961: Chapter 957: Coercion!
961: Chapter 957: Coercion!
“Take us inside to sit down, and don’t forget to clean up the place.
Alice doesn’t like filth!”
Ye Tian said casually, without bothering to reprimand the Flying Tiger Gang boss in front of him.
“Alright, alright!
You guys, go inside and clean up!”
The Flying Tiger Gang boss dared not defy Ye Tian’s words and nodded repeatedly with a forced smile.
A few Flying Tiger Gang members hurried into the gang’s base, and after fifteen minutes of cleaning, they finally came out.
“Boss, it’s all cleaned up!”
The members spoke in unison, allowing the Flying Tiger Gang boss to graciously invite Ye Tian, Black Widow, and Dracula into the building.
Although it was the Flying Tiger Gang’s stronghold, the interior was still a chaotic mess — chairs, tables, and all sorts of items were scattered haphazardly…
Even after cleaning, the state of the place was barely tolerable; without the cleaning, it would undoubtedly have been in utter disarray!
“Boss, please have a seat!
Please take a seat!”
The Flying Tiger Gang boss eagerly ushered Ye Tian to the central chair.
Since he had overheard Black Widow and Dracula refer to Ye Tian as “Boss,” he followed suit.
Ye Tian settled into the chair, while Black Widow and Dracula took seats beside him.
“I heard your Flying Tiger Gang has a history of 100 years?
Is that really the case?”
Ye Tian cast a cool gaze at the Flying Tiger Gang boss and asked faintly.
“Yes, yes, yes!
Although it’s somewhat exaggerated, it’s not far from the truth overall.”
The Flying Tiger Gang boss nodded submissively, and knowing Ye Tian wanted to hear more, he began narrating enthusiastically.
It turns out, the name “Flying Tiger Gang” originates from the legendary Flying Tigers during WWII!
The railway connecting India, Burma, and China was originally built by Americans, playing an extremely crucial role during the war.
Ledo was the terminus of this railway, attracting a substantial presence of Americans during WWII.
The elite US Air Force Flying Tigers had significant influence in Ledo as well.
Thus, after the Allied victory in WWII, the Flying Tiger Gang emerged in Ledo!
Although the gang’s name has lofty origins, their actions have been rather petty, including stealing and robbing at the train station, smuggling arms, trafficking drugs, and more… In short, nothing good!
However, since Ledo is situated at the border and falls outside Indian government jurisdiction, coupled with the local police turning a blind eye to the Flying Tiger Gang’s deeds, the gang has flourished without interference.
As things stand, the Flying Tiger Gang truly has been around for nearly 100 years!
“I see.”
After hearing the gang leader’s story, Ye Tian nodded slightly and surveyed the Flying Tiger Gang members standing in the room.
“Although you’re situated at the border, you’re still citizens of India!
Now that India has closed itself off and expelled foreigners, what’s the purpose of this?
Do you know?”
Ye Tian asked directly.
The Flying Tiger Gang boss quickly responded, “Well, in India, this kind of crackdown on foreigners typically happens every two to three years.
After expelling them, a grand Feast of the Virgin is held.”
The Flying Tiger Gang boss’s reply aligned with the rumors Ye Tian had heard on the train.
Ye Tian pressed further, “A grand Feast of the Virgin?
Is this different from the Feast of the Virgin known internationally?”
“Well…
there seems to be some differences…”
The Flying Tiger Gang boss stammered nervously, his vague answer making Ye Tian dissatisfied.
Ye Tian glared at the gang boss, and the man instantly trembled all over…
“Boss, every word I’ve said is true!
If you don’t believe me, you can ask the others!”
The Flying Tiger Gang boss defended himself anxiously, prompting Ye Tian to sweep his eyes around the room and coldly ask, “Is this true?”
The other gang members quickly nodded…
“Yes, yes, yes!
What he said is absolutely accurate, not a single falsehood!”
“That’s the way things are.
We ordinary Indians, though aware there are some discrepancies between the two Feast of the Virgin celebrations, have no idea what those differences truly are!”
“As border villagers, we’ve never seen what the genuine Feast of the Virgin is like, so we have no way of describing it to you!”
…
Listening to these Flying Tiger Gang members, Ye Tian realized they weren’t lying.
If that were the case, there was no point in further questioning them!
Ye Tian turned to the Flying Tiger Gang boss and asked, “You Indians are all Hindu, aren’t you?
Why is it that you don’t care about the Hindu Feast of the Virgin?”
“It’s because we’ve been forced into it!” The Flying Tiger Gang boss sighed deeply.
