Shi Potian smiled gently and said, "Mr. Bei, long time no see."
Overjoyed, Bei Haishi said, "Lord Leader, you have finally returned! Come, come, sit down. Your subordinate has an important matter to report to you." Pulling Shi Potian down to a seat, Bei Haishi first exchanged a few pleasantries, explaining how, during his absence over the past few months, the Changle Help had grown and expanded its territory. The help now boasted over twenty thousand members and was flourishing, making it a formidable force in the pugilistic world that could not be underestimated.
Bei Haishi happily continued, "Our help holds its annual grand gathering on the third day of the third month. All incense masters from the main helm and branch leaders from various regions have already gathered in Zhenjiang to discuss major internal affairs. Lord Leader, you have arrived at the very right time. Recently, those bronze medallions have reappeared in the martial arts world, and our brothers have been inexplicably disappearing left and right. Panic has gripped the help, and your subordinate is incompetent, as this matter remains unresolved. I wonder if the Lord Leader encountered the Two Envoys of Reward and Punishment along the way?"
Chapter 27