Chapter 122: Unexpected Visitor
Chapter 122: Unexpected Visitor
Upon hearing Jiang Cheng's question, Zhao Xiangyu froze, his eyes fixed on Jiang Cheng without blinking.
"Jiang Cheng, what are you thinking? You're not planning to repeat your previous actions and kill the Iron Fist Gang members, are you?"
"How could I?"
Jiang Cheng smiled, "I'm just curious and wanted to ask about it."
"No, no, no."
Zhao Xiangyu was visibly scared, waving his hands repeatedly, "You must not think like that. It's best not to have such thoughts."
He looked outside through the glass and, seeing no one paying attention, lowered his voice, "Jiang Cheng, do you remember the secret martial arts I mentioned to you before?"
Jiang Cheng's pupils contracted slightly, and he nodded.
"I told you that gangsters don't practice secret martial arts, but I was wrong. I only learned today that there are those in the gang who cultivate secret martial arts. Just like this time, the Iron Fist Gang sent two small leaders.
They are both First Rank Primordial Energy Warriors. You may not understand what that means, but their strength and speed are almost one and a half times that of ordinary people, or even more. It's too easy for them to kill a regular person.
Even with your good stick skills, Jiang Cheng, the vast difference in strength and speed. It's like a child with a stick fighting a grown man to the death. What do you think your chances of winning are?"
Jiang Cheng's expression turned grave.
The man called Feng Ge was indeed a First Rank Primordial Energy Warrior.
But he hadn't expected there to be another.
Seeing Jiang Cheng's reaction, Zhao Xiangyu thought he had gotten through to him and breathed a sigh of relief. "Jiang Cheng, do you understand now? So, if you don't want to join the Iron Fist Gang, leave here as soon as possible. As for your family, I'll give you Bai Shixie's contact information. You can call her after you leave."
"Okay."
Jiang Cheng nodded.
Zhao Xiangyu's suggestion was indeed a good idea.
But if he were to leave, he wouldn't do so without a fight. What did it matter if there were two First Rank Primordial Energy Warriors? He was going to leave anyway, so he might as well kill them first.
"By the way, Zhao Xiangyu, you mentioned that Bai Shixie was put under house arrest by the Master of the Academy because of me. What's the story behind that?"
"Oh, that incident... it's all Xiao Shixiong's fault..."
Zhao Xiangyu spoke without thinking and suddenly realized what he had said. He covered his mouth with his hand.
"Xiao Shixiong?"
Jiang Cheng heard it clearly and asked, "What does Xiao Shixiong have to do with this?"
"No, no relation. I misspoke."
Zhao Xiangyu quickly denied it, but it was evident to anyone with eyes that he felt guilty.
"Anyway, Jiang Cheng, rest assured," he said vaguely, "Your family staying with Bai Shixie is definitely safe. After all, they have nothing to do with this matter. It's you, Jiang Cheng, who needs to be careful."
"By the way, here's the membership fee you paid. Count it."
Zhao Xiangyu took out some money from his pocket and placed it on the table.
"Okay."
Jiang Cheng didn't say anything further and silently collected the money.
"Hey, Jiang Cheng, you haven't counted it yet," Zhao Xiangyu hurriedly reminded him.
"No need. I trust Zhao Xiangyu's character and wouldn't do anything underhanded in this situation."
"Jiang Cheng..."
Zhao Xiangyu's expression became more complex.
Jiang Cheng was indeed a good person.
But his master, Zeng Shixu, and the others had a point.
Perhaps, this was fate.
Jiang Cheng had a vague guess in his mind.
From the fact that the Martial Arts Academy had canceled his membership, it was undoubtedly an order from the Master of the Academy.
The reason was simple: they didn't want trouble.
Bai Shexie had been confined by the Master on his behalf, possibly for speaking up for him, or perhaps because she had taken in his family.
But after hearing Zhao Xiangyu's previous words, Xiao Yuanqing was the real culprit behind Bai Shexie's confinement.
So, what had he done? Whatever it was, it must be related to him.
If it wasn't for him leaking his situation to the casino, he wouldn't have gone to kill them, and this subsequent situation wouldn't have occurred.
This person must be eliminated!
"Zhao Xiangyu, I'm no longer a member of the Martial Arts Academy, yet you still told me so much. Thank you."
"Jiang Cheng, you're too kind. I thought it was settled, but now it's useless to say anything. Here's Bai Shexie's contact information. Remember to keep it safe and contact her when it's safe."
Zhao Xiangyu took out a piece of paper he had prepared earlier and handed it over.
Jiang Cheng glanced at it, and it was similar to the number Bai Wei had given to Chen Sao that day.
He kept the paper, also knowing that he should leave.
"Zhao Xiangyu, take care."
"You too, Jiang Cheng. Leave here as soon as possible and be careful on the road."
Zhao Xiangyu quickly added.
He escorted Jiang Cheng to the door, then sighed in relief.
Just as he turned around, he saw someone standing behind him.
"Zeng! Zeng Shixu!"
Zhao Xiangyu was startled.
"Is Jiang Cheng gone?"
Zeng Zhiting looked outside, his eyebrows furrowed with some concern.
"Yes, he just left. Do you have something to tell him?"
Zeng Zhiting shook his head.
"Let's go back."
"Yes, Senior Brother."
Zhao Xiangyu sighed again.
...
As Jiang Cheng walked back, he didn't feel much anger or frustration in his heart.
The Martial Arts Academy's behavior was a violation of the spirit of the contract, somewhat unethical. But in this place, who would uphold the spirit of the contract or morality? Might made right.
So, he could only leave this path.
As for where to go after leaving.
The best choice would naturally be the Outer Borough.
Unfortunately, he had asked Shi Yan, and to become a resident of the slums, it was simple: just buy a house. But it had to be a full purchase, no loans or installments accepted.
The reason was simple: houses in the Outer Borough were in high demand. Many people wanted to live there, and if loans were allowed, there might not be enough houses to accommodate everyone.
So, he would have to find temporary accommodation elsewhere first.
He still had five or six thousand on him, so finding a place wouldn't be a problem. But the subsequent expenses would still need to be paid. If he revealed his strength, it might bring a series of troubles, and how would he explain it to Chen Sao and Grandma?
Jiang Cheng was at a loss, but the next moment, his eyes narrowed.
He saw two people standing at his doorstep, seemingly waiting for him.
His first instinct told him they were from the Iron Fist Gang.
But upon a second glance, he found it strange because the two people were a man and a woman.
Could the Iron Fist Gang have female fighters? Just then, the woman also noticed Jiang Cheng and alerted the man beside her.
The man looked at Jiang Cheng and waved, a smile appearing on his face.
"???"
Jiang Cheng was puzzled.
(End of Chapter)
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