21: Golden Moon Casino

Golden Moon Casino, third floor.

Outside the private room stood a row of burly men, each a martial artist.

At the nearby tea table sat a gaunt old man, engrossed in a book of erotic drawings.

He licked his finger and turned the page with relish.

When excited, he would hide behind the book, letting out a 'hehe' laugh.

The Black Tiger Gang members standing guard around him couldn't help but frown at the old man's behavior, yet they were helpless.

After all, this person was the guard brought by the esteemed guest inside.

He had even Cultivated an external martial art, the Tiger Claw Technique, to its peak.

Inside the room, however, smoke billowed.

There were three chairs on each side, and two more at the very front.

But the one sitting at the head was not Pei Yong, the Black Tiger Gang's Big Boss, but a corpulent middle-aged Fat Man with very small eyes that narrowed to a slit when he smiled, and two slightly protruding front teeth.

He looked like a rat that had achieved sentience.

He wore luxurious plaid clothing and a pure gold longevity lock around his neck.

Behind him stood a stern-faced middle-aged man.

Just his presence gave off a strong sense of oppression.

Pei Yong and the other two Black Tiger Gang bosses sat on either side, with Pei Yong alone on the left.

He Da, the Second Boss, and Li Tianmeng, the Third Boss, sat on the right.

“Good, good, last month’s performance was excellent. I will put in a good word for you all with Master Ding. By then, I’ll ask Master Ding to get more Medicinal Pills for you brothers.”

The Fat Man at the head of the table looked at the ledger in his hand with great satisfaction.

He said with a chuckle.

However, before his laughter ceased, the Fat Man's cold voice rang out.

“But I heard that the people sent to Wu Huai Mountain to collect debts from those villages were all dealt with?”

Ding Maoshan's gaze instantly turned sinister.

He swept his eyes across Pei Yong and the other two.

Pei Yong's heart immediately tensed.

If this matter wasn't handled properly, the Black Tiger Gang's reputation would suffer, and who knew what might happen afterward.

“Master Ding, I’ve already sent people to investigate. I imagine those foolish villagers wouldn’t dare; it’s highly probable it was done by people from other Gangs.”

“Once I find out, I will definitely teach them a profound lesson!”

Ding Maoshan nodded slightly, somewhat satisfied, and let out a soft snort.

“The people who acted from behind must be taught a lesson.”

“Those villagers also need to be taught a lesson. Find a few old ones and kill them. Cut off the hands and feet of the young ones and throw them into town to beg for food.”

“Understood!”

Pei Yong nodded.

These matters were already second nature to him, so they were no problem at all.

With the serious business concluded, Ding Maoshan's eyes gradually revealed a hint of malevolence.

“What about the two Xia family sisters I mentioned last time… how are they?”

Li Tianmeng, who was sitting at the last seat, now stood up and cupped his hands.

“Reporting to Master Ding, arrangements have been made for them to be cleaned. They are in the room ahead…”

“Good, good… there are no lingering problems, right?”

“Rest assured, Master Ding, the entire Xia family has been silenced, leaving only these two sisters.”

Li Tianmeng said.

“Hmm, this matter was handled well.”

Ding Maoshan nodded with great satisfaction.

Then Ding Maoshan stood up.

“Alright, you all go about your business… just come in and tidy up later.”

Ding Maoshan said indifferently.

Pei Yong and the others were also preparing to leave, though in their hearts, Pei Yong and the others felt some regret. After Ding Maoshan was done with these two exquisite sisters from the Xia family, they would certainly not survive. It was truly a waste, but there was nothing they could do. Their Cultivation resources still depended on Ding Maoshan, and they had to obey the forces behind him.

Suddenly, everyone heard a loud bang.

It seemed to have come from downstairs in the Golden Moon Casino.

Behind Ding Maoshan, the perpetually stern-faced middle-aged man's gaze sharpened.

“What’s going on?”

“Second Brother, Third Brother, go down and check.”

Pei Yong said.

He Da and Li Tianmeng immediately nodded.

Then they headed downstairs.

“Let them handle it. Pei Yong, you also come and guard the door for me. I don’t want anyone to disturb me.”

Ding Maoshan stood up, tugging at his waistband, and said.

“Yes.”

Pei Yong bowed slightly, but a fierce glint of unwillingness flashed in his eyes.

You fat bastard, you play inside while I guard the door for you!?

