141: Chapter 139 You’re here!
141: Chapter 139 You’re here!
Xi Jing, Wangchuan Road’s Wangchuan Bar.
The usually bustling Wangchuan Bar was exceptionally quiet tonight, even devoid of neon lights and the sound of heavy metal music.
The whole bar felt chilly as if it had gone to sleep.
Had it not been for the open door and the lights still on, one might have presumed it was closed for business.
Two thugs stood at the entrance of the bar, smoking cigarettes.
As they saw someone approaching, they sprang to their feet, flicking their cigarettes onto the ground, and watched the newcomer with gleaming eyes.
Tangyu gave them a cursory glance and immediately realized that Brother Niu must have been prepared for his arrival, just waiting for him to walk into the trap.
As Tangyu walked towards the bar, the two thugs backed away fearfully, making way, yet their eyes remained fixed on him.
Just then, a figure emerged—it was the same person who had taken Tangyu and Wang Dazhuang to the underground casino last time.
This man, known as Fourth Brother, was one of Brother Niu’s most trusted and capable underlings, alongside Ah Hu.
Fourth Brother’s eyes gleamed maliciously at Tangyu.
Brother Niu was right; this guy really had the guts to come alone tonight.
The youth of today are indeed ignorant of their own limitations.
“Follow me,” Fourth Brother said coldly.
Tangyu, however, was fearless and followed Fourth Brother, taking the same route to the basement as before.
Along the way, Tangyu spotted many people lying in wait.
It seemed that a significant number of men had been arranged for today.
When Tangyu reached the door of Brother Niu’s office, he realized that there were at least a hundred thugs armed with steel rods and knives stationed around various spots, ready to blockade the entire bar at a moment’s notice.
Such a grand display was indeed startling.
But Tangyu remained calm and indifferent.
Was he not prepared as well?
The idea of walking into abuse was not something he would ever entertain.
Brother Niu leaned back in his leather chair, puffing on a cigar, exuding a fierce and tiger-like menace.
Two tall, cool men stood behind him, with another two in front.
At the door, four more were stationed.
Including Brother Niu, there were nine people in the office—not too many.
As Fourth Brother brought Tangyu in, Ah Hu followed, positioning themselves to Tangyu’s left and right, ready to encircle him.
Should Tangyu harbor even the slightest ill intent, they were poised to act immediately.
Judging by the personnel and power structure in the room, Brother Niu was indeed being cautious.
Tangyu could sense that these men were armed with significant weaponry.
It seemed Brother Niu was well-prepared for this occasion.
Tangyu sat down directly across from Brother Niu, his face indifferent as he met Brother Niu’s murderous gaze without flinching.
“You’re here!” Brother Niu exhaled a cloud of smoke at Tangyu, his tone light and cool yet tinged with anger.
This was his territory, and he had already set up a trap, turning the place into a hellish fortress and summoning almost all his men.
The force present was the strongest, all equipped with guns.
With such a net cast wide and defenses as strong as iron walls, he could not believe Tangyu could make any significant disruption.
Being skilled in combat was one thing, but no matter how skilled, one could hardly fight against overwhelming numbers.
Could you fight ten?
How about a hundred?
Even if you could outpace a hundred, could you outrun bullets?
Would a dozen guns not turn you into a sieve?
With everything under control, Brother Niu felt supremely disdainful and at ease.
“Yes, I’m here,” Tangyu said with a light smile, looking straight at Brother Niu.
Brother Niu’s eyes held a strange gleam as he leaned back in his chair and said, “Young man, I really admire your courage.
You really did have the guts to come here alone.
Should I say you’re not afraid of death, or should I say you’re ignorant of your own limitations?
I’m quite curious, where does your confidence come from?”
“Hmph, why wouldn’t I dare to come?
Are you going to eat me?” Tangyu said with a cold smile.
“Haha.” Brother Niu laughed, pointing at Tangyu with his cigar-clasping hand: “I won’t eat you, I’ll cripple you, or even slaughter you and throw you into the river to feed the fish.
Do you think you can walk out of here unscathed today?”
Tangyu curled his lip: “Whether I can walk out of here isn’t your concern.
Since I dared to come, I fear no situation.
What you should worry about is probably yourself.”
“Worry about myself?
Hmph, what a joke.
Young man, it seems you can’t see the situation clearly at all.
I’m curious, what makes you so bold to say such big words?
Is it because of your combat skills?
Hmph, I admit you’re quite skilled, but what of it?
Even if you’re skilled, I’m going to finish you off today.
Or is it because—you rely on your connections?
I know you have some ties with the Lin Group and are acquainted with Captain Song from the Eastern District Police Station.
But—what of it?
This isn’t the Eastern District, and their police station has no jurisdiction here.
Even if I pulverize you into a pulp right here, no one will know.
Tell me, where does your confidence come from?” Brother Niu said with a scornful laugh.
The recent missions had all failed, and it was all because of this young man before him.
Brother Niu had long harbored a deep hatred for Tangyu and was eager to see him dead.
“Aren’t you just a street thug?
You think you’re the mafia, talking about killing people all the time.
