SMACK!
SMACK! SMACK! SMACK!
After a mont of stunned silence, Ding Yuchen grabbed Shang Yuenong and began slapping her viciously across the face.
He roared furiously, "Damn your whole family, you stinking bitch! What kind of grudge do you have to screw over like this? I'll kill you!"
Thank god I watched the surveillance footage. Otherwise, I would've just rushed in like an idiot and been killed instantly. This was all Shang Yuenong's doing!
"Ah—"
Shang Yuenong fell to the ground, clutching her head. As she was kicked repeatedly, she scread in pain. Seeing that the others were also about to take their anger out on her, she endured the agony and cried out in fear, "That bastard is only powerful because of the sharp sword in his hand! Without it, he's just a toothless dog! What is there to be afraid of?"
"This..."
Ding Yuchen and the others exchanged hesitant glances. They were tempted to steal the sword; such a rare item would surely fetch a sky-high price! But they didn't dare take the risk. If they were cleaved in two while trying to grab it, all the money in the world would be for soone else to spend. They'd be dead.
"If you want to snatch it, go ahead! I'm staying out of this!"
" too."
"He doesn't know about the surveillance and hasn't seen us. Let's get out of here!"
"No matter how strong he is, as long as we find a place to hide, he can't do a thing to us!"
In the end, their fear of death overwheld their greed. They beat a hasty retreat.
Shang Yuenong was pathetic. Despite them nearly beating her to death, she still subconsciously followed them. At this mont, huddling together was the only thing that gave her a shred of security.
She began to feel regret. Why did I lose my mind and insist on settling scores with Lin Tang? If he discovers the surveillance footage and sees what I did, he'll co to kill , won't he? He definitely will! He definitely will! What should I do...
"Hey, look at this!"
Suddenly, one of them pointed to a new ssage on their phone. The others weren't in the mood to care, but then they noticed the Fierce Tiger Hall's emblem on the ssage. As thugs in Jiangbei, they were all too familiar with the Fierce Tiger Hall's notoriety.
Upon closer inspection, they saw it was a Fierce Tiger Order issued by the Hall itself, offering a high-value bounty across the entire city. Although the target's na wasn't revealed, there was a screenshot from a surveillance video. It was the face Lin Tang had shown in the parking lot earlier.
"Isn't that the devil from the casino?"
"So he's pissed off the Fierce Tiger Hall, too!"
"I heard the boss of the Fierce Tiger Hall married into a very powerful family."
"Could it be that bastard stole the sword from the Fierce Tiger Hall or that family?"
"What are we waiting for? Call the number on the bounty!"
"The Fierce Tiger Hall has tons of mbers, and every one of them is stronger than us. If they team up, they can definitely destroy this devil!"
"If they dared to issue a bounty, they must be confident they can handle him!"
"With such a huge reward, we're going to be rich!"
They quickly managed to contact the listed number and report the casino's location.
Shang Yuenong, who had been terrified just monts before, was once again filled with hope. Initially, she had just wanted to teach Lin Tang a lesson, maybe break an arm or a leg at most. Now, she wanted nothing more than for Lin Tang to go to hell. As long as he was dead, he could never co after her for revenge.
「On the other side.」
Song Chaohu had summoned a large group of Fierce Tiger Hall mbers. They were far more formidable than the building's security guards and would be a great help. He didn't dare say out loud that the rag-picker might be even stronger than Lu Liangfei... That would be far too offensive! Still, he took an extra precaution, pretending to be exhausted so he could stay behind and rest. He wouldn't be going himself.
"We're counting on you, Director Lu!" Zhou Rushan personally opened the car door for Lu Liangfei and bowed.
"Mhm," Lu Liangfei nodded calmly.
The n from the Antique Association, idle as they were, decided to tag along to witness Director Lu's masterful display. The mbers of the Fierce Tiger Hall also piled into their vehicles. Car after car ford a long convoy, turning heads everywhere it went. It was a spectacular and imposing sight.
They drove straight to the casino.
Ding Yuchen, Shang Yuenong, and the others hid nearby, peering out from their cover. They had already given their identities when they called the bounty hotline, so they stayed hidden for now. They could always collect the reward money after everything was over.
"So many people ca!"
"Let's see how he dies now!"
They were awestruck by the seemingly endless line of cars, and smug smiles spread across their faces. This was especially true for Shang Yuenong. Even though her face was swollen like a lantern, she smiled so broadly that it stretched her skin taut.
