61: Chapter 61 Zhao Hongfei: Bold in Appearance but Weak in Resentment
The morning sun was as vibrant as ever; despite the massive chaos in Jiangkou City, the entrance to the Undead Mountain Dungeon was still packed with Professionals.
Everyone was waiting in line to enter the dungeon.
"Move aside! I told you not to block the way, you bastard!"
A group of rakishly dressed Professionals violently shoved the people waiting in line and forced their way to the front.
Their behavior quickly drew the dissatisfaction of some Professionals, who stepped forward to condemn them.
"Hey! Who are you guys? What right do you have to cut in line?!"
"Exactly! What kind of trash are you!"
"Shut up! Do you have any idea who this is? Open your dog eyes and take a good look—this is the Young Guild Master of the Tyrant Slaughter Guild, Young Master Zhao Hongfei!"
"Are you trying to go against our Tyrant Slaughter Guild?!"
A familiar voice rang out. Tang Mo turned his head to look and saw it was none other than that fellow, Zhao Hongfei.
Zhao Hongfei was wearing a flashy red shirt, standing there with an air of supreme arrogance, as if he had no idea his old man had been dragged off.
Someone in the crowd immediately mocked him.
"Your Tyrant Slaughter Guild is about to collapse, and you're still here throwing your weight around? If you ask me, it serves you right! They really should have dragged you in there too."
"Exactly!"
In the past, perhaps these people would have been wary of the Tyrant Slaughter Guild, but now, things were completely different. The Tyrant Slaughter Guild was teetering on the edge, and it held no deterrent power over them anymore.
Upon hearing that, Zhao Hongfei glared gloomily at the person who had just spoken.
"Bullshit! Who told you the Tyrant Slaughter Guild is finished?! My dad was just invited to assist with an investigation and will be back in a few days. When that happens, the Tyrant Slaughter Guild will still be the number one guild in Jiangkou City!"
"And I, Zhao Hongfei, will be the Vice Guild Master of the Tyrant Slaughter Guild!"
"If you cross me now, you're going against the future Tyrant Slaughter Guild. Have you thought about the consequences?"
Zhao Hongfei's words caused an uproar among the surrounding crowd.
"Didn't the announcement say that Zhao Tianba was arrested?"
"I think it said he was invited by the military to assist with an investigation."
That one-word difference completely changed the entire meaning.
If Zhao Tianba was just assisting with an investigation, wouldn't he be back in full control of the Tyrant Slaughter Guild as soon as he returned?
Even though this dungeon didn't belong to the Tyrant Slaughter Guild, one couldn't ignore the fact that they were powerful and influential.
Even if they couldn't openly clash with you, they could always stab you in the back, leaving you unable to defend yourself.
Besides, letting them enter the dungeon first wouldn't cost them much time anyway.
Thinking this way, the surrounding Professionals all moved aside to clear a path.
Zhao Hongfei looked smug as he strode toward the entrance of the dungeon with an arrogant, unbothered gait.
Tang Mo, on the other hand, remained standing in his spot, calm and composed, acting as if he hadn't seen Zhao Hongfei at all.
"Hey, hey, hey! Get out of my way, did you hear me?!"
Tang Mo turned around. "Why should I move?"
"Oh, great! It's you, brat. You still dare to show your face?!"
Zhao Hongfei recognized him instantly; this was the kid who caused him to get beaten up by Tu Xiaoxia last time, which led to him getting another beating from his old man when he got home.
Zhao Hongfei was full of anger and looking for a place to vent; no matter what, he had to make this kid pay today!
"Why wouldn't I dare to show my face? I'm not like some people who spend all their time doing underhanded things to frame others."
Zhao Hongfei's words reminded Tang Mo that Zhao Tianba didn't seem to have been affected by the Tu Nie incident and had only been called in to assist with an investigation.
He would probably be released unharmed in a few days.
Looking at it that way, the ultimate beneficiary of the Tu Nie incident was Zhao Tianba.
