Chapter 620 (1/2)

Chapter 620: Crushed

Translator: Udeze Editor: Udeze

After glancing at his trusted henchman who was driving the car, Shao Mingzhen then spoke with a voice that only he and Du Yunlong could hear, “The reason why I want to control the underground forces in Shuangqing Province is to get closer to Chen Zhizhong’s Master, so that I can help him a bit whenever he comes across something his hands are unsuited to act.”

What?

Du Yunlong was taken aback. He looked at his Master with disbelief, as tempestuous waves raged inside his heart. This meant that the reason why his Master was trying his best to control the underground forces of Blue City was to… fawn upon someone else?

This… how could this be?

The identity of his Master was something Du Yunlong was perfectly aware of. Other than controlling the underground forces of several provinces, his Master also controlled two major companies with total assets of over 10 billion yuan, and the most notable of all was that his identity as a cultivator who possessed a mysterious power.

And yet, he unexpectedly still needed to fawn upon someone else despite this?

“Your cultivation is still very low, so your vision is still too shallow,” sighed Shao Mingzhen. “In the future, you will perhaps meet some people who are stronger than me in the world, who are capable enough to give me many benefits only by casually giving a few pointers. Anyways, since you already broke through to the Foundation Establishment Stage, I’ll take you to see him a few days later!”

This revelation from Shao Mingzhen shocked Du Yunlong. Ever since he formally acknowledged him as his Master since he was five years old, Miao Wentang from Haiqing Province was the only cultivator he knew of. He thought that he was already very formidable now that he had reached the Foundation Establishment Stage—a state where he could become a presence countless people would look up to. Yet now, who could have ever thought that there would be more who were stronger than his Master in this world.

“Thank you, Master!” Replied Du Yunlong with gratitude.

He had followed and cultivated under Shao Mingzhen’s tutelage from five to 16 years old and spent most of his time with him. In his eyes, Shao Mingzhen was more intimate than his own biological parents.

Quickly after, the two cars drove into the Clearlake Club. Shao Mingzhen didn’t get off the car since it was a conflict between ‘children’, something that didn’t require him to act at all. His gaze followed Du Yunlong as he entered the building, as then he slowly closed his eyes to ponder about things he had in possession that could make Tang Xiu take fancy in.

Inside the Seacraft Hall.

Just as Du Yunlong walked inside with his two men, he slightly furrowed his brows. He didn’t pay a glance to Du Yunjie who had been badly beaten, and even felt that his little brother deserved such a beating, else he would incite more trouble all day and would surely cause a big mess in the future. The scene that took his attention was A’ Qiang’s dead body on the floor, as well as the miserable state of dozens of his men.

“Yunlong.” Huang Xu immediately got up from the sofa upon seeing Du Yunlong and gave an eye sign, with his back against Tang Xiu and Long Zhengyu.

Du Yunlong narrowed his eyes and nodded. Then he looked at Du Yunjie and coldly said, “This is the second time tonight, isn’t it? Does being forced to cry out for help feels that good to you?”

Du Yunjie was never afraid of his parents but was toward his big brother who possessed a terrifying strength. His lips squirmed a few times upon hearing Du Yanlong’s question, before lowering his head to answer, “It’s my fault, Brother.”

After snorting coldly again, Du Yunlong then turned to Tang Xiu and Long Zhengyu and indifferently said, “Two gentlemen, I’m well aware of my little brother’s character, and I’m afraid that he’s the first one who provoked you first. I would like to apologize to both of you on his behalf. I hope that you can have a broad mind and not stoop down to the likes of this ignorant brat.”

“Thank God there’s still a sensible person in the Du Family!” Said Long Zhengyu indifferently. “Your apology is needless since a third party is not needed when settling conflicts, so we naturally have nothing to blame you.”

“I already said that I apologize.” Du Yunlong unable to refute as he nodded and said, “Now let’s talk about something else. I’m sure you already know that A’ Qiang is someone backed by my family. Now that he is dead, it should be you who did that, shouldn’t it? And the rest is badly injured and some should have become disabled. Both of you acted too ruthless, I think you should explain this to me.”

“If it wasn’t for us possessing some abilities, it would have been us to end up in such a bad luck today!” Long Zhengyu sneered. “If it did happen, then who would explain it to us, huh?”

Du Yunlong fell into silence, but his sharp eyes glanced back and forth at the duo.

Tang Xiu, whose body was half-nesting on the sofa, folded his arms while letting out a smile and said, “So, what kind of confession do you want from us?”

“Men exchange fists with their power, money, and connections. But I can tell that you don’t bully others on someone else’s power, so I don’t feel like using these methods either. Given the fact that you can kill A’ Qiang and heavily injure his men is evidence that your individual martial strength is formidable. I’ll accompany you in a fight. I’ll do whatever you want if you win, but you will bow your head to apologize and give A’ Qiang and his men a proper aftermath deal.”

Tang Xiu ruminated for a moment before smilingly saying, “What good aftermath deal do you want, exactly?”

“You two don’t seem like people who are short on money,” said Du Yunlong. “So you will compensate 10 million yuan to A’ Qiang’s family and pay 2 million yuan for their each of their medical expenses.”

“You’re not bad.” Tang Xiu smiled. “A lot more benevolent than me. Alright, I’m probably not a man if I were to refuse that.”

After saying that, Tang Xiu got up from the sofa.

“Tang Xiu, this…” said Huang Xu hastily with a change in expression.

“It’s alright. It’s just for fun!” Tang Xiu smiled. “Rest assured, I promise I won’t kill him.”

Huang Xu forced a smile and said, “Tang Xiu, I’m afraid…”