I am dying of old age, and I have awakened to the character of longevity.

Even Zhang Lin was taken aback.

The last time Xie An lifted the seven-hundred-斤 stone lock in front of Tang Qingyun, he seemed a bit strained.

Now, he does it with much more ease.

This kind of divine strength made Zhang Lin hesitate, filled with awe and fear.

He thought that he must befriend this mysterious old man in the future.

As for the other disciples present, they used to follow Zhang Biao and were accustomed to being idle and unruly.

They didn't take this newly appointed old man seriously.

Now, witnessing the old man display such divine strength, they were all dumbfounded and frightened.

A seven-hundred-斤 stone lock!

Looking at the entire Black Market, only Grand Deacon Lin Yun and Incense Master Wei could lift it with one arm.

Zhang Biao could never do it.

Seeing Xie An's cold, fierce eyes, they felt that this old man was not easy to get along with.

They would have to be careful from now on.

Only Liang Zhi narrowed his eyes, not knowing what he was thinking.

Wang Xiang lowered his head, gritted his teeth, and thought that the new deacon arranged by the higher-ups was indeed not easy to provoke.

Xie An continued to pretend to be fierce and ruthless: "I don't care how you did things before when you followed Zhang Biao.

From now on, following me, you must work diligently and be honest.

I hate seeing dirty things the most.

If anyone doesn't agree with my philosophy, you can leave now and find another job.

I will never stop you."

Xie An knew that in chaotic times, people's hearts were not good.

Not to mention the Tiger Wolf Gate, this Jianghu sect.

Just the words "Tiger Wolf" show the style of this sect.

Like wolves and tigers.

If he didn't use some tough methods, how could he control his subordinates?

As expected, Xie An's methods greatly deterred a group of subordinates.

However, what surprised Xie An was... surprisingly, no one stood up to express their opinion.

Until Liang Zhi took the lead and said, "Subordinate Liang Zhi is willing to serve the deacon with the loyalty of a dog or horse."

Only then did the others follow suit.

"Subordinate Wang Xiang is willing to serve the deacon wholeheartedly."

"Subordinate Xiao Liu is willing to serve the deacon with the loyalty of a dog or horse."

"Me too..."

Xie An breathed a sigh of relief, his gaze lingering on Liang Zhi for a moment, "Go down and get busy.

Liang Zhi, you stay for a moment."

Xie An could tell that Liang Zhi was the leader of this group, and his prestige among his subordinates was very high.

If he wanted to command his subordinates well, Liang Zhi was the key.

So, it was necessary to keep him for a private conversation.

Xie An didn't want the Black Market's business to be affected because he couldn't manage his subordinates well when he first arrived here.

Otherwise, Incense Master Wei and Grand Deacon would think he was incompetent.

Xie An was no longer an impatient person at this age.

But he also knew that when it was time to be decisive, he must not be ambiguous.

The measures and attitude on the first day of taking office were particularly important.

The disciples clasped their fists and retreated one after another.

Zhang Lin saw that Xie An's deterrence of his subordinates had initially taken effect, so he also found an excuse to take Zhou Xing away, only saying that he would come and call Xie An for lunch later.

Just after walking out of the courtyard, Zhou Xing couldn't help but say, "Boss, this new deacon... he really has some skills."

Zhang Lin nodded in agreement, "Indeed.

Usually, he looks polite, but when it's time to show his claws, he doesn't hesitate at all.

He is a ruthless character.

He was recommended by me, and we have a good relationship.

If he prospers in the future, I will also benefit.

Jianghu is not about fighting and killing, but about human relationships.

You Y learn a little."

Zhou Xing lowered his head: "I know."

"You know shit."

"..."

... ...

Reception hall.

Xie An sat in the chief seat, while Liang Zhi stood respectfully in front.

Xie An had been sizing up Liang Zhi, but he didn't see any fear of the old man towards him, but rather very calm.

With this kind of mentality, Xie An felt that he had something.

If the other party was directly afraid of him, it would be easy to handle.

Just be tough.

Now, it takes more effort.

After a long silence, Xie An opened his mouth, "How many years have you followed Zhang Biao?"

"Five years."

"Well, were you in charge of the Black Market's accounts before?"

"Yes."

"Go get the account books for me to see."

Finally, Liang Zhi, who had always been calm, rarely flashed a hint of panic in his eyes.

But he didn't dare to refute anything.

He said yes and left, and after a while, he came in carrying a pile of account books.

More than a dozen account books, two feet high.

Liang Zhi originally thought that the old man in front of him was just pretending, just going through the motions.

He didn't expect that the old man would actually carefully flip through them one by one.

Drip.

Liang Zhi's forehead was sweating directly.

Even in the cold weather, fine beads of sweat couldn't help but flow down from his forehead.

He had been the Black Market's accountant for five years, how could he not have made some money?

It's just that he was proficient in accounting and did it secretly.

Plus, the previous Zhang Biao was a rude man and didn't check carefully.

