Chapter 102: So It's a Rong Tribe Spy

On the way to the Dragon-Subduing Gang's Main Headquarters, Wen You gave a detailed account of the Dragon-Subduing Gang's origins.

The leader of the Dragon-Subduing Gang, He Xiang, also possessed a not-insignificant background.

His father was an elder within the Mining Guild's Main Headquarters, also an Eighth-Rank expert, who was constantly traveling to various places outside.

This was because the Mining Guild was an amalgamation of many third-rate sects that relied on mine veins for their livelihood.

Therefore, the Mining Guild's sphere of influence was relatively scattered.

The Mountain and River Sect was also one of the Mining Guilds.

The massive Mining Guild's backer was the first-rate sect, the Arhat Temple.

It could be said that regarding all mine vein business in Zhao State, the Arhat Temple shared the profits equally with Zhao State, at the very least.

"Brother Yang, the Mountain and River Sect's Sect Master, Senior Liang Yue, is also an elder of the Mining Guild. His strength is actually far greater than He Xiang's father."

"I've also heard that the Mining Guild's Guild Master thinks very highly of Senior Liang Yue. So, in the Changhe Prefectural Capital area, besides being able to manage the mine veins under their own command, Senior Liang Yue also has the authority to supervise and oversee mine veins in other places."

"To use my father's words, within the Changhe Prefectural Capital area, there are only three people in the Mining Guild who truly have a say. One of them is Senior Liang Yue."

Through Wen You, Yang Ling suddenly realized that the Mountain and River Sect's hidden strength was actually much greater than he had imagined.

The Mountain and River Sect was not an ordinary third-rate sect. If Liang Yue was an elder of the Mining Guild, then he could actually access the Mining Guild's inner circle.

"Senior Brother Xu Qing previously said that if the Mining Guild united as one, it could rival a second-rate sect. That means the Mining Guild's Guild Master is most likely a Fourth-Rank Grandmaster.

The inner circle revolves around him."

Thinking this, Yang Ling and the others had already arrived in front of a courtyard.

The plaque on this courtyard simply bore the five characters: 'Dragon-Subduing Gang Main Headquarters'.

Two members of the Dragon-Subduing Gang stood at the entrance. As soon as they saw Wen You, a fierce grin instantly appeared on their faces.

"So it's the Prince's Gang's Gang Master Wen gracing us with his presence."

One of them smiled and cupped his hands in greeting, then swept his gaze around.

"Gang Master Wen didn't call for the Ironclad Department's esteemed officials?"

"What kind of person do you take me, Wen You, for? Jianghu matters are settled within the Jianghu."

Wen You's expression darkened.

"Gang Master Wen is magnanimous!"

The other party laughed. "Our Gang Master has instructed that if Gang Master Wen comes, he is not to be obstructed.

So, everyone, please come in."

With that, he led the way, guiding the group into the courtyard.

Just as they reached the backyard, a hearty laugh rang out.

A young man who looked to be in his thirties, dressed in luxurious clothes, strode over with a group of people.

"Wen You, you really dared to come!"

Yang Ling opened the other party's Status Panel.

Character: He Xiang

Occupation: Martial Artist

Strength: 31

Agility: 13

Spirit: 14

Martial Arts: Boulder-Splitting Palm (Flawless Proficiency)

Whirlwind Spring Kick (Flawless Proficiency)

Mind-Awareness Scripture (Flawless Proficiency)

Faction: Dragon-Subduing Gang Leader

"This guy is a Ninth-Rank Martial Artist, much stronger than Wen You. The Boulder-Splitting Palm he cultivates... seems to be a martial art from the Bitter Awareness Temple side?

Could the Mind-Awareness Scripture also be an internal energy technique from the Bitter Awareness Temple?"

A thought flashed through Yang Ling's mind. Remembering that the Mining Guild's backer was the Arhat Temple, and the Bitter Awareness Temple's backer was also the Arhat Temple, it suddenly seemed logical.

It seemed the Mining Guild and these monks were very tightly bound.

"He Xiang, where is my Old Fifth!?"

Wen You's face darkened.

"You want to see your Old Fifth? Someone, bring him up."

He Xiang smiled slightly.

A young man beaten to a pulp, his mouth swollen like sausages, was brought forward.

