Chapter 3: The Fierce Tiger of the Eastern City

Li Qingyuan stood up in surprise, pacing back and forth with his hands behind his back. With a quick turn of his eyes, he immediately commanded, "You go out through the small door and gather the brothers to come here at once"

Under the impact of a powerful force, the guard fell back, sprawling on the ground. Wang Lei, however, had no time to catch his breath as another guard swung a club down at him. Wang Lei swiftly dodged, his large hand pressing down on the guard's shoulders, preventing any movement. At the same time, he raised his knee, the hard knee striking the guard's chin with a sharp "bang".

Bang !!

Wang Lei's eyes flashed with a cold light as he shouted, "Take this stick!" He gripped the long staff with both hands, swung it up, and then brought it down forcefully. The staff whistled as it descended, carrying immense power and an overwhelming momentum. The guard also sensed the force of this strike, but there was no time to escape; he could only brace himself by gripping the staff with both hands, attempting to block the blow.

Wang Lei immediately stopped and looked at Old Master Du. Seeing that the old master was unharmed, he breathed a sigh of relief. The old master had taken him in and taught him the principles of how to conduct oneself in the world, much like a teacher, and he must not be allowed to come to any harm

Li Qingyuan observed from a distance, his lips twitching, a chill running through his heart

Boss, something is wrong!

In an instant, teeth fell out, and blood splattered

Wang Laohu is the term used by the people of Yexian to refer to Wang Lei

The sound of hurried footsteps echoed as a short, disheveled middle-aged man rushed in. Upon seeing Li Qingyuan, he bowed his head and exclaimed, "Boss, Wang Laohu is here, right outside the door"

Wealth captivates the heart, and it is just so

Call ! ! ''

The old man was emaciated, dressed in simple coarse linen garments, with a hunched back, and he often coughed a couple of times, giving off a sense of leaves falling in the wind. He was the elder Du, who had been 'invited' by Li Qingyuan, and was a senior to Wang Lei

Kill

Bang ! ! ''

A wooden stick struck Wang Lei's back, causing a searing pain

On the left side of the hall, there sits an elderly man with white hair

The long stick broke, but Wang Lei continued to strike down with the long stick in his hand

Li Qingyuan's face turned ashen with anger, and he said fiercely: "Old scoundrel, I have been serving you with fine wine and delicacies, accommodating you in every way, but do not think that I truly have a good temper. Let me tell you, if you continue to be stubborn, do not blame me for being impolite."

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Wang Lei gritted his teeth in pain, turned around, and grabbed a wooden stick, immediately following up with a kick. This kick struck precisely between the guard's legs, causing the guard to scream in agony, and the expression on his face was quite a sight to behold

Li Qing had many guards under his command, but they could not withstand Wang Lei's brutal tactics

The guard shouted and immediately charged forward

Li Qingyuan sat at the top, his build robust and powerful, yet he possessed small, single-lidded eyes that always appeared to be squinting. Even when dressed in luxurious garments, he seemed out of place, exuding an air of sinister cunning.

The two sticks clashed, producing a muffled sound

Come here!

Bang!

The foot made contact with the guard's chest, and the guard was sent flying directly out.

Wang Lei's gaze was sharp and fierce. Without waiting for the surrounding guards to rush forward, he stepped forward and leaped up. His robust figure surged out, and in an instant, he charged in front of a guard, his shoulder crashing violently into the guard's body.

Wang Laohu's attacks were exceedingly fierce, targeting vital areas. However, Wang Lei remained unfazed, as if his body possessed an inexhaustible strength. He reached out and grasped the wooden stick used by the guard, which was as thick as a goose egg, and swung it with great vigor. Holding the stick, Wang Lei thrust it forward, the end striking one of the guards in the abdomen, causing the guard to fall to the ground, screaming and rolling in agony

A strong wind suddenly sounded from behind Wang Lei, who, without a moment's thought, raised his staff to defend himself

Li Qingyuan's forehead was covered with dark lines, and he thought to himself that this old scoundrel had a tongue that was too sharp

If I were your father, I would have slapped you back to the world of books the moment you were born

Li Qingyuan's face darkened; the old man is not afraid of death

In a large residence, in the living room

Li Qingyuan's residence is located on Xijiekouzi Street

Hiss! Hiss!

