Chapter Forty: Hostility!

“A millennium elixir?”
“Could it be that his cultivation has already reached the late Guardian realm?”
Chen Haicheng had also gathered information about the Black Tiger Gang. He recalled the scene at the banquet of the Azure Dragon Sect, where Qin Feng had mercilessly slaughtered Ye Qinglong, and speculated about Qin Feng’s level of cultivation.
“He’s actually inquiring about millennium elixirs?”
“It seems his cultivation truly has reached the late Guardian stage. No wonder I felt threatened and uneasy.”
After listening to his subordinate’s report, Yun Qing waved the subordinate away. He tapped his fingers and murmured softly,
“Qin Feng’s strength has reached the late Guardian realm, and now the Black Tiger Gang has destroyed the Azure Dragon Sect. In Xuanzhou City, they are at their peak, recruiting new members, which is very unfavorable for the City Lord’s Mansion! We must warn the Black Tiger Gang.”
Yun Qing narrowed his eyes and whispered to himself.
He felt dread and anxiety when facing Qin Feng, though he did not fear him outright; after all, he was a government official, and who would dare to strike him down?
Moreover, outside the city, ten thousand Iron Guard soldiers were stationed. Even a Guardian-level expert would perish if they acted rashly.
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“Master Qin, just now the City Lord’s Mansion sent an envoy to warn us, saying that the Black Tiger Gang’s influence has reached its limit—no family or faction within the city may have more than a thousand members!”
After receiving the warning from the City Lord’s Mansion, Yan Chonghu was anxious, unsure of the message being conveyed. He hurried up the mountain, and upon seeing Qin Feng, he quickly spoke.
“What is City Lord Yun trying to say?”
Qin Feng was instructing Liu Hu, Wang Bao, and Wang Fu in the Thunder Breathing Technique. Hearing Yan Chonghu’s words, he frowned slightly and murmured.
“Master, it’s likely that the sudden rise of the Black Tiger Gang has made the City Lord uneasy, and he’s preparing to limit our strength.”
Wang Fu spoke up.
Having lived more than half a century, with ample experience and keen insight, he quickly analyzed Yun Qing’s intentions.
“I see.”
Upon hearing Wang Fu’s words, Qin Feng was suddenly enlightened.
“Chonghu, I’ve had an idea in mind for some time, and now that the City Lord’s Mansion has issued a warning, it fits perfectly.”
“I’ll tell you my idea, and you can judge if it’s suitable.”
Qin Feng instructed Liu Hu and Wang Bao to continue cultivating, then led Wang Fu and Yan Chonghu toward the nearby pavilion.
The maid standing in the pavilion saw Qin Feng, Wang Fu, and Yan Chonghu approaching, and quickly poured three cups of tea.
“You may leave now.”
Qin Feng waved at the maid.
“My plan is to reorganize the Black Tiger Gang from a gang into an escort agency. This way, we can continue to expand our influence, train our subordinates in real combat, enhance our fighting power, and secure a stable source of income.”
“A gang that survives on protection fees will always be considered inferior.”
Once the maid had left, Qin Feng spoke to Yan Chonghu.

“Master Qin, Chonghu has pledged loyalty to you, and the Black Tiger Gang is now your force. Everything is at your command.”
Yan Chonghu had no objections and responded swiftly.
“In that case, let’s turn the Black Tiger Gang into an escort agency!”
“As for the name, let me think...”
“Hmm, we’ll call it the Wei Yuan Escort Agency.”
Qin Feng pondered for a moment and declared in a deep voice.
“We will follow Master Qin’s instructions in all things.”
Yan Chonghu clasped his hands and spoke loudly.
Yan Chonghu quickly departed, and upon returning to the Black Tiger Gang, summoned Shi Tie, Liu Qing, Zhao Hu, and other senior members to relay Qin Feng’s directive.
Qin Feng’s cultivation had reached the Guardian realm, and he had saved the Black Tiger Gang from peril. Faced with his orders, Shi Tie, Liu Qing, Zhao Hu, and the other leaders had no objections and cooperated fully in transforming the gang into an escort agency.
Yan Chonghu and Shi Tie became chief escorts, while Liu Qing, Zhao Hu, and the former twelve branch leaders became escorts.
“Bang!”
“Qin Feng dares to defy my orders, turning the Black Tiger Gang into an escort agency and continuing to recruit new members.”
“He’s playing tricks on me, but what is he planning?”
“He has not taken my words to heart, nor does he seem to respect me!”
Yun Qing was furious. In Xuanzhou City, this was the first time someone dared to defy his commands.
“My lord, why not teach him a lesson, so he understands that in Xuanzhou City, you are the law!”
“As long as he’s in Xuanzhou City, he must obey your authority.”
Huang Chengjun harbored resentment toward Qin Feng. When Qin Feng had exterminated the Shen and Li families, as well as the Axe Gang, it had earned him many scoldings from Yun Qing. He spoke in a deep voice,
“Qin Feng is a prodigy; so young, yet already at the late Guardian stage. In time, he’ll surely break through to the Commander realm, perhaps even glimpse the peak, the King realm.”
“If I offend him over a minor matter, it would be a loss.”
Yun Qing shook his head and spoke softly.
He feared Qin Feng’s combat power and even more so his future achievements.
“My lord, even if Qin Feng attains the Commander realm, what is there to fear?”
“Your master is the Elder Qinghe, a late Commander stage expert, who could crush Qin Feng with a single palm.”
“If Qin Feng dares to defy you, he must be punished.”
Huang Chengjun grew anxious seeing Yun Qing’s reluctance to offend Qin Feng and spoke quickly.
“Well...”
Yun Qing was wavering, but he still dreaded Qin Feng’s strength and potential.

“My lord, have you considered that no matter how talented Qin Feng is, no matter his future achievements, even if he becomes a King realm martial artist, what does it matter to you?”
“He already disregards you now; in the future, he will do so even more.”
“Wouldn’t it be better to suppress his arrogance now? If he complies, let him assist you; if not, simply kill him!”
“A dead genius isn’t worth a copper coin.”
Huang Chengjun saw the hesitation on Yun Qing’s face and pressed his point.
“That’s right, even if Qin Feng becomes a King realm expert, what does it matter to me?”
“A dead genius isn’t worth a copper coin.”
Yun Qing’s expression hardened, and he murmured.
“Someone, summon Qin Feng to see me!”
Yun Qing shouted.
“Yes, City Lord.”
“As you command.”
The guards at the door replied loudly.
Huang Chengjun’s lips curled into a satisfied smile, his scheme accomplished.
The thought of Qin Feng facing suppression excited him.
And if Qin Feng dared to resist Yun Qing, the City Lord would surely deploy the Iron Guards to kill him, which would thrill him even more.
“Master, someone from the City Lord’s Mansion says the City Lord invites you to the Mansion.”
Wang Fu stood outside the room, knocked on Qin Feng’s door, and spoke quietly and respectfully.
“Uncle Fu, notify them that I’ll head to the City Lord’s Mansion shortly.”
Qin Feng was cultivating; upon hearing Wang Fu’s words, he opened his eyes, which flickered with contemplation, and spoke in a deep voice.
“Yes, young master.”
Wang Fu received the order and slowly turned away.
“It seems the City Lord will not let this go easily. I should strengthen myself further before heading to the Mansion, just to be safe.”
“Let’s hope the City Lord knows his limits, or else...”
Qin Feng’s eyes flashed coldly. He tapped his right eye’s plus sign, revealing his personal interface.