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Chapter 104: Chapter 102: The Hidden Peerless Assassin
"The high-ranking expert of the Red Tiger Gang used the Divine Strike Technique, and then transformed into a monster-like appearance!"
"Just imagine him being three meters tall, with a waist thick as a barrel, his upper and lower teeth gnashing against each other, hot steam blasting from his giant nostrils, capable of bursting a person’s head with a single punch!"
"That powerful?"
The crowd listening were all tongue-tied, somewhat incredulous.
"The other side was no slouch either, a top expert specifically invited by the Three Wolves Gang from the East City Association, proficient in boxing, leg techniques, and gun skill. He could take on dozens of you guys without breaking a sweat."
Hearing Brother Fei describe it so passionately, someone in the crowd jeered:
"How do you know so much about it? You’re not just making it up, are you?"
"Yeah, don’t tell us you were actually there at the scene."
"Bullshit, I, Ah Fei, am at least the leader of a gang. I have some connections with the bosses of the Three Wolves Gang and the East City Association. Couldn’t I find out this little bit of information?"
Upon hearing this, the crowd smirked.
What a motley crew of barely twenty people, also calling themselves gang leaders.
"Although the Three Wolves Gang received strong support from the East City Association, it was a pity they still made a crucial mistake."
Brother Fei snorted through his nose and continued:
"After all, the top expert of the Red Tiger Gang entered the demonic path, and as the saying goes, ’For every foot of road, there’s a foot of devil,’ and in the end, he killed that expert from the East City Association with his bare hands."
"Then what?"
"Then? Of course, the Gang Leader was killed, the cops came to clean up the mess, and just like that, the Three Wolves Gang disbanded..."
As he spoke, Brother Fei sighed and suddenly there was no follow-up.
The crowd seemed affected by his mood, sighing all around, losing the previous excitement.
They were also one of the "victims" of the fierce battle between the Red Tiger Gang and the Three Wolves Gang.
Some were lower-ranked members who mingled in the bottom ranks of the Three Wolves Gang; some, like Brother Fei, belonged to peripheral organizations that were reliant on the Three Wolves Gang.
Nobody knew exactly what had happened last night.
They woke up to the news that the Gang Leader had been killed, their turf trashed, and they had instantly become homeless dogs.
Those guys from the Red Tiger Gang were extremely crafty, taking advantage of the Three Wolves Gang’s lack of leadership to sweep up all their territories in Jiangbei.
Many people, hearing that the Gang Leader was killed, simply defected on the spot, becoming turncoats.
Just one night passed, and it was already a scene of every man for himself with the mainstay down.
Despite all this, these individuals could still possess a bit of petty pride.
It’s uncertain what the future holds, but right now, at least they haven’t succumbed to the enemy and become traitors.
"I heard that our Three Wolves Gang has a hidden peerless assassin, I wonder if he could avenge the Gang Leader and stabilize the current situation?"
One person, evidently with strong gang loyalty, asked with a bit of hope.
"Pah, what peerless assassin? You read too many novels!"
Brother Fei said dismissively: "That expert sent by the East City Association, he croaked last night, now his corpse is cold."
I’m dead?
Fang Cheng listened somewhat speechlessly, the strength in his hands increasing as he massaged someone’s back.
"Ow, you—"
Brother Fei winced from the pain, quickly turning to look.
When he saw Fang Cheng staring at him, he instantly put on a smile:
"Brother Cheng, where did you learn that technique just now? It’s damn satisfying."
"Want another go?"
Fang Cheng also smiled amicably.
"No, no, once is satisfying enough."
Brother Fei immediately shook his head, then stood up and called a few underlings, preparing to leave.
In less than two months’ time, having been injured three consecutive times.
This made the self-proclaimed "Little Overlord of North Corner Night Market" also began to feel afraid.
Now he planned to run away to the countryside to lay low.
Many others also held similar thoughts.
For a while to come, both Jiangbei and Old Factory Street would likely be troubled.
The Three Wolves Gang, to tell the truth, were somewhat principled and rarely extorted protection money from ordinary vendors.
Apart from the recent murder case, there had been few reports of robbery and theft within their territory.
The bastards from the Red Tiger Gang were not the same, doing all sorts of despicable things, like having sons without anuses.
Listening to the murmurs of the crowd, Fang Cheng shook his head to himself.
Although somewhat disappointed that the Three Wolves Gang was so easily toppled.
But some things, in the end, have to be resolved by oneself.
If the Red Tiger Gang decides to lay low, that would be for the best.
But if they continue their relentless pursuit, then Fang Cheng is by no means a pushover.
Time passed swiftly, and dusk had fallen in the blink of an eye.
Since business was booming today and work was tiring, Master Lin decided to close up shop early for some rest.
The three of them ate the ordered boxed meals, then left one after another.
Fang Cheng stood outside the door, pausing and waiting for a moment.
When he saw Wen Huixi change into her clothes and come out with the leftover boxed meals, he asked:
"Sister Wen, how are you doing?"
Wen Huixi was startled, thinking he was asking about her work situation, so she replied:
"I’m doing very well here, Master Lin takes good care of me."
Fang Cheng glanced at her pale complexion, then carefully chose his words:
"Just now... I saw you throwing up in the bathroom."
Wen Huixi’s face changed instantly, and she hurriedly explained:
"It’s not what you think, I just heard that vomiting can help with drug detox, so I wanted to give it a try."
Hearing her words, Fang Cheng was slightly taken aback, looking at her eyes which were more determined than before.
Suddenly he felt a sense of respect for this seemingly frail woman for managing to come this far.
Detoxification is an ordeal that severely tests a person’s willpower; the torment that must be overcome is beyond most people’s imagination.
