Chương 47: First Clash with the Black Tiger

Yellow Leaf Town, on the streets. Receiving the candied hawthorns, Xiong Ba smiled from ear to ear like a child. Without a trace of his usual ferocity, he foolishly stuffed the candies into his mouth, munching away happily. The little fox on Song Que's shoulder also demanded a skewer, holding it and eating it with a look of absolute self-satisfaction. Only Husky sniffed it and showed no interest. Song Que also ate a skewer to try something new. The group strolled while eating and looking around.

The spring market just after the New Year was much more bustling than usual, with many more novelties on display. Immersed in the lively atmosphere, Grandee Song's mood improved significantly. Suddenly, he noticed two mountain folk in a corner displaying some wares. His eyes lit up, and he hurried over. Pointing at an animal in front of them, he asked:"Boss, how much for this little monkey?" Inside a cage sat a baby monkey, barely larger than a hand, covered in eye-catching golden fur.

It huddled in the corner, its body trembling slightly. The two mountain folk had caught it, knowing it didn't have enough meat to be worth eating. But finding it cute, they thought city folks might like it, so they brought it to town to try their luck. Seeing someone ask, they happily replied:"Young Master, this is called a Golden Bell Macaque. It's very smart and obedient! If you want it, just one tael of silver will do!" So cheap! Song Que clicked his tongue and didn't even bother haggling.

He straightforwardly handed over the silver and handed the cage to Xiong Ba. Receiving the silver, the two men smiled so wide their faces bloomed like flowers, eagerly inviting Song Que to check if he needed anything else from their stall. Glancing at the remaining wares—mostly dried meat, animal pelts, and some herbs—Song Que lacked interest. Moreover, the goal of his trip had been achieved, so he turned to head back to his residence.

Yes, upon seeing the little monkey, Song Que's plan to infiltrate the Black Tiger Gang had roughly taken shape. He just needed to run a few more tests. Losing interest in strolling further, Song Que quickened his pace toward home. But suddenly, as he reached the East District, someone blocked his path.

"Halt! Did you not hear this Young Master speaking to you?!" Standing in front of him was a youth about his age. With an arrogant and obnoxious expression, he pointed at Song Que. Behind him stood four burly, muscular men. So someone had been calling out earlier—they were calling him! Grandee Song was eager to get back and test his grand scheme; why would he care about them? He asked irritably:"You called me? What do you want?"

"Brat, you look completely unfamiliar. I'm interested in these two pets of yours. Name your price." Song Que had anticipated that his two pets would attract attention before entering the town, so he wasn't surprised. But where did this spoiled brat pop out from? So arrogant! Don't you know I'm very busy? F ck, what a waste of time. *"Kid, go play somewhere else." Song Que didn't even spare him a second glance, shoving him aside and walking straight past.

The youth hadn't expected anyone in this town to dare act so arrogantly toward him! Pushed back several steps and caught by his guards, he couldn't believe what just happened. Seeing Song Que about to walk away, he roared furiously:"You idiots! What are you standing there for?! Catch him!" The four men behind him instantly turned red-faced. They were caught off guard too! Letting the Young Master almost get hurt under their noses was a crime they couldn't afford. Two of them immediately lunged at Song Que.

"Brat, you're courting death!" Through his Domain, Song Que saw the two men swinging their fists at him. Before he could even move, Xiong Ba, looking like an enraged wild bull, dropped the monkey cage, his eyes turning red as he clashed with the two men. Benefiting from his immense natural strength, the recent continuous nourishment from good food, and practicing martial arts with Song Que, Xiong Ba firmly held the upper hand despite fighting one against two.

The opponents' punches and kicks landed on him without causing any apparent pain, and he simply retaliated with several heavy punches. A moment later, the two men retreated with bruised faces, adopting a defensive stance. Seeing this, the youth and the other two men also stepped forward. Seeing his own guards performing so poorly, the youth grew even more furious. Cursing them as useless trash, he glared venomously at Song Que:"Brat, do you know who my father is?!" Ah, competing over fathers!

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"Tell me, who is your old man? Let me be a little scared." Seeing his mocking demeanor, the two men behind the youth shouted angrily:"Brat, don't be insolent! Our Lord is the Gang Leader of the Black Tiger Gang, Feng Han!"

"Did you hear that clearly?! I am Feng Hu! My father is Feng Han!" Yo! Old Feng's son! I haven't seen you around these past few days. But it was just a fleeting curiosity; Grandee Song was a busy man.

"Oh! So scary! I better go home and drink some water to calm my nerves! Farewell, everyone!" Feng Hu was so angry his lungs nearly exploded. When had he, Young Master Feng, ever been looked down upon like this?! Intolerable!

"What are you waiting for?! Go hack him to death!" Feng Hu roared, his eyes bloodshot. The four men didn't hesitate. Daring to draw their sabers right in the middle of town, they charged at Song Que, slashing wildly. The Black Tiger Gang sure has some massive guts! Song Que was surprised, but a cold glint flashed in his eyes, and his actions weren't slow. To Song Que, this bunch of minor lackeys seemed to be moving in slow motion. His figure blurred, effortlessly dodging a few saber strikes. Bam! Bam! Bam!

With a few punches, all four men were sent flying backward, vomiting blood and unable to get up. Clang... Clang... The sound of the sabers hitting the ground snapped Feng Hu back to reality. Watching the man continuously approaching him, he stammered in a trembling voice:"What... what are you doing... my father is Feng Han!" Mm, Old Feng has dedicated himself so selflessly to me. Thinking of this, Grandee Song's heart softened slightly. He raised his hand and delivered a crisp slap. Smack!...

