Chapter 84: Overawing

Tiger Lyu, leader of Black-tiger Gang, was killed!

The news spread throughout the Civilian Area almost in a half hour, attracting the attention of many other gangs.

The gang leaders realized that it was an opportunity to expand their territory at the very first moment.

The Black-tiger Gang was the largest underground force in the Civilian Area of Donglin Town. In the past years, because of Tiger Lyu, a strong practitioner in Gang Spirit Realm, Black-tiger Gang had been expanding its domain, controlling many profitable resources.

Now, with the death of Tiger Lyu, Black-tiger Gang completely lost the sharpest fang, turning into a piece of attractive fat, and everyone wanted a bite of it!

This was the only opportunity. If it was not seized, regret would be too late in the future.

So, on that night, in the Civilian Area, a lot of gang forces, including Green-bamboo Gang, Black-water Gang and Scorpion Gang, almost all came out.

For a while, the alleys of the Civilian Area were filled with fierce gang members, like a flock of hungry wolves smelling the blood. They rushed to the land originally belonging to the Black-tiger Gang.

Before long, the sound of fighting and curse arose in each area. The flashes and shadows of knives and swords, and blood were mixed together in the dark night, showing tragic scenes of death.

It was not a peaceful night indeed.

The dim light of night covering the Civilian Area was like bleeding.

……

It was not long before someone found that Tiger Lyu was killed by the leader of Shuangmu Gang, who was said to be seriously wounded in the battle with Lyu.

Whether it was true or not, many of the gang masters felt tempted and realized this might be another opportunity.

In today’s Civilian Area, the Shuangmu Gang had emerged as a rising star in less than a month, merging five or six nearby gangs, and it was a serious threat to other gangs as well.

Now, hearing the death of the leader of Black-tiger Gang was related to the Shuangmu Gang, the other gangs immediately realized that the current situation was just a case of “When the snipe and the clam grapple, it’s the fisherman who benefits”.

Perhaps, they could take advantage of this opportunity to merge the territory of Shuangmu Gang as well!

……

Soon a crowd of people rushed to the front of Courtyard 49.

This group of people were from the Scorpion Gang, leading by No. 2 in the gang, Chai Shao, whose nickname was “Poisonous Sparrow-hawk”.

Chai Shao, a figure on the eighth level of Martial Realm, was known for his ruthlessness and viciousness. The number of people who died on his hands over the years was countless, and he was notorious for this.

Behind Chai Shao was a crowd of gang members, about a dozen people, all of whom were practitioners.

According to the arrangement of the leader of Scorpion Gang, by virtue of such a strong elite force, it was enough to eradicate the leader of Shuangmu Gang who was seriously injured.

Of course, it didn’t matter even if he escaped. They came to merge the territory of Shuangmu Gang, and it would be better if the leader escaped.

“Be quick! Don’t let other gangs be the first. Let’s kill the leader of Shuangmu Gang, then this domain belongs to us Scorpion Gang!”

Chai Shao shouted to urge the crowd. He was proud and eager to move.

At this moment, other gangs mostly had gone to carve up the territory of the Black-tiger Gang, while Scorpion Gang was the first to target Shuangmu Gang which was just like a fat meat!

But when he reached Courtyard 49, Chai Shao was startled. He saw a man standing at the gate.

The man was plain-looking, standing there like an everyman, but when Chai Shao saw him at the first sight, he was horrified.

This was definitely not the leader of Shuangmu Gang!

But who was he?

Chai Shao was crafty and, with a quick glance, he waved his hand and said, “Brothers, go! Break in together!”

At that moment, a group of vicious practitioners of Scorpion Gang were in action, each with a cruel face. How about Chai Shao? He quietly hid behind them without rushing forward.

At this point, the shock in his heart did not subside, and he felt an air of danger and planned to wait and see.

Looking at a group of practitioners rushing at him, Gu Yanping, with a disdainful arc rising at the corners of his mouth, casually shaped his arms like carrying a ball, lifted his hands and pressed lightly in the void.

Hua!

Like the sound of rushing water, the brilliant blue power of Gang Spirit galloped like a lifelike water dragon. It swam around the two hands of Gu Yanping, giving out a strong roar, like a dragon’s singing resounding in the sky.

Secret combat skill — Water Dragon Chant!

Those practitioners were struck with sudden dizziness. With a sound of boom, all of them were thrown far away, smashing hard on the walls, their muscles and bones being broken. They all fainted.

Upon a single light blow, more than ten people were suppressed in a moment. How destructive it was!

How powerful was this blow to accomplish this degree?

Chai Shao, standing in the distance, gasped with shock. A strong practitioner at the realm of Gang Spirit!

With spiritual force released, enemies were killed across the air, and the means of deriving gang spirit into impetuous water dragon clearly was not an ordinary combat skill!

But how could such a guy be content to act as a gatekeeper at the gate of Courtyard 49 tonight?

Chai Shao felt cold all over his body. Subconsciously he turned round and fled.

Bang!

In just a flash, an impetuous water dragon arrived, and submerged the whole body of Chai Shao. He suddenly gave out a shrilling scream before falling on the ground, and then he died a violent death on the spot.

This sudden battle was over in just a short time. From beginning to end, Gu Yanping only used a move to suppress the entire crowd!

The sort of means let Lin Xun already standing inside the door to watch surprised. Gu Yanping turned out to be a hidden master in Gang Spirit Realm!

And Lin Xun had a strong feeling that even if Tiger Lyu was still alive, he might not be able to defeat Gu Yanping.

