Chapter 97: Set a Price?

Four or five hulking men lunged like starving wolves, their fists whistling as they smashed toward Jiang Feng's vital points.

They have been running rampant with Jiang San in the market for years; dealing with ordinary people they can knock down in a couple of blows.

At this moment, seeing Jiang Feng's slight frame, they paid him no mind, only thinking of beating him down quickly to claim Jiang San's reward.

The people nearby instinctively held their breath.

In their eyes, Jiang Feng certainly couldn't withstand an assault by four or five strong men; they'd be at a loss.

But the next second, everyone was stunned.

Facing the oncoming fists, Jiang Feng not only didn't retreat but tilted his body slightly.

While easily evading the left man's straight punch, his right hand shot out like lightning, precisely gripping the opponent's wrist with a slight squeeze.

With a crisp "crack!" the man let out a pig‑slaughter‑like scream.

"Ah! My hand! It's broken! Broken!"

Jiang Feng didn't stop; seizing the chance, he pulled the man forward, causing him to lose balance and crash into the companion rushing from the right.

The two collided, falling to the ground like two sacks of rice, grimacing in pain and unable to get up for a long while.

The remaining three men, seeing this, froze for a moment, then lunged more ferociously.

Jiang Feng shifted his foot lightly, his figure slipping around a man like a phantom.

He drove his elbow hard into the man's lower back.

The man let out a muffled grunt, collapsing as if his bones had been pulled out, unable to rise.

The last two men exchanged a glance, a hint of fear flashing in their eyes.

Jiang Feng stepped forward, his left fist flashing like lightning, striking the left man's chest; the man flew backward like a kite whose string had snapped.

He slammed hard into the doorway of the Jiang Clan Medicine shop and immediately fainted.

The last man, seeing Jiang Feng's skill, was so frightened he turned and fled.

In less than ten seconds, the four or five strong men were either down or running.

The alley fell silent in an instant, and the onlookers were all stunned.

"My god! This youngster is unbelievably strong!"

"Jiang San's men are usually so reckless, but today they met a tough nut!"

"This must be the legendary master? So impressive!"

Hua Yingying was also stunned, slowly lowering the hand that covered her mouth, her eyes full of stars.

The earlier fear had already been tossed to the farthest heavens; only admiration remained.

"Jiang Feng! You're amazing!"

Jiang San was even more shocked, his eyeballs nearly popping out.

He had previously thought Jiang Feng was just an ordinary youth, at most knowing a bit of clumsy cat‑style kung fu.

But that move just now was clearly real skill! His mind instantly panicked.

This is a tough nut!

Yet Jiang San, being a seasoned slick, quickly forced composure and coughed twice.

"Kid, you're pretty strong! But this is a herbal market, not a place for you to run wild! Let me tell you, I'm connected with the Li Family! Do you know the Li Family? They're one of the four great magnates of Jiangcheng!"

He knows he can't win in a fight, Jiang San can only use the Li Family's name to intimidate.

Jiang Feng snorted, "So? What do you want?"

Seeing Jiang Feng seem frightened by the Li Family's name, Jiang San's eyes rolled.

"Alright, alright, since you're protecting your sister, I won't argue with you!"

He deliberately pretended to look like he had taken a big loss.

"That He Shou Wu is indeed a hundred‑year‑old one; it was originally five hundred thousand, now I only ask for one hundred thousand, and that'll settle it! How about it?"

He didn't expect Jiang Feng to agree, but in their line, they pride themselves on sky‑high prices and paying on the spot.

That He Shou Wu is just a few‑yuan street‑stall mash‑up; as long as the other side is willing to pay, any amount is profit.

But Jiang Feng didn't hesitate at all: "One hundred thousand? Fine!"

Yet Hua Yingying got anxious the moment she heard.

"Jiang Feng! We can't pay! That He Shou Wu is fake! Moreover, they staged the scam first; why should we pay?"

Jiang San wore a smug smile.

"See, you're sensible! If you'd done this earlier, it'd be fine. Here's the payment QR code; next time we meet in the market, we can still be friends!"

Jiang San gleefully pulled out the payment QR code, thinking the Li Family's name still works best.

Even if he's good at fighting, what does it matter? Hearing the Li Family's name, they'd just obediently pay, right?

Even the hundred‑thousand should be lowered.

It should be two hundred thousand!

The surrounding onlookers all shook their heads.

This youngster looks pretty strong, why so cowardly?

But the next second, Jiang Feng's words froze Jiang San in place.

"Did you get it the wrong way around?"

Jiang Feng raised an eyebrow and said teasingly,

"It was you who staged the fake herb scam first and scared my sister; you should give my sister one hundred thousand in compensation, not me giving you."

"What did you say?"

Jiang San doubted he had misheard, eyes wide, thinking Jiang Feng was joking.

"You want me to give you a hundred thousand? Are you crazy? This is robbery!"

You can understand it that way, if you wish.

Jiang Feng let out a cold smile.

My sister was scared by you and cried for half a day; you give some compensation, that's not too much, right?

He paused briefly, then stepped forward.

A terrifying aura instantly surged straight into the clouds.

Jiang San instantly felt as if a fierce beast were staring at him, and the hair on his whole body stood up.

If you're willing to pay, this Ten Thousand will count as compensation, and the previous matter will be erased. If you refuse to pay…

Jiang Feng's gaze fell on the Medicine shop's sign, his tone carrying a chilling sense of oppression.

At worst, I'll smash your Medicine shop. Anyway, everything you sell there is False medicinal material, so smashing it wouldn't be a loss.

How dare you!

Jiang San, furious, turned red in the face, gritted his teeth and said.

This is Li Family's territory! If you dare smash my shop, Li Family won't let you go unpunished!

Li Family?

Jiang Feng raised an eyebrow lightly, his tone full of contempt.

Even if Li Kun himself comes, this money still has to be compensated!

With those words spoken, Jiang San was completely panicked.

This kid actually knows the Li Family Head? What the hell is his background.

He clenched his teeth, his complexion flashing between pale and ashen, then glared at Jiang Feng viciously, forcing a few words out between his teeth.

Fine! Consider you ruthless! Ten Thousand, right? I'll give it!

Soon, the Ten Thousand was credited, and Jiang Feng gave a faint smile.

You're finally sensible! If you'd done this earlier, it would have been fine. From now on, if we meet in the market, we can still be considered friends!

Hearing his own words just spoken, Jiang San felt his teeth roots itching with resentment.

Jiang Feng, too lazy to care about Jiang San's mood, grabbed Hua Yingying and left directly.

They arrived at Gu Yao Zhai.

The Shopkeeper, upon seeing Jiang Feng, looked a bit embarrassed.

Jiang Feng didn't notice, and said directly: "Shopkeeper, the matter is settled, where is my Medicine?"

The Shopkeeper stammered, not knowing how to answer.

At that moment, a figure inside the room let out a light, floating voice.

Little brother, I'm interested in these medicinal materials, let's set a price, shall we?