Chapter 117: Disassociating
Chapter 117: Disassociating
"Kun Ge, out of these three martial arts academies, which one should we visit first?"
Cao Kun's gaze swept across the signs of the three academies, and he pointed at the Flying Eagle Martial Arts Academy, "Let's go there first."
As newcomers, it was only natural for them to pay their respects to the local powers.
On this street, the ones that the Iron Fist Gang was wary of were naturally the three academies, especially their masters.
"Yes, Kun Ge."
Several people nodded in agreement.
The group entered the academy, stated their purpose, and the woman behind the counter immediately turned pale, quickly calling Zhao Xiangyu.
"So it's the members of the Iron Fist Gang."
Zhao Xiangyu greeted them with a fist salute. As the saying goes, one doesn't strike those who offer a smile. Even though he disliked these people, he couldn't show it.
"Hehe, bother your little brother to inform him. Just say that Cao Kun from the Iron Fist Gang is here and wishes to meet the master for a chat."
Cao Kun said with a smile.
"Please wait."
After Zhao Xiangyu finished speaking, he turned and went to inform the master.
He had seen this situation many times and was quite familiar with the process.
After knocking on the door and reporting the matter, Cao Kun was soon led to the reception room on the third floor. Zeng Zhiting, Bai Wei, and Xiao Yuanqing had also arrived.
"You must be the direct disciples of Master Tang. Truly, heroes are born young." Cao Kun sighed.
However, his warm greeting was met with cold silence. No one paid him any attention.
Only when his gaze fell upon Bai Wei, the only woman in the room, did his eyes light up.
Bai Wei sensed his stare, and her face immediately turned cold.
Cao Kun quickly averted his gaze and laughed, "It seems like you're not very welcoming of my visit. I'm just here for a friendly visit, nothing more."
"If that's the case, it's naturally the best." Zeng Zhiting slowly spoke up.
The room fell silent. After a while, footsteps approached from outside, and an elder entered with a calm and unhurried demeanor.
"Greetings, Master Tang."
Cao Kun quickly stood up.
"Master."
The others also greeted him.
"Please sit, no need for formalities."
The elder took his seat and glanced at Cao Kun, "This time, the Iron Fist Gang only sent you?"
"Hehe, there's also Lin Feng. The two of us."
"Hmm, two First Rank Primordial Energy Warriors, that's decent."
Hearing this, the others were surprised.
The gang leader before them was actually a First Rank Primordial Energy Warrior? Among them, Zhao Xiangyu was the most shocked. He had been a disciple for less than two years, and although he was a bit stronger than a First Rank, his strength was still limited.
These gang members had all seen bloodshed. If he were to fight this man, it would be hard to predict the outcome.
"Compared to Master Tang's academy, we are naturally inferior. That's why I'm here to chat with Master Tang. We won't cause any trouble for your members, and we hope Master Tang won't cause us any trouble either." Cao Kun said with a smile.
"You don't need to worry about that."
The elder spoke slowly, "I and my disciples don't like to stir up trouble. We just want to mind our own business. But if someone provokes us, that's a different story."
The Iron Fist Gang was nothing to him.
Even if the Iron Fist Gang had First and Second Rank Primordial Energy Warriors.
However, he was wary of the people behind the Iron Fist Gang.
Over the years, the Iron Fist Gang's influence had grown, and even a fool could see that there was a hidden force backing them.
"Hehe, Master Tang, why would the Iron Fist Gang want to cause trouble for you?
"That's best."
The Elder was about to stand up when he finished speaking.
"Wait a moment, Tang Pavilion Master. Besides visiting you today, I have another matter that I'd like to discuss with you." Cao Kun hastily said.
The Elder's eyebrows furrowed slightly.
"It's mainly about a matter concerning a senior member of your esteemed academy named Jiang Cheng."
"Jiang Cheng?"
"Jiang Cheng?"
Two surprised voices echoed in the room.
One voice belonged to Bai Wei, and the other was Zhao Xiangyu.
Zeng Zhiting's expression changed slightly, as if he had guessed something.
"Oh? What happened to him?"
The Elder asked.
"Actually, it's not a big deal. We just suspect that the recent deaths of the Wild Wolf Gang members are related to him. Having such a person stay here is an unstable factor for us. So today, Lin Feng should have already warned him. Three days from now, he either leaves here or we'll kill him. Of course, there's a third option, which is to join our Iron Fist Gang, but I think that's unlikely."
Cao Kun smiled.
"So?"
"Therefore, considering that he is a senior member of your esteemed academy, I'd like to inform the Tang Pavilion Master in advance to avoid any misunderstandings if he comes to us for help later."
"Are you sure he's the killer?" The Elder asked.
"Besides him, I can't think of anyone else."
The Elder sighed, his gaze turning to Zhao Xiangyu, "Xiangyu, when that kid comes next time, refund his membership fee."
"Master?"
Although Zhao Xiangyu didn't quite understand what was going on, he could tell that the Iron Fist Gang was about to take action against Jiang Cheng.
At this moment, the Master was returning the money. What would happen to Jiang Cheng next?
"What's wrong? Can't you understand what I'm saying?" The Elder frowned.
"No, nothing."
Zhao Xiangyu shrank his neck.
His gaze turned to Zeng Shixiong, who wasn't far away.
The latter seemed not to have noticed, as his gaze remained fixed on the front.
"Master."
Bai Wei took a step forward, "Regarding the deaths of the Wild Wolf Gang members, I don't think we should solely rely on his account. Perhaps Jiang Cheng is innocent?"
Without the backing of a martial arts academy, ordinary people are no match for the Iron Fist Gang.
Not to mention, this time, there were two Primordial Energy cultivators in the Iron Fist Gang, which had never happened before in the previous gangs.
"How can it be just one-sided?"
Cao Kun smiled, "I have plenty of clues to prove it. If you don't believe me, I can list them one by one. Your Jiang Cheng's ruthless nature is no less than that of us gang members."
"No need."
The Elder interrupted him, "Regarding that Jiang Cheng, do as you please. It has nothing to do with our martial arts academy."
"Master!"
Bai Wei was anxious.
"Hmm?"
The Elder glared at her.
"Senior Sister."
Zeng Zhiting called out to her and shook his head.
On this matter, the Master would not change his mind.
Bai Wei could only lower her head and bite her lip.
"Master, I have something to report." Xiao Yuanqing suddenly said.
"What's your matter?"
The Elder's eyebrows furrowed, his tone displeased.
Among the several disciples, he liked this one the least.
"Master."
Xiao Yuanqing shuddered in fear, glancing at Bai Wei beside him, and said, "Senior Sister Bai, she took Jiang Cheng's family to her house in the outer district some time ago. If nothing unexpected happens, they should still be living there."
(End of Chapter)
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