She quickly recovered and turned to look at Xu Zhichun.
Xu Zhichun was lying motionless on the ground. His face was frozen in disbelief. She did not need to look at his breath to know that he was dead.
She was shocked and turned to look at Chu Li.
Chu Li nodded. "I killed him."
"This … this …" Chen Siyu's expression changed.
If he killed Xu Zhichun, he would be hunted down by the entire Startling Cloud Faction. Even if he was a guard of the Public House, he would not be able to defend against the masters of the Startling Cloud Faction.
"Hurry up and leave!" She quickly pushed Chu Li.
Chu Li asked, "What about you?"
"I … I …" Chen Siyu frowned.
Chu Li stared at her. "You want to stay?"
Chen Siyu thought for a while and finally shook her head. She gritted her teeth and said, "Then let's go together!"
"Actually … you don't have to go." Chu Li smiled. "You have confidants in the Startling Cloud Faction, right?"
Chen Siyu looked at him in confusion and nodded.
Chu Li said, "Do you think this is an opportunity to control the Startling Cloud Faction?"
"Ah —?!" Chen Siyu's eyes widened in disbelief.
Chu Li smiled. "Impossible?"
"He died here, how could they …" Chen Siyu shook her head. "Besides, I'm a woman. He still has two sons. It's not my turn!"
This was beyond her imagination. She had never thought of this before.
Chu Li said, "His two sons are still young, right?"
"Yes, they were sent out to learn martial arts." Chen Siyu nodded.
"A dragon without a head is not a long-term solution. They can't inherit the position of the faction leader. As the wife of the young faction leader, you should inherit the position!"
"Impossible, I'm a woman."
"Nothing is impossible in this world. What's the harm in trying?"
Chen Siyu looked at him in confusion.
Chu Li said, "You're a woman. If you want to be safe in this world, it's best to have power. With the Startling Cloud Faction in your hands, I can go back with peace of mind. Aunt Siao can also be at ease."
"… Can it really work?" Chen Siyu hesitated.
She didn't want to be a gang leader. She just wanted to find a quiet and safe place to live her life in peace. But thinking about the ways of the world, there was no such thing as a quiet and safe place. If she was weak, she would be bullied, especially with her looks. Since ancient times, beautiful women often had unlucky lives.
"Rather than letting an outsider take advantage of it, it's better to take control of the Startling Cloud Association!" Chu Li said, "If it really doesn't work out, you can follow me back to the Public House!"
"… Alright!" Chen Siyu nodded slowly.
Chu Li said, "The most important thing now is to overcome this obstacle. First, summon all the higher-ups of the Startling Cloud Association."
"Okay." Chen Siyu nodded and called out to Yue Er to come in.
Yue'er had been guarding the door, listening to the movements inside.
When he heard the commotion, he rushed in and saw Xu Zhichun lying on the ground. He was shocked and quickly looked at Chen Siyu and Chu Li.
Chen Siyu said, "Yue Er, go and greet Clan Leader Hu. Tell him to come over immediately!"
"Yes." Yue 'er hurriedly ran out.
Chen Siyu turned her head and looked at Chu Li. "Are you going to frame Zhao Lun?"
Chu Li glanced at her. As expected, she was not an ordinary person. She managed to calm herself down and think of a solution in such a short time.
Chen Siyu said, "Or should I say that his illness is acting up?"
Chu Li said, "Send him back to his room and pretend that you don't know anything."
For the sake of Chen Siyu's reputation, of course, he could not let Xu Zhichun stay here. He had to send him back quietly. Fortunately, Xu Zhichun had already asked the Protectors to go back and rest.
"…" Chen Siyu nodded with a heavy heart.
The fat and strong Clan Leader of the Thunder Clan, Hu Hai, quickly came over. As soon as he entered the door, he saw Xu Zhichun in the courtyard. His face changed. He quickly walked over and called out, "Association Leader? Association Leader?! "
He checked his breathing and his face became gloomy. He looked up at Chen Siyu.
Chen Siyu bowed. "Elder Hu!"
"What happened?" Hu Hai scoffed and looked at Chu Li.
Chen Siyu's eyes were red. She sobbed. "Father, he … he …"
Hu Hai looked at Chu Li suspiciously.
Chu Li fist saluted. "I am Chen Li. Greetings, Clan Leader Hu."
Chen Siyu faintly sighed. "If cousin brother is not here this time, I am afraid that I will not be able to live anymore!"
Hu Hai looked at Xu Zhichun who was lying on the ground.
He was the founding elder of the faction. Of course, he knew Xu Zhichun's character.
No matter how well Xu Zhichun hid it, the way he looked at Chen Siyu was not right. Hu Hai, who knew Xu Zhichun well, had already noticed it. He could only sigh to himself. This kind of family matter was not something that outsiders could interfere with.
Hu Hai sighed. He felt speechless. He stood up. "Then how did the Association Leader do this?"
"Clan Leader Hu, it was me who did this," Chu Li said.
He took a step and moved ten meters away. In a flash, he returned to his original position. It was like smoke. It was so fast that people thought he had not moved at all.
Hu Hai was shocked. This body movement!
He looked at Chu Li. He was definitely an Innate Master. An Acquired Master would not be able to use such a body movement technique. But he was so young. This cousin brother of the Young Madam was not an ordinary person!
He blurted out, "May I know which faction Master Chen Li is from?"
Chu Li shook his head and said apologetically, "This …"
"I understand." Hu Hai nodded. It should be some hidden faction. These factions often had disciples with amazing skills. They walked the martial arts world in a low-key and mysterious manner. They kept their own origins a secret.