As soon as he came up, he started cursing at He Xiang.

"He Xiang, I fuck your mother!"

"You beat my Old Fifth into this state!? You damn bastard deserve to die!"

Wen You was instantly furious upon seeing this.

The Prince's Gang members grew increasingly angry, one after another.

He Xiang's cheek twitched slightly, his smile not reaching his eyes.

"His mouth was too foul. He deserved the beating."

After speaking, He Xiang said with a half-smile,

"Wen You, we've fought since we were kids. Now, my strength far surpasses yours, and the Dragon-Subduing Gang has hired two genuine Ninth-Rank experts.

Your Prince's Gang has only one path left.

Submit to me, merge into the Dragon-Subduing Gang. From now on, you'll have to call me 'Big Brother' when you see me."

"In your dreams!"

Wen You sneered repeatedly.

"Then you'll have to crawl away today."

He Xiang chuckled lightly and looked at a one-eyed burly man beside him.

"This is the expert my Dragon-Subduing Gang has hired as a patron, 'Mad Blade' Liu Wu."

Liu Wu smiled slightly. "Gang Master, just give the order on what to do.

I take money to eliminate troubles."

He looked at Wen You and the others with a faint, mocking smile.

"Except for Wen You, whom I'll handle personally, you can deal with the rest as you please. Just don't take their lives."

He Xiang smiled. "Young Master Wen is the only son of Third Division Director, Iron-Handed Wen Kongxuan, of the Bandit Apprehension Division.

I can hit him without consequence, but if you hit him, there will be trouble."

A flicker of wariness passed through Liu Wu's eyes. Then his gaze swept around and landed on Yang Ling, who was closest to Wen You.

"Then let's start with this one."

"This one looks unfamiliar. Wen You, who is he?"

He Xiang looked Yang Ling up and down.

Liu Wu, however, laughed and strode towards Yang Ling, blade in hand.

"Gang Master, let me ask him personally."

"Brother Yang, shall we leave this to you?"

Wen You asked respectfully.

Yang Ling gave a slight nod.

Wen You immediately led the group of Prince's Gang members back several steps.

A trace of gravity appeared on He Xiang's face. The fact that Wen You dared to come this time was probably because he was relying on this person.

But this person looked far too unfamiliar. Who knew where he popped up from?

He Xiang did not stop Liu Wu, intending to let him test the other party's methods.

Liu Wu quickly stepped forward, his speed suddenly increasing a notch, likely having activated some kind of movement technique.

The long blade in his hand, wrapped in a fierce blade momentum, slashed towards Yang Ling.

His speed was so fast that the Martial Artists present who hadn't reached Ranked Level felt a tremor in their hearts.

If they were facing Liu Wu, this single slash would be enough to kill them.

Yang Ling suddenly raised his hand, gently pinching the blade edge with two fingers.

The atmosphere on the scene instantly became subtle because of this scene.

Crack!

The tip of the blade was snapped off cleanly.

Yang Ling gave his wrist a slight flick. The blade tip fragment immediately shot past Liu Wu's cheek and then embedded itself deeply into the pillar behind the crowd!

The entire fragment was completely buried within, not a trace of it visible.

Liu Wu first felt a chill on his cheek, followed by a surge of warmth.

He reached up to touch it. It was blood.

Watching this scene, a look of awe appeared in Wen You's eyes.

He hadn't expected an Upper Eighth-Rank expert dealing with a Ninth-Rank to be so effortless and simple.

"And you are?"

A hint of vigilance appeared in Liu Wu's eyes as he slowly retreated.

"Ironclad Department, Yang Ling."

Yang Ling said indifferently.

"So it's you!"

He Xiang was somewhat stunned, a flash of disbelief in his eyes.

How did this guy end up hanging out with Wen You?!

Upon hearing the two words 'Yang Ling', Liu Wu's face suddenly underwent a subtle, unnatural change.

Character: Liu Wu

Occupation: Martial Artist

Strength: 37

Agility: 19

Spirit: 17

Martial Arts: Gale Blade Technique (Skilled)

Light Body Skill (Flawless Proficiency)

Mixed Iron Technique (Comprehensive Mastery)

Faction: Giant Spirit Sect

"So it's a Rong tribe spy."

Yang Ling remained expressionless.