Chapter 2022 Tall and Hard

Lu Chengwen and Jiang Yuanzheng left the banquet and went around to the corner under the eaves to talk quietly.

Jiang Shang moved closer without making a sound and looked at them coldly.

What are these two wicked people, a rich man who is making himself look bad and a son who loves money more than anything, plotting?

Jiang Yuanzheng asked, "Did you do this?"

Lu Chengwen laughed: "How was it? Amazing, right?"

Jiang Yuanzheng laughed: "You're really something, aren't you? You can even mobilize the Five Elders?"

"Actually, it's all the same. Everyone has a flaw. If you can grasp their flaw, you can manipulate their emotions. Li Dabai is very concerned about his image. Look at the way he came in, he wanted to be the most dazzling person in the room. I just shattered his Dao heart, hehehe, and sure enough, this guy broke down."

Jiang Yuanzheng nodded: "I was worried that you, to save your own life, would rather my dad die at the hands of that dead rat."

"To be honest, Fourth Uncle, I did consider it to save my life, I was scared!"

Lu Chengwen sighed: "But no, he is Yuan Shu's father, and... the Jiang family cannot do without him right now."

"Huh? This is a reason?"

“It’s very important,” Lu Chengwen said. “If the Jiang family is handed over to you, it will be ruined.”

"Hey, it's not you..."

"Fourth Uncle," Lu Chengwen interrupted, "Your talent lies in making money. The Jiang family needs someone to steer the ship and someone to make money. You are one of the two pillars. The right leg can't do the work of the left. I don't mean anything by it."

"That's pretty much it."

Li Dabai said, "The old man will probably still kill you. Have you... figured out how to escape?"

"Can I get away from this?"

"You're on good terms with the old doctor! We'll have him take you away in a bit. The old man will definitely have to give the old doctor face."

Lu Chengwen shook his head: "Whoever takes me away is openly putting pressure on the Jiang family, which is not good for the situation."

What situation?

Lu Chengwen asked, "Why did Dead Rat come alone? He wasn't afraid of the five old men at all. What is his purpose? Is it just to make the Jiang family suffer?"

"Well...right, why did he do that? Isn't that harming others without benefiting himself?"

Lu Chengwen said solemnly, "I think they have a big conspiracy! They arrested me a while ago, and they're causing trouble again today. They clearly want to use me to put the Jiang family and the Five Elders at odds."

“If the old man kills me, then Ming Di Sha will definitely cause trouble and make things difficult for the Jiang family. If the Jiang family becomes enemies with Yan Zhao Men, it's the same as breaking ties with the Fifth Elder. With Yao Weng's temper, if he comes over and says a few unpleasant things, the old man will be in a bad mood and might just take action on the spot.”

Li Dabai suddenly realized: "Damn! If the Jiang family and the old medicine man make a move, then it will be very... difficult to handle!"

"What about the other elders? Will the Jiang family also find some members from their own families to back them up?" Lu Chengwen said, "I think this is a script they designed. At the very least, they want to test the waters and see how the plot develops. After all, it's a very low cost for them. But if it works... it could cause chaos throughout the world."

"Once the Jiang family splits up or loses its former deterrent power, the other three families will either band together for mutual support or take advantage of the situation. In short, the highest-level combat forces will all split up, each seeking their own interests or asserting their own rights."

"It won't take a year for either side to wear each other down like this..."

Lu Chengwen looked at him: "Perhaps the thing they've been brewing will finally come to light. Then... ha, someone else will come out to collect the heads. Rat Head is just the beginning. With those few rotten apples under his command, he can't control such a big business. There's someone behind him! A very scary person!"

Jiang Yuanzheng frowned: "This makes it impossible to do business properly."

"Yes, so... we must protect the old man and the Jiang family today. And also!"

"besides?"

Lu Chengwen said, "He's not the only one stirring up trouble."

"What's the meaning!?"

"He's in the spotlight, but could someone be behind the scenes? Do you know about using diversionary tactics? Maybe this rat is just dawdling here to distract us. Who knows what other business might be going on in the backyard or somewhere else?"

Jiang Yuanzheng was stunned: "Holy crap! That's possible! Where do you think it could be?"

Lu Chengwen laughed: "How would I know? This is something for big shots like you to consider. The most important intelligence in the martial arts world is in your pockets. I can't know it even with my imagination."

Jiang Yuanzheng said, "Cheng Wen, your feelings for Yuan Shu... are genuine, aren't they?"

"Of course not, how could we have a child if it wasn't true love!"

"Don't give me that. Just because you have a child doesn't mean you're truly in love. You can't mistreat her."

"Dare I?! Fourth Uncle, wouldn't you be the first to chop me to pieces?"

"Heh, it's good that you know."

"What if she wants me to bully her?"

"Whatever."

"it is good."

……

Li Dabai became happier and happier as he fought.

"Hahaha! This is interesting, this is unexpected!"

With a single move, the rat-headed man forced Li Dabai to retreat, saying, "You are untrustworthy. I will come back another day!"

After saying that, he turned and ran.

Li Dabai laughed heartily and leaped up: "Where do you think you're going!"

Lu Chengwen and Jiang Yuanzheng also quickly turned back and looked at the sky.

Lu Chengwen clapped his hands: "Run? You think you can run away!"

Li Dabai instantly overtook the mouse's position, blocking its retreat.

Jiang Yuanzheng was shocked: "Senior Da Bai's speed... is actually so fast!?"

Lu Chengwen nodded: "With him here, the rat head won't be able to escape."

Li Dabai struck the void with his palm, making a sudden slash. The sky seemed to change color, and a faint opening appeared.

Li Dabai pointed: "Run here!"

The rat rushed up to Li Dabai and spat, "You just wait."

"Fine, don't run then."

"run!"

The rat head darted out and disappeared instantly.

Lu Chengwen and Jiang Yuanzheng shouted together, "They ran away, didn't they? They ran away!"

Jiang Yuanzheng pointed into the distance: "He just said to run over there, was he pointing him in the right direction?"

Lu Chengwen nodded: "That's it."

Jiang Yuanzheng gritted his teeth and stomped his feet in anger: "Just letting him get away like this? Where does he put the face of our Jiang family?!"

He stormed off angrily, and Lu Chengwen quickly followed.

As we walked up the steps, Li Dabai descended from the sky.

Jiang Yuanzheng said gently, "Senior Da Bai, you've worked hard. Are you alright?"

Lu Chengwen was thrown off by the turn and blurted out, "Holy crap!"

Li Dabai laughed heartily:

"Who the hell was I back then? This kid practiced some evil kung fu, and now he's a big shot in the city! Let's drink, let's drink, let's drink!"

Everyone remained silent.

Li Dabai felt very embarrassed; he hadn't killed the man, and he'd even let him go on the spot.

All that boasting was for nothing.

The Jiang family was at a loss for words. What was this all about? If you went too far, you'd offend Li Dabai, who was also the Jiang family's benefactor.

If you stay silent, there will be no resolution to this matter. They come and show off for a while, then turn around and walk away unscathed... That doesn't sound good!

Lu Chengwen paused for a few seconds, then shouted:

"Brilliant! Patriarch Jiang, brilliant! Senior Da Bai! Tough!"