Early this morning, Pang Dongqiang and Feng Zhen paid a personal visit to Lu Wentao. Moved by their pleas and further enticed by a hefty fee of fifty million, the top master of Tianque City finally agreed.

Of the group of four, apart from the ever-steady and unflappable Lu Wentao, the other three wore hostile expressions and bristled with killing intent. This was especially true for Pang Dongqiang and Feng Zhen. After confirming his identity with a photograph, they fixed a venomous gaze on Chen Yang, their expressions so ferocious they looked as if they wanted to tear his flesh and drink his blood.

At the sudden arrival of these outsiders, the people in the small square cast scrutinizing glances their way.

"Lu Wentao and Fan Chen? What are they doing here?"

"What's with those expressions? Are they here to stir up trouble?"

Many people recognized the top expert of Tianque City and his Disciple, but they wondered why the two had come. This was particularly surprising because after achieving fame, Lu Wentao had been living in seclusion for three years, and visitors could scarcely catch a glimpse of him.

Chen Yang also looked over. With just one glance, he recognized a familiarity in the faces of Pang Dongqiang and Feng Zhen, quickly connecting them to Pang Wenxuan and Feng Kun.

Are they here for revenge?

As expected, their target was Chen Yang. They walked right up and stopped about two or three meters away from him and his companions.

Ren Tong's eyebrows shot up as he demanded, "What do you think you're doing?"

"Old man, this has nothing to do with you!" Pang Dongqiang lowered his voice and pointed at Chen Yang, speaking coldly. "We're only after his life. Anyone unrelated should get the hell out of our way!"

"You son of a bitch, what did you just say?" Ren Tong instantly exploded, confronting Pang Dongqiang. In terms of sheer presence, he even seemed to overpower him.

Chen Yang stopped Ren Tong and said coolly, "If I'm not mistaken, you must be the fathers of those two scoundrels from yesterday?"

"So it's you lot!" Ren Tong chuckled. He took a step back and grinned, "Yangzi, take care of them!"

Pang Dongqiang and Feng Zhen were left speechless.

Even the ever-composed Lu Wentao lifted his eyes to glance at Ren Tong. This old man is quite bold.

The commotion, especially Ren Tong's sudden bellow, drew mocking laughter and jeers from the crowd. What a presumptuous old fool, they thought, to provoke Lu Wentao and his Disciple.

With his hands in his pockets, Fan Chen stepped forward and sneered, "Old fellow, do you even know who we are? How dare you spout such nonsense here!"

"I've heard that a fellow named Chen Yang claims to be unrivaled in all of Tianque City, declaring that our city has no worthy men!" Lu Wentao stopped Fan Chen. Standing with his hands behind his back, he continued calmly, "Therefore, I came to see for myself!"

These words, of course, were an excuse for his coming out of seclusion, a message for everyone present. This way, he, the highly respected top expert of Tianque City, would appear justified in his actions. Otherwise, if the crowd learned that he had accepted money to be someone's enforcer, his hard-earned reputation would be ruined.

He then stared at Chen Yang and declared indifferently, "I presume you are this 'dragon crossing the river'?"

Suddenly, everyone in the crowd understood the reason for this confrontation.

"The arrogance of this kid! Just because he has a little skill, he dares to look down on our entire Tianque City?"

"Now this will be a spectacle! Lu Wentao himself has come to uphold our city's honor. Let's see how Ren Tong and his adopted son are going to get out of this one."

"People like him need to be taught a lesson! It wouldn't be a bad thing for him to suffer a major loss today."

The crowd looked at Chen Yang with disdain, and their contempt extended to Ren Tong as well. Walk in the dark too often, and you're bound to meet a ghost.

An elder who had long disliked Ren Tong mocked him directly, "Old Ghost Ren, haven't you always said that your adopted son is so skilled he could make us kneel with just a finger? The opportunity is here, so please, demonstrate it for us."

"Old Ghost Meng, get the hell out of here!" Ren Tong sneered. "Who do you think you are? Why should I have to prove anything to you?"

"Heh!" the elder named Meng Quan retorted. "So, you're chickening out now? If you don't have the skill, then stop your pathetic boasting. It's sickening to listen to."

Many in the crowd snickered along with him.

Ren Tong simply ignored them.

Chen Yang was amused. This so-called top expert of Tianque City was obviously hired by Pang Dongqiang and Feng Zhen to deal with me, yet he's found such a grandiose excuse. What does that make me? What a shameless old fraud! Clearly, despite his respectable appearance, he's no good either.

"Our Tianque City might not be large, but it boasts numerous Fist Masters and a plethora of experts," Lu Wentao said with an indifferent smile. "You won't succeed as the 'dragon that crosses the river' here."

Chen Yang didn't beat around the bush. He pointed directly at Pang Dongqiang and Feng Zhen. "Tell me, how much did you take from them?"

"Take what money?" Lu Wentao's expression remained unchanged as he replied lightly. "Since you claim there is no one of worth in Tianque City, I, who holds the empty title of this city's top expert, naturally cannot sit idly by."

"I thought I would be facing a true master, but to think it's just a greenhorn. I am greatly disappointed," Lu Wentao said, shaking his head. "However, since I'm already here, I'll let my disciple exchange a few moves with you."

The implication was clear: Chen Yang wasn't even qualified to face him. So arrogant. So pretentious.

Combined with his saintly bearing, he did exude the demeanor of a top expert.

"Old Ghost Ren, hurry up and let your adopted son take the stage! Don't you dare chicken out! Everyone is watching. Maybe you can afford to lose face, but can he?" Meng Quan laughed boisterously.

"Grandpa," Liu Xuan called out anxiously.

A smile played on Liu Changzheng's lips. "What can I do? Chen Yang is certainly not Fan Chen's match, but sometimes, suffering a little loss isn't a bad thing." He added, "People, especially the young, need to recognize their own limitations."

Fan Chen pulled a hand from his pocket and pointed at Chen Yang. "By rights, you're beneath my notice, but since my master has spoken, I will reluctantly give you a few pointers! Make your move."

Fan Chen stood tall, brimming with confidence.

Chen Yang shook his head and smiled without a word. He simply raised his hand and beckoned with his finger.

Fan Chen scoffed. What a clueless piece of trash.

BOOM!

He sprang into action. Unleashing his fury, he attacked with both hands and feet, striking with all his might. As he charged forward, a fierce gale roared like a predator, and the dry leaves on the ground swirled up into the air around him.

Chen Yang unhurriedly lifted his leg and kicked straight out.

In the blink of an eye.

BANG!

A dull thud resounded.

Fan Chen was sent flying backward even faster than he had charged, crashing hard to the ground seven or eight meters away.

Chen Yang dusted off his pants without looking up. "Old man, I'll ask you one last time. How much money did you take?"

Lu Wentao was speechless. The entire square fell silent.

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