At the Qinghong gathering, Jiang Wuming's single battle decided the fate of the Qinghong two factions, a feat that sent shockwaves through the underworld of Dragon Country and even the global underground world.
Although Zhou Ba did not know Jiang Wuming, he had heard of this matter. He had also heard people say that Chu Wansong had, more than once, treated Jiang Wuming as his own son in front of outsiders.
He had even heard from his current boss, Zheng Tianyuan, that Jiang Wuming had stirred up trouble in Long Triangle, causing many incidents. Many people believed that Jiang Wuming would not live long, yet Jiang Wuming had always managed to survive.
Knowing all this, Zhou Ba, upon remembering his and his subordinates' actions, was instantly paralyzed with fear!
At this moment, he felt as if he had fallen into an ice cellar, with cold air seeping from the crown of his head and his bones.
"Ugh..."
He Fang stood beside Dongfang Xiaoyao and, seeing Zhou Ba collapse on the ground, trembling all over and breaking out in a cold sweat, was momentarily stunned.
She didn't know what the name Jiang Wuming represented, nor how formidable Jiang Wuming was. However, she could tell that Zhou Ba was terrified.
What was happening?
Why had her boss fallen to the ground?
At the same time, in the distance, Brother Shan, the brothers Wu and Lai, and Zhou Ba's other subordinates, were stunned to see Zhou Ba collapse.
"Damn it, the boss is in trouble, let's go!"
After a brief moment of shock, Brother Shan was the first to regain his senses, shouting and rallying everyone to charge.
Brother Shan was one of Zhou Ba's confidants and held considerable prestige and influence within Zhou Ba's group.
"Brothers, charge!"
"How dare they touch our boss, we'll kill them!"
Whether it was the brothers Wu and Lai or Zhou Ba's other subordinates, upon hearing Brother Shan's words, they all roared and charged towards Villa No. 18!
Among them, some even pulled out weapons, including daggers and guns, ready for a fight!
Facing all this, Jiang Wuming, Dongfang Xiaoyao, and Zhao Shanhe remained calm.
He Fang, on the other hand, grew a bit flustered and said, "Th-those people are charging over! They have... they have weapons!"
Zhou Ba, lying on the ground, was even more panicked than He Fang.
Although he hadn't seen Brother Shan and the others' actions, he could hear their shouts and knew they were charging towards them.
Initially, he had been so terrified by Jiang Wuming's reputation that he had collapsed. He was in a state of panic, unsure how to handle the situation. Now, Brother Shan and the others were going to charge and kill Jiang Wuming and Zhao Shanhe?!
Zhou Ba's face was filled with terror. He instinctively tried to get up and stop them, but due to his soaring blood pressure, his vision went black, and he nearly fainted!
Later, as Zhou Ba struggled to get up, Brother Shan and the others had already charged over, exuding a fierce aura.
"Boss, who touched you? I'll kill him!"
Brother Shan spoke again, both to impress Zhou Ba and to seek revenge.
"I... damn..."
Zhou Ba was so enraged that he trembled all over, unable to even speak coherently. He then lunged in front of Brother Shan and slapped him.
With this slap, Zhou Ba, fueled by a mixture of fear and anger, struck with all his might!
"Slap!"
The slap was loud, causing Brother Shan's head to turn. His face instantly became red and swollen, with five clear finger marks, and even the corner of his mouth was split, filled with blood.
"Uh..."
Seeing this, the brothers Wu and Lai, as well as Zhou Ba's other subordinates, were all dumbfounded!
"Boss... Boss, why are you hitting me?"
Brother Shan was utterly bewildered. He covered his swollen face and looked at Zhou Ba with grievance and confusion.
"I'll damn well beat you to death, you idiot!!"
Upon hearing Brother Shan's words, Zhou Ba's anger intensified. He cursed and grabbed Brother Shan's head, delivering several more blows.
"Enough!"
Zhao Shanhe frowned and said in a low voice.
Zhou Ba instinctively stopped and turned to look at Zhao Shanhe and Jiang Wuming, instantly transforming from a raging tiger into a docile kitten.
