Chapter 8: Plunder

Xiao Fan smiled gently and said, "Is it for the Wuyang wood, Boss Chen?"

Do not move!

There is a saying on the internet: "Whenever someone says 'it's not about the money,' it ultimately is about the money.

Don't move

However, this statement is indeed inappropriate when applied to Xiao Fan

Chen Guo was taken aback, the cold light before him was dazzling, making it impossible to see the source. In a confrontation between experts, if one cannot even discern the opponent's approach, how can one possibly engage in battle

Xiao Fan said earnestly: "Boss Chen, I am afraid I will have to disappoint you. This Wuyang wood is equally important to me. It is not a matter of money"

Chen Guo is also a formidable character. At this moment, there is no retreat. With a low roar, he strikes out with both palms, unleashing the desperate move of "Yanluo Medicine Hand." An intensely pungent odor immediately spreads out in all directions.

Chen Guo gritted his teeth and let out a fierce shout

Seventh Master

Yin Zhengzhong's ox-head cane suddenly froze in mid-air. Upon closer inspection, it was being pinched by two slender, fair fingers.

In an instant, the entire hall resonated with a thunderous echo, causing everyone's eardrums to buzz, and the sounds of gasps and chatter were immediately suppressed as everyone looked up towards Chen Guo

Upon hearing these words, the panicked guests gradually calmed down and fell silent. However, seeing the several gleaming machetes, it was still difficult for them to feel completely at ease. Unfortunately, this was the territory of Master Chen Qi, and no one dared to step forward and take the lead.

Yin Zhengzhong's face, which was as rosy as that of a young man, instantly turned pale and bloodless, and he urgently called out, "Mr. Xiao, please show mercy."

Standing next to Chen Guo at www.hetushu.com, Lao Liu and another burly man simultaneously drew their guns, aiming them at Xiao Fan

Those who are perceptive tend to live a little longer

Only Chen Guo's two palms were seen, one in front and one behind, resting on a gleaming, cold sword, and that extremely thin and delicate sword, resembling an Emei piercing dagger, was surprisingly held in Xin Lin's hand

Seeing that Deng Tongtian was subdued by Xiao Fan with a single move, Chen Guo was already on high alert.

Ladies and gentlemen, we are all old friends here. Today's matter has nothing to do with everyone; it is just that I, Mr. Chen, have some business to discuss with Mr. Xiao. I will take up a little of your time. Once Mr. Xiao and I finish our discussion, the transaction will continue. I assure you that this will not cause any harm to anyone. I, Mr. Chen, would like to extend my apologies to all of you. I am truly sorry

Having reassured the other guests, Chen Guo then spoke to Xiao Fan, maintaining a courteous demeanor, with a smile on his face, and a calm and unhurried manner

Xiao Fan carefully observed Chen Guo for a moment, and immediately understood. He spoke softly, "Boss Chen, I can understand your feelings. The hidden ailment within you is indeed quite serious... If you don't mind, I can take your pulse."

Chen Guo is polite to the guests, but that is merely a small tactic in business. If you truly provoke him, does Master Chen Qi have no way to deal with you? In the world of Jianghu, the most important thing is not your own strength, but your insight.

Master Chen Qi is indeed a formidable figure in the southwestern provinces and cities, his words are clear and straightforward, yet they are also filled with emotion and reason. Moreover, those who understand Chen's character and the people of the library know very well that Master Chen Qi is extremely loyal; his word is his bond. Since he has made such a statement in front of everyone, the likelihood of him going back on his word is very slim.

Today has indeed been quite exhilarating; I did not expect that even the old and seemingly unremarkable Yin Zhengzhong is a master of hidden prowess. Just look at this situation; even if three to five strong men step forward, they will only end up taking a beating

Mighty and uncast

With someone like Lao Liu, even if you give him a machine gun, victory is not guaranteed

As everyone was dazzled by the spectacle, Yin Zhengzhong urgently called out: "Miss Xin, please show mercy!"

The incredibly resilient ox-headed staff, at this moment, seemed as if it had taken root, firmly clutched by Xiao Fan's left hand between his index and middle fingers. Yin Zhengzhong exerted his energy three times in succession, attempting to reclaim the staff, yet it was as if a stone had sunk into the sea, unable to be moved in the slightest.

Two million in cash, coupled with the promise of Master Chen Qi, carries significant weight and the asking price cannot be considered low

Indeed, Mr. Xiao. I have been searching for this Wuyang wood for four to five years. Throughout this time, not only have I not seen the genuine article, but very few people have even heard of it. Even Old Yin could not provide any explanation. I never expected it to finally appear today. Mr. Xiao, I am determined to obtain this item. I kindly ask you to let it go to me, regardless of the price. Please feel free to state any amount; as long as I can afford it, I would not hesitate to sacrifice everything, even if it means losing my entire fortune.

The Red Sand Palm and the "Yama Hand" he practices are both extremely powerful palm techniques, yet one embodies masculinity while the other embodies femininity. Chen Guo once privately sparred with Deng Tongtian, and within a few dozen exchanges, they barely reached a stalemate under the influence of the wind. However, if it were truly a matter of life and death, Chen Guo estimated that he would likely not be a match for Deng Tongtian.