It was highly likely that he was involved, and this Zhao Hongfei was probably a participant as well.
Tang Mo said that just to test his reaction.
Sure enough, after hearing Tang Mo's words, Zhao Hongfei froze for a moment, a flicker of panic flashing in his eyes. Although he quickly returned to normal, Tang Mo still caught it.
"You little punk, quit spouting nonsense! Last time you caused me to get beaten up by that crazy woman, Tu Xiaoxia. I swear, if I don't get revenge for this, I'm not a man!"
"Fine! Then I'll stand right here. Let's see if you dare to lay a finger on me."
"When the Guard Army comes to your house to make an arrest, who knows what kind of shocking things they might find!"
The laws of the Great Xia Dragon Country stipulated that Professionals were not allowed to engage in random brawls, and violators would be severely punished.
Even if he, Zhao Hongfei, was the son of the Tyrant Slaughter Guild Master, he wouldn't be able to escape punishment.
Even if you gave Zhao Hongfei ten times the courage, he still wouldn't dare to make a move in broad daylight.
Zhao Hongfei remembered Zhao Tianba's instructions: don't go looking for trouble, and especially don't attract the attention of the Guard Army.
But Zhao Hongfei, with his dissolute habits, couldn't change overnight, and his circle of fair-weather friends was used to throwing their weight around, which was why they were flaunting themselves everywhere.
Now, after what Tang Mo said, Zhao Hongfei broke out in a cold sweat.
If they were actually targeted by the Guard Army because of these trivial matters, it was possible that that other incident would be exposed. After all, the Guard Army wasn't just for show.
"You're good, you little brat. Hmph!"
Zhao Hongfei glared at Tang Mo, his bravado masking his inner fear, and then turned and left with his group of cronies.
Watching Zhao Hongfei's retreating figure, a strange look flashed in Tang Mo's eyes.
He had been worried about the Tu Nie incident just yesterday, and he hadn't expected to find a clue today.
Tang Mo was now certain that Zhao Tianba was definitely involved in the Tu Nie incident.
"Now, all that's missing is the evidence."
When Zhao Hongfei's figure was about to disappear from sight, Tang Mo turned and followed.
The people around the dungeon didn't pay much attention to Tang Mo's departure.
Even if someone saw him, they would only assume Tang Mo left secretly because he was afraid of retaliation from Zhao Hongfei.
Tang Mo followed Zhao Hongfei from a distance while observing the surrounding environment.
Searching for evidence was too much of a hassle.
Besides, regarding something like colluding with the Beast God Society, even if Zhao Tianba were stupid, he surely wouldn't have left any evidence behind.
But that wouldn't stop Tang Mo.
In Tang Mo's eyes, Zhao Hongfei was the best evidence.
Once they inhaled the Hallucinogenic Gas, even the tightest-lipped person would spill their inner secrets.
Since it was early morning, there were quite a lot of people leaving the city, and Tang Mo didn't find a chance to make a move while following him.
He followed him all the way, watching as Zhao Hongfei entered the city.
The city was different from the outskirts; the crowd was larger, and he could easily lose him at any street corner. Tang Mo had no choice but to shorten the distance of his pursuit.
Zhao Hongfei and his group were fooling around when they suddenly walked into a club.
"This Zhao Hongfei is really something, going into a club first thing in the morning. Can his kidneys even handle that?"
Thinking this, Tang Mo quickly followed.
As soon as he walked into the club, a female public relations officer dressed in a sharp black suit walked over.
"Hello, sir. Do you have a reservation?"
"You need a reservation to come to a club?" Tang Mo acted like a bumpkin, eyes wide open. This was his first time entering a club, so he didn't know anything about it.
"Yes, sir. This is a private club; we only host acquaintances and guests with reservations," the female PR officer replied with a polite smile.
"I'm with Young Master Zhao Hongfei. They just went in," Tang Mo said, pointing toward the inner hall.