[The moment you met the leader of the Beggar Gang, neither side wasted words. You exchanged blows instantly, your movements swift and lethal.
Even without directly fighting Xu Raoshen before, you had already estimated his strength from watching his battles against the Wang family elders — and this man's combat power was even greater.]
[Yet you felt no fear. With your unshakable martial arts foundation and numerous perfected techniques, you had full confidence you could end him.]
[The battle raged on for hundreds of rounds. Dust and shattered tiles flew in all directions, each strike heavy enough to break bones. Finally, your decisive attack pierced his defenses, killing him outright.
Thanks to your perfected Hard as Rock Technique, your defense had reached an astonishing level — only minor injuries marked your body, and half a month of rest would be enough for complete recovery.]
[You bent down and claimed your reward — the Beggar Gang's treasured inheritance, the Dog-Beating Stick.]
[Just as you allowed yourself a moment to breathe, a furious roar shook the battlefield from the Wang family's back mountain.
"Who dares trespass into the Wang family? You will all pay for this with your lives!"]
[The voice silenced everyone. Faces paled. So, there really was an old monster hidden within the Wang family.]
[Moments later, the Wang family's ancestor emerged and joined forces with the patriarch, their combined assault pressing the Liu family patriarch into a desperate defense. Against two opponents, one of whom was clearly far stronger, his defeat was only a matter of time.]
[The Wang family's members erupted in excitement, while the Liu family's expressions turned grim. Their leader could die at any moment.]
[Buzz—]
[Suddenly, the situation shifted. A young man appeared and clashed head-on with the Wang family ancestor, meeting him blow for blow without giving an inch.]
[Watching the fight unfold, you only thought to yourself: As expected.]
[With the battlefield in chaos, you continued the slaughter. The remaining Wang family members, realizing their fate, tried to flee — but none who crossed your path escaped alive.]
[After another intense clash, Gu Changsheng's sword finally pierced the Wang family ancestor's chest. The old man fell with unwillingness still in his eyes. With his death, the last resistance crumbled; the survivors surrendered and awaited death like lambs at the butcher's block.]
[By dawn, the Wang family was no more. You made your way toward their treasure house.]
[As you walked through the corpses, you couldn't help but think: Perhaps this was how my own family fell — ordered by the Gu family, with the major forces of Qingcheng City joining hands to wipe us out.]
[The thought passed quickly. Your current strength was far from enough to destroy them — it was that simple.]
[At the treasure house, you arrived just in time to see Gu Changsheng tuck a yellow book into his sleeve. You guessed this was the item he had come for.]
[Afterward, the remaining forces of Yongcheng City began dividing the Wang family's resources and industries. You had no interest in their petty squabbles — in the end, you would receive what was owed to you regardless.]
[Turning away, you returned to your courtyard. But as you reached your home, you froze, a sudden chill running down your spine. Someone was standing outside, waiting.]