Starforce Warriors

Chapter 192: Kill Until You Fear

How should we respond?

The gang leaders didn't dare to answer immediately. They were merely foot soldiers. The specifics of what to do were, of course, to be determined by the Ye family. How could they presume to make decisions?

Ye Changlin was quite pleased with their reaction. The Ye family needed obedient tools, not individuals with independent thought.

He glanced toward the side hall. "You can come out now."

A scholarly man holding a folding fan stepped out from the side hall.

"Bai Yi?"

"Mr. Bai?"

Guan Shanyue and the others were shocked.

Wasn't it said that the entire Dragon Claw Gang, including their leader Long Xiaotian, had been wiped out? How could Long Xiaotian's strategist, Bai Yi, be here? Did he get lucky and just happen to be away during the massacre?

"Greetings, Master Ye," Bai Yi greeted Ye Changlin with a bow.

Then, he turned to the others and said, "I was at the scene during the battle that led to the Dragon Claw Gang's annihilation. However, I saw the situation early on and played dead from the beginning. Later, during the fiercest part of the fight, I used a bone-shrinking technique to escape through a small window... Do you know how the Cloudy Sky Gang managed to wipe out the Dragon Claw Gang?"

Guan Shanyue and the others exchanged bewildered looks. They, of course, had no knowledge of the specific details.

Bai Yi said, "You may find this hard to believe, but Li Xiaofei single-handedly slaughtered all the top fighters in the Dragon Gathering Hall. Even a full-force secret technique strike from the gang leader Long Xiaotian was no match for Li Xiaofei’s sword strike."

"What?"

"That's impossible."

"Mr. Bai, are you joking?"

Guan Shanyue and the others were visibly shaken. The fact that the Cloudy Sky Gang had annihilated the Dragon Claw Gang was already shocking enough. But to learn that the entire gang had been wiped out by Li Xiaofei alone was beyond belief.

Bai Yi sighed, "If I hadn’t seen it with my own eyes, I wouldn’t have believed it either..."

A look of fear crossed his face as if he was recalling something terrifying.

After exhaling slowly, Bai Yi continued, "We were all deceived by Li Xiaofei. He never had any intention of resolving the issue through negotiation. Instead, he was biding his time and lulling us into a false sense of security. When we all believed he had completely given up, he suddenly struck and wiped out the Dragon Claw Gang... Gentlemen, this man’s cunning and combat strength far exceeded our expectations."

Guan Shanyue and the others exchanged glances, their hearts filled with turmoil.

Could Li Xiaofei truly be so terrifying? Did we unknowingly provoke a monstrous figure?

Ye Changlin set down his teacup and cleared his throat softly.

He spoke slowly and deliberately. "This young man’s performance in the high school league was impressive, but it didn’t seem particularly threatening. However, now it’s clear that things aren’t as simple as they appeared. I have reason to believe that Li Xiaofei has been deliberately groomed by Tan Zhenwei, Ding Longao, and others as a hidden pawn specifically aimed at the Ye family."

Bai Yi nodded in agreement. "Master Ye, you see things clearly. This youth’s sudden rise is no accident; it’s the result of a coordinated effort by both the military and political factions. Otherwise, how could someone so young have the qualifications to receive dual badges?"

Ye Changlin chuckled. "Heh, Tan Zhenwei has indeed made a clever move by pushing Li Xiaofei forward. However, it's unfortunate for him that his time is running out... Once Li Xiaofei is eliminated, Tan Zhenwei’s final efforts will dissipate into nothingness."

Bai Yi, still fanning himself, asked, "Master Ye, should we share the plan with Master Guan and the others?"

Ye Changlin nodded, "They’re all on our side. Go ahead and tell them."

Bai Yi responded, "Yes, sir."

Turning to Guan Shanyue and the others, Bai Yi explained, "The plan for the gang negotiation remains unchanged. It will proceed as scheduled tomorrow. Although the Dragon Claw Gang has been destroyed, your three gangs were also initiators of the negotiation, so you have the right to insist on proceeding. At that time, we can openly and justifiably kill Li Xiaofei during the negotiation duel."

Guan Shanyue asked, "Li Xiaofei is so fierce, who can kill him?"

Bai Yi glanced at Ye Changlin.

Ye Changlin smiled faintly. "Ye Liushuang."

"What?"

"Him?"

The others were shocked. Ye Liushuang, from the Ye family, was known by the nickname Little Martial God. Why? He was the younger brother of Ye Liuying, the Goddess.

It was common knowledge that Ye Liuying was from the Ye family. However, in recent years, her relationship with the family seemed somewhat distant. Nonetheless, her half-brother, Ye Liushuang, who shared her extraordinary talent and brilliance, had been heavily supported by the Ye family.

Two years ago, Ye Liushuang had graduated from Duxing High School as their top student and had been admitted to Beixia University, the number one university in Great Xia. His strength had advanced rapidly, and it was rumored that he was already on the verge of reaching the Meridian Expanding Realm.

Because of his connection to the Goddess, Ye Liuying, Ye Liushuang was often referred to as the Little Martial God. But this title wasn’t just for show. He was truly formidable. He had not only been invincible in the High School War God League in the base city, but he had slain a Grade Three star beast in the wilderness a year ago. A Grade Three star beast was equivalent to a human cultivator at the Acupoint Opening Realm.

Many media outlets and experts predicted that Ye Liushuang was the unrivaled number one in the younger generation in Liuhe Base City, especially among those under twenty-five. It was even estimated that his strength might have already reached the Meridian Expanding Realm.

Isn’t Ye Liushuang supposed to be attending university? Why is he suddenly back in the base city?

Guan Shanyue and the others dared not ask too many questions. But if someone as extraordinary as Ye Liushuang was taking the field, defeating Li Xiaofei should no longer be a problem.

***

In the slums. Yang Cheng's injuries were brought under control thanks to Little Aunt's treatment. His life was saved. However, his severed limb could not be regenerated. He would have to rely on a prosthetic from now on.

Fortunately, prosthetic technology in this era was incredibly advanced. Some high-quality prosthetics were nearly indistinguishable from the original limb and could even offer additional functions, such as combat capabilities, communication, and more.

Before Li Xiaofei could catch his breath, he received a notification from the Paradise Island real estate company. The gang negotiation would proceed as planned.

"Heh, still not giving up?" Li Xiaofei let out a cold laugh.

He agreed without a moment of hesitation. If they were going to insist on matters, then he would fight until the heavens and earth were turned upside down. He would fight until they were filled with fear and dread.

Moreover, Li Xiaofei had been looking forward to the gang negotiation. He intended to reclaim what the slums had lost from the Gang Alliance. He returned home and resumed his cultivation. That night, Little Aunt slipped into his room to give him a massage.

***

The Gang Alliance Tower was located in the heart of the city's central business district. The skyscraper had been purchased at great expense when the alliance was first established.

Over time, as the alliance became largely symbolic, much of the property within the tower had been divided and leased out. The Gang Alliance was now little more than a name on a sign and only used the 23rd floor and a rooftop terrace for its offices and meeting spaces.

The gang negotiation would be held on the rooftop terrace. This particular negotiation was of immense significance and had attracted over thirty gangs of various sizes. In fact, nearly every notable gang in Liuhe Base City had a representative at this event. This showed just how much attention the negotiation had garnered across the gang world.

The excitement was palpable as prominent figures from all corners of the gang world arrived. Less than ten minutes before the scheduled start time, the members of the Cloudy Sky Gang arrived. All eyes turned toward the Cloudy Sky Gang as they made their entrance.