Granting Destruction
Upon hearing this, both Xiao Xueyin and Xiao Fengze followed Lu Bai's gaze.
A group of three people walked towards them.
Leading the way was naturally Brother Shrimp.
These low-level thugs may not be good at fighting, but they're more than enough to find people.
Dao Long supported Dao Zhengmu as they followed behind Brother Shrimp, walking at a slow pace.
"Mr. Lü..."
Dao Long had been Lu Bai's driver for One Star, so while they weren't exactly close, they were at least somewhat familiar with each other.
Therefore, upon seeing Lu Bai again, Dao Long felt a strange sense of melancholy.
"This old man will take the liberty of calling you Little Lü."
Dao Zhengmu, perhaps due to his age and experience, didn't share Dao Long's complex emotions. He pointed directly at Brother Shrimp and said, "This kid said you'd storm into Zhonglou Dam and take down Hei Jinbao, is that right?"
Zhonglou Dam refers to the central area of Chikan Bay.
"Of course." Lu Bai nodded.
"Alright, old man, I can join your... uh, what's it called again?"
"All Villains."
"Never mind, what I'm called doesn't matter. I can join now. Do we need any tea ceremony or anything like that?"
Dao Zhengmu knew that Lu Bai's strength was mysterious; he had once knocked down the Section Chief Misa with a single punch.
Dao Zhengmu knew very well that he and Dao Long alone could not threaten the Jin Family Gang at present.
If they want to retaliate against Hei Jinbao, who was the first to attack the Dao Sect, they will need to rely on other forces.
Moreover, maintaining a good relationship with Lu Bai would preserve some hope of rescuing Dao Master from prison.
With both factors combined, as long as Dao Zhengmu can still make a clear decision, he will know what choice to make.
"Then I want to join too."
Dao Long was still injured.
Compared to Dao Zhengmu, who stayed in the clinic for treatment, he was actually the one who hated Hei Jinbao the most.
"That's great! I'm tired of all the formalities. We don't do things like killing chickens and drinking their blood."
Lu Bai chuckled and led the applause, "On behalf of All Villains, I welcome you two."
Xiao Fengze felt a mix of emotions at that moment.
He had expected that the supposedly Grandmaster martial artist would turn out to be an old man with one foot in the grave, especially one who was still recovering from serious injuries.
However, it's not entirely true to say that it doesn't count.
To be fair, Dao Zhengmu is old and frail, and can only be considered half a Grandmaster, but there is also Dao Long, who is in his prime and is also a half-step Grandmaster.
Together, the two can be quite a helpful force.
Dao Zhengmu was clearly getting impatient and asked without hesitation, "Alright, Xiao Lü, when are we going to Zhonglou Dam?"
"Let's consolidate our territory in Peace Lane first; that's also cutting off the Jin Family Gang's escape route."
Lu Bai's smile was incredibly kind.
He was indeed in a good mood. With Xiao Fengze and Dao Zhengmu around, regardless of how loyal they actually were, the mere presence of these two Grandmaster martial artists was enough to exert a tremendous deterrent effect.
Not to mention Dao Long, as well as some Postnatal Martial Artist switched allegiance from various major forces.
If they felt a sense of belonging to All Villains, then the strength of All Villains would immediately surpass the peak of the Dao Sect.
This is the confidence that advanced martial artists bring to a faction.
"I'll go speed things up."
Dao Long leaped into the midst of the chaotic battle.
The so-called half-step Grandmaster refers to someone who has reached the pinnacle of Innate Martial Artist in all aspects, but has not yet successfully compressed their Internal Energy into a solid state.
For a martial artist of this caliber to enter such a battle is a complete dimensional reduction attack.
Every punch landed, and the result was predictable.
How could a mere thug possibly withstand the attack of Dao Long, a half-step Grandmaster?
There was no one who could withstand him, and the number of rebels was rapidly decreasing.
"Looks like the driver's been holding back a lot of anger."
Lu Bai glanced at Dao Zhengmu.
"It's good for him to vent."
Dao Zhengmu said this, but judging from his unconsciously waving hands, he clearly also wanted to go down on the battlefield and cause a bloodbath.
It was only in order to maintain a composed image that he forced himself to restrain himself.
The battle in the plaza was originally dominated by All Villains with an overwhelming numerical advantage, and now with the addition of Dao Long, it's only a matter of time before they secure final victory.
However, before the battle in the square ended, Xiao Fengze took the initiative to say, "I'll take some men to deal with the remaining forces in Peace Lane."
He couldn't accept Lu Bai so easily, so he decided to vent his anger on the various forces in Peace Lane first.
Hearing this, Dao Zhengmu couldn't help but say, "Little Lü, if you trust this old man, let me take some men to help."
Unlike Xiao Fengze, this Dao Master's father was not so awkward. Once he decided to join, he stopped worrying about it.
Furthermore, in order to take revenge on Hei Jinbao as soon as possible, and even to rescue Dao Master, he even fully utilized his subjective initiative.
Lu Bai didn't care what the two of them were thinking; as long as it worked, that was fine.
He nodded immediately. "All Villains, so let them do whatever they want. It would be best if they could also expand their manpower while they're at it."
Dao Zhengmu glanced at Xiao Fengze.
As the saying goes, old age makes one wise, and he could probably sense Xiao Fengze's thoughts.
He then asked, "Young friend Xiao, how long do you think it will take?"
Xiao Fengze remained silent for a moment before finally giving his answer, "Two hours is enough."
Perhaps there was an element of not wanting to appear weak in his words, but Dao Zhengmu didn't point it out. Instead, he went along with it and said...
"Alright, Xiao Lü, you wait here. In two hours, I'll give you a unified Peace Lane, young friend Xiao and I."
Lu Bai's smile remained as kind as ever.
"Very good. Then I will wait here for your good news. Once we take Peace Lane, we will advance on Zhonglou Dam."
Weidao High School.
The school's Night Lighting was exceptionally bright.
Yet the entire school felt as if it were shrouded in a low-pressure atmosphere, making it hard to breathe.
The playground, open spaces, and flower beds were deserted, and even the corridors had only a few people walking around. There was none of the usual laughter and playfulness.
It wasn't because the students had left school, but rather because they were all unusually sitting obediently in their respective classrooms.
Everyone had strange expressions and was talking in hushed tones. The overall atmosphere was like a suppressed excitement.
This atmosphere lasted for a long time, as everyone waited for the loudspeakers or broadcasting system in the classroom to emit a crackling sound.
The hushed discussions immediately ceased, and everyone awaited the upcoming announcement.
A rough, static-filled sound, amplified by loudspeakers, filled the entire campus.
"Attention all students of Ojima!"
"Attention all students of Ojima!"
"I am Simba."
"After deliberation by the leaders of various factions, it has been decided that Chikan Bay will be destroyed tomorrow!"