Chapter 114: Humans Won't Get Rich Without Dirty Money, Horses Won't Get Fat Without Sneaking Hay!
Translator: AstralGhost Editor: Kurisu
Within the range of 50 meters, the power behind this crossbow's projectiles was not inferior to that of a handgun's. In fact, it might be even stronger!
Seeing the immobile Bei Feng who seemed to have failed to react to the crossbow bolts, Gao Xin revealed a smug smile on his face. So what if you can fight a hundred men? Can mere flesh and blood block crossbow bolts?
'Looks like it's finally my turn to be promoted when we go back this time!' Gao Xin had not forgotten the promises those old foxes had given him a moment ago.
Matters like this, once agreed upon verbally, would still definitely be honored. Otherwise, if others came to learn of it, the effects would be rather dire. What did it mean to mingle in this circle? The most important things were loyalty and face! The moment one treated a brother from the same gang in bad faith, that person would be disdained by everyone and rejected wherever they went!
"Ding dang!"
Just as Gao Xin was immersing himself in the joys of victory, a few loud, ear-numbing sounds jerked him out of his daze. Looking at the source of the noise, his face paled drastically, as if he had seen a ghost. "H-how is this possible?!"
Three sharp crossbow bolts rolled off Bei Feng's open fist and dropped to the ground with a loud clang. Looking at the terrified expression on Gao Xin's face, he chuckled aloud. "Is this your trump card? It's rather weak!"
Mystic Four and the others stood behind Bei Feng, their bodies drenched in blood. Some was their own, but most of the blood belonged to somebody else.
Gao Xin's face twisted dramatically. Even the bolt action crossbow couldn't do anything to Bei Feng, so what else could he do? "This matter is my fault... I hope that a great man like you will not harbor a grudge for the past wrongs of a lowly person like me! I'm willing to compensate you with money to make up for your loss!"
Gao Xin bowed so low that he might as well be hugging onto Bei Feng's thigh. He had lowered his own position to an extreme degree.
"Good. Since you have admitted your wrongs, you can go ahead and die!
"NO!"
When Gao Xin heard the first part of Bei Feng's words, he had been smirking secretly to himself. A wise man does not fight when the odds are against him. I can bow before you now, but later, I'll just call a few capable brothers to snipe you down! But the moment the latter part of Bei Feng's sentence entered his ears, his heart skipped a beat as he immediately raised his head. However, there was only an icy blue light flashing before his eyes!
The treacherous Gao Xin only had time to let out a strangled cry before a blue ray pierced through his forehead and his body slumped lifelessly to the ground!
"Looks like the sky of Qingcheng is going to change!"
The old man standing in front of Wulong Gang could not help but to let out a heartfelt sigh.
At the beginning, Wulong Gang only carried an attitude of watching a good show. When Bei Feng's group began to reveal their skills and hence their value, they became interested in recruiting them over. But now, the entire group was as silent as cicadas in the cold winter--with nary a single exception.
Now that Bei Feng had turned his gaze on them, the entire Wulong Gang could not help but feel a shiver run down their backs, as though afraid that this malignant star would target them next.
"This area will be left to you all to clean up. You don't have any objections about it, right?" Bei Feng asked lightly.
Collectively loosing a sigh in relief, every man of the Wulong Gang hurriedly patted his chest and guaranteed that there would definitely be no issues at all.
Nodding with satisfaction, Bei Feng walked towards the remaining high-ranked members of Qing Gang who were now staring mutely, the Mystics trailing behind him.
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Within the span of a single day, a huge shock wave traveled through the underground society of Qingcheng!
One of the two overlords who had reigned over Qingcheng's underground society for decades had been removed!
A previously unknown group called Bei Feng's Guards had taken over all operations of Qing Gang. Numerous small gangs also took advantage of the conflagration to loot Qing Gang, occupying some of their old territories.
But in the end, these small gangs were all forced to cough up the territories and things they stole, along with some interest. Wulong Gang assumed a very neutral stance in this manner, as though it didn't concern them at all.
In actuality, the head of Wulong Gang had been scared off after hearing the report his men brought back. All who returned from the lake were practically shivering in fright as they vowed solemnly and attested to the ferocity and power showed by Bei Feng. The gang head who had initially wanted to take advantage of the confusion and thoroughly take over the entire Qingcheng immediately made the decision to hold the troops and wait.
"Heh heh, you think that my Wulong Gang really couldn't beat that measly Qing Gang? This time, there should be a really nice show to watch. Who knows? Perhaps I might not even have to move a single finger or send out a single man and the entire underworld of Qingcheng will still end up in my hands!
Xiong Wanbi rubbed his hands in glee and chuckled to himself, his lips curled up in a weird angle.
