inspire-indiana 59. Specially Comes to Challenge
59. Specially Comes to Challenge
"To be honest, Brother Chu, although my Tiger Gang is based in the East City, we do know quite a bit about the North City. May I ask which gang you'd like to inquire about?" Zhao Dahu nodded.
"The Beggars' Gang, the Thieves' Gang, the Flying Gang, the Iron-Clad Gang..."
Chu Xuan named six or seven gangs in a row.
"Heh, the Beggars' Sect, huh..."
Zhao Dahu immediately began to introduce them one by one, as if reciting a familiar story.
It must be said that Ye Zhiyi's collected information was very accurate, and not much different from what Zhao Dahu said.
After listening, Chu Xuan didn't hide anything and recounted the theft at Jinxiu Pavilion. He then looked at Zhao Dahu and asked, "Chief Zhao, which gang do you think is most likely to have committed the crime?"
Zhao Dahu frowned and pondered for a moment before saying, "Stealing so much valuable property without being detected... Brother Chu's suspicions are correct; only the gangs in Beicheng could pull it off. However..."
People from the north city, when they enter the inner city to steal, usually only dare to commit petty thefts. For such a large-scale theft, perhaps Jinxiu Pavilion has offended someone?
Chu Xuan nodded, staring at Zhao Dahu: "Can you find out who did it?"
"this……"
Zhao Dahu hesitated for a moment.
If the lost item is a small, valuable item, it will be extremely difficult to investigate.
But since such a large quantity of goods were lost from Jinxiuge, the investigation would be much easier. It's impossible for one person to do something so meticulous.
Gangs don't have that much discipline either.
The problem is that if he finds out, he will inevitably offend the other party, and may even offend the people behind them!
If no investigation is conducted...
Zhao Dahu glanced at Chu Xuan, who was eyeing him menacingly, and felt that he was not going to get through today!
Seeing Zhao Dahu hesitate, Chu Xuan remained silent.
Zhao Dahu gritted his teeth and said, "If Brother Chu trusts me, just wait for me for an hour. I'll definitely find out the truth for you!"
"Thanks for your hard work!"
Chu Xuan nodded.
After welcoming Chu Xuan into the VIP room, Zhao Dahu went out to instruct his men to gather information.
One hour later.
Zhao Dahu strode up to Chu Xuan, grinning, and said, "Brother Chu, I haven't failed you! I've found out—it was the Ironclad Gang who did it!"
"Sure?"
Chu Xuan looked at Zhao Dahu with a half-smile and said, "This time, Chief Zhao won't use me as a pawn again, will he?"
Zhao Dahu felt a chill run down his spine and quickly patted his chest to assure him, "Absolutely true! Brother Chu, if I'm lying to you, you can rip my head off and use it as a football!"
"This information came from one of the Ironclad Gang's thieves, as heard by one of my men. That guy was involved in the operation last night and even got a hefty reward. He mumbled this after he was drunk..."
"good!"
Chu Xuan stood up. "We're even!"
After saying that, he turned and left.
After Chu Xuan's figure disappeared, Zhao Dahu plopped down in a chair, wiped the fine sweat from his forehead, and his face was full of relief and relaxation!
Ever since he heard that Chu Xuan had broken through to the Dark Force realm, he had been living in constant fear and anxiety.
When he took the initiative to apologize to Chu Xuan, although he didn't say anything provocative, he did indeed intend to make the two sides fight like dogs.
He never expected that Chu Xuan was also a master of Ming Jin, and that he had even managed to kill Meng Qing on the arena!
After that, he even broke through to the level of internal strength!
Zhao Dahu has developed dark circles under his eyes from staying up late, and he's worried that one day Chu Xuan will suddenly sneak into his room while he's sleeping and slap him to death!
"Phew, we're even! That's good!"
"Finally, I can get a good night's sleep!"
……
night.
Ironclad Gang Headquarters.
The gang leader, Yao Danian, was in his forties. He wore a long gown and had a refined, fair complexion. He didn't look like a gang member; he looked more like a schoolteacher.
"Any movement from Jinxiu Pavilion?"
At this moment, Yao Danian was sitting in the main seat, listening to a report from one of his subordinates.
"Reporting to the leader, the Brocade Pavilion has invited Chu Xuan over; he's the Dark Force martial artist from the Lu Family Martial Arts School. He's a retainer of the Brocade Pavilion," the junior leader reported.
"Chu Xuan?"
Yao Danian raised an eyebrow. "Just Chu Xuan? Didn't the people from Jinxiu Pavilion ask anyone else from the Lu Family Martial Arts School to help?"
Before taking action, he had thoroughly investigated Jinxiu Pavilion and naturally knew everything about Chu Xuan.
He's only just broken through to the Dark Force realm; he's not qualified to be presumptuous in front of him!
It would be more like it if it were Liang Qiusong or Wei Hong!
"No!"
The foreman reported, "After Chu Xuan left Jinxiu Pavilion, he didn't come to the North City, but went to the East City instead."
