"Well said, Old Song!"

"We people of the Martial World live on the edge, licking blood from our blades. Our heads are always on the line. Why should we be afraid of the County Yamen?"

Another burly man clapped and laughed loudly.

The burly man’s name was Liao Hui Peng, also a Hall Master of the Fire Wolf Gang.

Besides him and Song Heng, there was another Hall Master-level figure in the private room.

It was a woman past her prime but still alluring. She wore heavy makeup and had narrow eyes. She smiled and said, "Alright now. You’re here at my Golden Moon Tower to have a good time, not to talk about such things."

"Hehe, you’d better call in some extra girls to keep Hall Master Song company tonight."

Liao Hui Peng said with a lecherous grin.

The Golden Moon Tower was, of course, also an asset of the Fire Wolf Gang.

The heavily made-up woman’s name was Wang Xiushui, and she was in charge of the Golden Moon Tower.

Wang Xiushui covered her mouth and chuckled. "I’m just afraid Hall Master Song won’t be able to walk out of the Golden Moon Tower tomorrow."

Her words sent the room into roaring laughter.

Song Heng also laughed heartily. "Hall Master Wang, you underestimate me!"

Amidst the joyous laughter, a group of men was rapidly approaching the Golden Moon Tower.

"Old Wang, are you sure Song Heng is really at the Golden Moon Tower?"

Yang Sen asked.

"Absolutely certain."

"That Song Heng is so arrogant, he didn’t even try to hide his movements."

"He swaggered into the Golden Moon Tower with his men in broad daylight."

Wang Changbai said in a low voice.

"Constable Han, the Golden Moon Tower is the Fire Wolf Gang’s cash cow. There are a lot of experts there."

"I’m afraid just our group won’t be enough."

Zeng Bei said, worriedly.

Their group consisted of just three constables and fifteen government officials.

They numbered fewer than twenty in total.

Charging into the Golden Moon Tower like this was too risky.

"These are Chief Constable Gao’s orders."

"There’s no need to be afraid. If anything goes wrong, Chief Constable Gao will naturally step in."

Han Yuan directly invoked Gao Yuan’s name as a shield.

He knew his own reputation at the County Yamen wasn’t enough to convince these two to take such a risk with him.

But Gao Yuan’s was.

Sure enough, upon hearing it was Gao Yuan’s order, the two constables immediately relaxed.

「A moment later.」

Han Yuan saw a brilliantly lit building in the distance.

’You send assassins after me and trash my Changfeng Street, so I’ll smash your cash cow.’

’If you make my life difficult... I’ll make sure you don’t have it easy either!’

Han Yuan’s eyes were dark as he thought to himself.

Their group made no attempt to conceal themselves. All were dressed in their Governmental Uniforms, long sabers at their waists, radiating killing intent.

When they appeared before the Golden Moon Tower, they quickly caused a commotion.

"What are people from the Government Office doing here?"

"I heard the County Yamen just destroyed one of the Fire Wolf Gang’s casinos the other day. Are they here to hit the Golden Moon Tower tonight?"

"Who’s the one leading them... he looks a little unfamiliar."

"I think that’s Han Yuan. I heard his Changfeng Street got smashed up by the Fire Wolf Gang last night."

"Interesting. Looks like we’re in for a good show tonight."

"What good is one Han Yuan... It’s not like Gao Yuan came himself."

The many patrons who had come to the Golden Moon Tower for pleasure saw the procession and began to chatter among themselves.

They stopped right outside the Golden Moon Tower, their expressions eager as they waited for the show to begin.

Han Yuan, naturally, was at the very front. Just as he was about to step into the Golden Moon Tower, a bare-chested man rushed out with dozens of thugs.

"County Yamen business."

"Get out of my way. Now."

Han Yuan barked, his expression grim.

"Hmph! This is the Golden Moon Tower."

"People from the County Yamen are not welcome here. Please leave."

The bare-chested man sneered.

"Yeah, go run home to mommy."

"HAHAHA!!!"

The thugs behind him roared with laughter.

"So, you intend to obstruct an official investigation?"

Han Yuan said with a slight smile.

"So what if I do?"

The bare-chested man laughed with contempt.

