The night fell!
Luofeng Mountain was peaceful, and a rare tension filled the Jinxiu Villa.
It was like the stillness before a storm!
After an unknown period of silence!
Suddenly, streaks of light appeared at the foot of Luofeng Mountain. Vehicles were arriving from afar, their number untold.
Jinxiu Villa occupied a high vantage point, allowing a clear view of the situation below.
Batianhu had arrived!
He brought many people with him, as evident from the numerous vans driving up the mountain. Some were his former subordinates, but many more came from other forces.
For the lower-level members of underground factions, the demise of their boss had little impact; it was merely a change of leader.
Therefore, it was normal for Batianhu to have many men now!
However, if Batianhu failed this time, these followers he absorbed from the overthrown factions would also scatter and join other forces.
But Batianhu currently appeared full of imposing momentum.
He leaped from the car, looked up at the heavily fortified Jinxiu Villa, and roared with laughter, "Where is that woman Liu Rumei? Hurry up and get yourself cleaned, waiting for me! Once I break through your Jinxiu Villa, I'm coming for you!"
At the main gate of Jinxiu Villa, Liu Zhendong stepped out, holding a saber, his face grim. "Batianhu, have you forgotten how you survived six years ago?"
Batianhu looked at him, a sinister look on his face. He naturally hadn't forgotten what happened six years ago.
It was also that time when he not only lost his position as overlord but also nearly died there, forcing a hasty retreat.
But this time, he was different. He had absolute confidence, not to mention a mysterious and powerful organization behind him. Just with the manpower he brought this time, he had sufficient chances of winning!
Batianhu revealed a cruel smile, "Liu Zhendong, don't worry. I will settle the score for six years ago. I will make sure you and Liu Rumei wish you were dead!"
After he spoke, he waved his hand.
Soon, six burly Jin Gangs emerged. Led by these Jin Gangs, Batianhu's followers also began to pull out their weapons from the cars.
On the side of Jinxiu Villa, everyone also held weapons. Liu Zhendong took the lead, "Let's fight them!"
The battle was imminent!
Such a large-scale battle was very rare, even within underground forces.
Those Jin Gangs were very strong, each possessing immense strength, like land tanks. Coupled with their numerical advantage, Batianhu's side held a significant edge.
However, Jinxiu Villa occupied favorable terrain and had defensive advantages, making it difficult for Batianhu to breach the villa in a short time.
Inside the Villa!
Listening to the sounds of fighting outside, Ye Cangtian drank his tea and sighed.
Indeed, where there were people, there was strife. It was like this abroad, and it was the same here, just on a different level.
Was this the Jianghu?
He didn't rush to act, after all, the people behind Batianhu hadn't appeared yet, nor had that bronze-masked killer.
He looked towards a certain pavilion within the villa and couldn't help but ask, "Liu Rumei, they are killing so fiercely outside, is the person inside not planning to act?"
Liu Rumei, concerned about the battle outside, couldn't help but give a wry smile upon hearing this.
"Mr. Ye might not understand Jinxiu Villa well. Although I am the nominal owner of Jinxiu Villa, in reality, I am merely a steward!"
"A steward?" Ye Cangtian was taken aback.
He truly hadn't paid much attention to Jinxiu Villa.
Liu Rumei explained, "Jinxiu Villa has a long history. Every few years, a nominal owner, or steward, is replaced! So, I only have management rights, not the right of disposal."
Ye Cangtian raised his eyebrows and couldn't help but smile, "Then, does that mean that person is the true owner of Jinxiu Villa?"
"No, he is the guardian of the villa!"
After Liu Rumei finished speaking, she added, "His duty is to protect Jinxiu Villa. Unless someone intrudes here and threatens the safety of the villa, he will not act!"
This was also why that person didn't act even when Liu Rumei was in danger outside!
His duty was to protect the villa, not to be Liu Rumei's subordinate to be ordered around. The two were simply performing their respective duties!
Ye Cangtian became somewhat curious about Jinxiu Villa. Although the person in the shadows was not extremely strong, having such a master guarding a villa was quite novel.
Of course, this was merely curiosity!
He didn't inquire further, believing that Liu Rumei might not reveal certain things to him.
The sounds of fighting continued outside!
However, at this moment, Ye Cangtian calmly said, "Finally, they are here!"
On the tall wall of Jinxiu Villa, a dark figure appeared, rapidly flashing towards their direction.
Ye Cangtian recognized him at a glance. It was the bronze-masked killer he had fought before and who had escaped after being heavily injured.
The fact that the other party suddenly appeared and charged forward was naturally directed at Liu Rumei.
Ye Cangtian leisurely picked up his tea and took a sip, with no intention of acting, as he was also curious whether the person in the shadows would make a move.
As Liu Rumei had said.
When the bronze-masked killer appeared and attacked rapidly.
"Those who trespass the villa shall die!"
From a nearby pavilion, a figure burst through the door and quickly went to meet the threat.
The bronze-masked killer's steps faltered, clearly not expecting another powerful expert within the villa. For a moment, he was forced to engage the newcomer.
The person who emerged from the pavilion was a swordsman, and his strength was indeed formidable, managing to be evenly matched with the bronze-masked killer for a time.
This was the first time Ye Cangtian had seen this person.
In this small Yangzhou, especially within Jinxiu Villa, to have such a master hidden, it was no wonder Liu Rumei was not worried about Batianhu's attack before.
However, if Batianhu were merely a simple underground overlord, it would be one thing. But all signs indicated that he was not as simple as he appeared.
Someone was behind him!
And the bronze-masked killer and the six Jin Gangs, perhaps even Batianhu himself, were merely pawns in that person's game.
"Are they still not coming out?"
Ye Cangtian looked around, and a smile appeared on his face. He lit a cigarette and stood up, "The one in the shadows, do you need me to force you out?"
No one responded.
Apart from the sounds of fighting outside, and the battle between the bronze-masked killer and the swordsman nearby, there was still no movement from the surroundings.
Liu Rumei frowned and asked in a low voice, "Mr. Ye, are you saying there are still powerful individuals in the shadows?"
"Perhaps!"
Ye Cangtian smiled and offered no explanation. He lightly lifted his foot and walked towards the bronze-masked killer and the swordsman.
Just as the two were locked in a heated battle, Ye Cangtian suddenly struck like lightning, sending a palm towards the bronze-masked killer.
The bronze-masked killer, who had been fighting evenly with the swordsman, panicked upon sensing someone attacking from behind and tried to dodge. Despite his quick reaction, he still took a palm strike from Ye Cangtian.
The bronze-masked killer spat out a mouthful of blood and retreated two steps with apprehension.
Ye Cangtian looked up at the distance with a smile, exhaled a smoke ring, and said, "If you don't make a move soon, I'll kill this guy, then kill Batianhu and those six Jin Gangs outside. Your pawns will be gone!"
The next moment!
A voice echoed from the shadows, seemingly sighing, "Alas! It seems the only variable in this plan is you, Ye Cangtian!"
Soon, on the rooftop of a building, a person wearing a silver mask and a silver robe appeared.