The Evil Prince - Showdown with the Blazing Flame Hall 109-115

Chapter 109 Marching into Q City
"Hmm, I understand what you mean. But what do you think? Should we have our brothers provoke a conflict in Q City now, then make it look like we're attacking, drawing their main force over so we can annihilate them in one fell swoop?" Wu Wei asked me in a questioning tone.
"Hmm, that's a good idea, but I'm afraid they won't take the bait. We've already done it once before, and I'm worried some people might not be willing to fall for it this time," I laughed.
"That's not up to them. If they don't show up, that's perfect. Our Ice Mirror Society can concentrate our forces to take Q City first, and then defeat them one by one. The initiative is in our hands, and they have no say in the matter. If they continue to fight individually, then we'll completely devour them all at once. If they unite, then we'll wipe them out in one fell swoop," Wu Wei said with a sinister smile.
"Good idea, a good plan. Have the brothers around here prepare to prevent others from taking advantage of the situation. Send five thousand of the most elite men with me to Q City. The rest will stay behind; I'm going to deliver the final blow." I stood up and said confidently to Wu Wei beside me.
"Five thousand? Isn't that too few? You know, although these gangs aren't large-scale operations, their total numbers are considerable, at least thirty thousand. If they go..." Wu Wei said with some worry; five thousand was indeed too few.
"Just as you said, if they don't come, we'll take them down one by one. But I think they probably won't be so united this time. No one else will come to support us from Q City. Let's take this place first, give them a warning, and make them unite." I said with a cold laugh.
Wu Wei didn't answer me because he already knew what I meant. He just nodded and left, leaving me alone on the office balcony, looking at the bright moon outside the window. At that moment, a flame of excitement ignited in my heart. It had been a long time since I... had killed anyone.
For a whole week, the entire Ice Mirror Society was in a flurry of activity. But I was actually the most relaxed during this week, spending time with Qin Ziying and then Wu Ziqiong, constantly juggling between the two beauties. Occasionally, I could even find an opportunity to have some fun. My life was quite blissful. Compared to my life, the rest of the Ice Mirror Society was undoubtedly busy. After all, we had a lot to prepare. Sometimes fighting was simple, but other matters were extremely trivial, especially dealing with local officials, which took time. Moreover, mobilizing five thousand men wasn't easy either. We needed to give them some time to go home and see their families. After all, who knows how many more would die on their way home? Perhaps this would be their last time returning home.
"Be good, Ziying, listen to me. I have some things to take care of, I'll be back in a week at most, don't be angry, okay? Come here for a kiss." I said to Qin Ziying after I had just dealt with Wu Ziqiong. Compared to Qin Ziying, Wu Ziqiong was undoubtedly much easier to handle. After all, she was a mature woman with her own job, and also a mature woman with little experience who was extremely easy to deceive. So when I brought up the idea that I was going to work hard for our future, Wu Ziqiong supported me unconditionally. But Qin Ziying was just as easy to please.
"What's wrong? You're just a student, where can you go? And for a whole week? I heard Xiaobai and the others are going out too. Are you hiding something from me?" Qin Ziying said angrily. There was no way around it; young girls need to be coaxed. Although Qin Ziying was quite mature for her age, she was still a little girl after all, so it was inevitable that she would have some temper tantrums. As a man, it was only natural to tolerate this. If a lover couldn't even express a little temper, then it would be better to just raise a slave. So, I could only swear that I was doing something important and agree to a series of unequal terms before Qin Ziying finally smiled. However, I still had another question in my mind: Xiaobai and the others. According to the gang's roster, only the elite were going this time. Newcomers like Xiaobai and the others weren't qualified to go, given their lack of experience. According to our plan, they weren't eligible to go.
After saying goodbye to Qin Ziying, I left the classroom, handed her the house keys, and then left. The train station in H City was already packed with people; over 700 domestic buses were waiting there, a large crowd gathered, all waiting for my arrival.
"Boss, wait for us!" Just as I reached the door, Xiao Bai's voice suddenly came from behind. Seven or eight of them, dressed in simple, tight-fitting clothes, ran up to me, panting heavily. Their breaths, exhaled in the cold weather, formed white clouds.
"What's wrong?" I asked, looking at Xiao Bai.
"Boss, we heard there's a big operation going on, and we want to go with you," Xiao Bai said, his eyes pleading.
"Come with me? You're Zhang Hu's underlings now. Did he even let you go? There are rules to follow, especially in the Ice Mirror Society. If they find out you're breaking the rules, Chen Bing might cause you trouble." I said coldly after looking at them. Their actions clearly angered me. As the saying goes, without rules, there can be no order. I'm the gang leader, but as a leader, I must set an example and not show mercy to my own people.
"No, boss, we've already talked to Brother Hu. He said as long as you agree, it's fine. Please, take us with you! We'll definitely do our best!" Xiao Bai said excitedly.
Looking at their expectant eyes, I sighed. What's meant to happen will happen. Being in the underworld eventually leads to this day; you always have to risk your life. Since they said so today, I had no reason to refuse them. After all, they'd have to face this sooner or later. Besides, this trip to Q City wasn't that dangerous. So I nodded in agreement and left first.
With Xiaobai and seven or eight others, Zhang Hu found me a luxurious RV. Inside were Zhou Tiejun and Wu Jinniu. These two, being the head and deputy head of the Zhan Tang respectively, naturally couldn't escape the situation. After getting in the RV, they led Xiaobai and the others up. The RV was huge, the kind of luxurious RV that could actually be lived in, costing over $2 million. It was specially made by Rolls-Royce, supposedly a gift from Russia during a previous transaction, but it hadn't been used until now. Since going to Q City wasn't short, taking seven or eight hours round trip, the RV was naturally used as my vehicle.
The RV was incredibly luxurious inside, with a bathroom, kitchen, dining room, a sofa, and several beds. Of course, it also had a TV, computer, and other amenities—everything you could need. The interior was also quite unique; the refrigerator was full of fine wine, and there was hot food in the kitchen. The only drawback was the lack of a pretty girl with me.
They got Xiaobai into the car, leaving the other henchmen in the van behind. They drove to the station, which was already packed with people, all wearing matching overcoats. The weather was too cold; suits were definitely not appropriate for January. The henchmen looked impeccably neat, some with rosy cheeks from the cold, but none wearing gloves or scarves – perfectly uniform.
Behind them were rows of neatly parked blue buses, each adorned with a white lotus flower – the symbol of the Ice Mirror Society. These vehicles belonged to the Ice Mirror Society. While the society's three transportation companies didn't have that many, the society's power allowed for forceful buying and selling, leading to their rapid growth. They could now easily mobilize hundreds of domestic vehicles. Of course, many of these vehicles were merely using the society's name to work for them, not actually owning the cars. The Ice Mirror Society didn't have the funds to improve these facilities, so they had to make do, as long as the vehicles were obedient.
"Young Master Xie!!!" As I stepped out of the car, five thousand henchmen stood there, and upon seeing me, they greeted me respectfully in unison. Their chilling voices instantly resonated, echoing through the sky. Luckily, we had completely booked the place; otherwise, many law-abiding citizens would have been terrified.
"Well, brothers, I won't say much more today. Our Ice Mirror Society's current objective is Q City and its surrounding counties. However, our initial target is Q City. I aim to take it within three days. Do you have the confidence?" I stood there, channeling my inner energy into my shouts to my men.
"Yes!!!" the five thousand henchmen roared in unison.
"Alright, enough chit-chat. Get to work. After we take Q City, I'll give you a celebration and 10,000 each so you can go out and have some fun." I said with a smile to my underlings. Then I got into the car and drove off first. In H City, the Ice Mirror Society's car was like a local tyrant. Countless people automatically made way for us when they saw it, and no one tried to stop us. People even avoided us from afar, so we drove out of H City without any hindrance.
Of course, within an hour of our departure, almost everyone on the highway in H province knew about it. After all, the social network in China is intricate, and everyone is related by blood. Moreover, with such a large-scale operation, there was no reason for others not to know. So, almost everyone received the news within an hour of our departure. The underworld in Q city began to feel uneasy. You should know that Q city is not a developed city, but it has a large population. However, due to its underdeveloped economy, there are not many gangsters here. Although there is a large population, the number of gangsters is relatively small. In the entire Q city, including the old and young, plus the people in the county, there are only about 3,000 people who are involved in gangs. The fact that we suddenly sent 5,000 people obviously surprised them.
Of course, we didn't stop the news from spreading; in fact, we almost fanned the flames. Otherwise, if the Ice Mirror Society wanted to hide something, they wouldn't have been able to detect it. We could have easily launched a surprise attack on Q City. It wouldn't be difficult for the Ice Mirror Society to mobilize one or two thousand people without anyone noticing, and with our equipment and personnel quality, we could easily wipe out Q City. The reason we did this was to prevent others from not knowing that we had taken action.
After receiving the news, almost all the leaders gathered together as quickly as possible and started a meeting. Everyone gathered together to discuss the matter, but it was clear that they were not usually united. They were shouting and yelling, looking at each other with crossed eyes. The people of Q City were clearly divided into two factions. One faction wanted to join the Ice Mirror Society, believing that the Ice Mirror Society was unstoppable. These people were mostly old-timers or members of small gangs. The larger gangs and the younger generation were clamoring to have a good fight with the Ice Mirror Society. So the two factions started arguing fiercely. In the end, the two factions parted ways, and the younger generation began to seek help from other cities.
All of this happened while our men were still on their way. I learned a little about it because some of Li Cheng's men had already gathered information. Speaking of which, I have to say that Li Cheng is quite capable. Ice Soul has developed rapidly under his leadership. Although it cost a lot of money, it has indeed established some useful systems, which have spread throughout H province and the surrounding areas. Ice Soul has also recruited some hidden experts from the streets to form a special assassin team. Although it is not yet powerful, it is enough to deal with some small gangs.
This time, they have gone to Q city with twenty experts from their families, where they are waiting for us.
"Young Master Xie, just now, the old-timer from Q city asked a friend to call our Ice Mirror Society. He said that he and a few other old men have decided that they are getting old and don't want to continue, so they are going to hand over their territory to us. However, they require us to guarantee the safety of their property and not let anyone harm their families. What do you think..." Just as I was sitting in the car watching TV, the phone rang, and Wu Wei's voice came through.
"Hehe, great! Since someone's offering themselves to us, why not take them? And the conditions aren't too bad. Promise them that as long as they hand over their territory, we'll guarantee their lives and property. Hehe, I was just worrying about what to do with our Ice Mirror Society members, and they've delivered themselves right to our doorstep. With a few local bigwigs around, things will be much easier for us." I said with a smile, then took a bite of my pastry and hung up the phone.
The convoy that was being punished in the morning drove through the desolate, snow-covered wilderness, and arrived in Q City by sunset. When we arrived, my sworn brother and his gang, whom I had arranged to meet earlier, were already waiting for us. There weren't many of them, only about thirty. When they saw our 700-plus vehicles, I could clearly see their mouths agape through the windows. I guess they'd never seen so many gangsters in all their lives.
"Master Gan?" As the convoy stopped, I stepped out of the car. Nearly a hundred people emerged from the escort bus and the two vans leading the way, quickly forming a line and surrounding Master Gan and his entourage. I got out of the car and smiled at an elderly man in front of me—wearing a red Tang suit, with graying hair, a thin face, and holding a cane.
"You are...?" Master Gan asked cautiously, a respectful smile on his face.
"Hehe, I am Li Tianxie, the leader of the Ice Mirror Society. It's a pleasure to meet you," I said with a smile, extending my hand to Master Gan.
My words clearly startled the old man, who immediately grasped my hands respectfully with a forced smile, saying, "Young Master Xie, your presence is an honor. We are deeply sorry for not welcoming you properly. Please don't take offense." "
Hehe, we're family, no need for formalities. My men have already told me what you mean, and I've agreed. I guarantee the safety of your property and your lives. Those who wish to continue living here can do so, or I can arrange for you to go abroad. You can choose for yourselves, but the prerequisite is that you hand over your territory and manpower. Of course, you can leave some behind to protect yourselves. What do you think?" Without further ado, after greeting him, I put a hand on the old man's shoulder, pulled him closer, and said with a smile.
"No problem, no problem, this is already very good. We agree. We old guys are too old to be outdone, so the territory is yours. Our territory is all in the West District. Although it's not a wealthy commercial area, it's not the worst place either. The land isn't small either, so it's suitable for you. Those little brats have been around for two years and they don't respect their elders anymore. They think they're the best in the world. Now that you're here, you'll definitely let them know how powerful the Ice Mirror Society is, hehe." The old man gave me a slightly obsequious smile. It seems that these old men are getting old and timid, unlike before. They've forgotten how they got their territory. They fought their way back to power bit by bit. But now they've started to despise those who conquer the world with their fists. I smiled indifferently at his words but didn't say anything else.

