#113 - Chapter 113: Bottom Out

Cheng Feng effortlessly dispersed the surging blood energy from the soldier, yet Sui Ran remained unharmed.

Cheng Feng controlled the situation with ease, saying in a steady voice, “Now, do you all see clearly?”

Sui Ran was momentarily dazed, but the soldier was the first to recover. He immediately said respectfully, “Your Excellency's cultivation is profound. I am Pang De, and I thank you.”

Sui Ran also woke up as if from a dream, realizing that the other party was asking if he understood the current situation. He and his companion were so close to the other party that if they intended to kill him, it would be as easy as reaching into a bag to grab something.

Sui Ran quickly cupped his fist in salute and said sincerely, “Thank you for your mercy, Your Excellency.”

Cheng Feng was quite satisfied with this outcome. It would be foolish to have strength and not use it, but the most ideal situation was to accurately seize the opportunity and succeed in one fell swoop.

Judging from the current situation, the effect was very significant.

Now, the only person Wang Hu could contact and dare to sell smuggled salt to was Sui Ran.

In fact, Cheng Feng had also considered intercepting them halfway and eliminating them in one fell swoop, which would be simple and direct and solve the problem once and for all.

Moreover, according to his calculations, if he guarded the key intersection and had Baibai use bows and arrows to shoot them one by one, the outcome would definitely not be bad.

After all, there were only twenty or so people on the other side, and there were no experts among them. Logically speaking, they basically couldn't escape.

However, if he really did that, the consequences would be quite serious—the people behind Sui Ran would definitely cause them trouble at any time.

At this moment, Cheng Feng turned to look at the soldier Pang De beside him. The military aura emanating from him made Cheng Feng even more convinced of his inner guess: there was likely a military figure behind them.

This trouble was really not small!

In addition, if he killed Sui Ran and his party, his refined salt sales would be completely cut off.

Without money coming in, his life plan would also be affected.

Moreover, Hong Sect still had a full fifty people to support!

Thinking of this, Cheng Feng couldn't help but feel a headache. The framework he had painstakingly built could not be disintegrated because of this small matter!

In Cheng Feng's future plans, the Hong Sect had great uses! It was just a pity that he had good things now, but no suitable sales channels, so he could only do this.

Seeing that Sui Ran had already begun to soften, Cheng Feng was secretly delighted, but he did not show it on his face. He knew that he could not push too hard at this time, otherwise it might be counterproductive. So, he smiled slightly and signaled Wang Hu to continue to test Sui Ran's bottom line.

Wang Hu immediately understood Cheng Feng's intention. He quickly sat back at the table, a sly look flashing in his eyes. However, Sui Ran did not notice these details, thinking that the crisis had passed, and his mood gradually relaxed.

Afterwards, the four of them raised their glasses and drank happily. The tense atmosphere of the previous confrontation seemed to be blown away by a breeze, disappearing without a trace.

After a few rounds of wine, Sui Ran felt that he had drunk enough, so he took the initiative to say goodbye. Cheng Feng and Wang Hu exchanged glances, both revealing satisfied smiles.

They also didn't put on airs anymore, but got up to see them off in a friendly manner, escorting Sui Ran and his companions to the door.

Outside the door in the courtyard, the two groups of people were still wary and vigilant of each other, silent, as if a storm was about to come. Everyone clenched the weapons in their hands, ready to pull out their weapons and do business at any moment.

As a result, when the door slowly opened, everyone was stunned. They saw that the leaders of both sides were actually talking happily, completely without the previous antagonistic attitude.

This strange atmosphere made everyone present feel very confused. They looked at each other, not knowing what had happened.

Wang Hu and the others seemed to be oblivious, while Pang De waved his hand, signaling to retreat. His soldiers, who had been with Pang De day and night, had long understood his intentions, quickly got up, neatly changed their formation, and retreated outwards in an orderly manner.

Their combination of offense and defense, advancing and retreating freely, not only opened the eyes of the Hong Sect disciples, but even Cheng Feng couldn't help but marvel at it.

The strength of a martial artist lies in the excellence of individual martial arts, but a well-trained and coordinated team that is prepared to enter and exit is extremely difficult to train.

Cheng Feng's heart was full of envy, but at the same time, he maintained a clear mind.

These were ultimately the other party's strength and did not belong to him. The road to entrepreneurship was certainly difficult, but Cheng Feng was full of confidence in himself.

After showing a little strength, there may be two situations: one is that the two sides can resolve peacefully and respect each other;

and the other is that this preparation was not sufficient, and the next time they come, I am afraid it will not be so easy.

However, this little problem will not affect Cheng Feng's speed of making money.

As long as he earns enough money, it doesn't matter if he doesn't take this road later!

Cheng Feng was not sure what the situation was, but anyway, this hurdle could be considered passed.

But it seems that the business of refined salt cannot be done so blatantly.

Today it was Sui Ran who came, but who knows who will come later!

After all, they are not his own people, and there must be other candidates.

The channels are firmly controlled by others, and what they are engaged in is an illegal business that cannot be seen in the light, which really makes people feel very passive and helpless.

However, judging from the information revealed by Sui Ran, Cheng Feng keenly realized that the market prospect of refined salt was quite considerable, which may be the only good news that is currently encouraging.

Since refined salt has such a broad market demand, will more agents be attracted to join it as its popularity gradually increases, so that Cheng Feng can reduce his risk?

Cheng Feng speculated secretly, but it was difficult to determine for a while.

However, things had come to this point, and he had also prepared for the worst—if the situation was urgent, he would just leave.

After all, there were many Hong Sect disciples, and only Wang Hu, Sun Gui, and Zhou Hai probably knew the truth.

In this situation where people's hearts are difficult to predict, Cheng Feng knew that he must keep a few more preparations, so as not to fall into a place of eternal doom in the end.

Wang Hu and the other three knew a lot of inside information. It would be fine if they always fought side by side with him;

but if there were people with ulterior motives, the consequences would be disastrous. Therefore, Cheng Feng had to prepare for a rainy day…

No one knew what Cheng Feng would choose at this moment. After things came to an end, he let the disciples rest, and arranged for Wang Hu, Sun Gui, and Zhou Hai to be responsible for guarding.

Afterwards, Cheng Feng returned to the Cheng Mansion as usual, tightly embracing Zheng Ya, who he had been loving recently, indulging in pleasure, and doing his best to improve his cultivation realm.