Chapter 490 - Chapter 490: Chapter 482 Successor_1 (2/2)

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After being promoted to a Grade One Executor, as long as one doesn’t make any major mistakes, once their cultivation breaks through to the Spirit Qi Realm, they can be discussed by the Gang Leader and deputy gang leaders in a meeting to be promoted to deputy gang leader.

“What sets the Black Tiger Gang apart from other factions is that it’s easy to become an elder, but extremely difficult to become a deputy gang leader,”

Gongsun Jin patiently clarified for Qin Niu.

It seemed to be indeed the case.

The Black Tiger Gang had two high-level circles, one was the elder circle, and the other was the main circle.

The elders basically had no real power; they only had the right to make suggestions and vote but no actual managerial or military authority.

But every deputy gang leader held real power, either in charge of law enforcement or military forces.

In terms of status, the elders couldn’t even begin to compare with the deputy gang leaders.

Another point was that in other gangs, elders could replace the Gang Leader if needed.

For instance, in the Shennong Sect or the Nine Insect Gang, if the Gang Leader died in battle or joined an Immortal Sect, it was highly likely that the Great Elder would take over as Gang Leader.

But for the Black Tiger Gang, an elder could only ever be an elder, with no chance of becoming the Gang Leader in their lifetime.

On the contrary, the deputy gang leaders could become the official Gang Leader at any time.

This unique talent selection mechanism was precisely why the Black Tiger Gang had steadily advanced over the years.

The internal stability was solid, with virtually no incidents of internal strife due to power struggles ever occurring.

“Now that Brother Qin has become a Grade One Executor, as long as your cultivation breaks through to the Spirit Qi Realm in the future, I estimate you’ll quickly be promoted to a deputy gang leader position.”

“I… I can’t even dare to dream of such good fortune!”

Qin Niu finally understood how valuable being a Grade One Executor was.

It was a lot better than the first-class noble title he got last time.

After all, there were several hundred people in the Black Tiger Gang who had been conferred the title of first-class nobles, but very few who could become Grade One Executors.

“Haha, so you see, you should be bolder and look further ahead,” Gongsun Jin said with a laugh as he stroked his beard.

“The thousand mu of fertile land awarded to you is on the other side of the Tianshui River. During this campaign, our Gang wiped out the Shennong Sect and acquired a large amount of their land. A portion of it was set aside as rewards for the meritorious soldiers. Here are the land deed and map, you should take some time to take possession of it. You can rent it out, cultivate it yourself, or sell it, as you see fit.”

Qin Niu accepted the land deed with both hands.

The Black Tiger Gang was always clear about rewards and punishments, and the reward given to him was indeed quite generous.

Keep in mind that it took years of diligent management for the Yan family of Jade Stream Town to accrue a thousand mu of fertile land.

The reward Qin Niu received now was directly equivalent to the estate of a local landlord.

“By the way, these two personal guards of the gang leaders are also awarded to you. Their salaries are covered by the Black Tiger Gang, and they are assigned to protect you and be at your disposal. Each personal guard is a valuable asset to the Gang, so I ask that you treat them well, Brother Qin.”

After Gongsun Jin finished speaking, he waved his hand at Iron Tiger and Ye Ji, who immediately went to stand behind Qin Niu.

“This, I should probably not accept these personal guards! The Gang Leader is the soul and core of the Black Tiger Gang and needs more protection than I do. Besides, I live in the countryside and rarely encounter any dangers.”

Qin Niu didn’t want these two guards.

Mainly, he was afraid of being surveilled.

These two were like the loyal retainers and personal soldiers trained by the Gang Leader, and they would undoubtedly have greater loyalty to him. Placing them by Qin Niu’s side was like installing two spies next to him, wasn’t it?

Moreover, the cultivation of these two was only in the Innate Realm, not even a match for Qin Niu’s Green Demon Bee.

“Brother Qin, this decision comes from the Gang Leader himself and is also the usual practice in the Gang. Every Grade One Executor in our Gang is a core talent that we cannot afford to risk. If they come from prestigious families, they will find their own personal guards, whose salaries are paid by the Gang.

If they are from common roots or small families, the Gang Leader will assign two personal guards.”

Gongsun Jin explained to Qin Niu.

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