Chapter 75 - 60: The Black Tiger Gang’s Sky Net and Earth Trap, Conical Hat Guest Certain to Die_2
Liy Ruofeng observed the expressions of his subordinates and nodded slightly. With twenty Stewards of about the Third Layer, dozens of Deputy Stewards, over a hundred Second Layer Leaders, and thousands of Gang Members, this inescapable net had been cast. The Conical Hat Guest would find it difficult to escape!
Once the many Black Tiger Leaders and Stewards had hurriedly left the hall after receiving their tasks, Vice Hall Master Liy Ruofeng turned to Zhang Wu. Zhang Wu respectfully cupped his fists and said, "Thank you, Vice Hall Master, for the Zemang Treasure Medicine to heal my injuries, and for casting this inescapable net. That Conical Hat Guest absolutely cannot escape from your grasp, Vice Hall Master!"
Liy Ruofeng nodded slightly. He hadn’t expected that, right after advancing to the Late Stage of the Fourth Layer and emerging from his seclusion, he would encounter such a tremendous opportunity involving the Conical Hat Guest and the Twin Vine Demon Pearl... The Conical Hat Guest possesses the Twin Vine Demon Pearl, which naturally makes him invincible against those of the same tier and even gives him a chance to challenge those of higher tiers. However, according to the observations of several Stewards at Zhang Wu’s residence, the force the Conical Hat Guest exerted when breaking through the bridal chamber wall was only around the Mid-grade of the Second Layer. With such ant-like strength, even if he possesses the Twin Vine Demon Pearl, he cannot escape the inescapable net I’ve laid! Besides, with strength like that, how could he possibly be worthy of possessing the Twin Vine Demon Pearl? This Treasure rightfully belongs to the Black Tiger Gang!
Liy Ruofeng stood up and walked outside. "Zhang Wu, although your injuries have healed, the suffering you endured cannot be ignored. No one is allowed to bully the brothers under me, Liy Ruofeng! The Conical Hat Guest wants you dead, and there are people in Great Marsh Prefecture who want to see our Black Tiger Gang become a laughingstock. But I, Liy Ruofeng, will ensure you live a long and healthy life! I’ll make sure everyone in Great Marsh Prefecture knows you’re alive and well! I’d like to see if that Conical Hat Guest dares to target my, Liy Ruofeng’s, men again! From today, I will have Zhao Dalong, along with Stewards Zhang Yihu and Qian Han, secretly move into your residence. All three have advanced to the Third Layer. Zhao Dalong, son of Hall Master Zhao of Hill City, is even at the Mid-grade of the Third Layer and possesses formidable strength! Even if the Conical Hat Guest has the Twin Vine Demon Pearl, Zhao Dalong leading the other two can protect you and kill him! However, this secret arrangement is known only to you and me, and must not be disclosed to anyone else!"
Zhang Wu was overjoyed. "Thank you, Vice Hall Master! I bid you farewell, Vice Hall Master!"
After leaving the hall, Liy Ruofeng sat in a large sedan chair carried by several porters, twirling a Jade Gourd in his hand, a trace of anticipation in his eyes. With the Black Soul Wondrous Jade as a reward, everyone in Great Marsh Hall will undoubtedly go crazy searching for information. With this inescapable net, the Conical Hat Guest absolutely cannot escape! Moreover, once news of Zhang Wu’s full recovery spreads, if that Conical Hat Guest truly intends to target Zhang Wu... I hope he won’t be able to hold himself back! With these three experts stationed at Zhang Residence, if the Conical Hat Guest dares to show up, there’s absolutely no way he can escape! Once I get the Demon Pearl from the Conical Hat Guest, I’ll borrow the invaluable Nine-Scaly Armor from the Hall Master. I’ll have my brother, Liy Ruohong, wear the armor and equip the Demon Pearl for the Demon Slaying Conference. He will surely reap great rewards and will very likely win the title of Demon Slaying Champion. If he does, he might gain the favor of Elder Hua of the Profound Phoenix Celestial Sect and could even become a disciple of a sect affiliated with them!
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The moon hung high in the sky.
In the main hall of Zhang Residence, Zhang Wu sat at the lower end of the banquet table. He raised his wine cup, a respectful look on his face, and said, "You three Stewards are all prominent figures in our Black Tiger Gang, your might renowned throughout Great Marsh Prefecture! Even among the many Stewards, your strength is absolutely top-tier! In the coming days, Zhang Wu will be under your protection, and I am deeply grateful. Rest assured, the women I’ve prepared for you three are absolute top beauties with top skills! Additionally, I’ve prepared six thousand taels of silver and one hundred eighty portions of Qi Replenishing Soup ingredients. Although these things might not be much to you three, they represent a small token of my, Little Wu’s, sincerity!"
While speaking, Zhang Wu couldn’t help but gaze at Steward Zhao Dalong, his eyes showing a fervent expression. This esteemed Steward Zhao Dalong has exceptional talent. He reached the Mid-grade of the Third Layer in just twelve years of cultivation, a genius among geniuses in the Black Tiger Gang’s younger generation. Even though he’s usually stationed in Hill City, the name ’Profound Iron Whip Zhao Dalong’ is still renowned throughout Great Marsh, far more famous than some Gu Beicheng from the Yin Talisman Sect! Especially his Profound Iron Whip, forged from Profound Iron combined with a Marsh Python Forehead Scale; it’s one of the most famous pieces of Exorcism Equipment in the Black Tiger Gang’s Hill City Hall. With him and two other Stewards guarding my residence, if that Conical Hat Guest dares to come, he’ll be like a turtle in a jar—a sitting duck!