Becoming a god by following the natural order and seeking good fortune and avoiding misfortune.

Chapter 28 Spirit Milk Acquired
With Ma Changhai bowing his head in defeat and the Seven Stars Gang members surrendering one after another, the fierce battle that swept through the entire headquarters of the Seven Stars Gang finally came to an end.

Under Chen Sheng's orders, a large number of officers and soldiers began to systematically count and confiscate the gold and silver treasures accumulated by the Seven Star Gang, all of which were spoils of war.

Ma Changhai was personally escorted into the inner hall by Chen Sheng, with Yang Hu following closely behind.

At this moment, Yang Hu had no more scruples. His hateful gaze was fixed on Ma Changhai as if it were a physical object. That look made Ma Changhai feel a mixture of shock and anger, as well as a bit confused. Yang Hu had stabbed him in the back, so why did it seem like he was the one who owed him something?
“Commander Chen,” Ma Changhai said, his voice hoarse as he struggled to maintain his strength, “the disturbance in the north of the city was not my intention. It was all instigated by the Gao family. If you want revenge, you should go after the Gao family. Why use my family to threaten me?”

"I will go find the Gao family myself."

Chen Sheng looked down at him and said, "Now, I'm giving you a chance."

"What opportunity?" Ma Changhai asked instinctively.

"Hand over the treasure left behind by Chen Xingzhou, and I'll give you a quick death. I can guarantee the safety of your family." Chen Sheng spoke each word clearly, his eyes blazing. The Chen Xingzhou he spoke of was none other than the original owner's father.

"Chen Xingzhou!"

Upon hearing that familiar name, Ma Changhai's pupils constricted, and he looked at Chen Sheng with suspicion and uncertainty. "You...who exactly are you? How do you know about this?"

Few people knew of the existence of that treasure; even within the Seven Star Gang, only a handful knew of it. Yet Chen Sheng was able to pinpoint its existence in a single sentence.

An incredible thought quickly took shape in his mind, and as this thought emerged, the more he looked at Chen Sheng's face, the more familiar it seemed.

How I know is not important.

Chen Sheng sat upright in a large mahogany chair, his tone indifferent, "The important thing is, are you willing to be honest?"

"You...you're the son that Chief Chen kept outside, aren't you?"

Although Ma Changhai had doubts, he was already seven or eight parts certain in his heart—the same surname, the knowledge of the treasure, the vague resemblance in eyebrows and eyes to Chen Xingzhou... all the clues pointed to this answer.

Chen Sheng remained silent, neither admitting nor denying.

Ma Changhai hurriedly defended himself:

"Commander Chen, please understand! I truly did not kill the old gang leader; it was the Gao family who did it. I only learned of it afterward. The treasure was found in a hidden compartment in his room, but its mechanism is so intricate that I have yet to be able to open it..."

Only now did he realize why Chen Sheng had targeted the Seven Star Gang and why so many members of the gang had defected. It was all because of the return of Chen Sheng, the old gang leader's bloodline.

Those former subordinates who had been kind to Chen Xingzhou were naturally willing to sacrifice themselves to repay his kindness.

"Where is it?" Chen Sheng asked repeatedly, his tone leaving no room for argument.

"I...can I exchange my life for mine? There's no deep-seated hatred between us. This position of gang leader was rightfully yours, and I can give it back to you. From now on, I'm willing to wholeheartedly assist you..."

Ma Changhai begged for mercy in a pitiful voice.

"Only one of you, your wife, and your child can live."

Chen Sheng raised the corners of his mouth slightly, revealing a cold smile: "This is the price you have to pay."

Upon hearing this, Yang Hu's expression changed drastically. He looked at Chen Sheng with worry, only to see the other give him a reassuring look.

"I……"

Ma Changhai struggled with his feelings, but finally hardened his heart and said, "I...I want to live."

"Okay, I promise you." Chen Sheng said calmly.

