Xiao Yunlong raised an eyebrow and asked, "What's wrong, Sixth Uncle? Don't rush, tell me slowly!"
Tang Tianbao on the other end of the line took a breath and said repeatedly, "This morning, Monk and others went to the land in the new development zone. This part of the land property originally belonged to Jiangdong Pavilion. However, just as we were about to process the paperwork, a group of people suddenly appeared. They claimed that this land property was snatched from them by the former master of Jiangdong Pavilion and that they were here to reclaim it!"
Xiao Yunlong sneered, "It seems they saw that the master of Jiangdong Pavilion was dead and couldn't resist the urge to take advantage of the situation and grab a piece of the pie!"
"Exactly! Of course, we disagreed. But we never expected them to be so skilled. Monk and Hong Shisan were no match for them. Monk's arm was dislocated by them, and Hong Shisan's legs were broken!" Tang Shanbao said angrily.
"Do you know who they are, and what about the major protectors of Jiangdong Pavilion?" Xiao Yunlong asked in a deep voice, clearly angered.
"Only one of the major protectors of Jiangdong Pavilion was present at the time, but he was also no match for them. As for the origin of that group, I'm not too clear. They just said that the land property in the development zone must be handed over to him before sunset, otherwise they would flatten Jiangdong Pavilion!"
Tang Shanbao paused and added, "Yunzi, although these guys weren't many, each of them was a master. And it looks like they have a powerful force backing them. What should we do next?"
Xiao Yunlong didn't answer his Sixth Uncle's question but instead asked, "Since they said the handover of the property would be before sunset, did they arrange a meeting place with you?"
"They did, at the Outlook Tower in the new development zone!" Tang Shanbao replied.
"Outlook Tower, alright, I know. I'll handle this. You and Monk should focus on recovering from your injuries!" Xiao Yunlong said.
"Alright, but Yunzi, that group's power is not to be trifled with. Judging by their tone, they seem even stronger than the original Jiangdong Pavilion. You must be careful!"
"I will be careful. By the way, Sixth Uncle, pass a message to the other four major protectors of Jiangdong Pavilion. Tell them to gather at the entrance of Outlook Tower in half an hour to wait for me. If any of them don't come, they don't need to come anymore!" Xiao Yunlong said and hung up the phone.
From his Sixth Uncle's words, it was clear that there was no exaggeration. This group's power was indeed unusual. Xiao Yunlong couldn't help but wonder, what other powerful forces in Jiangdong did he not know about, and why were they even stronger than Jiangdong Pavilion?
"Big Brother, did something happen?" Jun Bufan asked.
Xiao Yunlong's thoughts were pulled back by his words. "There's been an unexpected situation at Jiangdong Pavilion. Let's go to the new development zone!"
Since he couldn't figure it out, he decided not to think about it anymore. After all, he would know once he went to the so-called Outlook Tower. The three of them, ignoring dinner, immediately drove towards the new development zone.
The Jiangdong Development Planning New Zone was newly developed in the eastern suburbs. Because it was a new economic development zone, many land properties were still vacant. Jiangdong Pavilion, relying on its powerful connections, had acquired a large area of well-located land to be used as a comprehensive commercial complex.
Xiao Yunlong never imagined that anyone would dare to target Jiangdong Pavilion. It seemed that seeing the former master of Jiangdong Pavilion dead, other forces in Jiangdong couldn't wait to jump out and snatch the spoils.
Half an hour later, the car arrived at the Outlook Tower in the new development zone. As it was still under development, this Outlook Tower stood alone. Besides a few scattered buildings, the surroundings were all yellow earth and construction sites.
The other four major protectors of Jiangdong Pavilion, Boss Gao, Ying San, and the burly bearded man, had already arrived at the entrance. It seemed they dared not disobey Xiao Yunlong's orders, as his decisive killing of the Jiangdong Pavilion master that day had deeply intimidated them.
"Mr. Xiao, you've finally arrived!" Boss Gao and the others stepped forward to cup their fists and bow as soon as they saw Xiao Yunlong get out of the car.
"You are quite prompt!" Xiao Yunlong nodded slightly and asked, "By the way, do you know anything about the origin of this Outlook Tower?"
Boss Gao and Ying San remained silent. The burly bearded man pondered for a moment and said, "Replying to Mr. Xiao, we don't know the specific origin of this Outlook Tower. However, we heard that the big boss behind the Outlook Group is surnamed Zhang, and it is also rumored that this Outlook Group belongs to the Daqi Chamber of Commerce!"
"Surname Zhang, Daqi Chamber of Commerce?"
Xiao Yunlong chuckled upon hearing this, a cold smile curling his lips. "I originally thought there were other mysterious and powerful forces in Jiangdong that I didn't know about. It turns out to be the Daqi Chamber of Commerce. The Zhang family of Jiangdong has done a good job!"
With that, Xiao Yunlong strode into the building, followed closely by Tang Bowen and Jun Bufan.
