125: Strength Assessment

“That’s what petty thugs do. We’re here to do big things; we’ve long passed the stage of fighting and killing.”

He Long’s words left Chen Tianming dumbfounded.

What kind of situation was this now?

It left him with no excuse to directly make a move, alright?

“Let me tell you this: leaving her is impossible. No matter what method you use, I will not yield!”

Chen Tianming feigned an indignant expression, clenching his fists tightly, as if he would run away at any moment.

“As long as you agree to leave Gao Zhiman, I can give you a large sum of money. What do you think?”

He Long didn’t know Chen Tianming’s background. In his opinion, there was nothing money couldn’t solve. As an underground emperor, he wasn’t short of money. If he could help Zhang Qing solve the problem with just some money, that would be for the best.

“What use is money to me?!”

Chen Tianming was speaking from the heart this time. He had more money than he could spend, and to him, money was basically just waste paper. No matter how rich He Long was, could he be richer than him?

“Then tell me, what will it take for you to leave Gao Zhiman?”

He Long was discussing with Chen Tianming here, completely unaware that two people had infiltrated the subordinates he brought: Qian Sun and his apprentice, Ye Chen.

“Master, looking at this situation, they won’t fight at all. Your idea of seeing Chen Tianming’s strength will probably fall through.”

Seeing that there was no intention of fighting, Ye Chen quietly said to his master.

“It’s still up to us.”

Qian Sun thought for a moment and then had an idea.

“Forget it, even if all the people you brought were to gang up, they wouldn’t be my match. Get lost, I’ve lost the interest in stretching my muscles.”

Chen Tianming’s voice wasn’t loud, but on the beach, carried by the sea breeze, everyone still heard him.

“Chen’er, now’s the time!”

Qian Sun whispered a few words into Ye Chen’s ear.

Immediately after, Ye Chen changed his tone and shouted loudly.

“This kid is too arrogant, Brother Long, let us teach him a lesson!”

Ye Chen’s shout immediately made the younger brothers standing there feel somewhat indignant.

Before, no one had taken the lead, and out of deference to He Long not speaking, they naturally couldn’t say anything. But in their hearts, some had already become the early birds, and they had nothing to worry about.

“What’s the use of you being powerful? With so many of us, a single spit from each of us could drown you.”

“You look like a weakling, yet you boast so shamelessly. It’s truly laughable.”

“Brother Long is discussing with you nicely. It’s one thing if you don’t agree, but you’re still so arrogant. I think you’re asking for death.”

Listening to the agitated crowd, He Long frowned, secretly feeling annoyed.

“You’ve seen it, you’ve already angered my brothers. If you don’t give an explanation, I’m afraid it won’t go over well.”

Originally, he had wanted to resolve it peacefully, but now it seemed that peace was no longer an option.

Since this kid in front of him was still being unreasonable, he would let his brothers do as they pleased, as long as they didn’t kill him.

“Why should I give an explanation to anyone? Since you’re not convinced, then come at me together.”

Chen Tianming’s words were incredibly domineering, which enraged everyone. Some of the hot-tempered ones roared and charged towards Chen Tianming.

“Crack.”

“Thud!”

A sound of bones breaking, and a sound of falling onto the sand. The guy who had just charged over didn’t even see Chen Tianming’s movements before he felt as if his legs had been smashed.

“How boring.”

Chen Tianming curled his lips in disdain and was about to leave, but unexpectedly, after just two steps, someone started shouting.

“This kid has some moves, brothers, let’s go together!”

Someone shouted, and immediately everyone surrounded Chen Tianming, some throwing punches, some kicking, and even some pulling out their weapons.

“Clatter, bang!”

In just a moment, the ground was littered with fallen bodies. This made Qian Sun, who had been mixed in the crowd, frown. He pulled Ye Chen and hid.

“Master, what are we doing?”

Ye Chen somewhat didn’t understand why his master was doing this.

“Alright, although these people can’t force him to use his full strength, from his moves, it seems he only has Dark Energy cultivation. Let’s hide well and not be discovered.”

Qian Sun said quietly, but Ye Chen still felt a bit unhappy.

“But this is too spineless. It feels like we’re afraid of him. If we’re discovered, we’re discovered. At worst, we’ll just deal with him directly.”

Ye Chen had never seen his master like this before, and now he was slowly filled with resentment.

“Nonsense! King Goujian of Yue even knew to endure hardship. No wonder you suffered losses at his hands before. What’s the use of constantly going head-to-head? How much do you know about him?”

Qian Sun didn’t feel anything, but was rather displeased with Ye Chen’s strong reaction.

After Chen Tianming left, Qian Sun quietly found an opportunity to slip away. Ye Chen was still somewhat indignant.

“But this strategy is too stifling!”