Wang Lei is in excellent physical condition, possessing immense strength. With a single punch, he sends the attendants of the residence howling in pain, each one retreating continuously. At this moment, the guards of the residence rush over with long staffs, glaring fiercely at Wang Lei.

The guard let out a terrible scream as he fell to the ground, his eyes rolling back, and he was unexpectedly kicked into unconsciousness.

Old Master Du showed no fear; instead, he said: "Tiger Head, well done, you have not embarrassed me!"

More than ten guards were nearly all annihilated in less than half a quarter of an hour

Bang ! ! ''

You ... ...

Outside the lobby, a sudden shout of surprise rang out

A dull sound emerged as one end of the long staff struck the guard's right shoulder. With a single blow, the guard's legs buckled, and he fell to his knees with a thud. Then came a crack as the long staff in Wang Lei's hand broke into two pieces. Wang Lei grinned widely, taking advantage of the situation; he charged forward in a swift step and kicked the kneeling guard away.

Wang Lei stood still, his hands tightly clenched into fists. The guard felt a surge of joy, thinking that the infamous Wang Laohu from the East Market was merely a name and had been scared silly. The guard gathered his energy and shouted loudly, swinging his long staff down with a piercing whistle, creating an intimidating spectacle. Just as the action was about to unfold, Wang Lei nimbly sidestepped the blow and immediately retaliated with a kick.

The steward of the residence entered and stood respectfully

Mr. Du raised his teacup and took a hearty sip of tea

Snap!

Bang ! !

Li Qingyuan wore a gloomy expression, unable to comprehend why Wang Lei had come out. A thought crossed his mind, and he commanded, "Immediately gather the guards of the residence, and have all the guards ambush on both sides of the main hall, waiting for Wang Laohu..." Before Li Qingyuan could finish his instructions, a guard from the residence rushed in and shouted, "Master, Wang Laohu has broken in."

Li Qingyuan shouted again

Old Master Du sat with his legs crossed, humming as he spoke

Up ! ! ''

Li Qingyuan spoke with a hint of hope, flattering as he said: "Old Master, in your youth, you served on the battlefield and were skilled in marksmanship, a formidable figure who swept across the land. Now that you are older, your vitality has waned, and it is difficult to maintain the grandeur of your past." At this point, Li Qingyuan shifted his tone and continued: "Wang Lei has been imprisoned and is about to face execution; he will certainly not be coming out. As long as you are willing to pass on your lifelong skills to me, I will treat you with the utmost respect, as if you were my own father."

The guards surrounding Wang Lei gasped in shock upon witnessing the scene. The reputation of "Old Tiger Wang" was indeed well-deserved. The guards from Li Qing's residence were knocked unconscious, their faces devoid of color, and their squinting eyes glinted with ferocity. One of them waved his large hand and shouted, "What are you all standing there for? Let's go together! Whoever takes down Wang Lei will be rewarded with ten taels of silver."

Only the servants of the residence were seen retreating continuously, when a tall and robust young man burst in

With a loud shout, more than ten guards surrounding Wang Lei rushed forward in a frenzy

Li Qingyuan instructed someone to keep an eye on Old Master Du, grinned, and commanded: "Get rid of him for me"

Li Qingyuan knew that Wang Lei was formidable, but after witnessing Wang Lei in action, he was even more alarmed. At this moment, his reinforcements had not yet arrived, and he had to stall Wang Lei. Li Qingyuan's mind raced, and he ordered someone to bring Old Master Du over, placing a knife against Old Master Du's neck, shouting, "Wang Laohu, stop immediately, or I will kill this old man with one stroke."

I am filled with courage; even when sitting, I have courage beneath me. Who should I fear? When your father was around, he had to show me respect. Yet you, this little beast, dare to be disrespectful to me. How can heaven not strike you down?

What?

The middle-aged man lowered his head, and in Li Qingyuan's eyes, he saw apprehension