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In front of the crowd, some etiquette was necessary. After all, Wen Xueqi and Lin Qing's relationship had not been made public yet. Some things could only be made clear in one's heart, and one still needed to pay attention in front of outsiders.

Wen Xueqi respectfully bowed to Lin Qing before slowly walking to her own seat and sitting down.

Lin Qing sat at the head of the group and looked down from above. As she looked at her subordinates, she sighed in her heart.

Lin Qing knew clearly in his heart that of his subordinates, less than ten percent were truly on his side. As for the rest, they either had their own ulterior motives or were thinking in their hearts.

In regards to this, although Lin Qing was furious in her heart, she was also helpless. After all, in the eyes of others, the strength of Red Leaf Town's Green Bamboo Gang Division was much stronger than that of Red Leaf Town's Tiger Gang Division. Since she had only managed her own faction for a short period of time, it was understandable that these people were loyal and did not follow her.

All that Lin Qing could do now was to try her best to stabilize the current situation. Once that person arrived, once he was willing to intervene, Lin Qing believed that the difficult situation before her was nothing compared to what she was facing right now.

The only thing that worried Lin Qing was that Lin Qing didn't know whether or not that person would come, nor did she know when. Thus, without a guarantee, she could only rely on herself.

A bell chime rang out. As Lin Qing pondered over the matter, she also felt her heart tremble when she heard the bell chime.

"Everyone, the meeting will now officially begin." Lin Qing's voice was heavy as she spoke with some dignity.

When everyone heard this, they were shocked.

"Yesterday, everyone should be clear about the matter of the three deacons and thirty-six members of the Tiger Gang leaving the sect." Lin Qing sat at the head of the group with a dark and cold expression, seemingly containing a trace of anger.

The hearts of everyone present trembled as they stared at Lin Qing, not daring to speak.

Yesterday, the three deacons of the sect together with the thirty-six gang members had betrayed the sect. How could everyone not know that? That was a one-tenth reduction in the gang's fighting strength. Such a big event, how could everyone not know.

Today, when they saw Lin Qing actually bringing it up, and then looking at the anger between her brows, the crowd faintly felt that something big was going to happen today.

Since she arrived at the Red Leaf Town's Tiger Branch Division, the strength that she had was much less than the Green Bamboo Gang in Red Leaf Town. However, the only fortunate thing was that after her hard work, she had managed to establish her own prestige in front of everyone.

Seeing that no one dared to say anything, Lin Qing continued, "Today, I've called everyone here to ask how we should handle this matter."

When everyone heard this, their expressions became serious. However, there were very few who dared to voice their thoughts out loud.

With regards to this matter, Lin Qing also had some expectations. She did not think that the crowd would express any thoughts in her heart.

Seeing that no one said anything, Lin Qing couldn't help but cast her gaze at Han Lei. Although she didn't say anything, her meaning was very clear.

As Lin Qing had single-handedly promoted him, Han Lei knew that with his abilities, he would not be able to sit still in this position. If it weren't for Lin Qing's secret support, he would still be a helper fighting to the death right now.

Thinking of this, Han Lei's heart trembled. He didn't dare to be negligent and quickly said, "Reporting to the Branch Lord, this subordinate believes that this wind cannot rise. It must be severely punished."

Although Han Lei's words were nonsense, Lin Qing wanted to hear them.

"Deacon Han is right. This wind cannot be raised. It must be severely punished!" Lin Qing slapped the table and coldly said. Deep within her eyes was a deep killing intent.

When everyone heard this, their minds froze.

After a long time, Lin Qing said in a cold voice, "These deserters, they thought that by joining Red Leaf Town's Green Bamboo Gang, they would be safe and sound. That is a grave mistake, I deeply hate their actions."

"Today, I have summoned all of you here to inform everyone that I will not let any of these traitors escape. Upon seeing them, I will definitely kill them!" Lin Qing pressed on the hilt of her sword, and a chilling aura surged forth.

Everyone was shocked.

After a long while, a person stood out. This person had a head full of white hair, and his face had deep wrinkles on it. He looked at Lin Qing, who was seated at the head of the group, and respectfully cupped his fist, before saying: "May I ask Branch Lord Lin, these traitors have already joined the Green Bamboo Gang, with our current strength, I'm afraid …"

Although this person didn't say anything else, his meaning was very clear.

He knew that this person was over fifty years old and was called Chen Ang. He had worked at the tiger branch in Red Leaf Town for more than twenty years, and it could be said that he was one of the elders of the tiger branch. He was very loyal to the tiger branch.

Lin Qing had to answer this person's question. After all, Lin Qing was not someone who could ignore the Elders within the sect.

"Although these people have joined the Green Bamboo Gang, they cannot stay in the Green Bamboo Gang all day. Once the opportunity arises, anyone within the gang will have the right to kill them." Lin Qing indifferently replied.

When Chen Ang heard this, a trace of disappointment flashed across his eyes. Lin Qing's words, whether she actually said them or not, were of no use. Everyone present was not stupid, so what effect could such empty words have?

"I'm afraid that's the only way." Chen Ang cupped his fist again and sat back down, feeling disappointed in his heart. As an old man within the sect, Chen Ang felt bitter in his heart when he saw how the Tiger Gang had been reduced to such a state. He also hoped that the next leader was skilled enough to save the current situation, but from the looks of it, although this Helmsman Lin was extraordinary, it would be difficult for him to turn the tide when the difference in strength between the two factions was so great.

Shaking his head, Chen Ang closed his eyes and did not speak anymore.

Lin Qing glanced at Chen Ang, as though he had some sort of plan in mind. After a long while, he finally nodded his head.

"It seems that the truly loyal Tiger Faction members in the sect are also here." Looking at Chen Ang's actions, a faint understanding appeared in Lin Qing's heart.

Of course, although Lin Qing couldn't fundamentally solve the problem of the traitors within the sect, she actually dared to bring this matter up. Of course, although Lin Qing couldn't fundamentally solve the problem of the traitors within the sect, she actually dared to bring up this matter.

Sure enough, after Lin Qing spoke, a few people's eyes flashed with joy. Although they hid it well, Lin Qing who was secretly observing them had still discovered this point. Regarding this, Lin Qing secretly remembered the few of them in her heart, as a deep chill was hidden within her eyes.