274: Chapter 273: Delaying Tactics 274: Chapter 273: Delaying Tactics “So you’re refusing my conditions?” Zhou Tao’s face turned bitterly cold as he looked at Tangyu with a sinister and unsightly expression.
All his life, when had Zhou Tao, the young master of the Zhou family, ever suffered such a monstrous and disgraceful humiliation?
Though the Zhou family, being one of the seven wealthy families, did not possess the power of the five dominant families, the dignity of his family was absolutely not to be trampled on.
Anyone daring to disturb the sleeping dragon, so to speak, would pay a terrible price.
Tangyu looked at Zhou Tao with pathetic eyes, “I thought you were just a fool, but I was wrong.
You’re not a fool; you’re brain-damaged.
I have already made myself clear, and you still can’t understand human language?”
A grim darkness surged across Zhou Tao’s face; this man dared to challenge his bottom line repeatedly, showing a complete disregard for him and directly provoking the face of the Zhou family.
Amid Zhou Tao’s raging fury, Tangyu remained completely calm, as if nothing had happened.
His demeanor was as nonchalant as drinking water, hardly stirring a ripple.
The influence of the Zhou family was indeed something Tangyu could not shake at the moment, and crossing them would inevitably bring him a great deal of trouble, of which Tangyu was well aware.
How could one casually provoke a major family?
If that were possible, the Zhou family wouldn’t be able to maintain their footing in Donglin City—now that would be a big joke.
But Tangyu would still go through with some actions, even if they meant certain death, endless troubles afterwards, and a certainty of disaster.
Just like his resolution to annihilate the Yin Medical Sect and restore peace to the Holy Gate, fully knowing the profound difficulties, it was imperative for him to act.
No matter how influential Zhou Tao was, if he expected Tangyu to bow and submit, there were only two words for it: no way.
Tangyu always admired a saying: “If there’s no path in this world, then let me break all barriers and tread a grand avenue.”
Tangyu, daring to face Zhou Tao head-on and even mock him, had already considered all possible consequences.
No matter what move the Zhou family made, he was ready to face it fully.
As a man, if he couldn’t even protect the woman by his side, what kind of man would he be?
“Cripple him,” Zhou Tao coldly ordered.
The burly man standing two steps behind him had already prepared for action, waiting only for Zhou Tao’s command to pounce on Tangyu like a unleashed hound.
His originally cold face instantly turned savagely terrifying, resembling a mad wild beast.
As the burly man made his move, Tangyu could tell that his opponent was indeed skilled, although Tangyu had not crossed fists with any formidable figures in Donglin City before.
The burly man, like transforming into a gigantic black bear, reached out with his thick and powerful arms directly at Tangyu, clearly intending to grab him.
The assault was incredibly fierce and the speed was fast enough.
As soon as Zhou Tao’s words fell, he had already rushed to Tangyu, a murderous aura assaulting Tangyu head-on.
Speed and strength were this burly man’s strong suits.
Facing the fierce onslaught of the burly man, Tangyu remained unhurried, his face devoid of any ripples of emotion.
He quickly extended two fingers, employing one of Shaolin’s Seventy-two Special Skills, Vajra Finger.
Of course, this was different from what one saw on TV; it was merely a basic technique of acupoint sealing.
Tangyu had practiced this technique from a young age, reaching a level of mastery.
Even if he did not use Pure Yang Qi, Tangyu could still drill a small hole into solid rock.
“Snap!
Snap!”
Tangyu’s fingers forcefully struck the centers of the burly man’s palms, like a sharp spike harshly poking, causing the burly man’s face to instantly change with pain as his hand reflexively snapped back.
His palm turned numb immediately, and upon closer inspection, one could see his hand slightly trembling.
He could endure this kind of pain, but the muscles on his face involuntarily twitched.
The pain made him feel as if his palm had been pierced through.
A faint smile appeared on Tangyu’s lips.
If the burly man had used his fists, Tangyu might not have had such an advantage.
Not giving the burly man a chance to recover, Tangyu immediately lunged at him.
Usually he kept a low profile, but that didn’t mean he wasn’t prepared to escalate.
Today’s fight couldn’t be low-key anymore; he needed to resolve the battle quickly to shock Zhou Tao and proceed smoothly with the next step of his plan.
The burly man, ignoring the pain in his hand, gritted his teeth, transforming his open hand back into a fist.
Then a sudden sharp pain shot through him, realization dawning that his arms could barely exert any force.
In an instant, Tangyu had closed the distance, his fist smashing directly into the man’s face with the force of autumn winds sweeping away fallen leaves.
The burly man’s heart skipped a beat and his lips twitched, a thought flashing through his mind: “Danger.”
“Bang!”
With no escape and no block, the burly man stood there like a punching bag, taking the brute force of Tangyu’s fist upon his face, producing a heavy thud.
The burly man’s head jerked to the side, blood spewing from his mouth as his body involuntarily staggered backward.
Having landed his blow, Tangyu didn’t stop; seizing the opportunity, his foot kicked fiercely towards the man’s groin.
To take down his opponent quickly, Tangyu had to put his full effort into it.
The burly man wasn’t fragile enough to fall without such fierce tactics.
Every strike targeted vital points.
