Jianghu has always had its own system.
However, influenced by wuxia novels, the term "jianghu" at first gives the impression of loyalty and righteousness.
But that is far from the truth.
What is referred to as "jianghu" is actually the underworld.
If you replace it with "underworld," you'd sense the emergence of gusty winds and looming shadows of knives and swords.
Peel back the superficial layer of cloth, and all you can see are the despicable and the sordid.
Wen'an City is neither large nor small, and those who could be considered bosses in their own right were all influential figures who competed in secret while maintaining a harmonious façade.
A'bao wasn't worth mentioning compared to Zhang Cheng.
And before the likes of A'bao, Niu Yong was not worth mentioning either.
Is it about who has more underlings when it comes to underworld bosses?
Of course not.
It's about who has more money and a sturdier umbrella of protection from higher-ups.
