YM778.TV Chapter 31: Crimson Whale Gang!
Translator: 549690339
The Crimson Whale Gang is located in Heavenly Water Mansion under Ruyi Prefecture.
The Da Jing River of Heavenly Water Mansion runs through the entire Ruyi Prefecture, right next to the Huiqu Canal of Qing Province.
And the Crimson Whale Gang grew strong by engaging in the water transportation business.
Not only are they famous in Jianghu, but they also possess an official background.
One day, a youth in a green robe with clear and handsome features and a tall, slender figure, arrived at the city of Heavenly Water Mansion.
He was leading a tall horse and cradling a small creature with dark fur and a scarlet vertical scar on its brow that resembled a wolf or dog.
As he walked, he carried an air of casual confidence.
At the city gate, several robust men donning short red tunics saw the youth and immediately perked up, quickly approaching and saying, “Could you be Master Lu Changsheng?”
“Our young master has ordered us to wait here respectfully for Master Lu.”
Three men stepped forward and spoke reverently.
“Oh? Is your young master Li Feiyu?”
This youth was none other than Lu Changsheng, who had come to find Li Feiyu at the Crimson Whale Gang.
Seeing the ‘Crimson Whale Gang’ embroidery on the men’s clothing, he immediately guessed Li Feiyu had sent them to meet him.
“Indeed, our young master is Li Feiyu,” one of them responded.
At that moment, somebody led a luxurious carriage over and invited Lu Changsheng to get inside.
Seeing this, Lu Changsheng nodded slightly, handed the reins he was holding to someone nearby, and, while still holding the Nine Netherhound in his arms, got into the carriage.
“Master Lu, please make yourself comfortable. It will take half an hour to reach the Crimson Whale Gang’s main hall from here,” the coachman said into the interior.
“Hmm,” Lu Changsheng responded.
Immediately after, the carriage started moving steadily at a gentle pace.
About half an hour later, the carriage stopped, and a voice called out.
“Master Lu, we’ve arrived at the Crimson Whale Gang.”
Lu Changsheng lifted the curtain, stepped out of the carriage, and saw a large river in front of him.
On the river surface was a tremendous ship, oval like a whale and bright crimson, lying quietly on the water.
Above the river, under the clear blue sky washed clean, sunlight shone down and fell on the top of the huge ship, upon a red flag.
The flag bore two blood-red characters: ‘Crimson Whale’!
“Is this the Crimson Whale Gang’s main hall?”
It was Lu Changsheng’s first time seeing such a majestic ship, even larger than the aircraft carriers he had seen in his previous life.
On the ship’s deck stood a nine-level towering pavilion, and around it were thick iron chains as big as water buckets, stretched across the river’s edge, anchoring the ship in place.
“That’s correct, this is our Crimson Whale Gang’s main hall, the Crimson Whale!”
“Master Lu, please.”
The man beside him spoke and then led Lu Changsheng toward the huge ship. Along the walkway connecting the ship and the dock, gang members kept watch and were on guard.
However, before they had taken many steps, informed of Lu Changsheng’s arrival, Li Feiyu himself came out to meet him.
Accompanying him was a man in his forties, tall and in a red uniform, with a dignified countenance.
Seeing this, the gang members guarding both sides of the road bowed in respect.
“Greetings to the gang leader.”
“Greetings to the gang leader.”
“Greetings to the gang leader.”
“Changsheng,” Li Feiyu called out as he quickly approached Lu Changsheng.
He was somewhat surprised to see the wolf-dog-like creature in his arms.
He didn’t know where Lu Changsheng had acquired a demon beast cub.
Without inquiring further, he gestured to the imposing middle-aged man beside him and introduced him.
“Changsheng, this is my father. He came out to meet you after hearing of your arrival.”
“Father, this is my good friend Lu Changsheng,” Li Feiyu introduced them to each other.
When he returned home, his father, instead of being angry that he had become a son-in-law to a cultivation family, fully supported his decision.
For a martial artist of Jianghu, becoming a cultivator is to be above others!
So what if he is a son-in-law?
Only a true man can stoop and stretch with ease!
Upon hearing Li Feiyu say that a fellow cultivator and friend was coming for a visit, he came out to welcome Li together.
Because in the secular world, the status of a cultivator is extraordinary.
Even if of the lowest tier, one is still a cultivator!
“I pay my respects to Uncle Li,” Lu Changsheng said to the distinguished man before him, his eyes shining with a bright gleam, a hint of a smile appearing on his face as he clasped his hands in greeting.
Then he took out five bottles of elixir medicines from his bosom and said, “I’ve prepared no proper gift, just a little token. Please accept this, Uncle Li.”
“Lu my friend, you are too courteous. You shouldn’t bring gifts when coming as a guest,” Li Tianyang replied.
“I’ve already arranged a banquet inside. Please, come in,” he added without refusing the gift, his voice deep and resonant, with a touch of magnetism.
He was very polite and showed none of the airs typical of a gang leader, instead making a welcoming gesture and leading the way.
“Is this a demon beast? Where did you get this one?” Li Feiyu finally turned his attention to the small creature in Lu Changsheng’s arms and asked quietly.
“I saw it at a loose cultivator gathering, thought it was quite good, so I decided to buy it to guard the house. Later on, it can also keep the children company,” Lu Changsheng casually fabricated.
“Guard the house, keep company…”
Li Feiyu heard Lu Changsheng’s straightforward words and was somewhat speechless.
