Eternal Life: My Talent Increases by 1 Point Every Day

He took a deep breath and said, "Fang, you’ve misunderstood. I really did have something important to discuss with you. If you’ll just let me go, we can work anything out."

"What kind of invitation involves drugs and an ambush? Do you really take me for a child?" With a sudden squeeze, Fang Yue snapped one of Chen Dayong’s arms.

"AHH—"

Chen Dayong screamed in agony, his face instantly turning deathly pale.

He never imagined that Fang Yue could be so decisive and ruthless, attacking without a moment’s hesitation and showing him no mercy at all.

"Fang Yue, you..." Chen Dayong was in so much pain he could barely speak, able only to glare at Fang Yue with eyes full of rage and terror.

Fang Yue, however, remained expressionless, as if he had just done something utterly trivial.

He looked coldly at Chen Dayong and the other gang members. "I didn’t want any trouble," he said, "but you insisted on starting it with me. See what you’ve gotten yourselves into? A pity. It’s too late now."

As he spoke, he exerted his strength again, and the sharp sound of bone snapping came from Chen Dayong’s other arm.

"AHH—May you die a horrible death!" Chen Dayong was on the verge of fainting from the pain as he cursed Fang Yue through gritted teeth.

Fang Yue just sneered. "I don’t know about my death, but I can guarantee you’re not going to have a pleasant day."

With that, Fang Yue grabbed Chen Dayong by the collar and hoisted him into the air.

Chen Dayong immediately struggled to breathe. His face went from pale to blue, then from blue to purple, his eyes filled with terror and pleading for mercy.

"Fang... Fang... Spare... spare me..." he managed to force out, his voice so faint it was barely audible.

Fang Yue, however, was unmoved. "You want me to spare your life?" he said coldly. "Fine. But I have some questions for you first."

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「Fifteen minutes later, in the main hall of the Shui Long Bang.」

Chen Dayong lay crumpled on the floor as if boneless, and Fang Yue was nowhere to be seen.

Fang Yue hadn’t killed him, but he had crippled his Martial Arts and broken his bones.

Chen Dayong lay limp on the ground. It felt as if his bones had been removed from his body; he couldn’t muster an ounce of strength.

"Gang Leader, Gang Leader? Are you injured? What happened?"

At that moment, Vice Gang Leader Zhou Kuisheng appeared.

He looked at the heavily injured Chen Dayong on the floor, a strange glint in his eyes.

But he quickly rushed to Chen Dayong’s side, feigning concern as he checked his injuries.

Zhou Kuisheng checked Chen Dayong’s injuries with a look of feigned anxiety, while his mind was already racing. He saw that Chen Dayong’s arms were broken and that he was limp on the floor, and he couldn’t help but secretly rejoice.

He wasn’t celebrating the injuries themselves, but the fact that Chen Dayong had lost all ability to fight back. For him, this was undoubtedly a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

The leadership of the Shui Long Bang was something he had always coveted. But Chen Dayong had held the position for many years, his Martial Arts were profound, and he had a group of fiercely loyal subordinates. Zhou Kuisheng never had a chance to make a move.

But today, that opportunity had finally arrived. Chen Dayong was seriously wounded, Fang Yue was gone, and there was no one left in the hall who could stop him.

A vicious glint flashed in Zhou Kuisheng’s eyes, but he concealed it masterfully, not letting anyone notice anything amiss.

He turned his head and shouted to the men, "Quick, go get a doctor! The Gang Leader is seriously injured and needs immediate treatment!"

At his words, the men sprang into action. Some ran to get a doctor, others prepared a stretcher, and the hall was instantly a hive of activity.

Zhou Kuisheng took advantage of the commotion to lean close to Chen Dayong’s ear and whisper, "Don’t worry, Gang Leader. I will avenge you. I will never let that Fang Yue get away with this!"

Chen Dayong struggled to open his eyes. Seeing it was Zhou Kuisheng, a complicated expression flickered across his face.

He opened his mouth to speak but found his throat seemed to be blocked, preventing him from making a single sound.

Seeing this, Zhou Kuisheng sneered inwardly. He knew that Chen Dayong was powerless to resist now. Even if he wanted to say something, it was already too late.

