novelraw Chapter 144: “If You’ve Watched Enough, Come Down and Die!”
Chapter 144: “If You’ve Watched Enough, Come Down and Die!”
The moment Su Wangchuan received Yang Feiyue’s carrier pigeon message, he fell silent.
Had the Yulong Gang offended the heavens?
A few months ago, in the battle against the Nu Tao Gang, they had lost more than forty men.
Half a month ago, they were attacked by the Qingyi Sect, suffering over thirty casualties.
A few days ago, the Green Bamboo Gang carried out an underwater assassination—thirty-six dead.
Today, the Five Poison Sect struck, poisoning sixty-two.
He sighed.
Su Wangchuan called Chen Ergou, gathered a team, and headed to the county yamen to find Instructor Yu.
Instructor Yu and Constable Wu came out to greet them upon hearing the news.
“Hall Master Wangchuan.”“A rare guest.”
“You’ve come with such force. What is the matter?” The two sensed the killing intent emanating from the Yulong Gang’s group and immediately inquired.
Su Wangchuan leaned close and spoke a few quiet words.
Both constables’ eyes widened in shock.
“The Five Poison Sect?!”
“Have they gone mad?!”
Sixty-two dead from the Yulong Gang—this was no small matter. They immediately realized that the Yulong Gang was bound to launch a thunderous retaliation.
The fate of the Green Bamboo Gang was still fresh in memory.
Of course, the Five Poison Sect was far larger than the Green Bamboo Gang.
Yet compared to the Caobang, the Five Poison Sect was still nothing.
“What instructions does Gang Leader Yang have?” Constable Wu asked.
The county yamen had never lacked monthly offerings from the Yulong Gang.
Su Wangchuan looked at the two men and said in a low voice:
“The yamen has keen ears. You must know where the Five Poison Sect’s informants operate within the city. If you also know their businesses and means of livelihood here, that would be even better. The Yulong Gang will surely repay the favor.”
Instructor Yu and Constable Wu exchanged a glance. In an instant, they had made up their minds.
The Five Poison Sect did indeed have a business in Huishui County.
It was an apothecary.
“Medicine Fragrance Pavilion.”
The Medicine Fragrance Pavilion was the largest apothecary in Huishui County. Its herbs, medicinal materials, and insect shells were all authentic, and their age was guaranteed. Even nearby counties and prominent families came here to purchase medicinal ingredients—of course, at considerable prices.
With such a gold-minting apothecary funding it, the Five Poison Sect could indeed live comfortably hidden deep within the mountains.
From the two constables, Su Wangchuan learned that the Medicine Fragrance Pavilion maintained good relations with the Four Great Families of Huishui County. Its resident physician was even an honored guest of the County Magistrate. Its network was formidable.
“Hall Master Wangchuan.”
“Perhaps you should reconsider?” the two men advised.
At that, Su Wangchuan smiled.
“The Five Poison Sect has killed sixty-two inner disciples of my Yulong Gang. Can the County Magistrate bear those sixty-two lives? Can the Four Great Families shoulder them?”
“….”
The two were speechless.
It was true.
The Yulong Gang’s losses this time were too great.
“Thank you both. As for what comes next, leave it to the Yulong Gang. All consequences will be borne solely by us.”
Su Wangchuan cupped his fists to them, then turned decisively.
Not long after, he led his team to surround the Medicine Fragrance Pavilion—front gate and rear courtyard alike.
A group of fierce-looking men stormed into the apothecary.
“Who are you people?”
“Do you even know where you are?!”
The Medicine Fragrance Pavilion’s attendants were clearly trained fighters. Facing the Yulong Gang’s inner disciples, they dared to step forward and block the way.
One Yulong Gang disciple attempted to push forward but was immediately caught in a grappling hold. His arm was twisted behind him and he was kicked away.
Several other attendants displayed notable skill as well.
Within moments, several Yulong Gang inner disciples were subdued.
