Wang Dejun's words not only shocked Xiao Hu, but also greatly surprised Chen Zhennan, an outsider.
Anyone who objects can be killed by Chen Zhennan; even Xiao Hu, the second-in-command, probably doesn't have that kind of power.
However, Chen Zhennan remained rational and waved his hand to refuse again.
"Boss, I mainly came to Pengyang County to do business. Although I really want to join Black Dragon Stronghold, the name of the stronghold might be hard to explain to the government."
Wang Dejun smiled slightly, "Brother, don't worry. The bandits in Pengyang County are all tacitly approved by the government. We have a very close relationship with the government, and my Black Dragon Stronghold has many businesses in the city. As long as you dare to do it, if the government comes looking for trouble, I'll take care of it!"
Chen Zhennan's heart skipped a beat; it seemed the time had come.
However, just as Chen Zhennan was about to nod in agreement, Xiao Hu, like a furious lion, suddenly rushed to his side, the blade pointed directly at his heart.
At the same time, Yan Shiyu instantly stood up and came behind Xiao Hu, pointing his long sword at his back, and said coldly, "If you move the tip of your sword forward just a little more, I will take your life!"
Xiao Hu's heart tightened. He hadn't expected Chen Zhennan's men to be so fast, but he still didn't lower the knife he was pointing at Chen Zhennan.
Raising his head, Xiao Hu stared directly at Wang Dejun.
"I have never colluded with the government! Liu Guancai has approached me several times, all to try and increase his share. Over the years, so much of our Black Dragon Stronghold's money has been taken away by Prince Ning. What have our brothers been risking their lives for? I have met with Liu Guancai in secret, but I have never done anything to betray Black Dragon Stronghold!"
Wang Dejun stared intently at Xiao Hu, his eyes sharp, a faint smile on his face despite his inward sigh.
"You know what you've done, Second Brother. If you want to live, put down the knife."
Xiao Hu's face instantly darkened, his eyes flashing with furious flames. He gritted his teeth and said, "Put down the knife? Brother, I earned my position as the second-in-command with this knife! I absolutely cannot give up my position as the second-in-command! Men!"
Seeing this, Wang Dejun's smile grew even more composed, and he sneered, "Very well, now all the men you have are here, Xiao Hu. Don't blame me for not warning you, Chen Zijun helped me break through the encirclement, with your little bit of manpower, you probably won't even be enough to fill his teeth!"
Twenty-odd people aren't even enough to fill Chen Zijun's teeth?
Xiao Hu's heart skipped a beat. Wang Dejun was indeed rescued by Chen Zijun. Could it be that the two of them are really that strong?
impossible!
"Brother, it seems you want me to prove myself today. Fine, then let the brothers below see who is the true second-in-command of Black Dragon Stronghold!"
Chen Zhennan chuckled softly, then gave Wang Dejun a slight smile: "Boss, I have a principle in everything I do: whoever tries to kill me must die. Today, I'll help you clean house!"
These words were like a sharp sword, piercing the tense atmosphere and instantly drawing everyone's attention to him.
Wang Dejun nodded slightly upon hearing this and asked with a smile, "Do you need any help?"
Chen Zhennan shook his head slightly, then suddenly turned around, like a tiger poised to pounce, quickly grabbed Xiao Hu's knife and kicked him away.
The force of that kick seemed to be felt in the air, carrying an invisible pressure.
"unnecessary!"
Chen Zhennan shouted, his voice as powerful as thunder. He then drew his long sword from his waist, the blade flashing like a cold star piercing the night sky, heading straight for Xiao Hu.
Xiao Hu's eyes widened, a mixture of fear and anger swirling within him. He shouted repeatedly, ordering his men to kill Chen Zhennan.
However, before he could finish speaking, Chen Zhennan's knife was already in front of him.
Xiao Hu hurriedly rolled to the ground, grabbing back his curved sword as he went. Turning his head, he saw that Chen Zhennan's guards were like an impregnable city wall, single-handedly holding off more than twenty of his men.
"kill!"
Xiao Hu roared, and his twenty-odd men instantly launched a frenzied attack on Yan Shiyu.
Xiao Hu himself, his curved blade flashing like lightning in the night, slashed straight at Chen Zhennan.
Faced with this straightforward attack, Chen Zhennan remained calm. He turned slightly to the side, like a nimble swallow, and deftly dodged Xiao Hu's knife. Then he turned around and delivered a powerful whip kick to Xiao Hu's shoulder, so forceful that it seemed to tear him apart.
Xiao Hu was kicked in the shoulder, let out a muffled groan, and staggered as he knocked over a table with a wine jar on it. The jar shattered with a crash, and the wine splashed everywhere, as if cheering for the battle.
Chen Zhennan steadied himself and glanced at Yan Shiyu on the other side. He noticed that Yan Shiyu was still on the defensive, looking serious and occasionally casting worried glances in his direction.
"Shiyu, kill them!"
At Chen Zhennan's command, Yan Shiyu, as if a machine had received an instruction, took a step forward and thrust his long knife straight through the chest of a bandit in front of him, causing blood to gush out and splatter onto the ground.
While Chen Zhennan was speaking, Xiao Hu suddenly rushed in front of Chen Zhennan, his curved knife aimed straight at Chen Zhennan's neck.
This attack was as fast as lightning, accompanied by the sound of air being torn apart; it was clearly Xiao Hu's all-out strike.
Wang Dejun's heart trembled. The second-in-command of the mountain stronghold he had just recruited could not die like this. He was a master!
But Chen Zhennan's subsequent actions proved that Wang Dejun's worries were completely unnecessary.
Instead of retreating, Chen Zhennan advanced, his figure swaying like a ghost, narrowly avoiding the attack by barely grazing the blade around his neck.
At this moment, Xiao Hu's wrist had already passed Chen Zhennan's shoulder. He was about to pull his arm back, but Chen Zhennan didn't give him the chance at all.
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