"Hmm?"
The convoy surrounded the casino, completely sealing it off. Such a huge commotion naturally caught Lin Tang's attention. He squinted and saw that it was Zhou Rushan.
Is this old fart an idiot? Logically, he should be scared to death of . He even abandoned his son-in-law and fled for his life. He shouldn't be coming back to provoke . Who gave him the guts to co looking for death again?
He looked more closely. A man got out of one of the cars, strutting with arrogance.
Lu Liangfei!
PFFT!
Lin Tang burst out laughing. Well, now. They actually brought him for backup. This is... I don't even know what to say.
Lin Tang's dical skills were nothing to scoff at. Chen Yuyan had been stabbed in the stomach and lost a great deal of blood, but in just a short while, she was already able to stand and walk around with so effort. Seeing Lin Tang laugh, she curiously approached the window.
"Oh my god!"
Chen Yuyan's legs went weak, and she had to lean against Lin Tang to keep from falling. "Who are they? Are they all here for us? How can you still be laughing? It's over! We're dead for sure! If I'd known this would happen, I wish you hadn't saved ..."
She clutched her head, wanting to cry, but the tears wouldn't co. She had seen how skilled Lin Tang was, but there were far too many people outside now. They could crush him by sheer numbers alone.
The old scavenger had also awoken. Seeing the scene outside, she wished she hadn't. Her life had been one of misery, but never before had she felt such despair. "I'm old, so it doesn't matter if I die. But Nannan... she's still so young! It's too cruel! What sin did we commit to deserve such a terrible fate?"
The little girl, however, had complete faith in Lin Tang. She held his large hand and said in her small, milky voice, "Grandma, Sister, don't be afraid! Big Brother is an immortal! He'll get rid of all the bad guys!"
"Silly girl..." Chen Yuyan said bitterly.
Lin Tang, however, nodded seriously. "You're right. These people are nothing but clay chickens and pottery dogs. You really don't need to be afraid."
"How can you still be boasting at a ti like this?" Even with her good temper, Chen Yuyan was filled with resentnt toward him. She gritted her teeth and said, "You should take them and break through first! Don't worry about , I'll only slow you down!"
But the old scavenger said, "Leave this old woman behind. I've lived long enough. I just can't bear to leave Nannan..."
"Are you two done?" Lin Tang was getting sick of their lodramatic self-sacrificing. He suddenly yelled down toward the street below.
"A bunch of trash, get up here and et your end!"
Chen Yuyan was speechless.
The old scavenger was speechless.
If they knew any martial arts, they would have kicked him out the window themselves! Is he insane? How dare he actively provoke them!
「Downstairs.」
Zhou Rushan sneered, "It seems the kid knows he can't escape, so he's just throwing caution to the wind. If he had just agreed to sell that antique sword in the first place, he wouldn't have ended up like this."
The others reacted with a mix of surprise, confusion, and ridicule. Of course, a few secretly admired him. Say what you will, but the kid had guts.
"Huh?"
Lu Liangfei froze. The voice sounded a bit familiar, as if he had heard it sowhere before. Snapping out of it, he shot his gaze upward, but Lin Tang had already pulled his head back inside.
Lu Liangfei blinked and asked, "Old Zhou, what's this guy's na?"
"Na?" Zhou Rushan was also taken aback. "I don't know. I don't know him at all, just ran into him on the street. Is sothing wrong, Director Lu?"
"It's nothing." Lu Liangfei shook his head. I must have misheard.
"Director Lu, be careful!" soone shouted.
Lu Liangfei looked up again just in ti to see soone throw an object down from the building—a blackened pot, leftover from boiling dicine.
"HEH—"
Lu Liangfei laughed. Throwing things from up high? And such a... harmless-looking object at that. Did he really think this could hurt ? Too naive! Fine. I'll let you witness the true power of a Martial Artist...
BANG!
Lu Liangfei had just reached out a hand to catch the pot, but before he could even touch it, it exploded on its own. A mixture of dicinal residue and liquid sprayed directly at him, splattering all over his face.
SCALDING!
PAINFUL!
SHOCKING!
RAGE!
"GRAAAAAAAH—"
A guttural roar ripped from Lu Liangfei's throat. His face flushed crimson as he bellowed, "I'm going to skin you alive!
"Not even the King of Heaven can stop !"
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