Chapter 68: Ruthless One

Three members of the Wild Wolf Gang were also startled, suddenly turned around, and when they saw a group from the Martial Arts Hall, especially the leader Bai Wei, their faces changed dramatically.

On the street there are three martial arts schools, each with only a few Core Disciples, not to mention that Bai Wei is a beauty, and the people in the gang have been daydreaming about her behind the scenes.

Now the one in charge is standing before them, and it's very likely that the words they just said were heard.

"Speak."

Bai Wei spat out two words.

"We, we are collecting stall fees." The person holding the Membership Card lowered his head, unable to look straight, stammering.

"Yes, yes indeed."

The other two nodded like chicks pecking at rice, and their previous swagger vanished completely.

"How come our Martial Arts Hall's Senior Members still have to pay you stall fees?" Bai Wei's eyes turned cold.

"No, no, of course not. We're just checking, just checking."

"Yes, yes, just checking, checking, nothing else."

"Finished checking?"

"Checked, checked, no problem."

The person hurriedly returned the Membership Card to Jiang Cheng, then with a flattering smile said to Bai Wei, "Everyone, take your time chatting, take your time, we'll leave first."

"Stop!"

Bai Wei scolded, "I think I just heard you say something about not being able to eat it and taking it away—what's going on?"

The atmosphere quieted instantly.

Unnoticed, a crowd had already gathered around.

Some were already watching nearby.

More came, drawn by Bai Wei and her companions.

After all, on one side is the Wild Wolf Gang, on the other is the Flying Eagle Martial Arts Hall; it looks like a clash is about to erupt, and this excitement is impossible to ignore! Qian Yun Kai felt as if struck by lightning, froze on the spot, and cold sweat poured down his back.

Sure enough, the worst fear came true; the words they just said were indeed heard.

Unlucky!

He cursed inwardly, but forced a smile and said, "Sister, you must have misheard, right? When did we ever say that?"

"Yes, yes, Sister, we didn't say it, didn't say it at all." The other two also responded as usual.

"Didn't say? Hmph."

Bai Wei let out a cold laugh, her gaze fixed on Jiang Cheng, "Jiang Shidi, what did those people just tell you? Speak to us, no need to hold back, say whatever it is."

"Yes, yes, Jiang Shidi, but it's fine to speak."

The other members also spoke up.

Qian Yun Kai hurriedly looked at Jiang Cheng, his eyes warning.

"Yes, Senior Sister Bai."

Jiang Cheng would not be that foolish; after the other side openly threatened him, he wouldn't be cowardly and hide the truth. If he didn't speak, what would his role as a Senior Member be? Where would the Martial Arts Hall's promise be? He then recounted the whole matter in detail, one point after another.

Including the threats they made.

"No! No!"

Qian Yun Kai tried to interrupt several times, but at this moment he flatly denied, "There's no such thing, kid, why would you slander us! Spreading false accusations!"

However, everyone present, even the onlookers, did not believe his words.

What kind of conduct do the Wild Wolf Gang have, who around here doesn't know? "How daring, they actually dare to target members of our Flying Eagle Martial Arts Hall." Bai Wei's eyebrows arched, her gaze sharp as a sword.

Qian Yun Kai's voice trembled, "Sister, we were prepared to put up the money."

"Put up money? Then why did you say you don't have much? It's clear you're trying to force a sale." Sun Xiaoli chimed in.

"Exactly, even our Martial Arts Hall's Senior Members are daring to scheme—might they one day set their sights on us?"

"Your Wild Wolf Gang is about to leave, yet you still run rampant here?"

Several Senior Members were also filled with righteous indignation.

First, having seen Jiang Cheng's skill, they wanted to draw closer, otherwise they wouldn't have come together at noon.

Second, because they share the same status, these dogs of bereaved families daring to target Jiang Cheng today might also find him in the days to come.

Those around, hearing this, began to chatter.

They weren't foolish; they could infer from the Wild Wolf Gang's abnormal actions.

