But Liu Geng was a man of Deputy Gang Leader Meng Sang, and aside from Meng Sang, there was another young alchemist who belonged to the Leader Faction at that time.
The position of an alchemist was a lucrative one and quite important for the Giant Whale Gang. A good alchemist could endlessly produce high-quality pill medicine for the Gang, which was needed both for rewarding its disciples with treasures and for the consumption of the Gang's upper echelons.
Both factions wanted to secure the position of the alchemist, which actually represented a struggle between the Leader Faction and the Vice-Leader Faction. Gong Zheng was clear about this in his heart; choosing either party would offend the other!