Chapter 7: Night Probe

The night grew ever darker, Zhang Jun's silhouette vanished like a ghost at the end of the street.

Several black cars followed silently behind.

Inside the cars, several black-clad men stared fixedly at Zhang Jun's back, their eyes flashing with cold light.

"This kid, indeed has a problem."

"Hmph, heaven has a gate he won't take, hell has no door he breaks in!"

"Hall Master's orders: kill on sight, no questions asked!"

Zhang Jun seemed unaware, continuing to walk at his leisurely pace.

Suddenly, he stopped, turning into a secluded alley.

"Attack!"

The cars suddenly accelerated, charging into the alley and cutting off Zhang Jun's retreat.

The car doors opened, and over a dozen black-clad men jumped out, wielding sabers, surrounding Zhang Jun.

"Kid, your death is at hand!" the leader of the black-clad men snarled.

Zhang Jun glanced around, showing no fear on his face, merely letting out a soft 'oh'.

"Black Tiger Hall business, outsiders, get lost!" the black-clad leader waved his hand, signaling the nearby passersby to leave.

The passersby, terrified to the point of losing control, hurriedly fled the scene.

"Just you guys?" Zhang Jun curled the corner of his mouth.

"Arrogant!"

"Get him, hack him to death!" In an instant, the black-clad men scattered around like wolves, brandishing their gleaming sabers, lunging at Zhang Jun in a fan formation.

The air instantly filled with a thick killing intent, the blade light flashing under the dim streetlamp.

Zhang Jun's mouth corner slightly rose, revealing a faint, contemptuous cold smile.

Just as the black-clad men were about to close in, his body suddenly flickered, like a phantom in the dark night.

"Die!"

A black-clad man lunged forward, raising his saber high, bringing it down with fierce force toward Zhang Jun's head.

Zhang Jun shifted his body slightly, easily dodging the fierce strike.

At the same time, he snapped his right foot forward, striking the man squarely in the abdomen.

The black-clad man grunted, his body flying back like a broken kite for several meters, crashing heavily to the ground as he clutched his stomach and writhed in pain.

Two more black-clad men came from left and right to flank him, one attacking the upper level, the other the lower.

The black-clad man on the left swung his saber straight at Zhang Jun's neck, while the one on the right bent low to slash at his legs.

Zhang Jun's eyes narrowed, his body leaping into the air in an instant, executing a graceful side flip.

The two black-clad men swung at nothing.

Zhang Jun seized the moment, kicking out twice while airborne.

The two were kicked forward, tumbling to the ground and screaming incessantly.

At this moment, more black-clad men swarmed in, encircling Zhang Jun.

Zhang Jun's expression remained unchanged…

Accompanied by one miserable cry after another, the black-clad men collapsed one by one.

In the blink of an eye, over a dozen black-clad men lay scattered across the ground, clutching their wounds and wailing, their sabers strewn everywhere.

"Who… who exactly are you?" the black-clad leader stared at Zhang Jun in terror.

He never imagined Zhang Jun could be this formidable!

"I'm the one here to send you on your way." Zhang Jun said calmly.

He stepped toward the black-clad leader.

The black-clad leader kept backing away in fright until he had nowhere left to go, leaning against the wall.

"Don't… don't kill me!" he pleaded with a trembling voice, "I'll say anything!"

"Oh? Let's hear it." Zhang Jun halted his steps.

"It's… it's the Fang Family! The Fang Family ordered us to deal with the Liu Family!" the black-clad leader hurriedly said.

"The Fang Family?" Zhang Jun narrowed his eyes.

"As expected!"

"Besides the Fang Family, who else?" Zhang Jun pressed.

"There… there are also several other families; they've joined forces, wanting to carve up the Liu Family's assets." the black-clad leader dared not conceal.

"Which families are they?"

"This…" the black-clad leader hesitated.

"You won't speak?" Zhang Jun's eyes turned cold.

"I'll speak! I'll speak!" the black-clad leader blurted, "There's the Wang Family, Zhao Family, Li Family…"

He blurted out the names of seven or eight families in one breath.

These families were all prominent powers in Jiangbei.

"Very good." Zhang Jun nodded, "Last question: who is your mastermind behind the scenes?"

"This… I really don't know!" the black-clad leader was on the verge of tears, "I'm just a low‑level lackey, I have no access to the core secrets!"

Zhang Jun stared at him for a moment, confirming he wasn't lying.

"Get lost."

The black‑clad leader, as if granted a pardon, scrambled away on his hands and knees.

Zhang Jun ignored him, turned, and walked toward the Fang Family's direction.

Since the target has been confirmed, there's nothing to hesitate about.

Fang Family Mansion, lights blazing, exudes a lively atmosphere.

At the main gate, several bodyguards in black suits stand ramrod straight, eyes like torches, vigilantly scanning the surroundings.

Fang Family Head Fang Hong paces back and forth in the study.

His face is gloomy, his brows filled with anxiety.

"Dad, don't worry, with Black Tiger Hall taking action, the Liu Family is doomed this time!" Fang Zijie said from the side, comforting him.

"I hope so." Fang Hong sighed, "I always feel things aren't that simple."

"Dad, you mean that Zhang Jun?" Fang Zijie sneered, "Just a greenhorn, what waves can he stir?"

"Don't underestimate him." Fang Hong shook his head, "To make Liu Quan that old geezer value him so highly, this kid must have something extraordinary."

"Hmph, even if he's stronger, can he really stand against Black Tiger Hall?" Fang Zijie sneered.

"Report!"

Just then, a servant rushed in, panting.

"What's the matter?" Fang Hong asked.

"Family Head, disaster!" the servant gasped, "The Black Tiger Hall forces have been wiped out!"

"What?!" Fang Hong and Fang Zijie exclaimed in unison.

"How... how is this possible?" Fang Zijie stared wide-eyed, unable to believe it.

"Absolutely certain!" the servant said, "Someone saw the Black Tiger Hall members all knocked down by a young man!"

"A young man?" Fang Hong's expression changed, "Could it be..."

"Zhang Jun!" Fang Zijie said through gritted teeth.

"Quick! Immediately gather men and go to the Liu Family!" Fang Hong decided decisively.

He knew the situation had surpassed his control.

If Zhang Jun isn't dealt with quickly, the consequences are unthinkable!

"Yes!" the servant hurriedly obeyed and left.

A flash of ruthlessness crossed Fang Zijie's eyes: "Dad, I'll go meet him!"

"Be careful." Fang Hong cautioned.

Fang Zijie nodded, turned, and strode out of the study.

In the night, Zhang Jun's silhouette silently appeared outside the Fang Family Mansion.

He raised his head to gaze at the luxurious manor before him, a cold smile curling his lips.

Moonlight poured down, reflecting his resolute gaze, exuding an aura of fearlessness, as if the very land trembled at his arrival.

"Fang Family, tonight let you witness what true power is!"

His figure flickered, vanishing like a ghost into the night.