Chapter 115: Final Ultimatum?

Hearing the burly man's words, the Iron Fist Gang members beside him all showed shocked expressions.

The incident at the casino two days ago caused such a huge commotion that, although they were not in charge of the street, they were still deeply shaken.

Now, listening to Feng Ge's implication, the killer is this person?

"Me?"

Jiang Cheng stared dumbfounded, then forced a smile and said, "Sir, you're not just messing with me, are you? I've indeed heard about the street incident—over a dozen people died in the casino—but you're saying I killed them? Isn't that a bit too far-fetched?"

"I have indeed trained some boxing and weapons; I'm confident I can handle two or three people at once, but that's my limit. Taking on over a dozen people would be suicide—let alone they're gang members."

"Really?"

Lin Feng saw no sign on Jiang Cheng's face, so he continued:

"I heard from the local thugs that the Wild Wolf Gang had them inquire about your address, and within a day they ran into trouble. You say that's too much of a coincidence?"

"What?"

Jiang Cheng startled.

His mouth slightly opened.

Fear showed in his eyes.

Seeing this, the Iron Fist Gang members glanced at each other, feeling that this guy in front of them certainly didn't look like someone capable of killing over a dozen people.

Could Feng Ge have gotten it wrong?

"Besides, I also heard that two days ago, two petty thugs who were supposedly tailing someone were discovered and beaten to death in an alley; the killer wore the Flying Eagle Martial Arts Hall's uniform and used a staff."

Lin Feng's face showed a meaningful smile,

"You're ruthless—I admire that. How about joining my Iron Fist Gang?"

This sudden remark silenced the atmosphere instantly.

Jiang Cheng admitted that his earlier surprise had been feigned, but this time he was genuinely startled by those words.

The Iron Fist Gang members beside him felt the same.

Lin Feng seemed pleased with Jiang Cheng's expression, proudly saying, "The Wild Wolf Gang are trash; they're dead anyway. If it weren't for special orders from above, I would have driven them out long ago. You taking action for me would also be good."

"However, with your skills, selling roasted sweet potatoes on the street is a terrible waste. My Iron Fist Gang is currently in need of people; join us and you won't have to pay stall or management fees, nor any dues to the martial arts hall, and you'll earn plenty of money each month—enough to buy a place in the Outer City District within a few years."

"You're joking, sir."

Jiang Cheng looked panicked, saying, "I really didn't kill the Wild Wolf Gang members or any thugs; I had no idea. As for joining the Iron Fist Gang, thank you for the offer, but I'm simply not capable—I just want to live an honest life and avoid fighting."

Trying to get him to work for the Iron Fist Gang is impossible.

Even if it weren't about helping them fight other gangs, but instead exploiting the people in the Poor District, he couldn't do that.

"Don't rush to refuse."

The other party had already anticipated this, speaking calmly: "Think it over; giving me an answer in a few days is fine. Let me remind you: if you want to stay unseen, you must not do it yourself. Our Iron Fist Gang is nothing like those Wild Wolf Gang trash. If you think you can replicate what you did to the Wild Wolf Gang on us, you're dead wrong. Also, don't expect to go to the martial arts hall for backup—no martial arts hall will cover for you if they know what you've done. And even less so, that old Tang."

"I'll give you three days. If you want to join us, come find us on the street; if not, I hope you won't be seen here when the time comes, otherwise don't blame us for being rude."

After speaking, he shoved the membership card into Jiang Cheng's hand, patted his shoulder, and smiled.

Like the city's Enforcement Squad, the Iron Fist Gang hopes that people in the area they manage will follow their rules.

If someone is formidable, they'll try to recruit them; if that fails, staying law-abiding is fine too.

But for someone like Jiang Cheng, who has a record and has taken action against the previous gang, they must be handled differently: if they can be absorbed, that's best; if not, they're driven away; if they refuse to leave, they must be eliminated, otherwise they remain a time bomb that could explode any day. Jiang Cheng watched the group leave, and even when they reached Chen Sao's doorstep, he did not approach.

Because their meaning was already clear.

In a few days, if I agree to join them, everything can be negotiated—even becoming a top person here, with wealth and beauties within easy reach.

If I refuse, I either leave or die.

Bringing Grandma back now would be courting death.

Including Chen Sao—if she returns, she might also be implicated.

Jiang Cheng clenched his fists.

Damn it!

I clearly don't want to offend them; I just want to live peacefully, but they won't let me go easily.

Fortunately, there is good news.

I'm only a few dozen experience points away from entering the Broken Jade Technique.

According to Shi Yan, opening the first acupoint would make one a First-level Force Warrior, but to fully exert that strength, one must continually practice fist techniques and gradually adapt.

Let's first achieve entry, then talk.

He walked back inside and bolted the door.

Two or three hours passed.

The vicinity gradually grew quiet.

During that time, neighbors also came by to thank Jiang Cheng.

Jiang Cheng gave a few perfunctory replies, focusing his energy on refining and absorbing the Force.

Finally, as several Force Light Points were refined, the experience value of the Broken Jade Technique reached full.

A lot of information flooded into his mind.

It was all about how to sense the first acupoint and how to use the Force to blast it open.

However, before Jiang Cheng could savor it, a large amount of Force suddenly surged into his body.

"What is this?"

Jiang Cheng was startled.

He hadn't actively absorbed any Force at all; even if he wanted to, absorbing hundreds or thousands of Force Light Points was beyond his current ability.

Those incoming Force Light Points rushed straight to his arms, the first ones arriving striking a certain spot in his blood and qi with an impact.

Jiang Cheng was both shocked and delighted.

He, with a flood of information appearing in his mind, knows that spot—it is the first Acupoint that the Breaking Jade Technique must open.

According to the notes on the Breaking Jade Technique, for others it should be that once their Qi and blood are strong enough to sense the Acupoint, they then absorb Force Light Points and launch attacks day by day.

To completely open the first Acupoint consumes roughly ten thousand Force Light Points; the amount varies with each person's comprehension, though not by much, but the later Acupoints require more Force, and the disparity grows larger.

Opening the first Acupoint is the Entry.

But for oneself, because of the Proficient Panel, managed to achieve Entry first, so there is no need to act manually; the Panel helps absorb Force and burst open the first Acupoint? (End of chapter)