Reading and Writing, the Wrath of a Common Man

The Black Water Gang had clearly learned that he had killed Chen Ergou. In the first few days, they had even sent people to capture Su Chen.

Unfortunately, Su Chen had already left Ping Shi Street by then, and they could only return empty-handed in the end.

At first, Su Chen had worried that the Black Water Gang would report it to the authorities, but now it seemed he had overthought it.

The Black Water Gang simply did not care whether Chen Ergou lived or died.

From his observations over this period, the Black Water Gang had only three true core members.

Their leader, Liu Heishui, and his two capable lieutenants.

The rest were basically recruited lackeys, thugs like Chen Ergou.

To the Black Water Gang, their lives were not worth mentioning.

After all, if one Chen Ergou died, there would still be Zhang Ergou, Liu Ergou...

The gap left by Chen Ergou and the other two was filled by the Black Water Gang in less than two days.

Moreover, even if the Black Water Gang cared about Chen Ergou and the others, they likely had no time to avenge them.

White Stone City had countless gangs. Especially in the slums, there was practically a gang every few streets.

As a result, gangs were formed and vanished every few days.

Su Chen had observed them for ten days. On seven of those days, he watched the Black Water Gang fight other gangs.

Every day, they were either fighting for territory or on the way to fight for territory.

If Liu Heishui had not possessed some skill, the Black Water Gang would likely have been wiped out by another gang before he had the chance to seek revenge.

The sky gradually darkened.

The waiter came upstairs and happened to glimpse Su Chen still sitting in his seat, his expression blanking for a moment.

Normally, Su Chen would have left the Tea House and gone back by this hour. Today was unusual.

He did not say much. After lingering briefly, he turned and headed downstairs.

Su Chen looked out the window, as though something there had drawn his attention.

His brows furrowed slightly. Something was off about the Black Water Gang tonight.

In the courtyard where the gang was based stood nearly every member of the Black Water Gang. Even Liu Heishui himself had appeared.

"Looks like there'll be a big move tonight."

Familiar with the Black Water Gang, Su Chen could not help but speculate. A scene like this usually meant they were about to clash with another gang.

Thinking of the recent conflicts between the Black Water Gang and the Fierce Tiger Gang, Su Chen's gaze sharpened.

Not long after, Su Chen closed his book, ate the last peanut from the dish, then rose and left.

Night fell.

Black Water Gang courtyard.

The place was brightly lit.

Liu Heishui stood before the crowd. "Brothers, the Fierce Tiger Gang has seized our territory. Tonight, we'll go kill them all!"

"Kill the Fierce Tiger Gang!"

After shouting a few slogans, Liu Heishui led his lackeys toward the Fierce Tiger Gang's territory, brimming with vigor and high spirits.

There were no elaborate tricks. They picked up their weapons and went straight at it!

The few pedestrians on the street hurriedly left the moment they saw the Black Water Gang, and the entire street fell silent.

Soon, Liu Heishui and the others reached the Fierce Tiger Gang's territory. The Fierce Tiger Gang had clearly expected them and was waiting for Liu Heishui at the street corner.

"Liu Heishui, you've come to deliver yourselves to death?" the Fierce Tiger Gang Leader snorted coldly, mocking him.

Those words made Liu Heishui's already dark face turn even darker. He said grimly, "You think you can?"

"Enough nonsense. Brothers, kill them!"

"Kill!"

After only a few curt exchanges, the two sides quickly clashed.

Bang! Bang! Bang!

The sound of metal striking metal echoed endlessly through the alley. Cries of slaughter gradually stained the night, turning it bloody.

"Liu Heishui, how did you become so strong?"

After the time it took an incense stick to burn, the exhausted Fierce Tiger Gang Leader was defeated by a single palm strike from Liu Heishui. He asked in a trembling voice.

Liu Heishui sneered. "Of course my palm technique has improved!"

With that, he strode forward and reached the other man in an instant.