One day, I will step on your head!

He Da and Li Tianmeng, leading a group of Black Tiger Gang elites, were walking downstairs when they saw a Black Tiger Gang subordinate, covered in blood, stumbling up.

“Th-Third Boss… Someone, someone is causing trouble!”

“Causing trouble!?”

He Da was more robust in build, and as soon as he heard someone was causing trouble,

his aura flared.

It was as if all the blood in his body began to flow.

A surging Evil Qi was being released from He Da's body.

“How many people are on the other side!?”

He Da stepped forward and asked.

His powerful aura suppressed the Black Tiger Gang subordinate, making it difficult for him to breathe.

He laboriously raised one finger.

“O-one…”

“One hundred!?”

He Da’s brows immediately furrowed into a tight knot.

“O-one… person.”

The Black Tiger Gang subordinate said.

“One person!?”

He Da immediately felt that this kid had played him for a fool.

Suddenly, a whistling sound came from downstairs.

Whoosh!

He Da immediately threw the subordinate he was holding.

“Pfft!”

A sharp, black arrow directly pierced the Black Tiger Gang subordinate’s body, grazing He Da’s cheek and drawing a streak of blood. The arrow instantly embedded itself in the ceiling beam, its fletching still trembling.

Even after piercing a person, it still had such force.

“Everyone, attack him! Cripple him!”

Only one person, and an archer at that.

With such strength, he dared to cause trouble. He truly didn't know his place.

At He Da’s command, over a dozen Black Tiger Gang elites behind him, most of whom had reached Body Tempering Realm Layer Three, rushed down the stairs.

Jiang Chen was now on the second floor, but at the furthest point from the stairs.

The reason he used a bow and arrow was naturally because, before the opponent revealed his full strength, he didn't need to expose his Acquired Realm Layer Nine strength.

What’s more, to deal with these people in front of him, the bow and arrow in his hand were enough.

“Second Boss, this kid is here!”

“He’s on the second floor!”

“Surround him!”

Jiang Chen immediately saw over a dozen Black Tiger Gang elites arrive on the second floor.

After sensing the Qi from these people, Jiang Chen also revealed a satisfied smile.

“It’s good that they are all in the Body Tempering Realm.”

He glanced at his panel.

[Kill Value: 18 points]

He had shot and killed many Black Tiger Gang members on the first floor earlier, but these ordinary members could no longer provide Kill Value.

Creak.

The hunting bow in his hand was drawn to a full moon.

Whoosh!

The arrow was like a poisonous snake darting out of the darkness.

Bringing with it a shrill hiss.

Bang! Bang! Bang!

Every arrow found its mark, and those hit died instantly.

These Black Tiger Gang elites were like helpless prey before Jiang Chen’s arrows.

A few clever ones immediately stacked up tables in the corner.

But they couldn't block Jiang Chen's arrows at all.

“Bang!”

“Bang!”

The Black Tiger Gang elites fell to the ground one after another.

The System's notifications also kept ringing.

Kill Value continuously increased.

Suddenly, someone in front threw out a large bag of flour. The flour exploded in the air, instantly filling it with dust.

It obscured Jiang Chen’s vision.

At the same time, Jiang Chen also sensed a figure quietly moving along the wall, trying to circle behind him.

Jiang Chen was unhurried, using his hearing to precisely take down the remaining three Black Tiger Gang elites.

Finally, the figure that had been feeling its way from behind stepped out.

With one step, he suddenly grabbed Jiang Chen's left hand, which held the bow, and a huge force came over.

He Da said triumphantly.

“Heh heh, I’ve got you.”

“Kid, how dare you shoot my subordinates like a beehive?”

He looked at Jiang Chen with the feeling of having caught prey in his hand and toying with it at will.

But the next moment,

He Da’s triumphant gaze instantly changed, and a look of terror instantly covered his eyeballs.

“Black Tiger Gang Second Boss, He Da?”

“I'll try to keep your head intact.”

As Jiang Chen’s cold words fell,

He Da saw Jiang Chen’s right fist swing over.

Although the speed wasn't fast,

He Da had a feeling of being suppressed in place by that terrifying punch, unable to move.

“Boom!”

Jiang Chen punched He Da’s chest.

“Bang!”

He Da’s chest instantly exploded.

Thud.

He Da’s head rolled to the ground.

“Kill Value +1”