Han Yuan’s hand rested lightly on the hilt of his saber.

SCREECH~

The moment he drew his blade, the crowd seemed to see a vicious bird of prey spreading its wings to take flight.

The flash of the blade, incredibly fast and ferocious, slashed toward the bare-chested man.

SPLURT!

The bare-chested man stared blankly at Han Yuan.

He never expected the other man would actually dare to attack.

This was the Golden Moon Tower!

The Fire Wolf Gang’s territory!

But his consciousness was fading into chaos.

His body fell backward, his head suddenly separating from his body.

This scene made the Golden Moon Tower’s thugs tremble.

"Conspiring with accomplices, obstructing an official investigation, and showing contempt for the law are all punishable by death!"

Han Yuan spouted the Great Spirit Law.

In truth, he didn’t actually know the law; he was just bluffing to seize the moral high ground.

"Who else dares to stop me?"

Han Yuan’s gaze swept over them, and the terrified Golden Moon Tower thugs lowered their heads.

Constables Yang and Zeng were also stunned when they saw this.

They had heard before that Han Yuan had killed Kong She with a single slash.

But that was just the head of a minor gang; killing him wasn’t a big deal.

They never thought Han Yuan would dare to kill someone here at the Golden Moon Tower!

"This kid... he’s a genuine born killer."

Wang Changbai, however, was not surprised.

He knew Han Yuan was extremely ruthless.

Immediately, Han Yuan led his men into the Golden Moon Tower.

"Where is Song Heng?"

Han Yuan grabbed a Procuress who was greeting guests at the door and asked coldly.

"I... I don’t know."

The Procuress was trembling with fear but still shook her head.

Han Yuan placed his blade against her neck and said icily, "Are you going to talk or not?"

The Procuress was so frightened she wet herself, immediately pointing to the Third Layer.

At that moment, the people enjoying themselves in the Golden Moon Tower were also stirred by the commotion.

Seeing that people from the County Yamen were causing trouble, many stopped to watch.

Even the patrons on the Second and Third Layers were standing at the railings to watch the drama unfold.

Just as Han Yuan was about to head up to the Third Layer, several figures leaped down from it.

"Han Yuan!"

"How dare you come to my Golden Moon Tower and cause trouble!"

Song Heng roared, his face filled with rage.

Behind him, Liao Hui Peng and Wang Xiushui also looked displeased.

They had been having fun in their private room when they heard Han Yuan had brought men to cause a disturbance. They immediately left the room and jumped down.

Furthermore, a large number of Fire Wolf Gang thugs appeared and gathered behind the three of them.

In comparison, Han Yuan’s small group now looked weak and outnumbered.

But Han Yuan showed no fear. He smiled and asked, "You’re Song Heng?"

"That’s right, I’m your Grandpa Song Heng!" Song Heng naturally wouldn’t back down in front of so many people.

"Excellent!"

"You’re under arrest!"

"Here’s the warrant."

Han Yuan took out a document and opened it for all to see.

"Ridiculous!"

"Your County Yamen is truly corrupt, trying to arrest me without a shred of evidence?"

Song Heng sneered.

"Last night, you led your men to smash up shops on Changfeng Street, causing the common people to cry out in grievance."

"And now you dare deny it?"

Han Yuan said calmly.

"What evidence do you have?"

Song Heng’s eyes narrowed.

"Oh, I have evidence."

"But you’ll have to come to the County Yamen to see it."

Han Yuan smiled faintly.

"Once I’m at the County Yamen, I won’t be able to defend myself, will I?"

Song Heng naturally wasn’t going to fall for Han Yuan’s trick.

"Resisting arrest?"

"It seems you want to find out just how sharp my blade is."

Han Yuan cracked his neck and grinned.

"Hmph!"

"My sword is just as sharp!"

Song Heng drew the longsword from his waist.

Seeing Song Heng draw his sword, Wang Xiushui waved her hand.

SHING SHING SHING~~~

The Golden Moon Tower thugs also revealed the steel sabers hidden at their waists, their faces twisting into cruel smiles.

Old Wang and the other government officials, not to be outdone, also drew their service sabers.

In an instant, the atmosphere became incredibly tense.