"Gah!" Feng Hu was sent flying to the side, his head buzzing incessantly. A bright red handprint marked his cheek, and blood trickled from the corner of his mouth. It was the very definition of 'tragic'. Spare the rod, spoil the child! Old Feng will surely understand my earnest intentions! Satisfied with his educational methods, Teacher Song lifted his foot and prepared to leave.

Seeing him attack a member of the Black Tiger Gang, the pedestrians on the street turned pale as sheets and had long since fled the scene. The previously bustling street was now completely deserted. He hadn't taken more than a few steps before another group of people, dressed in Black Tiger Gang attire, blocked his path. After all, this was the East District, near their headquarters. Sensing the commotion, a patrol squad had immediately rushed over to check.

And wouldn't you know it, the moment they checked, they found trouble! Seeing Young Master Feng sitting by the road clutching his cheek, the squad leader's expression changed drastically, and he hurried over to help him up. Feng Hu's mind finally cleared a bit, and he burst into loud wails:"Call for backup! Kill him!" Seeing that Song Que was the only one standing there, the gang members drew their sabers and surrounded him. It seems a conflict is unavoidable. Grandee Song didn't panic.

Using his foot, he kicked up two sabers from the ground, tossing one to Xiong Ba and holding the other, quietly watching the crowd's performance. The squad leader stepped forward, his eyes filled with murderous intent:"Brat, you dare injure Young Master Hu! Today, I will pull your tendons and skin you alive!" Your lackey is so arrogant, Old Feng, do you know that? Grandee Song didn't bother wasting words with him. Using the flat of his blade, he delivered a solid smack. Whoosh!... Bam!

His speed was simply too fast! The squad leader only felt a blur before a heart-piercing pain on his face completely wiped out his ability to think. He flew backward, landing next to Feng Hu, spitting out an unknown number of teeth. The lackeys were terrified. They hurriedly tightened their defensive circle while simultaneously sending someone to call for more reinforcements. Very quickly, over a dozen men arrived, surrounding two elderly men.

Seeing Feng Hu was still relatively safe in the clearing, the two elders sighed in relief. Then, they spoke in a deep voice:"Brat, state your background."

"From a mountain village, just arrived in town today," Song Que replied casually. Although they didn't know if it was true, they asked just as a formality. Since the opponent didn't declare a prominent background, no one could blame them later if things went south.

"To dare make an enemy of our Black Tiger Gang in Yellow Leaf Town, kid, you've got some fat guts."

"Cut the crap, this Lord is busy. Let's get this over with quickly." Song Que was secretly setting up an 'aloof expert' persona for himself; he didn't have the time to engage in a war of words with them. Clasping one hand behind his back, he looked up at the sky and spoke indifferently. Could it be an expert? But looking at his age, it doesn't seem likely! The older one gets, the more cautious one becomes. The two elders began to hesitate. But Young Master Hu couldn't endure it!

He roared furiously:"What are you standing there for?! Capture him! Catch his pets too! I'm going to torture him personally!" Hmm? Still haven't learned your lesson? Teacher Song irritably flicked a small stone at him. Thwip!... Smack! Before the kid could react, he let out a tragic scream, clutching his mouth as blood and teeth mixed together. Seeing this, the two elders' expressions changed. With a loud shout, they charged at Song Que.

Surprisingly, these two were also ranked martial artists, although only First-Grade. No wonder they could serve as elders in the Black Tiger Gang! Song Que had seen these two old men several times over the past few days while surveilling Feng Han. They were among the five great elders of the Black Tiger Gang. The two coordinated their attacks flawlessly, every strike erupting with Jin. The booming sounds echoed throughout the street. Rarely having the chance to fight martial artists, Song Que didn't strike to kill.

He held back fifty percent of his strength and sparred with them to gain experience. One side merely defended while the other attacked with all their might. Back and forth, the Qi and Jin vibrated through the air. The imaginary onlookers would have found it incredibly thrilling! But what they didn't know was that the two elders were growing extremely anxious! Continuously releasing Jin, their bodies were already exhausted beyond endurance.

Yet, the opponent remained completely unfazed, his face not red, his breathing steady. It was obvious he was holding back! We've genuinely run into an expert! The two elders felt incredibly unlucky. They began to harbor thoughts of retreating.

"The Gang Leader is here!" Suddenly, a commotion erupted from the crowd as they hurriedly parted to make way for a group of people. Leading them was Feng Han! Hearing that his son, who had gone to his maternal grandfather's house for the New Year, had been beaten up the moment he returned to town, Feng Han was shocked and enraged. He summoned the gang's experts and rushed over. Seeing the three people fighting in the clearing, his expression changed drastically, and he shouted:"Stop!"

Noticing his arrival, the three people engaged in combat felt a surge of joy. The two elders were joyful because with the Gang Leader here, they could pass the responsibility over. They prepared to disengage and retreat. Song Que was joyful because a true expert had finally arrived! These two old men posed absolutely no threat to him, and the experience he was gaining was limited. Grandee Song was starting to get bored. Feng Han's arrival was perfectly timed; he should test this opponent out!

Seeing the two elders retreating, Song Que was displeased. You two fought to your hearts' content, and I haven't even attacked yet! Since your use-value is exhausted, there's no need for me to be polite! He leaped up and delivered a kick to each of them. Distracted, the two elders took heavy blows to their backs, flying outward like kicked footballs. Rushing over from a distance, Feng Han saw this scene and hurriedly shouted to stop him, but it was too late.