Ultimate Village Doctor

Chapter Two Hundred and Thirty-One

After much thought, Long Xiaoshan felt that becoming the head of the chamber of commerce wasn't such a bad idea.

He didn't have to contribute anything, just earning over a billion for free.

As for shielding Hechuan Commerce Association from the Iron Palm Gang, since Yu Cheng was killed by him, and even Wei Zhentian could be said to have died at his hands, the Iron Palm Gang would definitely seek him out if they came. Regardless of whether he was the Dragon Head or not, he couldn't escape this if he wanted to continue living in Hechuan.

Putting on a very reluctant expression, Long Xiaoshan said, "Fine then, I'll make do and be this Dragon Head."

A group of bosses almost spat out a mouthful of old blood.

This was the position of the Dragon Head of Hechuan City Chamber of Commerce, after all.

Which one of these bosses didn't want to be the Dragon Head?

Yet here he was, acting as though he was very reluctant, like they were all kneeling and begging him to take the position.

He really deserved a beating.

But everyone knew that only Long Xiaoshan had to be the Dragon Head.

No one else could convince the masses. After witnessing the ferocity of people like Yu Cheng, even Zhou Yushan, the wealthiest man, couldn't suppress these local snakes.

Only Long Xiaoshan, the fierce dragon,

Could keep everyone in check.

Subsequently, many bosses discussed. Now with the existence of the chamber of commerce, they obviously couldn't act like before. The reason why many bosses from Hechuan were bullied when they went outside, besides Hechuan's weak influence,

Was largely due to the fact that they were scattered like a plate of loose sand, each fighting and depleting their own forces.

Now with the chamber of commerce, if they could integrate the strengths of all the counties and cities in Hechuan, they wouldn't necessarily be comparable to the Tang Family. However, once they ventured out, there wouldn't be many powers in the province that would dare to underestimate them, and at the very least, they could join the ranks of first-rate forces within the province.

Among them,

Wang Sihai and Zhao Jun were the most excited,n/ô/vel/b//jn dot c//om

Wang Sihai was the earliest follower of Long Xiaoshan.

It was clear that Long Xiaoshan didn't have much ambition for the position of the Dragon Head. Even if he became the head of the chamber, he would definitely be too lazy to deal with the specifics. Currently, Wang Sihai had the closest relationship with Long Xiaoshan, if he could win his trust and become his official spokesperson, then wouldn't he become the second most powerful man in Hechuan, under only one but above millions?

Zhao Jun harbored the same thoughts.

Zhao Jun had submitted to Long Xiaoshan even earlier than Wang Sihai.

Previously, it was out of fear of Long Xiaoshan's heavenly methods and the poison cast upon him that he had no choice but to serve Long Xiaoshan.

But now, he saw an opportunity to ascend to the heavens.

As long as he could cling tightly to Long Xiaoshan's coattails, he probably wouldn't have to content himself with just stirring up minor trouble in a small county city like Xinyuan. A county boss like him could dominate within his own county, but in the city, he was only second-rate. This could be seen from the fact that he didn't have a private box and had to follow Zheng Laoshi.

And he wasn't the only one with such thoughts.

Everyone shared their opinions and discussed fervently, and what started as a regular gathering evolved into establishing an organization that was both loose and tightly-knit like an Island Country Zaibatsu. They planned regular meetings to discuss industry development, business alliances, and more.

Long Xiaoshan watched with a cold eye.

He saw through everyone's intentions as if they were crystal clear.

He knew why these wealthy individuals of Hechuan chose him to be the Dragon Head. Besides fearing his power, they probably did so because he was young, inexperienced, not good with interpersonal relations, and they regarded him as merely a martial artist with strength, who could be supported just like that.

But how could these people know that in prison, he had subdued many strong figures with his overwhelming power and dynamic tactics, earning the fearsome position of the top boss in Lingxi Prison.

He couldn't possibly know less about human nature than these big shots.

But he didn't care about that either.

Since he had assumed the role of the Dragon Head,

he would have let them be if they had behaved themselves.

But if someone truly harbored ill intentions and plotted to use or outsmart him,

he would make them understand what fear meant!

...

Two hours later, Long Xiaoshan stepped out of the meeting room; he had no interest in the specific and tedious details.

Upon exiting the meeting room,

Long Xiaoshan was led by a uniformed beauty into a room.

As soon as he entered, a figure clad in black robes trembled at the sight and knelt down with a thud, continuously kowtowing, "Dragon, Dragon Celestial Being, I was blind and failed to recognize your presence in the hall just now, please spare my humble life."

This person exuded a ghastly and decaying aura, he was Master Zhong from Mangdu.

At this moment, Master Zhong's withered face forced a smile, uglier than crying, filled with anxiety.

After the arena competition concluded, Master Zhong had hurriedly excused himself, claiming an urgent matter to descend the mountain. Long Xiaoshan's execution of Yu Cheng and the burning of the Martial Arts School Disciples were vivid in his memory. He had provoked Long Xiaoshan before the match, attacking him with spiritual power, and although Long Xiaoshan had not retaliated or said anything, the always cautious Master Zhong decided it was best to put as much distance between them as possible.

But just as he was halfway down the mountain, he was stopped by two gatekeepers from the association.

They said Long Xiaoshan had invited him back.

A great sense of alarm rose in Master Zhong's heart, fearing that Long Xiaoshan was settling scores after the fall, and he nearly thought to flee. With his abilities, a few gatekeepers wouldn't be able to stop him.

But then he thought of Long Xiaoshan's terrifying methods,

and his courage dissipated.

It's either fortune or a calamity that can't be avoided.

Having no choice, he returned to the association and was arranged to wait in a resting room.

Anxiously, he waited for two hours before Long Xiaoshan finally arrived.

Seeing Master Zhong immediately prostrate upon his entrance and begging for mercy, Long Xiaoshan uttered, "Master Zhong, there's no need for such formalities. Please, stand up. I didn't ask you here for that reason."

Master Zhong was momentarily stunned, then slowly got up, a sigh of relief escaping him as he realized Long Xiaoshan wasn't there to settle scores, "Dragon Celestial Being, may I inquire why you summoned me?"

"Let's sit down and talk," Long Xiaoshan said indifferently, gesturing to the seat opposite him.

Master Zhong hesitantly sat down on the sourwood chair across from him, barely perching on the edge of it.

Long Xiaoshan took a sip from the tea brought to him and pondered for a moment before asking, "Master Zhong, unless I'm mistaken, you are a First Order Spirit Practitioner, aren't you?"

"In the presence of the Celestial Being, I dare not call myself a master, my name is Zhong Huai, you may simply call me by my name. Indeed, I am a First Order Spirit Practitioner," Master Zhong replied hastily.

Long Xiaoshan gave a faint smile, "You needn't call me Celestial Being either, I'm not any Celestial Being. You may call me by my name, there's no need to be so tense. I just want to ask you some questions because I know very little about the circle of Spirit Practitioners. Since you're a Spirit Practitioner, have you ever heard of Black Scale Gate?"

"Black Scale Gate?" Master Zhong's face changed slightly, showing faint signs of fear and hatred.

Long Xiaoshan's gaze sharpened as he inquired, "You're familiar with Black Scale Gate."

Master Zhong spoke, "Of course, I'm well aware that Black Scale Gate is a major faction in Central Province, purportedly the Orthodox Path of Ghost Cultivation, with a Grand Spirit Master in residence."