Chapter 114: Eighty Percent Sure It's Him
Chapter 114: Eighty Percent Sure It's Him
At the Flying Eagle Martial Arts Academy, on the second floor.
Lin Quanliang and his group gathered, discussing the morning's events with amazement.
"Unbelievable! Who would've thought that the Wild Wolf Gang members would die on their own turf?"
"Indeed, they were killed in broad daylight, right in their casino. It's shocking!"
"I wonder who that person was? They're so formidable!"
"What are you guys talking about?"
Suddenly, a voice interrupted them.
"Apprentice Xiao!"
The group was startled and turned around, greeting him one after another.
Xiao Yuanqing smiled at them and asked, "I overheard you mentioning the Wild Wolf Gang. What's going on with them?"
"Apprentice Xiao, don't you know?"
Xiao Yuanqing smiled and asked.
They exchanged glances and took turns narrating what they had heard.
As they spoke, Xiao Yuanqing's smile gradually faded.
"So, they're all dead?"
"Yes, they were killed without a trace. Not a single survivor, it seems," Tan Lei nodded repeatedly.
"Good riddance to those guys. They probably never imagined they'd meet such an end, even in their dreams," said a member with a laugh. Suddenly, he felt something was amiss and looked up to see Xiao Yuanqing staring at him with a dark expression.
"Apprentice Xiao..."
He shivered, "Why are you staring at me like that? Is there something on my face?"
"Oh, it's nothing."
Xiao Yuanqing chuckled, "You guys continue, I have some matters to attend to, so I'll take my leave first."
Without waiting for a response, he turned and left.
Lin Quanliang's group exchanged glances, all feeling that his behavior was a bit odd.
What they didn't know was that as Xiao Yuanqing turned away, his smile vanished, and anger flashed in his eyes.
These guys are so useless! How could they be killed in broad daylight in their own casino? The casino was their turf!
What a bunch of good-for-nothings! I was planning to use them to get rid of that annoying guy.
That kid must have a lucky charm, but if I see him with Bai Wei again, hmph!
At the same time, on the third floor, in a room.
Ceng Zhiting was also reporting the situation to the elder lying on the sofa.
"They're quite bold."
The elder spoke, "Killing people in broad daylight and walking away without a care in the world."
Ceng Zhiting seemed to want to say something but held back.
"If you have something to say, just speak up. Why are you beating around the bush?"
"Yes, Master."
Ceng Zhiting said, "Those people were killed by blunt weapons like sticks, just like the Wild Wolf Gang members before. I guess..."
"Do you think it was that kid's doing?"
"Yes, Master."
Ceng Zhiting slightly lowered his head.
It was only after the fact that he realized his initial impression of Jiang Cheng was changing.
After all, he also disliked the Wild Wolf Gang, but he had to take charge, even if not for himself, he had to consider the impact such actions would have on the Martial Arts Academy and his master.
"It's most likely him."
The elder snorted.
"Thinking he can play hero now that he has some skills. He doesn't consider his own abilities and will regret it when he steps on the wrong toes."
"Master, about Jiang Cheng..."
"What, do you want to speak up for him?"
The elder turned and gave him a glance.
"No, not at all."
"Then don't."
The elder humphed, "I heard the Iron Fist Gang is coming in a couple of days?"
"Yes, Master."
"The Iron Fist Gang is not to be taken lightly."
The elder narrowed his eyes.
"Master, what do you mean?"
"Nothing."
The elder shook his head, "In any case, everything remains the same. Oh right, about that boy's membership, did you talk to him?"
"Zhao Shidi already spoke to him."
"What was his reaction?"
"Zhao Shidi said he accepted it calmly."
"Hmm, he's sensible then. Alright, there's nothing else, you can go now. Oh, and keep a low profile from now on. It's best not to provoke the Iron Fist Gang."
"Understood, Master."
Zeng Zhiting retreated and closed the door behind him.
Recalling the elder's expression when mentioning the Iron Fist Gang, he wondered silently, "Could there be a Primordial Energy cultivation expert within the Iron Fist Gang?"
...
In the blink of an eye, two more days had passed.
The casino incident gradually faded away, just like Wei Bao and the others' deaths a few days ago.
And today, the Iron Fist Gang arrived to collect management fees from every household.
Members of the Iron Fist Gang arrived early in the morning.
Jiang Cheng stood at his doorstep, awaiting their arrival.
His membership card was still valid, so he didn't need to pay for now, but his neighbor, Chen Sao, couldn't escape it.
Even if they didn't pay today, Chen Sao and the others would have to make up for it when they returned, or else they would be reported, and paying the fee wouldn't be enough to resolve the issue.
To encourage this, the previous gangs even offered rewards for informants. Of course, if it was a false report, the informant would have to pay a fine.
Jiang Cheng didn't want to complicate matters, so he decided to wait and let Chen Sao and the others pay first. After all, he didn't lack this amount of money at the moment.
Moreover, yesterday, not just one person came to borrow money; several familiar households in the neighborhood had each borrowed a few hundred.
In truth, he didn't expect to get the money back. He was just helping within his means.
It would be awkward if Grandma Chen and the others returned to find that all their familiar neighbors were gone...
The Iron Fist Gang members passed by each household.
With money, everything was negotiable.
Without money, they would resort to robbery.
Those who couldn't pay would be beaten mercilessly.
The onlookers watched in silence, afraid to even breathe.
The Iron Fist Gang members wore smiles as if they had just done a trivial task.
Soon, the group reached Jiang Cheng.
"Kid, the management fee is fifteen hundred. No need to say more, right? If you can't pay, you saw what happened to the people before you." One of the men pointed at Jiang Cheng and curled his finger, "Hand it over."
Jiang Cheng took out his well-prepared membership card and passed it over.
"You're a premium member of the Flying Eagle Martial Arts Academy?"
The man took the membership card, surprised, and read the name aloud.
"Oh, so you're Jiang Cheng?"
At that moment, a muscular man in a vest spoke up, "Let me see it."
"Yes, Brother Feng."
The man respectfully handed over Jiang Cheng's membership card.
The burly man took it, glancing at Jiang Cheng and the card in his hand.
Jiang Cheng also scrutinized him.
He felt a bit uneasy.
This guy knows me? But I have no recollection of him at all.
"Kid, is the person on this card you?" The burly man shook the card in his hand.
"This gentleman, the person on this card is, of course, me."
Jiang Cheng smiled, not wanting to provoke a conflict.
"Good, it was you then. A few days ago, a group from the Wild Wolf Gang was killed in the casino. You did that, right?"
As soon as he spoke, the man's eyes fixed on Jiang Cheng.
(End of Chapter)
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