activa-t Chapter 68 Bloodlust at its Peak
Chapter 68 Bloodlust at its Peak
September 5th, noon.
The townspeople, upon hearing of the sudden arrival of the Cao family, were all watching in disbelief. Many were quite alarmed, thinking that war was imminent. However, the situation developed in a way that exceeded everyone's expectations.
The largest restaurant in Bai Niao Town, Xian Shi Guan, was booked out by the Cao family today.
Huang Xuanyun, the head of the Huang family's medicinal herb fields, led six experts from the Huang family into Zhenyuan Street, where they ran into Tie Long, the deputy leader of the Sand Boat Gang.
"Is Young Master Huang going to a banquet?"
Tie Long's expression was strange.
Huang Xuanyun asked in astonishment, "So the Cao family invited you too?"
Tie Long also had five skilled members of the Sand Ship Gang by his side.
Both sides were on high alert for this round of negotiations, bringing their top leaders with them, but things seemed to be getting a little strange.
"Two tables for one person?" Huang Xuanyun's eyes flashed. "This Song Shen is incredibly audacious!"
Tie Long scoffed, "This guy's a patrol captain now, all that promotion and his arrogance's gotten to him. The invitation only said I had to leave the Cao family's medicinal herb fields, huh! Does he really think he's someone important?"
Huang Xuanyun smiled upon hearing this.
"What captain? He's just a watchdog for the Cao family. Don't be fooled by his official hat. He's still a lackey of the Cao family! Who knows when the Cao family will fall from power and he won't be able to keep his captain's hat anymore."
Tie Long nodded and asked, "What kind of person is this Song Shen?"
Huang Xuanyun thought for a moment and said, "I have a few things to offer, but that's about it."
Tie Long said with a wry smile, "It seems that he rose to power at a young age and hasn't suffered many setbacks."
After speaking, he looked at the two middle-aged men in black beside Huang Xuanyun and said solemnly, "I didn't expect Young Master Huang to bring the Rock-Shattering Hand and the Heavenly Fire Blade. It seems I haven't taken them seriously enough."
These two men were tall and imposing, with prominent temples, clearly skilled martial arts practitioners.
The two masters merely nodded in response to the deputy leader of the Sand Ship Gang, displaying considerable arrogance.
Tie Long didn't take it to heart. These two were indeed extremely skilled and quite old, so it was normal for them to be overconfident.
Huang Xuanyun smiled leisurely: "I don't know where the Heavenly Blade Eagle came from, but he killed that demon, allowing the Cao family to survive by sheer luck. Hmph! Does the Cao family think they can still be the same as before? When the Cao family's patriarch was alive, my Huang family would give him a wide berth, but now?"
As he spoke, a murderous aura appeared on his face.
"Now is the time to kick a dog when it's down! This time, we must wipe them out completely and let the Cao family know what pain is! So that these fools won't still have any unrealistic fantasies."
Tie Long laughed heartily: "Young Master Huang, are you turning this dinner party into a killing field? ... It just so happens that I, Tie Long, am a rough man, and my brothers and I just want to watch the show and have a good feast while we're at it."
Nearby, several Sand Boat Gang experts who had come with Tie Long revealed cruel smiles.
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Below the Food Immortal Pavilion
Cao Shengzhi earnestly advised, "Xiao Song, it's not too late to regret it now. I think we should go up with you. If things really turn out badly, at least we'll have someone to help us."
Song Shenyi waved his hand and said, "No need. You all just surround the restaurant. If anyone tries to escape from inside, you all take them down!"
"..."
Cao Shengzhi looked at Song Shen speechlessly, feeling utterly powerless.
Song Shen meant that he alone was going to surround all the Sand Boat Gang and the dozen or so skilled fighters from the Huang family? And that he would capture anyone who escaped later? Cao Shengzhi felt his head throbbing and couldn't understand it at all.
Song Shen gave his final instructions and stepped into the restaurant.
Cao Shengzhi sighed bitterly, "Liu Shuisheng, Zhang Baolu, how exactly do you two bosses lead yourselves in your work?"
Liu Shuisheng was the most direct, saying in a simple and honest manner, "Our boss is very capable. If Third Master Cao has any questions, he'll have to learn from him."
"..."
Cao Shengzhi turned his head away, giving up on communication.
Song Shen climbed the steps and had just reached the top of the restaurant, taking his seat in the main seat, when footsteps came from below.
Huang Xuanyun, a young man in brocade robes, came up the stairs, followed by several skilled fighters.
Song Shen rose to greet him: "Young Master Huang, please have a seat."
Huang Xuanyun said in surprise, "Song Shen, you are really audacious. I thought you were just talking nonsense, but I never expected you to actually come alone. This makes me somewhat fond of your talent."
After he finished speaking, footsteps sounded again behind him, and Tie Long, the deputy leader of the Sand Ship Gang, entered.
The Sand Ship Gang has three vice leaders, and Tie Long is one of them.
Song Shen smiled and said, "Young Master Huang's kindness is too much for me to bear."
Unlike Huang Xuanyun, Tie Long didn't act so elegantly. He immediately sat down and said in a loud voice, "Song Shen, you have guts. I respect you. But the Cao family is a sinking ship. If you know what's good for you, I might give you some face."
