Dominating Martial King
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456: Chapter 247: The Sharp Hoe (Please Subscribe)_3 456: Chapter 247: The Sharp Hoe (Please Subscribe)_3 Chu Xisheng couldn’t help but snicker to himself.

The business acumen of the Corpse Mountain Sect was not far behind that of the Divine Machine Sect.

If Chu Xisheng wanted to hire a Dan corpse of the Fifth Grade Lower Rank, he would not only have to fork out a commission of 400,000 taels of Demon Silver per year but also spend an additional few hundred thousand taels of Demon Silver on materials for its sustenance.

These evil corpses were loyal and reliable with decent combat power, but alas, Chu Xisheng didn’t have enough money to favor the Corpse Mountain Sect.

Maintaining even a single Heluo Fish Corpse was already a strain for him.

Yet Chu Xisheng’s face betrayed no emotions as he shook his head, “What our Iron Banner Gang lacks isn’t a fifth-Grade master, but rather, an Iron Madman.

One or two of the lower Fifth Grade would be of no consequence.

Brother Li, shouldn’t you be descending the mountain to experience the world by now?

Are you interested in joining our Iron Banner Gang?”

His gaze upon Li Manshan was peculiar, as was the look he cast toward the evil corpse with yellow paper attached to it behind Li Manshan.

“Our gang is ready to keep a position of Deputy Hall Master vacant for you, with superior treatment.

If Brother Li can establish merit for our hall, the position of Hall Master will be within easy reach.

You should remember Zhou Liangchen?

He now commands hundreds of men, and I am prepared to appoint him as the master of one hall.”

Li Manshan’s cultivation had reached the Seventh Rank Lower, and his place on the East State Qingyun List had entered the forty-ninth position, marking him as a definite Heavenly Pride of this world.

The evil corpse that followed him was none other than a Golden Corpse of the Sixth Grade Upper Tier, on the same level as the Heluo Fish Zombie, with even slightly higher talent.

This clearly showed Li Manshan’s extraordinary status within the Corpse Mountain Sect.

Chu Xisheng heard that the current Sect Master of the Corpse Mountain Sect also bore the surname Li.

However, according to the rules of the Corpse Mountain Sect, even the son of the Sect Master must fend for himself and find his own means to acquire resources for cultivation.

Chu Yunyun, who had been cultivating magic in the corner of the room, couldn’t help but grin at these words.

The Corpse Mountain Sect had a well-thought-out plan, but Chu Xisheng’s hoe swung just as fiercely.

Li Manshan’s expression shifted slightly, then promptly he greeted with joy-filled fists, “That is indeed my wish, how can I refuse?”

He greatly admired Chu Xisheng’s character, strategy, and military tactics.

In the whole of East State, who didn’t know of Chu Xisheng, endowed with both literary grace and martial prowess, whose righteousness was as lofty as the clouds?

The previous evening, Chu Xisheng raised a banner at East City Pier to recruit soldiers, causing a great stir in the Dongzhou Martial World.

Now, all the young heroes in East State were converging on Xiushui, eager to serve the deeply honorable and unparalleled Young Flag Master Chu, taking pride in the prospect.

As for the current situation of the Iron Banner Gang, it was indeed somewhat awkward.

The Iron Banner Gang was being surrounded by the court, teetering on the edge of being labeled as rebels, with an uncertain future.

Li Manshan, however, was utterly unperturbed; he believed in Chu Xisheng’s abilities, confident that he would accomplish great things.

If things turned sour, then they could simply flee from this place and wander the Jianghu.

As they were of the Corpse Mountain Sect and not a Sect of the Righteous Path, their only rule was that disciples must not join the Demon Path.

Having entered the Jianghu, having one or two warrants on their backs, or even rising to notoriety in the underworld, was hardly a concern.

Chu Xisheng almost couldn’t contain his laughter.

With the corners of his mouth slightly upturned, he clasped his hands together, “Then let’s have Brother Li first grace our Headquarters, taking the position of Deputy Hall Master in the Iron Banner Hall!”

He was in the midst of speaking when his expression changed subtly, and he turned his attention outside.

He saw Ji Qianqian and Wei Yang enter with another person.

The newcomer was a middle-aged man with a scruffy beard and ragged clothes.

He was of average height, with a robust physique, a chin like a swallowtail and tiger whiskers.

Despite looking quite down on his luck, his eyes were sharp and piercing whenever they opened and closed.

“Who is this?”

Li Manshan, with his keen senses, noticed the strong blood energy enveloping the man.

Instinctively, he clenched his fists, showing a guarded stance.

Wei Yang, with a solemn face, approached Chu Xisheng and gave a salute.

“Young Flag Master!

This man’s name is Bu Yancheng, a Fifth Grade Silver Token holder from the Killing Tower, known by his moniker ‘Eight-Armed Vajra Sword.’ I waited all night in the Killing Tower, and only he met the requirements.”

“Eight-Armed Vajra Sword Bu Yancheng?”

Chu Xisheng gave no look of disdain at the words ‘Fifth Grade Silver Token’; instead, his eyes narrowed as he looked at the man before him, “I have heard of your esteemed name, ranking forty-third on the underworld’s list in East State.

However, it is said that your success rate for missions in the Killing Tower is not very high?”

Bu Yancheng laughed carelessly as he took a seat before Chu Xisheng, his voice hoarse, “I act as I please and have a tender heart.

Sometimes, I abandon missions midway if they don’t sit right with me.

Besides, the Young Flag Master isn’t looking for an assassin, but rather someone strong enough to stand against Sikong Chan and stabilize the situation for your Iron Banner Gang, right?

My mission success rate is irrelevant to the task you entrust me with, as long as I am strong enough, isn’t that enough?”

Chu Xisheng maintained a neutral expression, “Your strength is indeed sufficient, but what I need is someone reliable!”

The success rate of this man’s missions was indeed low, but so far, he had killed as many as five fifth-Grade masters.

A few months ago, Bu Yancheng even had an epic battle with Dongfang Mingzhu, the Fourth Grade Purple-robed Chief Hunter ranked within the top fifteen on the Hero List.

He managed to hold on for as many as one hundred thirty exchanges and retreated unscathed.

His strength might not rival that of the Iron Madman, but it was certainly enough to stand against Sikong Chan.

“I am quite reliable,”

Bu Yancheng chuckled, revealing a set of white teeth, “As long as it’s not about killing, my reputation is rather dependable.

In the Killing Tower, my escort missions have a 100% success rate.

If you’re still worried, I can place a deposit of ten thousand taels of Demon Silver in the Killing Tower as a guarantee.”

Chu Xisheng was taken aback and turned to look at Lu Pingyuan.

Lu Pingyuan immediately nodded slightly, “I have checked his mission records; he has completed seven escort missions without any issues.”