The entrance of Fenggu Garden was ablaze with car lights, as bright as day. They illuminated the figure lying on the ground, spitting blood and foam, a truly terrifying sight.
Witnessing two brothers severely injured in succession, each worse than the other, many in Han Shifei's team began to show fear. Yao Dong was simply too formidable, and his attacks were brutally heavy. Such injuries, even if not fatal, meant a complete ruin for life. They might be involved in the underworld, but that didn't mean they weren't afraid of death. In fact, the more involved they were, the more they feared it. A severe injury meant a life worse than death. Past enemies would seek revenge, and former "iron brothers" would kick them while they were down. The outcome would be miserable.
"Who else? Come on, I've only just warmed up. Who wants to go next!" Yao Dong shouted, his posture arrogant, enraging many in Han Shifei's group. But anger was one thing, and the fear of death was human nature. Seeing Yao Dong's ferocity, no one was willing to step forward.
Under the bright lights, Han Shifei's face was extremely grim, clouded with foreboding. The two men previously taken down were not minor figures; they were capable fighters in his ranks. To be defeated so easily, and with one likely permanently disabled, was shocking. The sight of his men showing fear ignited an unprecedented rage within Han Shifei. He did have top fighters, like Black Bear and Man Niu, who were formidable. However, since the incident at the casino, Black Bear was still imprisoned, and Man Niu was absent tonight. Facing Qin Chuan's aggressive group, Han Shifei felt caught in a dilemma for the first time. He had heard that Qin Chuan had some very skilled fighters, but he hadn't expected them to be this powerful; any one of them could single-handedly take on two of his men. No one knew how many more formidable individuals like Yao Dong Qin Chuan had.
"Uncle, when will Man Niu arrive?" Han Shifei asked Zhang Wenbo beside him, anxiety evident.
"He should be here soon. I called Man Niu as soon as the trouble started," Zhang Wenbo replied in a low voice.
"Whoever can defeat him, I'll reward them ten thousand yuan!" Han Shifei suddenly declared loudly. The group of subordinates, who had begun to feel fear, now had their eyes gleaming with greed and desire.
"Heh!" Just then, a light laugh echoed. Han Shifei frowned, his face darkening, and he glared fiercely at Qin Chuan. "What are you laughing at?"
"I'm laughing at the fact that the renowned Lord Han is truly nothing special, and in fact, quite disappointing!" Qin Chuan's mockery was undisguised, his words sharp and merciless. "As the saying goes, the general dictates the soldiers. I always thought that after dominating Yongnan County for so many years, Han Shifei, you must have many fierce generals and brave warriors under your command. Yet, what I've seen tonight is utterly disappointing! To fight a battle, you even need to tempt your subordinates with heavy rewards. A leader who operates like this has reached his twilight, his end!"
"Believe it or not, if I were in your shoes tonight, even if my men were outmatched, there would absolutely be no cowards among them!"
As Qin Chuan finished speaking, everyone on his side straightened their backs, puffed out their chests, and a strong sense of pride and unity enveloped the entire team. Unbeknownst to them, the team's hearts had become even closer, forging into a single fist. In stark contrast, Han Shifei's group was in turmoil, a mix of shame and anger. Han Shifei himself was burning with fury. Every word Qin Chuan spoke was like a sharp knife piercing his chest, causing a bone-chilling pain. For over a decade, no one had dared to challenge his authority. He, Han Shifei, was the "Lord Han" of Yongnan County, his mere name enough to make countless common people cry. This had led to his subordinates becoming arrogant and corrupt, increasingly weak and hollow. In their daily activities like collecting protection money, loan sharking, or gambling, they faced ordinary people whom they could easily intimidate. But when they encountered truly capable adversaries, their true colors were revealed.
As Han Shifei seethed with anger, car headlights suddenly appeared in the distance, accompanied by the rumbling of engines. The sudden commotion caused both confronting forces to look back. Two cars were speeding towards them.
"Screech!!" With a piercing screech of brakes, the two cars stopped by the roadside, kicking up clouds of dust. As the doors opened, a group of burly men emerged. The imposing figure stepping out of the first car was nearly six feet tall, exceptionally strong, and ferocious.
"Brother Niu is here!"
"Brother Niu, you've finally arrived!"
"Good day, Brother Niu!"
"Brother Niu!"
The newcomer was Man Niu, a renowned fierce general under Han Shifei, on par with Black Bear. Seeing Man Niu and his men appear, not only were the lesser members of the mob overjoyed, but Han Shifei's anxious face also showed a flicker of relief.
"Qin, you damn dare to come here and cause trouble? Who gave you the guts?" As soon as Man Niu stepped out of the car, he strode forward with his men, heading menacingly towards Qin Chuan. His aura was incredibly fierce, truly living up to his reputation as Han Shifei's most capable fighter. Seeing Man Niu and his men appear, the elder brother Qin Yang, second brother Qin Gang, and Bai Xiaoguang instinctively moved closer to Qin Chuan, shielding their boss. Everyone's eyes narrowed slightly, filled with chilling coldness.
"I'm talking to you, you damn mute!!" Seeing Qin Chuan hiding in the crowd, refusing to show his face or speak, Man Niu became even more arrogant. He pointed his finger and unleashed a torrent of foul language, spitting everywhere. The group of thugs following him also joined in with vicious insults, cursing everyone's ancestors. The coldness on the faces of Qin Chuan's team intensified, some clenching their fists.
"Who will go out and smash his teeth for me?"
"So he can't speak so wildly again!"
When Man Niu's group was acting outrageously, Qin Chuan slowly spoke.
"I'll do it!"
"I'll go!"
"Me!"
The responses came one after another. Yao Dong, Bai Xiaoguang, Qin's second brother, and even Qin Yang couldn't hold back. With cold smiles, they all wanted to deal with this reckless, foolish ox. Did he really think his size made him so arrogant? It was a laughable notion. As they argued over who would go, a figure stepped forward, casually picking up a saber lying on the ground.
"No need to argue, this one is mine!" Zheng Chengdao said slowly. The men who had been clamoring stopped their bickering upon seeing Zheng Chengdao's action and instead wore knowing, mysterious smiles.
"Brother Dao, I bet you'll finish that foolish ox within ten moves!" Bai Xiaoguang shouted.
"Nonsense, why would Brother Dao need ten moves for someone like that? Seven moves will be enough!" Yao Dong chimed in.
"I bet within five moves, I'll take him down. If I lose, I'll buy everyone drinks!" Qin Yang declared decisively.