Urban Martial Saint

Watching the three people on the stage who had practically become invalids, the crowd below shuddered with fear, truly intimidated by Wang Tian’an’s words. Their gazes towards Wang Tian’an were filled with dread and appeasement.

Seeing the expressions of the crowd, Wang Tian’an felt even more excited. He nodded in satisfaction and declared loudly: ”However, I believe you definitely won’t make those unwise decisions. Rest assured, as long as you help me eliminate the remaining scum of the Chen Family and this Ye Qing of Shenchuan City, I will help you get rid of the Heart-devouring Bug inside you. Then, you will no longer have to endure the pain of the Heart-devouring Bug!”

Of course, no one in the crowd believed Wang Tian’an’s words. But for them at this moment, as long as the Heart-devouring Bug doesn’t act up and devour their innards, they would be extremely grateful; who would dare to think too much?

”I won’t say much more nonsense!” Wang Tian’an declared loudly: ”Many of you here have not fed the Heart-devouring Bug this month. In a few days, the Heart-devouring Bug in your bodies will act up.”

Hearing this, the crowd below instantly erupted into chaos, and everyone became tense. The agony of the Heart-devouring Bug’s onset was something no one wanted to endure again—they were truly afraid that they might be the next one to suffer.

”However, rest assured!” Wang Tian’an said with a smile: ”As long as you remain loyal to me, the Heart-devouring Bug will absolutely not act up!”

At this moment, of course, everyone below was tripping over themselves to express their loyalty to Wang Tian’an, while he stood on the stage sneering continuously. Once he obtained the food for the Heart-devouring Bug, he would be able to firmly control these people, feeling more confident in his heart.

Just as Wang Tian’an was preparing to speak again, a piece of paper suddenly fell from above, landing right in front of him.

Wang Tian’an was taken aback and exclaimed angrily: ”What’s going on?”

The few people beside him shook their heads; paper pieces were starting to fall to the ground around them too, and everyone was clueless about what was happening.

”Where are all these paper pieces coming from?” Wang Tian’an looked up and saw many paper pieces fluttering down from above, falling as densely as snowflakes.

”What’s the matter?” Wang Tian’an was even more astonished, and not just him—all the people present found it strange.

”Big brother, look over there!” a subordinate suddenly shouted in alarm.

Wang Tian’an followed his pointing finger and saw that on a tall building in the distance, someone was continuously throwing these paper pieces. With the strong wind today, the papers were blown directly into their courtyard, falling like snowflakes.

Wang Tian’an frowned and was just about to speak when he suddenly saw a man standing behind those few people, his expression abruptly changed, and he said in a deep voice: ”Chen San!?”

Many people below were also looking in that direction, with several recognizing the man—he was none other than Ludong White Horse Chen San.

”He actually dares to come here, he’s got quite the nerve!” A subordinate next to Wang Tian’an said eagerly, ready to fight: ”Big brother, shall I take some people and keep him here? Humph, he dares to come to our territory, this time he won’t escape again!”

Wang Tian’an was just about to nod when Xu Cunxiao, who had been standing by the side, hurriedly approached, anxiously saying: ”Big brother, we must not act rashly!”

”What’s the matter?” Wang Tian’an looked at Xu Cunxiao in surprise.

Xu Cunxiao said: ”Big brother, White Horse Chen San is no fool, how could he just casually come into our territory to seek death? Moreover, he has now joined forces with Ye Qing, a man full of cunning schemes. Chen San coming here, might very well be Ye Qing’s idea. In my view, this is most likely a trap. We’d better observe and clarify before acting!”

Wang Tian’an immediately furrowed his brows, alarmed by the words of Xu Cunxiao. Recalling how he had been bested by Ye Qing several times before, he still felt some lingering fear in his heart. It was only due to Xu Cunxiao’s reminder that he checked his impulsiveness; otherwise, he might have rashly fallen into Ye Qing’s trap again, which would surely be an irredeemable regret!

Another person said anxiously, ”The Chens have come to our turf, and we still dare not make a move. Do we really just watch them leave?”

Xu Cunxiao fell silent for a moment, then said, ”This is our territory, and our people are everywhere. Since Chen San is here, it won’t be easy for him to leave, nor is there a need to rush things. Big Brother, I think the most crucial thing is to figure out what exactly Chen San wants to do. If he truly came to stir trouble, why did he not start by ambushing us, but instead go to the rooftop to scatter paper?”

At that, Xu Cunxiao’s expression changed suddenly, and he said in a grave tone, ”Big Brother, could there be something wrong with those papers?”

Xu Cunxiao’s remark made everyone’s complexion change. They had all been paying attention to White Horse Chen San just now and hadn’t been too concerned about those papers. But now, upon Xu Cunxiao’s suggestion, everyone immediately turned their gaze toward the scattered papers, Wang Tian’an included.

