Chapter 122: Uninvited Guest

When he heard Jiang Cheng ask that question, Zhao Xiangyu froze, his eyes fixed on Jiang Cheng without blinking.

"Jiang Shidi, what are you thinking? You're not still planning to repeat the old trick and kill those Iron Fist Gang members, are you?"

"How could I?"

Jiang Cheng smiled, "I'm just curious, wanted to ask around."

"No, no, no."

Zhao Xiangyu, frightened, waved his hands repeatedly, "Please don't think that way; it's best you don't have that idea."

He looked through the glass, glanced outside, saw no one paying attention, and lowered his voice, "Jiang Shidi, do you still remember the Secret Martial Arts I mentioned to you?"

Jiang Cheng's pupils narrowed slightly, and he nodded.

"Earlier I told you that gang members don't practice Secret Martial Arts; I was wrong. I only learned today that gang members can also cultivate Secret Martial Arts, just like this time, the Iron Fist Gang sent two Junior Leaders over,"

"they're both First-level Force Warriors. You might not know what a First-level Force Warrior is; their strength and speed are roughly one and a half times that of ordinary people, maybe more. Killing an ordinary person is far too easy for them. Even if your Staff Method is good, Jiang Shidi, with half the power and speed, it's like a child with a stick fighting a grown man to the death. How big do you think your chances are?"

Jiang Cheng's expression grew solemn.

The guy called Feng Ge really is a First-level Force Warrior.

But he hadn't expected there was another one.

Seeing this, Zhao Xiangyu thought Jiang Cheng had understood, breathed a sigh of relief, and said, "Jiang Shidi, you get it now, right? 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 Senior Sister Bai's contact; after you leave, just call her."

"Alright."

Jiang Cheng nodded.

What Zhao Shixiong said is indeed a good plan.

But if he really leaves, he won't walk away so easily; two First-level Force Warriors—what of that? Since he's leaving anyway, he might as well kill them before he goes.

"By the way, Zhao Shixiong, I just heard you say Senior Sister Bai was locked up by the Gym Master because of me. What actually happened?"

"Oh, that matter… it's kind of Xiao Shixiong's fault; if it weren't for…"

Zhao Xiangyu said subconsciously, then suddenly realized and covered his mouth with his hand.

"Xiao Shixiong?"

Jiang Cheng heard clearly and pressed, "What does this have to do with Xiao Shixiong?"

"No, no relation. I misspoke just now, I was wrong."

Zhao Xiangyu quickly denied it, but anyone with eyes could see he was uneasy.

"In any case, Jiang Shidi, rest assured," he said vaguely, "Your family staying with Senior Sister Bai is definitely safe; after all they have nothing to do with this. You, Jiang Shidi, should watch your safety."

"By the way, this is the membership fee you paid, a total of five thousand yuan; count it."

Zhao Xiangyu pulled out a bundle of cash from his body and placed it on the table.

"Okay."

Jiang Cheng said nothing more and silently took the money.

"Hey, Jiang Shidi, you haven't counted it yet," Zhao Xiangyu hurriedly reminded.

"No need, I trust Zhao Shixiong's character; he wouldn't pull any petty tricks in this."

"Jiang Shidi…"

Zhao Xiangyu's expression grew more complicated.

Jiang Shidi truly is a good person.

But what Master Zeng and the others said also makes sense.

Perhaps that's fate.

In Jiang Cheng's mind, he vaguely guessed something.

From the fact that his membership at the Martial Arts Hall was cancelled, this must have been ordered by the Gym Master.

The reason is simple: they didn't want trouble.

Senior Sister Bai was locked up by the Gym Master for her own sake; it might be because she spoke up for herself, or because she sheltered his family. But from what Zhao Shixiong said earlier, Xiao Yuanqing is the chief culprit that led to Senior Sister Bai's confinement.

So, what did he do? Whatever it was, it must be related to him.

If he hadn't leaked his situation to those people at the casino, he wouldn't have gone to kill them, and none of what follows would have happened.

This person must be eliminated! "Zhao Shixiong, I'm no longer a member of the Martial Arts Hall, yet you still told me so much, thank you."

"Jiang Shidi, you're being modest. I originally thought… never mind, since it's already happened, saying anything now is useless. Here's Senior Sister Bai's contact; keep it safe and reach out to her when you're safe."

Zhao Xiangyu took out a pre‑prepared slip of paper and handed it over.

Jiang Cheng glanced at it; it was roughly the same number that Bai Wei had given to Chen Sao that day.

He tucked the slip away, knowing he should leave now.

"Zhao Shixiong, take care."

"You too, Jiang Shidi, leave here quickly and stay safe on the road."

Zhao Xiangyu hurriedly added.

After escorting Jiang Cheng to the doorway, he sighed.

He turned around and saw someone standing behind him.

"Zeng! Senior Brother Zeng!"

Zhao Xiangyu jumped in surprise.

"Jiang Shidi left?"

Zeng Zhiten looked outside, a hint of worry in his brows.

"Yeah, just left. Senior Brother Zeng, do you have something to say to him?"

Zeng Zhiten shook his head.

"Go back."

Yes, senior brother.

Zhao Xiangyu sighed again.

……

Walking the road back, Jiang Cheng felt little anger, only a sense of grievance.

The Martial Arts Hall's actions breach the spirit of contracts and are somewhat immoral, but what kind of place is this where anyone would speak of contract spirit or morality? Whoever has the bigger fists holds the reason.

Then I have no choice but to leave this road.

As for where to go after leaving.

The best choice is, of course, Outer City District.

Unfortunately, he asked Shi Yan, and the people of the Poor District who want to become residents of Outer City District say it's simple: just buy a house outright, no loans or installment payments accepted.

The reason is simple: houses in Outer City District are never short of takers; countless people are desperate to move in. If loans were allowed, there would be even fewer houses available.

So he can only stay in another neighborhood for now.

He still has fifty‑to‑sixty thousand on him, so he isn't worried about finding a place, but the dues that will come later still have to be paid. If he exposes his strength, it may invite a whole new set of troubles, and how could he explain it to Grandma and Chen Sao? Jiang Cheng feels his head spinning, yet the next instant his eyes narrow.

He saw two people standing at his doorstep, apparently waiting for him.

His first thought was that the two were members of the Iron Fist Gang.

But on a second glance he found it odd, because the two were a man and a woman.

Could the Iron Fist Gang even have a female enforcer? At that moment, the woman also noticed Jiang Cheng and alerted the man beside her.

The man immediately looked at Jiang Cheng, then waved proactively, a smile appearing on his face.

???

Jiang Cheng felt even more puzzled.

(End of chapter)