Chapter 117 Did I Let You Go?
"You dare tell us to get lost? Kid, don't refuse a toast only to be forced to drink a forfeit! Letting you join our organization is giving you face, don't be ungrateful." Suddenly, a beautiful young woman behind the centipede-shirted man jumped out and threatened, "You damned woman, how dare you insult Mr. Chen? Do you not want to live? Hurry up and kowtow to Mr. Chen and apologize!" Black Tiger roared in anger, slamming his palm on the table.
*Bang!*
The young woman raised her hand and slapped Black Tiger fiercely across the face. She was an internal force martial artist and her movements were swift. Before Black Tiger could react, he was sent flying, smashing the table to pieces. Black Tiger struggled to get up from the ground. He felt that these people were not simple. Covering his face, he looked at Shen Ming with a grim expression and said, "Mr. Shen, what do you mean by this? This is Jiangzhou, and the Immortal Doctor holds an extremely noble status here. It's not for outsiders to run wild."
Shen Ming lit a cigarette and smiled nonchalantly, "Just a small-time hooligan in Jiangzhou, and you dare threaten me? Have you heard of the Azure Dragon Merchant Association?"
"The Azure Dragon Merchant Association? Are you people from the overseas organization, the Azure Dragon Merchant Association?" Black Tiger's face changed drastically upon hearing this. Shen Ming sneered, "I didn't expect you to know about the Azure Dragon Merchant Association. It seems you little scumbag aren't entirely ignorant."
Chen Xuan frowned. He really didn't know about the Azure Dragon Merchant Association. Black Tiger explained, "Mr. Chen, the Azure Dragon Merchant Association is a major organization spanning domestic and overseas, with immense power and harboring many heinous criminals. Bloodhand Butcher, whom you defeated, didn't even have the qualifications to join the Azure Dragon Merchant Association."
"Having heard the name of our Azure Dragon Merchant Association, are you ready to come with us now? I guarantee you'll join the Azure Dragon Merchant Association and have inexhaustible wealth," the centipede-shirted man said confidently.
"I'm not interested. Black Tiger, see them out!" Chen Xuan commanded expressionlessly. It sounded good, but once one joined such an organization, they would likely become its high-ranking slave, refining pills for it day and night with no human rights. The centipede-shirted man's eyes turned cold, a hint of chill surging within.
"How dare you defy Elder Wu? Take him down!" Boss Shen bellowed. The three beautiful women's eyes turned cold, and they simultaneously stepped forward, extending their slender legs and launching punches. The centipede-shirted man suddenly raised his hand and whispered, "Stop!" The three women halted their attack.
"Chen Xuan, is it? I'll give you another day to consider. I hope to receive a satisfactory answer from you tomorrow night," Elder Wu narrowed his eyes, displaying an expression of having Chen Xuan cornered. Then, Elder Wu waved his hand, preparing to leave with his subordinates.
At this moment, Chen Xuan said coldly, "Did I let you go?" Everyone's expressions changed slightly. Boss Shen angrily said, "Kid, what do you mean?" Chen Xuan stated, "You hit my friend and still want to leave? You have to pay a price!"
"Brother Xuan, let's forget about it. This is the Azure Dragon Merchant Association that spans domestic and overseas. If we're hit, we're hit. I'll just take my bad luck," Black Tiger whispered to Chen Xuan. He had a lot of face in Jiangzhou now and was naturally unwilling to take a beating for no reason, but the Azure Dragon Merchant Association could bring big trouble if provoked. However, Chen Xuan had no intention of stopping.
"Damn it, you're getting too bold!" Boss Shen shouted, "Get him!" As the three charming women were about to make a move, Chen Xuan flashed past them, appearing beside the three women in an instant. He swung his fist, striking their lower abdomens. The three women's eyes widened in shock as they seemed to hear a cracking sound. Their dantian were instantly crippled.
