The trusted aide hesitated slightly, but ultimately gritted his teeth and said:
"Master Han... The Gang Leader told us before to avoid making any big moves. If we go to such great lengths, it will alarm Liu Yuanhu over there. Liu Yuanhu has already been dissatisfied with the matters concerning the Li Family Fort..."
Han Lu coldly stared at his trusted aide before scoffing:
"I’ll talk to the boss myself. If I don’t kill Du Jiangbo, then I, Han Lu, am no man!"
The trusted aide immediately refrained from trying to dissuade him further.
Han Lu cast one more glance at the chaotic mess before him and strode away. From now on, it seemed unlikely that he’d come to the Li Family Fort as frequently. Regarding Li Yu’s death, he had some regret—at most, he’d miss her flirtatious allure for a few days, but that was all.
More than anything, he was furious that a small fry like Du Jiangbo dared to provoke him.
In the past, Han Lu had done similar things, but everything had always been under his control. This time, it had gone disastrously wrong, something never before experienced.
The Black Sand Gang began mobilizing, their steeds galloping swiftly to different locations.
...
The sun rose high in the sky.
Gu Sheng was practicing his punches. His moves were free and unrestrained, relaxed and effortless, as though nothing had transpired the previous night.
At this moment, he felt that his punching form had reached an unprecedented peak. Perhaps it was because his mind was free from burdens, making his thoughts sharper.
Knock, knock, knock!
Urgent knocks sounded from outside the courtyard door, and Gu Erniu’s slightly excited voice came through:
"Asheng! Asheng!"
Gu Sheng stopped his Fist Skill, unable to help but smile inwardly, and responded loudly:
"Coming!"
He opened the door and saw Gu Erniu pacing back and forth. Gu Sheng couldn’t help but tease:
"You look so anxious, Erniu—judging by your expression, could some good fortune have occurred? Could it be that your wife is pregnant?"
Gu Erniu’s face turned red. Scratching the back of his head, he replied:
"Asheng, stop joking around with me. It’s something else! It’s good news!"
"What news?" Gu Sheng’s interest was piqued.
"Last night, there was a great fire at Li Family Fort!"
Gu Erniu said mysteriously.
"What does that have to do with us? How could that possibly be considered good news?"
Gu Sheng couldn’t help but purse his lips as he laughed, pouring Gu Erniu a bowl of tea, and the two sat down.
Gu Erniu grinned and chuckled:
"Du Jiangbo started the fire! That green turtle finally grew a spine! Last night, not only did he kill several of the Black Sand Gang members stationed there, but he also cut off Li Yu’s head. Han Lu is absolutely furious now!"
Gu Sheng shot up instantly, his face full of excitement:
"Really?!"
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