It could be said to be a hundred times harder than getting up early to exercise every day.
After thinking it over, Fang Cheng, with a gentle tone, looked at her:
"Don’t be shy to ask for help if you need anything, we are neighbors after all."
"Thank you, rest assured, even if just for Wen Xin, I will definitely persevere!"
The cold wind dispelled the strands of hair by her temples, she strained to open her eyes wide, clenching her lips.
...
Back home, Fang Cheng still felt a bit hungry.
So he casually cooked up a pot of instant noodles, adding 5 eggs and two ham sausages.
While slurping down the noodles, he reminisced about everything he’d seen and heard today.
From the information gathered from various places, the Red Tiger Gang should certainly possess a group of assassins with exceptional strength.
They might even be those so-called "monsters".
If they were as exaggerated as Brother Fei had described, possessing an invulnerability to knives and guns.
Then compared to them, Fang Cheng’s current strength was probably still far lacking.
After all, he was not yet capable of resisting bullets with his bare flesh.
After finishing his noodles, Fang Cheng looked at the faint blue screen that appeared in front of him.
Then, after doing some housework, he took out his Butterfly Knife, continuing his nightly Blade Technique practice.
No matter how strong the enemy, as long as he could continuously accrue experience and progress, he would one day surpass them all.
...
Jiangbei Subdivision Police Station.
Past 8 p.m., the place was still brightly lit and bustling with activity.
"Chief, there have been several gang brawls in our district today."
"Preliminary investigations point towards involvement from the Red Tiger Gang and the Three Wolves Gang. There were 7 deaths on sight, 65 people hospitalized with injuries, we’ve brought in 21 people and are taking their statements - there are many who escaped..."
"Yongnian, I am confident in leaving this case in your hands, but given the current situation, it’s difficult for me as well. Councilman Zhang just got on the phone asking whether we can maintain the peace and order in the Jiangbei area - I’m getting a headache just thinking about it."
"Let’s do this; put the Red Tiger Gang case on hold for now, don’t waste your energy on it, focus on following up on the serial murderer case, we need to solve it as soon as possible."
"Yes."
Zhou Yongnian left the office, closing the door gently behind him, his expression extremely grim, his eyebrows tightly furrowed.
"Boss!" "Team leader!"
Several of his teammates immediately greeted him, excitedly sharing some good news.
"The hospital just called; Ah Zhong has woken up, and Xiao Ding is out of critical condition!"
Hearing this, Zhou Yongnian exhaled deeply, his heart slightly relaxed.
Thankfully, their unit was not the monster’s main target, or else the two might have had little luck surviving.
"Team leader, do monsters really exist in this world?"
A doubtful voice rang out, asked by a young officer.
Zhou Yongnian did not answer directly but said earnestly:
"In this line of work, once you see enough, you’ll get used to it. The only advice I can give you is to be cautious and restrained and do what’s within your capabilities..."
Then, looking at the somewhat serious atmosphere among his subordinates, he instructed:
"Clean up your work, everyone should go home early to rest, and we’ll visit Ah Zhong and the others at the hospital together tomorrow."
Upon hearing this, Ah Bang was somewhat stunned:
"Do we also withdraw the informants from the Red Tiger Gang side?"
Zhou Yongnian nodded.
Ah Bang immediately realized that the chief must have discussed something with the boss just now.
He hit the case files on the table in frustration.
They were hoping to crack even more significant organized crime cases and make more merits, but it’s all gone up in smoke again.
He turned his head and looked at the noisy interrogation hall, muttering a curse under his breath towards the Red Tiger Gang members that were brought in.
These bastards are lucky; they’ll only get a light punishment now.
...
Lingang District, Wu’s Trading Company.
Inside the chairman’s office.
Wu Shihao bowed slightly, holding the phone receiver in his hand, nodding and responding from time to time:
"Yes, yes..."
"Gang Leader, please rest assured, I will do my utmost in this matter."
Even though the person on the other side of the phone couldn’t see him, his demeanor still showed great reverence.
After all, that was the Gang Leader of the Red Tiger Gang, a figure that the entire criminal underworld of East Capital feared.
After hanging up the phone, Wu Shihao sat in the chairman’s chair and took out a box of cigars.
His face showed excitement mixed with some frustration.
What excited him was that the territory of the Three Wolves Gang was now divided in half, half of which he was to manage.
What frustrated him was that the territories given to him were all poverty-stricken areas with hardly any profits to be made.
Thinking of this, he turned to a long-haired confidant behind him.
"Now the North Point Old Street area has also been handed over for us to manage. After Sang Biao’s death, do we have someone to recommend?"
The long-haired man thought for a moment and replied:
"I think Madman Hui would be suitable. He’s ruthless and capable of keeping things under control, plus he was already managing the human trafficking business for Sang Biao."
Wu Shihao knew this recommendation must be someone close to him, yet he did not call it out.
"Then let Madman Hui take over. He knows how to establish authority and secure a foothold, doesn’t he?"
"You can rest assured, Brother Hao, he knows the ropes."
The long-haired man showed a hint of satisfaction and hurried to light Wu Shihao’s cigar for him.
Wu Shihao narrowed his eyes, took a puff from the cigar, then slowly exhaled a ring of smoke, saying:
"Also, even though the Three Wolves Gang is gone, that hidden assassin has not been found."
"As long as that person remains at large, I can’t have peace of mind. We must continue to track them down."
"Yes, Brother Hao."
"According to the clues provided by the brothers, that assassin has appeared several times on Old Factory Street. I think if we just dispatch more people to keep an eye on that area..."
In the office, the two discussed how to eliminate the roots and eliminate future trouble.