"Damn it, you dare cripple our Azure Dragon Merchant Association members? You must have the guts of a bear!" Boss Shen roared in fury, clenching his fist, a series of bone-cracking sounds erupting. Elder Wu, instead of getting angry, watched Chen Xuan with excitement flashing in his eyes, exclaiming excitedly, "Good, good, good! Not only can you refine pills, but you also possess such strength in your early twenties. You are qualified to join my Azure Dragon Merchant Association!"
"Get lost. I told you, I'm not interested in the Azure Dragon Merchant Association," Chen Xuan said expressionlessly.
"You're courting death!" Boss Shen roared, preparing to raise his fist. Elder Wu beside him said, "Don't fight here." Boss Shen reluctantly withdrew his hand. Elder Wu stared at Chen Xuan coldly and said, "Those who refuse my Azure Dragon Merchant Association have all become dead men. Next time, I will make you change your mind." With that, Elder Wu led his people away from the club in a grand fashion.
"Mr. Chen, I'm afraid you've caused trouble this time," Black Tiger couldn't help but say. "Are you scared?" Chen Xuan's voice was unmistakable. Black Tiger shook his head, "The people of the Azure Dragon Merchant Association are all overseas fugitives who kill without blinking. They are almost all wanted by the Martial Alliance and the authorities in China. They don't dare to be too blatant. Besides, they probably don't care about a small fry like me."
"Another wasted trip today." Chen Xuan shook his head, lamenting that he hadn't obtained the five half-spirit herbs. Black Tiger felt awkward, "Mr. Chen, I truly didn't know they were from the Azure Dragon Merchant Association. Otherwise, I wouldn't have dared to bring them to you, even if I were beaten to death." Chen Xuan warned, "Be more discerning next time, don't bring just anyone here."
"I understand, Mr. Chen," Black Tiger nodded enthusiastically. "Mr. Chen, I've had people prepare those old herbs for you." Soon, Black Tiger's subordinate arrived with several old herbs. Chen Xuan inspected them one by one, all of them genuine. Chen Xuan nodded in satisfaction, glancing at Black Tiger's swollen face. "I'll refine a medicinal pill to reduce the swelling for you."
Black Tiger said indifferently, "Mr. Chen, no need. This is just a minor injury. I'll apply a warm compress later." Chen Xuan shook his head, "This slap used internal force. It will fester in three days, and then start to rot bit by bit." It was precisely because of the viciousness of that charming woman that Chen Xuan insisted on pursuing the matter.
"Ah?" Black Tiger's mouth gaped in shock, and then he cursed, "You bitch, you're so vicious!" Black Tiger then hurriedly said, "Please bestow the pill, Mr. Chen!"
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Outside the club.
In the business car parked by the roadside, Boss Shen said indignantly, "Elder Wu, why didn't you let me make a move? He crippled three experts from our Azure Dragon Merchant Association, and that kid clearly is determined not to join our Azure Dragon Merchant Association. Such a person cannot be used by us; it's better to kill him."
Elder Wu said coldly, "This is the city, and our identity is special. We cannot be exposed. If the Yanhuang Iron Brigade is alerted, it will be very unfavorable to us." "Elder Wu's reprimand is correct," Boss Shen nodded in agreement. "He cannot escape. Only the dead can refuse the Azure Dragon Merchant Association. I will personally deal with him later," Elder Wu said coldly. The business car slowly drove away from the club in the development zone.
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Inside the club, Black Tiger stood in front of the mirror, his mouth agape, wide enough to fit an egg. His face, which had been severely swollen and bruised just moments ago, was now completely free of swelling. There wasn't even a trace of being beaten, and it had become as smooth as a boiled egg. He muttered, "This old face is even whiter and more tender than the gigolos at the club..."
"Mr. Chen, you are truly amazing!" Black Tiger quickly came to his senses, looking at Chen Xuan with adoration. Chen Xuan smiled faintly, accepting all of Black Tiger's flattery. Black Tiger swallowed and glanced at the remaining few round, brown pills on the table. He licked his lips and chuckled, "Mr. Chen, can you leave these pills for me? In the martial world, with fighting and killing, these pills will help me defend myself."