"The Zhang family of Jiangdong, could it be..."
Boss Gao and Ying San exchanged glances. They finally realized something, but it was too late to stop Xiao Yunlong, who had already entered.
"What should we do? If it really is that reclusive influential Zhang family of Jiangdong, we are no match for them with our limited abilities."
"Indeed, even when the former master of Jiangdong Pavilion was still in power, he didn't dare to provoke the Zhang family of Jiangdong lightly. Now, with this fellow surnamed Xiao..."
"Alright, let's say less. It's already happened. Do we have any choice in this situation? Let's go in first. If the situation turns bad, we can act according to the circumstances!"
Ying San said, shaking his head, and then walked in.
Meanwhile, in a luxurious office on the top floor of the Outlook Tower, an old man with graying hair and beard, dressed in a gray long gown, stood with his hands behind his back, gazing at the setting sun in the west.
The setting sun was embedded in the mountaintop, and it was about to completely sink behind the mountains. The western sky was filled with a crimson hue, exuding an indescribable oppressive and murderous atmosphere.
This old man had a hooked nose and fierce eyes, and he exuded an aura of authority even without anger. Without turning around, he suddenly asked, "Has there been any response from Jiangdong Pavilion yet?"
"Replying to the Fifth Elder, there has not!" a subordinate behind him replied with a cupped fist.
Behind the Fifth Elder stood four other old men. Although these four were not young, their eyes were bright and sharp. Especially their prominent temples, which clearly indicated that they were all martial artists, and their internal energy had reached a considerable level.
"Well done, Jiangdong Pavilion. If the former master of Jiangdong Pavilion were still alive, it would be fine. Given his connection with Shaoshi Mountain, my Zhang family had always tolerated him. But now that he is dead and Jiangdong Pavilion is leaderless, they still dare to ignore my demands. This is courting death!"
The old man with the hooked nose snorted coldly. He was the Fifth Elder of the Zhang family of Jiangdong, Zhang Houxiu, the fifth grandfather of Zhang Zhenyun!
"Fifth Elder, time is up. Shall we go directly to the headquarters island of Jiangdong Pavilion now?"
A subordinate standing to the side asked. Besides the people in the office, there were more than twenty strong bodyguards at the door. These were all personal subordinates of the Fifth Elder. Of course, this was only a part of the Zhang family's strength in Jiangdong.
From this, it could be seen that the Zhang family of Jiangdong truly lived up to its reputation as the foremost reclusive influential family in Jiangdong!
"Go, of course, we must go. Since Jiangdong Pavilion refuses a toast and prefers a penalty, I will take this opportunity to take them down in one fell swoop. Issue the order, gather all our forces, and follow me to the headquarters of Jiangdong Pavilion!"
Fifth Elder Zhang Houxiu said, waving his hand, and turned to leave.
However, at this moment, a guard rushed in and shouted, "Fifth Elder, people from Jiangdong Pavilion are here!"
"They're here? I didn't expect them to actually dare to come. How many people are there?" Fifth Elder Zhang Houxiu grinned, stopped, and then sat down on the sofa.
"A total of seven people, including the four major protectors of Jiangdong Pavilion, and three young men!" the guard said.
"Seven people?" Zhang Houxiu's eyes widened in disbelief. He thought he had misheard.
"Yes, Fifth Elder, there are indeed only seven people. They have entered the elevator. May I let them come up?" the guard said loudly.
"Seven people dare to come to my territory? They are quite bold. Then let them come up!"
Zhang Houxiu snorted coldly, crossed his legs, and lit a cigar, puffing on it.
The seven people soon pushed the door open and filed in. Xiao Yunlong walked directly towards Zhang Houxiu, who was sitting on the sofa.
Zhang Houxiu glanced at him and sneered, "I originally thought the four major protectors of Jiangdong Pavilion would be in charge, but it seems you are leading the team. This is a bit unexpected. To be able to have the four major protectors of Jiangdong Pavilion as followers at such a young age shows some skill. Who are you?"
Xiao Yunlong walked closer and sat down on the opposite sofa. "So you don't recognize me. You should know me by rights!"
Zhang Houxiu furrowed his graying eyebrows and looked at him with confusion.
Xiao Yunlong smiled slightly and said, "My name is Xiao Yunlong. By the way, you probably won't remember this, but I am the one who broke the arm of your Zhang family's young master, Zhang Zhenyun!"
"What, you are Xiao Yunlong? So you're the one who broke Zhenyun's arm? I've been busy with the development zone projects lately, and I only heard about Zhenyun's matter. I was planning to go back and avenge Zhenyun. I didn't expect you to deliver yourself to my doorstep today!"
Zhang Houxiu was furious, his face completely sinking. His sharp eagle eyes stared intently at Xiao Yunlong, as if he wanted to devour him alive.
