Chapter 54

When those four or five people entered the Crow Inn, the one-eyed giant behind the counter squinted his eyes, his gaze falling on the young man, a trace of barely noticeable resentment flashing across his face.

The young man had a slender and agile build, with narrow eyes, dressed in a leather robe, exuding a defiant and stern aura.

"Wu Jie, what are you here for?"

The one-eyed giant asked in a deep voice.

At that moment, the boisterous atmosphere in the hall vanished, and the diners and drunkards all wore uneasy expressions, seemingly quite wary of the young man named Wu Jie.

In the Qingyang Tribe, the nickname "Mad Dog Wu Jie" was quite well-known. He was backed by the Wu Family Trading Company, had a cruel disposition, and was a bloodthirsty maniac.

Over the years, at least a hundred people had died at Wu Jie's hands, and he had offended countless others. However, because he was backed by the Wu Family Trading Company, he remained free and unscathed.

The one-eyed giant, the owner of the Crow Inn, had lost his other eye two years ago, which Wu Jie had gouged out with his fingers!

Wu Jie chuckled and said, "Old One-Eye, you'd better sit still. I'm here just to take someone away."

As he spoke, he turned to ask one of his companions, "Which room is that kid in?"

"Southwest corner of the second floor!"

"Let's go."

Wu Jie walked leisurely toward the second floor with his hands behind his back.

Watching them strut past, the one-eyed giant's expression changed, but in the end, he held back and said nothing.

Then, the one-eyed giant seemed to realize something and suddenly raised his head. The image of a handsome and gentle young man quietly appeared in his mind.

"It seems that young man is not ordinary. However, this time he has offended Mad Dog Wu Jie, and it looks like he won't have much luck."

The one-eyed giant took a sip of wine, sighing deeply.

Mad Dog Wu Jie, with his True Martial Fourth Level cultivation, was not the top in the Qingyang Tribe, but he was backed by the Wu Family Trading Company. Moreover, the people he killed were all ordinary, and he never offended powerful figures, so no one could do anything to him.

The diners in the first-floor hall clearly realized that Mad Dog Wu Jie seemed to be targeting the young man with the unfamiliar face, and they couldn't help but start discussing it.

"From what I see, that unfamiliar young man is clearly entering the Qingyang Tribe for the first time. Judging by the large package he's carrying, he must have a lot of valuables. It's a pity, but this time he's been targeted by the notorious Mad Dog, so he has no chance of survival."

"Pity? You mean you're coveting? I saw you eyeing that little fat lamb, planning to make a move!"

"Hmph! Don't talk about me. Look at the others in this hall; who isn't eyeing that little fat lamb?"

The crowd's expressions varied, but they all had a hint of regret, not out of sympathy for the young man, but because they regretted that the little fat lamb was about to be devoured by a mad dog.

As the discussion continued, the door to the southwest corner of the second floor opened, and Wu Jie and his group entered, closing the door behind them, making it impossible to see what was happening inside.

"Xiao Fatty, why are you back?"

The one-eyed giant glanced and saw Xiao Fatty, who had left earlier, return with four others.

When he saw the appearance of the four people behind Xiao Fatty, the one-eyed giant's expression turned strange. These four were all ruthless figures in the Qingyang Tribe.

However, compared to Mad Dog Wu Jie, they were still far behind.

Xiao Fatty smiled smugly and whispered, "I thought about it, and I couldn't bear to watch a fat lamb without getting a bite, so I invited some friends to join in."

The one-eyed giant sneered, "You're too late. The little fat lamb has already been taken by someone else."

Xiao Fatty's face changed, "Who the hell is so despicable?"

Just as the one-eyed giant was about to say something, a loud bang echoed, and the door to the southwest corner of the second floor opened. A black shadow was thrown out, landing on a table on the first floor. Cups, plates, and a wine jug shattered, and the drunkards sitting around the table were startled, almost falling over.

Many screams erupted, and the scene became chaotic.

The figure thrown down was one of Mad Dog Wu Jie's subordinates, but his neck was twisted, and he lay dead on the ground, his eyes wide open with fear.

Seeing this, the entire hall fell silent, not a sound to be heard.

It was actually one of Wu Jie's subordinates!

Xiao Fatty's face changed drastically, finally realizing who had acted before him. However, he never expected that the dead body thrown down was not the little fat lamb!

The one-eyed giant's expression also changed, and he couldn't help but look toward the southwest corner of the second floor.

Bang!

Almost simultaneously, another dead body was thrown down, also one of Wu Jie's subordinates. This time, the hall erupted in screams and shock. The dead body's arms were twisted like a pretzel, and his chest was caved in, as if trampled by a wild bull, his face twisted in agony.

Xiao Fatty's face twitched, and he drew a sharp breath, finally realizing that the one-eyed giant's warning was correct. That young man was not a little fat lamb but a fierce wolf in sheep's clothing!

