After the surrendered water bandit leaders departed, each with their own thoughts, only Yu Qiantong and Li Qianlang remained in the main hall.
The look of reverence on Li Qianlang's face hadn't faded, but it was now mixed with a hint of a knowing smile, and his posture became more relaxed.
Those leaders, who had been intimidated into submission, didn't know that Li Qianlang had actually caught wind of the Cyan Flood Dragon Alliance's intention to consolidate the Changshan Waters long ago. He had secretly surrendered and pledged his allegiance much earlier.
It was precisely for this reason that he was able to secure the position of Vice Squad Leader in the newly established Changshan Sub-Branch.
The reason he had been able to seize the initiative was simple—over a month ago, he had learned through secret channels that the waterway forces of several neighboring counties had already been covertly consolidated by the Cyan Flood Dragon Alliance using similar methods.
