71: Chapter 71 Liu Heishui's Purpose

Han Ming frowned slightly. "Gang Leader Liu Heishui? Why is he looking for me at such a critical moment?"

Han Tianxiong's expression also darkened. "Xiao Ming, don't go. Gang Leader Liu Heishui is involved in the underworld; who knows what kind of intentions he has?"

"Grandfather, don't worry. If he really wanted to deal with me, he wouldn't send someone to invite me so openly. I'll go and see what he's up to."

Han Ming waved his hand and said.

Han Tianxiong pondered for a moment, then nodded. "Then be careful."

...

Black Water Gang Headquarters.

When Han Ming walked into the main hall, he saw a burly, bald man sitting in the main seat—it was none other than the leader of the Black Water Gang, Gang Leader Liu Heishui.

Seeing Han Ming enter, he stood up and walked over with a beaming smile. "Young Master Han, your arrival is a great honor. Please forgive me for not welcoming you sooner, please forgive me."

"Gang Leader Liu, you are too kind. I wonder what instructions you have for me, Gang Leader Liu?"

Han Ming saw how enthusiastic he was and, not knowing what he was up to, also offered a respectful greeting.

"Haha... Brother Han, no need to be so reserved. Come, sit down and let's talk."

Gang Leader Liu Heishui laughed heartily and enthusiastically invited Han Ming to sit at the tea table.

The two sat down as host and guest, and a servant brought tea.

Gang Leader Liu Heishui didn't beat around the bush and got straight to the point. "Brother Han, I invited you here today for two main reasons. First, to apologize to you."

"Apologize? Where does this come from? I don't recall having any grievances with you, Gang Leader Liu."

Han Ming frowned, a look of confusion on his face.

In reality, he had already figured it out a little; it must be about the matter with Vajra of Black Water Gang.

Sure enough, Gang Leader Liu Heishui sighed and said with a sincere expression:

"Vajra of Black Water Gang's useless younger brother, Zhao Jinbao, offended you, Brother Han, previously. It was my lack of strict discipline."

"I have already sternly reprimanded Vajra of Black Water Gang and told him to keep his people in check from now on. This is a token of apology; please accept it, Brother Han."

He clapped his hands, and the steward walked forward holding a Storage Pouch, handing it to Han Ming with both hands.

Han Ming took it, directed his consciousness inside, and was inwardly shocked.

The Storage Pouch was filled with Medicinal Pill and Spirit Medicine: 300 grade 4 blood qi pills, 50 grade 5 blood qi pills, 10 grade 6 blood qi pills, as well as over a dozen grade 4 Spirit Medicine and two grade 5 Spirit Medicine.

Added together, these items were worth over 300 million.

This Gang Leader Liu Heishui, what a generous gesture.

"Gang Leader Liu, you are too kind. The matter with Zhao Jinbao is already in the past, and Vajra of Black Water Gang has already apologized to me. I am no longer pursuing it, so there is no need for this."

Looking at so many Cultivate resources, Han Ming felt a surge of desire, but he still pushed the Storage Pouch back and said seriously.

Gang Leader Liu Heishui's things were not so easy to take; he had to figure out his true purpose.

Apologize for Zhao Jinbao? A three-year-old wouldn't believe that. Is a mere Two-Star Martial Artist underling worth a Peak Martial Ancestor gang leader personally coming out to apologize with 300 million?

Seeing Han Ming decline, a flash of admiration crossed Gang Leader Liu Heishui's eyes, further strengthening his determination to befriend Han Ming.

Facing 300 million in resources without changing his expression—with such composure, it's no wonder he could stand out in the Martial Exam.

"Brother Han, to be honest, this is just a pretext." Gang Leader Liu Heishui put away his smile, his expression becoming serious. "I invited you here today; the apology is one thing, but more importantly—I want to make friends with you."

Han Ming's eyes flickered, but he didn't respond.

Gang Leader Liu Heishui continued: "I have long heard of your performance in the Martial Exam Secret Realm, Brother Han. Being personally recruited by the Ice Empress of Modu Martial Arts University—how many people in the entire Jiangbei Base City receive such treatment?"

"Although I, Liu Heishui, am a rough man involved in the underworld, I still have a good eye for people. With your talent, Brother Han, you will surely achieve great things after going to Modu Martial Arts University. By then, I fear I won't even be able to reach out to you even if I wanted to."

