Bao Butong moved swiftly, quickly taking out a bag of gold and handing it to Li Huan.
Murong Fu said politely, "This gold is worth at least two thousand taels of silver. Please accept it, Chief Li."
As expected of descendants of the royal family of Yan, the Murong family is incredibly wealthy!
Murong Fu spent money without batting an eye, displaying his extravagance.
Based on this alone, Murong Fu has already overshadowed Duan Yu.
Last year, Duan Yu fled from Dali Kingdom in Yunnan to the Central Plains to avoid Kumārajīva. He didn't carry much gold or silver with him, and his daily spending did not reflect the noble status of a prince of Dali Kingdom.
In the martial arts world, one may rely on exceptional martial arts skills, but sometimes one also relies on gold and silver.
Is Duan Zhengchun, the most charming and philandering "sea king" in "Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils," captivating so many beauties simply because he is handsome and dashing?
No, it's more because he is the Prince of Zhennan in Dali, Yunnan!
Royal status and immense wealth!
Li Huan put the gold into the carriage and then opened the eight food buckets.
Instantly, a rich aroma of food wafted out.
Four meat dishes: spicy bullfrog, crispy pork belly, beef stew with potatoes, and crispy roasted pigeon.
Four vegetarian dishes: fried peanuts, spicy shredded potatoes, cold tomato salad, and stir-fried tofu with green peppers.
Main dish: Egg fried rice
Fresh Soup: Winter Melon and Dried Shrimp Soup
Li Huan was taken aback.
These eight dishes are exactly the same as those sold at the stalls in Xingzilin.
System, where's the promised "Super Chef"?
Li Huan was puzzled when he suddenly sniffed the air and looked closely.
He discovered that the aroma of the eight dishes was more intense and the colors were more vibrant.
Li Huan understood that the system arranged the same eight dishes precisely to prove that his culinary skills had improved to a higher level.
For example, when a second-level chef and a master chef compete in cooking the same dish, their different skills can be demonstrated by comparing their results.
"It smells wonderful! It smells amazing!"
Murong Fu gave a thumbs up, praising him sincerely.
Bao Butong, Feng Bo'e, Deng Baichuan, and Gongye Gan all had rumbling stomachs.
Wang Yuyan said with a smile, "The dishes cooked by Chief Li are perfect in color, aroma, and taste, truly unparalleled in the world!"
Murong Fu craned his neck to admire the eight dishes in the food bucket, his interest piqued.
Li Huan, holding a serving spoon, tapped the food container and introduced it in a loud voice.
"This 'Spicy Bullfrog' dish originates from overseas..."
"shut up!"
A sharp, piercing shout interrupted Li Huan's words.
The one shouting was none other than Azi!
Li Huan asked, "Little Azi, why did you tell me to shut up? Are you craving a boxed lunch too?"
Azi frowned deeply: "Today, the Beggars' Sect is holding a 'Martial Arts Conference' to elect a martial arts leader! Yet you're here setting up a food stall, clearly causing trouble!"
Li Huan had long anticipated that A Zi and You Tanzhi would obstruct his business from setting up a stall.
"Little Azi, you're being unreasonable! This is Shaolin Temple territory. We can hold meetings here, and we can also set up stalls to do business here! The abbot of Shaolin hasn't said a word, so what gives you the right to act so arrogantly?"
"Besides, I am the tenth leader of the Beggars' Sect. Without my permission, You Tanzhi is not qualified to be the first leader of the Beggars' Sect!"
“You…” Azi was speechless.
She was sharp-tongued, but she couldn't match Li Huan's eloquence.
You Tanzhi quickly pulled out a green bamboo stick from his waist and raised it above his head!
"The Beggars' Sect's Dog-Beating Stick is here! Li Huan, before this leader, why don't you kowtow immediately?"
Li Huan smiled.
This kid has intellectual problems; he only just realized he could use the "green bamboo stick" to give orders.
Azi scolded, "You scoundrel! Why don't you kneel before the gang leader?"
