Chapter 57: Danger Encountered at Night

The Mei Family Tavern was located in South City, near the city wall.

It was still some distance away from the house Cheng Feng had bought.

Cheng Feng escorted Meiniang the whole way, and the two of them arrived at the Mei Family Tavern quickly while chatting.

However, the scene before them took them by surprise—a group of fierce-looking men was surrounding the tavern entrance.

Meiniang's face turned pale as she looked at Cheng Feng and said, "These are people from the Green Bamboo Gang, and the one leading them is Hall Master Zhu. Could they be here to capture me?"

They saw that Hall Master Zhu had a face full of jowls and was holding a large Sword, clamoring for the Shopkeeper to hand over Meiniang, saying he had come to fulfill a previous promise.

Meiniang was so scared her face turned pale, and she hid behind Cheng Feng.

Seeing this, Cheng Feng first brought Meiniang to a hidden corner behind him, assessed the situation, and after a moment of thought, stepped forward and shouted loudly, "In broad daylight, you dare to bully innocent citizens! Is there no law left?"

Hall Master Zhu looked at the greenhorn who had come out to meddle in his business and chuckled, "Kid, you dare to meddle in my business? You must be tired of living!"

Saying this, he had several of his underlings rush toward Cheng Feng.

These underlings did not have sharp weapons like Swords.

Swords are very expensive.

Most of them only held clubs; only the Hall Master himself carried a large Sword.

Cheng Feng had achieved success in his martial arts training and possessed extraordinary skills; he knocked the few small thugs to the ground in a few moves.

Seeing this scene, Hall Master Zhu's eyes narrowed: "Little brother has good skills."

After saying this, he waved his large hand, and all the underlings beside him rushed toward Cheng Feng.

He himself, however, sat back to watch the tigers fight.

He let his subordinates exhaust Cheng Feng's strength.

Cheng Feng watched as more than a dozen people rushed toward him.

He still felt a bit timid inside, but when he caught a glimpse of Meiniang in the shadows behind, her small face peeking out as she watched the situation,

Cheng Feng steeled his heart; he absolutely could not retreat now, as Meiniang was still watching.

This might even be an opportunity.

The matter of selling wine must not have any mishaps.

This was the first step in his rise to success.

Without money, he could do nothing.

He absolutely could not fall here in his future plans.

The people before him were all blocking his path to wealth and cutting off his future.

If he didn't break through this hurdle, how could he find such a good opportunity in the future?

Cheng Feng tried hard to build up his mental resolve.

This was not like before, on a road in the middle of nowhere where he could just kill a few people and be done with it.

This was in the city, and it was the territory of the Green Bamboo Gang.

A brawl was fine, but it would be hard to clean up after killing someone.

Cheng Feng set a bottom line for himself: do not accidentally kill anyone.

Clenching his fists, he charged toward the dozen or so people.

In the corner behind, Meiniang watched as Cheng Feng charged against more than a dozen people.

She covered her mouth with her small hand, tears in her eyes, looking at Cheng Feng with worry, her heart in a state of chaos.

Fortunately, Cheng Feng was now in the Skin Refining Realm.

The punches and kicks of a dozen people were like scratching an itch through a boot to Cheng Feng, who was in the Skin Refining Realm.

On the contrary, Cheng Feng was taking out the little brats one punch at a time.

Wang Tieshan was right that Cheng Feng lacked practical combat experience.

The later sparring sessions with Zhang Zhuo also came in handy.

One punch to the cheek, and the opponent fell to the ground, done for.

One punch to the opponent's chin, and the opponent spat blood and fell to the ground.

It even got some on Cheng Feng's clothes.

Relying on the reflexes and speed of his Skin Refining Realm, Cheng Feng fought more and more steadily.

The clubs the thugs brought with them were of no concern when they hit Cheng Feng.

Cheng Feng, conversely, grew braver as he fought.

Before long, the dozen or so underlings were lying on the ground, covered in blood.

Cheng Feng himself also had quite a few bloodstains on him.

Most of it was the thugs', though he had taken a club to the head and hadn't dodged in time, so it was a bit swollen.

He really did have little practical combat experience.

It seems he really needs to be more careful in the future.

Touching the swelling on his head, Cheng Feng acknowledged his shortcomings.

Looking at Hall Master Zhu, who was still posturing in the back,

Cheng Feng strolled forward.

Hall Master Zhu looked at Cheng Feng, who seemed like nothing had happened, and stood with his Sword propped up, saying, "Who are you, Excellency? Why do you want to muddy these waters?"