Han Ming suddenly understood in his heart.

So that was it.

Although the destruction of the Zhang Family seemed to have nothing to do with him on the surface, a shrewd person like Gang Leader Liu Heishui had likely caught wind of something.

Coupled with Bureau Chief Li Baili publicly supporting the Han Family and Teacher Xue Muhan personally recruiting him, Gang Leader Liu Heishui, as long as he wasn't stupid, knew that his future was limitless.

He was here to curry favor early.

Realizing this, a smile curled at the corner of Han Ming's mouth. "Gang Leader Liu, you flatter me. I am just an ordinary student; I don't deserve such high regard from you."

"You deserve it." Gang Leader Liu Heishui said earnestly. "Brother Han, the things in this Storage Pouch are a small token of my sincerity, just to make friends. If you don't accept it, you are looking down on me, Liu Heishui."

Since things had reached this point, Han Ming no longer declined. He took the Storage Pouch and earnestly cupped his hands at Gang Leader Liu Heishui. "Since Gang Leader Liu is so insistent, I will not refuse. I have decided to make friends with you, Gang Leader Liu."

"Haha... That's right! Never mind about 'Gang Leader' this or that, just call me Brother Liu directly."

Seeing this, Gang Leader Liu Heishui laughed heartily.

Han Ming also tactfully called out "Brother Liu," secretly pleased in his heart. He was just worrying about having no resources to Cultivate after going to Modu, and Gang Leader Liu Heishui had delivered them right to his door.

Gang Leader Liu Heishui patted Han Ming's shoulder again and said solemnly: "Brother Han, there is one more thing."

"Please go ahead, Brother Liu."

"When you go to Modu Martial Arts University, you can Cultivate with peace of mind. With me, Liu Heishui, looking after the Han Family in Jiangbei, I will absolutely not let anyone harm a single hair on their heads."

Gang Leader Liu Heishui said in a solemn tone.

Han Ming's eyes flickered, and his estimation of Gang Leader Liu Heishui rose a few notches.

Although this man was involved in the underworld, he certainly knew how to do things properly.

He knew that with Bureau Chief Li Baili supporting them, nothing major would happen to the Han Family anyway. But by proactively saying this, he was showing his attitude.

"Then many thanks, Brother Liu." Han Ming picked up his teacup and drained it in one gulp.

...

After leaving the Black Water Gang headquarters, Han Ming did not go straight home but instead found Lin Fan and gave him all the resources that Gang Leader Liu Heishui had given him.

Lin Fan was also shocked as he looked at the resources in the Storage Pouch.

This... Han Ming gave him so many resources; was it really just an investment?

Moreover, the Han Family was a third-rate Family; how did Han Ming have so many resources?

"Where did you get so many resources?"

Lin Fan looked at Han Ming and asked suspiciously.

"Why do you care where I got them? Just tell me if you want them or not! If you don't, I'll take them back and Cultivate with them myself."

Han Ming didn't explain, and as he spoke, he reached out as if to take them back.

"I want them. Only a fool wouldn't want resources."

Lin Fan dodged Han Ming's hand and put the Storage Pouch away, saying.

Regardless of what conspiracy Han Ming might have, these benefits were real.

"Alright, Cultivate well. I'm leaving now."

Seeing him put it away, the corners of Han Ming's mouth curled up slightly as he waved his hand and turned to leave.

[Ding, detected that host's disciple Lin Fan has obtained: 1 cubic meter Storage Pouch +1, grade 4 blood qi pill +300, grade 5 blood qi pill +50, grade 6 blood qi pill +10, grade 4 Spirit Medicine +16, grade 5 Spirit Medicine +2.]

[Synchronized feedback to host: 1 cubic meter Storage Pouch +1, grade 4 blood qi pill +300, grade 5 blood qi pill +50, grade 6 blood qi pill +10, grade 4 Spirit Medicine +16, grade 5 Spirit Medicine +2.]

Returning to the Han Family, Han Ming explained the purpose of Gang Leader Liu Heishui's invitation to his Family, distributed a portion of the gifted resources to them, and put the rest into the Cave Heaven World.

With this batch of resources, it wouldn't be long before he could Breakthrough to Martial Ancestor.