Chapter 39: Lingering Issues (Part 2)
"You!" The remaining companions were startled, their gazes towards Song Changming changed.
Meanwhile, the old lady from Chunfeng Garden immediately recognized Song Changming and hurriedly stepped forward to complain, as if grasping for a savior.
"Master Song, you must take charge for me, they are causing trouble like this, and business is impossible."
"You are from the Patrol Armor Bureau!" The robust man who led the fight heard the hint and squinted his eyes.
"I am Wang Liuzi from Nine Bends Association, it was just my subordinates who were ignorant, many offenses, please forgive us."
Saying this, they planned to leave first.
There wasn’t much reverence in their words towards the Patrol Armor Bureau; it was mostly keeping up appearances and not tearing faces.
"Did I say you could leave?" Song Changming scanned the group with his eyes and spoke blandly.
Wang Liuzi glanced sideways at Song Changming, his demeanor chilled, and said indifferently, "Not long ago, we were drinking with Captain Qian, if you want to arrest us, you’d better ask your Patrol Captain’s consent first.
𝐟𝕣𝕖𝐞𝐰𝕖𝚋𝐧𝗼𝚟𝐞𝕝.𝗰𝐨𝐦
Don’t be disrespectful!"
There was an aura emanating from Wang Liuzi’s body, evidently a Martial Artist, likely holding a not-low position in Nine Bends Association, otherwise couldn’t have contact with the Patrol Captain of the Patrol Armor Bureau.
If Song Changming were just an ordinary Patrol Guard, he’d likely be in a dilemma now.
However, Song Changming did not buy it, confirmed their identity as the Nine Bends Association members, and stepped on the unconscious man’s body, speaking slowly.
"If I want to arrest you, no need for such troubles, don’t add more crimes, just lay on the ground willingly."
Wang Liuzi’s face instantly turned gloomy, burning with anger, how dare a mere patrol guard be so arrogant in front of him.
If it were a year ago, when Nine Bends Association didn’t have this much power, they might not dare to openly confront the Patrol Armor Bureau, only dare doing something behind the scenes.
But now, as the gang grows stronger, these gang members’ arrogance also grows.
What they didn’t dare do before, now might be possible.
"Alright, I want to see how you arrest me!" Wang Liuzi in his fury drew his saber against Song Changming.
This move changed everything.
"To think they’ve become rampant to this extent." Song Changming was somewhat surprised as well.
To draw a saber against Patrol Guard and law enforcement in such a public setting, that is a serious crime, not something three words and payment can cleanse.
This involved the dignity of Patrol Armor Bureau and even the entire government.
Song Changming’s eyes became sharp, stepping forward, his right hand drew his saber, executing a forward slash.
Wang Liuzi only heard the crisp sound of blade collision, cold light appeared before his eyes, then vanished quickly.
Afterwards, Wang Liuzi realized that his right hand holding the saber vanished along with the saber.
The severed wrist was smooth and intact, continuously bleeding.
In a blur, the intense pain began challenging his nerves.
Wang Liuzi’s face contorted, about to let out a sharp scream, Song Changming flipped the saber, striking with its back.
"Shut up."
Under the powerful force, Wang Liuzi ultimately did not utter a sound, his body fell straight down.
Song Changming then scanned the other Nine Bends Association members.
"On the ground or not?"
This time, these Nine Bends Association members dared not to waste words, obediently pressed their faces to the ground.
Before long, the patrol guards on duty arrived after hearing the news.
"Song Head!"
"Take all these people back and imprison them, as for him, treat him so he doesn’t die." Song Changming pointed at Wang Liuzi on the ground whose hand was severed.
"Yes!"
On the other side, in the private room, although Zhou Sixin and Liang Chuan Mountain could only hear faintly, they also witnessed the whole process, especially the sharp strike from Song Changming, which made Zhou Sixin, the Chief Patrol Guard, brighten up.
"Well said, this Song Xiaodi’s sword skill is extraordinary." Zhou Sixin praised with a click of his tongue.
"Brother Zhou, you’re insightful, Changming’s sword skill has reached great perfection." Liang Chuan Mountain smiled.
"How old is he?"
"Just turned twenty."
"He’s promising!" Upon hearing this, Zhou Sixin couldn’t help but revaluate Song Changming in the hall.
"No wonder Director Liang recommended such a young fellow to be the Patrol Captain, so this is the reason!"
Liang Chuan Mountain chuckled.
At this time, after tidying up the mess outside, Song Changming returned to the private room, revealing the identity of the troublemakers and the incident just occurred.
Liang Chuan Mountain’s smile immediately faded.
Currently, Nine Bends Association is a thorn in his heart, if not removed quickly, he will not be satisfied.
"Hmph, this Nine Bends Association dares to act so boldly!" Zhou Sixin slapped the table after hearing this, coldly snorted.
Song Changming immediately glanced at Liang Chuan Mountain.
Sure enough, Liang Chuan Mountain immediately followed with the previously discussed matter with Zhou Sixin.
"Brother Zhou, I had said before, I must annihilate Nine Bends Association, and don’t want to delay too long, but currently I just took over Patrol Armor Bureau, haven’t controlled the whole situation, the available manpower is somewhat insufficient..."
Liang Chuan Mountain drank the wine in his cup all at once, pretending to have a headache.
Zhou Sixin, who is an experienced person in the General Department, guessed Liang Chuan Mountain’s intention halfway through his speech.
"Director Liang, feel free to request my assistance if needed."
"I hope Brother Zhou privately lends me a hand." Liang Chuan Mountain straightforwardly stated his intention.
"Privately huh..." Zhou Sixin pondered a bit, didn’t immediately agree.
Liang Chuan Mountain continued, "Rest assured Brother Zhou, although this task lacks formal achievements, once completed, I will certainly prepare a generous gift to express my gratitude."
Upon hearing this, Zhou Sixin immediately waved his hand, "What are you saying Director Liang, with our private relationship, how could I ask for anything from you."
Song Changming listened on the side, Zhou Sixin spoke cordially but still didn’t completely agree.
"Relationship is one thing, I can’t let Brother Zhou work for nothing."
Saying this, Liang Chuan Mountain took out a small brocade box from his sleeve and gently pushed it in front of Zhou Sixin.
"This is a token of sincerity, and it’s just the beginning."
Zhou Sixin showing no sign of taking it, Liang Chuan Mountain decisively opened the brocade box for him.
Inside were over ten gleaming coins neatly arranged, leaving Zhou Sixin’s words stuck, somewhat speechless.
Song Changming also saw these gleaming coins.
These are Da Han Gold Coins, though few in number, one coin is worth a hundred silver coins!
Indeed, Liang Chuan Mountain went all out for the Chief Patrol Guard’s private assistance in annihilating Nine Bends Association!
It’s to ensure success in future operations against Nine Bends Association!
This concerns whether he can secure his newly gained Director position, leaving him no choice but to prioritize it.
The banquet lasted until late at night, when Liang Chuan Mountain escorted the satisfied Zhou Sixin back.
Inside the carriage, the previously drunken Liang Chuan Mountain regained much clarity in his eyes.
Song Changming, on the other hand, hardly drank any wine throughout.
"This Zhou Sixin is also an old fox, no reward without gain, and no relationship is as useful as money and silver." Liang Chuan Mountain snorted lightly, speaking calmly.
"Though, if I can make a big profit from Nine Bends Association, this money and silver would be reimbursed..."