Chapter 110 Conspiracy
"Let's go. Arrange for the brothers to move into the West District, and then take over the territories of each of you big brothers. If you're not happy, deal with it yourselves and don't bother me." He waved his hand and said to Wu Jinniu behind him. Then Wu Jinniu led a group of people in a car and drove in. Of course, before leaving, he didn't forget to grab Uncle Gan and his group of older generation who came to welcome us to guide them.
Buses drove past me and into Q City, leaving only about a hundred of us standing there watching them leave. After they were gone, I said to my group of underlings, "Let's go, find a good hotel. Hehe, tonight we'll go out and enjoy a show."
Sitting in my RV, just as I was about to enter, a black figure walked in. He was in his thirties and looked very imposing. Before anyone could react, he entered the RV. When my underlings realized what was happening, he waved his hand and created a wall of energy around himself, completely blocking them out. He exuded an aura of dominance, looking incredibly powerful. This person was none other than Long Yi.
After waving my underlings away, I started cursing without any regard for my image: "Long Yi, you bastard! You left me alone in the bar last time! Don't you know I'm broke?"
"Uh, don't be angry, don't be angry. Hehe. You know there were beautiful women around last time, hehe. People say you'd go to great lengths for a brother, but betray a brother for a beautiful woman. Just bear with it, hehe. But I heard you've been quite the ladies' man lately, found a good father-in-law. His money could buy you all the bars in H province. You're just being a jerk. Compared to you, I'm a poor man." Long Yi said with a grin. Undeniably, Long Yi had a dual personality; he was completely different in front of others than in front of me. Right now, he could only be described as shameless, extremely shameless, his face full of a smirk.
"You bastard, you're spying on me?" I immediately became a little angry, grabbed Long Yi's collar, and said fiercely.
"Uh, your kung fu has improved again. Why would I be spying on you? Besides, H City is your territory, and with your connections, do you think I could spy on you? Even if I were, wouldn't you feel something? Come on, actually, it was your future father-in-law who told me. I just looked it up casually and found out so much. Seriously, don't be angry, hehe. Share your experience on how you got Wu Zhengde's daughter. Hehe, let me find one too, and I'll retire immediately. Haha, you've got both money and beauty." Long Yi chuckled at me cheekily. His image was completely different from when he first came in. I think if my future father-in-law saw Long Yi like this, he probably wouldn't believe a word this guy said anymore.
"Go away, don't think I don't know you. If you're that kind of person, then I'll write you an IOU and give you all the money I got from Wu Zhengde. You can work for me then, what do you say?" I looked at Long Yi with disdain and said. My Long Yi might be despicable, vulgar, and shameless, but he would never betray the country, nor would he ever side with anyone for money or sex. Otherwise, he wouldn't be Long Yi.
"Hehe, that's true, but if you really give me the money, I don't mind." Long Yi chuckled and sat there casually, saying to me. I really don't understand how this guy, who's supposed to be in his forties, can act like this. He's not much different from my unscrupulous father. Are people of that generation inherently lewd?
"Tch, dream on. Tell me, what's your purpose in coming here? Don't tell me you're here to play games." I glanced at Long Yi as he poured me a glass of red wine and handed it to me, then spoke calmly. I knew Long Yi must have something to say; otherwise, a busy man like him wouldn't be here arguing with me for no reason.
"Well, it's like this. The Japanese have been acting rather restless lately. I want you to come with me to settle things. You know, they've had a few experts come here recently, seemingly challenging the Dongfang family of Linhai, and trying to take control of the surrounding area. I don't know how those guys from the Dongfang family offended the Japanese. However, the Dongfang family's condition for the country is that if we help them, they'll send a family member to join Special Task Force Nine every year and provide us with a piece of top-secret intelligence they recently obtained." Long Yi's smile faded as he spoke seriously.
"Hehe, really? Looks like the Dongfang family is in trouble. A Japanese guy that even you, Long Yi, are concerned about must be a master, haha, you're in for a lot of work this time." I laughed, clearly Long Yi wanted me to talk to him, but I'm not stupid; I don't do things without benefit.
"You brat, don't you understand what I mean? This time I want you to go for me." Long Yi said to me sullenly, punching me hard in the chest.
"Tch, why? I'm not going. Where are your Dragon Group members? I remember we have quite a few people in our Dragon Group, and you, Long Yi, are here too. Why aren't you going?" I rolled my eyes at Long Yi and said lazily, "What a joke! I'm not going to do anything that doesn't benefit me.
" "Well, do you think I don't want to? The main problem is that this time the enemy has sent a swordsmanship master and some other experts. The people around me aren't a match for them. Also, something happened to our Dragon Clan in Europe, and I need to get there too. That's why I came here first, hoping you could help." Long Yi frowned, looking helpless as he spoke to me.
"Benefits? I don't do things without benefits," I said lazily.
"You brat, don't forget you're a member of our Dragon Clan now. Even though you didn't agree, that's how I see it. Besides, you're a Han Chinese, and as a citizen, you should do your part for the country. Now is the time for the country to need you, you should go," Long Yi said again seriously.
"Alright, stop talking nonsense. Tell me, what are the benefits? This is your last chance. If you keep talking nonsense, I'll personally escort you down," I said impatiently after giving Long Yi a disdainful look, and then held out my hand in front of Long Yi.
Long Yi glanced at me with a frustrated expression, then said as if he had known this all along, "Honestly, you rascal. Fine, if you're willing to help me, I'll help you sort out this matter in H province. You should know that while the officials you rely on can guarantee things this time, there are other people who want to cause you trouble. They've already changed sides without warning. Let me tell you something: don't use firearms in this fight, or your Ice Mirror Society will be in trouble. Of course, someone has already contacted gangs from several other cities in Northeast China to come over, about 20,000 people in total, all through other people's connections. So be careful, this is no joke."
"Heh, it seems you know quite a bit. So you know my identity too?" I glanced at Long Yi and said calmly. It's not surprising that Long Yi knows who I am, given his status. Although I haven't revealed my identity, the Dragon Group's intelligence capabilities already know that I've been in contact with my uncle, and almost everyone knows my uncle's identity. "
Hmm, hehe, I didn't expect you to be the eldest young master of the Li family. Hehe, the Li family is indeed powerful, producing talented people generation after generation. But you have to be careful this time. It seems that your old man has reached an agreement with the Liu and Zhu families. This time, you kids can play by yourselves, and they will not interfere at all, as long as you don't kill each other. Hehe, it seems that your old man doesn't approve of your Ice Mirror Gathering." "Long Yi smiled and said to me.
His words made me suddenly understand why I hadn't received the news. It turned out it was the old man's doing. I guess the old man didn't want me to get involved in the underworld. After all, in his mind, the Li family started in the military, and he had always hoped that someone from the Li family could join the military again. However, none of my father and his two brothers were willing to go, so the old man pinned his hopes on me. And so, my poor Bingjian Society was tricked. Of course, I also understood that the old man probably wanted to test how capable I was. If I could overcome this difficulty, then he wouldn't interfere in my affairs. If not, then I would have no choice but to obediently go back to the army.
"Who do you mean? It's two other families that are targeting me? One is Zhu Zihao, and the other is... the Blazing Flame Hall? The Blazing Flame Hall is backed by the Liu family?" "After figuring this out, I remained silent for a while, pondering Long Yi's words. Suddenly, I sat up and said to Long Yi,
'Hehe, not bad. I knew you were smart. One of them is Zhu Zihao. I already know a lot about your relationship with him. Hehe, there are many conflicts between you. I heard he's at odds with you. But don't worry, that guy doesn't get along with his older brother at home, and the power he can mobilize in Qinghong is limited. As for that guy from the Liu family, hehe, Wang Liehuo saved his life, and he also hopes to expand the Liu family's influence through the underworld. So the two of them joined forces to establish the Blazing Flame Hall. Needless to say, the Zhu family is now blocked south of the Yellow River, so you are the biggest obstacle to the Blazing Flame Hall's development. Naturally, they want to eliminate you. Coincidentally, hehe, Zhu Zihao and that Liu Rensong, Young Master Liu, have a good relationship, so naturally they've started targeting you.' Long Yi took a sip of wine and said to me with a smile."
"Not only that, they've already secretly transported people here through the Zhu and Liu families' vast network of connections. Hehe, they're just waiting for you to take the bait. Oh, right, it seems that old guys like that 'godfather' have also been bribed by them. You need to be careful." Long Yi continued, seeing my somewhat gloomy expression.
"Where are they?" I asked calmly, a hint of murderous intent flashing in my eyes. I hadn't expected that everything I did was part of someone else's plan. It seems I was sometimes too arrogant.
"Here you go. There are three warehouses, a large abandoned parking lot, a car dealership, and two schools. They're all full of people. Besides, all the places except Nancheng are occupied by their people. Don't do anything reckless. It's agreed that anyone who uses a gun will be suppressed. You'd better behave yourself and not use a gun. I'm sure your old man will call you soon." Long Yi said with a smile, then handed me a list.
"Hmph... If they want to play games, I'll play along." I said coldly, then crushed a glass in my hand.
"Hehe, what do you think of my information? Is it enough to make you take action and go to Linhai?" Long Yi said to me with a grin, then looked at me with a playful expression.
"Not bad, your information is enough to make me take action, but I hope you can do me a favor." I looked at Long Yi and said to him. To be honest, Long Yi's information was indeed worth my action. Otherwise, just this one move would have wiped out most of the elite of my Ice Mirror Society. You have to understand that although there are 5,000 people here, they are the main force of my Ice Mirror Society. Those who can be mobilized here are all elites. So if there is any mistake, it is equivalent to the Ice Mirror Society being completely finished. Even if it is not finished, it will be crippled and its imperial ambitions will be nothing but empty dreams. In the end, it can only be replaced by the Blazing Flame Hall.
"Go ahead," Long Yi said to me with a half-smile.
"I want you..." I explained my thoughts to Long Yi. Long Yi's expression shifted repeatedly after hearing my words. Finally, after a long pause, he sighed and said, "Isn't this too ruthless?"
"Ruthless? I don't think so. You should know that if it weren't for your intelligence, none of my five thousand men would have made it back. Hmph, since they want to play big, I'll play along. This time, I'll show them that I, Li Tianxie, am not someone to be trifled with, and what it means to be ruthless." I said coldly, crushing the remaining shards of glass in my hand into powder, letting it slip from my grasp.
"You should know that helping you like this is very disadvantageous for me. It would be a loss for me." Long Yi nodded, saying nothing more, but smiled and raised the question.
"Yes, I know. I'll remember this favor. Including the matter of Linhai, I will do my best to help you with three things. You should think that's enough." I said, looking at Long Yi.
"Hahaha, good, straightforward, deal." Long Yi laughed heartily, patting my shoulder as he spoke.
"Tch, I knew you wouldn't have any pity over such a trivial matter. You just wanted to drive up the price. Looks like I was right." I said, glaring at Long Yi, still annoyed.
"Hehe, good to know. Oh well, since you knew what kind of person I was and still took the bait, I can't blame you." Long Yi chuckled as he spoke. Suddenly, the phone rang, and a lazy voice said, "Young Master Li, long time no see."
"Zhu Zihao? Young Master Zhu, hehe, what's up?" I immediately recognized the voice on the other end. No one else would have a woman's voice constantly playing in the background while I was on the phone, and I had a very strong memory of this guy's voice.
"It's nothing, just repaying your life-saving grace. Hehe, I've already informed your subordinate Wu Wei about the situation here. Tsk tsk, I was originally planning to deal with you, but considering you spared me this time, I decided to tell you this news. There are over 20,000 people waiting for you in Q City, and you can't use any firearms there, otherwise the nearby army will definitely surround and wipe you out immediately. So be careful, hehe, I'm really looking forward to seeing how you perform." Zhu Zihao said with a smile, and hung up the phone before I could say anything.
"Hehe, it seems this Young Master Zhu doesn't want to see one side dominate. After all, the situation he most wants to see is your Ice Mirror Society and the Blazing Flame Hall fighting to the death." Long Yi said with a half-smile after hanging up the phone.
"Hmph, this guy just wants us to both be severely injured so the Zhu family can reap the benefits. What a clever scheme! I'll see if he can outmaneuver us. Long Yi, thank you for today's matter. I'll ask you to help me with what I promised earlier. Hmph, success or failure hinges on this." I said calmly to Long Yi.
"Hehe, no problem, but remember what you promised me." Long Yi laughed and then disappeared before my eyes. It seems this guy's wind-based abilities have improved again.
After Long Yi left, I was alone in the room. Sitting in the soft leather chair, I poured myself a glass of red wine, downed it in one gulp, and stared at the empty glass in my hand. A cruel smile crept across my lips as I muttered to myself, "Zhu Zihao, Liu Rensong, let's have some fun and see who's the most outstanding member of this generation among the three families. I'll show you what I, Li Tianxie, am capable of."
With that, a crisp sound rang out in the car. I threw the glass onto the floor, watched the shattered glass fly by, sneered, stood up, and walked out. Now... it was time to have some fun with them.

