6: Chapter 6 Promotion to Big Boss

Fierce Tiger Gang, Third Battle Hall, main courtyard.

Chen Hu arrived at the main hall and, after reporting, was granted permission to enter.

Hall Master Ma Zhiyuan sat on the first chair at the head of the hall like a majestic statue.

On his left and right were the two Vice Hall Masters, Vice Hall Master Lian Qiao and Vice Hall Master Zhou Jianming.

Today, Yang Shan was not standing behind Vice Hall Master Lian Qiao, but was instead sitting in the seat below him.

However, Yang Shan's expression was quite unpleasant.

Chen Hu vaguely guessed the reason, as there were two more people sitting below Vice Hall Master Zhou Jianming.

Those two were also a Big Boss and a small leader of the Third Battle Hall.

The former was Big Boss Cheng Hui, and the latter was Tie Shan.

Big Boss Cheng Hui was a Big Boss with more seniority than Xu Gang, while Tie Shan was the small leader under his command.

Moreover, Tie Shan's cultivation had long reached the Late Skin Refining Stage.

It was only because there were no vacancies for a Big Boss in the Third Battle Hall that he had remained a small leader.

Now that the two of them appeared here, it was obvious that they were also aiming for the position of Big Boss.

After the exchange of greetings, Chen Hu sat down opposite Yang Shan.

With a thought, a Bad Luck Card appeared in his hand.

He locked onto Yang Shan and silently recited to use it.

At this moment, Hall Master Ma Zhiyuan's voice rang out: "I have summoned you all here today to resolve the matter of the Big Boss position. Yang Shan and Tie Shan both possess the cultivation of the Late Skin Refining Stage and are qualified to be a Big Boss. Everyone, speak up—who should sit in this position?"

"Hall Master, this subordinate has something to say!"

As soon as Hall Master Ma Zhiyuan finished speaking, Chen Hu stood up and said.

Suddenly, everyone's gaze fell upon Chen Hu.

"Reporting to the Hall Master, this subordinate was fortunate enough to step into the Late Skin Refining Stage last night, and I would also like to compete for this Big Boss position!" Chen Hu said quite calmly, not hiding his purpose in the slightest.

"Good!"

Hall Master Ma Zhiyuan's eyes lit up, and he said with satisfaction: "Since Chen Hu has also reached the Late Skin Refining Stage, then add one more person!"

Yang Shan was Vice Hall Master Lian Qiao's man, while Big Boss Cheng Hui was the man of the other Vice Hall Master, Vice Hall Master Zhou Jianming. If Tie Shan became the Big Boss, he would certainly be recruited into Vice Hall Master Zhou Jianming's camp.

On the contrary, Chen Hu's original backer was Xu Gang.

Now that Xu Gang was dead, if Chen Hu were to become the Big Boss, he could completely win him over.

This was the reason why he immediately agreed when Chen Hu proposed to compete for the Big Boss position.

Yang Shan, whose expression was already unpleasant, turned even gloomier, and the look he cast toward Chen Hu was filled with resentment.

He had originally been certain of securing the Big Boss position.

It would have been one thing if a Tie Shan had suddenly appeared, but now, this guy Chen Hu actually dared to jump out and compete with him as well; he really didn't know whether to live or die.

For a moment, he regretted not having killed Chen Hu along with the others back then.

Suddenly, Yang Shan frowned.

He felt a dull pain in his stomach, and he had originally intended to endure it.

To his surprise, the pain in his stomach became increasingly intense, forcing him to subconsciously cross his legs.

"Everyone, speak. How should this Big Boss position be decided?" Hall Master Ma Zhiyuan asked again.

"Hall Master, in our Gang, what matters is strength. Why not let the three of them compete? Whoever has the strongest strength shall sit as the Big Boss!" Vice Hall Master Zhou Jianming said.

Tie Shan had reached the Late Skin Refining Stage two years ago, while Yang Shan and Chen Hu had both only recently broken through.

Therefore, in terms of strength, Tie Shan had the greatest advantage on the surface.

At this moment, Vice Hall Master Lian Qiao spoke unhurriedly: "Vice Hall Master Zhou's words make sense, but to be a Big Boss, strength alone is not enough; one must also have a brain. Why don't we set a test for the three of them? Whoever completes it first shall serve as the Big Boss!"

Hearing this, Vice Hall Master Zhou Jianming frowned: "There is no need to make things so complicated. I think it is better to decide the winner through martial arts!"

The reason he opposed it was that Tie Shan was single-minded.

He would very likely lose to Yang Shan and Chen Hu.

Thus, the two Vice Hall Masters began to argue.

In the end, Hall Master Ma Zhiyuan made the final decision to decide the winner through a martial arts duel.

"Pfft!"

Suddenly, a loud farting sound rang out.

Accompanying it was a foul stench that filled the air.

Immediately, everyone present turned dark in the face.

