Tie Weiqi hasn't made any major moves yet, but Pang Ce has already begun to show clear signs of wavering.
The two men were in very different situations. The Iron Eagle Gang was thriving, its business expanding, and it had connections in high places; it was truly prosperous. But the Short Knife Gang was not like that. It was a small gang to begin with, and now that its leader had fallen, the Short Knife Gang had lost its top fighter and was in a very awkward position.
Pang Ce knew that by bringing most of his gang to interrogate Tie Weiqi, he seemed to be taking a tough stance, but in reality, he was already at his limit.
His brother was injured, and he had no ability to reorganize the gang.
The Short Knife Gang might collapse before the brother recovers from his injuries, either due to internal strife or a lack of funds. Besides, "Iron-Falling Eagle" is no ordinary name, and it remains to be seen whether the brother will fully recover.
Iron Guard Qi was not as relaxed as Pang Ce had imagined.
The Short Knife Gang is on its last legs, but even a weakened camel is bigger than a horse. If the Short Knife Gang insists on a fight to the death, the Iron Eagle Gang will also struggle to recover in the short term. At that point, as Fan Ziruo said, a third party will truly benefit. The martial world of Yinjing isn't just comprised of the Iron Eagle and Short Knife gangs.
Fan Ziruo gave Tie and Pang a little time to think. Observing their expressions, she felt that they had figured it out, and then said, "Young Master He."
He Yunxiao had been worried about Fan Ziruo for a long time, as she was currently at the center of the conflict between the two groups. Now, when he suddenly heard his wife Ziruo calling him, he quickly left Chu Fan and stood beside his wife.
"Ziruo...Miss, what's wrong?"
Fan Ziruo was overjoyed to see He Yunxiao rush to her side.
She was very observant and loved to see He Yunxiao's various subconscious little actions of caring for, protecting, and thinking of her.
Seeing that he had called him, he immediately ran over, and in his haste, he almost gave himself away by his way of addressing him.
Fan Ziruo truly felt that she had loved the right person; He Yunxiao truly cherished her dearly.
I used to think he was clumsy in many things, and sometimes he couldn't even figure out what I was thinking. Now that I think about it, he's actually quite adorable.
When Fan Ziruo saw He Yunxiao arrive, a smile appeared on her face, which inadvertently revealed to everyone watching, leaving them all stunned.
She smiled at He Yunxiao and said, "Young Master He often studies in the Fan family's study, and he has never paid tuition."
He Yunxiao said awkwardly, "It's time to pay, it's time to pay."
Fan Ziruo said softly, "Paying tuition is too formal. How about you treat Ziruo to a banquet, young master?"
"Please, you should."
Fan Ziruo knew that He Yunxiao would agree.
Since confirming their relationship, Fan Ziruo subconsciously considered herself He Yunxiao's fiancée. Their relationship was also incredibly close and affectionate. She understood He Yunxiao's personality; she was confident—though she couldn't speak of major issues—that at least in small matters like meals, He Yunxiao would definitely pamper her.
Having received permission to eat, Fan Ziruo said to Tie Weiqi and Pang Ce, "It's getting late, it's time for dinner. Why don't you two gentlemen come with Ziruo?"
Seeing that his teacher intended to host the event and resolve the conflict between the two groups, Pang Ce took the opportunity to back down, saying, "I will listen to you, sir."
Fan Ziruo asked, "Where is Young Master Tie?"
Tie Weiqi hesitated.
His position in the gang was different from Pang Ce's. Although the Iron Eagle Gang was headed by Gang Leader Tie, there were many high-ranking elders below him, and Tie Weiqi had no say in the matter.
This is the downside of large gangs: in order to expand, power is more dispersed.
Seeing that He Yunxiao and Fan Ziruo were about to go to dinner, Chu Fan knew it was a great opportunity to observe them, so he said, "Brother Tie, Brother He is treating us to dinner, what are you hesitating for?"
Tie Weiqi knew who the most important person was among those present, and seeing that Chu Fan had said so, he replied without hesitation, "Okay, I'll go too."
Seeing that Tie Weiqi had agreed, Fan Ziruo smiled at his student and said, "Pang Ce, even if Young Master He is rich, he can't afford to hire so many people from the Short Knife Gang."
Pang Ce suddenly realized that his master was telling him to disband his gang first as a gesture of goodwill towards the Iron Eagle Gang.
The matter has already entered the negotiation stage, and there is really no need to bring so many people to block the door.
Pang Ce then said, "Brother Sun, why don't you take the brothers home for dinner?"
The commander surnamed Sun was somewhat reluctant, so Pang Ce comforted him, saying, "It's alright, I have Mr. Fan to help me."
Commander Sun, along with several junior commanders of the Short Knife Gang, thanked Fan Ziruo and then led the members of the Short Knife Gang away.
Liu Feiying, who was the first to arrive from the Iron Eagle Gang, only had a chance to bring his brothers to Tie Weiqi's side after the Short Knife Gang had retreated.
Liu Feiying was a skinny young man who started cursing as soon as he arrived.
"Damn it, Young Master, that dog of a Grand Elder..."
Tie Weiqi coughed repeatedly, interrupting him.
Liu Feiying was interrupted at this moment, but after seeing Fan Ziruo, he couldn't stop talking.
"Damn it, whose girl is this? She's so pretty! Oh, that waist..."
When Fan Ziruo saw Liu Feiying looking at her, she instinctively hid behind He Yunxiao.
He Yunxiao didn't hesitate either, using his ninth-grade cultivation to stomp on Liu Feiying's face. He massaged Liu's features until they were contorted, then kicked him a considerable distance away.
"I, He Yunxiao, can't stand seeing people swear." Then, pointing at several Iron Eagle Gang disciples who were preparing to avenge Liu Feiying, he said, "Does any of you have a problem with that?"
He Yunxiao's long-suppressed air of arrogance was now fully revealed.
Damn it, I was trying to coax the female lead nicely, and you all think I have a good temper, right?
In the world of martial arts, powerful factions roam the land, some controlling vast territories, often forming small, independent kingdoms far removed from the imperial court. However, in Yin Jing, at the pinnacle of imperial power, the imperial court truly outweighs the martial arts world.
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