Hu Hai felt a little complicated. Although the Association Leader's actions had angered people and gods, he died just like that. It was too useless. Moreover, he died in the hands of a young man. It was a great irony.
Chen Siyu said, "Actually, Master Chen is not my cousin brother."
"Hmm —?" Hu Hai's eyes widened again.
Chen Siyu sighed. "When I was in the martial arts world, I met a good sister. She is an official disciple of Green Deer Cliff. She sent Master Chen here."
"Is Master Chen a disciple of Green Deer Cliff?!" Hu Hai's eyes widened.
The official disciples of Green Deer Cliff were only female. Men could only be external disciples. However, it did not mean that external disciples were bad in martial arts. It was still amazing in the martial arts world. After all, it was one of the four major sects.
However, external disciples of Green Deer Cliff were not allowed to walk the martial arts world. Only the official disciples could leave the cliff.
Hu Hai understood why Chu Li refused to reveal his faction. If Green Deer Cliff knew, it would not end well!
Chu Li smiled and did not deny it.
"No wonder …" Hu Hai nodded in realization.
The Association Leader's martial arts was tyrannical. Even if he was blinded by lust, he would not be defenseless. It was no wonder that he was a disciple of Green Deer Cliff.
"Young Madam, you should leave quickly." Hu Hai sighed. "Take advantage of the fact that everyone doesn't know. You can't stay in Cloud State Town anymore!"
Chen Siyu shook her head. "I don't want to leave. The Startling Cloud Association is Yun Peng's foundation. I can't abandon it!"
"Young Madam, you want to …?" Hu Hai's eyes widened.
Chen Siyu slowly said, "Yes, I want to take over the Startling Cloud Association. Please help me, Elder Hu!"
"Young Madam, how dare you!" Hu Hai smiled bitterly. "You should know that it's impossible!"
"Everything depends on human effort!" Chen Siyu said. "Now that my father-in-law is dead, do you want to give the Startling Cloud Association to someone else?"
"This …" Hu Hai muttered.
Chen Siyu said, "Once there is no leader, I'm afraid that no one will obey anyone. The Startling Cloud Association will fall apart! Elder Hu, do you have the heart to let the foundation that you worked so hard to build disappear? "
"Sigh …" Hu Hai let out a long sigh.
The Association Leader was too strong. Even the elders who fought for the Association were suppressed. This caused no one in the Association to be able to convince the masses. Although Hu Hai was an elder, he was also one of the four Clan Leaders of the Wind, Rain, Thunder, and Lightning. If he were to become the Association Leader, there would be countless opponents.
No one would be able to convince the masses. As a result, no one would be willing to be the Association Leader. They would definitely take a group of people with them!
As the number one Association in Cloud State Town, once it split, it would be like a piece of fat meat that would be swallowed up immediately. The Startling Cloud Association would vanish into thin air!
Hu Hai's face was gloomy.
If the Young Madam became the Association Leader, it would not be so intense. The Young Association Leader was quite popular. There were many supporters like Hu Hai in the Association. It was not impossible to transfer the support of the Young Association Leader to the Young Madam.
The Young Association Leader was close to him. He would secretly take care of the Young Madam. Once the Young Madam became the Association Leader, Hu Hai's status would also rise. He would become a confidant and would no longer be suppressed. It would be much better than his current situation!
Chu Li did not say a word. He did not want to give the impression that he was meddling in the internal affairs of the Startling Cloud Association.
"Elder Hu, once the Startling Cloud Association splits, it will be difficult for everyone to have a good ending!" Chen Siyu frowned. "The Equal of Heaven Association will not let go of this opportunity!"
Hu Hai slowly nodded. "What the Young Madam said makes sense!"
Once the Startling Cloud Association splits, it would be difficult for the elders to have a good ending. Even if they joined the Equal of Heaven Association, the Equal of Heaven Association would not be at ease. They would secretly get rid of Hu Hai in order to completely control the Startling Cloud Association.
Chen Siyu said, "I'm just a weak woman. Even if I become the Association Leader, it will only be in name. I still have to rely on the elders like you, Elder Hu. If the Startling Cloud Association is destroyed because of me, I won't be able to face Yun Peng after I die!"
"Sigh …" Hu Hai sighed and gritted his teeth. "Alright, Young Madam, I will do my best!"
"If that's the case, I'll leave everything to you, Elder Hu!" Chen Siyu bowed.
Hu Hai quickly waved his hand. "Now, let's settle the matter of the Association Leader first. Otherwise, it will be a big mess."
Chen Siyu said, "I will send my father-in-law back to his room. I will pretend to have found him by accident tomorrow morning."
"… That's good." Hu Hai nodded. "Young Madam, you're very meticulous. Maybe in your hands, the Startling Cloud Association will advance further!"
"I'm just a woman. What do I know? I'm just a little smart. I still need to rely on you, Elder Hu, for the important matters of the association." Chen Siyu shook her head.
Hu Hai closed fist saluted. "For the sake of Young Madam's reputation, I will take action tomorrow!"
Chen Siyu nodded lightly.
The two of them were on the same boat.
After Hu Hai left, Chu Li picked up Xu Zhichun's corpse and disappeared in a flash. Soon, he appeared again in a flash.
Chen Siyu let out a long sigh of relief. She asked in a low voice, "How did I do?"
Chu Li smiled. "My cousin sister really has the talent to be the Association Leader!"
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