Chapter 333: Mixing in the Underworld

Chapter 333: Mixing in the Underworld

Currently, the most powerful forces in the underworld organizations are Helong Hall and the Dark Alliance.

However, the Dark Alliance is more like a hired assassin organization, gathering all sorts of talents skilled in shady dealings. They work for money, but within their ranks, there’s no unified power.

Meanwhile, even though Helong Hall has fewer masters than the Dark Alliance, they are highly organized, with clear hierarchical structures, capable of ruling a territory.

In this world, many large organizations appear cohesive on the surface, but internally they are rife with intrigue, and their ostentation merely masks their inherent weaknesses.

Helong Hall claims to have strong cohesion and is the most prosperous and united underworld organization.

Of course, while they are indeed strong, the unity is another story.

Helong Hall is Mu family’s family, and it is a big family. Back when Helong Hall hadn’t risen yet, several heads were indeed quite united.

But once they became powerful, infighting began, and they started secretly eliminating the other heads’ factions.

This is the so-called, “Share hardships together and roll away with good fortune.”

Precisely because Helong Hall claims unity, Mu Yiting leveraged this point to recruit people.

After all, she is indeed part of Helong Hall, and those who want to join can meet her requirements.

Of course, some people take the initiative to learn more about Helong Hall and receive whispers of information saying Helong Hall is divided into several factions. To get into Helong Hall, one must join a powerful faction, or else they’ll get beaten up.

Mu Yiting knew about this and deliberately absorbed the essence taught by Lin Nuo:

Spread rumors, create information gaps, and confuse outsiders.

Lin Nuo had said that once a rumor is out, denying it will take you running in circles. Whenever you are weak and want to oppose a strong force, just spread rumors to make them squirm.

However, that was merely Lin Nuo blowing off steam after a few sips of cold water.

Nonetheless, Mu Yiting took it to heart as a sacred tenet in her mind.

Right now, they are focused on one thing: wherever there are rumors, they will turn all those whispers into lies.

They want those desperate to join Helong Hall to think that Mu Yiting’s faction is the dominant force within, leading them unknowingly into her organization.

However, this recruitment method will inevitably attract other troubles, but overall it is still more beneficial than harmful.

Yet, this tactic will be noticed by other heads eventually; other factions in Helong Hall won’t just let her grow her influence.

Mu Yiting also realized this and planned to stop while ahead.

There were only a few more rounds of recruitment left, and Mu Yiting intended to finish this task before pulling back.

She told her subordinates:

“After we finish recruiting the last few batches of talents, we’ll stop and shift our focus to manage and train them for our true use.”

“Ying Zhu’s brilliance!”

Several subordinates promptly sang her praises with the typical flourish of 666, partly flattery, but mostly out of admiration for Mu Yiting.

Next, Mu Yiting planned to personally recruit newcomers since, as the leader, she should at least show her face.

Of course, she didn’t let Ling Meng in on her secret recruitment activities, and Ling Meng still thought that Helong Hall’s major faction was recruiting newbies.

Ling Meng had discussed this matter with Mu Yiting, who pretended to worry and talked about how the expansion of Helong Hall’s force would threaten the Refining Demon Sect.

This was a classic case of sowing discord.

This tactic was also deeply influenced by Lin Nuo’s thoughts.

Mu Yiting could grasp many truths from Lin Nuo’s ramblings and apply them practically, achieving unexpected results.

…

Lin Nuo has come down from the mountain again, this time to undertake an exceedingly challenging task.

To go undercover in Helong Hall.

The superior’s request: to explore the whereabouts of “Tianhong Secret Method” and “Secret Realm Map” in Helong Hall and bring them back, while also understanding Helong Hall’s plans. He is to send information back to Xuanyun Sect through the contact person Qin Shili.

His plan: to infiltrate Helong Hall, grab both treasures, provide false intelligence to Xuanyun Sect, and let Helong Hall and Xuanyun Sect engage in mutual attacks while he reaps the benefits.

Ultimate goal: to consolidate Helong Hall, destroy Xuanyun Sect, and overthrow the Luo family’s reign.

Brilliant!

Alright, the target is set; now it’s all about taking the time to realize it.

A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step; no matter how grand the objective, one must take the first step.

The first step is to infiltrate Helong Hall as a junior henchman.

With his villainous instincts and abilities, could he not thrive in the underworld?

Let’s go, to ascend the peak of life!

Once Lin Nuo descended from Tianling Mountain, he obviously needed to dress up and disguise himself. This time, in the underworld, a fierce look is essential.

A scar is a must, and it should be deep; his gaze should be fierce, and his skin should be darkened—not like he was trying to be a pretty boy; he needed to look as dark as he could.

And tattoos, he needed some as well, but he wouldn’t go to a professional tattoo artist, as that would leave a permanent mark.

He knew there was a type of tattoo sticker in the Black Market that he could buy and then apply himself.

The sword from Xuanyun Sect couldn’t be used; he naturally had to carry a black sword under a false identity.

With his makeup and gear all set, the next step was to find a way to become a henchman in the underworld.

Having previously mixed in the Black Market, he could gather some intel and learned that Helong Hall is currently recruiting newcomers. As for the recruitment conditions, they simply require being ruthless and having proficiency in certain weapons and combat skills.

Of course, those with backgrounds in other underworld organizations would get priority.

Helong Hall is a large underworld organization, and even being a junior henchman would be competitive, but Lin Nuo doesn’t worry; a little show of skill, and he can breeze through.

After finding out the recruitment location, Lin Nuo immediately made his way there. Upon arrival, he saw a variety of people waiting for interviews.

Once the one who said, “I’ll never work a day in my life” was forced to apply for a henchman, waiting for an interview.

This recruitment looked rather professional, with people greeting, guiding, and interviewers—truly befitting the largest underworld organization.

Lin Nuo found a place to sit, and beside him sat a rugged-looking guy with a scar on his face. He looked like another interviewee.

He had a pair of icy cold eyes; they scanned Lin Nuo for a moment before turning away.

Arrogant, disdainful.

Lin Nuo ignored him; after all, there were plenty of folks like that around, no need to dwell on it.

After a long wait, Lin Nuo finally got his chance to enter the interview.

Inside, the interviewer was a man in his thirties looking very fierce. His tone was heavy, and just speaking to him would scare most people.

The interviewer chatted with him briefly, generally asking about his background and experience. Lin Nuo had it all fabricated and answered smoothly, earning a nod of general approval from the interviewer.

Then the interviewer stood up from his chair and said to Lin Nuo:

“Next, I’ll assess your combat skills. I’ll trade three blows with you, and if you can hold on, you’re selected. If you can knock me down, you’ll earn two levels above the other newbies. Of course, that’s unlikely; are you ready?”

“Mm, ready.”

The interviewer would hold back; after all, few newcomers could withstand his full power—this was just a swift assessment of core candidates.

However, the moment the interviewer struck, Lin Nuo knocked him down with the first blow.