#95 - Chapter 95: Take Action

Despite everything, Cheng Feng still held a grudge in his heart.

The feeling of being used as a pawn was truly terrible.

After adjusting himself for half a month, Cheng Feng finally made up his mind.

It was impossible to kill Nie Yuan for the time being.

But couldn't Nie Hu be easily killed?

During this half month, Cheng Feng occasionally went to see Wang Hu to ask about Nie Hu's whereabouts, and combined with Eight Hundred's surveillance, he figured out Nie Hu's routine.

To avoid being investigated by Nie Yuan, Cheng Feng arranged a detailed plan.

Killing someone was simple, but preventing being tracked down afterward was the most troublesome.

Various traces, relationships, timing, and even the contingency plans Nie Yuan arranged for Nie Hu had to be considered.

Cheng Feng even referred to the plot of Detective Conan from his previous life.

Cheng Feng didn't fully understand Nie Yuan's methods.

But this couldn't stop Cheng Feng's determination to retaliate.

Without completely eliminating this potential unstable factor, Cheng Feng couldn't feel at ease.

Wang Tieshan said that it was only because he was a Blood Refinement Realm martial artist; martial artists below the Blood Refinement Realm would die from mental exhaustion within five days.

And so, a feud was formed.

He originally wanted to do business properly! But he ended up provoking such a big trouble.

Cheng Feng wouldn't expect others' mercy to give him a chance to survive.

He still had a whole family!

If Nie Yuan used Soul Shock on his family members,

How many would survive?

Cheng Feng had the answer in his heart: "None."

The night was as dark as ink. Cheng Feng, dressed in black, was like a cheetah lurking in the darkness, his eyes fixed on the brightly lit House of Delight ahead. He took a deep breath, adjusted his breathing and heartbeat, and then quietly approached this place of pleasure.

Cheng Feng had learned from Wang Hu that Nie Hu liked to indulge in such places. And Cheng Feng believed that dying in such a place would be an unexpected blow to Nie Yuan.

Although he didn't know if Nie Yuan painstakingly cultivated Nie Hu because he truly loved this son or if Nie Hu was needed elsewhere, as long as it was determined that Nie Yuan needed Nie Hu, it represented Nie Hu's importance.

Cheng Feng carefully avoided the patrolling guards. Relying on the previously learned routines, he successfully sneaked into the House of Delight. He looked around, searching for Nie Hu's figure. Finally, in an elegant room on the second floor, he saw Nie Hu toasting and laughing with several women.

A surge of anger welled up in Cheng Feng's heart. If he couldn't kill your father, he could always kill you!

But he knew now was not the time to be impulsive. He calmly observed the surrounding terrain and personnel distribution, then looked for a suitable opportunity to strike.

Nie Hu seemed to have drunk a little too much, and his behavior became more and more unrestrained. Cheng Feng took this opportunity to quietly approach the elegant room. He gripped the dagger in his hand, preparing to deliver a fatal blow to Nie Hu.

However, at this moment, a maid suddenly pushed the door open, disrupting Cheng Feng's plan. He was startled, but quickly regained his composure. He quickly hid behind the screen, holding his breath.

The maid brought new wine and snacks for Nie Hu and the others, and then retreated. Cheng Feng knew this was an excellent opportunity. Taking advantage of Nie Hu and the others' distraction, he suddenly rushed out.

The speed of the Blood Refinement Realm meant that Nie Hu, who had drunk a lot of wine, didn't even have time to react before Cheng Feng stabbed him in a vital spot with a dagger. He screamed and fell to the ground. Ignoring the women next to him who were screaming in fright, Cheng Feng didn't give Nie Hu any chance to breathe, and stabbed him several more times to ensure that he had no chance of survival.

Then, Cheng Feng quickly left the scene. He knew he had to leave this place as soon as possible, otherwise, the consequences would be unimaginable if he was discovered. He crossed the corridor, jumped over the backyard, and finally successfully escaped from the House of Delight.

Afraid that Nie Hu had some strange fragrance on him that Cheng Feng hadn't seen before,

Cheng Feng first ran to a deserted courtyard he had scouted earlier to change into a prepared set of clothes,

Then he burned the black clothes he had taken off on the spot.

Then he returned to Room Number One, burned the clothes he was wearing again, wiped his body with purified wine to speed up the evaporation of the scent.

He took a hot bath, adding a lot of spices.

After tidying up, he returned to the Cheng Mansion with the plaque hanging on it, and confided his feelings to Xiao Qing.

Although the process was thrilling and exciting, Cheng Feng felt an unprecedented sense of ease and relief. He had finally avenged a little, and vented some of the anger in his heart.

Being played by Aunt Lan and suppressed by Nie Yuan's strength, Cheng Feng had always had a bad feeling in his heart that he couldn't vent. Now, he finally felt much better.

Cheng Feng knew that Nie Yuan would definitely investigate to the end, but he was already prepared to deal with it.

Cheng Feng returned to his home, looking at his sleeping family, he knew he couldn't fall, because he still had family to protect. He would continue to work hard to ensure the safety of himself and his family.

Nie Hu's death caused an uproar in the House of Delight. Who didn't know that the House of Delight had a backer?

Daring to cause trouble in the House of Delight was tantamount to not wanting to live.

Nie Hu's death in the House of Delight in Qingxi County caused an unprecedented uproar.

This famous brothel, backed by the county magistrate, had a stable position that everyone knew. Daring to cause trouble in the House of Delight was tantamount to provoking the entire Qingxi County government, which was simply courting death.

After the news of Nie Hu's death spread, the entire county was shaken. Those officials, dignitaries, and wealthy merchants who usually frequented the House of Delight were now as silent as cicadas in winter, fearing that they might have any involvement with the incident. The girls in the House of Delight were even more panicked, afraid that they would be the next to suffer.

The county magistrate was also furious when he learned of this. He regarded the House of Delight as his money bag and attached great importance to it.

Now that someone dared to cause trouble on his territory and kill his people, it was undoubtedly a challenge to his authority. He immediately ordered the county to be sealed off, a city-wide search for the murderer, and strengthened the protection of the House of Delight.

However, the murderer seemed to have evaporated from the world, disappearing without a trace. The entire county was shrouded in a tense atmosphere, and people were talking about the murderer's identity and motives. Some said that Nie Hu had offended a martial arts master, some said it was the House of Delight's competitor, and others speculated that it was the county magistrate's political enemy who was secretly acting.

Against this background, the House of Delight also became unusually cautious. They strengthened internal security measures and secretly investigated the whereabouts of the murderer. They knew that only by finding the murderer could they quell the storm and protect their position and interests.

However, as time went by, there were still no clues to the murderer. The House of Delight's business was also greatly affected, and guests dared not patronize it anymore.

The county magistrate also felt unprecedented pressure. He had to solve the case as soon as possible to save his face and position.

The county sheriff understood the county magistrate's eyes and accepted the order: "Yes, sir."