Seeing this, the Fierce Tiger Gang Leader gritted his teeth, knowing that tonight he would likely be unable to escape disaster.

His face hardened. "Liu Heishui, you want to kill me? Dream on!"

Before he had even finished speaking, the Fierce Tiger Gang Leader forced himself up with a carp's leap. Ignoring his own brothers, he ran toward the mouth of the alley.

"Trying to run?"

Liu Heishui's gaze narrowed as he quickened his pace.

Others could be spared, but the Fierce Tiger Gang Leader had to die today.

"Heh heh, can't get away now, can you?"

Compared to the injured Fierce Tiger Gang Leader, Liu Heishui was clearly faster. Before long, he was about to catch up.

Just then, the Fierce Tiger Gang Leader suddenly halted, spun around, and threw a long-prepared punch at Liu Heishui.

The move came too abruptly. Caught off guard, Liu Heishui had no time to dodge before he was struck.

With a bang, Liu Heishui stumbled back several steps.

His cheek instantly swelled. He pursed his lips and forcibly swallowed the blood pooling in his mouth, but his expression turned exceedingly ugly.

"You're courting death!"

Having been successfully ambushed, Liu Heishui roared and charged forward, arriving before his opponent in a flash.

The two began exchanging blows, fists and palms striking flesh.

"Y-you..."

With a puff, the Fierce Tiger Gang Leader spat out a mouthful of blood. His eyes bulged as he fell into a pool of blood.

After the Fierce Tiger Gang Leader died, his subordinates' morale plummeted. No longer willing to resist, they threw down their weapons and surrendered.

But then Liu Heishui's low voice rang out. "Leave none alive!"

The slaughter began anew.

It was not until deep into the night that the Black Water Gang finally stopped.

Aside from the brothers they had lost, every remaining man wore a smile.

After eliminating the Fierce Tiger Gang, they naturally took over the other side's wealth.

However, because Liu Heishui was injured and feared that other gangs would seize the chance to plunder amid the fire, they did not take over the territory.

"This time, you brothers have worked hard. Tomorrow, rewards will be handed out according to merit. For tonight, go back to your rooms and get some proper rest."

After saying a few words, Liu Heishui turned and returned to his room.

He was injured, and badly so.

When the Fierce Tiger Gang Leader had seen that the situation was hopeless and there was no turning back, he had fought with utter disregard for his life.

Had Liu Heishui not been ambushed earlier, he might not have been injured. But now, he could only slowly recuperate.

The night grew deeper.

Liu Heishui bandaged his wounds and lay on the bed as weariness washed over him.

"Who's there?"

Just as he closed his eyes, he suddenly felt a faint breeze. Then he saw an afterimage flash past before his eyes.

He instantly sobered up, alarm bells ringing in his heart.

He sprang up. Before he could make a move, he heard a faint tremor in the air, and his heart clenched.

Then he saw a massive fist hurtling toward his face. A fist-shadow reflected in his pupils, growing ever larger.

With quick eyes and hands, Liu Heishui leaped onto the bed, barely evading Su Chen's attack.

His words made Su Chen's pupils contract slightly.

His movements immediately became even fiercer.

"Iron Wire Fist... Are you from the Hong Family Martial Hall?" Liu Heishui cried out. Su Chen said nothing and continued his assault.

The injuries to his body made Liu Heishui slower and slower, his breathing growing increasingly erratic. "Sir, I have borne no grudge against the Hong Family Martial Hall, neither in the distant past nor recently. Have I offended you somewhere?"

Before his words had faded, Su Chen seized the opening and unleashed a heavy punch that landed squarely on Liu Heishui's body.

Bang! Bang! Bang!

Several punches fell. Liu Heishui was beaten until he was barely clinging to life, yet Su Chen did not stop.

Only after beating Liu Heishui beyond recognition did Su Chen finally vent the hatred in his heart and cease.

He paid no heed to the blood dripping from his fists. Taking out a blunt knife, he plunged it into Liu Heishui's heart and ended him completely.