“Indians are coerced into Hinduism the moment they’re born, without any freedom to choose, and must remain faithful for life.
Defiance results in execution!
If I could choose, I wouldn’t want to be Indian at all.
No other people or nations in the world can comprehend what it’s like to live in India — it’s a life filled with suffering, worse than death!”
Everyone in the room was a gang member, bound by loyalty to their leader, and Ye Tian and his companions were foreigners.
Thus, the Flying Tiger Gang boss dared to openly critique Hinduism.
Ye Tian listened carefully.
While his knowledge of India was limited, he had heard about the plight of Hindu believers within its borders…
Men fared better, but the fate of women was beyond tragic.
That’s why news of Indian women being raped and murdered frequently surfaced online; women in India had no social standing whatsoever.
Their subjugation in this country was suffocating…
Of course, at this moment, Ye Tian was not concerned about the fate of Indian women!
Since the Flying Tiger Gang boss and his members knew little about the Feast of the Virgin, there was no need to pursue the topic further…
Ye Tian’s primary reason for visiting the Flying Tiger Gang in South City was their unparalleled control of local intelligence due to their longstanding influence.
Without ceremony, Ye Tian stated, “Since I can’t get any clues from your gang members, I want you to help me locate the three Hindu monks who got off the train with me.
Find out where they’re staying.
If everything goes as expected, they should still be in this small town of Ledo!”
“What!?”
Ye Tian’s demand left the Flying Tiger Gang boss stunned!
“But…
Boss…
this kind of thing…
you’re asking us to take on…
it’s like sending us to get killed!
If word gets out, the Flying Tiger Gang would be finished!”
The gang leader scrambled to evade responsibility, prompting Black Widow to interject, “Are you telling me the mighty Flying Tiger Gang doesn’t even dare investigate the whereabouts of three monks?
When you were stealing at the train station, your guts seemed plenty big!
What happened now?
You’re not afraid of the cops, but scared of some monks?”
“Of course!
In India, the status of Brahmin monks is the highest!”
The Flying Tiger Gang boss explained further.
As he described, Brahmins held the utmost status in India, akin to nobility.
Despite their often tattered robes, monks in India are considered aristocrats—Brahmins.
Only Brahmins can become monks in India; people from other caste levels are strictly forbidden!
If anyone dared impersonate a monk, they would be executed!
Thus, anyone walking the streets clad in monk robes was unquestioningly a noble—a Brahmin!
Ye Tian understood the gang leader’s reservations, but given the current situation, he couldn’t let the Flying Tiger Gang have its way!
“Is that so?
In India, monks are untouchable!”
Ye Tian sneered coldly, his gaze filled with deadly intent as he stared at the gang boss.
“But have you considered that investigating the whereabouts of three monks could be done discreetly?
If you gather information quietly, those monks won’t suspect you at all!
However, if you refuse to investigate, then I’ll deal with your Flying Tiger Gang myself.
This gang, which has ruled Ledo for nearly 100 years, might meet its end today!
Weigh it carefully—you decide!”
As he spoke, Ye Tian unleashed his **Xuan Yun Technique**!
The Xuan Yun Technique was the foundation of all the power within Ye Tian’s body.
When he activated it, his entire reservoir of energy surged forth.
The Flying Tiger Gang headquarters, already a dilapidated structure, could not withstand the magnitude of Ye Tian’s immense power.
As Ye Tian released his power, the building began to tremble violently.
Cracks spread across the floor, and the beams creaked and shuddered…
The entire house was on the verge of collapse!
“Oh heavens…
oh my heavens…”
The gang boss cried out in shock.
Though he knew Ye Tian was formidable, he hadn’t anticipated him to be this terrifying!
Such power…
it was akin to that of a deity!
“Boss!
Please, stop unleashing your divine wrath!
We’ll investigate right away!
We’ll investigate right away!”
The Flying Tiger Gang leader yelled desperately.
If Ye Tian continued to release his energy, it wouldn’t just be this building collapsing—every Flying Tiger Gang member present would likely perish under Ye Tian’s might!
Though the Flying Tiger Gang wasn’t a legitimate organization, it had lasted nearly 100 years.
Naturally, the gang boss didn’t want its annihilation to occur under his leadership.
Compared to the risks of investigating the three Hindu monks, this was undoubtedly a better option…
“That works.
But remember—this is entirely voluntary on your part.
I’m not forcing you at all!”
As the Flying Tiger Gang boss yielded, Ye Tian stopped exerting his power, retracting the force of the Xuan Yun Technique back into his body.
The room returned to tranquility.