The stroke a moment ago was so inconceivable. Gang qi was turned into a water dragon whose roar reverberated between heaven and earth; the blue light was so dazzling that it punctured the night. The power was also extremely terrible, at least Lin Xun was not sure whether he could defend against such an attack.

“Father, why did you kill him?” Gu Liang came from a distance in a hurry, asking since he was puzzled.

Gu Yanping did not answer, but looked into the eyes of Lin Xun inside the gate and said, “Lin Xun, do you know why I kill him but spare the lives of others?”

“To overawe others.”Lin Xun smiled and said simply.

“I see.” Gu Liang suddenly understood it.

Tonight, because of the Black-tiger Gang, other gangs in the Civilian Area were just like sharks smelling the blood. They had roused themselves up to action, and tonight was doomed not to be peaceful.

The situation was extremely unfavourable and dangerous for Lin Xun.

This time, here came a group of elites from Scorpions Gang, and possibly soon here would come some members from other gangs in succession. If they didn’t overawe those gangs as soon as possible, even if Gu Yanping personally attended to garrison duty, it would be bound to be troublesome.

“Why don’t you have your Shuangmu Gang members come out tonight?” Gu Yanping asked suddenly.

“I have ordered them to hide today,” Lin Xun said casually, “and they will not be allowed to get involved in no matter what message they heard.”

Gu Yanping understood immediately. He didn’t stint his appreciation and said, “What a good scheme to look on at others’ fights with indifference!”

Gu Liang looked at Lin Xun in surprise and asked, “Have you figured out that so much will happen tonight?”

Lin Xun explained patiently, “I just made some preparations in advance. Once Tiger Lyu died, the territory of Black-tiger Gang would necessarily be merged by other gangs. Like a group of hungry wolves grabbing a piece of meat, it is bound to cause some horrifying fights. If Shuangmu Gang gets involved, obviously fight and scramble with other gangs cannot be avoided. So, it’s better to stay dormant first, to see others fight.”

After a pause, he continued, “After tonight, other gangs may encroach on much of the territory of the Black-tiger Gang. However, because of fierce fighting, they may lose much force. It will not be difficult to merge them one by one when the opportunity arises.”

Hearing Lin’s methodical and calm analysis, Gu Liang said with a little admiration, “No wonder my father appreciates you so much. You are really different from others.”

Originally, he just saw Lin Xun as a boy of thirteen or fourteen years old, who is even younger than him, and did not pay much attention to him. But now, hearing these things, and together with Lin Xun’s feat of killing Tiger Lyu, Gu Liang immediately changed his impression of Lin Xun.

Lin Xun smiled without saying more words, and then he turned around to walk into the courtyard.

This night, the conflict among the gang forces continued, and the entire Civilian Area was not quiet. Many residents’ dreams were interrupted.

In the same way, after Chai Shao and others from the Scorpion Gang, members of many other gangs were also sent to come to Courtyard 49, wanting to take the opportunity to encroach on the territory of Shuangmu Gang.

But when they saw the dead bodies of Chai Shao and more than a dozen practitioners from the Scorpion Gang, all the gang members retreated decisively, with shock and confusion.

It was such a long night.

Lin Xun, however, seemed to be unperturbed, sitting alone in the courtyard, meditating and healing, as if he had forgotten that they were still in danger.

But his unflappable state of mind made Gu Yanping appreciate him much more.

……

At the same night, in a solitary dormitory at Donglin School, Lian Fei was pacing restlessly with bloodshot eyes and no sleepiness.

Why had there been no news until now?

That Black-tiger Gang handled affairs in such a low efficiency!

Lian Fei felt restless. In his heart, he was swayed by considerations of gain and loss. If Lin Xun could not be killed this time, there would not be many opportunities in the future…

Suddenly the door was pushed open, and a gust of cold wind poured in. The piercing chill made him shiver all over, and it became clear that it was Shue Yong who came in.

But Shue Yong looked grave at the moment. As soon as he stepped into the room, he gritted his teeth and said, “Action failed!”

“What!” Lian Fei cried out involuntarily, with dull expression. Failed? How could it be possible?

Suddenly he became excited again. His face was insidious and cruel. He grabbed Shue Yong’s lappet and shouted harshly, “Tiger Lyu, a strong practitioner at the realm of Gang Spirit, has thousands of followers. How could he fail?

Shue Yong pushed Lian Fei aside, saying without much emotion, “To tell you the truth, Tiger Lyu was not only defeated. Now he has already become a dead body, and the murderers are just Lin Xun and a little girl!”

“Think for yourself. I will go back to the Clan of Wu to tell them about it.”

Saying that, Shue Yong left.

Rustle ~

The wind shrieked upon the door which creaked with the slapping.

Lian Fei seemed to be unconscious of it. He had a glazed look, losing his wits, and just mumbled continuously, “A practitioner on the fifth level of Martial Realm has killed a master in Gang Spirit Realm. How is that possible…”

It took a long time for Lian Fei to pull himself together, but his face still took on a ghastly expression.

He knew that successive failures, especially the death of Tiger Lyu, would force the Clan of Wu to reexamine the danger level of Lin Xun, and in a short time, they might not make any further moves.

And this also meant that he, Lian Fei, had completely lost his support for revenge. Even if he was not willing to accept the reality, he could only endure.

“Lin Xun!! You don’t get too excited. Sooner or later, I will sacrifice your life to the spirit of my father!”

The handsome face of Lian Fei now was gloomy and ferocious. In his heart, there seemed to be a fierce beast that was roaring.

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