Seeing nothing unusual about the papers, Wang Tian’an stooped to pick up one. There was nothing on the back of the paper, but when flipped over, it was covered with countless words. Wang Tian’an had only glanced at it when his face turned the color of soy sauce, and he hastily shouted, ”Put down the papers, all of you put them down, nobody is allowed to read them!”

But Wang Tian’an’s order was already too late; most people had gotten hold of the papers and were in the midst of reading. Wang Tian’an’s command fell on deaf ears, as if everyone was completely captivated by the contents of the papers.

”Put them all down, did you hear me!?” Wang Tian’an raged, bellowing, ”I command you, put down those papers right now. Otherwise, I’ll awaken the Heart-devouring Bug inside of you and let you die in agony!”

A few of the more timid ones, upon hearing this, hurriedly let go of the papers and tossed them aside. However, these were just a minority; most of the others continued to scrutinize the contents of the papers, apparently considering the information on them more critical than Wang Tian’an’s threats.

Wang Tian’an was both furious and desperate, wishing he could immediately go down and wrench the papers out of everyone’s hands, but there were simply too many papers and too many people. He alone could not change anything.

As Wang Tian’an was anxious and about to awaken the Heart-devouring Bug within these people, Chen San appeared on a nearby tall building, holding a megaphone in his hand.

”Wang Tian’an, we meet again!” Chen San said with a light laugh, ”How about it? Do you like the gift I brought? What’s printed on those papers is the recipe for the Heart-devouring Bug’s food. With this recipe, one can produce the bug’s sustenance. Once you have the Heart-devouring Bug’s feed, your fate will be in your own hands, no longer under Wang Tian’an’s control.”

Chen San’s words were essentially informing those who hadn’t seen the papers about what they contained. Upon hearing this, those afflicted with the Heart-devouring Bug were instantly agitated, bending down to pick up papers.

”What are you doing? Stop that, none of you are allowed to look!” Wang Tian’an yelled furiously: ”All of you stop! Did you hear me? No looking, whoever dares to will be personally killed by me. Don’t believe what Chen San says. I am the one who cultivated the Heart-devouring Bug; I know its specifics best. The bug’s feed comes from my exclusive formula, and what’s written on those papers is surely not the right recipe. If you follow that formula, not only will it fail to satisfy the bug’s needs, but it may even awaken it prematurely, and then you all are as good as dead.”

Even though Wang Tian’an threatened them, none of the crowd took his words to heart. No wonder, if the papers were fake, why would Wang Tian’an be so nervous and desperate to prevent others from reading them? These people weren’t fools, and they wouldn’t be easily deceived by just a few simple words from Wang Tian’an.

”Wang Tian’an, at this juncture, do you really think you can still keep it a secret?” Chen San laughed heartily, ”I’ve already made some of the Heart-devouring Bug’s food using this formula, and I’ve tested it myself. The food produced from this formula is exactly the same as what you provide, without any discrepancy, sufficient to cater to the bug’s needs.”

This made the people on this side even more excited and overjoyed. Having this recipe was like holding their lives in their hands; how could they not be happy? Most of them were still intently reading the papers, desperately memorizing the contents. Some stealthily picked up more papers, concealing them on their persons. To them, these papers were like a lifeline, and naturally, they grasped it tightly.

Seeing the situation unfold, Wang Tian’an knew it was useless to stop the crowd and could only dejectedly say, ”Humph, even with that formula, it’s of no use to you. Producing the Heart-devouring Bug’s food cannot be accomplished overnight. Even if you have the formula and buy all the necessary ingredients, it would still take a month or so to make the bug’s feed. Without feeding it for such a long time, the Heart-devouring Bug will still kill you. As long as you stay with me, you will certainly be safe. If you choose to believe him and leave, then go ahead. Don’t forget, most of you haven’t had this month’s serving of the bug’s feed. Leave, and I guarantee most of you won’t survive a week!”

Indeed, Wang Tian’an’s words frightened a batch of people, and they looked at one another, unsure of what to do. If they died before the bug’s feed was prepared, what good was the recipe?

At that moment, Chen San, who was atop a distant building, spoke again, ”Everyone, rest assured, I have arranged a sufficient supply of the Heart-devouring Bug’s feed in Shenchuan City for all of you. If you wish, you can come to Shenchuan City at any time and receive a packet of the bug’s feed. This one packet will last you for two months. According to that recipe, you can produce the bug’s food in half a month at most. Two months is more than enough time; hence, you don’t have to worry about your safety, nor fear leaving Wang Tian’an will result in death. I assure you, once you leave Wang Tian’an, you will live a freer and safer life; there will be absolutely no danger!”