"Tang Linfeng!?"
Lu Guiyan frowned slightly, but quickly looked at Fang Shuwen.
She knew that the person Qin Hu wanted to see wasn't actually her.
Given this situation, it seems the Fierce Tiger Gang has been waiting here for quite some time.
They can fool themselves, but they may not be able to fool Fang Shuwen.
Fang Shuwen hadn't spoken up to remind him beforehand, presumably because he wanted to meet with Qin Hu.
Sure enough, Fang Shuwen nodded slightly.
Lu Guiyan slowly exhaled. Now that things had come to this, there was no turning back. She simply clasped her hands and said:
"Please lead the way, Master Tang."
Tang Linfeng smiled upon hearing this:
"Gentlemen, please follow me."
He led the way without worrying about Fang Shuwen and the others attacking from behind.
Not far ahead, there was a tea stall, which was obviously a temporary structure.
Surrounding the teahouse was a group of Fierce Tiger Gang disciples dressed in black, with tiger embroidery on their sleeves. They carried knives and swords, and their eyes flashed with ferocity as they looked at Fang Shuwen and his companions.
Outside the tea stall, two people stood.
One was old, the other young; their demeanor was completely different from the others.
They weren't wearing the uniforms of the Fierce Tiger Gang, so they must be one of the other two hall masters of the Fierce Tiger Gang.
There was only one table and two chairs in the tea stall.
A person was sitting in one of the chairs. He wasn't particularly tall, but sitting there, he exuded an air of dominance and power.
He was fair-skinned and beardless, with a square face.
He was holding a teacup in his hand, staring at the tea inside, seemingly lost in thought.
And standing beside him was another person.
The man had a detached gaze, was dressed in black, and held a long sword with a blade resembling a qilin.
Heavenly Kirin Sword... Chen Qi!
Lu Guiyan could hardly believe her eyes. Chen Qi was actually a member of the Fierce Tiger Gang?
When did this rising star in the martial arts world join the Fierce Tiger Gang?
And why, as a member of the Fierce Tiger Gang... did he order the fake waiter, whom the Fierce Tiger Gang had sent to assassinate the two masters and servants, to be killed by his sword?
As they approached, Tang Linfeng spoke:
"Boss, they've arrived."
Qin Hu seemed to be startled by these words. After regaining his senses, he put down his teacup and looked up at Fang Shuwen and the others.
His gaze swept over them one by one, finally settling on Lu Guiyan's face, and he nodded slightly:
"Although Brother Lu has no sons, who says women are inferior to men?"
"With you inheriting his mantle, the future of Lu'an Escort Agency is limitless."
Lu Guiyan forcibly controlled the expression on her face. She had thought about what it would be like to meet Qin Hu, but she guessed that it would inevitably be tense and confrontational.
But what's going on now?
Qin Hu stood directly in the elder's position and greeted him.
In other words... they didn't even consider themselves an opponent?
Although Lu Guiyan had this understanding from the beginning, hearing him be so direct still made her feel somewhat complicated.
More importantly, how should I answer this question without embarrassing the Lu'an Escort Agency?
While he was still hesitating, Fang Shuwen waved his hand:
"Stop talking nonsense. You came all the way here and waited for who knows how long. Are you planning to become relatives with our young escort?"
"Presumptuous!!"
The old man and the young man on either side of the tea stall suddenly flew into a rage.
Before they could even make a move, Fang Shuwen split his palms to the left and right, each striking out with a palm.
This is the second palm strike of the [Great Black Heaven Divine Palm], named [Twin-Blooming Golden Lotus]. Both palms are used simultaneously, striking left and right at the same time, with the energy subtly pointing in all directions.
Before the two men could even make a move, they felt a gust of wind rush towards them. Startled, they hurriedly swung their hands to strike.
Upon contact with the strong wind, they each let out a muffled groan.
They were all struck and sent flying backward, scattering to the left and right, each side more than two zhang apart.
Once they had stood still, the two exchanged a glance and were about to charge forward again.
"Stop!!"
Qin Hu shouted.
The two of them stopped in their tracks, both with resentment on their faces.
Then Qin Hu said in a cold voice:
"You two are supposed to be leaders of a hall, didn't you realize that they've already shown mercy?"
The two were slightly taken aback, wondering where their feelings had been left behind.
Suddenly someone exclaimed:
"Master, behind you..."
Upon hearing this, the old man instinctively looked back... but his neck wasn't long enough, so he couldn't see anything.
Reaching out to touch it, I was shocked to find that a piece of my clothing on the back was torn.
He hurriedly asked:
What happened to my back?
"The clothes were torn, and the shape was a handprint."
The young man asked his subordinates, and received the same answer.
The two men's expressions immediately changed.
With a casual palm strike, he not only sent them flying more than two zhang away, but the force of his palm passed through their bodies without causing injury, and even left such marks on their backs.
If this person harbored murderous intent, he would still be alive today.
Thinking about this, a fine layer of sweat inevitably appeared on my forehead.
Fang Shuwen ignored this and walked into the teahouse. He looked at Qin Hu, who had already stood up, and then at Chen Qi to the side, and smiled slightly.
What's the deal with that waiter?
"... a little trick."
Qin Hu said in a deep voice:
"After Tong Tianba's body was returned, I knew that Lu'an Escort Agency had hired an extraordinary person."
"While a direct confrontation might not be impossible, the losses would be too great."
"The assassination attempt in the teahouse was too straightforward and crude; I never thought it would succeed."
"Chen Qi can gain your trust by taking advantage of the situation."
"Having spent many years in the underworld, I know very well that only a knife from behind can truly wound..."
Fang Shuwen nodded:
"That's true, and I really never doubted him..."
"However, it seems Chief Qin has given up?"
"Yes."
Qin Hu nodded:
"Because... I no longer dare to continue."
Fang Shuwen smiled:
"So, you're trying to make peace?"
Qin Hu was taken aback, and a bitter smile appeared on his lips:
"Young Master Fang is right, I am indeed seeking peace..."
Upon hearing this, the expressions of everyone at Lu'an Escort Agency became somewhat complicated.
How could a behemoth like the Fierce Tiger Gang actually sue for peace?
Fang Shuwen then plopped down in a chair and began to speak thoughtfully:
"Is it because of the Autumn Moon Convent incident?"
At this point, he glanced at Chen Qi again.
Cao Jiuyin was no ordinary person, and Fang Shuwen killed Cao Jiuyin that night and saved the masters of the seven sects, making the other sects besides Questioning Heaven Manor owe him a considerable favor.
Although the Fierce Tiger Gang is powerful, it is far inferior to the Pearl Pavilion.
What's more, considering the other sects as well?
If he insists on going down this dark path, the Fierce Tiger Gang may very well face certain doom.
However, upon hearing this, Qin Hu said:
That was just the last straw that broke the camel's back...
Fang Shuwen smiled:
"Why don't you speak frankly and explain in detail, Chief Qin?"
Qin Hu glanced at Fang Shuwen, then sat down again, but this time he lacked the imposing aura of a dragon and tiger, and was instead more cautious and careful.
He said in a deep voice:
"Young Master Fang, do you know who exactly ordered me to kill?"