Song Shen nodded and said, "Vice Chief Tie is benevolent. It seems that today's negotiations will definitely proceed smoothly."
Tie Long chuckled but did not respond to the remark.
Huang Xuanyun observed Song Shen's every move for a moment, taking in all of Song Shen's actions.
With such a humble attitude, do they still want to take back the Cao family's assets? Young Master Huang sneered inwardly.
"Well then, since Brother Song is so sincere, my Huang family won't make things difficult for you. How about this, I'll give you that piece of land at the foot of Swallow Slope, so you can go back and report."
The land below Swallow Slope is the most barren section of the Cao family's medicinal herb fields, and it is usually used for composting.
Song Shen shook his head upon hearing this, but before he could speak, Tie Long slammed his hand on the table and said, "Hey, hey, hey, why isn't the food served yet? What can you say with just words? We can talk business after a few drinks!"
Huang Xuanyun waved his folding fan and chuckled, "Chief Tie is absolutely right. We're hungry too."
"That makes sense, let's serve the food!"
Song Shen raised his hand.
Before long, the table was laden with dishes, but the guests all turned pale.
What dishes did Song Shen order today?
Scallion and tofu salad, pickled radish, peanuts, dried tofu, smashed cucumber...
Song Shengqian smiled and said, "As you all know, our household has been going through a lot lately, and we're all tightening our belts. Please don't mind."
After these words were spoken, the previously harmonious banquet immediately took on a chilling tone.
After a long silence, Tie Long suddenly gritted his teeth and said, "It seems you never intended to have a proper discussion!"
A dozen cold, piercing gazes shot towards Song Shen.
With a soft sigh, Song Shen said gently, "So-called negotiations are about mutual understanding and compromise. It seems you all haven't understood what I mean at all..."
Huang Xuanyun said disdainfully, "Understand? From the beginning until now, I have not seen what you are trying to do. Yes, your Cao family is best at making medicine. Without the medicinal fields, you will be cutting off your own arm. Do you want to take back some of the land? Let me tell you, you will not get back a single cent."
Song Shen shook his head and said, "It's not just a little bit. Let me correct you, you are encroaching on the Cao family's medicinal herb fields. The land deeds for these medicinal herb fields are all there. What you are doing... is illegal."
Tie Long and Huang Xuanyun burst into laughter at the same time, and those present also couldn't help but smile.
"Damn it, the Cao family is nothing now. You, a dog of a servant, still want to have some shame? You don't deserve it! It's already a huge favor that I, the gang leader, have given you to come here. Now, even if you kneel down and kowtow, you won't leave this restaurant alive!"
Tie Long suddenly stood up and forcefully flipped the table over with his large hand.
The various dishes on the table were overturned and scattered all over the floor.
"Not only will you not get the medicinal herb field, but you and all those lackeys of the Cao family downstairs will all be leaving behind some spare parts today!"
The pulsation of Qi and blood circulation begins quietly.
Song Shen sighed softly and stood up.
"It seems that going through the motions of politeness before resorting to force is indeed a bit redundant." He slowly stood up, stretching his limbs. "But it's not my fault that I value decorum; it's just that you bunch of rude and low-class people don't deserve it. How can shameless bastards like you be changed?"
"There is no other way but to kill him."
Tie Long strode forward, "Let's follow the rules of the martial world!"
Huang Xuanyun sneered, "Since that's the case, then we'll have to fight with fists."
Before he could finish speaking,
Song Shen has already left the place he was in.
"Young master, be careful!"
The palm strikes shot forward like raindrops, the force suddenly exploding in the air. When the iron palms were three feet away from the body, the air cannons that burst out in the air had already caused a loud noise throughout the entire floor.
Mighty Vajra Palm - Vajra Mountain-Piercing Technique!
"Arrogant!!"
Zhang Biao, nicknamed "Rockbreaker," was the most skilled in close-quarters combat. Before anyone else could react, he was the first to strike, his iron palms, nicknamed "Rockbreaker," striking horizontally through the air. Instantly, bones and muscles creaked, and the force, like lightning, struck tons of energy along the joints of his bones.
BOOM!!!
A violent explosion of energy resounded, and Zhang Biao, who was known as a heavy puncher, let out a pig-like scream after the collision.
"ah!!!!!!"
At the point where the iron palms clashed, his hands twisted, muscles tore apart, and bones broke. Then, the sleeves on his arms exploded violently, and the muscles were completely torn apart in an instant, turning into a pile of minced meat.
Song Shen barely paused. The Dragon-Surging Steps erupted from beneath his feet, propelling him forward another foot like a cannonball. His Iron Palm strike, with thunderous force, slammed into Zhang Biao's chest, shattering his sternum completely.
After a short, muffled groan, Zhang Biao smashed a large hole in the wall like a rag doll.
Undeterred, Zhang Biao continued his downward spiral, trailing beads of blood.
It landed with a thud in the middle of the street.
Blood splattered seven steps away, and shattered bones flew everywhere.
The Cao family members waiting downstairs watched this shocking scene with utter disbelief, as if struck by lightning.