Chapter 111 Night of the Long Knife
"Brother Jinniu, Brother Tiexiong, Young Master Xie just called, telling us to take out Gan Ye and his gang now. He said once we occupy Q City, we shouldn't let any of their families, young or old, escape. He also told us to keep the news under wraps and not let it spread. And he told our brothers not to scatter, but to stay together. He said there's a big operation tonight." Just as Jinniu and his men's car entered Q City, Xiao Bei cautiously approached Wu Jinniu and Zhou Tiexiong and whispered. The two men were taken aback, exchanged glances, and saw the confusion in each other's eyes. However, they nodded and waved for their underlings to leave.
"Tiexiong, what do you think we should do?" Wu Jinniu quietly asked Zhou Tiexiong.
"What to do? Hmph..." Zhou Tiexiong snorted twice after hearing this, then glanced at Wu Jinniu indifferently. Without saying a word, he took out two submachine guns, slung them over his waist, put on a fleece coat, and got out of the car. At this moment, their car had arrived in the middle of a large parking lot. The place had been cleared out and there was no one there. It looked abandoned, with weeds growing everywhere. Although they were withered and yellow, the mess was still vaguely visible.
"Gentlemen, this young master Xie asked me to give you a little something." After getting out of the car, Zhou Tiexiong walked to a bus behind him and said with a cold smile to the thirty or so people sitting inside, including Gan Ye.
"Hehe, young master Xie is too kind. We old guys have already received a lot of care from him, so there's no need to be polite. We appreciate his kindness." Seeing Zhou Tiexiong's appearance, Gan Ye was obviously a little nervous and came up to Zhou Tiexiong with a forced smile, looking like he was trying to curry favor.
"I'll pass it on," Zhou Tiexiong said calmly, a cold glint in his eyes. He then swiftly drew two submachine guns from his waist and unleashed a barrage of fire at Gan Ye and his group of over thirty men.
"Rat-a-tat-tat..." Gunfire echoed through the abandoned parking lot, accompanied by screams and the shattering of glass from inside the luxury bus. After a while, Zhou Tiexiong stepped off the bus, tossed aside his two submachine guns, and coldly addressed the group of men who had gotten off and were still staring blankly at him, "Grab your weapons. We're going to make our move tonight."
"Yes." The group of henchmen beside me didn't react immediately, but they still answered instinctively, grabbing their long knives. I had all their guns sent back, since guns don't go with people. Only a small number of weapons went with them, including my personal guards who were all armed. The rest were transported in a dozen or so sealed trucks, but I called them back halfway. It wasn't a good time to use guns now, because the old man had already given me orders for the army to be on standby. If any gang members used firearms, they would be killed without mercy.
Five thousand people still seemed a bit crowded in the spacious parking lot, but fortunately, the cold weather made it warmer for everyone to be together. Many people sat there polishing their weapons. The weapons for the Ice Mirror Society were all specially obtained by me: Tang swords made from paper cutters, with five-centimeter-thick steel plates and over a meter long. Cutting people down was as easy as cutting vegetables.
"Damn it, did you hear? That bastard who just died betrayed us, that's why Young Master Xie killed them. And I heard there's going to be a big fight tonight, I have no idea what it'll be like." One of the henchmen said to the man next to him.
"Damn it, why do you care? Does anyone in our Ice Mirror Society have a death wish? Damn it, even if we die, we don't have to worry about our wives and kids. With Young Master Xie and the brothers in the society taking care of them, they'll live better than we do when we're alive. Even if we die, we'll still have a million, enough for my son to go to the best school. What's there to be afraid of? Tonight I'll just kill a few more." A burly man in his thirties with a scar on his face said nonchalantly to the man next to him.
"Don't worry, I won't let you die. Kill as many as you can tonight, and I'll give you credit. For every one you kill, I'll reward you with ten thousand. Tonight, everyone will know how powerful our Ice Mirror Society is." Before I knew it, I had walked up to them and said calmly to my men, a hint of murderous intent flashing in my eyes. Tonight, I guarantee those guys will suffer a terrible death.
Several hours passed in the blink of an eye, and darkness fell instantly. The bright moon gradually rose in the sky, and countless stars twinkled. I led my men out, discarding all unnecessary items. A simple set of clothes, leather gloves, and an unsheathed Tang sword followed me out.
At this moment, Q City was deserted; everything was deathly silent. The streets we emerged from were deserted. Nearly five thousand men followed me, brandishing their long swords as we walked along the cold, dark streets, illuminated by the dim streetlights.
Leading my men along the quiet street, I arrived at the intersection of Q City. There were no more people around. Wu Jinniu and Zhou Tiexiong stood on either side of me. Looking at them, I coldly said, "One on each side. Cut down anyone you see. Leave no survivors."
"Yes, sir." At my command, Wu Jinniu and Zhou Tiexiong led their two groups away from the three-way intersection, while I remained with over a thousand men. Watching them disappear into the distance, I nodded to the two men who were looking back. Looking at them, I saw my classmates and Xiaobai's figure in the crowd. This time… I wondered how many of them would return alive.
Ten minutes later, I appeared atop a tall building at the three-way intersection. Standing on the top floor, I could clearly see everything around me. This was the central location; from here, I could clearly observe the situation on several surrounding streets. My men stood around me, and rows of iron barrels and an object covered by a black cloth were placed in front of us. These were the things I had Long Yi arrange for me.
Not only here, but the entire street was filled with people on both sides of the buildings. The more than a thousand people around me were perfectly distributed there, and all of this was because of Long Yi's identity—the leader of the Dragon Group, a major general. In those few hours, he mobilized these things under the guise of a military exercise, getting the 23rd Army to transport them here. Those who knew the situation weren't surprised, because everyone already knew that the 23rd Army had suddenly moved here for some unknown reason, so they didn't care.
"Young Master Xie, the battle has begun," a henchman next to me said respectfully.
I nodded and looked down. The surrounding streets were now filled with people. I didn't know why they had come here. There were all sorts of colorful people, a stark contrast to the pure black attire of the Ice Mirror Society. Both Wu Jinniu and Zhou Tiexiong's sides encountered the same situation: enemies were everywhere, a sea of people.
Seeing this, both Wu Jinniu and Zhou Tiexiong unconsciously led their men to retreat gradually, eventually settling on the widest street in Q City, located just below our building. The two groups then regrouped and entered
the widest street, Changhuo Street. As its name suggests, this street was the most prosperous street in Q City. At this moment, it was deserted; it had been cleared out that afternoon under the guise of a military exercise. The gangs didn't suspect anything; perhaps they considered the soldiers to be on their side.
After our men retreated into the wide Changhuo Street, the gang alliance from the remaining two cities in H Province entered the area. They pressed forward, seemingly determined not to let us leave. However, they didn't attack yet. I think they also wanted our men to enter Changhuo Street, because there was only one straight road with no branches, leading directly to the riverside suburbs. If they blew up the bridge there, no one would escape today.
As our group entered Changhuo Street, Wu Jinniu roared, "Brothers, charge with me!"
With that, a group of men charged out, long swords in hand. I could clearly see that the one leading the charge was none other than Xiaobai. His hair was quite distinctive; after all, bald heads and short hair were the most common in the Ice Mirror Society. Aside from Xiaobai and me, few people kept long hair, as it was too inconvenient.
Standing atop the high building, I watched Xiaobai charge forward first, leaping up and wielding his Tang sword. He then swiftly slashed at a man's head, severing his neck. Blood gushed out, startling the group around him. They paused, then signaled their brothers to rush forward, and the fight began.
Undeniably, the environment here was a huge disadvantage for us. It was too vast. In a cold weapon war of four thousand against twenty thousand, we would be the ones at a disadvantage. I could clearly see one of my men charge into the enemy ranks, cut down two people, and then be dismembered by seven or eight others. I could clearly see my men each fighting several people on average.
"Cutting people" is undoubtedly a symbol of heroism in the underworld, because if you can cut, you're powerful, and everyone admires you. But now, to me, it's a synonym for bloodshed. Because firearms couldn't be used, my men were fighting desperately.
Standing there, I clearly saw Xiaobai get stabbed in the back, then swing his hand and kill the attacker. I could see many people crying and screaming, many filled with anger and despair. When their loved ones left them, when their friends disappeared, their faces showed inexplicable grief.
Seeing this scene, a cold glint flashed across my face. To be honest, I really wanted to rush down at that moment, but I restrained myself. The other side was clearly on guard. I could feel two people's consciousnesses locked onto me. One was someone I recognized—the one from the Zhu family, the one protecting Zhu Zihao. The other I hadn't seen before, but I figured it was someone from the Liu family. It seemed they were prepared, wary of a high-level expert like me making a move, because I was more than qualified to turn the tide of battle.
"Today, I want everyone here to die." Looking at the group of Vietnamese warriors below, I clenched my fist and said calmly, making no attempt to hide the murderous intent in my voice.
"Damn it, brothers, get out of here! I'll hold off the residential area, you guys go first!" Zhou Tiexiong yelled at his men after killing one of Wu Jinniu's men. The two sides were now entangled in a chaotic melee, the crowd so disorganized it was almost impossible to distinguish friend from foe.
"No, we can't leave now! Brothers, even if we die, we'll kill these bastards! Charge!" Wu Jinniu roared, ignoring his numerous scars, he swung his longsword, slashing at the man in front of him before charging forward.
Meanwhile, Xiao Bai was covered in blood; I could see at least five knife wounds. He was leading a group of brothers, fighting desperately at the front. His six or seven men were the same lads from school. Seeing this, I nodded in satisfaction; these guys hadn't let me down.
Suddenly, a group of people rushed over, wielding weapons and hacking at Xiaobai and his gang. One of them fell to the ground, his body riddled with long knives, blood trickling from his mouth. He swung his weapon in a circle, using his last strength to bring down his enemy. I could faintly hear him roar, "Brothers, we can't let our boss down!"
Hearing his words, my eyes involuntarily welled up with tears. To be honest, I had a deep affection for Xiaobai and his gang, even though they usually acted like his underlings. But everyone has feelings, and without realizing it, I had truly come to consider them friends. Seeing his death, my killing intent surged, and a chilling aura descended from the sky, instantly making the otherwise life-or-death battlefield feel eerily cold.
Unconsciously, the two groups began to separate and look around. Based on their human instincts, they could sense the terror of this power. You know, an angry person always has enough power to make people fearful, especially someone like me who has grown up through killing. When my killing aura is fully unleashed, it can make ordinary people within a radius of 500 meters feel obvious fear and their hands and feet turn cold.
The two groups separated, and this is where their character became apparent. My men, even when leaving, didn't forget to help their wounded comrades, even those who had been stabbed twice. But the other side didn't care about their own men at all; there were only one or two who did. Hundreds of people lay on the ground, writhing in pain with their wounds, but not a single one of them was from our Ice Mirror Society. Apart from the cold corpses, many of whom were dressed in black, in just a few minutes, about five hundred of my brothers had fallen to the ground. The enemy suffered even more, roughly two thousand, or even more. Of course, the majority were wounded. Except for those who hid in the back, everyone else was wounded. The ground turned blood red, with scalding blood flowing on it. The wide asphalt road was burned crimson, and the surrounding area was a chaotic mess, no less than a battlefield. Everywhere there were remnants of clothing and severed limbs, it looked like a scene from hell. Some of the less civilized members of the other side even couldn't help but vomit, as the scene was simply too gruesome.
As my killing intent erupted, two auras that had been watching me suddenly stirred. They could sense me from several kilometers away because my presence was so obvious here. Their auras instantly emanated, making their presence palpable. I knew they were demonstrating their power, warning me not to interfere, or they would join the fray.
With a cold snort, I used my inner strength to shout to my subordinates, "Retreat!"
My voice was loud, echoing through the sky, and many heard it clearly. Although they were confused, they clearly heard my words. For the Ice Mirror Society, obedience to orders was paramount, and my command was undoubtedly the highest. Upon hearing this, hundreds of subordinates who had been at the forefront earlier brandished their weapons and began to retreat, while their brothers behind them helped each other up, some lifting their comrades and quickly moving backward.
For a moment, the people on the other side hesitated, but then a fat man dressed like a gang leader stood at the very back of their group and shouted to those around him, "Go! Kill them!"
After that, finally someone moved. Many shouted and rushed out. Humans are like that; they are social animals. Sometimes, as long as one person sets an example, the others will immediately follow. Sometimes, without a leader, even if there are many of them, they dare not move. It's like a pack of tigers led by a sheep versus a flock of sheep led by a tiger. Sometimes, the power of example is immense.
Someone rushed out first, stepping over the mangled limbs. The two groups were now forty or fifty meters apart. It would have taken them a long time to run. Once one person charged out, almost all ten or twenty thousand people on the other side swarmed forward like a swarm of bees. The entire Changhuo Street was filled with running crowds.
Our men began to retreat rapidly. Although they didn't know what I meant, they did as I instructed. A group of about two or three hundred men, including Xiaobai, Wu Jinniu, and Zhou Tiexiong, slowly retreated, covering their own men's escape.

Chapter 112 Burning the Long Street.
