Chapter 84

The leader of the Black Tiger Gang, Lao Hu, was killed.

This news spread throughout the entire civilian district in less than the time it takes for a stick of incense to burn, drawing the attention of many other gangs.

The leaders of the major gangs immediately realized that an opportunity to expand their territories had arrived.

The Black Tiger Gang was the largest underground force in the civilian district of Donglin City. In the past, due to the presence of the Linggang Realm powerhouse, Lao Hu, the Black Tiger Gang's territory had continuously expanded, controlling many lucrative sources of income.

Now, with Lao Hu's death, the Black Tiger Gang had lost its sharp fangs, turning into a tempting piece of meat that everyone wanted to take a bite out of.

This was a one-time opportunity; if they missed it, they would regret it later.

Thus, on that very night, almost all the gang forces in the civilian district mobilized, including the Green Bamboo Gang, the Black Water Gang, and the Poison Scorpion Gang.

For a time, the major alleys of the civilian district were filled with gang members who looked like fierce demons, like packs of hungry wolves scenting blood, rushing towards the territory that once belonged to the Black Tiger Gang.

Soon, the sounds of fighting and cursing began to echo in various areas, with the clash of blades and the smell of blood mingling in the dark night, creating scenes of brutal life and death.

That night was indeed not peaceful.

The night that enveloped the civilian district seemed to be bleeding.

It didn't take long for someone to discover that Lao Hu had been killed by the leader of the Twin Wood Gang, and according to intelligence, the leader of the Twin Wood Gang had been severely injured in the fight with Lao Hu.

Regardless of whether this intelligence was true or not, it stirred the hearts of many gang leaders, making them realize another opportunity.

In the current civilian district, the Twin Wood Gang had risen rapidly like a new star, swallowing up five or six nearby gangs in less than a month. This posed a serious threat to other gangs.

Now, hearing that the death of the Black Tiger Gang's leader was related to the Twin Wood Gang, other gangs immediately realized that this was a situation of "the clam and the stork fighting, the fisherman benefiting."

Perhaps, they could take this opportunity to annex the territory of the Twin Wood Gang as well.

Thus, it wasn't long before a group of people rushed to No. 49 Courtyard.

This group came from the Poison Scorpion Gang, led by the second-in-command, nicknamed "Poison Kite," Chai Shao.

Chai Shao was a True Martial Eighth Realm powerhouse, known for his ruthless and vicious methods. Over the years, countless lives had been taken by his hands, and his reputation was notorious.

Behind Chai Shao were about a dozen gang members, all cultivators.

According to the Poison Scorpion Gang's plan, with such a strong elite force, they could easily eliminate the severely injured leader of the Twin Wood Gang.

Of course, even if the other side escaped, it didn't matter. They were there to annex the territory, and if the other side fled, it would be even better.

"Don't let other gangs get ahead. Kill the leader of the Twin Wood Gang, and this area will be our territory from now on."

Chai Shao shouted, urging everyone on. He was feeling triumphant and eager.

Most other gangs had gone to divide the Black Tiger Gang's territory, and the Poison Scorpion Gang was the first to target the Twin Wood Gang's territory.

However, when they arrived at No. 49 Courtyard, Chai Shao was suddenly stunned, seeing a person standing guard at the gate.

The person looked ordinary, standing there without any show of power, like a commoner. But when Chai Shao saw this person, he felt an inexplicable sense of unease.

This was definitely not the leader of the Twin Wood Gang.

But who was this person?

Chai Shao, being cunning, quickly waved his hand and said, "Charge together, kill your way in."

Immediately, the Poison Scorpion Gang cultivators moved, each with a cruel expression. Chai Shao, however, quietly hid behind, not moving forward.

The unease in his heart didn't fade, making him sense danger, so he decided to observe the situation first.

Seeing the group of cultivators charging over, Gu Yanping's lips curled into a sneer. He casually formed a circle with his hands and lightly pressed in the air.

Rushing water sounds echoed, and a brilliant, piercing blue Linggang force surged, like a vivid water dragon circling and moving between Gu Yanping's palms, emitting a powerful roar, like a dragon's cry.

Secretly transmitted combat technique: Water Dragon Roar.

The cultivators charging over only saw a blur, and with a loud boom, they were all thrown back, slamming into the walls, their bones broken, and they all fainted.

With just one strike, he effortlessly subdued over a dozen people, crushing them like withering grass.

What kind of power could achieve this?

Chai Shao, standing at a distance, felt as if he had been struck by lightning, drawing a sharp breath. A Linggang Realm powerhouse.

The Linggang force radiating out, killing from a distance, and the ability to transform Linggang into a water dragon, clearly indicated that this was not an ordinary combat technique.

But why would such a person be content to guard the gate of No. 49 Courtyard tonight?

Chai Shao's body shivered with cold, and he instinctively turned to flee.

But in an instant, a surging water dragon caught up, instantly engulfing Chai Shao. He let out a scream and then fell to the ground, dead on the spot.

This sudden battle was over in just a few blinks of an eye. From start to finish, Gu Yanping had only used one move to subdue the entire group.