The next moment, Vice Hall Master Lian Qiao realized what had happened and immediately scolded Yang Shan: "Yang Shan, what are you doing? If your stomach is uncomfortable, hurry up and get to the latrine!"

Yang Shan's face instantly turned flushed, and then he clutched his rear and ran out of the hall in a wretched state.

The hall remained silent for a while. After the stench dissipated, Hall Master Ma Zhiyuan spoke again: "Recently, the Venomous Snake Gang and the Wild Wolf Gang have not been very peaceful, so this Big Boss position must be decided today. When Yang Shan returns, we will arrange for the three of them to compete!"

Hearing this, Vice Hall Master Lian Qiao and Vice Hall Master Zhou Jianming immediately echoed their agreement.

But as time passed.

Yang Shan was nowhere to be seen, and Hall Master Ma Zhiyuan began to grow impatient.

Observing Hall Master Ma Zhiyuan's expression, Vice Hall Master Lian Qiao immediately said: "I will send someone to check!"

Before long.

The Disciple sent to the latrine returned and reported: "Reporting to Vice Hall Master Lian Qiao, Big Boss Yang Shan has developed diarrhea until he is exhausted!"

Vice Hall Master Lian Qiao's face instantly turned livid.

He returned to the hall: "Hall Master, Yang Shan ate something bad and has developed diarrhea. Can this martial arts duel be postponed for a day?"

"Now, wait a minute, Vice Hall Master Lian Qiao. Didn't the Hall Master just say that the people from the Venomous Snake Gang and the Wild Wolf Gang are restless?"

Finding an opportunity, Vice Hall Master Zhou Jianming said: "If the Big Boss position remains vacant for too long and there is no one to lead the men below, and those two Gangs take the opportunity to attack, who will be responsible for the problems on those two streets?"

Hall Master Ma Zhiyuan, who was sitting in the main seat, nodded: "That is indeed the logic. Since Yang Shan is physically unwell, he will withdraw from the competition. Let Chen Hu and Tie Shan decide the winner through a martial arts duel!"

Hearing Hall Master Ma Zhiyuan say this, although Vice Hall Master Lian Qiao was dissatisfied, he could only agree, but he cursed Yang Shan in his heart for being useless.

Soon.

The group arrived at the martial arts arena in the middle courtyard.

Chen Hu and Tie Shan stood facing each other a few meters apart.

The Fierce Tiger Gang had three Cultivation Techniques for the middle and lower levels of the Skin Refining Realm: "Fierce Tiger Force," "Vajra Force," and "Flying Catkin Force."

Each of the three Cultivation Techniques had its own advantages.

"Fierce Tiger Force" focused on strength, "Vajra Force" focused on defense, and "Flying Catkin Force" focused on speed.

Tie Shan cultivated "Vajra Force."

However, Tie Shan had an advantage: he possessed natural Divine Power.

He had possessed a thousand jin of strength even before breaking through to the Skin Refining Realm, and after breaking through, it was even more formidable.

Generally speaking, upon reaching the Late Skin Refining Stage, one could possess three thousand jin of strength.

But Tie Shan was an exception; his strength was already close to five thousand jin.

Anyone who knew his background was unwilling to clash with him head-on.

"Brother Chen Hu, be careful!"

With a roar, Tie Shan stepped forward and charged at Chen Hu. As he approached him, a giant fist mixed with fierce fist wind flew straight toward Chen Hu's cheek.

Everyone thought that Chen Hu would avoid Tie Shan's sharp edge, but they were surprised to find that Chen Hu also threw a punch.

"Bang!"

Two fists, one big and one small, collided in mid-air.

Then, they saw Tie Shan fly backward.

With a bang.

He smashed onto the stone slab seven or eight meters away.

For a moment, Tie Shan only felt dizzy, saw stars, and his whole body felt as if it had fallen apart; he couldn't muster any strength at all.

It was Chen Hu who had used one punch to shatter the Qi in his body.

Seeing this scene.

Hall Master Ma Zhiyuan, Vice Hall Master Lian Qiao, Vice Hall Master Zhou Jianming, and Big Boss Cheng Hui were all full of astonishment.

"Brother Tie Shan, can you still fight?"

Chen Hu shouted to Tie Shan, who was still struggling to get up.

"I admit defeat, I am not your opponent!" Tie Shan said with an embarrassed look.

"Good. Since Tie Shan admits defeat, I announce that the position of Big Boss of Yuquan Street and Feiquan Street will be held by Chen Hu!"

"Thank you, Hall Master. This subordinate will certainly not fail your expectations and will manage Yuquan Street and Feiquan Street well for the Gang!"

Hearing this, Chen Hu immediately expressed his gratitude.

His System was a lackey System; he couldn't just pretend to be a pig to eat the tiger. Only by constantly climbing upward could he obtain more rewards. As for the strategy of lying low to develop, it did not suit him.