Chapter 456: Chapter 444: Boy, do you know who I am?
"Song, did you hear that?"
John turned around and said coldly, "Is this how you Yan Country people treat my subordinates? If you don’t give me a satisfactory answer today, then your Song Family will no longer expect our support!"
Song Gang’s face changed drastically.
Just now, upon learning that Shen Si and others were from the Jiangnan Sub-district Martial Arts Association, he really felt it was a bit tricky.
The Song Family is indeed a noble family, but it has nothing to do with the Jiangnan Sub-district Martial Arts Association.
The strength of the Association is much greater compared to the Song Family.
To put it simply, the Song Family has two or three Celestial Realm Martial Artists, placing them in the upper middle among the dozen noble families, while those smaller families only have one Celestial Realm Martial Artist.
As for the Jiangnan Sub-district Martial Arts Association? It seems they only have one Martial Artist.
To really fight, the Song Family wouldn’t be afraid, the only concern is whether it’s worth it or not to make a new enemy for no reason.
The Jiangnan Sub-district Martial Arts Association, although currently only has one Celestial Realm Martial Artist.
However, their chairman Shi Tao has quite a reputation among the True Essence Realm Martial Artists in Yan Country.
It is said that he is the most promising talent in recent years to condense a First-grade Martial Arts True Pill, and his Five-Thunder Transformation Hand has reached perfection, capable of melting all things.
This person is extremely protective.
If he learns that the Song Family is suppressing the martial artists in his association, he definitely won’t let it go.
So, Song Gang felt a bit regretful.
He shouldn’t have rushed over, shouldn’t have revealed himself so impatiently. At least, he should have understood the situation first.
But there is no regrettable medicine in this world.
Now John clearly wants an explanation from him, if not, he will sever ties with the Song Family, not only will their past investments go to waste, but also the upcoming Elder Selection Assembly may target the Song Family.
Risking the entire Song Family for a few members of the Jiangnan Sub-district Martial Arts Association—isn’t worth it, absolutely not worth it!
"No other way." Song Gang took a deep breath.
To maintain a good relationship with the Revival Association, he had to offend the Jiangnan Sub-district Martial Arts Association.
The Martial Arts Association is just insignificant; offending them isn’t a big deal.
The elders in the family will also agree with his decision once they know.
"Mr. John, rest assured, I, Song, will surely give you and your partners a satisfactory answer." Song Gang said solemnly.
With his words, Shen Si felt a jolt in his heart.
A strong unease took over.
But deep down, he still held onto a sliver of hope.
After all, they are all Yan Country people, and clearly, these Feng Country people are reversing the truth.
Beneath the mask, Chen Fan’s eyes narrowed slightly.
"Humph." John snorted coldly, "Song, I hope you can prove it with actions, not with useless words."
"Mr. John, I understand your feelings. Rest assured, I won’t disappoint you," Song Gang said, turning to Chen Fan and others with a cold expression, "I don’t care whether you’re from the Jiangnan Sub-district Martial Arts Association or the Jiangbei Sub-district Martial Arts Association, dare to steal Mr. John’s partner’s belongings, and even kill people in broad daylight, not even your chairman can save you."
"What!" Shen Si and others were completely stunned.
This person actually wanted their lives?
Did they mishear? Or did he really say that?
"Return the belongings taken from Mr. John’s companions, I can give you a quick death," Song Gang said.
He was very confident in his strength.
As long as Shi Tao or Elder Wang don’t intervene, he doesn’t care about the others in the Jiangnan Sub-district Martial Arts Association.
"Did you hear that? Quickly return the items you took from us!"
"Our belongings are all on that masked guy!"
"The others have some too!" Someone added.
"That’s right, their belongings are ours, they took them from us!"
"Hurry up! Delay another second and I’ll chop off one of your arms!"
A group of Feng Country people clamored, their expressions smug to the extreme.
John truly is powerful?
Using a Yan Countryman to deal with another bunch of Yan Countrymen, and it worked quite well.
Indeed, as said within the association, Yan Country people are not united, they only engage in infighting.
They loved seeing this scene.
"Oh?"
Hearing their words, Song Gang’s gaze fell on Chen Fan, asking condescendingly, "So, most of the things are in your hands?"
"Heh," Chen Fan sneered.
"So what if it is?"
"You!"
Song Gang never expected this person to dare speak to him in such a tone.
