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Chapter 115: An Ultimatum?
Chapter 115: An Ultimatum?
Upon hearing the burly man's words, the members of the Iron Fist Gang beside him were all shocked.
The incident at the casino a couple of days ago had caused such a huge commotion that even those not directly involved, like them, were deeply affected.
Now, upon hearing Brother Feng's implication, was this man the murderer?
"Me?"
Jiang Cheng was dumbfounded, then he smiled bitterly, "Big Brother, are you pulling my leg? I did hear about what happened on the street. Over a dozen people died in the casino, but you're saying I killed them? That's just too far-fetched, isn't it?
I do have some skills in martial arts and weaponry, and I'm confident I can handle two or three people at once, but that's my limit. Taking on over a dozen people is just asking for death, especially since they're gang members."
"Is that so?"
Lin Feng couldn't discern anything from Jiang Cheng's expression, so he continued, "I heard from the local thugs that the Wild Wolf Gang had asked them to find out where you live. Less than a day later, they got into trouble. Don't you think that's a little too coincidental?"
"What?"
Jiang Cheng was startled.
His mouth slightly agape.
His eyes revealed a hint of lingering fear.
The Iron Fist Gang members witnessing this scene exchanged glances, feeling that the guy before them didn't seem like a ruthless killer capable of taking down over a dozen people.
Could Brother Feng have made a mistake?
"I also heard about another incident. A couple of days ago, two small-time thugs were said to be tailing someone. After being discovered, they were beaten to death in an alley. The murderer wore the Flying Eagle Martial Arts Academy's uniform and used a stick as well."
A meaningful smile appeared on Lin Feng's face.
"You're ruthless, and I admire that. How about it? Want to join the Iron Fist Gang?"
This sudden offer instantly silenced the atmosphere.
Jiang Cheng admitted that his initial shock was feigned, but this time, he was genuinely taken aback by the man's words.
The Iron Fist Gang members beside him felt the same.
Lin Feng seemed pleased with Jiang Cheng's expression and said proudly, "The Wild Wolf Gang's trash is dead and gone. If it weren't for specific instructions from above, I would have kicked them out long ago. It's good that you took care of them.
However, with your skills, selling sweet potatoes on the street is a waste of talent. The Iron Fist Gang is in dire need of members right now. By joining us, you won't have to pay any stall fees or management fees, nor will you need to pay any membership fees to the martial arts academy. Instead, you'll earn a substantial income every month. In just a few years, you'll be able to buy a house in the outer district."
"This brother is just joking," Jiang Cheng said, looking flustered. "I truly didn't kill the Wild Wolf Gang members. As for those thugs, I have no idea about them either. Regarding joining the Iron Fist Gang, I'm deeply grateful for the offer, but I'm limited in my abilities and just want to live a simple life, avoiding conflicts and killings."
It was impossible to convince him to risk his life for the Iron Fist Gang.
Even if it wasn't about fighting other gangs, he wouldn't be able to exploit the people in the slums either.
"Don't be so quick to refuse," the man said, anticipating Jiang Cheng's reaction. He remained calm and composed, "Take your time to think it over. You can give me your answer in a few days, but remember, if you want to keep something secret, don't do it in the first place. The Iron Fist Gang is not comparable to the Wild Wolf Gang's bunch of good-for-nothings. If you think you can replicate what you did to them with us, you're making a grave mistake. And don't even think about going to the martial arts academy for help. Knowing what you've done, no martial arts academy will back you up, especially not that old man with the surname Tang."
Three days. I'm giving you three days. If you want to join us, come find us on the streets. If you don't want to, I hope I won't see you here later. Otherwise, don't blame us for not being polite to you."
After saying this, he stuffed the membership card into Jiang Cheng's hand and patted the latter's shoulder with a smile.
The Iron Fist Gang, like the city's enforcement team, wanted everyone in their managed area to abide by the rules they had set.
If someone was particularly capable, they would try to recruit them. If they couldn't be recruited, then it was fine as long as they were law-abiding.
But for someone like Jiang Cheng, who had a criminal record and had previously clashed with a gang, they would have to be treated differently. It would be better if they could be recruited, but if not, they would have to be driven away. If the person refused to leave, then they would have to be eliminated; otherwise, they would always be a ticking time bomb, ready to explode at any moment.
Jiang Cheng watched the group leave, and even when they reached Chen Sao's doorstep, he didn't go over.
The other party's intentions were already clear.
After a few days, if he agreed to join them, everything would be negotiable. He could even become the top dog in this place, with wealth and beauties within reach.
But if he refused, it would be either compliance or death.
Bringing his grandmother back at this moment would be seeking death.
Even Chen Sao might get implicated if she returned.
Jiang Cheng clenched his fists.
Damn it!
He clearly didn't want to provoke them and only wanted to live peacefully, but they didn't want to let him off easily.
Fortunately, there was some good news.
He was just a few dozen experience points away from entering the Shattered Jade Technique.
According to Shi Yan, opening the first acupoint would allow him to become a First Rank Primordial Energy Warrior. However, to fully utilize his strength, he would need to continuously practice martial arts and gradually adapt.
So, he decided to enter the beginner's chapter first.
He walked back into the room and locked the door.
Two or three hours passed.
The surroundings gradually became quiet.
During this time, some neighbors also came to thank Jiang Cheng.
Jiang Cheng dealt with them, focusing his energy on refining and absorbing the Primordial Energy.
Finally, as several Primordial Energy points were refined, the experience points for the Shattered Jade Technique were filled.
A flood of information rushed into his mind.
It was all about how to sense the first acupoint and how to use Primordial Energy to open it.
However, before Jiang Cheng could savor the information, a large amount of Primordial Energy suddenly rushed into his body.
"What's this?"
Jiang Cheng was startled.
He hadn't actively absorbed any Primordial Energy, and even if he wanted to, the thousands of Primordial Energy points flowing in were beyond his current capacity.
The Primordial Energy points surging into his body directly converged towards his arm. The first ones to arrive launched an impact towards a specific location within his Qi and blood.
Jiang Cheng was both surprised and delighted.
With the information flooding his mind, he knew that location was the first acupoint to be opened by the Shattered Jade Technique.
According to the annotations in the Shattered Jade Technique, for others, they should have powerful Qi and blood to sense the acupoint first, and then absorb the Primordial Energy points, gradually launching an impact day by day.
To completely open the first acupoint, a significant amount of Primordial Energy points would be consumed. There might be some differences in insight among individuals, but they wouldn't be significant. However, the consumption of Primordial Energy would increase with each subsequent acupoint, and the gap would gradually widen.
Opening the first acupoint meant entering the beginner's chapter.
But in his case, due to the proficiency panel's influence, he had achieved the beginner's chapter first, so he didn't need to take action himself. The panel helped him absorb Primordial Energy and open the first acupoint.
(End of Chapter)
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