Only Su Wangchuan and Chen Ergou remained standing at the entrance.
Chen Ergou moved to step forward, but Su Wangchuan raised a hand to stop him.
“That’s enough.”
“Ergou, step back.”
A faint, cold smile hung on Su Wangchuan’s face.
“Who would have thought that a mere apothecary would house four attendants at the level of formal Martial Artists? Truly eye-opening.”
“It seems the ones who released snakes into our hall recently were you.”
“What nonsense are you speaking? I do not understand.”
“This is a place for dispensing medicine and treating the sick! If you want to cause trouble, go elsewhere!” The four attendants stood shoulder to shoulder, tall and imposing, exuding tremendous pressure.
Behind Su Wangchuan, the Yulong Gang inner disciples stood breathing heavily, filled with indignation.
Su Wangchuan let out a cold laugh.
“Ergou, call for reinforcements. Surround the Medicine Fragrance Pavilion.”
The moment those words were spoken, the four attendants’ expressions darkened.
They were fully aware of the young man’s identity.
They had acted so arrogantly because the Medicine Fragrance Pavilion maintained good relations with the Four Great Families and the County Magistrate, and because there were four Martial Artists present. They did not fear mere Quasi-Martial Artists.
But if more men were summoned, this matter would not end easily.
“Seize the ringleader first!”
“Take him down!”
All four Martial Artists lunged simultaneously.
Two rushed at Su Wangchuan.
The other two targeted the Yulong Gang disciples outside.
Su Wangchuan’s gaze turned cold. He calmly allowed one of them to strike him squarely in the chest.
Iron Shirt silently circulated. His skin and muscles tightened across his entire body.
Bang!
The punch only made his body tremble slightly. His stance remained firm.
Health…
-1!
The attendant who struck him paled. He was about to warn his companion when he saw Su Wangchuan’s figure flicker. He had already evaded the second man’s punch and appeared at his side.
Black Tiger Fist!
Claw. Hook. Slam. Ram.
His movements were swift.
With 33 Agility, each blow landed solidly.
Solar plexus. Joints. Throat. Cheek.
Every strike delivered heavy double damage, each blow smashing out 23–24 points of attack.
The attendant’s health plummeted.
Clearly, he had not cultivated any body-protection technique. Each punch shaved off thirteen or fourteen health points.
In an instant, half his health was gone.
《Black Tiger Fist》 was fast and easily disrupted an opponent’s follow-up moves, leaving him no chance to counter.
With 《Green Robe Dance》, Su Wangchuan evaded the second Martial Artist’s attacks while continuing to unleash his fists upon the first.
He circled around a pillar.
Seven or eight punches later—
The final blow shattered the man’s throat bone.
“Third Brother!”
The other Martial Artist roared in fury, his eyes turning red.
But Su Wangchuan gave him no opportunity. With a low growl, he pounced like a black tiger. He took one of the man’s punches head-on and countered with a palm strike to the exposed solar plexus, blasting him backward, destabilizing his stance.
Bang! Bang!
Su Wangchuan closed the distance and rained down another flurry of Black Tiger Fist strikes.
The Martial Artist became nothing more than a human punching bag, utterly unable to resist. He was driven straight into the courtyard of the Medicine Fragrance Pavilion.
Pfft!
The second Martial Artist spat blood and collapsed into the ground-floor shop.
The remaining two rushed in from behind, daggers flashing coldly in their hands.
Su Wangchuan snorted. His hands moved to his waist, and he spun.
Pfft!
Pfft!
Two Hundredfold Steel throwing knives shot out.
Both men were struck between the brows. Terror and despair filled their eyes as they fell simultaneously.
“If you’ve watched enough, come down and die.”
Su Wangchuan’s expression was indifferent as he looked toward the second-floor window of the Medicine Fragrance Pavilion.
A middle-aged man stood there, gazing down at the scene below, his eyes brimming with cold killing intent.
The owner of the Medicine Fragrance Pavilion—the physician, Xu Zhen.
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