Black Tiger Gang, Killing Huang Ren

No, Linshan County is located within Yun Province, bordering the frontier of Great Xia, and adjacent to the Nether Abyss Demon Court, one of the demonic beast holy lands.

It is said that thirty years ago, the remnants of the Corpse Demon Cult fled into the Nether Abyss Demon Court, thus saving their lives.

If this were merely the Corpse Demon Cult seeking revenge against Great Xia, it would be manageable. I fear, however, that the shadow of this power lies behind them.

"Their gang leader is named Tang Heihu."

Da Hei slowly relayed the information he had gathered.

The Black Tiger Gang has over a thousand members, led by Tang Heihu, who also goes by the nickname "Heaven Shaking Hammer." His cultivation is around the first or second layer of Meridian Opening. Under him are two deputy leaders, four Hall Masters, and dozens of lesser chieftains, making them the foremost gang in Linshan County.

As for Huang Qianqing's uncle, Huang Ren, he is the Hall Master of the Transmission Hall, with a cultivation of only Body Tempering seventh layer. It is rumored that he has a close relationship with a deputy leader surnamed Zhang.

After speaking, Da Hei picked up the tea on the table and drank it in one gulp. "Boss, this Black Tiger Gang is nothing to fear."

Su Ye said calmly, "When I first entered the county town, they invited me to a banquet tonight."

"A banquet? I think they're looking for death," Da Hei said dismissively.

Su Ye pondered for a moment, "Da Hei, do you know the location of Zombie Mountain?"

Understanding the implication, Da Hei hesitated. "I don't know the exact location. How about I go scout it out?"

"Good," Su Ye replied.

The moon was bright and the stars were few. There was still plenty of time before the banquet, and with nothing else to do, Su Ye grasped his standard-issue saber and strode out of the Changfeng Inn.

Under the night sky, the main street was already bustling with figures. The ragged clothes of the daytime were replaced by a few young masters dressed in silk, who entered various brothels and elegant pavilions in groups of two or three.

At the most crowded pavilion, the lights blazed brightly. Three gilded characters adorned the plaque above the entrance.

"Drunken Flower Pavilion."

Su Ye casually scanned the long street when a porter caught his attention. This porter was around forty years old, with an ordinary build and face, the kind of person who would disappear into a crowd in an instant.

He felt that this porter was significantly weaker than a Tiger Demon, but likely still at the early stage of Meridian Opening. Intrigued, Su Ye considered following him to see who this person was.

Then he thought again, Linshan County might not be large, but there are always traveling Martial Artists. As long as they pose no threat, there's no need to seek trouble. The appointed time was drawing near, so Su Ye got up and paid the bill before leaving.

After stating his purpose, the young man, who resembled a minor chieftain, gestured for Su Ye to follow him.

After passing through the Gourd Stone Gate and turning a corner, they entered a brightly lit main hall, as if it were daytime. Two figures sat upright inside. Before Su Ye could speak, he stepped into the hall.

An elder, over fifty years old, sitting in the main seat, smiled and said, "I am Zhang Zejiang, deputy leader of the Black Tiger Gang. Greetings, Lord Su."

As he spoke, the elder sat comfortably in his armchair, a clear look of disdain in his eyes. Seeing this, Su Ye said calmly, "You sent for me, what is it you wish to discuss?"

At this moment, an elder sitting at the head of the right side suddenly slammed the table and stood up, "Boy, stop playing coy. Qing'er went to Kaoshan Town to find you last night and hasn't returned since. Did you have something to do with it?"

The speaker was in his fifties, and his appearance bore some resemblance to Huang Qianqing. Su Ye looked at him and asked instead of answering, "Are you Huang Qianqing's uncle, Huang Ren?"

"Enough nonsense, where is my nephew now?"

"I killed him with a palm strike," Su Ye replied calmly.

"What? You dare to kill him? Seize this traitor!" Huang Ren roared. As he spoke, hurried footsteps sounded from outside the door.

Four members of the Black Tiger Gang, each armed with a weapon, burst into the hall. The leader's eyes were wide with anger. "Obey obediently, and you won't suffer."

"What's the point of wasting words now?"

Su Ye drew the saber from his waist and looked indifferently at the Black Tiger Gang members.

"You're seeking death."

The four figures quickly spread out, forming a pincer, and attacked fiercely with their weapons.

Su Ye moved unhurriedly, dodging the trident that came at him. His body moved like a nimble monkey, and seizing the opportune moment, he swung his saber with great force.

The blade sliced across one man's neck, its momentum unabated, and then severed half of another man's head on the right. A large amount of blood sprayed from the neck and head, staining the tables and chairs on both sides with mottled blood. Screams of agony followed.

"Trash, can't even deal with a brat."

As he spoke, Huang Ren leaped forward. As the Hall Master of the Transmission Hall of the Black Tiger Gang, his public cultivation was only at Body Tempering seventh layer.

However, the power emanating from his attack suggested at least Body Tempering eighth layer.

Zhang Zejiang secretly sneered in his heart. This Huang Ren was truly cunning, deliberately hiding his strength.

The young man before him was skilled, but too young. Even if he had started practicing martial arts from the womb, he would only be twenty years old at most, and certainly no match for Huang Ren.

He was certain that given his temperament, this youth would be tortured to death within ten moves.

In a moment of carelessness, Huang Ren had already closed within two steps of Su Ye. The dagger in his sleeve darted out like a viper's tongue, aiming straight for Su Ye's heart. His other hand formed an eagle's claw, reaching for Su Ye's neck.

Huang Ren's assault was vicious; the eagle claw was a feint, while the dagger in his sleeve was the killing blow.

Su Ye saw all of this clearly, but he had no intention of dodging. He charged directly towards the eagle claw.

In Huang Ren's eyes, this action showed Su Ye's low cultivation and his loss of composure when facing a powerful opponent like himself.

"Clang!"

Suddenly, Huang Ren's face contorted in horror. His dagger felt as if it had struck an iron plate. Not only did it fail to inflict any damage on the person before him, but the recoil from the weapon also made his palm go numb.

"Good kid, you actually put an iron plate on your chest!" As he spoke, Huang Ren suddenly stopped. The hand he used for his eagle claw technique was now completely numb.

A sudden burst of intense pain struck. At the moment Huang Ren's attack landed, Su Ye's palm struck down like a blade, cleaving his arm.

"Ah!"

The scream didn't last long. Su Ye's right hand moved like lightning, a gentle poke, and Huang Ren collapsed to the ground, a bloody hole appearing in his throat.

Li Zejiang was utterly shocked. Su Ye's attack took less than a blink of an eye.

Yet, in that short time, a "Body Tempering eighth-layer" Martial Artist had quietly died. The young man before him was likely even stronger than their gang leader.

With this thought, he didn't dare to linger. Suddenly, all his strength poured into his legs, and in a few breaths, he reached the wooden window and leaped out.

His old face had already appeared outside the window, but at that moment, a dark gleam appeared behind him. It was the dagger Huang Ren had intended to use to sneak attack Su Ye earlier.

The dagger's tip pierced through the back of his head and exited through his forehead, splattering brains everywhere. Red and white matter flowed onto the ground.

The commotion inside the hall drew the attention of those outside. Some gang members went to notify the Black Tiger Gang's higher-ups.

What a scoundrel, daring to kill my men in the Black Tiger Gang.

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