Living in the Lu Family, did they still need a dog to guard the house? And who would buy a demon beast for a child to play with? Weren’t they afraid of the child getting hurt?
He continued to speak, “If there is no beast taming method, won’t such a young demon beast grow up to be fierce and difficult to train?”
Having lived in the Lu Family for three years, he naturally knew quite a bit about cultivation information.
A young demon beast was nothing like the domesticated pets that were gentle.
“The seller said this one is just an ordinary canine demon beast, fairly mild in temperament, not much different from the usual household cats and dogs, and will obey after being raised for some time,” Lu Changsheng continued to spout nonsense.
This Nine Netherhound was obtained by him through a system lottery, so naturally, there was no such thing as it being fierce or difficult to train.
As a pet, it held a hundred percent absolute loyalty to him, its master, and there was no need for any beast taming method, constraints, or tactics to control it.
“That’s good,” Li Feiyu said, hearing the words without asking further.
He could only tell that the Nine Netherhound was a canine demon beast, but could not discern what type of demon beast it was or its rank.
Moreover, being just a cub, it did not exhibit any wild ferocity.
The group entered the Crimson Whale, where a banquet had already been prepared.
After eating, Lu Changsheng went to rest.
Coming all the way from Bullhead Mountain, he hadn’t really rested and was somewhat tired and weary.
After all, he was just a cultivator on the Third Level of Qi Refinement.
He had plenty of energy, but it was limited.
After the banquet concluded, Li Zhengyang remembered the gifts Lu Changsheng had given him and took them out to inspect.
Looking at the elixir medicines in the bottle, his eyes suddenly dilated with surprise.
Then, he carefully poured the elixir medicines into his hand, examined them closely, and sniffed them, exclaiming in shock.
“This bottle contains Marrow Cleansing Elixirs, which can assist one in cleansing the marrow and improving martial arts aptitude!”
“This bottle is Innate Elixir, which can increase the chances of breaking through to the Innate Realm!”
“This bottle is Great Restoration Elixir, capable of healing any internal or external injuries!”
“This bottle is Essence Nurturing Elixir, which can improve one’s strength by several decades!”
“This bottle is Five Spirit Detoxification Elixir, which can neutralize thousands of fierce poisons in the world!”
“This, this, this…” Li Zhengyang’s commanding visage was filled with shock as he looked at the five bottles of elixirs in his hand.
As the leader of the Crimson Whale Gang and a figure who dominated a mansion, he had broad knowledge.
He recognized all five elixirs at a glance.
They were saintly medicines in the martial world of Jianghu!
Not to mention causing a bloodbath, but each one was coveted by countless people in Jianghu, worth sacrificing life for.
Yet now, Lu Changsheng had casually brought out five bottles to give to him as a meeting gift, how could he not be astonished?
“Father, what’s the matter?” Li Feiyu, who was not far, saw his father in such a state and approached to inquire.
“This is what your friend gave,” Li Zhengyang took a deep breath and showed the elixirs to his son.
“These are… Marrow Cleansing Elixirs, Innate Elixir, Great Restoration Elixir, Essence Nurturing Elixir, Five Spirit Detoxification Elixir,” Li Feiyu’s eyes narrowed slightly as he also recognized these five types of elixirs.
As a martial artist and also a cultivator, he not only recognized these five elixirs, but also knew that many precious elixirs in the secular world were basic elixirs of non-entry grade refined by cultivators.
However, for cultivators, they were basic and non-entry level elixirs.
In the secular world, to the martial artists, they were incomparably precious, miracle medicines!
“Yes, your friend is indeed very generous,” Li Zhengyang nodded and said with emotion.
He had only heard a brief introduction about Lu Changsheng from Li Feiyu previously.
All he knew was that, like his own son, Lu Changsheng was a cultivator.
He came over to ask the Crimson Whale Gang to help take care of his secular family, but he didn’t know much else.
Now, seeing the five bottles of elixirs and recalling Lu Changsheng’s composed and self-confident demeanor, he felt that Lu Changsheng was no ordinary cultivator and could be considered remarkable compared to the general cultivators.
“I have seen many people over the years, your friend is not simple, you should build a deep friendship with him,” Li Zhengyang said seriously.
“As for these elixirs, they’re too precious. You should return them later.”
Li Zhengyang put away the elixirs and handed them to his son.
He was indeed tempted by the elixirs, but felt they were too precious to accept comfortably.
After all, they were gifts given out of the friendship with his son, and such gifts should be returned by his son someday.
“Father, I have a good relationship with Changsheng, so please accept them with peace of mind,” Li Feiyu said, knowing that Lu Changsheng wouldn’t take the gifts back.
“If you feel it’s not right to accept them, you can compensate Changsheng’s parents and family later on.”
Feeling a bit ashamed for not bringing anything good home, he was reminded of how he lived frugally in the Lu Family with only two Spirit Stones a month and no spare Spirit Stones to spend.
“You can rest assured regarding Lu Changsheng,” Li Feiyu continued.
“As long as the Crimson Whale Gang exists, it will ensure his parents and family wealth and safety without a care!”
“Even if the Crimson Whale Gang no longer exists, we will do our utmost to protect his parents and family!” Li Zhengyang declared with a deep and resolute voice.
Even if a common cultivator asked him to take care of a family, he would comply.
Because this was a chance for encountering immortals! To be able to owe a favor to a cultivator.
Moreover, Lu Changsheng seemed out of the ordinary and was a friend of his son.