At this moment, no one spoke; they simply stood there coldly. Two or three hundred men blocked everyone's path, slowly retreating step by step. They didn't need more words; all they needed was the unwavering resolve of Zhanlong. They blocked the enemy's advance. When people rushed in, they didn't hesitate and immediately began fighting, wielding their weapons and battling the enemy.
They fought and retreated, with men falling one after another, only to be hacked to death by the swarming enemies. Seeing this, I clenched my fists, almost rushing forward, but I restrained myself, for it was not the right time. When they saw that those behind them had moved about a hundred meters away, and when all the enemies had rushed into Changhuo Street, I finally nodded, my voice like the abyss of hell ringing in their ears: "Attack."
Although it was just two cold words, it conveyed a great deal of information to them. Before this, I had only told my men that as soon as they heard me say "Attack," they should ignore everything else and start running immediately. Sure enough, as soon as I finished speaking, my men who were holding the line threw their long swords at the enemies, slightly slowing their movements. Then, dragging their bloodied wounds, they began to run for their lives, pursued by a group of people.
As I made my move, countless objects suddenly rained down from the sky. All the metal barrels were opened and pushed down by my men, who had been waiting impatiently. The things covered by black cloth were also removed—it was hay, withered hay. Countless materials were scattered from the sky like snowflakes. The falling
barrels killed many people. Objects weighing tens of kilograms falling from buildings tens of meters high were enough to flatten a person. Water was also constantly being sprayed down, soaking the victims as if someone had landed on them. Many were crushed to pieces, their screams echoing everywhere.
Looking at the agonizing cries below, I gave a cold laugh, a laugh so chilling it carried a hint of cruelty. I lit a cigarette and coldly watched them.
"No, it's not water, it's gasoline! Brothers, run! We've been tricked! It's all gasoline!" Finally, someone realized something was wrong and started yelling. The guys chasing me stopped and started panicking. Seeing someone run, they started running too, but it was obviously too late.
"Goodbye." After taking a deep drag of my cigarette, I said with a cold laugh, then flicked the cigarette butt off the building. It landed on the ground, instantly setting the entire ground ablaze.
A tiny spark ignited a raging inferno, the fire spreading rapidly across the ground. It was so fast that no one had time to escape; in moments, the entire long fire pit was ablaze. Those who had fled were trapped. A hundred or so managed to escape, but alas… the rest were instantly engulfed in flames, their bodies ablaze. They screamed and leaped, but it was too late; fire raged everywhere. Once
the fire started, it showed no sign of stopping. Scattered bits of dry grass drifted in the air. Below, those who had been shouting and chasing the Ice Mirror Society were now screaming in agony. Many cried out, but it was futile; they were doomed.
This battle… the Ice Mirror Society takes no prisoners, none will live… this is my punishment for them. Although the fault wasn't theirs—they were merely tools—who told them to be my enemies? As my enemies, they must be prepared to die, and this is their time to do so, though it may be of no use afterward.
The screaming crowd ran in all directions, becoming human torches, burning fiercely, filling the air with a stench. But no one pitied them, for they were enemies, and my men do not allow any pity for their enemies, no matter how pitiful they may seem. Especially since these were the very people who had just taken their brothers' lives, these people deserved no mercy.
Undoubtedly, human bodies are flammable, and they burn rapidly. Soon the fire grew larger, engulfing the surrounding buildings. Fortunately, preparations had been made.
The base of the buildings had fire-resistant structures, and some soil had been laid to prevent further combustion. Of course, some people, screaming in agony and barely conscious, rushed inside, starting a massive fire. Fortunately, the small springs were prepared to extinguish the flames evenly, finishing off the dying ones—they were probably just a burden, better dead.
Suddenly, two powerful auras appeared from both sides, and the two experts rushed towards me. I figured there must be more than just gangsters below; their own two families must also be involved. Unfortunately, in such flames, unless you're a fourth-rank expert or higher, there's absolutely no chance of escape.
The two flew over the floors and landed in front of me, their faces grim as they looked at me. As I expected, one was the elder from the Zhu family, and the other was about fifty years old, looking like he was in his prime, but his expression was very unpleasant. I guessed this person was from the Liu family.
"Young Master Li, I don't need to introduce myself. I'm Zhu Yushan from the Zhu family, and this gentleman next to me is Liu Dequan from the Liu family, Steward Liu. There are some young people from our two families below. I wonder if Young Master Li could do us a favor and let us take them away?" Zhu Yushan said to me with a hint of respect. However, Liu Dequan was not so respectful. His face was full of arrogance. After all, due to the discord between the military and the government, the relationship between the Li family and the Liu family was irreconcilable, so naturally, he wouldn't be polite to me. But at this moment, his arrogance was clearly misplaced.
"Hmph, no way." I said coldly, then watched as their expressions changed drastically. I said disdainfully, "Why didn't you two come here to say such things earlier? Hmph, many of my brothers from the Ice Mirror Society have been killed by them. I saw clearly just now that Da Gen had more than forty experts. Heh, they must all be the elites of your two families. If it weren't for the experts from our Li family fighting hard to hold them off, we probably would have lost even more. Hmph, you didn't say anything earlier, but now you're speaking up. Do you think my Li family is so easy to bully? Let me tell you, none of them will leave here today. I'll make them pay for the deaths of my brothers."
"But you've already won. Don't you think it's too cruel to let them die here?" Liu Dequan's face flashed with anger as he looked at me. Then, without saying anything more, he jumped up and grabbed one of the struggling Liu family members from above. In this situation, they dared not send out any powerful experts; most of them were just the less powerful family members. That's why my men could hold them off. Besides, they couldn't possibly withstand the hundreds of meters of fire on their own. After all, they couldn't fly. Moreover, the damage our Li family members had inflicted on them during the fight was considerable, greatly weakening them. Otherwise, they could have escaped normally. As
Liu Dequan brought the two men up, I suddenly made a move. A sky-blue flame appeared in my hand, instantly burning the two already dying Liu family members to death. The flame also burned along Liu Dequan's arm; if he hadn't reacted quickly and lay down fully clothed, he probably would have been burned too.
Upon arriving, Liu Dequan glared at me angrily. I sneered disdainfully, "I'm in charge here now. You'd better not cause any trouble. As fire-type ability users, you're no match for me in a place like this. If you cause any more trouble, I can't guarantee I won't wipe you out too."
"Sir, can't you give us some face? Let them go. I think you know that although your Blue Flame was powerful, we wouldn't have gained much advantage if we fought you to the death. It's better for us to settle things peacefully." Although Liu Dequan's expression was still unpleasant, he wasn't as arrogant as before. You see, the most terrifying ability users are fire-type and space-type ability users; their destructive power is the greatest. Although my Blue Flame user is a grandmaster-level expert, I can already kill them instantly unless they use their innate true energy to withstand it, but even that won't last long. Moreover, the future losses will inevitably be significant, and the consequences may be irreversible. Of course, superhumans are not invincible against experts. Although powerful superhumans have strong attack power, they have obvious weaknesses compared to martial artists. That is, apart from their powerful superhuman abilities, superhumans are no different from ordinary people. A superhuman of the same level is definitely no match for a martial artist. However, when a powerful martial artist has superhuman abilities, he will be a terrifying existence. And I happen to be such a person, which makes him very wary. Of course, I cannot use superhuman abilities and martial arts at the same time. So when they fight me to the death, I can only give up my superhuman attacks. In general, in a two-on-one situation, I will definitely be the one who suffers.
"Hmph, why should I give you face? What are you? You're just two dogs. Do two dogs have the right to bark here? Don't even mention you, even if your master came, I wouldn't give you any face today. None of you are taking anyone away from here. Get out of here now, or I'll make sure you don't leave either." I said angrily, showing no respect for the two men. After all, I was very angry at this moment, and I wasn't without support. I had already sensed two familiar auras arriving here, not to mention that I also had Long Yi, who had been concealing his aura.
Undoubtedly, my words enraged the two self-proclaimed grandmaster-level experts. They were indeed lackeys, but in the two great families, even the heirs of the families had to show them respect. Being spoken to like this by me, they were naturally angry, and their faces turned ugly. Liu Dequan coldly watched as my aura surged wildly, making it difficult for the underlings beside me to breathe. It seemed he was about to make a move. This guy's temper was indeed fiery.
"Hmph, if our young master says you're dogs, then you're dogs. Two dogs dare to be arrogant here? Hmph, I think you've lived too long and are definitely tired of living." Just as Liu Dequan was getting angry, a cold voice rang in their ears. A frenzied and chilling aura extinguished Liu Dequan's power, showing that this person was very powerful. The source of the aura was one of two old men. At this moment, two white-haired old men stood ten meters away from us. One had an arrogant face, and the other had a kind face. They looked seven-tenths alike. The one who spoke was the arrogant old man, and this old man was none other than my Uncle Yong.
I have to admit that Uncle Yong and Uncle Zhong are very powerful; they are clearly stronger than me. I think they must be at least at the mid-stage of the Grandmaster level. Only after reaching the Grandmaster level did I realize that advancing to the Grandmaster level is much more difficult than I imagined. Even taking a single step is incredibly difficult. The accumulation of power at the Grandmaster stage reaches a terrifying level. To enter the mid-stage of the Grandmaster, one needs at least twice the power of a Grandmaster, and to enter the upper-stage of the Grandmaster, one needs twice the power of a mid-stage Grandmaster. It's truly terrifying. Fortunately, Grandmaster-level experts can generally live to be two hundred years old without any problem, so there's not much to worry about.
"You... Li Yong, Li Zhong, you two are also over a hundred years old. Aren't you ashamed to be causing trouble here?" Liu Dequan immediately wanted to curse, but after seeing that it was Uncle Yong and Uncle Zhong, he held back his words and said to the two of them.
"Hehe, we're bullying the weak? And you, Liu Dequan, if I remember correctly, you should be eighty years old this year. And you, Zhu Yushan, hmph, ninety-three years old. You're much younger than us old bones, but our young master is only sixteen. You're both much older than him. Don't you know what it means to bully the weak?" Uncle Zhong said with a smile, not angry at all, his face full of kindness. However, I could feel that Uncle Zhong had added another layer of pressure to the two of them.
I wasn't surprised by their words. I didn't know Zhongwei Yongbo's age, but he was at least over a hundred. I could tell from the respect my grandfather always showed them. Once, when the old man was drunk, he said that these two already looked like this when he was young, so they must be quite old. As for the other two, their age was understandable. According to the government, reaching the Grandmaster level at sixty is considered quite early. After all, a Grandmaster requires so much. Luck, martial arts skills, ability, and willpower are all indispensable. Otherwise, it wouldn't have developed to the point where out of billions of people in the world today, there are only a handful of less than a hundred Grandmasters, and most of them are just entering the initial stage of Grandmaster. Of course, I'm talking about less than a hundred masters at this level, which also includes people with different abilities and superpowers. People like Long Yi are purely lucky and have special superhuman factors. As for me... hehe, perhaps I can only be considered an exception.
Clearly, the two men's expressions had darkened since seeing Uncle Zhong and Uncle Yong. The pressure from them was immense, making it difficult for them to face them; cold sweat poured down their faces. After glancing at us, they left without a word. Watching them leave, Uncle Yong coldly snorted and said indifferently, "You two little brats ran fast, otherwise I would have crippled you today."
The two men didn't respond to Uncle Yong's words and left. After they left, I said to Uncle Zhong and Uncle Yong, "Uncle Zhong, Uncle Yong, what brings you two here?"
"Young Master, Master sent us to protect you. Hehe, although Master said he wouldn't interfere this time, you are, after all, his precious grandson and the only heir of the Li family. He wouldn't let you suffer. So he secretly instructed us to protect you and gave a message to the 23rd Army. Otherwise, that brat Long Yi wouldn't have been able to mobilize your Master's direct subordinates," Uncle Zhong said with a smile. In my memory, Uncle Zhong was always so kind and always had a smiling face, as if he had never been angry.
I nodded at Uncle Zhong's words. To be honest, I was initially a little angry with the old man, but Uncle Zhong's two sentences made my anger vanish. Thinking about it, without the old man's words, Long Yi wouldn't have been able to mobilize the old man's elite 23rd Army. It seems the old man was also putting on a show for the other two old guys. With that in mind, I nodded knowingly and said nothing more.
The flames on both sides of the street were gradually dying down, and there were corpses everywhere, burned beyond recognition. We didn't pay much attention to these things. I left with my men, said goodbye to Uncle Zhong and Uncle Yong, and took the wounded men away to recuperate. The corpses scattered around here would naturally be dealt with by others.
"Hey kid, don't forget, I'm leaving the Dongfang family in Linhai in a week." After settling down nearby, Long Yi used his special status to help me get everyone at the hospital treated. He said this before leaving and disappeared from my sight. Watching him disappear, I smiled—a knowing smile. I guess I've already considered this dual-personality and utterly shameless Long Yi a friend.

