Zhao Tie quickly stepped forward and said, "Master He, this sword does have a problem, but it is definitely not a problem with our Zhao's Blacksmith Shop... I hope you can show some mercy. We are willing to forge a new sword for you for free, and it will definitely satisfy Master He!"
Zhao Tieke didn't dare admit that this was a problem with their Zhao's Blacksmith Shop, otherwise it would be difficult to do business if the reputation accumulated over the years was ruined. He also knew that He Zhiyong was here to cause trouble, so he directly expressed his willingness to compensate and hoped that He Zhiyong would show mercy.
"Please spare me? If you use such inferior weapons in a fight, wouldn't you be giving your head to others? It's not too much to let you pay with your life!"
A Black Snake Gang warrior sneered.
He Zhiyong waved his hand to stop his men, and said with a smile: "Boss Zhao, I also believe that this is an unintentional mistake on your part... I won't make it difficult for you. I will make a handy weapon for each member of our Black Snake Gang, and forget about it."
As soon as these words came out, everyone's faces changed.
The Black Snake Gang is the largest gang in Crouching Tiger Town, with at least over ten gang members. If you add those non-staff members who have some connections, there may be over a hundred. Not to mention who is a member of the Black Snake Gang, isn't it up to them to decide?
He Zhiyong asked Zhao's Blacksmith Shop to make a handy weapon for each person? This is simply asking too much! It’s not an exaggeration to say that it was robbery!
"Damn it... this is too much bullying! You are not welcome here, get out!"
Zhou Xiong, who was of strong build, had the most violent temper. Upon hearing the unreasonable blackmail from the other party, he cursed angrily, strode over with a hammer in his hand, his eyes wide open, and tried to drive He Zhiyong away.
“Crack!”
However, He Zhiyong's face turned cold, and he did not make any movement. The next moment, Zhou Xiong groaned, as if hit by a hammer, and flew backwards, rolling to the ground, holding his abdomen and wailing in pain.
Su Hao saw it clearly. It was He Zhiyong's lightning-fast kick, and its speed was beyond the limit of capture by the naked eye. This He Zhiyong was definitely a warrior who had entered the Jin Refining Realm. His strength was even stronger than the Jin Refining Warrior who was killed by Su Hao earlier!
"Old Zhou!"
The other blacksmiths were all shocked and angry, and they all picked up their hammers. They were blacksmiths, they had strength and temper, so how could they let these people bully them?
"Stop it!"
Zhao Tie shouted, stopping the blacksmiths from acting impulsively.
Zhao Tie looked grim, but he knew that once he took action, the lightest consequence would be that their blacksmith shop would have a hard time doing business. Moreover, they had offended the Black Snake Gang, and there was a high probability that these blacksmiths would be retaliated by the Black Snake Gang.
"Master He, this matter is of great importance. Please give me two days to think about it."
Zhao Tie said to He Zhiyong in a deep voice.
He Zhiyong also knew that asking Zhao Tie to give the Black Snake Gang a weapon for free would not allow the other party to surrender so easily. Zhao Tie deliberately delayed for two days in order to find connections.
But since He Zhiyong has decided to take action, he will not let it go easily.
He Zhiyong chuckled and said, "Okay, Mr. Zhao, I'll give you two days to think it over and agree to my terms. Then you will be friends with the Black Snake Gang after your blacksmith shop opens. Why would you worry about not having business?"
He Zhiyong said it was an exhortation, but it was actually a threat. Isn't he a friend? That's naturally the enemy!
After saying this, He Zhiyong threw the broken sword in his hand with all his strength. The sword body pierced into the ground with a sound, and the handle trembled. Then he put his hands behind his back, turned around and left with two Black Snake Gang disciples.
"I... I'm fine." Zhou Xiong said with a painful look on his face to the others who came forward to check on him.
"This is troublesome... He Zhiyong is a tough guy. He wants our blacksmith shop to compensate us for each weapon? This is simply asking for too much!"
Everyone had worried looks on their faces, knowing that if they were targeted by that bastard He Zhiyong, they would definitely bleed heavily. Did they really have to work for the Black Snake Gang?
"These two days... everyone should go back and rest. I will go see Mr. Li and ask for his help."
