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Zhang Rui's gaze was fixed tightly on Wu Li, waiting for his answer.

The reason he took the initiative to help bolster Wu Li's presence was that Wu Li's elevated status would benefit the Green Gang. Having the world's No.1 martial artist represent the Green Gang in a battle against 'Le Yuan' would, once word spread, increase the gang's prestige.

Given the Green Gang's status within the Chinese community organizations, publicly acknowledging Wu Li as the world's No.1 was no joke. By using the Green Gang's reputation to raise Wu Li's profile, the news would surely cause a huge commotion.

The title of the world's No.1 was the highest honor for a martial artist but also a tremendous pressure and burden. Once Wu Li accepted the title, even if 'Le Yuan' didn't cause him any trouble, numerous others would.

Wu Li looked at Zhang Rui, feeling moved that he had finally reached this step.

"In that case, I shall trouble everyone." Wu Li said calmly.

He had accepted!!

Everyone, including Zhang Rui, was inwardly shaken. They had not expected Wu Li to accept so readily, without the slightest hesitation.

"Haha, wonderful! I never imagined that in my lifetime, I'd be sitting at the same table as the world's No.1 martial artist."

Zhang Rui laughed and pointed to a seat, "Master Wu, please!"

...

A day later, with the Green Gang's intentional spreading, the news of Wu Li attending the Green Gang's banquet quickly spread out.

Soon, within the circles of Chinese community organizations, many became aware of how Wu Li had broken Yang Yu's Chasing Light Sword with a single move at the banquet, and how the Green Gang willingly acknowledged him as the world's No.1 martial artist.

After the Green Gang's acknowledgement, the fifteen branches of the American Hongmen also swiftly followed suit, declaring to the outside world that Wu Li was the world's No.1!

With the recognition from both the American Hongmen and the Green Gang, Wu Li's title as the world's No.1 martial artist was halfway established. In a short period of time, many Chinese organizations sent out invitations to Wu Li, eager to discuss having him represent them.

"Oh, so many organizations?"

Wu Li was surprised as well when he received the invitations, as virtually every renowned Chinese organization had sent one.

"It seems the title of the world's No.1 martial artist is indeed useful."

Wu Li said with a smile, and then looked towards Qian Kun, "Do you have any advice on which one to visit next?"

"I suggest we go to this one first."

Qian Kun picked one out from the stack of invitations and handed it to Wu Li.

His attitude towards Wu Li had changed from before, instinctively showing much more respect.

He was a Major General, one with real powers, and he was also the principal person responsible for turning Hua Jian Security into a major alliance among the Chinese. His future status was bound to be even higher. So, his previous attitude towards Wu Li was somewhat condescending, as he saw Wu Li, no matter how formidable, as ultimately just a subordinate.

However, as Wu Li defeated Bai Tao at the Hongmen kinship conference and then offered to take on 'Le Yuan' single-handedly, Qian Kun's attitude towards Wu Li began to change.

Now that Wu Li was publicly recognized as the world's No.1 martial artist by both the American Hongmen and the Green Gang, even though Wu Li seemed unchanged, Qian Kun became subconsciously more cautious and much more respectful when interacting with him.

It felt like a wealthy friend had suddenly become the richest person in the world, inevitably changing the way one interacts with them.

Aside from the fame, Wu Li's influence and significance also made Qian Kun feel inadequate.

For instance, simply the organization's decision to have all overseas intelligence groups serve just Wu Li alone was something Qian Kun's military rank, no matter how much it was elevated, would find hard to achieve!

Wu Li certainly noticed the change in Qian Kun's attitude. It wasn't just Qian Kun; others around Wu Li, such as Luo Bin, also noticeably changed their behavior towards him after the news of his world's No.1 title spread, saying in their words: "You've become more and more dignified."

Such is the power of reputation!

"Huaqing Gang?"

Wu Li took the invitation, glanced at it, and read the last signature.

The Huaqing Gang was originally founded by several chefs with Green Gang backgrounds, who were skilled in martial arts and exceptional at using knives, all hailing from Guangdong. Over time, it grew, and now its primary influence was in Canada. In the Chinese community organizations, the Huaqing Gang's power could be said to be second only to Hongmen and the Green Gang, and they even showed a growing tendency to surpass the Green Gang in recent years.

"Then let's go check out the Huaqing Gang next."

Wu Li put down the invitation and decided on the next part of his itinerary.

...

Canada, Vancouver.

In a spacious room, a circle of armchairs made from Purple Shaking Wood were laid out, with seven middle-aged men sitting atop them.

They were the high-ranking members of the Huaqing Gang, currently engaged in ritual proceedings.

"Wu Li has agreed to the invitation, and he'll be in Vancouver tomorrow," a man began.

"Right now, he truly is unparalleled in reputation, the World's No.1... Tsk, tsk, remarkable!"

"Bai Tao of the Hongmen lost, Yang Yu of the Green Gang faced him with the Chasing Light Sword against his bare hands, and couldn't withstand a single move. Now it's our turn. What should we use to welcome this World's No.1 master?"

As soon as these words were spoken, the rest grew quiet, and for a moment, no one spoke.

The Huaqing Gang had invited Wu Li because they naturally wanted him to represent them to settle things with 'Le Yuan.' But before that, they definitely needed to gauge Wu Li's strength firsthand. Even if he was already touted as the World's No.1 master, proper protocol must still be followed, and the methods must be clever, or else it would undercut the Huaqing Gang's reputation and make them seem small in others' eyes.

But the key issue was that martial artists like Bai Tao and Yang Yu were too rare, and the Huaqing Gang truly didn't have anyone of that caliber, which made things difficult.

"Why not have Zheng Yuan and a few others join forces to seek Wu Li's guidance?" someone suggested.

The Zheng Yuan mentioned was a famous Great Boxer in the Canadian Martial Arts Circle, comparable to the Hongmen's Double Flower Red Stick.

"That's not appropriate. Luo Bin and others from South Africa already lost in a five-against-one fight. If we do the same, wouldn't it look as if the Huaqing Gang and that bunch from South Africa are no different?"

"Then, how about Uncle Jian takes action?" someone tentatively asked.

"Uncle Jian? He's not a person from the Martial Arts Circle."

"Moreover, Uncle Jian is not skilled in straightforward combat; are we really considering having Uncle Jian launch a sneak attack? That's too..."

"That won't work; this won't work; then come up with a solution, will you!"

"Aren't we discussing it right now?"

...

"Alright."

A voice came from outside the door, as an elderly man with a face full of wrinkles and graying hair, donning a grey Zhongshan suit, walked in.

"Uncle Jian!"

The seven seated members of the Huaqing Gang stood up to greet the old man.

"Why have you come?"

Uncle Jian sighed, "I'm aware of the recent events. I never thought I'd live to see someone claim the title of World's No.1 in my lifetime."

"Uncle Jian, are you thinking...?"

Uncle Jian nodded, "Let me meet this World's No.1 tomorrow."

The others looked at one another; with Uncle Jian putting it that way, they naturally had no objections.

While Uncle Jian might not be famous in the Martial Arts World, in the Underworld, he held a resounding moniker:

The King of Hidden Weapons!