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Chapter 113: A Bountiful Harvest
Chapter 113: A Bountiful Harvest
Jiang Cheng searched the bodies and found keys, a lighter, cigarettes, a phone, and some loose change. He stuffed everything into his briefcase, including a crossbow he picked up from the second floor. It was a bit of a struggle to fit the crossbow into the bag, as it protruded slightly.
Jiang Cheng didn't bother with these minor details. He also pocketed the money from the gambling table and strode out with the briefcase, heading towards the exit.
Outside, a motorcycle was parked. He took out the keys he had obtained from Li Tai and unlocked the bike. Even if he sold it, it would fetch several thousand dollars, not to mention the convenience of having a vehicle when traveling to the outer district.
However, he couldn't possibly ride it home.
When he arrived, no one paid much attention, so he found an empty corner, put on a hood, and entered the casino unnoticed.
Now, as he rode the motorcycle away, he decided to make a detour to the Graveyard of the Forsaken. It was a secluded place with few people around, making it ideal to hide the bike and the briefcase. He would take the stack of cash from the briefcase and carry it on his person.
This way, it would be much safer, and even if the hidden bike and crossbow were stolen, he could accept the loss.
As soon as Jiang Cheng stepped out of the casino, the onlookers outside scattered like birds and beasts, their eyes filled with fear.
Jiang Cheng paid them no heed and rode the motorcycle towards the Graveyard of the Forsaken.
Once Jiang Cheng was out of sight, the crowd gathered again.
"Who was that guy? How did he come out from inside? And he even rode off on a motorcycle?"
"How would I know? I was crouching by the entrance, and all I saw were dead bodies!"
"What? Dead bodies?" The newcomers were stunned by this news.
"That's right. I saw them too. There were more than a dozen corpses. It's terrible."
"Hmph, what's so terrible about that? Those Wild Wolf Gang members got what they deserved!"
"Exactly! They used to oppress us, and now they've been killed. It's karma! The heavens are watching!"
Many people were visibly agitated, feeling a sense of justice and relief.
"Shh, don't talk nonsense. What if some of them are still alive? Don't you fear trouble?"
"What's there to fear? The Wild Wolf Gang is gone."
"That's right. In a couple of days, the Iron Fist Gang will arrive. Do you think these Wild Wolf Gang members dare to stay? Hey, do you think there's a possibility that the Iron Fist Gang killed them?"
"Well..."
Many people froze, hesitant to speak ill of the Iron Fist Gang in public.
But there were a few bold ones who walked in, kicked the bodies on the ground, and then crouched down to search them after confirming they were lifeless.
Gradually, more and more people entered, some even making their way to the second floor.
News of the incident spread like wildfire, and soon the entire street was abuzz with the story.
Jiang Cheng, the apparent instigator, returned home as if nothing had happened.
He locked the door and retrieved the briefcase from under his bed, placing the $50,000 cash inside.
With this addition, the total cash on his person exceeded $75,000.
After deducting the $5,000 he still owed Shi Yan, he had a substantial amount.
"Indeed, killing and arson lead to riches," Jiang Cheng mused as he gazed at the cash.
It would take at least half a year to earn this much money by selling sweet potatoes.
However, he had no qualms about killing these people, as they were all evil-doers. Even if they hadn't directly killed anyone, they had indirectly caused the deaths of many.
The Iron Fist Gang, who arrived later, weren't any better.
By killing them, he could eliminate a menace and also obtain a significant amount of money to buy a house in the outer district or purchase secret medicines in the future.
Jiang Cheng shook his head after some thought. He wasn't clear about the strength of the Iron Fist Gang. What if they had cultivators of Secret Martial Arts? After all, compared to the Wild Wolf Gang, the Iron Fist Gang had a larger territory and more manpower.
Furthermore, there was one person whom the Iron Fist Gang prioritized more.
That person was Senior Brother Xiao, Xiao Yuanqing.
At this moment, Jiang Cheng finally understood why Xiao Yuanqing had smiled enigmatically when he saw him interacting with Senior Sister Bai earlier in the day, without saying a word to him.
It turned out that Xiao Yuanqing had informed the Wild Wolf Gang about him, intending to use them to eliminate him.
In Xiao Yuanqing's eyes, Jiang Cheng was already a dead man. Who would get angry at a dead person?
Before obtaining the Secret Martial Arts, Jiang Cheng had been cautious, not daring to offend them.
But after obtaining the Secret Martial Arts, as long as he had enough time, he could surpass them. At that time, he would settle this score.
...
Afternoon arrived.
The crowd gathered at the casino entrance had thinned significantly, but people kept arriving after hearing the news.
Suddenly, a group of people carrying watermelon knives approached, causing the crowd to disperse in an instant.
Those with keen eyes recognized them as members of the Iron Fist Gang.
Cao Kun led the way, entering the first floor, which was empty except for over ten corpses. Even the corpses on the ground had been stripped of their clothes, leaving only a pair of underwear covering their private parts.
"Brother Kun, look over there."
Someone behind him pointed towards the direction of the stairs.
There was another corpse there, wearing only underwear, exposing his pale, flabby flesh.
"Is that him?"
Cao Kun's face showed surprise.
"Yes, Brother Kun, I didn't expect even the deputy boss of the Wild Wolf Gang to be killed, and his clothes stripped after death. It's hilarious!"
As his words fell, the others burst into laughter as well.
They had no fondness for the Wild Wolf Gang, especially after passing by a few days ago, they had wanted to charge in and drive these people away.
Now that these people had been killed, they felt a sense of relief.
Cao Kun also laughed a couple of times; it was quite comical. However, when he saw a corpse in the distance, his expression changed.
"Look, isn't that Li Tai?"
Hearing this, everyone turned to look, and they gasped in unison.
"What's he doing here?"
"Was he killed too?"
"How could that be? Isn't he Yue Shan's bodyguard? Did Yue Shan die too?"
"Unlikely. I heard that old man ran into the Outer District early on. How could he be here?"
Exclamations of surprise filled the air.
"Brother Kun, Li Tai is a skilled member of the Wild Wolf Gang. If he also died here, the killer must be formidable. Could it be those people?" A man behind them spoke with a grave expression.
"It's possible."
Cao Kun nodded, his brows furrowed.
Did a nearby martial arts academy do this? What was their motive? Revenge?
Robbery?
Or, was it simply to intimidate him, a newcomer?
"Interesting."
Cao Kun's lips curled slightly. If they thought he was as useless as Li Tai, lying on the ground, they were gravely mistaken.
"Go and investigate. Find out who did this, but don't act rashly. Come back and inform me, and don't underestimate the perpetrator."
"Yes, Brother Kun!"
(End of Chapter)
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