Porter's Immortal Cultivation: I Have Level 5 Full Inscriptions

Chapter 51 Helping Hands

During the banquet.

Yang Silang noticed that Li Erhu seemed about to speak but then stopped himself several times.

After everyone left the restaurant, Li Erhu pulled Yang Silang aside, looking hesitant—"Fourth Brother, I have something I need your help with."

Seeing that the two men had something to say to each other in private, Master Zhu and the others walked forward first.

Yang Silang laughed and said, "Erhu, when I was conscripted, the first person I thought of was you. I didn't hesitate and fuss like you do. You just say whatever you want."

Li Erhu was overjoyed.

He whispered that the Black Tiger Gang had encountered a problem.

The Black Tiger Gang and the Poisonous Snake Gang had fought several times over territory, and Martial Boss lost his life because of it. Overall, the Black Tiger Gang was at a disadvantage, but it was still able to hold on.

Since both gang leaders are skilled martial artists with similar combat abilities, neither can defeat the other. Even if the Black Tiger Gang loses, it will only be a minor defeat and will not damage its foundation.

A few days ago, the Viper Gang suddenly proposed a bet to fight in a few days.

Instead of the two gang leaders participating, they should call in outside help for a duel on the ring, regardless of life or death. The winner will take over the territory that the two gangs are fighting over and end the conflict. The loser will not be allowed to continue the fight.

That territory was controlled by two gangs, their forces intertwined, one occupying three streets and the other five alleys, each with its own interests intertwined with the other.

Because it was a lucrative area with densely packed shops, where they could collect a lot of commission.

Whoever can monopolize the prime land will inevitably gain immense power, thus leading to fierce competition and bloodshed over the past two years. As for the conflict between the porters' guilds under the two sides, that is not the main issue.

The Viper Gang has somehow acquired a Copper-Skinned Warrior.

"So, you want me to go and fight?" Yang Silang asked back.

Li Erhu shook his head and laughed.

"Fourth Brother, you've underestimated me."

"This is the Black Tiger Gang's business, not mine, Li Erhu's. Why should you risk your life for the Black Tiger Gang?"

"Copper-skinned martial artist, the gang leader has already contacted a well-known martial artist, known as Iron Palm Covering the Sky."

"I just want the gang to see that I, Li Erhu, also have a tough guy brother backing me up. You just need to show your face to keep things in check; you don't need to actually fight."

"You don't know, the resources in the gang are also limited. If I want to get more resources, I have to compete with others everywhere."

Yang Silang immediately understood that Li Erhu wasn't acting in the best interests of the gang, since he wasn't the gang leader. He was trying to seize more cultivation resources and needed to use Yang Silang's influence.

Just like when he was conscripted into the army, he used Li Erhu's Black Tiger Gang persona to scare the Zhou family.

"Okay, I'll definitely be there!" he readily agreed.

Li Erhu was overjoyed.

"Thank you, Fourth Brother!"

"We're brothers, why be so polite?"

The two parted ways; Wang Daniu was going to the martial arts hall to get beaten up.

Since Yang Silang was already out today, he turned and headed toward Old Zhou's oil shop. He hadn't seen his elder sister for a long time and wondered how she had been doing these past few days.

He passed by the fabric store, thought for a moment, and then decided not to go in and buy anything.

When he arrived at Old Zhou's oil shop, he stepped inside.

The air was still filled with that greasy, oily smell.

Grandma Yao was sitting in a chair, eating melon seeds, when she saw Yang Silang coming. She stood up with a tremor in her body and said hurriedly.

"Four brothers, you've come to see your sister?"

"Wait here, I'll go get someone from the back..."

She dashed off in a flash, without even needing the help of the other staff.

"Cuifen...Cuifen..."

Grandma Yao's voice was loud and clear; even when she was in the backyard, Yang Silang could still hear her clearly from the front.

He chuckled. It turned out to be Daya, now called Cuifen.

The eldest sister also has a name.

However, some people's names are just names, while others' names are replaced by all sorts of things, like "so-and-so" replacing them.

He looked around the shop and remembered that when he first came here, he thought the shop was quite big and impressive. Now, it was just a few storefronts with old and worn-out counters and utensils, dim lighting, and a strong odor in the air.

His gaze swept over the only employee in the shop next door.

This fellow must be the one who tipped off the eldest sister earlier, saying that Grandma Yao instructed him to go to the dock to inquire about her, wanting to find a scapegoat for Yao Er.

When the waiter saw Yang Silang glancing over, he forced a stiff smile.

He called out "Fourth Master" in a timid and weak voice.

At that moment, the curtain was lifted.

The eldest sister came out from inside, her face showing surprise.

Yang Silang noticed that she was wearing a plain blue ruqun (a type of traditional Chinese dress), clean and without patches, with a silver hairpin in her hair.

"Little Four..."

She was about to pull Yang Silang outside the shop to chat.

Grandma Yao tried to persuade her from the side.

"We're brothers, there's no need to stand on ceremony outside. Come inside and let's talk."

So Sister Yang pulled Yang Silang from the shop into the backyard, and into her room, which was actually the room on the far side of the main house, but at least it got some sunlight.

By the pond in the backyard, several unfamiliar helpers were carrying water and working. It seemed like there were one or two more people than before. There was also a beautiful woman with her hair styled in a married woman's bun, who bowed to Yang Silang.