Chen Guo clasped his hands together and performed a four-directional bow

Just now, two sentences were spoken here, followed by two muffled sounds of "hiss," and then Chen Guo let out a painful "hum"

Xiao Fan smiled and said, "It's all right, Elder Yin, we mean no harm"

Before Xiao Fan finished speaking and before his wrist had even extended, Chen Guo had already quickly retreated two steps, raising her palm to protect herself. Her eyes narrowed slightly, adopting a posture of focused vigilance, and she said: "I’m sorry, Mr. Xiao, but I cannot agree to this."

Many people wore expressions of immense excitement on their faces

A cold light flashed, and both Lao Liu and another armed man screamed loudly. The handgun clattered to the ground, and a gleaming small throwing knife was embedded in the wrist of each man, blood gushing.

Just now, when Xiao Fan and Deng Tongtian engaged in combat, others could not comprehend it, but Chen Guo understood it clearly.

The difference between the era of cold weapons and the era of firearms lies here; no matter how high your martial arts skills or how agile your movements, you cannot be faster than a bullet

Xiao Fan smiled and nodded slightly at Yin Zhengzhong

That barbaric fellow with the surname Deng is quite a formidable character

Suddenly witnessing such a scene, the trading hall was instantly thrown into chaos, with cries and screams erupting all around. People could not help but push towards the other side, moving as far away from the entrance as possible, looking over in sheer terror, bewildered by the unexpected and astonishing turn of events.

The cold light flashed again, heading straight for Chen Guo, who was two steps away. Surprisingly, the one who made the move was Xin Lin, who had been quietly standing behind Xiao Fan. No one could have guessed that this seemingly timid girl actually possessed extraordinary skills

Yin Zhengzhong once witnessed a top-notch master who, with just a dagger and a book, instantly eliminated four armed strongmen, who did not even have time to disengage the safety on their handguns before being silenced with a single strike to the throat

With this shout, the octogenarian, whose hair had turned completely white, suddenly became as agile as a leopard, rushing towards this side like lightning. The trading hall was filled with the sound of wind, which was actually the sound of the air being sliced by Yinzhenzhong's waving cane

The situation is completely different

Chen Guozhen said solemnly

Chen Guo summoned the energy of the dantian and shouted loudly

Chen Guo chuckled and said, "Mr. Xiao, I am a straightforward person and do not beat around the bush. Let’s get straight to the point: I am not here to negotiate; I must have this Wuyang wood. If you do not set a price, then I will offer you a price—two million, cash. Payment upon delivery. If Mr. Xiao is unwilling, then I will have to offend you. Both Mr. Xiao and Miss Xin are educated individuals, and you are both guests; I truly do not wish to proceed this way. Payment upon delivery. If Mr. Xiao is unwilling, then I will have to offend you. Both Mr. Xiao and Miss Xin are educated individuals, and you are both guests; I truly do not wish to proceed this way. Therefore, I ask Mr. Xiao not to put me in a difficult position. As long as Mr. Xiao accommodates me today, I will recognize Mr. Xiao as a friend from now on. If Mr. Xiao has any requests, as long as I, Chen, can fulfill them, I will do my utmost to assist you, as a way of repaying this favor."

Inserting the character "药" into "阎罗手" is by no means a trivial act

In the next moment, the sound of "woo woo" piercing through the air came to an abrupt halt

Xiao Fan said it is not a matter of money, then it truly is not

Unfortunately, Yin Zhengzhong's reminder has come too late

Chen Guo finally let out a gentle sigh

The sound of exclamations filled the air

Everyone was frozen in place, and the two reckless youths charging forward also halted their steps, both astonished and furious

The battle over there surprisingly determined a victor in an instant

No matter how advanced the weaponry is, it ultimately depends on who wields it. The person using the firearms may not necessarily be the final victor. Yin Zheng, having surpassed eighty years of age, has witnessed countless storms and tempests throughout his life

Mr. Xiao, I hope you can understand. It is not that Chen is disregarding the rules; rather, this matter is of utmost importance to me

Once everyone clearly understood the situation in the arena, a chorus of screams erupted again

Even Deng Tongtian could not easily contend with this seemingly gentle and weak young man, so how could Chen Guo dare to easily entrust his pulse gate to him? Deng Tongtian was making a deal with Xiao Fan, and he intended to seize something from Xiao Fan.

These two revolvers, though old, may still prove to be useful

Taking a person's life should still be quite easy

It is an old-fashioned revolver, likely several decades old. Qingyuan is located at the junction of three provinces and has historically been a place where the Miao and Yao ethnic groups intermingle, a region outside the law, plagued by banditry. Before liberation, there were more than a dozen groups of bandits, which were subsequently eradicated by the army. However, some firearms and ammunition still remain scattered among the populace, and have not been fully confiscated even after several decades

Old Six, do not act recklessly

Everyone, please be quiet

Not far away, Yin Zhengzhong noticed this, his expression changed dramatically, and he hurriedly called out.

The stench grew increasingly pungent, making one feel nauseous

Only at this moment did the group of knife-wielding men come to their senses, panicking and shouting in confusion, while two reckless youths, disregarding everything, raised their machetes and charged forward

Dark red blood, even tinged with a faint purple hue, dripped down slowly along the sharp edge of the sword