Chapter 189: The Unavoidable
Chapter 189: The Unavoidable
Jiang Cheng sighed. If he were to leave now, these people would undoubtedly face certain death.
Even if Qiu Feng's mission failed, the Dawn Society would send even more formidable individuals.
Moreover, his current situation didn't seem favorable.
If he chose to obey and take action against the Skyward Gang members, it would go against his conscience.
If he refused to comply, even if Qiu Feng didn't say anything, once this matter reached Bing Li and the others, they would undoubtedly be extremely dissatisfied with him, and the consequences would be unpredictable.
"It's like stepping on a landmine that was destined to be stepped on."
Jiang Cheng smiled bitterly.
As his strength grew, there would inevitably come a day when he would have to make a choice between missions and his conscience.
Unless he left the Dawn Society, but even thinking about it, he knew that leaving wouldn't be easy.
"Fine, then I'll follow my heart and do what's right."
Jiang Cheng walked to a secluded corner, put on a mask, and headed towards the Skyward Gang's location.
He thought of a way to protect the Skyward Gang and also help himself escape this predicament—to drive them away first.
"What are you doing? This is the Skyward Gang's territory; no outsiders are allowed." At the courtyard entrance, two Skyward Gang members stood, one of them shouting sternly.
"Where's your gang leader? Let him come out and see me."
"How dare you! Our gang leader isn't someone you can just ask to see!"
The two gang members instantly flew into a rage.
"What if I insist on seeing him?"
Jiang Cheng coldly hummed, then walked towards the courtyard.
"Stop!"
The two men reached out to stop Jiang Cheng, but before they could react, he had already entered the courtyard.
"Stop!"
"Catch him!"
"Stop!"
Suddenly, from all directions, about ten people rushed towards Jiang Cheng, some unarmed, while others wielded weapons, surrounding him in the middle.
"What's going on here?"
A deep, steady voice rang out.
The crowd parted, and a middle-aged man in his forties, with a small mustache, walked out.
"Gang Leader!"
"Gang Leader!"
Everyone shouted.
"Gang Leader, this person said he wanted to see the gang leader, but he didn't reveal his identity. When we tried to stop him, he just barged in!"
One of the men guarding the courtyard pointed at Jiang Cheng and exclaimed.
The middle-aged man cupped his fists towards Jiang Cheng and said, "Friend, our gang leader is handling important matters. Moreover, this is the Skyward Gang's territory. If you have no business here, it's best to leave quickly."
"What if I do have business here?" Jiang Cheng asked in a deep voice.
The middle-aged man's eyebrows furrowed slightly, but he patiently asked, "I don't know what business you have here, friend."
"I heard that the Skyward Gang calls the shots here. Dare you fight me? If I win, you'll immediately leave this place."
"What?!"
Everyone around them was shocked.
Was this person here to cause trouble?
Even the middle-aged man was taken aback. "Are you sent by the San Quan Gang? Or the Qing Gang? Or did several gangs send you together?"
"Why ask so many questions? Dare you accept?"
"What if you lose?"
"If I lose, you can do as you please." Jiang Cheng said indifferently.
Of course, he was just saying this.
If he lost, he would draw his gun and run.
"Fine, then I'll witness your skills. Stand aside, everyone!"
Upon hearing this, the gang members moved aside.
The middle-aged man took a deep breath and, with a swift step, rushed towards Jiang Cheng like a fierce tiger, throwing a punch at his chest.
To the onlookers, the middle-aged man's speed was so fast that only a residual image remained.
However, before his arm could fully extend, a lightning-fast kick landed on his chest.
In the stunned gazes of the gang members, the middle-aged man flew backward several meters.
"You're too weak. Send your gang leader instead."
Jiang Cheng said calmly.
"You!"
The middle-aged man fell to the ground, covering his chest with one hand and pointing at Jiang Cheng with the other, filled with anger.
The crowd surrounding them was also seething with anger, but even the Hall Master wasn't a match for him, let alone the rest of them.
Unless they all attacked together.
"What? Am I wrong?" Jiang Cheng asked.
The middle-aged man lowered his head, feeling defeated.
What more was there to say after being defeated in one move?
"Uncle Wu, what happened?"
"Hall Master!"
"Hall Master!"
The Skyward Gang members around them became agitated.
A short-haired woman in a red jacket and white pants walked over.
Behind her, several people followed, all glaring at Jiang Cheng.
Someone stepped forward and helped the middle-aged man up from the ground.
Jiang Cheng, upon hearing this, looked at the woman with a hint of surprise in his eyes.
"Hall Master."
The middle-aged man spoke with embarrassment, "This man suddenly barged in, saying he wanted to spar with us. If he wins, we have to leave this place. My subordinate fought him, but he was kicked and sent flying."
Upon hearing this, even the short-haired woman showed a hint of surprise.
They knew that the former was a First Rank Force Knight, and even as a Second Rank Force Knight, she couldn't achieve a one-hit knockout.
"So, do you dare accept?" Jiang Cheng spoke up.
"Why not!"
A man in his thirties stepped out from behind the woman.
As soon as he finished speaking, he accelerated and sprinted towards Jiang Cheng, his right fist carrying a gust of wind, and swung towards Jiang Cheng's left cheek.
Jiang Cheng extended his right hand, and with a 'pa' sound, he effortlessly caught the man's right fist.
Then, amidst the man's disbelieving gaze, Jiang Cheng kicked him in the stomach.
Like the middle-aged man before, this man in his thirties also flew backward.
Everyone present was stunned.
They knew the Vice Hall Master was a Second Rank Force Knight.
Could he have been defeated so easily?
"You!"
Even after falling, the man was still unwilling. He quickly got up, still wanting to fight.
"Stop!"
The short-haired woman shouted.
"Hall Master!"
The man looked at her unwillingly, "I was careless just now, but this time, this time I'll definitely defeat him!"
"Can't you see that he's holding back?"
The short-haired woman stared at Jiang Cheng and said, "If he had used his full strength just now, do you think you'd still be able to stand?"
The man froze.
It seemed to make sense.
If the opponent was also a Second Rank Force Knight, then that kick, even if it didn't take his life, would have broken several bones.
But what was the result?
Aside from a bit of pain, there was nothing else.
Even the middle-aged man who had been kicked earlier realized this.
Indeed, even the Vice Hall Master wasn't a match for this man. If he had used full force just now, would he still be alive?
The short-haired woman took a deep breath, bowed to Jiang Cheng, and said, "Thank you for holding back. In terms of martial arts, we truly are no match for you. However, regarding your request, please forgive us for not being able to comply."
"Why?"
The short-haired woman hesitated for a moment, then said, "If we leave, the nearby gangs will definitely intensify their exploitation of the people on this street."
Upon hearing this, the people behind her showed expressions of reluctance.
Indeed, they knew what would happen next, even without needing to think about it.
"Stupid. Just kill the members of the nearby gangs, and there won't be any issues," Jiang Cheng sneered.
If they couldn't get money from the Skyward Gang, they'd just have to get it from other gangs.
He couldn't have come all this way for nothing.
He'd been annoyed with those guys for a while now.
Later, they could blame the Skyward Gang.
(End of Chapter)
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