He was able to get away with it.

I didn't expect that this newly appointed deacon... seems to be very difficult to deal with.

The problem is... Xie An also thought so.

Since power can't deter Liang Zhi, then start with the accounts.

Having experienced the information explosion era of the previous life, Xie An has a far greater understanding of human nature than ordinary people in this world.

He still has this kind of insight.

However, Xie An doesn't understand accounting...

For a full hour, Xie An carefully flipped through five account books, but couldn't see any problems.

These accounts are too complicated, not comparable to the small jobs of pawnshops.

The latest novel is at Six 9 Book Bar!

For example, the accounts record the selling price and commission of various weapons and medicinal supplements.

How could Xie An know the pricing of these unheard of weapons and medicinal supplements?

Moreover, at different times, the selling price of the same weapons and medicinal supplements will fluctuate, making it extremely difficult to investigate.

I really can't see any problems...

But the deterrent effect has already been achieved.

Xie An saw Liang Zhi sweating profusely from the corner of his eye, and knew that there was a problem with the accounts, so he immediately pretended to be an old god and scammed Liang Zhi, "Liang Zhi, you have done a lot of tricks on the account book.

If I hand it over to the Incense Master and Grand Deacon, I'm afraid... your little life will be hard to save."

Liang Zhi was immediately flustered, how could he know that Xie An didn't understand the accounts at all?

How could he know that Xie An was scamming him?

People with a guilty conscience are already half guilty.

Plus, Xie An had previously shown a peerless martial art, with a ferocious and ruthless face, and now he carefully looked at the account books for an hour, and said that he would report it, and his little life would not be guaranteed... Liang Zhi was directly scared shitless.

Pa da.

Liang Zhi knelt on the ground with a plop, and confessed everything, "Please, Deacon, raise your hand high.

Although the villain has done some small actions, he has never done anything greedy, and he has not violated the rules of the Black Market.

It's just that the old mother in the family is seriously ill, and the medicine money is expensive.

That's why the villain had some greedy thoughts!!"

Xie An breathed a sigh of relief in his heart.

It really works!

However, Xie An did not express his position, but slowly put down the account book and coldly looked down at Liang Zhi kneeling on the ground.

The more this is the case, the more Liang Zhi feels panicked.

Bang bang bang.

Liang Zhi kowtowed fiercely, "I was wrong.

I will never be greedy in the future.

I also ask the Deacon to not report to the Incense Master and Grand Deacon.

The villain is willing to follow the lead of the adults in the future."

Xie An's eyes were stern, "You said that the old mother in the family is seriously ill, but are you deceiving me?"

Liang Zhi pointed to the sky, "The villain has absolutely no half-truth.

If there is, I will be struck by lightning and die a bad death."

Xie An nodded, his attitude finally softened: "Considering your filial piety, this deacon can understand.

But in order to prevent this from happening in the future, I need you to write a guarantee, stating your own mistakes, and guaranteeing that there will be no next time.

The guarantee will be kept by me, as long as you work hard in the future, I will not tell others."

Liang Zhi's whole body was paralyzed on the ground.

He is not a rookie anymore, how can he not know that Xie An's move is to completely control him.

With this confession, he can't refute what Xie An asks him to do in the future.

However, he has no choice.

I thought that no matter how difficult the new deacon is, I can continue to deal with it.

I didn't expect this person's methods to be so sophisticated.

On the first day of taking office, he will control himself to death.

In the end, Liang Zhi wrote the guarantee in frustration, and pressed his handprint at Xie An's request.

Xie An accepted the guarantee and put it in his pocket, only then did he feel satisfied.

It's not that Xie An is cruel, but that in the Jianghu, if you don't have some tricks, you will be played to death sooner or later.

Survival in troubled times, people's hearts are sinister, it's not just talk.

Indeed, Xie An doesn't intend to use this to threaten Liang Zhi, he just wants to manage the Black Market well after taking office, so that he can gain a firm foothold.

Having a sword in hand but not using it, and not having a sword... are completely two different things.

The so-called carrot and stick.

The prestige has been deterred, then it is necessary to give grace.

Xie An got up and left his seat, took the initiative to help Liang Zhi up, "Although you have done many tricks on the account book, the account book is well organized, it can be seen that you are a talent, and you can be reused.

However, Zhang Biao is a person who does not distinguish between right and wrong and does not recognize talents, but it has buried you.

As long as you do well next, you may not be able to promote you to deputy deacon in the future."

Liang Zhi suddenly raised his head, looking at Xie An in disbelief, his eyes a little hot.

Before, when working under Zhang Biao, Zhang Biao often scolded and cursed him, never treating him like a human being.

Although this new deacon is strict and sophisticated, he actually knows that he has great talent.

It is said that scholars die for those who know them, Liang Zhi is not just like this at this moment, but he is still very excited to be appreciated.

I immediately felt that this new deacon has a big picture, and there is a future to follow him.