The opponent's attack missed, and he swung back his weapon. Unfortunately, Gu Xingdong wouldn't give him another chance. He raised his hand, clamped onto the man's wrist, neutralized his force, and with a heave and a push, sent him flying.
With a clang, the man and his saber hit the ground heavily.
"Let's all go at them together! We have to take these two down today."
Er Lai spat on the ground and laboriously picked himself up. He turned to his accomplices, who were somewhat stunned, and said, "Let's all go at them together. There are only two of them, and we're more than ten. Don't forget what we were told when we came here – make sure to get that guy surnamed Gu!"
Gu Xingdong looked at Wang Kuo. "Hey, how long has it been since you got some exercise?"
Wang Kuo replied with reserved confidence, "Dealing with three or four is no problem."
"Is that so?" Gu Xingdong heard him, tidied his cuffs, and nodded towards the three or four people directly facing Wang Kuo. "Then I won't be polite. I'll leave these guys to you; I'll handle the rest."
With that, his gaze sharpened. Acting after them, he delivered two kicks to the two closest to him.
"Ah!!"
Following two screams, Wang Kuo also began to act. Although his legs were inconvenient, his combat skills were decent, and his fists were hard. He soon took down one opponent and smoothly snatched the steel bar from his hand.
Watching the two men entangled in the fight, Er Lai bent down to pick up the long saber from the ground. He had already noticed that Wang Kuo's right leg was injured. If they could take down this cripple, then they could all gang up on Gu Xingdong. He refused to believe they couldn't finish him.
Gu Xingdong's peripheral vision caught Er Lai's movement. His heart sank, and he shouted fiercely, "Careful behind you!"
Wang Kuo reacted with extreme speed to the warning, narrowly dodging the attack from the person opposite him. He then quickly rolled in one direction. However, due to his leg inconvenience, his movement was a little slow, and the hem of his trousers was nicked by the blade.
Gu Xingdong, filled with concern, quickly dealt with two opponents, turned around, kicked Er Lai to the ground, and extended a hand to Wang Kuo.
"Are you alright?"
"Don't worry, I won't die." Wang Kuo raised his hand and, with its help, stood up. Although his previous movement was somewhat clumsy, at least he had dodged that knife.
"Damn it, they dare to commit assault on the street? They're completely lawless!"
Gu Xingdong bent down and picked up a section of steel pipe from the ground. He looked at Er Lai and his group. "Originally, I thought we were guests here, and we'd give you some face. Since that's the case, there's no need for pleasantries. Wang Kuo, not a single one of them walks out of here today."
As soon as he finished speaking, he charged out like an arrow released from a bow.
He used the steel pipe in his hand without reservation. Each blow that landed resulted in a groan.
Wang Kuo, holding a steel bar across his chest with his back to Gu Xingdong, knocked down everyone who attempted a sneak attack.
The two cooperated seamlessly. In less than ten minutes, all dozen or so people were lying on the ground, gritting their teeth and moaning in pain.
"Trying to run?"
Seeing that the situation was unfavorable, Er Lai turned to flee. Gu Xingdong weighed the steel pipe in his hand and smashed it towards Er Lai's back.
With a "thud," the steel pipe heavily struck the back of Er Lai's head. Er Lai felt a pain in his head, followed by a chill. He raised his hand to feel it and touched a sticky substance.
"Ah, I missed." Gu Xingdong sighed. "I thought I could knock him out. It seems I've lost my accuracy due to not exercising regularly. I'll just have to draw some blood."
Wang Kuo: "..."
Seeing someone nearby trying to get up, Gu Xingdong stepped forward with a kick and then said lightly, "I said I'd just draw some blood. Want to try?"
The person immediately lay still, not daring even to groan.
"Wang Kuo, go call the police."
Wang Kuo turned without a word and headed towards the nearest police station.
...
"Brother Gui, Brother Lai and the others have been arrested. Some of the brothers know a lot of things. Shouldn't we go into hiding?"
Zhu Changgui had not slept until late, waiting for news of Gu Xingdong's death. Instead, he heard this and was so angry that he clenched his fist and slammed it hard on the table.
"A bunch of useless good-for-nothings! More than ten people couldn't handle two, and they actually got arrested."
"Brother Gui, I heard that the higher-ups are taking this very seriously and are interrogating them overnight. I'm afraid they'll find their way to you soon."
Zhu Changgui furrowed his brows and, after a long pause, said, "Alright, I know. You can go back now."
After the person left, he grabbed the phone on the table and quickly dialed several numbers.
Zhu Shasha was sleeping soundly when she was suddenly awakened by the urgent ringing of the phone. After a moment of reaction, seeing that the ringing didn't stop, she turned on the bedside lamp and then got up to answer.
"Zhaodi, you have to save your brother this time."
Hearing the name Zhaodi, extreme impatience flashed in Zhu Shasha's eyes. "How many times have I told you not to call me Zhaodi? I have a name, Zhu Shasha!"
"Yes, yes," Zhu Changgui responded. "Brother is in big trouble now..."
Then he recounted everything that had happened during this period.
"Idiot!" Zhu Shasha couldn't help but curse after listening. "Don't you use your brain before you do anything? How could you make such a mistake?!"
"It's useless to say that now. They've already been arrested, and it's only a matter of time before they implicate me. I need to go into hiding, but all the money in my accounts has been frozen. Can you lend me some money?"
This was a hopeless case. Given the current situation, he had no more value to exploit. She had to prepare for the worst.
Thinking this, Zhu Shasha took a deep breath and said to calm him down, "Don't worry, I won't abandon you. However, it takes too long for the money to arrive. I'll arrange for someone to deliver money to you immediately."
Zhu Changgui's fear subsided considerably. "I knew my little sister would be reliable at a critical moment."
"You must remember everything I'm about to say. Although I will do my best to save you, I can't guarantee how much your subordinates will reveal. Remember, if you get caught, you absolutely cannot mention me. You know best what kind of person I am. I promise to take good care of your wife and child. They will have everything others have."
His wife and child were Zhu Changgui's weakness and what he worried about the most. With Zhu Shasha's words, he felt relieved.
"Little sister, don't worry, even if I'm caught, everything ends with me."
Zhu Changgui wasn't stupid. If he were truly caught, he would take the blame. Out of guilt, Zhu Shasha would treat his wife and children well. Otherwise, given the family's current situation, his wife and children would surely suffer.
After hanging up the phone, Zhu Changgui had no time to pack. He quickly informed his family and left the house.
However, as soon as he reached the doorway, several strong beams of flashlight shone on him.
Jiang Lichun said with a grim face, "Zhu Changgui, come with us."