"That's good!" Yao Danian breathed a sigh of relief.
As long as the people from Jinxiu Pavilion couldn't persuade Lu Tong, everything was fine. Everyone else was the same to him!
There are people behind you, just like everyone else.
"By the way, where did you say Chu Xuan went? East City?" Yao Danian chuckled. "This Chu Xuan, is he just a blockhead who only knows how to practice martial arts?"
Anyone with a bit of experience would know that they should come to Beicheng to investigate.
However, it wouldn't matter if it were Chu Xuan or Lu Tong.
If the other party can't find that batch of goods, are they going to kill me?
Yao Danian was completely relieved and instructed his men, "Make sure to guard that shipment well! Our mission will be complete in three days at most..."
"Master...Master, something terrible has happened..."
A young man dressed in Ironclad Gang attire, head bowed, anxiously reported to his superior, "The goods from Jinxiuge are missing..."
"What?"
Yao Danian's expression changed drastically. He stood up abruptly, grabbed the other man by the collar, and roared, "Gone? Didn't I tell you to keep a close eye on it? How could it be gone? That was Young Master Qian's order..."
"Wait, who are you? I've never seen you before."
Yao Danian's expression changed again halfway through his sentence. He exclaimed in surprise and tried to back away!
Unfortunately, it was too late!
Chu Xuan punched Yao Danian squarely in the chest!
The condensed internal energy erupted instantly, piercing through the surrounding energy like steel needles and pouring into his body.
"what……"
At the critical moment, Yao Danian let out a loud shout, his muscles bulged slightly under his dark robe, and his skin even turned a faint bronze color.
Bang~!
A muffled thud exploded, like a boulder crashing into a wall, causing the torches inside the hall to flicker.
Yao Danian's clothes ripped open at the chest, and his body flew backward, smashing into the wall behind him with a bang, creating a huge dent.
"Wow……"
Yao Danian spat out a mouthful of blood, but quickly dodged, widening the distance between himself and Chu Xuan.
"Who are you?"
Yao Danian glared at Chu Xuan and spoke coldly.
The iron armor beneath his ribs rippled violently from the impact, the pain in his internal organs intensified, and a trace of blood trickled from the corner of his mouth.
If it weren't for the fact that his Iron Armor Technique was best suited for defense, and if he hadn't already cultivated it to the second level, the Copper Skin level, that punch would have been enough to kill him!
"Such strong defense!"
Chu Xuan couldn't help but sigh when he saw that his sneak attack had failed to achieve the desired effect.
"My name is Chu Xuan, and I greet Chief Yao!"
Chu Xuan cupped his hands in a respectful gesture towards Yao Danian and said solemnly, "I have long admired Chief Yao's Ironclad Kung Fu, and have come today to challenge him. Let us determine who is superior and decide our fate!"
"You dare challenge your mother!"
Yao Danian roared angrily, his body like an iron tower crashing into Chu Xuan, his fists carrying fierce force, aiming straight for Chu Xuan's face.
When the Iron Armor Skill is pushed to its limit, the force in the fists is like steel colliding, producing a whistling sound.
He had anticipated that Chu Xuan would come knocking on his door, and had even devised a plan to deal with it.
But I never expected that Chu Xuan would be so shameless. Not only did he pretend to be one of my subordinates to launch a sneak attack, but he also had the audacity to challenge me!
Absolutely shameless!
Who the hell is actually involved in the gang?
Chu Xuan remained expressionless, showing no fear whatsoever.
Although that attack didn't cripple Yao Danian, it did seriously injure him.
Facing Yao Danian's charging fists, Chu Xuan advanced instead of retreating, using the power of Bajiquan to cover his arms and continuously block!
Although Yao Danian was a veteran of internal strength cultivation, he had long passed his peak and his qi and blood were declining!
After several dozen moves, Chu Xuan estimated his current strength!
After mastering the Heavenly Ladder technique, he possessed triple strength and easily blocked Yao Danian's attack.
Even without a sneak attack, he was confident he could kill his opponent!
Of course, a fierce battle is inevitable!
Chu Xuan shifted his body slightly to the side, dodging the punch while simultaneously throwing out his left fist.
It was still the "elbow strike to the ribs" from Bajiquan, with the elbow carrying hidden force, striking Yao Danian's ribs hard.
"Bang!"
Another muffled sound.
Yao Danian groaned and was forced back three steps. The iron energy under his ribs was jolted by the impact, and the pain in his internal organs became more intense. Blood spilled from the corner of his mouth again.
"Why is Chief Yao acting so impulsively?"
Chu Xuan stood still and said in a deep voice, "I have come here only to spar with Chief Yao to prove my martial arts skills. If Chief Yao is not willing, he can simply refuse. Why get so angry?"
"Shameless!"
Yao Danian, his mouth full of blood, yelled, "Do you think I'm a stupid pig? Today I'm going to slaughter you!"
He roared in fury, his eyes blazing with rage.
His anger aggravated his internal injuries, causing him to swallow another mouthful of blood.