"Kid, do you know who I am? How dare you speak to me like this?"
"Mr. Song!" Shen Si was terrified.
Others may not know his identity, but Shen Si knew it very well.
Someone once said, regardless of Yan Country’s history spanning thousands of years, experiencing countless dynastic changes, the ones holding power have always been the same group of people!
Noble families!
And the Song Family is one of Yan Country’s top-ranked noble families.
Such a giant entity, not even the president, nor Elder Wang behind the association, would dare offend easily.
If Brother Chen offends the Song Family, he won’t have a place in Yan Country.
"Mr. Song, please listen to me; deciding after hearing me out isn’t too late."
"And if I don’t listen?" Song Gang sneered.
"Mr. Song," Shen Si pleaded, "No matter what, please, at least listen, it won’t take up much of your time."
Song Gang was silent for a moment, nodded, and said, "Alright, I’ll give you a minute, I hope what you say next is worthwhile, not wasting my time."
"It won’t be," Shen Si hurriedly said, "Mr. Song, this matter isn’t as they say, we didn’t rob them, in fact, it was they who robbed us; we were outnumbered, had no choice but to comply, and then,"
He showed a bitter smile,
"What we didn’t expect was, after robbing us, they still wanted to kill us."
"Ridiculous!" Song Gang sneered, "If things were as you say, then why are there no bodies of yours on the ground, but theirs instead?"
"That’s because this friend arrived in time," Shen Si glanced at Chen Fan gratefully, "Just when we were about to be killed, this friend arrived and saved us."
"?"
Song Gang revealed a suspicious look.
"So, you don’t know each other?"
"No." Shen Si shook his head, "This friend wore a mask, how could we know him?"
"Yes, yes." The others agreed.
Chen Fan felt a bit touched; he knew Shen Si was doing this to protect him.
Though, it wouldn’t help much.
Sure enough, the next second, Kevin yelled, "You’re lying! You do know each other, I plainly heard you call him Brother Chen earlier, I even heard his name, Chen, Chen, Chen something."
He tried hard to recall, but couldn’t remember the second character.
"Right, I heard it too; you are absolutely from the same association!"
"Mr. John, don’t be fooled by them! They are definitely in cahoots!"
Others agreed.
John looked at Song Gang.
Song Gang looked at Shen Si.
Shen Si broke out in a cold sweat.
He underestimated the situation; if he had known, he wouldn’t have called Chen Fan’s name at the beginning.
But, who could have guessed these Feng Country people had backing?
"You’re quite bold?" Song Gang said without hiding the killing intent in his eyes, "How dare you lie to me?"
"No, Mr. Song, it’s not what you think." Shen Si was drenched in cold sweat, hurriedly saying, "Except for that little part, everything I said is true; if you don’t believe me, I can swear to heaven, if I, Shen Si, am lying, may I be struck by thunder and die miserably!"
"Yes, Mr. Song, our chairman speaks the truth; it’s these Feng Country people who robbed us first, not the other way around!"
"They were so many, we didn’t even have one-third of their number, how could we dare make a move on them?"
"Yes, Mr. Song, please don’t listen to these Feng Country people’s nonsense, they are stirring up trouble!"
"Shut up!" Song Gang shouted angrily.
Shen Si and the others fell silent.
"Whether what you say is true or not, it doesn’t matter." Song Gang’s gaze swept over them, "Now, all I see are Mr. John’s companions’ bodies lying on the ground. I ask you, did you kill them? Did you rob their belongings? Are those belongings still with you?"
Shen Si bitterly smiled.
He has seen through it.
From the beginning, they weren’t on their side.
No matter how they explain, it’s useless.
"Chairman Shen, let me handle this." Chen Fan sighed.
He didn’t want trouble, or to kill.
Like this guy named Song.
Given that they are all from Yan Country, he doesn’t wish to harm him, but the other side is acting like they’ve got him.
Then don’t blame him for being ruthless.
"Don’t!" Shen Si panicked.
"Brother Chen, there’s still hope, there’s still hope." He gestured repeatedly, turning to Song Gang, "Mr. Song, to be honest, I have secretly informed our president about this situation. If we don’t make it back, you understand."
As expected, hearing this, Song Gang’s face changed.
"Are you threatening me?"
"I don’t mean to threaten," Shen Si tried to smile, "I’m just stating a fact."
The martial artists behind him exchanged glances but dared not make a sound.