Chapter 235: Taking Action

Xie Lin's investigation into Cheng Feng was deep and meticulous; he carefully studied Cheng Feng's daily routine and various deeds after he began practicing martial arts.

He keenly perceived that Cheng Feng was not only an ambitious person with strong execution, but also an opponent with meticulous plans.

This realization made Xie Lin feel deeply threatened, especially the destruction of the Green Bamboo Gang, which made him realize that Cheng Feng's strength and methods far exceeded his imagination.

No one knew that there was a cousin relationship between Xie Lin and Peng Yuyan. They did not have much contact in their daily lives, but they had close exchanges of interests in private.

In the eyes of the other two gangs, the Green Bamboo Gang and the Red Star Gang only seemed close because of frequent business exchanges.

The Green Bamboo Gang mainly operated the business of collecting goods, while the Red Star Gang focused on the outward transport of goods. Therefore, it was normal for the two gangs to have frequent business dealings.

After all, everyone out there trying to make a living was doing it to make money.

And the secret kinship made the two gangs both cooperative and independent.

But the sudden appearance of Cheng Feng and the sudden destruction of the Green Bamboo Gang shocked all the forces.

Some forces in the city chose to stand by and watch, while others wanted to take the opportunity to fish for benefits, and Xie Lin initially only thought about occupying some territory and taking advantage of the situation.

But the destruction of the Black Wind Stronghold undoubtedly brought a huge shock to people. Especially after they learned of Cheng Feng's strength, they were even more glad that they had sat on the sidelines and had not provoked Cheng Feng.

Xie Lin was secretly proud that the news of his own breakthrough to the Bone Refining Realm had been blocked by the Red Star Gang.

Fate always likes to tease people. Just as he was secretly proud, he heard the news that Cheng Feng was also a martial artist in the Bone Refining Realm.

In an instant, he felt as if he had fallen from heaven into hell, his heart filled with a sense of loss. He had originally expected his breakthrough to cause a sensation, but ended up finding that others had already reached the same height.

This sudden disparity made him feel like a fool, who had been self-intoxicated, not knowing that the world outside had already undergone earth-shaking changes.

Thus, Xie Lin paid even more attention to Cheng Feng.

As someone in the transport industry, news was always well-informed.

The troop movements of the Hong Sect and the rise of a person named Wei Zhuang made Xie Lin feel an unprecedented crisis.

Cheng Feng was at his peak, yet he chose to retreat while ahead; this move left Xie Lin completely puzzled.

Could it be that Cheng Feng had no ambition? Or did he lack the strength? Neither.

Combining Cheng Feng's past style of conduct, Xie Lin judged that Cheng Feng might be secretly planning a larger operation.

The Blood Wolf Gang in North City was too far away, the movement was too big, and the distance was too great, making it unsuitable to take action.

The nearby Black Snake Gang in West City and his own Red Star Gang were Cheng Feng's targets. In a situation where he had to choose one of the two, Xie Lin would not have any wishful thinking, and immediately prepared not to hide anything.

Just as he encountered Hong Sect disciples causing trouble in East City, Xie Lin's alarm bells rang loudly; years of experience in the Jianghu made Xie Lin smell a hint of danger.

Taking this opportunity to see Cheng Feng's intentions, he had no choice but to strike first.

Unfortunately, before his signal of throwing a cup could even begin, Cheng Feng acted directly, which made Xie Lin feel very surprised by Cheng Feng's decisiveness.

Xie Lin intercepted Cheng Feng with all his might, fearing that any more disciples would meet with misfortune. After all, none of these disciples had the strength to confront a Bone Refining martial artist head-on.

Watching Xie Lin make a move, a trace of disdain flashed in Cheng Feng's eyes; he had absolute confidence in his own strength. He saw him punch toward Xie Lin's chest; this punch was heavy and powerful, carrying a fierce momentum.

Facing the enemy, Cheng Feng did not show the slightest mercy; he knew that only by going all out could he defeat his opponent.

Xie Lin appeared somewhat rushed; he had originally thought that Cheng Feng would have some scruples, but he did not expect the other party to launch an attack so decisively.

In his haste, Xie Lin quickly adjusted his breathing, gathered all his strength, crossed his hands in front of his chest, and took this punch from Cheng Feng head-on. Due to insufficient preparation, he felt a huge force hitting his chest, making him struggle a bit. But he gritted his teeth and persisted, trying his best to dissolve this force.

"Bang!" With a loud noise, the fist wind and palm power collided violently in the air, stirring up circles of visible air waves. Xie Lin only felt a powerful force coming from his chest, as if he had been hit by a giant rock, and his whole body could not help but retreat several steps, leaving pits in the wooden floor under his feet.

After stabilizing his figure, Xie Lin looked up at Cheng Feng, a touch of gravity flashing in his eyes. He realized that Cheng Feng's strength was far more powerful than he had previously estimated. Even so, he did not have the slightest intention of retreating.

"Cheng Feng, I knew you had wolfish ambitions, but fortunately you are arrogant and conceited. Today you brought so few people to the appointment, then you can stay here!" Xie Lin shouted in a deep voice, his tone revealing an unquestionable majesty.

Hearing this, Cheng Feng's mouth curled into a cold sneer: "Is this your true colors showing? I was still planning to play with you a bit more!"

Before the words fell, Cheng Feng's figure flashed, and he launched a fierce offensive against Xie Lin again. The fist wind whistled, and every strike contained enough power to split mountains and crack rocks.

The room was small, making it inconvenient to wield a blade, but his Collapse Mountain Fist was already at the master level; every move and style of the Collapse Mountain Fist came easily to him, with Blood Qi circulating to his fists, attacking Xie Lin's vital points with every strike.

Seeing this, Xie Lin no longer held back; he knew that this battle today was not only about personal honor and disgrace, but also about the survival of the Red Star Gang. He also circulated his Blood Qi to the extreme, engaging in a fierce contest with Cheng Feng.

Every move the two made was with all their might, without any mercy; every strike was a desperate attack, intending to put the other to death. This fierce battle made the surrounding disciples watch with trepidation and shock.

Yan Hua, standing to the side, watched the two Bone Refining martial artists fight; he could not intervene at all, so he had to focus his gaze on the disciples brought by Cheng Feng.

And Wu Feng, who was among the disciples, stepped forward proactively and said coldly: "Your opponent is me."

Yan Hua was not prepared to hold back either; having this plot today could be considered a small lesson for the Hong Sect, and perhaps even the Hong Sect Leader would have to stay here.

Yan Hua followed Xie Lin to learn fist techniques, but his Blade Technique was not weak either; he looked out the window: "Shall we go for a round?"

Wu Feng carried his Sword and walked: "Please."