...

Only when it hurts will you let go, only when it hurts will you realize how difficult it is to endure, and only when it hurts will you not take chances.

As Li Hu took the lead in taking the elixir and experienced severe pain, the other four also gritted their teeth and chose to swallow it under Zhao Wujiang's indifferent gaze.

Long-term pain is worse than short-term pain, and short-term pain is better than death. They surrendered, endured the short-term severe pain, bowed to Zhao Wujiang, and recognized the identity of the deacon.

The regrets in their hearts are stacked up one after another. They regret that they coveted Wuya Pavilion and came to seek death. They regret that they rejected Zhao Wujiang's initial conditions. Otherwise, they would not be deacons now, but elders.

Nor would they be overshadowed by the two elders of the Jiao Gang, Su Da and Su Er, whose cultivation level was lower than theirs.

Zhao Wujiang nodded:

"You need to take one dose of antidote in seven days, so please leave for now."

"It's... Pavilion... Pavilion Master!" The five Li Hus responded unnaturally. They had been dominating the underground gangs in Kyoto for many years, and now they suddenly had a father.

...

Outside Wuya Pavilion, disciples from the Mowu Gang of Tiancanmen and other gangs were waiting eagerly. The leader of his own gang had already entered Wuya Pavilion for almost half an hour. He hadn't come out yet. He must have been the one who had already captured Wuya Pavilion and was discussing.

How to divide the territory?

When they thought about how much bigger their power was, they felt honored and fortunate to be able to eat meat and drink soup with the leader of their clan. This kind of blessing was something that many disciples of Kyoto's small sects could not envy.

Many gang members thought that they would be the first to congratulate their gang leader/sect leader later, in order to show their face, ask for a reward, and at the same time increase the gang's prestige.

With a "squeak", the door of Wuya Pavilion was pushed open, and Li Hu and others walked out with heavy expressions.

"Congratulations to the sect master, congratulations to the sect master for winning the Wuya Pavilion!"

"The master of the sect is a dragon or a phoenix among men, and the Tiancan Sect will surely rise step by step."

"The master leads us to become bigger and stronger and create brilliance!"

When the Tiancanmen disciples saw their sect leader Li Hu coming out, they were the first to congratulate him.

When the members of the Mowu Gang saw the huge momentum of Tiancanmen, they were not willing to fall behind others, so they also shouted loudly.

"Seeing the dragon in the wild! The leader of the world is the dragon. The admiration of the villain for you is like the endless flow of the river. The Yellow River is flooding out of control!"

"The villain has been lucky enough to follow the gang leader for three lifetimes, and has seen the Mowu Gang prosper..."

"Today we won Wuya Pavilion. Facts have proved that if you stay with Gang Leader Yuan, you will be able to enjoy a lot of food..."

"..."

Li Hu felt depressed, and after hearing the compliments from his disciples, he didn't know whether to cry or laugh. His thick eyebrows trembled, but he realized that he should be angry first.

He slapped the front disciple on the forehead and cursed:

"Congratulations to your mother! Do you think this sect leader looks happy for becoming bigger and stronger? What's the look on your face!"

The disciple's head was buzzing, he covered his red and swollen cheeks, his face was confused, and he said doubtfully:

"Master, is it possible that you have been dazzled by the victory?"

What the hell... Li Hu was stunned and furious. He punched Bang Bang a few more times to vent his anger and beat the disciple until he begged for mercy.

The other disciples swallowed hard and were thankful that they were too stupid to say anything nice and were spared a severe beating.

Yuan Ye glanced at his followers angrily, and they immediately fell silent. They had seen what happened to the disciples of Tiancanmen, so naturally they would not be foolish enough to say complimentary words.

The hundreds of people present all realized that the leader of their gang had a heavy look on his face.

Horror filled their hearts and they couldn't believe it. It was clear that the five gang leaders entered Wuya Pavilion with great momentum, so why did they return now with sad faces?

What exactly is inside Wuya Pavilion? Can it defeat five strong men who are strong enough to compete with the Grandmaster in the early stage, and without notifying them, they swarm up and crush Wuya Pavilion with the strength of their numbers?

Could it be that the strength of Wuya Pavilion far exceeds the force they belong to? That's why the gang leader kept silent and swallowed the bitter consequences of defeat?

No, no, why didn’t the four men in bronze masks who went in with the door owner and others just now come out?

Hiss... Could it be that the man in the bronze mask and black robe did it? He defeated five strong men by himself and monopolized Wuya Pavilion?

The disciples couldn't figure out what happened, but they all knew that they must have suffered a defeat.

Naturally, Li Hu and others would not tell them about the scandal of their failure. They just lacked interest and got on their horses and embarked on their way home.

Today, I really lost my wife and lost my troops. I didn't get Wuya Pavilion and even signed a deed of betrayal... Li Hu and others sighed in their hearts.

...

Zhao Wujiang told Gu Nanyuan a few words, exchanged greetings with Hua Ruyu, and with Hua Ruyu's eyes full of reluctance, he left Wuya Pavilion and rode towards Kyoto.

After not seeing the empress for a few days, he missed her a little.

...

Imperial City, Imperial Study Room.

It would be great if Zhao Wujiang was here. His mind is clear and sensitive. Maybe there is some way... Xuanyuan Jing leaned on the huanghuali wooden chair and looked through the memorial handed over by the courtier with some weakness in his heart.

It's anger and worry.
Chapter completed!