“Is this Iron Fist?”
The old man speaking exclaimed once more.
Iron Fist was also a very powerful martial art. Those who cultivated Iron Fist to its extreme could deliver punches as hard as Iron Sand Palm, their bodies impenetrable to blades and impervious to water and fire, making them incredibly formidable.
“To have cultivated Iron Fist to this extent, his body is even stronger than that of a Lian Heng Grandmaster. A teenage Lian Heng Grandmaster is simply inconceivable!”
The old man shook his head, speaking in disbelief.
After all, Lian Heng Grandmasters had to undergo constant tempering from a young age. Achieving anything by forty was already remarkable. Most Lian Heng Grandmasters had died early because their bodies couldn't withstand such immense pressure. Yet, Lu Yang, who appeared to be in his early twenties, had managed to cultivate Iron Fist to such a degree, once again shattering everyone's perception of him.
At this moment, Lu Yang had not stopped. He turned his gaze towards Bark.
“The game is over!”
As Lu Yang finished speaking, he once again swung a punch towards Bark's head.
With a resounding "bang," even though Bark's head had also been modified with metal, the force and hardness of Lu Yang’s punch far surpassed Bark's imagination. It directly severed Bark's head from his body, turning it into a rolling ball on the ground.
Bark's body remained standing, still flailing as if not dead.
Lu Yang knew that with Bark's modifications, his body was already metallic. Even if Bark was alive, his body had long since ceased to be.
“Kid, if you kill me, the Hongmen headquarters will never let you go. They will definitely avenge me. You should prepare yourself for death!”
“The Hongmen headquarters is full of experts. No matter how strong you are, you're just heading for a dead end!”
“You…”
Even with his head severed, Bark’s head still faced Lu Yang, roaring loudly until Lu Yang stepped forward and stomped down, crushing Bark's head into fragments. Only then did Bark's voice finally cease.
After dealing with Bark, Lu Yang turned to the Dark Night Pluto and said, “This guy said he killed Shen Ronghua. Go and look for him. Even if you can't find him, finding the body would suffice!”
Lu Yang said indifferently. Shen Ronghua was, after all, his future father-in-law. Now that he had died at Bark's hands, Lu Yang had no way to explain it to Shen Yiman. He could only entrust this matter to the Dark Night Pluto.
“Understood, boss. I get it!”
The Dark Night Pluto nodded and walked directly into the hotel.
The hotel had been booked by Bark, and there were still many of Bark's lackeys inside. However, they were all minor figures. The Dark Night Pluto could handle them all by himself. Meanwhile, Lu Yang called the relevant authorities, informed them of the situation, and then vanished from the hotel entrance.
His appearance in Yanjing had attracted many watchful eyes. Lu Yang didn't want to court trouble, so he had to slip away quickly. He found a quiet place and started returning calls one by one.
The first person he called back was naturally Shen Yiman.
“Lu Yang, you finally returned my call! Where are you, what happened? Why did you disappear for a month?”
Shen Yiman asked anxiously into the phone.
“I'm in Yanjing. There was a bit of a situation. I'm very sorry to have to tell you something, but your father, Shen Ronghua, has been killed!”
Lu Yang said softly, with a hint of helplessness.
“What?”
Upon hearing this, Shen Yiman was stunned. Her head felt as if countless tiny bees were buzzing inside.
“He… how could he…”
“I knew he would die eventually, but I didn’t expect it to happen so soon!”
Shen Yiman struggled to hold back her tears, her lips trembling as she spoke.
“All men must die; some weigh heavier than Mount Tai, others lighter than a feather. Although your father has passed, he served as the chairman of the Hongmen Yanjing branch for half a month. In that regard, he has no regrets in death!”
Lu Yang said, scratching his head in thought.
“Do you know how to comfort people?”
Hearing this, Shen Yiman asked speechlessly.
“Well… to be honest, I really don't. I'm quite inexperienced. But I hope you can accept my condolences. I’ll comfort you properly when I get back!”
Lu Yang continued.
“Mmm!”
“You go ahead and do what you need to do. Call me in advance when you return!”
Shen Yiman said, then hung up the phone. After all, with her father's death, Shen Yiman needed some time to recover.
Lu Yang's second call was to Tang Shimin, but she didn't answer even after two attempts.
“Busy?”
“Perhaps!”
Lu Yang smiled indifferently, not making any further calls. Instead, he took a shower and lay on the large bed. For the past month, Lu Yang had been training himself in a cave, and his body odor was potent enough to brew vinegar. This hot shower felt incredibly refreshing.
An hour later, the Dark Night Pluto returned, holding an urn in his hand.
“Boss, Shen Ronghua’s body was found. It was truly gruesome, so I had it cremated directly. This is Shen Ronghua’s ashes!”
The Dark Night Pluto said to Lu Yang.
“Mmm, I’ll take it back with me when I return to Jiangbei City tomorrow. It can serve as a final memento for Shen Yiman.”
Lu Yang nodded.
“Returning to Jiangbei City tomorrow?”
Upon hearing this, the Dark Night Pluto immediately became cheerful.
“I said I’m returning alone. You will remain in Yanjing. The Hongmen Yanjing branch cannot be without a leader. You will reorganize the Hongmen Yanjing branch, and from now on, all of Hongmen's territory in China will be handed over to you. Do you understand what I mean?”
Lu Yang said directly to the Dark Night Pluto.
“Understood, boss. I get it!”
The Dark Night Pluto immediately replied after hearing Lu Yang's words.
Currently, Hongmen in China was in a state of irreconcilable conflict with the Hongmen headquarters. Although the Hongmen branches in other provinces still adhered to the headquarters, Lu Yang intended to seize control of all Hongmen branches in China, completely dismantling Hongmen.
This was also, in a way, accumulating his own strength.
The Dark Night Pluto naturally understood Lu Yang's intentions and readily agreed.
“When I return to Jiangbei City, I will send a few trustworthy individuals to help you establish the Hongmen Yanjing branch. First, integrate all the Hongmen branches in the north, and then gradually expand southwards!”
Lu Yang said calmly.
“Yes!”
The Dark Night Pluto nodded.
The next morning, Lu Yang flew directly back to Jiangbei City, delivered Shen Ronghua's ashes to Shen Yiman, and then spent half the day comforting her.
“Thank you. I believe my father’s spirit in heaven can now rest in peace.”
Shen Yiman said with a somewhat dejected expression.
“Mmm!”
Lu Yang nodded.
“How have things been at the company recently?”
Lu Yang continued to ask.
“Everything is proceeding as planned. However, your ex-wife’s company seems to be facing some problems. The South Korean pharmaceutical merchants have monopolized all the medicinal materials in Jiangbei City. Your ex-wife's company is now in a desperate situation and is on the verge of bankruptcy!”
Shen Yiman said directly to Lu Yang.
“Hmm? Is there such a thing?”
Upon hearing this, Lu Yang frowned. He instantly understood why Tang Shimin wasn't answering his calls; she was likely in trouble.
“I need to go and see Shimin's company!”
Lu Yang said, then drove Shen Yiman's Porsche towards Tang's Company.