Chapter 112 Beauty Like
Jade Long Yi, farewell. I arranged for Zhou Tiexiong and his men to gradually sweep through H City and the surrounding areas, while I left and returned to H City. It has to be said that this battle was a bloody one for the Ice Mirror Society. We lost about 600 men in total, most of whom were hacked to death. It must be said that cold weapon combat sometimes causes more casualties than gun combat. At this moment, I understood the meaning of the saying, "Kill ten thousand enemies, lose eight thousand of your own."
Not only that, besides those, we had at least two or three hundred seriously injured, and almost everyone else was wounded, though the difference was that their injuries were relatively minor and only required simple bandaging. For those brothers who died, the Bingjian Society didn't skimp on a single penny; at least that's my opinion. Their funeral arrangements were all handled by the Bingjian Society. As for their families, the promised money was not reduced at all, and some families in more difficulty even received a little more. Each participant received 20,000, so the wounded received 100,000, and the seriously wounded received 300,000, as a way to appease the brothers.
Undoubtedly, this battle was brutal, but on the other hand, it trained over four thousand true warriors, a group of brothers who were truly fearless of death, which might not be a bad thing for the Bingjian Society.
Our enemies in the Ice Mirror Society were undoubtedly wiped out in this incident. We conducted a complete sweep of Q City. Anyone who participated in this battle, or those old guys who betrayed us before, did not survive. They were all sent to hell, including their families. There is no need to show any mercy to those who betray us.
Of course, this battle destroyed more than half of the power of the H Province underworld. Twenty thousand people were burned alive in the streets. In the end, this incident could only be announced as a fire, and these twenty thousand people became the unfortunate victims of the fire. Apart from our Ice Mirror Society, the H Province underworld had a total of nearly thirty thousand people. The death of more than twenty thousand people undoubtedly shocked the entire H Province underworld. After receiving this news, many small gangs immediately surrendered to the Ice Mirror Society, while others were considering it.
I accept all their actions. However, I have already instructed Chen Bing to make a note of everyone who participated in this battle, and we will settle accounts with them in the fall. The people of the Ice Mirror Society are not so easy to kill.
After this battle, Q City, or rather the entire H Province, was under the control of the Ice Mirror Society. All that awaited was a swift and decisive conquest, followed by stable development. These were matters I didn't need to worry about. So, after resting in Q City for a day, I returned to H City. Of course, I didn't let anyone else know this news except for a few members of the Ice Mirror Society, because I didn't plan to go home now.
"Young Master Xie, this time we lost 631 brothers, 245 were seriously injured, and about 3,000 are still wounded. The total cost of the organization's compensation was 340 million, and the estimated living expenses for the seriously injured brothers and their families will be at least 1.5 billion. This is a huge burden for our Ice Mirror Society..."
Back in my room at the Northern Enterprise, I closed my eyes and lay on the sofa on the 18th floor, looking out the window and listening to Wu Wei's report.
After listening, I nodded and said calmly to Wu Wei, "You handle it yourself, but don't mistreat the brothers. 2 billion, the Ice Mirror Society has that kind of money, right?"
"Of course, our current venues generate 12 million in revenue daily. After we take over the entire H province, we estimate all our venues will generate 50 million daily, and our monopolized industries like engineering will generate at least a billion a month. However, this is all after we officially control H province. Before that, we will have to make huge upfront investments," Wu Wei said respectfully to me.
"Okay, I understand. You can go now. For the time being, you, Tie Jun, and Zhang Hu can handle the internal affairs. I'm going to Linhai tomorrow. You guys need to settle things properly in H province and not expand for now. Otherwise, it might not be a good thing for us. Too much food is hard to digest," I said calmly, waving Wu Wei away.
"Yes," Wu Wei replied without asking any further questions and left.
Three days later, after resting for three days, I took a plane from H city to Linjiang.
Located by the river and the sea, this area has a highly developed economy. Although it may not be the richest region in the country, it is certainly one of the more prosperous areas in the northern coastal region. It is close to the East China Sea and faces Japan across the sea. It is an important port city for foreign countries to enter the country. The climate here is pleasant with four distinct seasons. However, due to the sea, it is not very cold in winter. You can still walk proudly on the street in light clothing.
This is the territory of the Dongfang family, one of the eight great martial arts families. Linjiang is their absolute center of power. The eight great martial arts families are eight ancient compound surname families, each with a history of over a thousand years, and they have not been lost in the long river of history. Moreover, after a thousand years of development, they have become quite powerful. Although the eight great families cannot compare with the three great families, they have extraordinary influence in their respective regions. It can be said that even the three great families cannot interfere in the cities where the eight great families are located. The eight great families are like local emperors in the eight cities in the east, west, south, and north. Here, everything they say is more effective than an imperial edict. Of course, the eight great families are not as powerful as the three great families. Any one of the three great families has enough power to eliminate any three of the eight great families. However, if the eight great families unite, it would take the three great families working together to suppress them.
To put it simply, in China, the three great families represent the pinnacle of aristocratic families, standing at the highest position, while the remaining eight families are the backbone, the cornerstone of these families. They are inextricably linked, much like how my grandfather once wanted my father to marry a woman from the Ximen family, though unfortunately, he didn't. The relationship between the eight great families and the three great families is like a spider web, deeply intertwined. This is why I'm not in a hurry this time; it's simply impossible for the Japanese to deal with the Dongfang family, as the remaining seven families would never sit idly by and watch them perish. Of course, I don't rule out that some might have ulterior motives, or perhaps they simply want to eliminate the Dongfang family.
I arrived here from H city in just a few hours after boarding the plane. I didn't inform anyone about my arrival, especially not the Dongfang family. It's less about helping and more about a vacation. However, my vacation is a bit unusual, because I brought nothing but a set of clothes. Of course, I had to bring my bank cards; after all, I understand the saying "you can't move an inch without money."
"Master, what good food is there around here? It's my first time here, can you take me somewhere? I want to try some of Donghai's snacks." After hailing a taxi, I said to the driver with a smile.
"Sure, don't worry, I know all the good places around here. I'll take you there right away, hehe." The driver chuckled and then pulled me along, heading towards Linhai city.
"But young man, you seem like a very nice person, but Linhai isn't peaceful at night right now. I think you shouldn't go out unless absolutely necessary, otherwise it could be very dangerous. Sigh! This world!" After chatting with me for a while, the driver suddenly sighed, looking at the cold moonlight outside and saying to me.
"Oh? What? Is Linhai not peaceful right now?" I lit a cigarette and handed one to the driver, asking curiously.
"Yeah, that's right. Originally, all the gangs here were controlled by someone. The Dongfang Group controlled everything. Although everyone had to pay protection money and such, life was peaceful, and nothing happened. Compared to other places, the security in Linhai was excellent. The police were practically just for show; it didn't matter whether they were there or not. However, things started to get unsettled here about two weeks ago. I don't know how those Japanese came here, but they've been acting arrogantly. Although they haven't openly attacked, there are frequent clashes, and people die every now and then, making the city very chaotic. And those lackeys are joining in the trouble. I heard that some small gangs left over from the Dongfang family have recently instigated those Japanese, so things are really messy now! You're from out of town, and I didn't really want to say this, but since you seem like a nice guy, I'm advising you not to go out unless necessary. Things haven't been peaceful lately." The driver sighed after taking a drag on his cigarette.
"Hehe, it's alright, I'm naturally brave. Just drive me there, I'm not scared." I said with a half-smile, a hint of excitement in my eyes. Looks like this is going to be fun. I wonder what methods those Japanese devils used to make the Dongfang family so humiliated in Linhai.
Seeing this, the driver shook his head with a helpless smile and drove me to a bustling street. It was crowded with people, with lively stalls everywhere and surging crowds. As we walked to the street corner, we could smell the pleasant aromas, making our mouths water. The driver stopped the car at the intersection and said to me, "Young man, this is the place you've come to. Hehe, this is the liveliest place in all of Linhai at night, with the most delicious food. However, it's also the most chaotic place lately. Several people have already died here, so be careful!"
"Hehe, thanks, I know what to do." I smiled and got out of the car, tossed the driver a hundred yuan, and then walked into the street.
"Hey... I haven't given you your change yet!" After a few steps, I heard the driver's anxious voice.
"Haha! No need, it's yours." I turned around, smiled, and left, leaving the driver shaking his head and smiling wryly.
Undoubtedly, the driver was right; it was lively and crowded. Everywhere was teeming with people. Although it was deep winter, even at ten o'clock, the place was still bustling with people. Many were eating in groups, some even having a drink to soothe their lonely hearts.
I found a stall that looked popular, went over, ordered a pot of yellow wine, some barbecue, and some local snacks, and sat down to eat, savoring the local cuisine. You see, for me, there are only three things in this world that can interest me: fine wine, beautiful women, and delicious food. So, naturally, I embarked on a full-scale culinary battle.
As I sat there alone, suddenly, a figure sat down beside me. It was a girl of about fifteen or sixteen, with a delicate and pretty face, incredibly fair skin, and two small buns on her head. She looked adorable, somewhat like a Japanese anime girl, with big, watery eyes and flawless, snow-white skin. She was about 1.65 meters tall, with a prominent figure. Although she wore a snow-white down jacket, it couldn't completely conceal her ample bosom; her breasts were partially visible. She wore a short skirt and ankle boots, looking very cute.
At that moment, she seemed to be hiding from something, constantly glancing around as if afraid of being discovered. Just then, I saw seven or eight people appear in the distance. These people were wearing black suits, had short, neatly styled hair, and their sharp eyes scanned their surroundings, as if searching for something.
Their leader was a young man in his early twenties, dressed in a neat blue suit. He was handsome with long hair parted in a 3/7 ratio, exuding a clean and tidy air. He stood at the front of the group, his face looking rather grim, with a gloomy aura. It was clear that he was very angry.
The girl shrank back in fright when she saw the group approaching, then stretched out her two small, white hands, clasping them in a pleading expression. She was incredibly cute, making you want to smile. It has to be said, her appearance was more like a cartoon beauty; she was truly captivating, with a cute little face that made me want to pinch her
cheeks. Undoubtedly, my smile attracted the group's attention. As they watched us approach, a shadow of malice flashed in the leader's eyes. Seeing this, I casually gave the girl a push, and she leaned against me involuntarily. To outsiders, we looked like a couple making out, indistinguishable from each other.
The young man was clearly taken aback, looking at us suspiciously. But then, as if unsure, he hesitated for a moment, shook his head, waved to his men, and left, giving me one last look before departing.
Watching them leave, I chuckled and released the girl from my arms. Looking at her, I noticed her face was flushed, her whole body rosy and incredibly cute. If there weren't so many people around, and if we weren't so unfamiliar with each other, I would have already pinched her cheeks.
"You! How could you do this to me, taking advantage of me!" The girl seemed a little angry, but unable to do anything else, she resorted to the most common weapon a woman uses: tears. In an instant, countless tears welled up in her eyes, as if she were about to cry at any moment.
"No... really no, weren't those people looking for you? You asked me to help you, and now look, they're gone, aren't they? Hehe, you know, if I hadn't done that, they definitely wouldn't have left, so I had no choice. Don't be angry, and don't cry. I hate seeing women cry the most." I said to the girl with a half-smile.
"Really?" The girl looked at me innocently, glancing repeatedly in the direction the group had left.
"Of course." "I replied righteously, 'Actually, there are other ways, but I just don't think it's as fun as this.
' 'Okay, I guess I misunderstood you. I'll treat you to something to eat today.' The girl smiled at me, the tears in her eyes had disappeared at some point, and her smile was sweet and exceptionally cute. I really don't understand how she changed so quickly.
'Hehe, then I won't be polite. By the way, what are you doing out there in the middle of the night, a girl? And why were those people chasing you?' We ordered some more food, and the girl seemed to really like it, or perhaps she had never seen it before, so she started eating without any hesitation or ladylike manners, while we chatted. 'Those
were bad guys, they wanted to catch me. As for me going out in the middle of the night... why can't girls go out in the middle of the night? Who made that rule? I went out to eat some good food and see what was going on around me, what's wrong with that?'" "The girl pouted at me, mumbling as she ate something.
Seeing her like this, I smiled, shook my head at her, and didn't say anything more. Instead, I held out my hand to her and said, 'My name is Li Tianxie, what's yours?'
'Ruyu, you can call me Yu'er.' The girl wiped her hands and smiled at me, looking really cute. But if I could wipe the grease from her mouth, she would be even more perfect.
'It's nice to meet you. You're a very cute girl.' Seeing her like this, I chuckled and handed her a tissue. Yu'er obviously didn't expect me to say that, but after looking at her hands, she suddenly blushed and quickly took the tissue.

Chapter 113 You Deserve to
Die After Yu'er took the tissue I handed her, she quickly wiped her mouth and then looked at me somewhat shyly before saying, 'Thank you so much for earlier.'
'Hehe, no need. By the way, are you full? If you're full, let's go. '" "I said to Yu'er.
"Okay, boss, the bill's on me." Yu'er said with a smile, stood up and shouted to the boss who was standing not far away in her sweet, cartoonish voice, then waved to indicate her location when the boss saw her.
