The legendary warrior

Chapter 96 Eliminate The Inferior Branches Of The Bloody Gang

The way to the cave was hidden and winding, and it took them nearly an hour just to get into its depths No wonder, though. After all, this was where all the inferior branch's prized possessions were kept.

At the end of the tunnel, they finally came upon a cavern.

In it gleamed a pile of silver and copper coins, at least a hundred thousand of them.

In addition to the money, there were exquisite weapons, Spiritual Energy Nourishing Pills, and Anti- toxin Pills. On the other side there were some Treasures from Heaven and Earth, but nothing rare or special.

"Subchief, these are all our treasures, and others have been handed over to our superior branches!" One of the warriors explained cautiously.

As a group of warriors at the Blood Purification state, it was rather pathetic to boast such a small number of treasures. Nôvel/Dr(a)ma.Org - Content owner.

"Looks like you haven't had the best of times in the Bloody Gang!" Ricky said dryly.

"Indeed, subchief. But it's better than being wandering warriors. There is a place to live at least, and we don't have to worry about being bullied by other forces whom we encounter by chance!" another warrior replied.

Ricky nodded slightly, looking around at the cavern.

"Give me a third of those silver coins, and the rest is yours!" Ricky said, his brow arched.

In disbelief, the warriors looked at each other to see if they had heard him wrong.

"What? You don't want them?" Ricky asked again, a hint of a smile at the corners of his mouth.

"Subchief, are you serious about giving them to us?" a warrior mustered the courage to ask, his voice trembling.

"Just do what I say. You are behaving like women!" Ricky said contemptuously.

With that, several bold warriors took the lead to stuff their pockets with silver coins and Spiritual Energy Nourishing Pills.

Ricky said nothing, only nodding slightly. The first few warriors who had taken the lead bowed deeply to him as they returned.

Upon confirming Ricky's sincerity, the remaining warriors swarmed the pile of loot without hesitation. They divided up the treasures neatly and quickly, leaving Ricky exactly a third of the silver coins.

"That's right. I mean what I say, and I don't go back on my word," Ricky said, pleased at their efficiency.

"Thank you, subchief!" "Thank you, subchief!" The warriors shouted their appreciation, their voices echoing in the chamber.

Because of this, they gained respect for their strange new subchief. It was not just fear that was inspiring them to follow him.

Ricky nodded with satisfaction as could tell that the members had began to yield to him. That was exactly what he wanted.

There was no such thing as a free lunch.

Ricky knew that if he wanted these warriors to listen to him, he had to show them the benefits of doing so, aside from keeping their lives, of course.

"By the way, subchief, may we know your name?" said one warrior, his arms loaded with treasure.

"My name is Bill. But I expect to be adressed only as your subchief!" Ricky answered.

"Yes, subchief!"

Although his tone seemed slightly strange to them, the warriors brushed this away and nodded slightly.

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Later, Ricky ordered several warriors to hunt a few sweet-meated fierce beasts, and sent others to buy good wine from the Stone City. Ricky then held a feast with these warriors, who were warming up more and more to their generous new subchief.

The next day, he made no secret of his plan to merge another inferior branch.

The majority of warriors did not agree with this, for this would be in serious violation of the rules of the Bloody Gang.

But Ricky would never allow them to disobey. He ordered them all to follow him, killing those who refused.

Although Ricky didn't want to kill anyone at will, he knew that he had to keep things as contained as possible. Once the news got out, the consequences would be severe.

Ricky led his men down to the territory of another inferior branch and rushed in. He killed the two subchiefs instantly with all his might.

After killing their leaders, Ricky laid down his law in front of all of the members of the new inferior branch.

Of these, those who obeyed him survived, while those who resisted were executed.

Of course, there was little resistance. After all, Ricky didn't unjustly kill anyone. Most of the warriors just wanted to live.

As before, Ricky ordered someone to take him to the inferior branch's treasury and divided up all the money with them. Again, he got his share.

In this way, the warriors were naturally more willing to follow him.

Over the next two months, Ricky took control of all the inferior branches of the Bloody Gang in the same way.

As a routine, he made sure to divide up all the wealth of these inferior branches with his subordinates. Ricky was smart at this tactical maneuver.

The most important gain for Ricky, of course, was not the money. It was the fact that he had dismantled at least a quarter of the Bloody Gang's power at an astonishing speed.

After merging all the inferior branches into one large branch under his leadership, Ricky knew he had to stop. He knew the limits of his strength, and besides, the rest of the Bloody Gang had for sure been informed of these startling developments.

So one day Ricky gathered all his subordinates and stood in front of them to speak.

"Brothers, over the past two months we have worked hard together to make a fortune, which I would say is the best thing in life. However, we have to separate hereafter, because the medium branches and superior branches of the Bloody Gang will take action against us!" Ricky said, speaking emphatically. His warriors stared in rapt attention.

"It doesn't matter, however. I'm sure you've had a good harvest in these past few months, enough to get you a pretty woman in a nice town and settle down.

And so I bid you all the best. We must part ways now.

Of course, those of you who don't want to leave may go to other medium branches and superior branches of the Bloody Gang, but I'm not sure if they'll accept you, since you came from my branch."

"We don't want to part with you, subchief! We want to be with you!" Most warriors were reluctant to hear that Ricky was going to disband the gang, because they had indeed made a lot of money and were enjoying their new lives under their new subchief.

Ricky had been quite generous to them, after all.

"Haw-haw, guys, I know what you mean, but you know it won't be easy if we stay together!" Ricky laughed, "I promise I will be your leader again when I am strong enough!"

And with this, Ricky left so quickly that his warriors could not catch up with him even if they had wanted to.

"Guys, the subchief has gone… I suppose, that means it's time for us to leave. You know we'd better not going back to the Bloody Gang," some of the warriors at the third grade of Blood Purification remarked.

"He's right. We've made a lot of money. It's time to settle down somewhere."

…

The members of the Bloody Gang's inferior branches then dispersed, heading their respective directions. Some were going to their hometowns.

In the distance, Ricky appeared on a peak. He watched the warriors who were leaving and whispered, "Bloody Gang, your strength must have been greatly damaged by the departure of all these members.

But fear not. A bigger gift will soon be delivered to you. Or my name 'Bill' will have all been in vain."

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