Chapter 77

The arrival of five motorcycles, kicking up dust, and the dozen or so thugs on them caused the Xiao family's faces to change dramatically. They were not unfamiliar with these people; they were the notorious thugs from the Tianmenshan area, led by the notorious thug leader, Sanggou.

Sanggou was actually quite young, only in his twenties, and not as tall and muscular as one might imagine. Instead, he was rather thin, looking as if he could be blown away by the wind. The reason he had earned his reputation was due to his ruthlessness and his dog-like madness, which is why he was given the name Sanggou.

Wang Fugui first forced a smile, then nodded at Li Mang. With Xiaozhishuang present, he really couldn't act too harshly himself; otherwise, even if he scared away this black ghost, the goddess might also develop a dislike for him, which would be counterproductive.

Sanggou intentionally or unintentionally nodded, then led his subordinates to swagger over to Li Mang.

"Sanggou, we're all from the same village, don't go too far!" Xiaozhi's father's face turned grim, and Xiaozhishuang instinctively stepped in front of Li Mang.

"Damn, what's a villager worth? Move aside, don't push your luck!" Sanggou sneered. He would have acted even if they were from his own village, let alone a neighboring one.

In no time, the dozen or so people surrounded Li Mang. Although the Tianmen villagers noticed the situation, they didn't dare to come out due to their fear of Sanggou's reputation. Besides, the current Tianmen village was a merger of several villages and lacked cohesion.

"Buzz... Buzz..."

At that moment, several cars passed by. Inside were Cheng Wei and others from the Yanhuang Ninth Group. The Crystal Dragon had disappeared, and the people of Chiyou had already fled. Li Mang was nowhere to be found, and this mission had been a complete failure. They now planned to leave Tianmen village.

"What's happening over there?" Cheng Wei asked, frowning.

"I heard it's a few villagers fighting over a woman," someone in the back replied.

"Oh, let's go!" Cheng Wei lost interest upon hearing this.

Thus, the convoy of the Yanhuang Ninth Group slowly drove past, uneventfully. Li Mang, inside, was somewhat frustrated but grateful for the cover provided by these thugs; otherwise, he would have been discovered. He had deliberately delayed his visit to his "future father-in-law" until the afternoon to avoid Chiyou and Yanhuang, but he didn't expect Cheng Wei and the others to leave so late.

Watching the cars drive away, Sanggou turned his attention back to Li Mang. Seeing Xiaozhishuang standing in front of him, he sneered, "A grown man hiding behind a woman, what a joke, Xiaozhishuang, you're making things difficult for us!"

Before Xiaozhishuang could speak, Li Mang pushed her to the side. She wanted to say something but, remembering Li Mang's identity and strength, obediently stepped back and silently told her parents not to intervene. Li Mang was from the National Security Bureau and could easily climb in and out of a four-meter-high window; how could a thug like Sanggou bully him?

"Heh, you've got some guts," Sanggou said, but his face darkened. He preferred to see Li Mang cower and beg for mercy, as it gave him a greater sense of accomplishment.

"Whoosh..." Without a word, Sanggou suddenly punched Li Mang in the stomach. This was his usual tactic, making the opponent curl up and scream, which made the subsequent negotiations easier. Whatever he said, the opponent wouldn't dare to contradict him, behaving like a meek lamb.

However, this time he had chosen the wrong target, and it was destined to end in tragedy.

"Bang!" Li Mang suddenly kicked him in the stomach, and the thin Sanggou was sent flying, crashing into two other thugs and all three fell to the ground, making a mess from the start.

"Damn! So impressive!" Xiaotianxiao's eyes widened. Xiaozhi's parents were also stunned, not expecting their future son-in-law to be so capable. Xiaozhishuang's face turned red with excitement, and she couldn't help but raise her fist to cheer him on.

"Hit him! Hit him hard!" Sanggou, lying on the ground, was trembling with anger. He hadn't suffered such a defeat in a long time.

"Bang!" "Ah..."

"Thud..."

For these thugs, Li Mang didn't need to show much strength to easily take down the dozen or so of them. Although he didn't hit them too hard, he remained calm and composed even under the attack of so many, not even allowing them to touch his clothes. It was a spectacular display that left everyone's blood boiling!

When they tried to get up, they didn't dare to approach again, all looking at Li Mang with fear.

"I can't believe this!" Sanggou, unable to accept the result, pulled out a steel knife from his motorcycle and charged at Li Mang, his mad dog nature fully revealed.

"Watch out!" Xiaozhishuang and others shouted in alarm.

"Bang!"

"Clang!"

Sanggou was once again sent flying, but this time there was no human cushion to protect him. He crashed heavily into Wang Fugui's chopper motorcycle, causing both the bike and himself to fall.

"My chopper!" Wang Fugui was the first to recover from his shock and ran to his beloved motorcycle, only to find the outer shell cracked and the entire body scratched, leaving him on the verge of tears. The motorcycle cost over ten thousand yuan, and he had begged his father for half a month to buy it. It hadn't even been two months, and he had always treated it with great care, but now it was damaged.

Today, he had lost both his daughter and his motorcycle. But he didn't dare to say anything to either Sanggou or Li Mang, as both were more ruthless than he was. Li Mang's strength especially frightened him, making his heart race, and he didn't dare to look at him directly, fearing that Li Mang would hold him responsible as the instigator.

What he didn't know was that Sanggou crashing into his chopper was no accident; it was Li Mang's deliberate action. This guy had been hostile from the start, and all the trouble was his doing. Li Mang had taken the opportunity to teach him a lesson.

"Get lost, and if you dare to cause trouble here again, you'll regret it!" Li Mang waved them away, as he couldn't be too violent in front of his "future father-in-law."

"Buzz... Buzz..." The group came and left quickly, driving away in a hurry, no longer as arrogant as when they arrived. They didn't even dare to rev their engines, fearing to offend this ruthless man.

"My God!" Xiaotianxiao muttered softly, hardly believing what he had seen. A sense of admiration welled up in him. However, due to his previous antagonism, he didn't feel comfortable approaching Li Mang. But with such a brother-in-law, he could also walk with his head held high, which made him a little excited.

Xiaozhi's parents were now even more satisfied with Li Mang. After recovering from their shock, they warmly invited him into the house.

It was a small living room, with a TV cabinet, a sofa, and a coffee table, leaving little space. The decor was simple, typical of a rural home. However, when Li Mang stepped into the living room, he was struck by a sudden shock, his face turning pale and his heart racing.

On the coffee table was a crystal sculpture. It didn't look particularly special, like it was made of industrial glass. But its shape made Li Mang unable to remain calm: it was seven inches long, with scales, armor, and four claws, resembling a dragon, a miniature version of the Crystal Dragon he had seen the night before!