Zhao Tie told everyone that he gave them two days off and that he was going to find some prominent figures in the town to help negotiate terms with He Zhiyong.
Everyone nodded reluctantly, and then Zhao Tie looked at Su Hao and comforted him, "Ah Hao, this is not your fault. He Zhiyong is just using this as an excuse to cause trouble."
The sword was made by Su Hao, but Wang Qian had personally checked it and knew there was nothing wrong with it, so he was afraid that Su Hao would blame himself for it.
"Yeah... I understand."
Su Hao nodded slightly.
Afterwards, Zhao Tie dismissed everyone and took a temporary vacation. Su Hao also went home and rested quietly for two days.
Two hours later, Zhao Tie told everyone to continue their vacation, which made everyone feel depressed. It was obvious that the problem had not been solved. Zhao Tie himself tried to find some connections, but it was of no use.
Although Zhao Tie was kind, he was a soft-hearted person and did not give in to the Black Snake Gang easily.
On the morning of the third day, Su Hao came to the blacksmith shop, but his face changed slightly and he smelled a burnt smell. What made him slightly relieved was that Zhao Tie was fine.
"There was a fire in the blacksmith shop last night... Fortunately, it was discovered in time and put out. It must have been done by the Black Snake Gang!"
Zhou Xiong gritted his teeth. Zhao Tie did not agree to the conditions of the Black Snake Gang. After a while, this happened. It was obviously done by He Zhiyong and others. It was to warn Zhao Tie!
Zhao Tie was a kind and generous man. When Su Hao's parents died and he had no food to eat, it was Zhao Tie who asked him to stay in the blacksmith shop to do odd jobs. Later, he never deducted any of the wages and remuneration he should have paid to him.
It's a pity that such a good person has to be bullied by a villain like He Zhiyong.
Zhao Tie continued to give everyone holidays, but the old blacksmiths in the blacksmith shop, such as Zhou Xiong, were not willing to take holidays. Instead, they took their weapons and stayed in the blacksmith shop all night with Zhao Tie. If the Black Snake Gang attacked again, they would fight to the death. They did not believe that the Black Snake Gang really dared to fight them head-on. If things got out of hand, they would not be able to escape any good!
As for the young people in the blacksmith shop, such as Su Hao, they were forced to take leave by Zhao Tie and others, for fear that they were young and might be injured in the conflict between the two sides.
Another night had arrived. Instead of going to the blacksmith shop to work, Su Hao's days were quite leisurely. Every day he would practice boxing and martial arts.
Late at night, two figures sneaked into the house where Su Hao lived like ghosts, and nimbly climbed over the bamboo fence without making much noise.
Both of them had their faces covered, as if searching for something, and quietly sneaked into Su Hao's room through the window.
"Hmm? No?"
The two of them sneaked into the room, both of them were a little stunned, and saw that there was no shadow on the bed in the bedroom.
"Did that girl go out?"
A tall and thin masked man frowned slightly, but the room was so small that there was obviously no place to hide!
The other one said helplessly: "Originally, we caught this guy to threaten the old guys in the blacksmith shop... Let's go back and report to Master He first."
The blacksmith shop was unwilling to surrender and put up a stubborn resistance. All the old blacksmiths were guarding the shop with their weapons, and they seemed to be determined to perish together with them, which gave He Zhiyong a headache for a while.
Later, He Zhiyong had his own idea, and directly asked his men to kidnap the people in the blacksmith shop, and the person they chose was Su Hao.
Firstly, Su Hao doesn't have many relatives or friends, so if something happens, it won't make a big deal. Secondly, Su Hao has great potential in the Zhao's Blacksmith Shop, and there are signs that Zhao Tie will take over. If Su Hao threatens the blacksmith shop, Zhao Tie and others will definitely not ignore his life or death!
Both of them were ordered by He Zhiyong to come to Su Hao's house at night to kidnap him.
But what we didn't expect was that the other party didn't go home at all, leaving us empty-handed!
"Let's go, go back first."
The two waited for a while but did not find Su Hao's whereabouts. Finally, they decided to go back and report.
However, when the two of them left the village quietly, they did not notice that there was a pair of cold eyes staring at them in the darkness!
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