Longevity Martial Arts: Grinding Experience in the Chaotic World

Chapter 902: Chapter 475: Breaking Through the Rift

”Humph!”

Er Gou’s cold laugh echoed as a frosty intent to kill filled his gaze.

He then waved his whip, pointing towards a nearby mountain villager.

”Since you refuse to hand over the refined ore, don’t blame me for being ruthless!”

Er Gou’s voice carried the scent of the grim reaper.

No sooner had he spoken, than a bandit rushed out.

”Whoosh!”

The large knife in his hand flashed a cold light under the sun, directly chopping towards the villager.

”Puchi!”

The villager had no time to react and fell into a pool of blood.

”No!”

Master Zhang roared in anger.

His eyes turned bloodshot immediately, knowing Er Gou was showcasing his might.

Meanwhile, some young men from Stone Village rushed towards Er Gou.

But as soon as a few young men rushed forward, Er Gou’s henchmen, hidden a distance away, charged over.

”Hyah hyah hyah...”

”Oh ho...”

There were over thirty of these bandits.

This made them about evenly matched with the young men from Stone Village.

”Stop! Everyone stop!”

Elder Shi and Master Zhang rushed to halt the fight.

But the villagers from Stone Village could not be held back and directly beat the bandit who had killed their member to death.

Instantly, both sides were on the verge of battle, ready to explode at any moment.

Elder Shi and Master Zhang knew that if this continued, Stone Village would cease to exist.

The two elders hurried to the front, only then did the young men reluctantly stop.

”Stand down!”

Elder Shi yelled with all his might.

Instantly, everyone present was shocked.

”Elder...”

The young men from the village were full of anger.

But seeing Elder Shi and Master Zhang risk their lives, they could only step back.

”Er Gou, what do you mean by this? We have no grievance with you, why are you bullying us like this?”

Elder Shi, full of anger, turned to Er Gou and asked coldly.

”Heh heh...”

Er Gou let out a cold laugh, saying with disdain, ”Elder Shi, there’s no point in asking, in this world, the strong rule. Your Stone Village can find more refined ores. I’ve taken a fancy to them, so they’re mine.”

”You!”

Elder Shi trembled with anger, nearly speechless.

”Er Gou, aren’t you afraid of public outrage with these actions?”

Master Zhang also suppressed his anger, trying to reason with Er Gou.

”Ha ha...”

Er Gou laughed loudly: ”Public outrage? Out here in the wild ridges, I am the law! If you know what’s good for you, find the refined ore, or else you know what will happen!”

Master Zhang had calmed down by now, realizing it was not the time for a hard confrontation.

Better to play for time, which might offer a chance for survival.

”Er Gou, listen to me, we can give you the refined ore, but please spare our villagers.”

Master Zhang said in a deep voice.

Er Gou squinted, scrutinizing Master Zhang: ”As long as you hand over the refined ore, this is easy to discuss.”

”Alright, the village doesn’t have so much refined ore right now, but I promise, I’ll deliver it soon, just spare our young ones.”

Master Zhang stepped forward and said.

”Humph!”

Er Gou snorted coldly: ”I want it now, don’t play tricks on me, or else...”

As he spoke, Er Gou pointed his whip at the crowd from the village.

He didn’t finish, but the meaning was clear.

Master Zhang gritted his teeth, glancing back at Elder Shi.

Elder Shi nodded slightly, signaling it was permissible.

Then, Master Zhang said to Er Gou beside him: ”Er Gou, go to the meeting hall of the village and fetch the refined ore.”

”Master... I...”

Er Gou was obviously reluctant.

Master Zhang’s face darkened, and he said coldly: ”Quickly go!”

”Alright... alright then.”

After speaking, Er Gou ran back.

In no time, Er Gou returned.

At this time, he carried a bag on his back, containing the previously found refined ore.

”Master, I brought it.”

Er Gou put down the bag containing several kilograms of refined ore on the ground and said.

Er Gou nodded in satisfaction at the sight.

Then, he made a gesture to one of his bandit men.

The bandit stepped forward, glaring fiercely at Master Zhang, then slung the bag of refined ore on his back.

”What are you looking at?”

The bandit looked at Er Gou with disdain.

”Can’t I look? This all belongs to our village!”

Er Gou replied loudly.

”Looks like you’re courting death!”

With that, the bandit carrying the refined ore directly twisted Er Gou and brought him in front of Er Gou.

”Er Gou!”

Master Zhang saw this and hurried forward to save Er Gou.

But as soon as Master Zhang got close, he was pushed aside by the bandit, and several other bandits wielding steel knives came forward aggressively.

”Master...”

A few villagers came forward to help Master Zhang up.

”Master Zhang, I’ll give you three days to bring back thirty kilograms of refined ore stones to exchange for this kid, fail to deliver in three days, and he’ll die...”

Finished speaking, Er Gou signaled his men to tie Er Gou onto a horse.

Then, the procession left in a grand manner.

Master Zhang and Elder Shi watched as Er Gou and his men left, a mix of fury and powerlessness filling their hearts.

”Master, they took Er Gou just like that. What should we do now?”

A young man asked anxiously.

”Hoo...”

Master Zhang took a deep breath, a fierce glint in his eyes: ”We can’t submit to Er Gou’s tyranny just like this. I will find a way to save Er Gou.”