He swallowed it down, and taking advantage of the moment, he changed his right fist into a palm, and with the force of Iron Armor Kung Fu, he slammed it hard into Chu Xuan's chest!
This time, Chu Xuan held back, unleashing all his hidden strength in an all-out attack, showcasing the fierce and domineering power of Bajiquan to the fullest extent.
The punch was like a tiger descending a mountain, aimed straight for Yao Danian's chest!
boom!
The punch landed squarely on Yao Danian's chest, the hidden force instantly penetrating his iron armor and striking his heart.
Yao Danian's body jolted violently, and the murderous intent in his eyes vanished instantly, replaced by unbelievable despair!
The iron aura around his body quickly dissipated, and his bronze skin returned to normal, tinged with a deathly gray!
"You...you..."
He couldn't believe it.
Chu Xuan is actually that strong.
Even without a sneak attack, he would be no match for him!
"Don't kill me! I was just doing this for money..."
Chu Xuan didn't pause. He delivered another blow with his left fist, slamming it hard into Yao Danian's face. The hidden force exploded, turning Yao's skull into a mess.
Yao Danian swayed, then collapsed to the ground with a thud, his eyes wide open, dying with unseeing eyes!
He couldn't believe it until his death. He had cultivated Iron Armor Skill for many years and was even capable of fighting against a master of Dark Force. In the end, he died at the hands of a "newbie" who had just broken through to Dark Force!
"Me too!"
Chu Xuan sighed, then quickly squatted down to feel around.
Soon, a stack of silver notes was found, but the "Iron Armor Skill" manual that Chu Xuan wanted most was not there!
Chu Xuan turned his head and looked at the little leader who was already terrified and slumped on the ground, having wet his pants.
The other party did not escape!
"He's quite a clever person!"
Chu Xuan's hidden energy had already locked onto his opponent; if he dared to escape, he would be met with a fatal blow.
"Master Chu... Master Chu, spare my life! I know where Yao Danian's valuables are hidden, as well as the goods of Jinxiu Pavilion..." The henchman immediately knelt down and begged for mercy.
"Lead the way!" Chu Xuan said calmly.
"yes!"
The other person immediately got up and walked towards Yao Danian's bedroom.
The outside world was already in complete chaos.
There's no such thing as loyalty among gang members. Once they realized Yao Danian had been killed, they all started packing their things and running away.
When Chu Xuan came out of Yao Danian's room, he was carrying a package.
It was full of gold and silver.
What pleased Chu Xuan the most was that he had found Yao Danian's "Iron Armor Skill"!
The name is a bit too common!
But its defense is also genuinely strong!
Even though Yao Danian had only cultivated to the copper skin level, he was able to withstand a sneak attack and still have the strength to fight back.
If Chu Xuanzhen was just a newly awakened Dark Force cultivator, even if Yao Danian stood there and let him hit him, he probably wouldn't be able to break through the opponent's defense!
Soon, the leader led Chu Xuan to a rockery. After moving a large rock, they found a tunnel entrance, which was about the size of a room and filled with all sorts of things.
These are the very goods that Jinxiu Pavilion lost!
……
Jinxiu Pavilion.
At this moment, as time passed, Ye Zhiyi's heart sank to the bottom.
There has been no reply from Chu Xuan yet.
If the goods cannot be delivered on time tomorrow, the huge compensation alone will be enough to bankrupt Jinxiuge.
Lu Xiaoshuang could no longer sit still. She stood up and said, "I'm going to find my father right now! Zhiyi, don't worry, even if we can't find that batch of goods for the time being, with my father's influence, they won't refuse to postpone the delivery for a few days..."
"Miss, the goods have been found!"
Manager Sun rushed in excitedly, his face beaming with joy. "Young Master Chu has found that batch of goods! It's at the Ironclad Gang in the North City! It's already been delivered to the warehouse!"
"Found it!"
Ye Zhiyi's body trembled, and she suddenly stood up.
Her lips trembled slightly as she looked at Manager Sun in disbelief, "Really...found it?"
"Miss, it's true, everything has been found! Not a single penny was lost!" Manager Sun repeated.
Ye Zhiyi finally realized that this was not a hallucination.
Lu Xiaoshuang looked incredulous: "Chu Xuan, how did he find it so quickly? And how did he convince the Ironclad Gang to hand over this shipment?"
She could understand if Chu Xuan could find this batch of goods.
Perhaps Chu Xuan really does have some crime-solving abilities!
But Yao Danian, the leader of the Ironclad Gang, was a veteran of internal strength training, and his external martial arts skills were known as "invulnerable to swords and spears"!
Chu Xuan is neither Liang Qiusong nor Wei Hong!
He's only at the initial stage of internal strength; why should he expect Yao Danian to obediently hand over the goods?
Shopkeeper Sun grinned so wide his mouth stretched to his back teeth, then looked at his young mistress with admiration before replying, "Young Master Chu didn't go to negotiate with the Ironclad Gang! He only went to kill Yao Danian!"
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