"Is Wu Jie upstairs?"

Xiao Fatty couldn't help but ask.

The one-eyed giant nodded, also quite shocked. With Wu Jie present, and two of his subordinates killed in succession, this was unusual.

Bang! Bang!

Soon, more bodies were thrown down, this time two. One had his head split open, blood and brains gushing out, and the other had his throat slit, blood gushing to form a pool on the ground.

This time, the diners and drunkards were all trembling, their greed vanishing.

Too terrifying!

Throughout the entire process, there was no sound of battle. Mad Dog Wu Jie's four subordinates were thrown out as dead bodies, which was not something an ordinary person could do.

However, despite the shock, no one left. They all looked toward the southwest corner of the second floor, as if waiting for something.

The one-eyed giant was no exception. Now, only Mad Dog Wu Jie and the unfamiliar young man were left in that room. Who would be the one to fall?

As for Xiao Fatty and the others, they were already terrified, grateful that Wu Jie had acted first. If it had been them, they would have ended up as dead bodies on the ground.

No more bodies were thrown out. As everyone waited anxiously, a young man's figure emerged from the room.

He wore a gray coarse linen robe, his long hair casually tied back, revealing a handsome and gentle face. His black eyes were clear, his nose straight, and his brows had a hint of youthful naivety. A smile lingered on his lips, and his slender figure made him look harmless.

He carried a large leather bag on his back and held a bloody package in his hand, red blood droplets seeping through and dripping to the ground, looking extremely terrifying.

No need to guess, this young man was Lin Xun, and the package in his hand undoubtedly contained a human head.

Seeing this, the entire hall fell into a deathly silence, only the sound of Lin Xun's steady footsteps breaking the silence.

The one-eyed giant's hand trembled, spilling the wine he was holding, but he didn't notice, as he was deeply shocked.

He had already seen that Lin Xun was not an ordinary person, but he never expected that Mad Dog Wu Jie would also die at Lin Xun's hands!

Xiao Fatty and the other diners were also in a daze, their eyes revealing unmasked fear.

In the Qingyang Tribe, there were many ruthless figures. If they weren't powerful, they couldn't survive in this lawless place.

Therefore, when they saw Lin Xun kill Mad Dog Wu Jie and his group in a short time, everyone realized that the Qingyang Tribe had a new ruthless figure, and he was not just any ruthless figure!

"Boss, that room can only be refunded."

Lin Xun came to the counter and said with a helpless smile.

The one-eyed giant trembled and immediately took out twenty copper coins, handing them over, "This is the room fee."

Lin Xun took fifteen copper coins and left five for the one-eyed giant, "Some unexpected things happened today, and many items in the inn were damaged. Use the money and items from the bodies to compensate."

Then, Lin Xun glanced at Xiao Fatty and smiled, "Brother, you wet your pants."

Xiao Fatty was stunned, looked down, and saw a wet patch on the floor and his legs, feeling his face burn with embarrassment, wishing he could find a hole to hide in.

Lin Xun had already left, and the tense atmosphere in the hall quickly dissipated. Everyone laughed at Xiao Fatty's embarrassment, as he had been scared to wet his pants!

The one-eyed giant watched all this but showed no smile. He knew that with Mad Dog Wu Jie and his group dead here, it would not be long before the Wu Family Trading Company became enraged, and the consequences would be severe!

"I hope that young man can escape this danger."

The one-eyed giant sighed. Lin Xun had killed Wu Jie, indirectly avenging his eye, and he didn't want Lin Xun to be harmed by the Wu Family Trading Company.

However, the one-eyed giant knew that with the Wu Family Trading Company's power in the Qingyang Tribe, this young man might not survive the night.

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"I didn't expect them to act so quickly, planning to move tonight. It seems I have to change my plans and head to the Stone Cauldron Hall under the cover of darkness."

Lin Xun led his scaled horse, walking down the street at night, deep in thought.

Killing Mad Dog Wu Jie meant that all the hatred was now focused on him, but this was exactly what Lin Xun wanted to see.

There is a cause for every wrong, and a master for every debt. Since Wu Henshui disregarded the lives of the Fuyun Village residents and wanted to take everything, this matter could not be resolved peacefully.

Lin Xun would not let the Wu Family Trading Company vent their anger on the Fuyun Village residents because of Wu Henshui's death.

However, what Lin Xun didn't expect was that the other side would act so quickly, forcing him to change his plans.

He knew that the moment he left the Crow Inn, the news of Mad Dog Wu Jie's death would quickly reach the Wu Family Trading Company.

Therefore, he had to resolve this matter tonight; otherwise, he would be in danger.

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PS: Thanks to Xiao Su for the support. Also, I'm calling for more monthly votes, as the competition on the ranking list is very intense.

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