Yang Silang didn't know who she was, so he just nodded and entered his eldest sister's boudoir. Only then did his eldest sister whisper that she was the master's new concubine.

The room was small but tidy, with a four-poster bed against the wall, a dressing table and chairs, and a wardrobe. The items weren't new, but at least everything you'd expect was there.

"uncle……"

The little girl was playing on the bed when she saw Yang Silang and pounced on him. When she opened her mouth, another piece of her tooth was missing.

"You haven't seen me in so long... Why didn't you bring me anything to eat?"

Yang Silang laughed and said, "I'm afraid if you eat sweets again, all your teeth will fall out. Look, there are holes in them!"

The little girl was sullen, but after a while she started climbing all over Yang Silang and having a great time by herself.

"Big sister, I remember you didn't live here. You used to live in the side room..." Yang Silang asked, somewhat puzzled.

"Isn't this all thanks to you?" The eldest sister's face was beaming with happiness. "A month ago, Fifth Sister said you broke through a martial arts realm, becoming some kind of Copper-Skinned Martial Artist. I don't even know what that means."

"I only remember that my eldest sister-in-law's elder brother was also a tough guy. He was always very imposing when he came to the oil mill, and the master would run around entertaining him."

"After you broke through to the next level, the master changed my room and hired more helpers. Look, my hand is healed."

Sister Yang stretched out her hands for her younger brother to see.

"I don't have to do heavy work now; I can just do some light needlework every day."

"Master said that the Zhou family has another copper-skinned martial arts master relative, which is great news."

"Fourth brother, you don't know, lately quite a few women have been coming to me indirectly to inquire about your marriage prospects, and they're all from good families..."

Yang Silang felt a headache coming on, and he stood up and said.

"Elder sister, I can't lose my virginity because I practice martial arts, so please don't agree to this promise to anyone..."

Sister Yang was taken aback.

"Then you can't just not master this skill? Getting married and having children are important matters; you still need to carry on the Yang family line..."

Yang Silang waved his hand and continued.

"Furthermore, my success in martial arts is a good thing for the Yang family, not for the Zhou family."

Sister Yang stammered.

"But I am a member of the Zhou family..."

Yang Silang was even more speechless.

"You are my sister, but he is not my brother-in-law."

"You did everything you could to save me when I was down on my luck; it's already a miracle he didn't kick me while I was down."

"So whether I succeed or fail has nothing to do with the Zhou family, not even a single copper coin."

Sister Yang's expression froze for a moment.

"That seems to make sense..."

"Something's not right..."

Her mind was a complete mess, like mush. Taking advantage of the situation, Yang Silang said he had something to do at the martial arts hall and left. Before leaving, he kissed Nannan's face and promised to bring her something delicious next time.

He walked out of his eldest sister's room and saw that the window of the main room was ajar, and he seemed to see the figure of a plump woman.

Yang Silang left without stopping. It seems he shouldn't come to his elder sister's place for the time being; a woman's nagging is quite powerful.

If another woman said she didn't want to practice kung fu anymore and wanted to have a baby, he could slap her so hard that all her teeth would fall out.

Unfortunately, her eldest sister is like a second mother to her, so she can't be hit or disciplined.

A few days later.

Outside Gongzhou Prefecture.

In a desolate mountain.

There is a naturally formed, flat stone platform.

The two hundred-plus people were clearly divided into two groups.

One group was the Black Tiger Gang, and the other was the Viper Gang.

All the official members and high-ranking members of both gangs were present. A few others stood between the two factions; these were people invited by both sides to witness the outcome of the arena battle and had nothing to do with either gang.

Today I'm here to observe, but I will not participate.

In the Black Tiger Gang, Yang Silang and Li Erhu stood together, chatting and laughing, looking relaxed. He had come today to give Li Erhu face and, incidentally, to watch the copper-skinned martial artists fight and secretly compare their strength with his own.

In the martial arts hall, everyone could only be beaten by Long Yiyan. After being beaten, they would behave themselves and had no mood or energy for sparring.

Yang Silang wanted to spar with Ma Qianli several times, but seeing how exhausted Ma Qianli looked, he couldn't bring himself to do it.

At this moment, a martial arts master stepped out from each of the two gangs. The master invited by the Black Tiger Gang was Iron Palm Covering the Sky. His name sounded imposing, and he was very strong, standing upright like a bear, with a bold and unrestrained look on his face.

The martial arts master hired by the Viper Gang on the other side was also a strong man, but he was a notch below.

The Black Tiger Gang members were excited; judging by their figures, their side had a much stronger presence.

Iron Palm Covering the Sky and his opponent stood on the platform, exchanging names. The opponent's name was Liu Changfeng, and he was skilled with a knife.

Everyone fell silent, including Yang Silang, who perked up and waited for a thrilling battle.

Iron Palm Covering the Sky suddenly cupped its hands.

"Your martial arts are superb; I knew I was no match for you at first glance, and I willingly admit defeat!"

He nimbly jumped off the platform and surprisingly stood on the side of the Viper Gang, hiding behind their leader, smiling and nodding, clearly indicating a very close relationship.

The Black Tiger Gang members were stunned for a moment, then erupted in uproar, their emotions running high, shouting and cursing "Fuck your mother!"