Meng Liangyu's sudden shout startled everyone.

The remaining Black Water Gang blade master was clueless.

Chen Tang vaguely guessed Meng Liangyu's intentions, but the situation didn't allow him time to think more, so he charged at the last Black Water Gang blade master with his knife.

Previously on the Snow Mountain, observing the Mountain Guest in action consumed some of his Divine Illumination time.

He had just used it again, and during this period, he hadn't rested at all.

If he forced it again, he would suffer backlash.

Fortunately, there was only one Ninth Grade left, so it wasn't a big problem.

Clang! Clang! Clang!

The two continuously exchanged blows, the sound of clashing blades echoing in the alley.

After this fierce fight, Chen Tang realized that the three knife skills taught by the Mountain Guest were almost useless in a one-on-one situation.

Whether it's the South and North Wars, Sweeping the Six Directions, or Vast Ambition, they are all techniques designed for fighting multiple opponents and breaking through encirclements.

Only the Butcher's Skill is somewhat suited for a single adversary.

But Chen Tang hadn't grasped the essence of this move yet, and during his battle with the Black Water Gang blade master, he couldn't find the right angle and timing to strike.

At this moment, Meng Liangyu seized the opportunity. Just as the Black Water Gang blade master and Chen Tang were locked in combat, Meng Liangyu suddenly stepped forward and kicked the man's ribs!

Crack!

The sound of bone cracking filled the air!

Facing Chen Tang's onslaught, the opponent was already struggling. He had no time to react to Meng Liangyu's unexpected strike and was directly kicked to the ground, his ribs fractured!

Despite his left shoulder injury, Meng Liangyu still had Eighth Grade strength, and the power of his well-primed kick was formidable.

The Black Water Gang blade master, heavily struck, revealed a significant flaw.

Seizing the chance, Chen Tang stepped forward and slashed across the man's neck, killing him!

"You okay?"

Chen Tang looked at Meng Liangyu and asked softly.

Meng Liangyu glanced left and right, hinting to Chen Tang not to show weakness, and said, "Don't worry, Leader, I'm fine. Let's leave quickly!"

After leaving the alley, Meng Liangyu scanned around. Seeing no one, he whispered, "Follow me."

He then quickened his pace to cross the main street and turned into another alley.

The two soon disappeared into the darkness.

Meng Liangyu led Chen Tang through a twisting route, stopping and going, until they reached a remote location in Changze County and entered a courtyard.

The surroundings were extremely quiet; there were only empty houses, uninhabited and abandoned for years.

Once inside, Meng Liangyu sat in a chair, finally took a deep breath, and relaxed.

Chen Tang went outside for a round to ensure no one was following them before he returned.

"Brother Chen, if it weren't for you tonight, I'd have died in that alley."

Meng Liangyu tried to stand to salute, but Chen Tang waved his hand to push him back down and said, "It's nothing, tend to your wound first."

Meng Liangyu nodded, took out the Golden Sore Medicine from his bosom, bared his left shoulder, sprinkled the powder, and then took a bandage from the room, skillfully wrapping it around his shoulder with one hand.

"We both probably have questions. You go first."

Meng Liangyu said with a smile.

Chen Tang was straightforward: "Why were the Black Water Gang people hunting you down?"

Meng Liangyu didn't answer directly. Instead, he looked at Chen Tang, a glint in his eyes, and slowly said, "Actually, I have a plan."

"To incite a war between the Black Water Gang and the Evil Wolf Gang?"

Chen Tang asked.

Meng Liangyu smiled.

Between smart people, there's no need for pleasantries.

Meng Liangyu said, "During the day, Li Tao was killed, with the case concluded as burglary. But this reasoning is full of holes, and the Evil Wolf Gang Leader would never believe it. The prime suspect would certainly be the Black Water Gang."

Chen Tang said, "So you snuck into the Black Water Gang tonight to kill a few and pin the blame on the Evil Wolf Gang."

"Yes."

Meng Liangyu said, "But at the Black Water Gang's lair, I encountered those four blade masters who were soldiers. Although I killed one, I got injured and nearly fell there."

Chen Tang asked, "Why do you want to stir these two gangs?"

Meng Liangyu said, "The people of Changze County are already struggling under the court's heavy labor and taxes. Now, they're also suffering the oppression and humiliation from the local gangs."

"Normally, the gang members run amok in the county, oppressing the people, and no one dares to provoke them. I arrested a few, only to have County Magistrate Sun release them after a few days, making it futile."

"The Black Water Gang is even more tyrannical. Just provoking them could lead to a crackdown!"

Sighing, Meng Liangyu said, "There are some things you can't see. Actually, in the County Government Office, the cases related to these two gangs are innumerable, piled up like mountains, yet completely ignored."

"If these two gangs were to fight each other, exhausting both sides, it might give the people of Changze County a breather."

Chen Tang had long felt the same about the situation Meng Liangyu described.

That's why he had no qualms about killing the Evil Wolf Gang people, effectively serving justice for the people.

As for the Black Water Gang, he had personal grudges, which went without saying.

After a pause, Meng Liangyu continued, "Of course, I have personal vendettas with the Black Water Gang as well."

"I used to work in Wu'an County. Half a year ago, I noticed something suspicious about a Black Water Gang caravan and tried to inspect what they were transporting."

"Unexpectedly, before I could investigate, the County Captain of Wu'an County intervened to protect them. The next day, I was demoted to Changze County by an official order."

Chen Tang nodded.

Such personal grievances didn't really need to be explained by Meng Liangyu.

His honesty was also a sign of his trust in Chen Tang.

Currently, in Changze County, the only person he could trust was Chen Tang!

Because Meng Liangyu vaguely sensed that what Chen Tang aimed to do might be similar to his own goals!

"Your idea is good."

Chen Tang pondered, "But inciting a war between two gangs might not be so easy. If both gangs were willing to sit down for an open talk, maybe the issue could be resolved."

"Of course."

Meng Liangyu nodded. "But in recent times, my infiltration into the Black Water Gang led me to some information. The Black Water Gang seems to be plotting something big, and they put much emphasis on Changze County, aiming to fully control it."

Chen Tang realized, "So, even without these incidents, the Black Water Gang was planning to strike the Evil Wolf Gang?"

Meng Liangyu said, "I'm merely fanning the flames."

After a while, Meng Liangyu said, "Brother Chen, now it's my turn to ask you."

Chen Tang said, "Let me make it clear first, there are some things I might not disclose."

With so many secrets on his shoulders, like the Mountain Guest and Entering the Divine State, he couldn't tell Meng Liangyu.

"Initially, I had many questions for you, but now... only one remains."

Meng Liangyu smiled and said, "Brother Chen, are you willing to join hands with me?"

Without answering, Chen Tang simply extended his palm.

Meng Liangyu also lifted his palm.

Slap! Slap! Slap!

The two palms clapped together three times in mid-air.

They exchanged a smile.

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