<h4>Chapter 1150: Chapter 1150 The Current Situation of Hongmen</h4>


    "Are you referring to the Holy Mouse Hall?" Xiang Yu looked at Hong Jinbao and asked.


    Hong Jinbao nodded. It wasn’t surprising that Xiang Yu could guess Holy Mouse Hall because Sky Thief Rat had been causing them trouble before.


    "It’s not just them, there’s also Purgatory Hall and ming Fire Hall," Hong Jinbao said with a frown.


    "How about Golden Hand Hall?" Xiang Yu realized the seriousness of the issue and asked.


    The Hall Master of Golden Hand Hall, Jin Zhengming, had troubled Xiang Yu before, but fortunately, it didn’t turn into a big mess.


    Hong Jinbao shook his head, saying, "Although Jin Zhengming is somewhat extreme, his feelings for Hongmen are deep. Now that it’s confirmed you are the Vice Sect Leader, he will absolutely support you with all his might."


    Xiang Yu nodded and looked at Hong Jinbao, asking, "What do you n to do?"


    Hong Jinbao gave a mysterious smile and said, "You’ll find out in a few days."


    The smile on Hong Jinbao’s face made Xiang Yu feel uneasy, so he said, "You’re not thinking of something bad, are you?"


    Hong Jinbaoughed and said, "Don’t worry, it’s all good."


    Xiang Yu doubted Hong Jinbao’s words. These days, he had to be on guard against Hong Jinbao.


    "What’s the external threat?" Xiang Yu asked.


    "You know, the main forces of Hongmen are in the south of the Yangtze River, and only a small part is distributed elsewhere. Meanwhile, Qing Gang is in the north of the Yangtze River. We used to stay out of each other’s way because we are two major factions. If it ever came to a fight, it would certainly be a big battle.


    In the past, whenws weren’t so established, everyone relied on fists. Whoever had the bigger fist was the boss. Our forces were simr to Qing Gang’s, so we had an agreement: the Yangtze River was the boundary, and no one would infringe on the other."


    Hong Jinbao sighed and stood by the window, looking very lonely.


    "But now it’s different. It’s a society ruled byw, and thew is the boss. The days of fighting are gone, so everyone is focused on economic development and has startedpanies. And now thepetition between the two sides has just begun.


    You know that the economy is fundamental. Without money and profit, who would be willing to follow you? Qing Gang’spanies have begun extending south of the Yangtze River, and we are under great pressure."


    Hong Jinbao spoke very seriously, as if a big battle was about toe.


    "Don’t make it so gloomy, it’s just a bunch of troublemakers. I could p them dead," Xiang Yu said casually.


    Tie Zhuzi, who was almost falling asleep listening to Hong Jinbao, finally perked up when Xiang Yu spoke and shouted, "Exactly! Since Brother Yu is here now, nothing is a problem. Give us a few teams, and we’ll wipe them out now..."


    Tie Zhuzi started bragging—his specialty—and threw in some tales from the past.


    Hong Jinbao, not knowing Tie Zhuzi’s character, was a bit surprised to hear him speak like that. He was d he had found the right person, thinking maybe with Xiang Yu there could be a real turning point.


    "Is everything he said true?" Hong Jinbao asked Xiang Yu.


    Xiang Yu just coughed and didn’t speak, as many things didn’t exist in reality.


    Tie Zhuzi, used to bragging, just said whatever came to mind.


    "In that case, I’m relieved. It’s good to have you here," Hong Jinbao said, patting Xiang Yu’s shoulderfortingly.


    Xiang Yu quickly dodged and chuckled, "Don’t put too much trust in me; I don’t even trust myself."


    Even though Xiang Yu said this, he was already making ns in his heart.


    In fact, he only came here to run for the candidate out of defiance. Sky Thief Rat tried hard to obstruct Xiang Yu, and tensions had already arisen.


    If Xiang Yu hadn’te to participate, it would have been as if he let Sky Thief Rat seed. Besides, knowing Sky Thief Rat’s character, he would surely retaliate against Xiang Yu. So rather than that, it was better for Xiang Yu toe here actively.


    Now, it’s good. He’s sessfully be a candidate and even became Vice Sect Leader, so he can’t avoid the uing responsibilities.


    "This is the current situation of Hongmen. I tell you now just to prepare you mentally," Hong Jinbao said.


    "I don’t need to prepare, not with you here," Xiang Yu chuckled.


    Hong Jinbao also chuckled, saying, "In that case, you all go back first. In two days, I’ll have these matters arranged."


    Looking at Hong Jinbao’s smile, Xiang Yu felt something was off, but he didn’t think much of it. He then called Tie Zhuzi and Xiao Xuan to leave with him.


    Yuan Huai stayed behind, and the two continued to talk.


    "I think your n is still too hasty," Yuan Huai said to Hong Jinbao.


    Hong Jinbao just smiled and shook his head, saying, "It’s time."


    They talked about many things, and the atmosphere was somewhat heavy. At this moment, Xiang Yu and hispanions couldn’t hear anymore.


    "Bro, I feel there’s something strange about that Hong Sect Leader," Xiao Xuan said.


    Xiang Yu nodded. He also felt that Hong Jinbao’s smile earlier seemed a bit gloating.


    "Doesn’t matter, now that Brother Yu is the Vice Sect Leader of Hongmen, we can do whatever we want here," Tie Zhuzi said excitedly.


    Previously, Hongmen was considered arge faction in the country. Although few people talk about it now, it still exists.


    "Brother Yu, what are you thinking?" Tie Zhuzi asked when he saw Xiang Yu not speaking.


    Xiang Yu then came to his senses and said, "I’m a bit sleepy, going to bed."


    Tie Zhuzi, Xiao Xuan: "..."


    Xiang Yu didn’t know what Hong Jinbao would do in two days, but no matter what, they would deal with whatever came their way. Let everything run its natural course.


    In these two days, people from various halls took the chance tomunicate and probe each other’s positions.


    The people from Holy Mouse Hall were not there but were staying in a rented hotel outside. They also received the notification about the meeting in two days.


    Sky Thief Rat sat alone, tapping on the table and thinking, when the phone suddenly rang.


    "Sky Thief Rat, have you thought things through?" someone on the other end asked.


    "Not yet," Sky Thief Rat replied coldly.


    "What are you thinking about? Just do things right, and we promise the entire Hongmen will be yours. You’ll be the Chief of Hongmen, and then you can do whatever you want." The personughed sinisterly after speaking.


    Sky Thief Rat snorted and said, "Do you have any other business?"


    The personughed again and said, "One more little secret to tell you. Someone in your Hongmen has already defected to us, so think quickly, or else..."


    "Who? Who joined you?" Sky Thief Rat asked.


    "Secret, secret," the person said whileughing and then hung up.


    Sky Thief Rat stood there with the phone in his hand for a long time, thinking about who might have betrayed Hongmen.


    He felt conflicted. He was raised by Hongmen, and if he suddenly betrayed them, he’d feel guilty. But the position of Sect Leader tempted him, making it hard to resist.


    Originally, he nned to gradually reach that position through Fang Xiaoming, but unexpectedly, Xiang Yu appeared in the middle...