“Crack!”
The burly man couldn’t react in time.
Tangyu kicked him hard, and the sound of something shattering reverberated.
Zhou Tao, lying there, sprang up instantly, involuntarily clasping his legs together, his face underwent a dramatic change, and his eyes wide with a complex shock as he stared at Tangyu, shadows flickering within them.
How could he be so strong?
How could he be so ruthless?
Ordinarily, one is advised to see someone in a new light after three days, but this was like reassessing someone every three seconds.
Zhou Tao had always thought of Tangyu as merely someone with some skills, nothing more.
Yet, he never imagined his strength to be so formidable.
This was hard for him to accept, like a heavy blow.
The burly man also emitted a chill-inducing scream, clutching his groin and curling up on the ground.
The groin, undoubtedly the most vulnerable part on a man’s body.
A heavy hit there could easily bring a strong man down.
Clearly, the burly man had lost his capability to fight again.
The entire process took less than five seconds for Tangyu to completely bring him down.
This scene also frightened a couple of bikini-clad women nearby, who hurriedly hid at the other end of the pool, shivering like cicadas in winter.
Zhou Tao’s face turned pale, and as he looked at Tangyu, his gaze finally carried a significant weight and even sprouted some fear.
He admitted he lacked such methods.
Watching the calm smile on Tangyu’s face, Zhou Tao’s mouth twitched, and he said coldly, “Hmm, do you think you’ve won?
This is Zhou Family’s territory.
As long as I give the word, you definitely won’t walk out of here.”
Although Zhou Tao was shaken by Tangyu’s methods, he was not really scared.
Being from the Zhou Family imbued him with a certain staunch spirit.
Moreover, this was his family’s turf; with over a hundred security personnel and a team of elite bodyguards below, a single command from him could rush them to his aid, and he doubted Tangyu could grow wings and fly away.
Tangyu responded with a slight smile, “You’re right, on your Zhou Family’s ground, if you don’t let me go, indeed it would be hard for me.
But here, if I don’t let you go, you can’t leave.
Even more, if I say you should die, you wouldn’t live.”
Tangyu’s words were said calmly, but they were spine-chilling, causing even Zhou Tao to choke.
Could this guy really dare to kill him?
“Hmm, if you dare touch me, you certainly won’t be able to leave here alive either.
When has a member of the Zhou Family ever been bullied?”, Zhou Tao retorted angrily.
“Whether I live or leave isn’t your concern, because before that happens, I will definitely kill you.
With Zhou Tao the Younger keeping me company on the road to the underworld, I won’t be lonely.
Even if I end up in Hell, I can still kill you there.
What can you do to me, Zhou Tao?
Or, did you think, once in Hell, you would still have your Zhou Family to support you?” Tangyu replied.
“You—” Zhou Tao was furious but also understood his current predicament.
He had witnessed Tangyu’s methods; even one of his most capable bodyguards was brought down within five seconds, let alone himself.
It would be easy for him to bring down or even kill him.
Would he dare to kill him?
Though he hated to admit it, Zhou Tao felt that Tangyu really had the guts to kill him.
From Tangyu’s emotionless gaze, he could tell that killing was not difficult for him.
Facing Tangyu, he felt an enormous pressure, as if he was facing a colossal mountain.
This feeling was unbearable, but he had to admit it was real.
Therefore, he didn’t dare make a rash move.
Even a cornered dog would jump the wall, let alone a human.
This guy, he’s a lunatic who doesn’t care about his own life.
Facing someone harsh or formidable is one thing, but facing someone who cares nothing for their life is terrifying.
If someone is fearless about losing his life, then he becomes very dangerous.
Everyone has only one life, and no one dares to joke about their own life.
If one does, that person is either a lunatic or a fool.
At least, Zhou Tao really cherishes his own life.
Moreover, Zhou Tao also knew that even if he called for help, they wouldn’t be able to arrive immediately.
He believed that even ten seconds would be enough for Tangyu to kill him.
Moreover, would Tangyu allow him to call for help?
Observing the changing expressions and flickering eyes of Zhou Tao, Tangyu smirked coldly.
If he didn’t demonstrate his power to subdue him, negotiating would be impossible.
If killing Zhou Tao could solve the matter, Tangyu would do it without hesitation.
Unfortunately, killing wouldn’t solve the problem but would drag this matter to an irresolvable state, which would harm both Xinxin Culture and Art and Zhao Xinxin.
Tangyu didn’t come just to teach Zhou Tao a lesson but to resolve the Dali new product case.
Thus, he had to resort to some unconventional methods.
“Alright, you’re ruthless, Tangyu.
But there’s a saying I must tell you: ‘The mountain won’t change, the river flows forever.’ The humiliation you gave me today, I’ve recorded it all, and one day I will return it tenfold, a hundredfold.
The dignity of the Zhou Family also won’t allow anyone to provoke it.
Tangyu, you will pay a painful price for your foolish actions today, that’s my promise.
For today, I admit defeat, you can go,” Zhou Tao said.
“Hmph,” Tangyu chuckled, his smile full of disdain as he looked at Zhou Tao: “I can’t think of a more convincing word than ‘idiot’ for your intelligence, where do you get your confidence?”