Chương 103: Lin Ping of the Lingjiang Gang

The Song Manor. With Divine Doctor Song intervening, even those standing before the Gates of Hell could be pulled back! Executing the peerless ultimate skill, the Seven Stars Life-Extending Acupuncture, three times a day, it only took three days for Nie Feng's injuries to be considered fully healed! Song Que immediately decided to act that very night, lest complications arise! Fearing that Grandee Song was expending too much mental energy, Old Nie even advised him to rest for a few days.

Little did he know, putting on that exhausted act was more tiring than the actual treatment! As long as he ate a bunch of tonics to replenish his energy, he was completely ready to go! Unable to dissuade the Young Master, Nie Feng and Xiong Ba both obeyed orders and went to prepare their gear and rest to peak condition.

"Big Brother, let me go with you!" Sitting nearby, listening to Grandee Song assign tasks while having nothing to do himself, Li Xin anxiously volunteered.

"This operation is very dangerous, and we aren't even guaranteed victory. It's best if you don't participate." Hearing his request, Song Que shook his head without hesitation. With his novice First-Grade strength, going wouldn't accomplish anything and would likely just make him a burden. Rejected, Li Xin deflated like a punctured balloon, drooping his head and asking dejectedly:"Big Brother, when will I be able to work alongside you guys?"

"Hmph! When you can last 100 moves against Xiong Ba, we'll talk! Look at Xiong Ba! He started learning martial arts around the same time as you, but now his strength is already over 1 Bear Force! Look at yourself—you still haven't broken through to the Second Grade, and you have the nerve to ask me?!" Song Que scolded the kid, utterly exasperated by his lack of ambition! Perhaps inheriting a genetic trait from Old Li, this kid's laziness could rival even Grandee Song's!

Although he couldn't be called entirely lazy, his energy wasn't fully focused on practicing martial arts; he was incredibly playful. Grandee Song was playful too, but Grandee Song had a bug! Did this kid have one?! As a result, his strength was already starting to lag far behind. If he wasn't disciplined more strictly, he might become completely useless in a few years! Pouting, Li Xin glanced at Xiong Ba's fist, which was as big as his head, and his sphincter involuntarily tightened.

Let alone 100 moves, right now he wasn't even sure he could last three moves! Knowing this door was closed, Li Xin could only sit there quietly and obediently.

"Don't just think about fooling around with Brother Hong all day! He doesn't practice martial arts, his focus isn't on that. If you don't break through to the Second Grade within the next month, don't even dream of me taking you to stroll around the Commandery Capital ever again!" Grandee Song wasn't willing to let him off easily and continued scolding. Li Xin put on a face of mourning, as if both his parents had died, looking around but finding no one to save him.

Right at this moment, Shitou rushed in frantically from the door, offering him a chance for salvation!

"Master Song, there are a few people from the Lingjiang Gang outside specifically asking for you!" Inside the room, Song Que and Nie Feng's expressions suddenly changed, but they quickly calmed down. Old Nie's arrival here was extremely secretive; the chances of being discovered were incredibly small.

"It's probably about something else. You guys hide first. I'll go out and see what's going on." Losing the mood to discipline Li Xin, Song Que gave them some instructions and hurried out to see what was actually happening.... Outside the gates of the Song Manor stood a man and a woman, followed by four burly men. Of the two leading the group, the man was middle-aged with a slightly effeminate appearance. The woman was Weng Hong, whom Grandee Song had already encountered twice!

"Young Master Song, you've kept this concubine waiting long enough! We took the liberty of visiting today; I hope we are not intruding." Seeing the handsome Song Que walk out, Weng Hong immediately smiled charmingly and winked as she greeted him. Looking at this woman, he felt a massive headache coming on. Forcing a smile, he cupped his hands in greeting:"Greetings, Seniors. This junior has been entangled with many matters lately and couldn't extricate myself. Please forgive me, Senior Weng."

"Giggle... We have heard of Young Master Song's affairs, do not worry! We came here this time specifically to help you resolve your troubles! This is our Hall Master, Lin Ping!" This novel is published on a different platform. Support the original author by finding the official source.

"Greetings, Senior Lin. This junior has long heard of Senior's great name! I am fortunate to finally meet you today!" So this is the number one expert of Qinghe County! Song Que, surprised, cupped his hands again in greeting. The old man's personality seemed as cold as his exterior; he merely nodded indifferently and said:"Mm. This is no place to talk. Are you not going to invite us in?"

"Ah, this junior was negligent! Please, come inside, Seniors!" What else could he do? Grandee Song had to put on a welcoming smile and invite them in. Looking at their expressions, it didn't seem like they were here to condemn him, so he was also curious about their purpose.

"Giggle... This old man always has a face like a dead fish! Don't mind him, Young Master Song!" Standing beside him, Weng Hong quickly closed the distance, pressing close to his body and blowing playfully into his ear, tickling Song Que to no end! Grandee Song truly wanted to pin her to the ground and ruthlessly teach her a lesson!

"I wonder where your friend Xiong Ba is? Why do I not see him today?"

"He has matters to attend to; he probably won't be home until this afternoon." Is this woman's palate that heavy?! She wants to eat both the master and the servant?! Grandee Song's mind instantly conjured up images of this succubus eating bananas—a big banana on the left, a small banana on the right, red in the front, yellow in the back... various unspeakable scenes! Thinking of this, no matter how vigorous his internal fire was, Grandee Song couldn't help but shudder!