Looking at Hall Master Zhu's stance, he intended to chat a bit more.

Cheng Feng naturally also wanted to resolve this matter peacefully.

Cheng Feng only sought self-preservation in his practice of Martial Dao.

While he was still weak, he would avoid trouble if he could.

Cheng Feng stopped his hand, looked at Hall Master Zhu, and said, "I have no grudge or enmity with you, but Meiniang is my fiancée. Since you are causing trouble at my father-in-law's tavern, I certainly cannot ignore it."

Seeing that Cheng Feng looked like a lone wanderer and was even prepared to negotiate with him, Hall Master Zhu felt confident and arrogantly said, "Just you alone, and you want to compare yourself to my entire Green Bamboo Hall?"

After saying this, he brandished his broadsword and charged toward Cheng Feng.

Cheng Feng naturally faced Hall Master Zhu with caution.

He was terrified of capsizing in the gutter.

Watching Hall Master Zhu charge over,

Cheng Feng thought to himself, "I knew it."

He kicked up a wooden stick from the ground, using the stick in place of a blade.

He carefully countered Hall Master Zhu's broadsword using his Basic Blade Technique.

Feeling the force in his hands,

Cheng Feng judged that Hall Master Zhu was at least a Martial Artist in the Strength Refining Realm.

Cheng Feng's own realm was entirely brought up by adding points on his Panmian.

He was indeed lacking in actual combat experience.

But after all, he was already at the Skin Refining Mid-Stage.

His body's reaction speed and strength were far superior to Hall Master Zhu, who was in the Strength Refining Realm.

Cheng Feng continuously parried Hall Master Zhu's attacks, searching for his flaws. Suddenly, he noticed that Hall Master Zhu's footwork was somewhat chaotic, clearly revealing a flaw due to his excessive underestimation of the enemy.

Cheng Feng seized the opportunity, kicked hard at Hall Master Zhu's knee, and simultaneously swung the wooden stick in his hand, striking Hall Master Zhu's wrist.

Hall Master Zhu felt the pain, and the broadsword in his hand nearly fell. Cheng Feng pressed his advantage, landing several consecutive punches on Hall Master Zhu's body, forcing him to retreat repeatedly.

Finally, Cheng Feng kicked Hall Master Zhu to the ground and pressed the wooden stick against his throat.

"You... don't do anything rash!" Hall Master Zhu said in terror.

Cheng Feng teased, "Can we talk now?"

Hall Master Zhu nodded like a pounding pestle, terrified that Cheng Feng might strike ruthlessly and pierce his throat.

Cheng Feng said unhurriedly, "Tieshan Martial Arts Hall, do you know it?"

The blood-stained Hall Master Zhu nodded, then suddenly realized: "Is Your Excellency a top disciple of Martial Arts Hall Master Wang?"

Cheng Feng nodded: "I don't understand much about how your gang operates, but I am afraid of being retaliated against by others, so I want to ask you how this matter should be resolved?"

Seeing that he still had a hope of survival, Hall Master Zhu immediately said loudly: "Your Excellency, rest assured. You are a top disciple of Tieshan Martial Arts Hall; who would be so blind as to provoke you? I didn't know before, but from now on, absolutely no one will come to disturb the Mei Family Tavern."

Yet in his heart, he hated the person who gave him the tip to death.

Is this a reason to run away?

Is this a reason to sell the tavern?

With such a son-in-law, who would be so blind!

Seeing Hall Master Zhu yield,

Cheng Feng temporarily set the matter aside.

It was best if it could be resolved peacefully.

He had already brought out the Martial Arts Hall.

If that still didn't work,

then he would resolve it in the shadows!

At the very least, he could not leave any evidence in the open.

"Tell your people to stay far away from now on!" Cheng Feng said coldly.

Hall Master Zhu was pulled away by his subordinates and slowly left.

Cheng Feng watched their retreating backs and felt a sense of relief in his heart.

"Brother Feng, you are truly amazing!" Meiniang ran over, her eyes full of admiration and gratitude.

"It's alright, Meiniang," Cheng Feng said with a smile, "From now on, with me here, no one can bully you."

Looking at Cheng Feng and the dressed-up Meiniang at the door,

Shopkeeper Mei also understood the situation in his heart.

He had also heard what Cheng Feng said outside.

Looking at this future son-in-law of his,

and then looking at his Meiniang,

the old Shopkeeper sighed that his daughter would eventually have a day to marry.

He felt reluctance in his heart,

but even more so, he felt gratified.

It would be great if Meiniang's husband's family could protect her well.