Xiao Yunlong chuckled and said, "To be honest, not only did I break Zhang Zhenyun's arm, but I also broke Zhang Quanlin's two dog legs, right in front of the grave of the elder Zhang Houfu!"
"Arrogant, truly arrogant to the extreme!"
Zhang Houxiu stood up abruptly, gritting his teeth. "Now I understand. You arrogant kid must have killed the master of Jiangdong Pavilion a few days ago. You do have some skills."
Zhang Houxiu snorted coldly and continued, "But do you think that with your immature self and the major protectors of Jiangdong Pavilion, you can contend with me? You are clearly seeking your own destruction!"
Xiao Yunlong looked at him and said, "You probably don't know about what happened at the Jiangdong Martial Alliance yesterday, do you? Or have you not watched the broadcast video?"
"What happened at the Jiangdong Martial Alliance yesterday, what does that have to do with me? I just said that I've been dealing with matters here recently. Are you trying to say that you have a connection with the Jiangdong Martial Alliance?"
Zhang Houxiu chuckled twice and said, "Let me tell you, kid, even if you are the son of Hua Xiaorong, the leader of the Jiangdong Martial Alliance, you will die today!"
Xiao Yunlong shook his head helplessly and sighed, "Since you haven't heard, then forget it. For the sake of elder Zhang Houfu, I'll give you a chance. As long as you break one of your own arms to apologize to my subordinate, I'll spare your life!"
"Hahaha..."
Zhang Houxiu suddenly threw his head back and burst into laughter, as if he had heard the greatest joke in the world. After a long while, he said, "You speak too boldly, you are truly too bold! You are still sparing my life? Then I can tell you, even if the Emperor himself came today, I would still take your dog life!"
"You four, go up and kill them!"
With Zhang Houxiu's command, the four old men with prominent temples moved instantly.
Unexpectedly, two of these four old men were Grandmasters of Huajin, and the other two were quasi-Grandmasters who had one foot in Huajin!
Xiao Yunlong remained seated on the sofa, not moving. He didn't need to personally deal with such trash. This was a good opportunity for Tang Bowen and Jun Bufan to gain experience.
Tang Bowen and Jun Bufan rushed out without a word, and the four major protectors of Jiangdong Pavilion also attacked together.
Although Jun Bufan and Tang Bowen had only recently broken through to the Grandmaster level of Huajin, their martial arts talent was extraordinary. With the help of two Jiangdong Pavilion protectors, Zhang Houxiu's four close guards were quickly suppressed.
Without any surprise, it didn't take long for these four old men to be sent flying one after another, all severely injured and lying on the ground!
Zhang Houxiu's eyes widened as he witnessed this, and disbelief flooded his face.
"They actually lost! Those four were super powerful experts, and they were defeated like this!"
Zhang Houxiu exclaimed in shock, and a chill ran down his spine. He wanted to run, but his legs felt as if they were cast in lead, unable to move half a step.
Xiao Yunlong looked at him coldly and said, "Do you want to take your own life, or shall I help you?"
"You surnamed Xiao, you dare to kill me? I am an elder of the Zhang family of Jiangdong. Our Zhang family of Jiangdong is not to be trifled with, and the power of our Zhang family of Jiangdong is far beyond your imagination. Don't blame me for not warning you!"
Zhang Houxiu repeatedly shouted coldly, involuntarily retreating.
"Even now, you are still trying to threaten me with the Zhang family of Jiangdong. Don't you think that's ridiculous? In that case, I'll send you on your way!" Xiao Yunlong said, casually picking up the matchbox on the coffee table and taking out a match.
For some so-called magnates, smoking often did not involve lighters. They felt that using old-fashioned matches to light cigarettes had a more retro and unique flavor, just like Zhang Houxiu in front of him.
"Good kid, you think you can kill me? In your next life!"
Zhang Houxiu suddenly roared, and his body leaped out of an open window like a nimble monkey. Then, he quickly grabbed the windowsill with his hands, intending to use it to jump to the top floor.
A slight smile appeared on Xiao Yunlong's lips. With a flick of his wrist, the tiny match in his hand shot through the air.
Pfft!
The match that flew through the air was faster than the opponent and shot directly into his back.
Just as Zhang Houxiu was about to grab the windowsill above, he felt a sharp pain and his body convulsed. He fell like a kite with a broken string.
This Outlook Tower was seventy stories high. Falling from such a height would likely turn him into a pulp.
Zhang Houxiu's subordinate and the others in the office were already pale with fright, looking at each other in stunned silence.
Xiao Yunlong glanced at them and said, "Tell the Zhang family that my patience is limited. If there is a next time, I will kill!"
With that, Xiao Yunlong stood up and left without looking back, with Jun Bufan and Tang Bowen following closely behind.
The four major protectors of Jiangdong Pavilion looked at each other, seeing the immense shock in each other's eyes, as if to say, "Mr. Xiao dares to speak so fiercely even to the Zhang family of Jiangdong! This is too formidable!"