"Zhou Ba, are you trying to show off in front of your subordinates for Young Master Jiang and me?" Zhao Shanhe questioned sternly.
"Master Zhao, I was just angered. It's all this bastard's fault. Not only did he provoke Young Master Jiang, but he didn't even report it clearly to me..."
Zhou Ba lowered his head and explained timidly, wishing he could shoot Brother Shan on the spot!
Young Master Jiang?
Master Zhao?
At the same time, Brother Shan and the others were greatly shocked to hear these titles.
Among them, Brother Shan and Zhou Ba's other subordinates cast their gazes towards Zhao Shanhe.
As for the brothers Wu and Lai, they looked towards Jiang Wuming.
They didn't know Jiang Wuming, but the surname Jiang made them somewhat nervous!
This was because they all knew that Tai Ge, the strongest successor of the Tai family, once hailed as a top martial arts prodigy in Dragon Country, had been killed on the spot by a young man named Jiang Wuming during the battle of the dual red sashes at the Qinghong gathering!
"That's enough, Zhou Ba. Young Master Jiang and I are not in the mood to listen to your explanation!"
Just as Brother Shan and the others were trembling inwardly, Zhao Shanhe interrupted Zhou Ba again.
Then, Zhao Shanhe turned to Jiang Wuming and asked, "Young Master Jiang, how do you wish to handle this matter?"
"Plop—"
Upon hearing Zhao Shanhe's question, Zhou Ba, without a word, knelt before Jiang Wuming and kowtowed repeatedly, saying, "Young Master Jiang, I and my brothers were blind and offended you. We beg you to spare our lives!"
"Uh..."
Seeing Zhou Ba's actions and hearing his terrified words, Brother Shan and Zhou Ba's subordinates were once again stunned.
"What are you all standing around for? Kneel down and apologize to Young Master Jiang! Especially you, Shan Yong—if Young Master Jiang's anger is not appeased, I'll be the first to shoot you!!"
After begging for mercy, Zhou Ba turned back to Brother Shan and the others and shouted sternly.
Plop!
Plop!
Plop!
...
Following Zhou Ba's angry roar, everyone except the brothers Wu and Lai knelt on the ground.
Although they didn't know who the Young Master Jiang that Zhou Ba mentioned was, or why he was so terrified, since Zhou Ba had knelt, how could they dare not?!
"Zhou Ba, it seems your authority is lacking. These two don't listen to you at all," Zhao Shanhe said coldly, seeing that the brothers Wu and Lai were still standing.
"Wu, Lai, hurry and kneel before Young Master Jiang! The Tai family's strongest successor, Tai Ge, died at Young Master Jiang's hands. Do you want to die?!"
Zhou Ba's expression changed. He first reprimanded Wu and Lai, and then, realizing they didn't know Jiang Wuming's identity, he added an explanation.
Swish! Swish!
In an instant, the expressions of the brothers Wu and Lai changed!
Just a moment ago, an absurd thought had crossed their minds: this young man in front of them was Jiang Wuming!
Now, as this absurd thought became reality, their hearts were instantly engulfed by a tidal wave of shock!
Then, before Zhou Ba could say anything more, the brothers Wu and Lai simultaneously knelt down!
In an instant, Zhou Ba and over twenty of his men were all kneeling at the entrance of Villa No. 19, before Jiang Wuming.
"Zhou Ba, right?"
Jiang Wuming looked at Zhou Ba.
"Yes... yes, Young Master Jiang, my name is Zhou Ba..." Zhou Ba stammered.
"Zhou Ba, how much money does Aunt He owe you?" Jiang Wuming asked.
"Young... Young Master Jiang, Aunt He doesn't owe me money! I owe her money, I owe her twenty million! No, it's thirty million! I'll pay her thirty million right now!"
Zhou Ba shook his head like a rattle drum and then looked at He Fang with a face full of panic. "Aunt... Aunt He, please give me a bank account number. I'll transfer thirty million to you now. However, the money will only arrive tomorrow morning!"
"???"
He Fang looked at Jiang Wuming with a bewildered expression.
Was this how Jiang Wuming intended to handle the situation?
At this moment, He Fang began to doubt her life!
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