111: Chapter 111 Striving to please

Fierce Tiger Gang, General Hall.

Not long after Chen Hu returned, Leader Gao Zhan and the others arrived together.

Their eyes were filled with worship and awe as they looked at Chen Hu, and at the same time, they were quite excited inside.

Because Chen Hu had revealed his cultivation in the Marrow Refining Realm, he was undoubtedly the number one in Linjiang Prefecture.

Moreover, he had even defeated a Mid-stage Marrow Refining Realm expert.

That was even more incredible.

Therefore, it was only a matter of time before the Fierce Tiger Gang became a top-tier power.

The stronger the Gang's overall strength and the more territory they occupied, the more benefits they, as high-level members, would receive.

After sending everyone away.

Chen Hu quietly introspected.

After his God of War Body transformed into an Intermediate God of War Body.

His Physical Body had been progressing rapidly.

Originally, the ordinary God of War Body only made the Physical Body three times stronger than those at the same level.

But in just this short while, Chen Hu's Physical Body was at least four times stronger than those at the same level, and it was still constantly growing stronger.

This was also the reason why he had so easily defeated that Green-Robed Elder.

He hadn't even used many of his methods yet, and he had easily taken down his opponent.

Therefore, Chen Hu felt that even if he faced someone at the Late Stage Marrow Refining, it wouldn't be difficult for him to secure a victory.

Near noon.

Chen Hu strolled towards a nearby restaurant.

The restaurant manager greeted him enthusiastically and stated that he had arranged a private room for him on the second floor.

Chen Hu did not stand on ceremony.

He arrived at the private room on the second floor and took a seat, and then dish after dish of delicacies was brought up.

After the entire table was filled, the manager smiled and retreated.

After the meal.

Chen Hu went to pay the bill, but the manager smiled and said, "Gang Leader Chen, it is an honor for my humble shop that you could come here to dine. How could I possibly accept your money!"

After fermenting for an hour or two, the news that Chen Hu was in the Marrow Refining Realm had spread almost throughout the entire city.

The restaurant manager waiving Chen Hu's meal fee was also to curry favor with him.

In the future, the restaurant only needed to advertise that Chen Hu liked the food at this establishment.

Then, the restaurant's business would definitely boom.

Therefore, waiving the meal fee for one table for Chen Hu was absolutely not a loss.

"Don't let it happen again!"

Chen Hu did not insist on paying, because he knew that the restaurant would use his reputation, so this meal was not really a freebie.

Around two in the afternoon.

Chen Hu brought some men to the Mingxin Restaurant.

Mu Mingzhu was also standing at the entrance to welcome him: "Welcome, Gang Leader Chen!"

"Miss Mu, you are being too formal." Chen Hu said with a chuckle: "By the way, how has business been lately?"

Mu Mingzhu smiled brightly: "Thanks to your blessing, business has been good during this period, especially today. Orders have suddenly skyrocketed, and the goods in every shop have been almost bought out!"

Chen Hu naturally understood what was going on.

Since accepting the share from Mu Mingzhu last time, he had also let word out that the Mu Family was under his protection.

Therefore, most merchants in the Changshou Ward who had needs would take care of the Mu Family's shops.

As for why they were bought out today, it was because everyone knew he was a powerhouse in the Marrow Refining Realm.

"That's good!"

Chen Hu nodded: "By the way, have the guests I invited arrived?"

Mu Mingzhu said: "They arrived not long ago and have already been settled in a private room on the second floor."

"Good!"

Chen Hu arrived on the second floor and pushed the door open to enter.

The father and son of the Huang Family, who were sitting on chairs, stood up one after another.

After Mu Mingzhu left, the two bowed respectfully and said in unison: "Greetings, Master!"

"Alright, sit down!"

Chen Hu said. As soon as he finished speaking, he pulled out a chair and sat down, saying: "I invited you father and son here today because I want to talk about the profit sharing of the private salt business. Tell me, what percentage can you accept?"

Huang Yongcheng said respectfully: "However you say to split it, Master, we have no objections, father and son alike."

