Chapter 88: Di Ying Battles the Heroes

Deng Li was originally just one of the instructors at the Second Camp.

He had even once aroused Guan Shan's suspicion by secretly taking Gu Han away.

Later, when they were capturing traitors, Deng Li and Wang Hai fought a fierce battle that left both seriously injured.

He had even nearly died at the hands of a merchant guild expert.

Fortunately, the city guards arrived in time, saving Deng Li's life.

By then, Guan Shan had completely dispelled his suspicions of Deng Li.

He even had Deng Li stay in the city to ensure the prison's safety.

But Guan Shan never imagined that the seemingly life‑or‑death battle...

It was merely a stunt staged by Wang Hai and Deng Li working together.

Everything was done to win Guan Shan's trust!

"Don't ever make such a risky decision again."

Deng Li grudgingly opened the cell door that held Zheng De.

Zheng De gave a hehe laugh,

"The greater the risk, the greater the reward."

"If I hadn't done that, with Gu Han that Fellow's habit of getting to the bottom of things, we wouldn't even have made it in before being caught, and we'd have no way to get out of prison."

"Fortunately, I ultimately stayed one step ahead, having anticipated this move."

Clap clap clap!

Suddenly a round of applause broke out on the field, making Zheng De feel even more elated.

"Keep a low profile, keep a low profile—I'm also learning this from Qiu Shao xue."

Although Zheng De was conceited, he still didn't forget to flatter Qiu Lin at this moment, sucking up to him.

Qiu Lin was actually the supreme commander of their mission this time.

But after everyone exchanged bewildered glances, they all looked at Zheng De with clueless faces.

Because, although nearly a hundred people were present, not a single one clapped.

If it wasn't a self‑directed, self‑performed act, then there must be someone else here!

"Who's playing tricks here?"

Qiu Lin's face darkened, his eyes like a hawk's as he scanned the prison corridor back and forth, yet he saw no trace of any suspicious person.

"You can't even spot me—how weak you are."

A dignified man clapped his hands and swaggered out from the corner.

Upon seeing this man, Zheng De furrowed his brow,

"Di Ying? How did you, Fellow, end up here?"

Di Ying looked at Zheng De with a cheerful smile,

"I came here naturally to collect the payment I'm owed from you."

Qiu Lin and the others looked at Zheng De in surprise,

"Zheng De, do you know this person?"

Zheng De nodded and explained,

"This person is Di Ying, the leader of the Grey Wolf Gang of Mu Shan Cheng, and also the one who, not long ago, accepted my commission to draw Mu Shan Cheng's city defense map and send it back to Dan Ren Cheng."

Qiu Lin naturally knew about the city defense map, and upon hearing this he laughed in realization,

"If that's the case, why don't you quickly hand over the payment to him?"

As Qiu Lin spoke, a flicker of coldness flashed in his eyes.

He had not forgotten Di Ying's mockery of them just earlier.

Paying the fee is a principle Qiu Lin approves of.

As for whether Di Ying has the ability to walk away with the payment alive, that's another matter.

Zheng De naturally understood Qiu Lin's meaning and gave a glance to the burly man beside him.

The burly man kneaded his fists, gripped a heavy black package, and approached Di Ying.

Hey!

The burly man hefted the package and threw a punch at Di Ying's chest.

"Your payment!"

His fist had barely reached Di Ying before he seized it in one grip.

The next moment, an indescribable terrifying force surged from Di Ying's hand.

Crack!

"Ugh!!!"

As Di Ying exerted force, the burly man instantly felt his knuckles as if they were being crushed.

He let out a heart‑rending scream.

Di Ying curled the corner of his mouth, and as the burly man instinctively loosened his grip from pain, his other hand caught the black package.

"I'll take this as my payment."

As his words fell, he slammed an elbow into the burly man's chest.

Bang!

The burly man's eyes bulged, and his body flew back as if struck by a heavy blow.

Nearby people hurriedly cleared the space, and when the burly man hit the ground he spat out several mouthfuls of dark blood, his face instantly turning feeble.

Zheng De's pupils suddenly contracted.

With just a single move, Di Ying smashed the chest of his capable war commander so hard it caved in.

It was clear he wouldn't live much longer.

But Zheng De wasn't overly panicked, because he still had a trump card.

Di Ying hefted the heavy black parcel and, with a cold laugh, smashed it backward.

A tremor suddenly appeared in the space behind him, and Wang Hai, skilled at stealth, was about to stab Di Ying in the back with a dagger.

He was solidly hit by that parcel, and a spray of blood shot out on the spot.

Wang Hai, bent at the waist, was flung flying by the blow, rolling several times on the ground before stopping.

All the soldiers of Dan Ren Cheng witnessing this stood frozen in place.

They were all familiar with Wang Hai's stealth abilities.

Di Ying could actually detect Wang Hai in his stealth state—a skill no one present could match.

Qiu Lin ordered a few men forward to check on Wang Hai and the burly man, while he himself stepped forward to persuade Di Ying.

"According to Zheng De, your Grey Wolf Gang often kills and loots in Mu Shan Cheng, so you're hardly welcome there."

"Even the military, or many other forces, all harbor hostility toward your Grey Wolf Gang."

"Why bother helping Mu Shan Cheng and making enemies of us?"

"Rather than that, join my Dan Ren Cheng in our great endeavor; capturing Mu Shan Cheng would earn you a share of the credit!"

"Before taking on a mission, my Grey Wolf Gang always investigates; those we kill are deserving, and we never mistakenly slay an innocent."

Di Ying gave a scornful smile,

"Actually, your recent sneak attack doesn't sound as noble as you claim."

Qiu Lin lightly waved his paper fan, calm and composed,

"Before extending our invitation, we naturally needed to assess your strength."

"Now that victory is in our grasp, not just anyone can join our Dan Ren Cheng."

Di Ying knew Qiu Lin was right.

"Now Guan Zhen and the others can still hold the front line, first because Dan Ren Cheng didn't choose to force a hostage exchange."

"Second, because Dan Ren Cheng still has many soldiers presently inside Mu Shan Cheng."

"If nothing unexpected happens, Mu Shan Cheng is very likely to face destruction today."

"But I'm curious."

Di Ying chuckled as he hefted the black parcel in his hand,

"What gives you the confidence to think Mu Shan Cheng will surely lose today?"

"This is fated; even if you oppose us, you cannot stop it."

Qiu Lin narrowed his eyes, his tone laced with threat,

"The wise submit to the times; if you insist on blocking my path, we'll have to step over your corpse."

Di Ying first tossed the black parcel to the ground, then slowly rolled up his sleeves, battle spirit slowly rising in his eyes,

"It's been a while since I went all out; today I'd like to test whether I can keep all of you here."

As his words fell, Di Ying darted forward like the wind.

Qiu Lin's gaze turned fierce,

"If you refuse a toast, you'll drink the penalty!"

He waved his hand, and the soldiers who already disliked Di Ying surged forward, surrounding him.

Bang!

Di Ying was extremely fast; in the blink of an eye he reached the nearest Dan Ren Cheng soldier.

He threw a sudden punch, a fierce gust of wind blowing toward the face.

That man's face changed drastically; he quickly crossed his arms in front of himself.

Yet Di Ying's punch, with the force of breaking bamboo, shattered the man's arms.

His body, too, was flung backward by the terrifying force into the cell.

"This fellow can't be taken on alone—everyone, attack together!"