"Miss, it's 173 yuan for the two of you." The boss walked over, looked at the things on the table, glanced at us with surprise, and then smiled.
"Okay, take it to pay the bill." Yu'er said with a smile, and then took out a gold card from her hand and handed it to the boss. However, the boss's expression was obviously not so good. Looking at the gold bank card in Yu'er's hand, the boss's mouth twitched and he said to Yu'er, "This, miss, do you have any money on you... We don't accept cards here."
"Can't we accept cards? Why? Other places accept them." "Yu'er said innocently.
"Well, this place is run by Xiao Qi, so we don't accept cards. If you have any change, please give me some." The shopkeeper said somewhat awkwardly.
"But I don't have any money! Boss, how about this: let me go home first, and I'll have my family come and give you the money later." Yu'er said innocently, her tone and expression so convincing that I believe no one would dare refuse her; otherwise, they would feel like they were committing a heinous crime.
"This..." The boss's face darkened slightly as he muttered something, seemingly considering his words without revealing his true intentions. Meanwhile, I merely smiled slightly. This Yu'er was truly adorable. Judging from her appearance, she seemed to be the kind of pampered young lady who rarely went out and hadn't seen much of the world; otherwise, she wouldn't be so ignorant of such matters. Of course, there was another possibility: Yu'er was a cunning con artist. However, I automatically ruled out the latter possibility, trusting my own eyes.
Just as I was about to speak to help Yu'er out of this predicament, a lewd voice suddenly rang out beside me, extremely vulgar, saying to Yu'er: "What, little girl, no money? Hehe, no money? No problem. Our Mr. Jingbian has taken a liking to you. As long as you keep Mr. Jingbian company tonight, we'll cover your expenses." The voice
belonged to a young man of about twenty-eight or twenty-nine years old. He was weasel-faced, with a shriveled appearance, short and thin. His eyes were sunken, and a lewd glint shone in his narrowed eyes. He unconsciously licked his dry lips as he looked at Yu'er, as if doing something despicable. Beside him stood four short, expressionless middle-aged men in black suits. In the center of them stood a young man in his early twenties. He was reasonably handsome, but a small mustache ruined his overall appearance, making him look somewhat filthy. He was smiling at Yu'er with a playful, lewd grin.
His words caused many people around to change their expressions; it seemed quite a few recognized them. The boss's face also darkened. He looked at Yu'er and said, "Miss, you can leave now. It's on me today." "Really?" "Boss, you're so kind! But I won't eat your food for nothing. Here, take this as collateral. I'll come back to pay you back later." Yu'er said excitedly to the shopkeeper, her face beaming with joy. She grabbed the shopkeeper's hand and jumped up. As for the lewd man's words, she seemed not to have heard a thing.
"Clang!" A wine bottle shattered on the ground. The lewd young man who had spoken earlier angrily said to the shopkeeper, "You son of a bitch, do you want to die? How dare you go against us! Our Mr. Jingbian said he would treat this young lady to dinner, and you fucking said you'd treat her. I think you've got a death wish."
Seeing this, the boss didn't dare say a word. His face turned slightly ugly. Looking at the group of people in front of him, although he was also a burly man, he didn't dare say anything more. He just waved his hand behind his back, signaling us to leave quickly. Then he composed himself, walked over with a slight smile, and said to the lewd man, "Sir, she's just a young girl. I think we should let it go. Don't be angry, this meal is on me."
"Go to hell, who cares?" The guy immediately became arrogant and smashed a beer bottle at the boss's head. Seeing this, I was about to intervene. Just as I was gathering my inner strength, I noticed someone next to me had made a move. It was none other than Yu'er.
With a "crack," the bottle shattered, but not on the boss's head, but on the ground. The lewd man's face immediately turned red, and his arm was bent. Yu'er was glaring angrily at the person in front of her, while the lewd man was in so much pain that tears were almost streaming down his face.
"You bad people, why are you bullying the boss?" Yu'er said angrily.
"Miss, you should leave quickly. These Japanese are inhuman. Several girls have already been violated by them. You should leave now," the boss said gratefully, glancing at Yu'er before speaking softly.
Hearing his words, a hint of murderous intent unconsciously surfaced within me, but I quickly concealed it. However, my gaze towards the Japanese men was already icy cold. These people... Damn it...
"I'm not afraid of them. A bunch of scoundrels! You wait, I'll call my brother. They won't let you get away with this!" Yu'er said angrily, undoubtedly even angrier after hearing the boss's words, as she spoke to the group of Japanese men before her.
"Hehe, Miss, you're very beautiful, but I think you've misunderstood us. I am the second heir of the Ibe family, one of the oldest families in the Great Japanese Empire, Ibe Sando. There might have been some misunderstanding between us earlier. I wonder if you would be willing to give me a chance to treat you to a drink at a high-class place as an apology." The young man who had been sitting silently, the leader of this group, laughed and spoke in a proper, polite manner, truly like a scion of a great family.
"No, I don't want to! You're all bad guys. Don't think I'm stupid. I hate people like you the most!" Yu'er wrinkled her nose and said angrily to the Ibe man in front of her. After saying that, she pouted, which almost made me laugh. It seems Yu'er isn't stupid at all; in fact, she's quite clever.
"Miss, don't you think your words are a bit unpleasant? Are you really not going to give me any face?" Jingbian Sandu said to Yu'er with a half-smile, but this guy's manners were obviously not very good, and his expression had already changed slightly.
"No." Yu'er pouted and said to him, then walked to my side and made a face at him.
"I know that Miss's family should also be martial arts practitioners, hehe, since that's the case, you actually injured my men. But do you think you can defeat these men around me? So I think you'd better come with me obediently." Jingbian Sandu said to Yu'er with an ugly face, and pointed to the four people next to him. The four people stepped forward after hearing this, releasing an aura. Four sixth-rank masters were more than enough for Yu'er's seventh-rank skills.
Just as their imposing aura was revealed, it suddenly attracted the attention of a group of people. They immediately sensed this aura. The group of men in black who had been chasing Yu'er noticed them. The young man leading them looked in our direction with a helpless smile, then glanced at the Japanese men beside him, their expressions turning grim. He led his dozen or so men over.
"Second Brother... I'm here!" Yu'er shouted, seeing the group. Her words immediately caused the Japanese men's expressions to change, and they turned to look at the men in black. The men in black rushed over, quickly surrounding Yu'er and protecting her. Looking at the group of Japanese men, he said, "I wonder what Mr. Jingbian intends to do to my sister?"
Anyone could hear the hostility in the young man's tone. His dozen or so men had already surrounded the group, their expressions suggesting they were ready to attack at any moment.
"Second brother, this scoundrel insisted I go to the hotel with him, and even said he wanted me to sleep with him." Undeniably
, Yu'er had the potential to be a devil. Her words instantly made the already unfriendly man's expression turn even more grim, his murderous aura surging, and a cold glint appearing in his eyes. It was as if a fierce battle was about to erupt. "Lord Jingbian, is what my sister said true? Do you think our Dongfang family wouldn't dare do anything to you? I, Dongfang Longruo, guarantee you will pay the price for your actions today." Yu'er's second brother, the young man who called himself Dongfang Longruo, suddenly unleashed his murderous aura. At the fifth rank, possessing strength nearly equal to the fourth rank, this was already quite impressive for his age. He was clearly intent on killing her, indicating that their sibling relationship wasn't bad; otherwise, Dongfang Longruo wouldn't be so angry.
"Mr. Dongfang, don't forget the consequences you'll face if you kill me. We both understand the current situation of the Dongfang and Jingbian families. My father and my master are here. Their duel is scheduled for three days from now, but if something happens to me, I can't guarantee the battle won't be moved forward. Hahaha... I wonder if your Dongfang family can withstand it..." Jingbian Sandu laughed maniacally.
"You..." Upon hearing this, Dongfang Longruo's forehead veins bulged, his fists clenched tightly, staring intently at Jingbian Sandu, unable to utter a word. After a long while, he coldly said to Jingbian Sandu, "Get out of here, or I'll really kill you."
"Hahaha. Kill me? Kill me? You think you can? Hahaha." Jingbian Sandu laughed loudly, then left with his men, ignoring the groveling lackey on the ground, a hint of disdain flashing in his eyes as he looked at Dongfang Longruo.
I witnessed all of this without a doubt. It seems that the Dongfang family has reached a critical moment. At this time, they don't even dare to do anything when their young lady is being harassed. It seems that they are facing a life-or-death situation. I don't know what's going on with the other major families, but I think they can't spare any manpower to help the Dongfang family in the near future. Otherwise, the Dongfang family of Linhai, one of the eight major families, wouldn't have fallen to such a state.
Watching Jingbian Sandu leave, Dongfang Longruo slammed his fist on the table, shattering the marble into pieces. He gritted his teeth, glaring in the direction Jingbian Sandu and his group had gone. Then, turning to Yu'er beside him, he said with a hint of guilt, "Yu'er, I'm sorry. Your second brother is powerless to avenge you. I'm so sorry. But don't worry, once our helpers arrive, I'll definitely ask them for help and avenge you. I'll personally kill that bastard Jingbian Sandu."
"Okay. Second brother, don't be angry. Yu'er understands." Yu'er nodded obediently to Dongfang Longruo, no longer stirring up trouble, appearing docile.
"Okay, let's go. Father is looking for you. Come back with me quickly, or he'll definitely kill you." Dongfang Longruo seemed to remember something and said urgently to Yu'er beside him, then pulled her away.
Yu'er, who had left with Dongfang Longruo, seemed to suddenly remember something, turned around, smiled at me, and said, "Let's meet again if we have the chance. My name is Dongfang Ruyu."
"Okay," I replied loudly, and then, amidst the surprised gazes of the group, I watched them leave before disappearing into the crowd.
"Halt! Do you think it's appropriate for you to leave like this?" Ten minutes later, in a side alley leading away from the food street, a black-clad figure blocked the way for Inoue Sando and his group. With his back to them, the figure spoke coldly, making no attempt to conceal his murderous intent.
"Who are you?" Inoue Sando felt the murderous aura emanating from the person before him, breaking out in a cold sweat and his heart pounding. However, he still mustered his courage and spoke to the person before him.
"Heh, the one who will kill you." The person smiled slightly and turned to face Inoue Sando and his group. Although he was smiling, his words were chilling. The speaker was a seventeen or eighteen-year-old boy with long hair and a handsome face, but the smile on his lips carried a slightly cold and cruel undertone.
This person was none other than myself. After saying goodbye to Dongfang Ruyu and the others, I had come here on my own. With my skills, finding Inoue Sando and his group was not difficult, so I naturally found them here and blocked their path.
"Sir, what grudge do you hold against us? I am Inobe Sando of the Osaka Inobe family, one of the five great families of Japan. I came to your country with my master, Hokushin Ichiro, the grandmaster of the Hokushin Ittō-ryū school, solely for the sake of the Dongfang family. I have no connection whatsoever with any other sects in your country. I hope you will be merciful and spare me. I will repay you handsomely and will absolutely not seek revenge. Please consider this carefully." I must say, while Inobe Sando before me was lecherous, he wasn't entirely without merit. At least at this moment, he could sense that I was far superior to him, and he was afraid and would yield. Unfortunately for him, I wasn't buying it.
"Heh, I'm sorry, but I don't want to give you face. However, this time I will make sure you die knowing why. Do you know why you're dying? Do you know why I'm killing you?" I said coldly, step by step approaching the group of Japanese men before me, my cruel smile deepening.
"No...no..." Jingbian Sandu, leading his men, retreated step by step, then spoke to me in a fearful tone. At this moment, my killing intent was gradually rising; I was certain that my killing intent was enough to terrify a sixth-rank expert to the point of not daring to move.
"Hmph, judging from your appearance, you wouldn't know. Well then, let me tell you. Because you dared to act recklessly on your ancestors' land, oppressing our people and raping our women, that is the reason you must die. Because you are unworthy. You Japanese are a pack of dogs. You only deserve to be trampled on by your masters, not to ravage your masters' land. Therefore, you deserve to die, so I will kill you. Therefore, you deserve to die." I said coldly, looking at them.
As soon as I finished speaking, a sky-blue flame instantly appeared in my palm and shot out. Before Jingbian Sandu could react, the flame split into five balls, instantly engulfing the five men. They didn't even have a chance to scream before being reduced to ashes by the eerie blue flames. Nothing was left but a pile of dirty dust, the screams of agony, and my hearty laughter.

Chapter 114 The Dongfang Family of Linhai
Looking at the corpses scattered on the ground, I chuckled and left. It seemed that Linhai was going to be quite a spectacle this time. The Sakai family, one of the five great families of Japan, hehe, it looked like this was going to be interesting. This guy, Jingbian Sandu, was the second heir of the Sakai family. With something happening in Linhai, the Sakai family had no reason not to cause trouble for the Dongfang family. Moreover, this guy was a disciple of Hokushin Ichiro, the master of the Hokushin Ittō-ryū style. It would be even more interesting. The Dongfang family, one of the eight great families of China, versus the Watanabe family, one of the five great families of Japan. It would be strange if it wasn't interesting.
