Having tasted success, Master Gu's ambition swelled along with it. He gathered a group of underlings and set his sights on a coal mine in the suburbs of Tiannan City.
Using the same aggressive tactics, he forced the mine owner to sell the operating rights at a low price, thereby laying the foundation for his wealth.
In short, Master Gu's rise to prominence was built on using illicit means to forcefully acquire profits. Whenever anyone refused to yield a share to him, they would face his relentless harassment.
Chapter 60