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Chapter 128: The Mood Killer
Chapter 128: The Mood Killer
After about two hours, another hall master-level figure from the Golden Money Gang arrived.
His name was Yan Shuangfei, and he was ranked on the Martial Arsenal for his deadly spear techniques. One of Yan Shuangfei's ears was missing, and one eye was blinded, leaving a fierce and menacing look on his face. Even from just his appearance, one could tell that he was not someone to be trifled with.
The fact that Yan Shuangfei had survived and made it this far, despite his maimed features, was a testament to his resilience and the hatred he invoked in others, as indicated by his relatively low ranking of forty-six on the Weapon Roll.
Following Yan Shuangfei were several members of the Golden Money Gang, and behind them were seven or eight other individuals from the Jianghu, all bearing the same dejected expressions as Duan Kaishan's group, with copper coins on their heads.
Upon entering the shop, Yan Shuangfei first glanced at Ximen Rou, then at You Longsheng, before silently taking a seat across from Shangguan Fei without uttering a word.
Ding Baiyun turned to You Longsheng and asked, "The Golden Money Gang has sent two hall masters now, but they're still not all here?"
It was common knowledge that while the Golden Money Gang held sway over the Jianghu, their reach was vast, and it was rare for them to gather their top experts in one place. After all, during their foray into the southern lands, the gang had only dispatched Huang Fei to oversee the operation.
Yet here they were with two hall masters already.
Although Shangguan Fei and Yan Shuangfei were not as formidable as Huang Fei, they were more than capable of handling ordinary Jianghu warriors. Their presence here would ensure an overwhelming victory either way.
You Longsheng nodded. "Of course, not everyone is here yet. While Hall Master Shangguan and Hall Master Yan are no pushovers, they are still no match for Brother Ximen."
Shangguan Fei maintained a composed expression, but Yan Shuangfei's remaining eye narrowed dangerously as he glared at You Longsheng.
You Longsheng spread his hands and reiterated, "I am a business partner of the Golden Money Gang. They have already profited nearly fifty thousand taels of silver from me."
Yan Shuangfei couldn't help but choke, directing a questioning glance at Shangguan Fei.
Shangguan Fei nodded in confirmation. "That's right, Brother You."
Reluctantly, Yan Shuangfei withdrew his gaze, shooting a cold glance at Ximen Rou before falling silent.
Just as the inn had quieted down, footsteps approached from the alley, heralding the arrival of several more members of the Golden Money Gang and a dozen or so Jianghu warriors. Leading them was yet another hall master of the gang.
This man was Tang Du, a former disciple of the Tang Clan who had betrayed his sect and joined the Golden Money Gang in recent years. His hair was mostly white, and his skin had a greenish hue, giving him the appearance of a ghost.
However, those with experience in the Jianghu knew that this peculiar appearance was due to him refining poison within his body, making him a deadly toxic presence.
Although Tang Du was not listed in the Compendium of Weapons, his standing alongside Shangguan Fei and Yan Shuangfei indicated that his martial arts prowess was not to be underestimated.
Tang Du did not recognize Ximen Rou, You Longsheng, or Ding Baiyun, but he was no fool. Seeing the trio unharmed and at ease in the inn, he immediately realized they were formidable opponents.
As a result, he didn't even spare them a glance, quietly taking a seat beside Shangguan Fei.
They were still waiting for more people!
Soon enough, a fourth person arrived—an elderly man with white hair and beard, a hunched back, and faltering steps. He looked to be in his eighties, appearing as if a gust of wind could blow him over.
Yet, he was the last to arrive, and he had brought the most trophies with him.
"Four of them now," Ding Baiyun couldn't help but exclaim. "What a gathering! Any one of these four is a top-notch expert in the martial world, renowned in their own right. To have them all converge in this humble inn... Could it be that the letter was telling the truth?"
Otherwise, why would the Golden Money Gang go to such lengths?
"This is just a prelude," You Longsheng said with a smile. "The real show hasn't even started yet."
A smile appeared on Ximen Rou's face.
However, the expressions of Shangguan Fei's group darkened. You Longsheng's words were akin to a direct mockery, even if he was the Golden Money Gang's business partner. The gang was not one to be trifled with!
Before they could retort, You Longsheng addressed Ximen Rou, "What are you smiling about? These four are top-notch experts in the Jianghu. Each of them is capable of striking fear into the hearts of many. If they gang up on you, you won't get off easy either. Moreover, they're still waiting for someone else. Just imagining who they're expecting given their status and martial arts skills is frightening. If you don't leave now, do you really intend to die here?"
Ximen Rou's smile froze on her face, and she let out a cold hmph, but she showed no signs of leaving.
Shangguan Fei's group didn't flare up either. You Longsheng hadn't looked down on them, and they knew they didn't have the confidence to deal with the young man before them.
He was speaking the truth!
Thus, the atmosphere turned stiff again. The owner, Sun Tuozi, remained silent behind the counter, while Tianji and Sun Xiaohong pretended to be ordinary people, huddling in a corner. Ximen Rou kept quiet, as did Shangguan Fei's group, and all the Jianghu people standing outside the door dared not utter a word.
With several dozen people present, the place was as quiet as a chicken.
"Look, look at the aura of the Golden Money Gang. Doesn't it feel oppressive?"
The speaker was, of course, You Longsheng, who instantly shattered the atmosphere. "It's the style of a Jianghu big shot—cold, ruthless, and heart-chilling, instilling tension and fear from the depths of one's soul. This kind of aura is something that ordinary people can't imitate!"
Ding Baiyun scoffed, "It's just a bunch of Jianghu wanderers. Last year, when Huang Fei entered the Fei Jing Gang, he did the same thing."
Huang Fei had silently entered the Fei Jing Gang, giving Yang Dahuz a similar sense of oppressive coldness. However, when faced with You Longsheng, his act had fallen apart.
The people before them were no different.
Shangguan Fei, Yan Shuangfei, Tang Du, and Gao Xingkong were undoubtedly big shots when facing a group of Jianghu wanderers. They effortlessly exuded an air of mystery, cruelty, and indifference, befitting their status.
However, when faced with Ximen Rou, Zhuge Gang, Guo Sungyang, and Li Xunhuan, they acted no differently from ordinary Jianghu people, even becoming more talkative.
It was simply a case of big fish eating small fish, and small fish eating shrimp.
You Longsheng asked, "Who do you think is coming next?"
"Is there a need to guess?" Ding Baiyun replied. "There are only three people in the entire Golden Money Gang who could make these four wait. If it were Shangguan Jinhong or Jing Wuming, who would dare to stay here?"
You Longsheng nodded, "What about a battle between the seventh-ranked on the Weapon Roll, Ximen Rou, and the eighth-ranked, Zhuge Gang? Are you looking forward to it?"
Ding Baiyun said indifferently, "What's there to look forward to? We've already witnessed the deaths of the Joyful Goddess and the tenth-ranked on the Weapon Roll, the Donghai Jade Flute, at our hands. We've also seen the duel between the 'Iron Sword of Song Yang' and the 'First Swordsman of Tiannan.' Not to mention, we were part of the massive battles between the God Knife Hall, the Demon Sect, and the Taihang Bandits. How is this a big deal?"
You Longsheng, "..."
Everyone else, "..."
All their faces changed, and their eyes shifted between the two, filled with shock and respect.
You Longsheng had single-handedly broken the oppressive atmosphere crafted by the Golden Money Gang, and Ding Baiyun had effortlessly subdued the entire crowd.
(End of Chapter)
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