Chapter 47: Coincidence?

"You!"

Fan Hua choked.

His eyes were doubtful and unwilling.

If the kid before us truly belongs to the Flying Eagle Martial Arts Hall, he must be extremely frustrated to go to the Hall for a duel?

Not only that.

They can't make any move against the other side today.

After all, the few martial arts halls on the street aren't harmless; even the Wild Wolf Gang can't do anything to them.

"Kid, you say you're from the Flying Eagle Martial Arts Hall, and we should believe you?"

Jiang Xiong squinted, "Words alone aren't proof; you have to produce some evidence, right?"

Saying that, he gave Fan Hua a glance.

Before this operation, he had the latter investigate, and only after learning that Jiang Cheng had no ties to the street's martial arts halls did he decide to act.

But what's going on now?

Is this kid deliberately deceiving them? Or did Fan Hua fail to investigate properly?

Feeling the pressure, Fan Hua stared at Jiang Cheng and said, "Kid, you claim to be from the Flying Eagle Martial Arts Hall; where's your Membership Card? Show it, and don't tell me you forgot to bring it."

"He's definitely not from the Hall! I guarantee it!"

Liu Yang also shouted.

Jiang Cheng gave him a deep look.

Since he crossed over, this is the first time he's harbored murderous intent toward someone.

But he didn't show it, then turned to Jiang Xiong, a smirk at his mouth, "Isn't evidence easy? The Membership Card is on me."

Finishing his sentence, he reached into his pocket and pulled out a High-level Membership Card.

"Take it."

After speaking, he tossed the card over.

It has his photo on it; others can't use it even if they get it.

And its purpose is to show others, because it bears a valid date.

Jiang Xiong caught it, his pupils instantly contracting.

This is a High-level Membership Card?

The few people nearby also realized this, their faces showing disbelief.

This kid is actually a member of the Flying Eagle Martial Arts Hall, and a High-level member at that?

Jiang Xiong flipped it over, then looked at the front photo, and glanced at Jiang Cheng a short distance ahead; indeed it was the same person, even the clothes matched.

Looking at the date again, his brows furrowed even tighter.

Because the starting date is today! "He got a High-level membership today?"

"What? Such a coincidence?"

"Damn!"

Fan Hua and the others gritted their teeth, looking both resentful and helpless.

That settled everything.

"Impossible!"

Liu Yang and the two others seemed drained of all strength, barely able to stand.

How could such a coincidence happen in this world?

Just as they had located Jiang Xiong and his group, blocking him today, he still managed to obtain the Hall's membership.

All the prior preparations were wasted.

And then…

"Kid, you're lucky."

Jiang Xiong glared at Jiang Cheng with hatred.

A boiled duck flew away; who wouldn't be angry.

And this kid is a High-level member of the Hall, five thousand yuan a month.

What's more infuriating is, if it had been just one day in the morning, the outcome would have been completely different.

"Let's go."

After speaking, he threw the card on the ground, turned and left. "Kid, you'd better pray your business stays good, that you're a member of a martial arts hall every month, otherwise…" Fan Hua stopped halfway.

"You don't need to worry about that then."

Jiang Cheng cut him off outright.

Fan Hua let out a cold snort and followed.

Liu Yang and the two others also followed, and after a while disappeared from sight.

Jiang Cheng took a few steps forward, picked up the Membership Card from the ground, and brushed off the dust.

He only wants a peaceful life, not to provoke these people and create unnecessary trouble.

But when these people come after him on purpose, that's different.

If he hadn't acted swiftly and secured the membership that morning, it would have been a fierce battle now, even with his Short Staff at Mastery Level, he wouldn't be certain of victory.

"Just wait, you lot, I won't let any of you go free."

A murderous glint flashed in Jiang Cheng's eyes.

Now that he has the Membership Card, it means he can move freely at night, making certain deeds much easier.

First, he'll strike at Liu Yang and the three of them.

…

"Xiong Ge, I really didn't know he got a Membership Card today; yesterday he wasn't a member yet."

Liu Yang followed behind, continuously explaining.

The two followers behind also echoed.

After all, even without thinking, it's obvious that after the kid's robbery failed, Jiang Xiong must be seething with anger.

Perhaps he'll vent that anger onto them.

As the words fell, Jiang Xiong suddenly stopped, turned back and glared fiercely at the three.

"What are the three of you doing? Didn't I tell you to keep an eye on him?"

"Xiong Ge, I, I…"

Liu Yang didn't know how to explain.

He had been watching the other side from noon until evening, but who could have thought he went to the Martial Arts Hall in the morning.

He doesn't have foresight, nor does he know where the other lives, so how could he watch? "Xiong Ge, I'm also at fault in this matter; I didn't investigate properly," Fan Hua quickly bowed his head to admit fault.

"This has nothing to do with you."

Jiang Xiong said to him, then his gaze fell again on Liu Yang and the other two, "The three of you have wasted so much of our time and effort this time; shouldn't you make some compensation?"

The three, including Liu Yang, felt uneasy, but could only grit their teeth and ask, "Xiong, what compensation does Xiong Ge want?"

"I'll give you three days to gather a thousand bucks; consider it a labor fee for this incident. If after three days I haven't received the thousand you owe, the consequences, I'm sure you understand."

Having finished, without waiting for a reply, Jiang Xiong led his men away.

"Xiong Ge, the kid who sold Roasted Sweet Potato, are we just letting him go?" someone asked.

"He has a Flying Eagle Martial Arts Hall Membership Card, and he's a Senior Member; if we dare move him, he'll tell the Hall, and even Brother Bao couldn't protect us."

Jiang Xiong squinted his eyes.

The people of those Halls, wanting to kill them, aren't that easy to deal with.

He even suspects the core figures of those Halls absolutely possess Secret Martial Arts; otherwise, how have so many gangs in the area changed yet remain standing? "Damn, did that kid get wind of it, know we're after him, and go early to get a Membership?"

"Impossible, right? The only ones who know this news are us and Liu Yang's three; we certainly wouldn't tell, and those three shouldn't be shooting themselves in the foot."

"It's like seeing a ghost; over ten thousand a month, just gone like that."

"Alright, the incident has already happened; talking about this now is useless."

Jiang Xiong cut them off, "Missing a fat sheep is indeed a pity; then let's find more other targets."

"Fine."

The few nodded.

"By the way, remember today's date; after a month passes, go look for that kid again," Jiang Xiong suddenly added.

"Huh? Look for him again?"

"I get it," Fan Hua shivered, "Xiong Ge means, check after a month whether that kid has renewed; if he renews, nothing happens; if not, hehe."

He showed an expectant smile.

(End of chapter)