The Martial Saint of Humanity, I Have Transformed Low-Level Martial Arts Into Immortal Martial Arts - Chapter 79

Chapter 79: Settling the Grudge! From Extremity to Prosperity!

“Master!”

A hint of surprise also flashed in Su Hao’s eyes. The man in plain clothing could stand unharmed between the two of them, showing just how formidable his strength was!

This man in cloth appeared unremarkable, with hair that was partly white and several wrinkles on his face, resembling an old farmer working in the fields. However, his pair of eyes were bright and spirited, exuding authority without the need for anger.

“The technique he just used… could it be Middle Grade Martial Arts?”

At the same time, Su Hao was quite astonished by the method the man in cloth employed, canceling out the two forces and then releasing them to the sides, which was incredibly profound!

“Master… Master!”

Seeing the man in cloth, Zhang Yuquan and the others were both surprised and delighted.

Being called “Master” by Zhang Yuquan and the others, this man’s identity was self-evident; he was Long Chen, the Master of the Dragon Spring Gang! A highly renowned expert in Evergreen City!

Moreover, Long Chen was indeed unfathomable, able to withstand the attacks of two top masters without any injuries.

“Master… quickly kill him! He has killed the Third Elder and other elites of the Dragon Spring Gang; he cannot be allowed to leave alive!”

Seeing Long Chen, Zhang Yuquan was overwhelmed with joy and hurriedly called out. He knew he was no match for Su Hao.

But as long as Long Chen, the indisputable strongest member of the Dragon Spring Gang, took action, he would undoubtedly be able to slay Su Hao on the spot!

“Now that the Master is here, we are saved!”

The young woman in the green attire and others also showed expressions of joy. Their combined efforts as Transforming Tendon Martial Artists had been no match for Su Hao, and they might have even lost their lives to him. Now that Long Chen had appeared, they felt they could save their own lives!

“Kneel!”

However, Long Chen’s face was grim, and he pressed down on Zhang Yuquan’s shoulder.

“Thud!”

Zhang Yuquan had just executed a deadly move but had already damaged his own meridians and muscles, leaving him at the end of his strength. Faced with Long Chen, he had no power to resist, his knees buckling and falling to the ground, causing cracks to form in the hard floor beneath him.

“Gang Master… what is the meaning of this?”

Zhang Yuquan’s face instantly showed confusion, and he called out anxiously.

Long Chen’s eyes glinted coldly as he stared at Zhang Yuquan, stating coldly, “You brought the elite members of our gang here without my permission, and it resulted in the death of the Third Elder. Shouldn’t you bear some responsibility for this?”

Zhang Yuquan’s mouth twitched slightly, and he quickly explained, “Gang Master… I simply heard that this ‘Wen Tailai’ was a remarkable hero, so I arranged a banquet to host him. Who would have thought he would be so unruly and unreasonable, forcibly demanding our Transforming Tendon Elixir recipe and even killing my fellow disciples of the Dragon Spring Gang? We had no choice but to take action against him…”

Zhang Yuquan was quite skilled at twisting the truth. Clearly, they had set a trap, harboring ill intentions and deliberately provoking Su Hao, but from his words, it seemed as though Su Hao was an unreasonable villain, while they were the aggrieved party.

Su Hao merely watched Zhang Yuquan’s performance with cold eyes, offering no defense. He didn’t need to defend himself; if Long Chen truly believed Zhang Yuquan’s words and intended to fight him, Su Hao was not afraid!

“Shut up! Do you really think I’ve become senile? Yuan Feng, you speak.”

Long Chen interrupted Zhang Yuquan and turned his gaze to Yuan Feng.

Yuan Feng shuddered at the sight of the authority and pressure in Long Chen’s eyes. He lowered his head, avoiding Zhang Yuquan’s anxious and somewhat threatening gaze, and spoke softly, “Reporting to the Gang Master, it was Deputy Gang Master Zhang who previously instructed me to follow Mr. Wen… and arranged the banquet to murder him. We were just following orders.”

Yuan Feng dared not lie in front of Long Chen and directly threw Zhang Yuquan under the bus, briefly explaining the circumstances of the situation.

Zhang Yuquan’s face turned pale. Although Long Chen had not been involved in gang affairs in recent years, he was still the true Gang Master, and none of the disciples or elders dared to openly defy him. If something went wrong, the other elders would not hesitate to distance themselves from him!

Long Chen understood this well. He raised his head to look at Su Hao, displaying a hint of a smile. “Brother Wen Tailai, I have heard of your deeds in recent days. Truly, you are a formidable young hero. After that earlier strike, it is evident that you are the victor, and Zhang Yuquan’s life belongs to you. Would you, for my sake, spare him?”

