Using the Plan

Ershui City, Loach Street.

Wang Sheng hadn't expected that the Golden Bull Gang's target this time would be Loach Street.

But upon reflection, it made sense.

The street controlled by the Golden Bull Gang was not far from Loach Street.

Furthermore, Loach Street was a poor alley with no influential figures, so the Golden Bull Gang naturally wanted to extend their reach and collect protection fees.

Currently, Loach Street was controlled by a small gang called the Earth Dragon Gang, whose leader was at the Dark Energy level.

Previously, it hadn't been confirmed whether the Earth Dragon Gang leader was in the middle or late stage of Dark Energy, so the Golden Bull Gang hadn't made a move.

Recently, news confirmed that the Earth Dragon Gang leader was in the middle stage of Dark Energy. Upon hearing this, the Golden Bull Gang leader, Ox Cyclone, immediately became restless and ordered his men to grab their weapons, deciding to strike first and subdue the Earth Dragon Gang.

Wang Sheng took the opportunity to change his clothes. He wore a gray martial arts uniform embroidered with a bull's head, his face covered with a black cloth. He hurried over from a distance and, seeing the Golden Bull Gang members gathered at the entrance of Loach Street, joined them.

Ox Cyclone turned and saw Wang Sheng, nodding at him.

The other ordinary members of the Golden Bull Gang quickly made way, standing respectfully behind Wang Sheng and the other Bright Energy martial artists.

"Get lost!"

"Don't come out no matter what you hear, or don't blame us if you lose your lives."

The Golden Bull Gang members shouted, driving away pedestrians passing through the street.

In contrast, the Earth Dragon Gang members stood at the other entrance of Loach Street, also driving away the common folk.

"Wuwu, please let me go, sirs. I'm just a pickle seller, I don't have much money! I have a family to support, please, sirs! I'll kneel for you!"

"Nonsense, we're about to risk our lives. Forget your rotten pickles, if we took your silver, would you dare say a word!"

Whether it was the Golden Bull Gang or the Earth Dragon Gang, most of the people mixed in these small gangs were local ruffians, accustomed to bullying the common people.

Wang Sheng was familiarizing himself with his refined long saber, contemplating his plans for the upcoming fight.

These familiar voices reached Wang Sheng's ears, making him look up.

He saw that the person pleading with the Golden Bull Gang members to let her go was none other than Du Suo, who had previously trained with Wang Sheng at the Zhao Family Martial Arts Academy.

After failing to enter the Martial Path, Du Suo had tried to persuade Wang Sheng to give up with him and start a small business selling pickles.

He never expected to meet here.

However, because Wang Sheng wanted to keep his identity hidden due to his current position, he was masked, so Du Suo didn't recognize him at all.

Seeing the Golden Bull Gang members begin to forcibly search Du Suo for money, Du Suo's face was filled with despair and helplessness.

Wang Sheng couldn't help but shake his head, thinking that one still had to practice martial arts.

Without sufficient self-protection, no amount of wealth could be kept safe.

"Let him go."

Wang Sheng walked over, stood between Du Suo and several Golden Bull Gang members, and said calmly.

"Ah! It's Protector Wang."

"Since Protector Wang has spoken, we will certainly obey."

Seeing a Bright Energy martial artist step forward, the few Golden Bull Gang members immediately complied, releasing Du Suo and turning to harass others.

"Thank you for saving my life, Protector. I will never forget this! I will definitely pray for you at home!"

Du Suo's surprise at regaining his freedom made him immensely grateful to Wang Sheng. Without looking up, and not seeing Wang Sheng clearly, he bowed his head and kowtowed repeatedly in thanks.

"It's nothing. Leave here quickly."

Wang Sheng said indifferently.

Ox Cyclone paid no attention to these trivial matters. He wiped his long ax with one hand while staring intently at the Earth Dragon Gang leader, Hun Shui Long.

The Earth Dragon Gang leader was always known as Hun Shui Long; very few people knew his real name.

"Hahaha, I didn't expect the Golden Bull Gang to be so damn kind! Already trying to win people over?"

"I suddenly feel like eating pickles! Kid, come here!"

Hun Shui Long sneered, his eyes wide, and shouted fiercely, causing Du Suo to tremble uncontrollably.

"A loach trying to slap my Golden Bull Gang in the face. Today, I'll chop you up!"

