Chapter 397 - 319. Standing Stick 2
The young man smiled, "Naturally, it’s a hot potato. Heji has been controlling the Eight Great Hutongs for seven years now, hasn’t it? Although Li Shamao Alley is among the Eight Great Hutongs, it’s just a place for the Lower Nine and can’t compare to Baishun Alley. But the Peace Money collected from there is much more than in Rouge Alley, Stone Alley, or Shanzhou Alley... How could Heji really spit out the fat it’s holding in its mouth just because of a wrestling match? But this has nothing to do with Brother Pao; he won’t survive the night."
The guard whispered, "Master, should I try to recruit this Brother Pao? Protect him a bit."
The young man shook his head, "No need, no need, we shouldn’t get involved. If we’re found out, the impeachment letters against me will flood the skies again."
At this moment, Chen Ji couldn’t hold back his curiosity and asked the young man, "May I ask why this Brother Pao won’t survive the night?"
The young man was raising a cup of wine to his lips, and upon hearing this, his hand suddenly stopped, and he said meaningfully, "Little brother, are you not from the Imperial Capital?"
Chen Ji replied politely, "I just arrived not long ago."
The young man laughed heartily, "Then let me tell you. The outskirt fighting guilds are divided into seven families, four of which belong to Heji, and three to Furui Xiang, and these guilds have their own rules."
Chen Ji asked for guidance, "What are the rules?"
The young man pointed to the seat next to him, "Come over for a drink and chat?"
Chen Ji walked over and sat down, but didn’t drink. Instead, he pushed the wine cup back, "Sorry, drinking causes trouble, I’ve quit."
The young man didn’t mind and drank another cup by himself, "The rules of the fighting guilds are more than those of the street ruffians. For example, outsiders from the Lower Nine must first seek an introduction through the Three Mountains Association before they can make a living at Tianqiao. You see those performers on Tianqiao, whether it’s knife throwing, smashing stones with their chests, or lifting large jars, they’ve all presented their introductions."