Such skill made even Lin Xun, who had been watching from inside the gate, secretly surprised. Gu Yanping was a hidden Linggang Realm expert.

Lin Xun also had a strong feeling that even if Lao Hu were still alive, he might not be a match for Gu Yanping.

That strike was too incredible, with the Linggang force transforming into a water dragon, roaring through the sky, piercing the night, and its power was terrifying. Lin Xun wasn't even sure if he could withstand such a strike.

"Father, why did you kill him?" Gu Liang hurried over, puzzled.

Gu Yanping didn't answer, but his gaze turned to Lin Xun inside the gate. "Lin Xun, do you know why I left them alive?"

"Killing a chicken to scare the monkeys." Lin Xun smiled, succinctly.

"I see." Gu Liang understood.

That night, due to the Black Tiger Gang, other gangs in the civilian district were like flies drawn to blood, frequently mobilizing, ensuring that the night would not be peaceful.

Similarly, this situation was extremely disadvantageous and dangerous for Lin Xun.

This time, a group of elite members from the Poison Scorpion Gang had come, and perhaps more gang members would come later. If he didn't quickly establish his authority, even with Gu Yanping personally present, it would be extremely troublesome.

"Why didn't your Twin Wood Gang members act tonight?" Gu Yanping suddenly asked.

Lin Xun casually replied, "I ordered them to hide today, no matter what news they hear, they must not get involved."

Gu Yanping immediately understood and praised, "What a good strategy of watching from the sidelines and letting the tigers fight."

Gu Liang looked at Lin Xun in surprise. "Did you already foresee that so many things would happen tonight?"

Lin Xun patiently explained, "I just made some preparations in advance. With Lao Hu's death, the Black Tiger Gang would inevitably be invaded by other gangs. Letting a group of hungry wolves fight over a piece of meat would inevitably lead to some brutal battles. If the Twin Wood Gang got involved, it would also be unable to avoid conflicts and struggles with other gangs. It's better to lie low and watch the tigers fight."

He paused and continued, "After this battle, other gangs might gain some of the Black Tiger Gang's territory, but they will also lose a lot of strength. When the opportunity arises, it won't be difficult to annex them one by one."

Hearing Lin Xun's calm and orderly analysis, Gu Liang was impressed. "No wonder Father admires you so much; you are indeed different from others."

Initially, seeing that Lin Xun was just a teenager, a few years younger than him, Gu Liang hadn't taken him seriously. But now, hearing this, and considering Lin Xun's previous feat of killing Lao Hu, Gu Liang's impression of him had greatly improved.

Lin Xun smiled, said nothing more, and walked into the courtyard.

That night, the gang battles continued, and the entire civilian district was not at peace, disturbing the dreams of many residents.

Similarly, after the Poison Scorpion Gang's Chai Shao and others, many more gang members came, hoping to take advantage of the situation and seize the territory of the Twin Wood Gang.

But when they saw Chai Shao's dead body and the corpses of over a dozen Poison Scorpion Gang cultivators, these gang members all retreated decisively, leaving with various shocked and complex thoughts.

That night seemed especially long.

Lin Xun, however, remained calm, sitting alone in the courtyard, quietly cultivating and healing his injuries, seemingly oblivious to the ongoing danger.

But his calm and composed demeanor earned him even more respect from Gu Yanping.

In the same night, in a solitary dormitory of Donglin Academy, Lian Fei paced back and forth restlessly, his eyes bloodshot, unable to sleep.

Why is there still no news?

The Black Tiger Gang's efficiency is too low.

Lian Fei was restless, feeling anxious and uncertain. If he couldn't kill Lin Xun this time, there would be few opportunities for revenge in the future.

Suddenly, the door was pushed open, and a cold wind rushed in, making Lian Fei shiver. He then saw that the person who entered was Xue Yong.

Xue Yong's face was extremely grim. As soon as he entered, he gritted his teeth and said, "The operation failed."

"What?" Lian Fei exclaimed, his expression stunned. How could it fail?

He suddenly became agitated, his face dark and fierce, grabbing Xue Yong's collar and shouting, "Lao Hu is a Linggang Realm powerhouse, with over a thousand gang members. How could he fail?"

Xue Yong pushed Lian Fei away and said coldly, "I won't hide it from you. Lao Hu not only failed but is now a dead body. The killer was Lin Xun and a little girl."

"You think about it. I need to return to the clan to report this."

With that, Xue Yong left.

The cold wind howled, making the door creak.

Lian Fei, however, seemed oblivious, his expression dazed and lost, muttering, "A True Martial Fifth Realm cultivator killing a Linggang Realm powerhouse, how is that possible?"

After a long time, Lian Fei gradually calmed down, but the gloom on his face didn't dissipate.

He knew that the continuous failures, especially Lao Hu's death, would make the Wu Clan reassess the danger Lin Xun posed. They might not act rashly in the short term.

This also meant that Lian Fei had lost the support for his revenge, and even if he was unwilling, he had to endure it.

"Lin Xun, don't be too smug. One day, I will take your life to honor my father's soul."

Lian Fei's handsome face was now sinister and fierce, his heart like a roaring beast.

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