Xiao Qiang was about to explain when a sound from behind interrupted him.
"Xiao Qiang, I think you're tired of living, daring to bring people onto my Axe Gang's territory to cause trouble."
Xiao Qiang's expression changed drastically. He quickly turned around and saw the bald man's figure reappear. However, the main person this time wasn't him, but a man in his early twenties walking at the front.
Fair-skinned and clean, he didn't look like he came from an ordinary family. Whether it was his clothing, attire, or the demeanor in his every move, he was very much like the young masters in television dramas.
After recognizing the person, Xiao Qiang's face turned ashen. His reaction was completely different from when he encountered the bald man. This time, he directly knelt on the ground and begged for mercy, saying, "Young Master Lei, it has nothing to do with me. I was forced to lead people to the Black Market. I told Brother Bald to give me a few more days."
As he spoke, Li Chonglou could clearly see his body trembling uncontrollably, indicating his fear was from the heart.
This also suggested that the person who came this time held a significant position.
Young Master Lei snorted and then looked at Li Chonglou. Behind him, besides the bald man, were six other people. Among them, three were actually masters who had entered the realm, and the one standing behind him also had a three-layer aura.
Shangjing truly lived up to its reputation as a place where dragons and tigers hid. Li Chonglou suddenly recalled his master's reminder when he first arrived.
In other places, such masters might only be possessed by local strongmen. Here, one could casually find several just by approaching a local boss, no, not even the boss himself. This kind of treatment was likely unmatched anywhere else!
Suddenly, a doubt arose in Li Chonglou's heart.
Strange, by all logic, Shangjing should be the safest place, the most strictly governed. Why did so many masters still like and be willing to stay here?
He had never deeply considered this question before.
However, at this moment, Young Master Lei suddenly spoke, interrupting his thoughts.
"Where are you from, kid? I haven't seen you before. You even dare to hit people from my Axe Gang. Are you..."
"Bang!"
A figure suddenly flew backward. Everyone present seemed to have their pause button pressed, frozen for several seconds.
Li Chonglou calmly withdrew his hand. "If you don't want to die, don't appear before me again. I don't have time to deal with small fries like you."
With that, he turned around. Only then did the three masters react, realizing that the person who had just flown out was their young master! Their expressions instantly turned furious, and their three-layer auras exploded without reservation.
The bald man and the other few subordinates accompanying him instantly fainted. Then came Xiao Qiang, kneeling on the ground. The next moment, the three-layer master lunged with a straight punch towards Li Chonglou's back.
And it was aimed at his heart!
Sensing the killing intent in the aura, Li Chonglou's eyes instantly turned icy. His body, which was almost always in a state of fusion, shifted slightly to evade the man's attack, then he raised his knee and palm.
The man let out a muffled groan, his face changing drastically. The force seemed to exceed his tolerance. Before he could react, Li Chonglou's fist landed again, accurately hitting his left cheek.
"Bang!"
The man's figure also flew backward. Unlike Young Master Lei, this man, supported by a master, had already stood up. However, while still in mid-air, he had lost consciousness!
This scene was precisely what the remaining few witnessed.
In just one exchange, the strongest master he brought had lost consciousness!
Young Master Lei secretly swallowed, and subconsciously took a step back.
His expression was flustered!
Damn, where did this monstrous expert come from?
The two subordinates, both at the two-layer realm, exchanged glances and saw the relief in each other's eyes. This was their strongest man; if it had been them with only two layers, they would have probably met their end on the spot?
For a moment, none of them dared to move, frozen in place like statues, watching Li Chonglou wake up the fallen Xiao Qiang.
Suddenly, three more figures appeared, but on a balcony on the second floor. Li Chonglou looked up. The strongest among them was only at the three-layer realm. It seemed they were people from this gambling house.
Li Chonglou ignored them. After waking up the still-trembling Xiao Qiang, he had him continue leading the way, and then the two of them disappeared out of the corridor.
The three people on the balcony upstairs also noticed Young Master Lei's presence but did not go down.
"Isn't that the eldest boss's son? Is he causing trouble again?"
"Never mind, as long as he's alright. Let's go back and report to the eldest boss and the second boss."
The three glanced at Young Master Lei indifferently and then turned to disappear.
A subordinate below said unhappily, "Young Master, you are one of the bosses here. How can these underlings be so arrogant, not even asking anything?"
Already unhappy, Young Master Lei felt even more stifled by this remark.
"It seems many people have forgotten that this is our Axe Gang's territory! Let's go, follow me back to find the gang leader!"
The gang leader he mentioned was naturally his own father. A spark of light flashed in the subordinate's eyes. Ever since the General Bureau had made its statement, they had been acting like timid turtles for many days.
They were suffocated!
Perhaps this time they could find some fun! Of course, it wouldn't be the person from just now, but the people in the Black Market.
Unbeknownst to Li Chonglou, although this Black Market was nominally Axe Gang territory, in reality, since the General Bureau's statement, a second voice had emerged, with a strong desire to break away and become independent!
The primary reason for this was the gang leader's silence and inaction!
So, when the two heard that they were going to find the gang leader, their faces lit up with anticipation.
Inside the house, led by Xiao Qiang, Li Chonglou quickly passed through a hidden door to the underground entrance!
The decoration of this gambling house was actually ordinary, but its concealment was top-notch.
It was a pity that before entering, Li Chonglou had already used his Heavenly Eye's perspective ability to scan the entire place. The person he was looking for was not inside.
At this moment, Xiao Qiang, who was leading the way, suddenly turned around and knelt down with a thud. This reaction completely bewildered Li Chonglou.
"Big Brother, please spare me. I've already brought you to the place. If I don't leave now, I'm afraid I won't be able to!"
Although Xiao Qiang lacked experience, he wasn't foolish. Now, not only the bald man was in trouble, but even the Axe Gang's young master had been knocked flying with a single punch. How could he, the guide, explain himself?
His mind was now filled with only one thought: run! Run as far as possible!
Li Chonglou shook his head. "If you leave now, that will be truly courting death. If you don't want to die, wait until I've resolved this matter."
Xiao Qiang's tear-streaked face suddenly froze. He didn't understand Li Chonglou's meaning for a moment.