Chen Hu said: "The Huang Family doesn't belong entirely to you two, and I don't want to make things difficult for you. Let's split it four-six; the Fierce Tiger Gang gets forty percent, and you get sixty percent!"

Huang Yongcheng hesitated: "Master, wouldn't that be too low? How about we take forty percent, and the Fierce Tiger Gang takes sixty!"

Chen Hu laughed: "I appreciate your intention, but let's just leave it at that!"

"As you command!" The father and son of the Huang Family said in unison.

Suddenly, Young Master Huang Shixuan looked at Chen Hu and said: "Master, are you short on silver? If you are, our Huang Family can provide it for you!"

Hearing this, Huang Yongcheng couldn't help but glare at his son for daring to scramble to curry favor with the Master ahead of his own father. He then bowed and said: "Master, our Huang Family can provide at least two million taels of silver. If you need it, I will immediately arrange for someone to deliver it to you!"

"That won't be necessary; I am not short on silver to spend!"

Chen Hu waved his hand. He had killed Nangong Wan earlier and looted 1.5 million taels from her, and he had gained hundreds of thousands of taels of gold from opening the big gift package in the morning.

Therefore, he was truly not short of money.

Seeing Chen Hu refuse, Huang Yongcheng's eyes rolled again: "Master, now that you have broken through to the Marrow Refining Realm, shouldn't you throw a big banquet to celebrate? The food at the Mingyue Restaurant in the Inner City is quite good. Why don't you give your subordinate a chance to organize it for you!"

"That's enough!"

Chen Hu waved his hand: "There is no need for that!"

Seeing Chen Hu refuse, Huang Yongcheng couldn't help but feel a little disappointed. His eyes shifted again, and he said: "Master, you must be lacking people to serve you at home. How about I arrange for a few beautiful maids to attend to your daily life?"

"Considering your good intentions, then send them over!" Chen Hu did not refuse this time. It was absolutely not because he was lecherous, but because he had refused Old Huang's intentions time and again, and he didn't want to discourage him.

Seeing Chen Hu agree, Huang Yongcheng was overjoyed. He pondered in his heart that his Master seemed to be a bit lustful, so should he help him scout for a few more beauties?

After sending the father and son of the Huang Family away, Chen Hu strolled to the Slum Area.

He discovered that there were already twenty-three children outside the courtyard.

Thus, he led them directly inside, and after going through the process, he gained 23 more followers.

The number reached 1,132.

At the same time, he gained three more Elementary draws.

The number of Elementary draws accumulated to 6, and he was only three away from synthesizing another Intermediate draw.

Subsequently, Chen Hu summoned the steward to ask how the renovation of the other courtyard was going.

The other party told Chen Hu that it had just been completed yesterday.

So Chen Hu thought for a moment and told him to quickly find a few more middle-aged women who knew how to take care of children, and then divide half of the children to go live in that courtyard.

After finishing talking with the steward.

Old Zhao found Chen Hu and asked: "Brother Hu, do you have any plans for these children?"

"Speak your mind!" Chen Hu said.

Old Zhao said: "It's not good for these children to be idle every day. If we could teach them some skills, they would have a way to make a living and support their families after they leave!"

Chen Hu nodded: "Old Zhao, your suggestion is excellent. How about this, you go find a teacher to teach these children how to read and write, and once they reach a certain level, we will find other teachers to instruct them!"

"Yes, Brother Hu!" Old Zhao's eyes held a bit more respect as he looked at Chen Hu.

Before long.

Chen Hu returned to the Fierce Tiger Gang and called for Leader Gao Zhan, indicating that he had already come to an agreement with the Huang Family.

From now on, their Fierce Tiger Gang would take forty percent of the private salt business.

Upon hearing this, Leader Gao Zhan was overjoyed.

After the joyous Leader Gao Zhan left, Chen Hu prepared to go home.

Anyway, he was the boss now, and no one dared to criticize him. Staying at the General Hall was boring, so he might as well go home.