"My name is Li Tianxie. I've come here at the invitation of a good friend to see the head of the Dongfang family." I stood outside a quaint manor on the outskirts of Linhai, smiling at a gatekeeper.
After I finished speaking, I noticed the Dongfang family member giving me a strange look. He then said to me with slightly more respect, "Alright, please wait a moment, I'll go and inform him."
The burly man at the gate then gave instructions to the dozen or so men beside him. They stared intently at me, their glasses gleaming, and then, almost instinctively, surrounded me. Although their actions were respectful, they were all ready to strike at any moment. Not only them, but I also saw several flashes in the distance—the light from scopes. It seemed a sniper had already aimed at my head. If I made any move, I was certain my head would be blown off without mercy—assuming I were an ordinary person, of course.
Looking at them, I smiled inwardly. The Dongfang family of Linhai was indeed not simple. Although the people at the gate were not particularly powerful, they were all ninth-rank experts. In other places, these people could easily take on dozens of special forces soldiers. Moreover, the guy who had just spoken to me was at least a sixth-rank expert. However, it was also clear that the Dongfang family was on high alert. Otherwise, they wouldn't be so heavily guarded. I could sense that there were at least three or four hundred experts in the Dongfang family's massive complex. Although most of them were below the sixth rank, there were at least a hundred above the sixth rank. The Dongfang family was indeed not simple.
Ignoring them, I began to admire the Dongfang family's villa. The grounds were lush and green, the climate pleasant. Although it was winter, the surrounding mountains weren't covered in snow, but rather adorned with plum blossoms, a beautiful sight. A delicate fragrance filled the air, lingering in the air. Their architecture was particularly striking, a vast expanse of ancient buildings, though from the outside I could vaguely see several modern structures in the central area. The entire Dongfang family mansion seemed to embody thousands of years of Chinese architectural styles. Here, one could almost witness the evolution of Chinese architecture over the past millennium and appreciate the ingenious craftsmanship of Chinese architecture.
"Hello, sir, the patriarch invites you in." A moment later, the person who had gone in to announce my arrival immediately trotted out, speaking respectfully to me with an even more polite tone. He then gestured for me to enter.
I smiled and nodded, then followed without saying much. We entered the Dongfang family manor, where an electric car was already waiting for us after we passed through the gate. We got in and drove through the Dongfang family's spacious gardens, along the smooth road at the foot of the mountain, and then directly up to the summit. Although the distance wasn't very far, only a few miles, we could vaguely see people watching everything around us. It seemed that the Dongfang family was really in trouble this time. The huge Dongfang family manor, which covered an entire small mountain, was now full of people, not only the hundreds of experts, but also about a thousand ordinary people. I believe the real reason why the Dongfang family allowed those people in Linhai City to be so arrogant and for those small gangs to betray them was that they had transferred all their elite forces from Linhai to this place. As for Linhai City, it was probably just an empty shell now.
Looking at the lush gardens around us, we soon arrived at the very center. Starting from the mountainside, various ancient buildings snaked around us. Then, just a dozen meters from the summit, a white, modern building blocked our way. The building wasn't very large, but it wasn't small either, about three stories high, somewhat resembling the house of a medieval European nobleman. However, it was clearly less than twenty years old. In front of the building was a wide open space with a beautiful little fountain. A beautiful woman was sculpted on it, holding a water bottle. Silver water sprayed from it, turning into countless tiny stars, falling into the pool and splashing up beautiful droplets.
A line of about twenty people stood at the entrance of the building. These people were fully armed without any attempt to conceal their presence. Except for not wearing uniforms, I couldn't tell they were any different from soldiers. They glanced at me coldly upon my arrival, then stared intently at their surroundings. I couldn't help but think that the Dongfang family, ranked first among the Eight Great Families, was indeed not simple.
The person who announced my arrival handed me over to an elderly man in red robes who was already waiting at the door, and then left. The old man didn't speak to me, but his actions were still very respectful as he led me inside. As I entered the house, I sensed that more than a dozen people were watching me, and each of them was quite powerful. Following the direction of the aura, I saw seven or eight elderly men, four or five middle-aged men, and two young men. They were all watching my arrival. I recognized one of them—Dongfang Ruyu's brother, Dongfang Longruo.
Looking at these people, I couldn't help but nod. Among them were three innate masters, the rest were fourth-rank masters, and the two young men were fifth-rank. These people must be the backbone of the Dongfang family. What attracted me most was an elderly man with all-white hair in the center. He looked to be around eighty years old, with a face full of wrinkles, but I could tell that his internal strength was very profound, no less than mine. He must be a grandmaster-level master. Although he didn't look like anything on the surface, his pale face suggested that he must have suffered some serious injury. Otherwise, a grandmaster-level master wouldn't be like this.
"May I ask who you are? What friend has entrusted you to come to our Dongfang family?" At this moment, the dozen or so people around the old man stood respectfully. Only the old man sat openly in the center, undoubtedly indicating his identity. Dongfang Longruo's gaze flashed with surprise when he saw me; clearly, he also knew who I was, but he didn't expect me to be here.
"My name is Li Tianxie, and my friend is called Long Yi," I said with a half-smile, glancing at the puzzled Dongfang Longruo.
My words undoubtedly caused a stir among the people around me. I could clearly hear their whispers, the general meaning being that they didn't understand why Long Yi had summoned me. Some thought I was too young, while others thought I was an imposter. Still others thought Long Yi was looking down on them and were angry about it.
"Hmm...hmm..." The old man of the Dongfang family in the center grunted twice when he heard the whispers around him. Then, everyone around him immediately fell silent. Although they still had something to say, they stopped talking and just waited quietly for the old man to speak.
The old master of the Dongfang family, sitting in the center, looked at me for a while, a hint of delight in his voice, and said, "Welcome, sir. But I wonder if you are a member of the Dragon Group? Didn't your captain
, Long Yi, tell you about our situation here? I think besides him, I really can't find anyone else in your Dragon Group who can help us. I think you could inform Long Yi and have him come immediately." "Hehe, the old master doesn't trust me? Well, that's true. If it were me, I wouldn't trust him either. But there's nothing I can do. That guy Long Yi went to Europe. I only agreed to come and help him because of his favor to me once. Don't you welcome me? Hehe, then I'll take my leave." I said with a smile, my expression and words casual. After speaking, I turned around and made to leave, naturally letting out a burst of aura as I departed.
"Wait... I deeply regret my behavior just now. I apologize for my rudeness. I'm truly sorry." Although my aura was faint, it was enough for the Grandmaster-level expert, the head of the Dongfang family, to sense it. In fact, only he could sense it, so his tone changed considerably as he quickly stood up and addressed me. "Hehe
, since that's the case, then I'll reluctantly stay." I turned to the head of the Dongfang family with a smile. You see, since I promised Long Yi, I naturally had to keep my word. I'm the kind of person who always keeps my promises, except for women, of course. After all, women are for deceiving; you can promise them many things anytime, anywhere, so these things can be ignored or even forgotten if necessary.
Undoubtedly, my words immediately annoyed the group of people around me. They all glared at me irritably, but dared not say anything, because they knew that their patriarch valued me highly at this moment, at least on the surface, which made them dare not be the slightest bit presumptuous.
"I wonder if we can have a proper talk? You know, this Dongfang family head... I need to understand things a bit. I don't want to rush out and fight like a headless fly, knowing nothing." I walked up to the Dongfang family head without any politeness, then sat down amidst the angry gazes of the group, looking at him with a half-smile.
"Hmm... I know. Then, young brother, come with me. Let's have a proper talk in my study." Although the Dongfang family head looked over eighty, or even older, he was clearly not the kind of stubborn old fogey. He chuckled after hearing my words, not minding my rudeness, and spoke softly to me.
"Alright." I replied with a smile, then followed the Dongfang family head up the wide staircase to a spacious study. The room was tastefully furnished, filled with books. The bookshelves were full, but judging from the dust and the yellowed pages, these books were quite old. The study was very large, with a table, chairs, a sofa, and a wine cabinet.
A tea set was laid out on the table, and someone had already prepared steaming hot tea. The head of the Dongfang family smiled and invited me to sit down, pouring tea as he spoke, "May I ask, young brother, who your teacher is?"
"Hehe, I'm self-taught, but I had a teacher before, I called him Uncle Yong," I said with a smile.
"Hehe, you're Uncle Yong from the Li family, right? You must be the heir of the Li family, Li Tianxie. Hmm, a fine name. I didn't expect the Li family to produce so many talented people generation after generation. Your generation is even more remarkable. At such a young age, you already possess the cultivation of a Grandmaster, and Long Yi trusts you so much. It seems you're not just someone with empty cultivation; truly a young hero indeed," the head of the Dongfang family said, smiling at me.
"Hehe, it seems you know quite a lot, patriarch," I chuckled, a half-smile on my face.
"Hehe, of course. Your grandfather and I were good friends when we were young, but I was too engrossed in martial arts to be as successful as him. I also know Uncle Yong, and I watched your father grow up. I often took him out to play when he was little. It's been a long time since I've seen him, so you looked familiar when I saw you. You look similar to your father when he was young. Besides, I happen to know your name, which is why I said that. Don't call me Patriarch Dongfang. I'm just being old-fashioned this once. I'm Dongfang Qingtian, just call me Grandpa Dongfang." Patriarch Dongfang Qingtian chuckled at me, though his pale face made him look somewhat sickly.
"Oh? Since Grandpa Dongfang and my family are so close, why not inform my grandfather and ask him for help? I think dealing with those Japanese shouldn't be a problem for our Li family, right?" I asked Dongfang Qingtian curiously, not hiding my thoughts at all. What a joke! Just because someone says they know you doesn't mean you know them. You believe everything they say? "Then what are you if not a fool?
" The head of the Dongfang family said to me with a helpless tone. "Hey, it's not that I don't want to, I've thought about it, but you probably don't know, your Li family hasn't been doing well lately either. There's been renewed conflict with the Liu and Zhu families, and it's quite fierce. Moreover, we eight families are all closely connected. If my Dongfang family asks the Li family for help, it means we've sided with them. In that case, we'll immediately be attacked by the other seven families. You know, the bigger the tree, the more the wind blows. Although our Dongfang family is the head of the eight families, that's precisely why people are dissatisfied with us. After all, we eight families aren't a monolithic entity. If we ask your Li family for help, even if we don't admit it, I believe others won't believe our Dongfang family. The eight families are only called the eight families when they're together. Once the Dongfang family leaves this alliance, I think we'll be wiped out in less than ten years, or we'll really become someone else's subordinate. After all, we have quite a few enemies." The head of the Dongfang family said to me with a helpless tone. It seems that being the head of the family isn't so glamorous after all.
"Then... didn't you ask the other families for help?" I asked Dongfang Qingtian curiously. Since we couldn't ask the Li family for help, asking the other families for help shouldn't be a problem. You know, the eight families are closely connected, and it's common for them to help each other.
"Sigh. It's not that I don't want to, I've already made several calls for help, but this time all eight families are facing different troubles. The Dugu family has always been elusive, a pure aristocratic family. Ever since the Sword Demon Dugu Qiubai, they've been elusive, single-mindedly pursuing martial arts. Although they have a base and territory, their experts and patriarch are almost always unpredictable, making them impossible to contact. The Nangong family is also in trouble. Although they can barely fight back, it's basically impossible for them to support us."
"The Beiming family went into seclusion seventeen years ago and stopped contacting the eight families. I don't know what happened. Although there's still some contact, their family announced their seclusion seventeen years ago, refusing all combat, so it's impossible for them to send anyone."
"The Murong family mainly deals in commerce. They don't have many experts, so they're not of much use. They've already given us a lot of necessary support, and even hired 200 mercenaries to help us. They're out there now."
"The Ximen family, the Huangpu family, and the Gongsun family have been very close for the past ten years. I don't know what benefits the Ximen family has given to the other two families, but the other two families follow the Ximen family's lead. As for those standing with us, it's the Nangong and Murong families. Our two factions have never been on good terms. The Ximen family has always been dissatisfied with the Dongfang family, so naturally they won't help us now. However, they won't do anything too outrageous either. So they gave me a condition that I couldn't agree to, which is why I was forced to ask Long Yi for help." Dongfang Qingtian said with a somber expression.
"What condition?" I asked curiously.
"Yu'er, Dongfang Ruyu, my most beloved granddaughter, they want me to marry my granddaughter to the eldest son of the Ximen family, Ximen Qing. Hmph, a shameless playboy, a typical show-off, a useless piece of trash. For this, they also want our Dongfang family to send fifty experts of the sixth rank or above as dowry, and even an entire district of Linjiang as dowry. Hmph, the Ximen family is really going too far. I can't agree to this." Dongfang Qingtian said excitedly.