Li Huan said, "You Tanzhi relied on his mastery of the 'Ice Silkworm Poison Palm' and the 'Yi Jin Jing' internal energy to kill more than a dozen Beggar Clan masters and steal the Beggar Clan's treasure, the Green Bamboo Staff. He is not proficient in the Beggar Clan's ultimate skills, the 'Eighteen Subduing Dragon Palms' and the 'Dog Beating Stick Technique,' and is not worthy of being the Beggar Clan's moderator!"
You Tanzhi slowly put down the green bamboo stick, lacking the confidence to refute.
Li Huan continued, "Elders and disciples of the Beggars' Sect, you are no match for You Tanzhi and are afraid of being killed by him. Are you willing to become his servants and obey his commands?"
"Our Beggars' Sect is the number one sect in the world. Do you only know how to stir up internal strife and fight for the position of sect leader, instead of working together to fight against powerful enemies?"
Li Huan posed a probing question, his eyes gleaming as he scanned the Beggars' Sect elders and disciples.
Everyone blushed and felt extremely ashamed.
Li Huan said, "The four elders, Song, Xi, Chen, and Wu, were originally punished by me and demoted to six-bag disciples, but today they have transformed back into nine-bag elders!"
"If I'm not mistaken, you've been bribed by Azi and You Tanzhi, becoming their puppets and lackeys!"
"Elder Xi! Back at Juxian Manor, my elder brother Xiao Feng shouldn't have held back. He should have smashed you into mincemeat and thrown you out to feed the dogs!"
Elder Xi's shoulders trembled a few times, his expression filled with fear.
Thump!
An old beggar with a hunched back knelt down, tears streaming down his face.
Elder who transmits skills, Lü Zhang.
"Chief! I was so foolish! I shouldn't have surrendered and been oppressed by You Tanzhi! In truth, I longed day and night for the Chief to return from the foreign lands, to severely punish the cowards within the gang, and to drive away You Tanzhi..."
Lü Zhang cried uncontrollably, his tears and snot mingling together, which he wiped with his dirty sleeve.
Li Huanxin said, "Regardless of whether you're acting or not, at least you've publicly stated your stance, which is commendable."
Lu Zhang continued crying, "I have endured humiliation and secretly collected evidence of the four elders, Song, Xi, Chen, and Wu, aiding and abetting the wicked. I hope to hand it over to the gang leader so that they can be..."
"Shut up!" Elder Song shouted, then knelt down and said to Li Huan, "Chief! Elder Lü has endured humiliation and hardship, and haven't I done the same?"
"At the Beggars' Sect's gathering at Junshan that day, You Tanzhi suddenly appeared and ruthlessly killed more than a dozen members of the Beggars' Sect. Seeing that the situation was not good, I was forced to pretend to surrender, thus preventing the Beggars' Sect from suffering a devastating disaster!"
Thump! Thump... Elder Xi, Elder Chen, and Elder Wu also knelt down.
"We will also pretend to surrender, pretend to serve You Tanzhi, and gain his trust!"
"We swallowed our anger, just to wait for Chief Li to return and take charge of the Beggars' Sect!"
"With Chief Li's return today, our Beggars' Clan is saved! We no longer have to be beholden to You Tanzhi and Azi!"
...
The four elders took turns speaking, trying their best to defend themselves and express their loyalty to Li Huan.
Li Huan had long seen through these four old guys; they were like "fence-sitters, easily swayed by the wind."
Last year, after being instigated by Quan Guanqing, the four elders of "Song, Xi, Chen and Wu" immediately betrayed him, showing no firm stance whatsoever!
Now, their submission to the ruthless You Tanzhi proves that the four elders, Song, Xi, Chen, and Wu, are completely unreliable!
Li Huan pondered that with so many opponents at the current "Martial Arts Tournament," he should first complete the tasks assigned by the system, then deal with the internal affairs of the Beggars' Sect and severely punish the four elders, Song, Xi, Chen, and Wu!
Just as Li Huan was considering, A Zi and You Tanzhi were whispering to each other, discussing something...
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