When did street thugs become so brazen, disrespecting all laws?” Tangyu asked with a derisive smile.
“Bang!”
Instantly, Brother Niu became enraged, slamming his hands on the desk, his eyes shining with ferocity as he glared at Tangyu.
At Brother Niu’s signal, his men also moved, pulling out guns and aiming at Tangyu.
Four guns were aimed at his front, two more at his head from behind, and the four men at the door readied their weapons as well.
With ten guns pointed at him, Tangyu couldn’t help feeling irritated.
When had he ever been subjected to such treatment?
“Humph, young people are just young people, is a life really that worthless to you?
Is your confidence so inflated that you actually think I wouldn’t dare to kill you?” Brother Niu snorted coldly.
Leaning lazily in his chair, Tangyu looked askance at the furious Brother Niu, “I know you dare, and I know this is your turf.
For you, killing someone here and then destroying the body would go completely unnoticed, and even the police would be powerless against you.
After all, the law cares about evidence—you can’t convict someone on suspicion and knowledge alone.”
“Humph, you know and yet you’re so arrogant?
Where do you get the nerve?” Brother Niu said.
Tangyu replied, “If you want to kill me, then we’ll see if you have the ability to do so.”
“Hmph!”
A gun was thrust forward, pressing in on Tangyu.
With a single command from Brother Niu, Tangyu would be riddled with holes.
“With just one order from me, your life is mine.
Tell me, why wouldn’t I have the ability to kill you?” Brother Niu said with an infuriated chuckle, giving Tangyu a playful look.
The last thing he wanted was to have to kill Tangyu—after all, the young man had some connection to Lin Group.
Provoking the behemoth that was Lin Group would be nothing but trouble.
Besides, there was no telling what other moves the young man had up his sleeve, or if he had already coordinated with the police, surrounding the area with their force.
That’s why Brother Niu wanted to use his power to force Tangyu to submit, but this hard nut proved to be quite the challenge to crack.
“It’s possible for you to take my life with one order, but I am aware that your life is also in my hands.
And looking at the time, it should be just about right,” Tangyu said with a light smile, sounding as casually indifferent as ever, as if completely unaware of the danger he was in.
Brother Niu’s brow furrowed, his eyes flickering with a peculiar look.
Could it be Tangyu was carrying a bomb?
Otherwise, where did he get such confidence?
But from his appearance in a regular T-shirt, it didn’t seem like he could hide anything.
In his heart, Brother Niu felt an inexplicable unease, overcome by curiosity.
Where did Tangyu get such boldness?
Was it a bluff, or did he really have another move planned?
Judging by his expression, he seemed to be quite confident.
What was going on?
“Humph, then let’s see what card you have up your sleeve,” Brother Niu said.
With a peculiar smirk and a flick of his finger, Tangyu unleashed a burst of Dark Force.
He had already tampered with Brother Niu’s body during their last encounter, having anticipated that Brother Niu might not let things slide, hence leaving himself an out.
Now, a burst of Dark Force was all it took to trigger the effects of his previous manipulations.
“Ugh—”
Brother Niu suddenly felt a sharp, painful stab at his chest, as if a knife had viciously pierced his heart, sending him almost tumbling to the ground.
His facial muscles twisted violently with spasms, and he clutched at his chest as if suffering a heart attack.
His complexion turned deathly pale in an instant.
Brother Niu’s mouth emitted ‘ugh, ugh, ugh’ cries of pain, his body convulsing violently, as if in a seizure.
The symptoms came on too quickly.
Brother Niu’s subordinates were all taken aback, their eyes widening as they stared at him.
Brother Niu had been fine just moments earlier—how had he become like this after just one sentence from Tangyu?
Brother Niu didn’t have a heart condition, so what caused these symptoms?
“Brother Niu, what’s wrong with you?”
“Brother Niu, what happened?”
The crowd asked with concern, but Brother Niu was in too much pain to speak, his eyes rolling back as he looked towards Tangyu.
Lao Si rushed to Brother Niu’s side, trying to help but was pushed away by him.
Angered, Ah Hu aimed his gun at Tangyu’s forehead and shouted, “What did you do to my boss?
Are you looking to die?”
Tangyu calmly looked at him and said, “If you don’t want your boss to die, you’d better put the guns away and not point them at me.
I hate the feeling of being aimed at.”
Tangyu’s words were no doubt an indirect admission.
“Humph, court death.
Heal my boss now, or I’ll blow your brains out,” Ah Hu snorted coldly, his eyes glaring menacingly.
“Ah—”
Brother Niu screamed in agony, as though wishing for death to end his suffering.
With a faint smile, Tangyu looked at Brother Niu and said, “If you don’t want to keep suffering until you bleed from every orifice and your heart bursts, then have your men leave.
I think you and I should have a quiet little chat.
It might make you feel better.
Or maybe, it’s the only way you’ll get to keep your life.
Humph, the law is all about evidence.
I haven’t even touched you, so even if you die here, no one can do anything to me.”
“Humph, I’ll blow your brains out right now,” Ah Hu exploded in anger.