But hearing this from the Martial Arts Hall people made it even more credible.

"The Wild Wolf Gang wants to get out of here? How did I not know about this?"

A voice rang out. The crowd on the east scattered like a swarm, and several Wild Wolf Gang members, brandishing Watermelon Knives, walked over, exuding murderous aura.

The one at the front was the Wild Wolf Gang Junior Leader Wu Tian, who had come here a few days earlier to announce a price hike.

The one who said that sentence was naturally him.

"Brother Wu!"

"Brother Wu!"

The three of Qian Yun Kai rushed forward as if they had seen a savior.

Several Senior Members immediately sealed their mouths.

Especially the one who said the Wild Wolf Gang should get lost, who was so frightened he hid behind Bai Wei.

Wu Tian glanced at Bai Wei with caution, his gaze landing on the three in front of him, frowned, and said, "Speak, what's going on?"

He had been collecting stall fees just fine there, when suddenly a subordinate came saying that the kid had been blocked by people from the Flying Eagle Martial Arts Hall, led by Bai Wei, and his head instantly throbbed.

These short‑sighted guys, why provoke the Martial Arts Hall's Core Disciples? Did they think the Wild Wolf Gang was the old Wild Wolf Gang?

"Brother Wu, that kid's Roasted Sweet Potato business is good, he even has money to buy a Senior Member of the Flying Eagle Martial Arts Hall, and we brothers want to buy the recipe from him, speaking kindly, but he not only refuses to sell, he also spreads false accusations, saying we threatened him!" Qian Yun Kai wore a look of grievance.

Yeah yeah, Brother Tian.

Brother Tian, you need to give us a fair judgment.

And this too?

Wu Tian looked toward Jiang Cheng.

A roasted sweet potato vendor—can his business be good enough to afford a senior member at the martial arts hall?

Wu Tian.

Bai Wei remained calm and unafraid, staring directly at him as she said: 'What do you think? Would the senior members of my martial arts hall just give up their good business to provoke your men? Clearly, they are the ones forcing buys and sales, and even in broad daylight they threatened our senior members,'

Now they're even turning the tables—if this matter is just left unsettled, how will everyone view our Flying Eagle Martial Arts Hall in the future? No matter what, today you must give me an explanation for this.

As her words fell, whispers rose all around.

They had thought the martial arts hall wasn't afraid of the Wild Wolf Gang.

But they hadn't expected it to be this fearless.

A frail woman, facing seven or eight knife-wielding toughs, not yielding in the slightest, insisting on protecting her own members—this is too impressive, right?

How great would it be if I were a member of the Flying Eagle Martial Arts Hall?

Wu Tian's expression shifted several times, then he looked again at the three and said: 'Is what she said true?'

Brother Tian...

Qian Yun Kai was instantly speechless.

The other two also lowered their heads.

Good.

Wu Tian nodded, his eyes narrowing slightly, then he swung his arm and slapped Qian Yun Kai across the face.

Smack!

A loud slap rang out, leaving everyone present stunned.

Qian Yun Kai was knocked back several steps, half his cheek swelling, but before he could speak, Wu Tian stepped forward quickly and kicked him in the stomach.

Qian Yun Kai cried out in pain and was kicked to the ground.

Wu Tian stepped forward two more steps and unleashed a flurry of kicks! 'Brother Tian! I was wrong! I was wrong! I dare not! I will never dare again!'

Qian Yun Kai let out a sound like a pig being slaughtered.

Brother Tian, I was wrong, spare me!

'Thud! Thud! Thud!' was the muffled sound of blows answering him.

Brother Tian...

Brother Tian, little Qian doesn't understand, let this slide just this once?

Several Wild Wolf Gang members also looked reluctant, speaking up in pleas for mercy.

Wu Tian turned a deaf ear, kicking him another dozen or so times; the man on the ground lay still, unknown whether dead or unconscious.

Only then did he lift his head to look at Bai Wei, expressionless, saying: 'Is this explanation enough?'

The entire venue fell silent.

(End of chapter)