If it was only a comparison of pure strength, Wulong Gang could have wiped out Qing Gang long ago. That was, if not for that trump card in the latter's hands!
Now that Qing Gang had been uprooted, that person should also be unable to sit still and accept it, right?
While Qingcheng was in a state of chaos and all sorts of rumors were flying about, Bei Feng had already returned to Qing Ling Village. He had a nonchalant air of "both my ears are shut to the worldly din outside the window; the only thing of importance is immersing myself in the sages' books!" about him.
'The trip this time was still pretty worth it. At the very least, this big brother can now tell others that I'm rich!'
Bei Feng sat under the large Banyan tree with its wilting leaves, a thread-bound ancient book in his hands. [1]
Although his eyes were on the book, his mind was replaying the amount of money on the ATM a moment ago. That's right, Bei Feng had finally succeeded in applying for a new banking card. Furthermore, he had also made a windfall!
"As expected, the wisdom of ancient times did not fail me. Beauty and virtue are hidden within the books, and houses of gold are on its pages. This 'humans won't get rich without dirty money; horses won't get fat without sneaking hay' is so true!"
Bei Feng's smile was so wide his eyes had nearly narrowed into slits. In an instant, he had turned from a poor farmer on the verge of bankruptcy into a rich moneybag with vast lands under his name!
Under the threat of death, the core members of Qing Gang had led him directly to Xie Dong's residence. From there, robbing the poor f*cker dry was just a matter of flipping his hands over.
Right now, the amount of money in his bank account had finally broke through the nine figures mark! All of a sudden, the wounded feeling in his heart over the wasted Vampiric Vine petals was greatly soothed. Now, all he needed to do was to catch those fellows who had scammed him. Then, everything would be nice and chummy.
Putting down his book, Bei Feng turned to look at the workers in his yard. The sun was high in the sky and the men were sweating by the bucketful. Shaking his head, he told Bai Xiang to go and prepare some green bean soup as a refreshment for the men. The sun was simply too venomous at this time of the day. Also, a few bowls of green bean soup did not cost much anyway.
He had to admit, though, that the workers whom Uncle Xia had found were really impressive. Their workmanship was good, and the rate at which they worked was also fast and efficient!
In just a few short days, the two areas of the mansion which had been smashed already had their foundations and framework restored.
At this rate, the work should be completed in just a few more days' time.
Time passed quickly, and it was soon seven in the evening. The workers also began to pack their things. Bei Feng did not keep them for dinner. Based on tradition, when a worker went to another person's home to do any kind of reparation or construction work, the host was expected to provide three meals for that worker. Such was the custom from where Bei Feng came from.
However, this was not the same. He can't possibly let the workers eat some ordinary food while he enjoyed the delicious and fragrant Variant Giant Salamander meat by himself, right?
After some thought, Bei Feng ultimately decided to increase the worker's wages by one fold, and not provide them with any meals. Naturally, the workers had no complaints about such an arrangement. To them, this guy was actually quite generous with his money!
When the workers had finally all left, Bei Feng and Bai Xiang began to light up the stove for their own dinner. Soon, an appetite-inducing smell floated throughout the yard. Following the example of the little fox, Insatiable and Black Hole also grabbed a plate in their muzzles and bounded over to the table, their tails wagging excitedly.
"Boss, there's something I want to talk to you about."
Just as Bei Feng was preparing to leave after eating, Bai Xiang spoke. Seeing the serious expression on Bai Xiang's face, Bei Feng found it rather unusual. "Alright, what is it?" He asked.
Bai Xiang fell into a brief silence as though he was trying to form the words in his mind. "The old man is asking me to return and follow him to the Kunlun Mountains to cultivate for a period of time. That is also a trial for my end of apprenticeship training." He finally said.
Bei Feng looked at Bai Xiang solemnly for a long time before finally replying, "Go, then. When are you leaving?"
"First thing tomorrow," Bai Xiang looked at his shoes gloomily.
"En, the door here will always remain open for you should you wish to return."
With that, Bei Feng turned to leave.
'I really can't figure out how a guy like Bai Xiang ended up in a state where he almost starved to death,' Bei Feng laid on his bed and looked up at the ceiling, deep in thought.
He had a rough life, his parents had passed away early, and he was highly skilled. All these were fine, but he even had a formidable master! Why did it seem like he was some sort of a main character in a fantasy novel?
[1] TL/N: I'm surprised the tree survived the helicopter crash... ED/N: Let me reply with a reference: you thought it was the author's mistake, but it was me, plot armor! And to follow up on it, I guess it'd take at least ROAD ROLLER DA to get rid of it xD