He stood up and announced loudly to his men, "Take good care of the Gang Leader! I’m going after that fiend. I’ll make sure he’s torn limb from limb!"

With that, he turned and hurried away, putting on a show of great urgency.

However, Zhou Kuisheng had no intention of chasing Fang Yue. Instead, he quietly slipped around to the back hall and found a secluded place to hide.

He knew that the entire Shui Long Bang was in chaos, which was the perfect opportunity for him to fish in troubled waters.

As long as he waited for Chen Dayong to succumb to his severe injuries, he could seize the position of gang leader.

As for Fang Yue, he didn’t give him a second thought.

In his mind, Fang Yue was just a transient figure, hardly a threat to his own plans.

Zhou Kuisheng remained in his hiding spot, inwardly plotting his next moves.

He was confident that if everything went according to plan, he would soon become the new leader of the Shui Long Bang and hold all the power.

What he failed to realize, however, was that Fang Yue hadn’t actually left the Shui Long Bang at all.

He was observing everything from the shadows, waiting for his own opportunity.

The reason Fang Yue hadn’t left immediately was because he wanted to see how the Shui Long Bang would react internally.

He wanted to know what changes, if any, would occur within the gang now that Chen Dayong was injured.

As a result, he had witnessed Zhou Kuisheng’s actions and overheard his scheme. This made him smile faintly as a new plan began to form in his mind.

Zhou Kuisheng thought his plot was brilliant, unaware that his every move was being watched by Fang Yue.

Fang Yue hadn’t exposed him yet simply because he was curious to see what other tricks Zhou Kuisheng had up his sleeve.

Now, Fang Yue had seen enough.

And so, Fang Yue emerged from the shadows and slowly walked toward Zhou Kuisheng’s hiding place. His footsteps were light, but to Zhou Kuisheng, they boomed like thunder.

Hearing the footsteps, Zhou Kuisheng looked up in terror. He saw Fang Yue standing before him, a cold light glittering in his eyes.

"Y-you... How are you here?" Zhou Kuisheng stammered. He couldn’t believe his eyes. ’Didn’t he already leave?’

Fang Yue sneered. "What’s the matter? Surprised to see me? I thought you were already prepared to take over as gang leader."

At his words, Zhou Kuisheng’s face turned deathly pale.

’Chen Dayong of the Shui Long Bang, a man with superior Martial Arts, was broken by this person. It seems this man’s own skill is even more profound.’

’And now, he’s standing right here, not even thirty feet away from me.’

’Taking my life would be effortless for him.’

A wave of terror washed over Zhou Kuisheng, and his body began to tremble uncontrollably.

"Mercy... Fang, spare me..." Zhou Kuisheng dropped to his knees before Fang Yue, kowtowing repeatedly. "I was momentarily possessed, I had thoughts I shouldn’t have. I beg you to spare my life, Fang! I’m willing to be your loyal servant, to do anything you ask, to repay you for not killing me."

Fang Yue watched Zhou Kuisheng coldly, feeling not a shred of pity. ’A treacherous, ambitious man like this is a menace to the world.’

’But before that happens... this man still has his uses.’

’He had already interrogated Chen Dayong and learned that the place he was searching for was overseas.’

’To get there, he would need a ship.’

’And the Shui Long Bang’s business is on the water. They have their uses.’

Fang Yue gazed down at the kneeling Zhou Kuisheng, a cold glint in his eyes. He knew this kind of man would do anything for personal gain and couldn’t be easily trusted.

Still, Fang Yue didn’t kill him. After all, Zhou Kuisheng held a high position in the Shui Long Bang. Using him could save a lot of trouble.

Fang Yue looked at Zhou Kuisheng and said flatly, "It’s not impossible for me to spare your life. But you’ll have to show some sincerity."

Hearing this, Zhou Kuisheng’s heart leaped with joy. He quickly said, "Please, Fang, just ask! Whatever it is, as long as it’s within my power, I will go through fire and water for you!"

Fang Yue nodded. "Very good. I need a ship, and some capable men. You will arrange this for me, and there must be no mistakes."

Upon hearing this, Zhou Kuisheng breathed a sigh of relief.

He had thought Fang Yue would make some impossible demand, but it was just a request for a ship and some men.

For him, this was no difficult task.

The Shui Long Bang’s business was on the water; they had no shortage of ships or men.