Chapter 349: Chapter 203: He and Liu Join Hands (2)

For a moment, all the families fell silent!

They never would have imagined that the He Family, which had come to Jade Peak County with them, would suddenly promote to the Sixth Grade!

The man who had been at a disadvantage against Lu Yan was now the first to break through to the Sixth Grade!

Although they were clear on the Li Family’s rules—as long as they didn’t provoke the He Family, the He Family wouldn’t attack them first—it would be all too easy for the He Family to force them into a provocation.

It might be hard to make someone happy, but angering them was definitely simple.

For a time, as worry filled their hearts, a sense of urgency grew. They, too, were now anxious to seize the time and attempt their own breakthroughs.

As the He Family rapidly took control of the entire North City, they also began a new round of recruitment, selecting able-bodied young men from the County Town who were willing to join them.

Although most of them looked skinny and weak, He Shujun didn’t care. What the He Family lacked was ordinary manpower to manage the various streets, alleys, and positions.

With him present, what did it matter if they were just ordinary people? If other families dared to make a move, he would have an excuse to deal with them.

In just one day, the entire North City was brought completely under their control. This was enough to show that the He Family’s preparations had been very thorough.

He Shujun also seemed to have forgotten about Cheng Zongyang. After leaving the Li Courtyard, he had remained at home, busy with something.

All the intelligence Li Lu gathered was compiled at the Earth Demon Hall, and a copy was transcribed and sent to Cheng Zongyang.

Cheng Zongyang waited for two days. Seeing that He Shujun had not only not sought him out, but hadn’t even gone after the Celestial Break Gang or Tiantuan Village, he was truly a little puzzled.

Meanwhile, the personnel keeping watch had not seen He Shujun leave his home.

But just as the time entered midnight, marking the start of the thirteenth, Li Lu, who was preparing to rest, suddenly heard news from Zhao the Seventh!

A group from the He Family had entered Northwest City Street and run into the Cheng Family’s men.

"Have you sent men over?!" Li Lu’s expression changed as he asked urgently.

Zhao the Seventh quickly replied, "All the Martial Artists from Zhenwu Hall have just been sent over! I’ve also sent someone to notify the Master!"

But soon after, another Gang member ran over, his face pale, and said, "Thirty-five Martial Artists from the Liu Family have entered South Street!"

At this, Li Lu’s brow instantly furrowed. He gritted his teeth and said, "No wonder the He Family has been so quiet these past two days. So they contacted the Liu Family!"

"Have all the men from Zhenwu Hall head to South Street! Don’t go to North Street; the Cheng Family’s people are holding the line there, no need to worry! Also, Zhao the Seventh, go tell Xiao Bing to use the contingency plan! Kill all enemies who enter South Street!"

Zhao the Seventh didn’t know what the contingency plan was, but he left immediately upon receiving the order.

"Liu Chengdong! I wasn’t looking for trouble with you, but you’ve delivered yourself to death’s door!" Li Lu gritted his teeth and snorted coldly. He entered his room and retrieved an iron box and five Purses.

This was the contingency plan Cheng Zongyang had left behind!

Zhenwu Hall had one Geomagnetic Stone and ten Purses. When it was time to act, Xiao Bing would carry the Geomagnetic Stone and give the Purses to nine other Martial Artists.

These ten men, relying on the Geomagnetic Stone, would be enough to deal with the thirty from the Liu Family!

As for the items with Li Lu, those were also from Cheng Zongyang, for him to save his own life.

After the lesson from last time, he naturally wouldn’t let Li Lu fall into a death trap again! But these things could only be used at a critical moment.

Li Lu did not leave. Instead, he remained at the garrison to relay commands at any moment.

Northwest City Street, Yunli Lane.

He Shujun had arrived alone at the Cheng Family estate.

He shattered the Cheng Family’s main gate with a single palm strike and stepped over the threshold.

But inside the Cheng estate, it was pitch black. Such a huge commotion didn’t draw out a single person, not even a servant.

’Did they run away already?’ He Shujun frowned.

He entered, took a quick look around, snorted coldly, and headed towards Cheng Zongyang’s private residence.

His men had already investigated thoroughly. Cheng Zongyang had two residences in West City. Even the steward’s house was being watched.

But Cheng Zongyang wasn’t in any of those other properties, which was why he had come here personally to search.

When he received the report from his subordinates that Cheng Zongyang still hadn’t been found, he wasn’t particularly angry. Instead, he headed for the Celestial Break Gang’s headquarters.

’Since you’re not here, I’ll destroy the Celestial Break Gang first. I refuse to believe you, kid, will stay hidden forever.’

He hadn’t acted before in order to abide by the Li Family’s rules. But after reporting the matter and receiving permission, his actions were now justified and he would not be held accountable by the Li Family.

And at the same time, on a main street in the Northwest City Street area, Zhou Zhendong and five Martial Artists were facing off against ten Martial Artists from the He Family.

The He Family’s forces had been split up, as had Zhou Zhendong’s.

Although the He Family had more men, Zhou Zhendong wasn’t worried, even though he was facing a group composed entirely of Eighth Grade Martial Artists.

Zhou Zhendong stared at the men opposite him, a belligerent gleam in his eyes. He drew his saber and asked with a grin, "Everyone got their Purses ready?"

The five Martial Artists from Cheng Family Village replied with stoic expressions, "Ready."

At the same time, they all drew the sabers from their waists!

Zhou Zhendong immediately pulled a slightly flattened box from his robes. He then opened it and placed it on the ground.

"Remember, aim for their hands and feet first!"

As soon as the words left his mouth, he was the first to charge. The five men behind him charged forward as well.

The instant the iron box was opened, the He Family members, who were only about ten meters away, immediately felt a physical discomfort.

A wave of dizziness instantly washed over their minds. One by one, they staggered, using their sabers to prop themselves up as they shook their heads.

"Dammit, what’s happening?"

someone asked in terror, shaking his head.

"It must be the Cheng Family! They’ve poisoned us! We’re... we’re downwind!"

"Despicable Cheng Family!! Retreat!"

"..."

However, Zhou Zhendong gave them no chance. A distance of ten-odd meters was nothing more than the time it took for one or two breaths.