Ox Cyclone pointed his long ax, his face contorted.

"Go!"

Wang Sheng paid no mind to Hun Shui Long's crazed, bloodthirsty gaze and urged Du Suo to leave immediately.

"This voice!"

As Du Suo got up to run, he glanced at Wang Sheng, who was standing close by. Even though Wang Sheng was masked, the voice sounded very familiar.

Hearing this voice for the second time, Du Suo, who had already found it familiar, suddenly remembered Wang Sheng from two months ago.

"How is this possible!"

"It's impossible!!!"

"How could Wang Sheng have reached Bright Energy!"

Du Suo's heart was filled with unimaginable shock, horror, and doubt.

"Kill!"

"Slaughter them!"

Before Du Suo could escape the street, Ox Cyclone and Hun Shui Long exchanged a few more insults and then immediately began fighting.

Du Suo, terrified, abandoned his pole for pickled vegetables, his face full of fear as he scrambled away.

Wang Sheng, wielding a refined long saber, faced a Bright Energy Martial Artist from the Earth Dragon Gang.

Long saber against long saber, they clashed under the enhancement of their energy. The wind howled, and amidst the glinting saber light and shadows, the sharp, ear-piercing sound of blades rang out, sparks flying.

"Friend, we have no enmity between us. Why must we fight and kill for others? How about we just go through the motions?"

The Bright Energy Martial Artist from the Earth Dragon Gang was a burly man with a full beard. He spoke cautiously, as if afraid of being overheard.

While they spoke, their sabers didn't stop, but the danger decreased significantly.

"Good!"

Wang Sheng nodded solemnly.

Thus, the two continued to fight while subtly distancing themselves from the main battle, hiding in a corner to fight their own duel.

The regular gang members fought with brutal savagery, screams echoing endlessly. Limbs were severed, and steaming blood stained the ground red.

Over a dozen Bright Energy Martial Artists paired off. Some fought precariously, while others slacked off even more obviously than Wang Sheng and his opponent.

The two gang leaders, however, were truly fighting with blood in their eyes. With all their might, they collapsed walls and shattered houses with their fists, their commotion the greatest.

"Heh, my gang leader seems no match for Gang Leader Niu! Brother, if you win, can I join?"

The burly man chatted as he fought.

"Of course! Your swordsmanship is good, friend. I can introduce you."

Wang Sheng replied.

"That's great. Alas, the Earth Dragon Gang's leader is truly a scoundrel, cruel and ruthless. He even tried to kill that commoner selling pickled vegetables just now. Your Golden Bull Gang is much better!"

The burly man added.

"Gang Leader Niu is kind and righteous. If you join my Golden Bull Gang, brother, you'll truly be in the right place!"

Wang Sheng said.

"Really? That's wonderful. Oh no, brother, behind you! Be careful!"

The burly man's expression suddenly turned anxious as he looked behind Wang Sheng.

However, there was no one behind Wang Sheng!

A high-speed long saber slashed through the air.

Saber light flashed, reflecting the grim, triumphant face beneath the burly man's anxious expression.

He really thought I was just playing around with him! the burly man thought. With his full effort and the previous setup, even if he couldn't kill the opponent, he could heavily injure him.

Hummm...

At the same time, When the burly man warned him, Wang Sheng didn't even look behind him. With one hand, he tapped himself several times.

Instantly, Wang Sheng's Blood Essence surged violently.

With a great increase in strength, The long saber in Wang Sheng's hand felt as light as a feather. Its speed and power struck terror into the Bright Energy Martial Artist!

The long saber struck first, despite being launched later!

The astonishing saber light tore through flesh and bone unimpeded.

A bearded head flew directly off.

"Liu Family's Blood Stacking Technique!"

The burly man's head was still blinking in mid-air, and this was the only thought that flashed through his mind.

"Two hundred taels of silver, got it!"

Wang Sheng looked at the burly man's head and exhaled.

Ox Cyclone, to motivate everyone, had offered a bounty at the start of the battle: two hundred taels of silver for killing a Bright Energy Martial Artist, and five taels for a regular gang member.

As for the burly man's scheme, it was too crude.

So Wang Sheng played along. When the burly man went all out, his guard down, and unable to switch moves, Wang Sheng unleashed the Blood Stacking Technique. He was one second faster than the burly man, and his long saber landed on his neck.