activa-t Chapter 93 Clear Water
Chapter 93 Clear Water
Clearwater Bay.
This is one of the few areas in Qinbei Prefecture with abundant water resources and a dense network of waterways.
The area around Clearwater Bay is full of fishermen who make a living by fishing, as well as other industries that rely on fishing.
Where there are interests, there will be conflict.
There are three major gangs in Clearwater Bay.
The established Qingshui Gang, the most elite Heli Gang, and the most numerous and diverse Wuhu Gang.
Besides the three major gangs, there are many smaller gangs, but like the fishermen, they can only rely on the three major gangs for a living.
According to Long Yijun, the gang that was able to kidnap Zhang Yuying must be one of the three major gangs.
If it were any other ghostwriter, they certainly wouldn't take the risk so easily.
The three major gangs have been entrenched in Clearwater Bay for a long time, and are involved with various forces. They are powerful in themselves, and not to mention martial artists who have refined their skin, flesh, and bones, even some lone masters of the five internal organs level would not provoke them.
But Lu Lin is an exception.
The reason he knew about the situation in Clearwater Bay was because it was one of the advancement tasks he had chosen.
Suppress the Qingshui Gang.
It's unclear whether this task was issued by the government or by the rivals of the Clear Water Gang.
However, since there were no missions targeting the other two gangs in the mission roster, Lu Lin could tell something from that.
Lu Lin smiled, and Long Yijun's wish to trick him was thwarted.
He could rescue the people after wiping out the Qingshui Gang.
Of course, if things are beyond saving, Lu Lin won't do anything more; he doesn't have that much compassion.
Seven days later.
Lu Lin rushed to a village near Qingshui Bay, Xiahe Village.
This is the closest place to the Qingshui Gang.
The closer you are to the water, the more vendors there are selling fish.
This is a fish market controlled by the Qingshui Gang. Everyone who comes here to sell fish has to pay taxes to the Qingshui Gang.
Lu Lin wandered around the street for a while and bought a big black fish.
Having also learned that there were restaurants nearby that could cook food, Lu Lin carried the fish over there.
After enjoying a delicious whole fish feast, Lu Lin found an inn to rest.
He knew that many people were casting scrutinizing glances at him on the street, but Lu Lin didn't care.
I slept soundly through the night.
The next morning, Lu Lin went to find the manager of the fish market.
"My name is Lu Lin, and I wish to join the Clear Water Gang."
"Um?"
The guy, who was supposed to be in charge but looked more like a bully, glanced at Lu Lin.
He was eight feet two inches tall, of medium to thin build, with a long sword at his waist, and dressed like a江湖人士 (jianghu person, a person who walks the martial arts world).
"Kid, how old are you to want to join a gang? Don't think that just because you're carrying a knife you're some young swordsman."
"I am sixteen years old this year. My mother is seriously ill and we have no money to see a doctor. I heard about Bo Yuntian, the leader of the Qingshui Gang, and I want to come and seek refuge with him. I hope you will give me a chance."
The manager was quite surprised.
His arrogance just now did not make Lu Lin give up; instead, he explained his family situation.
It seems that there's an 80% chance that what he said is true.
But the manager wouldn't so easily trust a stranger who had only arrived in the area yesterday.
"You can join the Clear Water Gang, but you'll need a pledge of allegiance. Otherwise, what if you're actually sent by the government?"
"Brother, please feel free to ask if you need anything."
Lu Lin cupped his hands in a respectful gesture, his attitude sincere.
"Alright, tonight the River Gang and our Clear Water Gang have a fight. You'll be there to cover for us. If it comes to a fight, you'll at least have to..."
The manager considered for a moment, then looked at Lu Lin's physique. "Judging from your appearance, you must have practiced martial arts for a few years. If you can injure three people tonight, I will recommend you to the gang leader. What do you say?"
"Okay, brother, where should we meet tonight?"
The manager was surprised that Lu Lin agreed so easily. "Don't call me big brother, just call me Old Zhou. We'll meet here again tonight and take a boat to cause trouble for those bastards in the river gang."
"good!"
Lu Lin agreed and didn't leave, but stayed by Lao Zhou's side to help.
Old Zhou wanted a drink of water, and as soon as he raised his hand, Lu Lin brought him a cup.
When Lao Zhou wanted to eat, Lu Lin brought him his rice bowl.
Old Zhou's back was itchy, and after rubbing it a couple of times, Lu Lin offered to scratch it for him.
After most of the day had passed, not only did the fishmongers in the fish market recognize Lu Lin as their lackey, but Old Zhou was also served very well by Lu Lin.
"Little Lu, don't worry. As long as you have the ability, our Clear Water Gang will definitely not treat you unfairly."
"Our Qingshui Gang has been a dominant force in Qingshui Bay for over a century, and Gang Leader Qu is a master at the peak of Bone Refinement."
"As long as you join wholeheartedly, then your mother's medical expenses will be taken care of."
"Don't worry, Brother Zhou, I'll definitely do my best."
Lu Lin looked earnest.
When he arrived at Clearwater Bay, his biggest problem wasn't fighting people, but finding the Clearwater Gang's stronghold.
Generally speaking, an operation to wipe out the Qingshui Gang would require at least five hundred to a thousand city guards, with the commander personally overseeing the operation.
Even so, they often fail to catch the perpetrators.
Moreover, Lu Lin was alone.
He must gather all the information about the Qingshui Gang before annihilating them in one fell swoop.
The night was deep.
After clearing out his fish market stalls, Lao Zhou treated Lu Lin and his men to a hearty meal.
"Let's not drink today. We'll drink to celebrate after we've finished off those bastards from the River Gang."
Old Zhou had more than twenty men under his command, all of them dark-skinned and strong.
They were all fishermen who later joined the Qingshui Gang for various reasons.
Tonight's battle certainly won't involve only this many people.
Lu Lin boarded Lao Zhou's small boat, and soon a large fleet of thirty boats gathered in the crisscrossing waterways.
Following the direction of the river, sometimes west, sometimes north, making seventeen or eighteen turns, they finally reached land.
It's not land; it's more like a small island.
The island has shops, grain stores, restaurants, and even brothels.
Apart from being smaller, it's not much different from the bustling areas of a typical county town.
Seeing Lu Lin's wide eyes, Old Zhou laughed triumphantly: "Little Lu, you're dumbfounded, aren't you? This is a wonderful place that our Clear Water Gang spent decades building."
"After we fuck those bastards tonight, I'll show you around."
Old Zhou led more than a hundred men through an alley to the place where he was to meet the river gang.
The person in charge on the other side was a man who was less than seven feet tall, but as strong as an ox.
"Zhou Bapi, you've finally arrived, you're so cold! I've been waiting for you so long I almost fell asleep."
"Weasel, you're so lazy and have nothing better to do. Wait a minute, what's wrong? I'm busy every day."
After exchanging pleasantries, the two got down to business.
The weasel from the river gang wanted to expand the scope of his fish market.
But this will squeeze Lao Zhou's living space.
The two sides had a falling out over this, and after more than half a year of fighting, there was still no resolution.
That's how we ended up in this situation today.
After listening to a few words, Lu Lin realized that it was impossible to reach an agreement today, so he simply looked at the gang members opposite him.