"The thing... is hidden in a secret compartment by my bedside in my bedroom..."

Chen Sheng nodded slightly, signaling Yang Hu to go and retrieve the item.

After Yang Hu left, he looked at Ma Changhai and asked in a deep voice, "Now, tell me the cause of my father's death. Why did the Gao family target him?" Ma Changhai lowered his head, looking troubled.

"I don't know the specific reasons either. It was Third Master Gao who told me about this. He only said that the old gang leader... harbored ill intentions and had been planting confidants and cultivating his own power within the gang over the years, intending to break away from the Gao family's control, so..."

Seeing Chen Sheng's disappointed expression, Ma Changhai hurriedly added: "However... I later heard my wife mention unintentionally that the old gang leader was killed because he stumbled upon something he shouldn't have known."

"How could your wife know these things?" Chen Sheng frowned slightly, not entirely convinced.

Ma Changhai looked embarrassed: "I was referring to the eldest daughter of the Gao family who was sent to marry me. Ever since the old gang leader had his accident, the Gao family has lost faith in the gang, which is why they sent their eldest daughter to marry him. However, she has been staying with the Gao family recently because of Gao Qiheng's funeral and has not been in the gang."

"Young Master, the item has been found." Yang Hu strode in, carrying a uniquely shaped wooden box.

“This is…” Chen Sheng’s gaze fell on the wooden box.

"This item is called the 'Heavenly Secret Box,' a treasure that the old gang leader specially sought out from the capital city," Ma Changhai hurriedly explained, trying his best to show its value. "It contains multiple mechanisms; if it is forcibly opened without a special key, the mechanisms will instantly destroy the contents of the box."

Chen Sheng took the wooden box, ordered Yang Hu to guard Ma Changhai, and went into a side room alone to examine it carefully.

Sure enough, he found a groove somewhere on the box. With a slight thought, he took out the warm jade from his pocket and gently inserted it—it fit perfectly.

With a gentle press, the Heavenly Secret Box unfolded layer by layer, and the warm jade was quietly enveloped by the mechanism. After a moment, the lid slowly opened, revealing a jade bottle about the size of a thumb.

Earth Spirit Milk!

Chen Sheng uncorked the bottle, and a delicate fragrance wafted out. Inside the bottle was the thick, creamy white spiritual milk.

……

"Tell me anything else you know."

Chen Sheng returned to the inner hall and did not mention a word about what had just happened.

Yang Hu and Ma Changhai dared not ask any further questions.

To demonstrate his value, Ma Changhai revealed many more secrets of the Gao family, but unfortunately most of them were of little use to Chen Sheng.

"Commander, a large number of soldiers from the West City have arrived outside, and it seems there are also members of the Gao family. They are confronting the brothers!" Yan Ming rushed in to report. Chen Sheng nodded slightly and got up to leave.

"Young Master, what should we do with this person?"

Seeing Chen Sheng about to leave, Yang Hu couldn't help but ask urgently, "Although Ma Changhai is not Chen Sheng's father's killer, he is his blood enemy. His father was forced to his death by Ma Changhai."

Chen Sheng paused, walked up to Yang Hu, and looked at him meaningfully: "I always keep my word. Since I said I wouldn't kill him, I will never do it."

After saying this, Chen Sheng turned and left.

After a moment's thought, Ma Changhai's eyes flickered slightly, and he thanked him repeatedly.
"Thank you, young master."

But he didn't notice that Yang Hu beside him had already gripped his long knife tightly with an expressionless face and was slowly walking towards Ma Changhai.

"What do you want to do?"

Ma Changhai was greatly alarmed and quickly brought up Chen Sheng to warn the other party.

But faced with Ma Changhai's warning, Yang Hu raised his long sword and said, word by word:

“My father is Yang Kaisu, whom you forced to his death. Ma Changhai, remember to give him my regards when you get to the underworld.”

"puff!"
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