Chapter 105: A Thorn in the Eye (Part 2)

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Seeing Lord Dragon King and Xu Yang kneeling on the ground, Kaleidoscope let out two cold, mocking chuckles. "I told you, you laborers are just asking for trouble. You don’t realize that when I, Lord Wan, engage in verbal battles with the crowd, you’re here making fools of yourselves. It’s utterly laughable." He then glanced at Hou Qiankun nearby. "Second Brother, these two should be dealt with according to the Nine Gates' regulations."

Hou Qiankun nodded slightly. "Old Seven, recite the second rule aloud so we can all hear it clearly."

"The... second... second rule: Among the Nine Gates, brothers within the ranks should be regarded as... as... as kin. No one may oppress those beneath or treat human life lightly. If one treats human life as worthless, then everyone... must... must punish them." At this, Lord Dragon King lowered his head subtly.

"This 'everyone must punish'—even you, Old Seven Sha, illiterate as you may be, surely understand what it means, right? No need for your Sixth Brother to explain further," Kaleidoscope teased, glancing sideways at Lord Dragon King.

"I—I never treated human life lightly. Besides, how could there be no casualties in a fight? Xu Yang made it very clear before he went out, this robbing fight—"

"Shut your mouth!"

Lord Dragon King was busy justifying his crimes when Ghostface Zhang, standing nearby, suddenly hissed in fury.

"I ask you this: You know of a woman named Xu Fengxiao in Xu Fatty’s ranks, right?" Ghostface Zhang’s eyes gleamed with intensity.

"Xu... Xu Fengxiao? Yes, isn’t she the girl who serves meals and entertains guests in the ranks?"

I chuckled silently. So, Ghostface Zhang was settling a personal grudge, all for his little sweetheart, that internet-famous face in Xu Fatty’s ranks. How laughable. I thought he despised women, claiming none were good, yet after one night with that girl, his worldview changed. This internet celebrity Xu Fengxiao was truly impressive; just once was enough to leave Ghostface Zhang, a man caught between straight and handsome, utterly bewitched. That’s real skill—not everyone could pull that off.

"Xu Yang caused the death of his parents and forced a young girl into secret prostitution. If he doesn’t comply, he should suffer physical torment. Am I right, Xu Fatty? No, Mr. Xu Yang." His eyes shot two icy beams, terrifying to behold.

Obviously, Lord Dragon King was unaware of any of this. He thought Xu Fengxiao was a professional courtesan or a famous actress hired somehow. He turned to Xu Fatty. "Is this true?"

Seeing his master genuinely enraged, Xu Fatty trembled all over and bowed his head. After a long moment, he slowly nodded.

Smack!

Lord Dragon King’s heavy slap landed squarely on Xu Fatty’s fleshy cheek. The single powerful blow nearly knocked him senseless. When he came to, Xu Fatty bowed like a chicken pecking at grains. "Master, have mercy, Master, have mercy."

Smack!

Without hesitation, Lord Dragon King delivered another harsh slap to the other cheek, followed by a storm of blows.