“He must die.”

Su Hao replied coldly. He didn’t care how much face Long Chen had; anyone who aimed to harm him would have to pay the most painful price.

“It’s Hong Ming…” Zhang Yuquan’s mouth twitched, and he hurriedly opened his mouth to say something.

“Crack!”

However, in the next moment, Long Chen struck Zhang Yuquan’s forehead with an abrupt slap, instantly causing Zhang Yuquan’s head to split open like a watermelon, with brain matter and blood flowing out.

Thud!

Zhang Yuquan’s eyes retained a glimmer of shock and reluctance. He had not expected that, as the Deputy Gang Master of the Dragon Spring Gang, and having contributed significantly over the years, Long Chen would kill him without any hesitation!

The hall fell into silence, and Yuan Feng and the others were momentarily stunned, shivering at the realization that the reclusive Gang Master of the Dragon Spring Gang was not someone to be trifled with. Having built such a large foundation, he was decisively ruthless!

With a single blow, Long Chen killed Zhang Yuquan and sighed, saying to Su Hao, “Brother Wen, this is Zhang Yuquan’s fault. If you are unwilling to forgive him, then I will take his life as a form of apology to you.”

Su Hao did not feel the slightest joy at Zhang Yuquan’s death; on the contrary, he responded coldly, “Gang Master Long, I hold no grudge against Zhang Yuquan, yet he attacked me without cause. Killing him now only severs the lead on this matter!”

Just a moment ago, Zhang Yuquan had clearly been about to expose who had instigated him to deal with Su Hao, but he had only mentioned Hong Ming before Long Chen killed him, which seemed more like a silencing act.

Long Chen sighed and said, “Brother Wen… you must understand who you have offended, and who has the power to compel Zhang Yuquan to act against you. It shouldn’t be difficult to guess, and I hope you can understand my predicament.”

Long Chen’s words stirred something in Su Hao’s heart. The one he had offended, who could manipulate someone like Zhang Yuquan, became clearer when he thought through it.

“Black Deer Army…”

Su Hao suddenly recalled something.

About half a year ago, he had received a bounty to eliminate the Blood Daoist. However, at that time, aside from the Blood Daoist, there was also Jin Bupo, who had invited the Blood Daoist to join the Black Deer Army, and he was a Chiliarch in the Black Deer Army.

Even though Su Hao had killed Jin Bupo, anyone in the Black Deer Army could easily figure out his involvement if they investigated the scene after the slaughter. Some members of the Black Deer Army were not going to let this slide, but in Evergreen City, they couldn’t directly take action. This is why Zhang Yuquan was asked to help find someone; Zhang Yuquan himself was likely connected to the upper echelons of the Black Deer Army.

Wen Tailai, known as the Blade Catcher, often appeared at the Inspector Department, so Zhang Yuquan dispatched Yuan Feng to keep watch outside the Inspector Department, waiting for him to show up. Initially, Zhang Yuquan had not intended to act personally; he wanted Yuan Feng to follow Wen Tailai, uncover his whereabouts and true identity, and then inform the Black Deer Army’s people to take action. However, unexpectedly, Yuan Feng, skilled in concealment, had been discovered and made an appointment to meet.

Zhang Yuquan realized he had already alerted the snake and didn’t have time to notify the Black Deer Army about this, so he decided to act himself. Unfortunately, he didn’t anticipate that Su Hao’s strength far exceeded their expectations, leading to his demise.

Moreover, Long Chen did not wait for Zhang Yuquan to finish speaking before striking him dead to eliminate any potential leaks. If outsiders learned of the Deputy Gang Master’s connection with the Black Deer Army, there would be no safe haven left for the Dragon Spring Gang in Evergreen City. Thus, Long Chen could not allow him to live or reveal any crucial details!

Before he died, Zhang Yuquan also disclosed a name, “Hong Ming.” Su Hao had never heard of this name before, but it seemed to belong to someone in the upper ranks of the Black Deer Army, prompting Long Chen to decisively kill him to avoid any entanglements.

Long Chen, with an apologetic expression, said to Su Hao, “Brother Wen, this incident was instigated by Zhang Yuquan acting on his own, and the others are not connected. However, since you are the victim, our Dragon Spring Gang holds some responsibility as well. Yuan Feng mentioned that you want the recipe for the Transforming Tendon Elixir? As long as you don’t leak it, we can hand it over to you as compensation. This matter arises from Zhang Yuquan’s actions, while the others were merely following orders.”