His lustful desires were wiped completely clean, leaving not a single trace of romantic fantasy! He hurried his pace to lead the way. Serving them tea and ignoring Weng Hong, who was desperately trying to flaunt her massive 'assets', Song Que turned to Lin Ping and asked:"I wonder what business Senior has with me?"

"Mm, this old man won't beat around the bush. Our Gang Master heard of your deeds and cherished your talent, so he wishes to invite you to join the Lingjiang Gang! If you agree, Song Que, the vacant position of Vice Hall Master at the Qinghe Docks is yours! As for the threat from the Black Iron Stronghold, we will resolve it for you as well."

"Is it just that?" Facing Grandee Song's suspicion, Lin Ping replied indifferently:"Naturally, no one in this world gives anything away for nothing! Since you, Song Que, receive the gang's support and protection, you must also demonstrate a spirit of contribution to the gang! Didn't you obtain a promise from Lingying Temple previously? Hand it over to the Gang Master! The Gang Master will certainly not be stingy and mistreat you!" So this is where the real motive lay!

Having not seen anyone from the Lingjiang Gang approach him all this time, Song Que had thought the other party wasn't tempted! Actually, he had wrongly blamed Du Ruhui! During the previous period, Old Du was entirely focused on dealing with the Chen Family! Hearing the report about Song Que, he had only temporarily set it aside. Now that the matter was resolved and he remembered it, he naturally sent someone to recruit Song Que.

"I thank Gang Master Du for his high regard! Unfortunately, the Grandmaster personally granted this wish to this junior! How could I dare casually hand it over to an outsider and offend a Grandmaster?! This time, I can only disappoint your gang's kind intentions." Accustomed to throwing his weight around in this little three-acre patch of land, Lin Ping thought he had misheard when someone dared to refuse the Lingjiang Gang! Following that came a surge of anger. He narrowed his eyes and glared coldly at Song Que.

"It seems you didn't understand this old man's words! This was a golden request spoken personally by our Gang Master!" Lin Ping's aura couldn't be described as weak, but to Grandee Song, it was just a passing breeze! If Du Ruhui were standing in front of him, Grandee Song might hesitate and weigh his options. But Old Lin? Who cares?! He wasn't even sure if the old man could defeat him in a fight!

"What can be done? The golden words of a Grandmaster cannot be disobeyed! Or perhaps Hall Master Lin could relay a message to Gang Master Du for me: if he can persuade Grandmaster Zhi Kong to agree, this youngster will absolutely hand it over with both hands without another word!"

"Haha, good... good... good!" Lin Ping laughed out of extreme anger, uttering 'good' three times in a row before gritting his teeth and saying:"Young Hero Song is truly a young hero! It seems my trip here today was in vain!" In the eyes of a Grandmaster, Du Ruhui is just a tiny shrimp! What qualifications does he have to open his mouth?! Lin Ping shot a venomous glare at Song Que one last time before standing up.

"Before I leave, this old man has a word of advice for you! No matter how good the item in your hand is, you must have a life to use it!"

"Farewell!" Saying that, he coldly flicked his sleeve and strode away. Weng Hong hesitated for a long time before chasing after him. Before leaving, she couldn't help but drop a remark:"Young Master Song, this concubine truly doesn't know what to say to you! By doing this, you have likely offended Hall Master Lin and Gang Master Du! It's best if you reconsider! If you do, this concubine will put in a good word for you!" Watching the figures of the group walk away, Song Que sneered.

Ever since taking in Old Nie, they were destined to be enemies! With the Lingying Temple's signboard protecting him, no matter how audacious Old Du was, he wouldn't dare move against him in the open! He could only plot in secret! But Grandee Song's true strength was still a mystery to them! If it came to playing dirty, it remained to be seen who would outplay whom! Besides, living in this world, it was good to force oneself a little!

With a behemoth like the Lingjiang Gang prodding his backside, he guaranteed he wouldn't dare to continue slacking off in the future!

"Young Master, what did the people from the Lingjiang Gang come for?" Waiting until Song Que came inside, Nie Feng and the others couldn't hold back their curiosity and asked.

"They just wanted this protective amulet from Lingying Temple in my hand! They were even very generous, 'bestowing' the position of Vice Hall Master upon me! I chased them all away," Grandee Song replied casually and dismissively.

"Young Master, by doing that, are you afraid of offending them? Du Ruhui is extremely petty and absolutely cannot tolerate others going against his will! I'm afraid he will make a move against you!" Although he hated Du Ruhui to death in his heart, the level-headed Nie Feng couldn't help but worry for his Young Master. Seeing his loyalty, Song Que was also slightly moved and smiled:"Since I have to offend them anyway, what's the point of acting two-faced?

Furthermore, we were never going to hand the item over to him; even if we stalled for time, it wouldn't last long! The pressing matter right now is to destroy the Black Iron Stronghold and increase our own strength!"

"No matter how petty Du Ruhui is, he won't lower his status to personally come looking for trouble with me; he'll simply send his subordinates to pressure me. At worst, we'll just avoid them for a while and return once our strength is sufficient!"

"We can only cross that bridge when we come to it." Nie Feng couldn't help but smile bitterly. Having lost everything, he had long understood the utmost importance of strength! Without strength, everything was just empty talk!

"Don't think too far ahead! Their goal is to force my loyalty, not to take my life! At least for a period of time, there will be no threat to our lives!" Song Que smiled.

"Alright, ignore them! Let's go rest and prepare. Tonight, we must succeed in one fell swoop!"

"Understood, Young Master!"