As soon as Zhang Debiao said this, everyone got excited instantly.
"Third leader? Isn't the third leader Du Changdong? How come there's a new third leader?"
"I heard that the third leader was killed, so the boss found a new third leader."
"You know nothing! The Third Master was killed by the current Third Master!"
"Really? The leader still made him the third leader, without seeking revenge for the previous third leader!"
"Why doesn't the boss avenge the third leader, and even allow this new third leader to sit on his tiger-skin stool?"
"Yes, even if he is the new third-in-command, he shouldn't be sitting on the first-in-command's tiger-skin stool. That's too arrogant!"
"Even the boss isn't angry, so why are you all angry!"
"Didn't you go to Beian City with them? What exactly happened today? Why is the chief so lenient with this newcomer?"
"I can't say much, but I can tell you that our new third leader is extremely skilled in martial arts. Even the first leader couldn't last ten moves against him."
The bandits of Silver Tiger Stronghold were stunned upon hearing this.
The leader was one of the top bandits in the north, and his martial arts skills were naturally second to none. How could he possibly not last ten moves against that kid?
It couldn't even withstand ten moves. What does that mean? It's probably even stronger than the White Eagle of Liuying Village!
But look at this kid, apart from his exceptionally handsome face, which is a hundred times more beautiful than a woman's, is his martial arts really that amazing?
Everyone looked at Xuan Yuanzhan in disbelief, finding it hard to believe that he was really that powerful.
However, the fact that the chief has now given him the tiger-skin stool shows that he is indeed capable; otherwise, the chief would not have been so lenient with him.
After all, even the second-in-command and the former third-in-command weren't qualified to sit on the first-in-command's tiger-skin stool!
"Ahem~" Seeing the bandits discussing among themselves, Zhang Debiao coughed twice and said, "What are you all doing? Hurry up and pay your respects to the Third Boss!"
The bandits looked at each other, somewhat wary of Xuan Yuanzhan's martial arts skills, yet not daring to disobey Zhang Debiao's orders. They all bowed to Xuan Yuanzhan and said, "Greetings, Third Boss!"
Xuanyuan Zhan remained seated on the tiger-skin stool, his slender fingers twirling the delicate white porcelain cup. For a moment, everyone was unsure whether to envy the white porcelain cup or Xuanyuan Zhan.
Xuan Yuanzhan lazily raised his eyes, glanced at the swarm of bandits below, and then looked at Zhang Debiao: "Are they all here?"
Seeing Xuan Yuanzhan speaking to Zhang Debiao so casually, everyone was once again somewhat shocked.
This third leader is really arrogant.
He dared to sit on the chief's tiger-skin stool while the chief stood, and even spoke to the chief like that.
It's as if he's the leader of Silver Tiger Stronghold; that's really too unruly.
Zhao Wanqing's face darkened again, but before he could speak, Zhang Debiao replied, "They're all here. Our Silver Tiger Stronghold has about 10,000 people, with about 7,000 or 8,000 in the main hall, and several hundred guards on this hilltop. There are also 2,000 people on errands outside."
This answer is quite detailed.
The bandits were stunned to see Zhang Debiao being so agreeable to Xuan Yuanzhan.
What's wrong with the boss?
Why does it sound like we're reporting to him? Why are we adopting such a humble posture? Who's really in charge here?
Zhao Wanqing glanced at Zhang Debiao with a hint of exasperation.
The eldest brother really went all out to keep this kid, even abandoning all pretense of dignity.
Xuanyuan Zhan narrowed his eyes.
A single village can have 10,000 bandits, and there are several villages in the north, which means tens of thousands of bandits.
So, the people of the north either fled or became outlaws?
Xuanyuan Zhan sat on the tiger-skin stool, and with a slight raise of his hand, the bandits below instantly fell silent.
The once noisy main hall suddenly fell silent, so quiet you could hear a pin drop.
Upon seeing this, Zhao Wanqing glanced at Zhang Debiao.
To be honest, this kid is quite imposing, even more so than his older brother. It's as if any move he makes can make everyone follow him involuntarily and obey his orders.
Who is this kid? His demeanor is absolutely amazing.
Zhang Debiao was also speechless.
Before, when he sat on that tiger-skin stool, he had to shout several times to quiet the people below. After all, there were seven or eight thousand people in the main hall, and he couldn't just keep order by saying a few words.
But now, things have changed. This kid didn't say a word, he just raised his hand, and the room went quiet.
These little brats, how come they listen to him so much?
Not only them, but even he couldn't help but listen to him. It's unbelievable!
Once the crowd quieted down, Xuan Yuanzhan spoke: "From this day forward, Silver Tiger Stronghold is forbidden from oppressing the people, and from burning, killing, and looting them!"
As soon as Xuan Yuanzhan said this, the crowd below immediately became lively.
"What does this mean? We're not allowed to burn, kill, loot, or oppress the people? Are we still bandits then?"
"That's right! If we don't rob, how will Silver Tiger Stronghold make a living?"
"Isn't this going to ruin our Silver Tiger Stronghold's livelihood?"
One of the bandits couldn't help but shout at Zhang Debiao, "Boss, what does this 'Third Boss' mean?"
"Yes, this third leader is going to ruin our Silver Tiger Stronghold's business. First leader, you should say something!"
Even Zhao Wanqing couldn't stand it anymore and looked at Zhang Debiao: "Brother, we can't let him talk nonsense anymore. Make him come down quickly."
Zhang Debiao didn't even glance at Zhao Wanqing before stepping forward to Xuan Yuanzhan's side and saying, "Everyone listen to the Third Master. The Third Master's will is my will!"
Zhao Wanqing was speechless for a moment.
The boss has really fallen for his charm; he's completely bewitched by him!
The bandits below were in an uproar once again.
"Has the chief forgotten what Silver Tiger Stronghold does? We are the biggest bandit den in the north. If we don't burn, kill, and rob, will our bandit den be turned into a charity?"
"That's right! If we don't rob, how will our Silver Tiger Stronghold of over ten thousand people eat and drink!"
"This third leader is new and doesn't know the rules of our trade. How can you, boss, let him cause trouble like this!"
Seeing the uproar below, Zhang Debiao quickly raised his hand, just like Xuan Yuanzhan.
But no one paid him any attention; they continued to make a racket, giving Zhang Debiao a headache.
"Quiet down, all of you!" Zhang Debiao had no choice but to shout.
After he shouted, the voices below quieted down a bit.
Zhang Debiao then explained, "The Third Master said we can't rob the common people, but he didn't say we can't rob officials and merchants! The famine in the North has lasted so long, what do you think the people of the North have left for us to rob? If we're going to rob, we should rob the government officials and passing merchants!"
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