Chapter 115 The Battle of Grandmasters
After hearing this, I chuckled inwardly. In my opinion, what hadn't these powerful families seen? Although Old Master Dongfang claimed it was because he felt sorry for his granddaughter and couldn't bear to hand her over to a playboy and condemn her to a life of misery, in the face of the Dongfang family's life-or-death situation, Dongfang Ruyu was utterly insignificant. I think if that was all he asked for, Old Master Dongfang would have sacrificed his granddaughter without hesitation, no matter how much he loved her.
What the Dongfang family truly couldn't accept wasn't this, but rather the conditions proposed by the Ximen family—in short, an exchange of interests that the Dongfang family couldn't accept. However, Old Master Dongfang was using his granddaughter as a shield now. Of course, I wouldn't expose this, as it wouldn't look good for anyone.
"Then... can you tell me, sir, what happened to your injuries? And how did you get involved with the Jingbian family, and how did the conflict escalate to this point?" I nodded to show that I understood the old man's meaning, and then asked him softly. However, I didn't call him "Grandpa" as he had suggested. In my heart, "Grandpa" holds a sacred position that ordinary people are not qualified to enjoy. Apart from my old man, no one is qualified for me to call him that unless they have the right to make me call him that. And Dongfang Qingtian doesn't have that right yet. No matter what his relationship with my grandfather is, that's their business and has nothing to do with me.
"Well, to be honest, the Dongfang family occupies Linhai and has always made a living from exports. Our Dongfang family owns the port here, and almost everyone in Linhai, from top to bottom, belongs to the Dongfang family. This is our established power. The Japanese have always been eyeing this place covetously. As you know, China and Japan have been sworn enemies for hundreds of years. Our eight great families, including your three great families, don't actually have a good relationship with the five great families of Japan. It's just that they don't dare to easily provoke the three great families. The five great families of Japan have always been fighting with our eight great families. Last month, our Dongfang family had a conflict because the Japanese Ibe family wanted to use Linhai to smuggle and dump goods into China, and even extended their reach into Linhai without authorization. The Ibe family's top expert, Ibe Jigoro..." "We were both injured in our fight, which led to a major conflict between our two families. The Ibe family mobilized a thousand men from their country to come here, and they also joined forces with many small gangs and officials who were dissatisfied with us to attack the Dongfang family. They even managed to get Hokushin Ichiro, the master of the Hokushin Ittō-ryū school, one of the three major samurai schools in Japan. With Hokushin Ichiro's arrival, we were no match for them. Fortunately, they didn't dare to go too far, because if the Dongfang family fought to the death, they wouldn't gain anything either. So we agreed to a duel in three days, and naturally, Hokushin Ichiro would be their opponent, with the loser ceding Linhai." After hearing my words, Dongfang Qingtian didn't hold back and told me everything clearly in one breath.
Hearing Dongfang Qingtian's words, I nodded, smiling at his somewhat pale face, and said, "Since that's the case, then leave everything to me. I promised Long Yi to help the Dongfang family, so I'll see this through to the end."
"Ah, ah, ah!" A series of screams came from outside, and instantly a murderous aura enveloped the entire room. Then, several gunshots rang out, clearly indicating a fierce firefight. From the gunshots, I could tell that those outside were definitely not playing around; they were using lethal force.
"Hehe, it seems those Japanese aren't very trustworthy." Seeing Dongfang Qingtian's face darken, I stood up and said to him with a grin. Then, seeing him glare fiercely at the outside, I stopped him as he was about to leave, saying, "Grandpa, don't be angry. Leave everything to me."
Dongfang Qingtian paused for a moment, glanced at me, nodded, and then followed me outside.
When we went downstairs, we found the lobby empty, but outside there were sounds of fighting. Hundreds of people were fighting each other, and the gunshots could still be clearly heard from the hillside below. People were constantly moving around. This was a battle between experts. The ordinary mercenaries didn't even have a chance to intervene. They could only stand there with their weapons, looking around. But fortunately, they weren't useless. Occasionally, they could come up and finish off an opponent who had lost their virginity.
There weren't many people fighting in front of the house, about thirty or so. They were clearly distinguished by their colors. Several men in black suits stood in front of a short, middle-aged Asian man. The man had a very unpleasant expression, with a small mustache below his nose and above his lip. He watched the surrounding fight with a gloomy expression. Four or five men surrounded him, coldly observing everything around them, preventing anyone from attacking them. In front of their group, about a dozen men dressed in white Japanese samurai uniforms were fighting with the experts from the Dongfang family. However, their clothes were slightly different colors, one group was white and the other was black, but their attire was not significantly different. The two groups were fighting desperately together.
In the center lay more than twenty corpses, all members of the Dongfang family. Beside their bodies stood a middle-aged man with graying hair, clearly Japanese, dressed in an antique-style Japanese samurai uniform with a sky-blue sash that tied his hair up. He carried two samurai swords at his waist, one of which was already drawn, and bright red blood was flowing down its blade. He had his eyes closed, seemingly indifferent to everything. In front of him stood three elderly men with white hair, holding swords, spears, and clubs, watching the Japanese man nervously. These three were none other than three innate masters from the Dongfang family. Looking at the cracks in the ground, it seemed to be the work of the Japanese man. The sword energy indicated that this Japanese man was a rare master of the sword.
"Stop!" Dongfang Qingtian stepped out of the house and roared at the people present, channeling his inner strength. Although he appeared imposing, in my opinion, he was just all bark and no bite. Nevertheless, he still intimidated everyone, stopping them from their actions. Only the Japanese man, Kita Shinichiro, looked at Dongfang Qingtian, opened his eyes, and a contemptuous smile appeared on his lips before sheathing his weapon.
"Ibe no Misakusa, what do you mean? We have already agreed to a duel three days from now, but you dare to attack us now. Are you Japanese so shameless? Don't you even know the basics of honor?" Dongfang Qingtian looked at Ibe no Misakusa, his face darkening as he spoke to him.
"Hmph, you Chinese say we Yamato people are untrustworthy, but in my opinion, you Chinese are the most despicable. My son, Inobe Santo, died in Linhai last night. Linhai is your territory, and I found out that he had a minor conflict with you before, but you still killed my son. So naturally, I have to take revenge on you. Dongfang Qingtian... I want your Dongfang family to be buried with my son." Inobe Santo said viciously to Dongfang Qingtian.
But no sooner had he finished speaking than three crisp slaps rang out around them. Three bright red handprints appeared on Inobe Sansaku's face. He was now lifted up by me, blood trickling from the corner of his mouth, his face swollen and red, several teeth knocked out. Those around him didn't react. I clearly noticed a flash of surprise in Kita Shinichiro's eyes, quickly replaced by excitement—a fighting spirit. But I ignored him, instead lifting Inobe Sansaku and saying with a smile, "Next time, don't let me hear the word 'Chinaman' again, or I won't just slap you a few times, you might lose your life, understand?"
Although his gaze was filled with hatred... Despite her hatred, the clever Inoue Misao nodded obediently like a chick pecking at rice, while casting a pleading look at Kita Shinichiro beside her. Seeing this, I smiled, then saw him thrown to the ground and said disdainfully, "Also, I killed your dead son. I have to say that his China did some things it shouldn't have done, so I had to deal with it. After all, you should know that I don't like anyone causing trouble in China." After saying
that, looking at Inoue Misao's hateful yet powerless expression, I laughed arrogantly, which excited the Dongfang family members who had been looking quite unwell. Even Dongfang Qingtian, who had been somewhat pale, was now beaming. It seemed that these Japanese had given them quite a bit of trouble recently.
"Sir, I am Hokushin Ittō-ryū, Hokushin Ichirō. Please enlighten me." Just as I smiled, Hokushin Ichirō walked over, stood before me, bowed respectfully, and then spoke to me in a serious tone. I know the Japanese well; they are extremely respectful to opponents of equal or greater strength, but they are incredibly arrogant towards those who have no chance against them. Just like before, Hokushin Ichirō, who had initially been disdainful and acted as if he were the best in the world, immediately changed his attitude and spoke respectfully to me after I made my move.
"Why?" I asked with a half-smile.
“Although Inobe Sando wasn’t a good disciple, he was still my disciple. Since you killed him, I, as his master, have a duty to stand up and avenge him, at least to settle things. More importantly, I can see you are a master. I, Kitashita Ichiro, have aspired to challenge all the masters in the world since childhood. Your skills are admirable; even I didn’t notice your movements just now, which shows your extraordinary abilities. Therefore, I wish to challenge you. Please enlighten me.” Kitashita Ichiro said respectfully, bowing deeply to me.
Undeniably, the Japanese are ambitious and ruthless, but they are extremely humble towards the strong, just like Kitashita Ichiro.
“Alright, I’ll play with you,” I said with a smile, then took off my coat and tossed it to Dongfang Longruo beside me. After stretching my limbs, I smiled at Kitashita Ichiro and waved my hand, signaling the surrounding people to disperse. Those around me were all knowledgeable and knew how terrifying a battle between grandmasters was, so they consciously made way for me, keeping a distance of about a hundred meters.
"Don't fight here, it's not good if you damage someone's house." I said with a smile to Kitashita Ichiro, who had already drawn his weapon and was pointing it at me. After saying that, I immediately floated away and moved another hundred meters, stopping a hundred meters away directly opposite the house. Kitashita Ichiro ran over after me. The Japanese aren't actually that good at light footwork. I flew while he ran, but of course, he was very fast and no less than me. Some people say that the Japanese are best at running because earthquakes happen all the time there. When it comes to running for their lives, few people can compare to them.
"Let's begin. You can go first." I said with a smile when Kitashita Ichiro stood in front of me.
Kitashin Ichiro, without any politeness, bluntly told me, "Be careful, sir."
He then charged at me, brandishing his weapon, raising gusts of sand that instantly obscured everyone's vision. However, Kitashin Ichiro didn't actually attack. He moved swiftly, constantly circling around me without any intention of striking. Perhaps he was aiming for a single, decisive blow. After all, the Kitashin Ittō-ryū style and most Japanese martial arts favor a single, fatal strike. They don't have many techniques; their focus is on a single, decisive kill. This differs somewhat from Chinese martial arts. Except for the extremely ruthless Demonic Sect, whose moves are all designed to injure or kill, other schools leave some room for maneuver in their techniques. Chinese martial arts are based on benevolence, unlike these Japanese who practice martial arts solely for killing. While this may be their purpose, their approach is rather blatant.
The leaves around me swirled wildly, whipped by the wind from Kita-Shinobu's blade. Footprints and knife marks appeared on the surrounding concrete pavement. A mixture of pebbles and yellow sand obscured my vision, making it impossible for me to open my eyes. In truth, I only needed a single blue flame to break Kita-Shinobu's attack, but I didn't want to reveal too much in front of these strangers. After all, the more you hide from anyone, the safer you are. Everyone has a trump card.
I smiled slightly at his moves, closed my eyes, and quietly awaited his attack. However, each of Kita-Shinobu's moves was probing, leaving himself an escape route and not using much force. He merely lightly stabbed my body with the tip of his blade, using most of his strength to prepare to dodge. It seemed that Kita-Shinobu had used his ultimate move right from the start. After all, for the Japanese, there was no such thing as holding back; the weak should be killed. Therefore, they would use their most powerful moves from the outset to try and kill their enemies. This was somewhat similar to the Demonic Sect.
To counter Kita Shinichiro's attack, I simply closed my eyes, quietly sensing the movement as the blade tip grazed my body, slicing across it more than a dozen times. After a period of probing, Kita Shinichiro seemed certain I couldn't break his tornado-like attack, and suddenly increased his speed. Numerous tiny fragments of stone, shattered by his blade's energy, swirled with his movements, faster and more indistinct than before.
Suddenly, I sensed a faint, almost imperceptible aura to my left. Beneath the swirling yellow sand, almost no one could detect the slightest movement there; a silent, stealthy force was attacking.
With a loud "bang," the wind stopped, and the ground within a dozen meters was completely destroyed. Trees were uprooted, and a circular area of debris covered the ground. Kitashin Ichiro, carrying his sword, was thrown out, crashing to the ground and creating a large crater. He spat out blood, staring at me in disbelief. With the help of several people, he struggled to sit up and said to me incredulously, "You...how did you find me? And...you...you're not injured?"
"Heh, I can't deny your speed, so fast that I couldn't even detect you. Your movements disrupted the surrounding ground and trees, which, like yellow sand, covered everything, concealing your figure and blocking your full-force strike. That strike was perfect, devoid of killing intent, yet containing boundless power, making it even more imperceptible. But unfortunately, there was still a flaw: you didn't anticipate the slight change around the yellow sand when you struck. You should know that I've been listening to the sound of the yellow sand from beginning to end, every single moment..." "I know the place perfectly well. I can detect even the slightest change, so I knew you made your move, which is why I broke your attack. As for why I wasn't injured, hehe, haven't you heard of the 'Indestructible Vajra Divine Skill' in China? Do you think any of those moves you used to test me could actually hurt me?" I replied to Kita Shinichiro's words with a half-smile, making no attempt to hide my admiration and disdain. With a wave of my hand, I removed my tattered clothes, revealing a smooth, unblemished physique. I watched as the group of people around me stared blankly at me.

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