Lin Wanrong was stunned for a moment. Unexpectedly, the letter was indeed written by this young lady.
Tao Wanying, with a tender shout, moved like a light swallow and rushed out first. The servants of the Xiao family followed Lin San, banging gongs and drums, and also rushed out.
The Black Dragon gang and Hong Xing were fiercely battling. Suddenly, the sound of drums and gongs echoed. The iron gate of the workshop opened, and the Xiao family's servants, armed with weapons, rushed out with a fierce momentum, shouting slogans: "Down with the Black Dragon gang, defeat the Black Dragon gang!"
Wu Zhenghu and his men were taken aback. Dealing with Hong Xing alone was already a challenge, and now the Xiao family's servants, unexpectedly formidable, took the initiative to attack. This move left the Black Dragon gang unable to defend, and the tide of defeat had formed.
Lin Wanrong rushed to the front, easily knocking down several lackeys of the Black Dragon gang. Tao Wanying guarded him closely. Although her martial arts were more on the decorative side compared to Lin Wanrong's, dealing with the Black Dragon gang's henchmen was more than sufficient.
"I am an official from the Jinling Prefecture. Who are you rogues, daring to brawl and commit violence openly?" Tao Wanying knocked down two Black Dragon gang members, shouting with a charming voice. While appearing majestic, she never left Lin Wanrong's side, ensuring his protection.
Lin Wanrong chuckled and thought, "This young girl is too naive. If shouting slogans could solve problems, the Black Society would be too inferior."
Seeing Tao Wanying's figure, Wu Zhenghu hesitated for a moment. Facing the fierce attack from the Xiao family, coupled with Hong Xing's relentless pursuit, he knew today's defeat was inevitable. He gritted his teeth, raised his hand, and shouted, "Retreat, quickly retreat!"
As soon as he finished speaking, he turned and walked away swiftly. The remaining Black Dragon gang members, seeing their leader fleeing, quickly responded to his call and fled as well.
Tonight was an excellent opportunity to annihilate the Black Dragon gang. How could Dong Qingshan miss such a chance? He shouted loudly, "Down with the Black Dragon gang, cut down Wu Zhenghu! Brothers, charge!"
Hong Xing's morale was high, and this shout further boosted their confidence. Hundreds of people chased after Wu Zhenghu. Dong Qingshan and Li Beidou were in the forefront, tightly engaging Wu Zhenghu, not letting him escape easily.
In this battle, the Black Dragon gang was thoroughly defeated. Hong Xing would not give them a chance to rise again. Cheng De's plan had backfired. He underestimated the Xiao family's strength and Lin San's abilities. The defeat of the Black Dragon gang might be the first step in Cheng De's failure.
Lin Wanrong, seeing Dong Qingshan and Li Beidou keeping Wu Zhenghu entangled, had forced him into a corner. However, Wu Zhenghu was resilient, fighting two against one and not showing signs of weakness. If Wu Zhenghu was not dealt with quickly, Cheng De might arrive later to rescue him, making it difficult to eliminate him.
Feeling anxious, Lin Wanrong wanted to go help Qingshan, but Tao Wanying tightly followed him, unwilling to move away.
Lin Wanrong sighed, "Miss Tao, you are an official. You should have more important matters to attend to. Why do you keep following me in such chaos?"
Tao Wanying solemnly replied, "The scene is chaotic and dangerous. By staying by your side, you can have an additional layer of protection."
Lin Wanrong teased, "Protect me? You overestimate yourself. Even if ten of you combined, you wouldn't be able to match me. I don't need your protection. Hurry and go talk to the Miss inside."
Stubborn as ever, Tao Wanying tilted her head, pretending not to hear him, refusing to move an inch.
Annoyed, Lin Wanrong said, "What's going on? I've seen strong buyers, but never seen someone so insistent. Do I have to use my killer move again? If I do, you might not even have your life left."
"Tao Miss, until when do you plan to protect me?" Lin Wanrong asked.
Tao Wanying hesitated for a moment, pondered for a while, and shook her head, "I haven't figured it out yet."
Frustrated, Lin Wanrong exclaimed, "Miss Tao, I need to go to the restroom. Are you coming or not?"
Blushing, Tao Wanying looked at him, bit her lip, and said, "If you go, I'll go."
In desperation, Lin Wanrong roared, "Please, Miss Tao, spare me. I can't handle your torment. I don't need your protection. Go protect someone else. By the way, you seem to like Lord Hou Yuebai. You can protect him. He is defenseless, and it would satisfy your sympathy for the weak. You two would make a perfect pair of jackal and wolf."
Embarrassed, Tao Wanying said hurriedly, "You're talking nonsense. Who said I like Lord Hou?"
"Everyone knows," Lin Wanrong chuckled. "If you don't believe me, ask Miss Luo and the others. I might not be lying to you."
Tao Wanying sighed lightly, "Your words confuse me. I have heard my sisters talk about love, saying that liking someone means constantly thinking about them. Although I occasionally think of Lord Hou, and I've spoken for him, it doesn't reach the level of constant thoughts. How can Miss Yu Ruojing be sure that I like Lord Hou?"
No time to teach you how to fall in love. As time became more urgent, Lin Wanrong gritted his teeth. "Miss, you forced me. This time, I'll knock you out and leave you on the roadside for someone to pick up."
Tao Wanying glanced at him, suddenly smiled, and said, "Lin San, you are quite annoying sometimes, but it seems you are not that bad. If you insist,
after today, I won't mention the word 'protection' again. Is that acceptable to you?"
"Stop Wu Zhenghu!" Qingshan's furious roar came. Lin Wanrong looked over and saw Wu Zhenghu's arm with several wounds. Filled with anger, he broke free from Hong Xing's encirclement and was desperately trying to escape. Wu Zhenghu led over a thousand members of the Black Dragon gang, and now, in his violent rage, he injured several brothers from Hong Xing and was about to break out of the encirclement.
No time to chat with this girl. Lin Wanrong chased a few steps, blocked Wu Zhenghu, and sneered, "What's the rush? Robbing our Xiao family and wanting to leave?"
Wu Zhenghu looked at him and asked, "Are you Lin San?"
Lin Wanrong laughed, "Your eyes are quite sharp, but too bad your bad idea was aimed at the wrong place."
While speaking, Dong Qingshan and Li Beidou had surrounded them. Tao Wanying also stood beside Lin Wanrong. Wu Zhenghu, in great anger, said, "You guys are using so many people against me. What kind of heroes are you?"
"You want to be a hero? Alright," Lin Wanrong smiled. "I respect heroes the most, but don't say I didn't give you a chance. Do you want a group fight or a one-on-one?"
"What's a group fight?" Wu Zhenghu hurriedly asked.
Lin Wanrong chuckled, "A group fight means our group against you alone."
"You—" Wu Zhenghu got angry. "Then what's a one-on-one?"
"One-on-one? You alone against our group!" Lin Wanrong said casually. The Xiao family's servants and Hong Xing's brothers burst into laughter. Tao Wanying couldn't help but chuckle.
Wu Zhenghu's eyes flashed with fierceness. Taking advantage of everyone's inattention, he stabbed with a sharp knife and aimed it at Lin Wanrong.
Lin Wanrong coldly smiled. Just as he was about to take action, he heard a miserable scream. Wu Zhenghu had been kicked down by someone, and the sharp knife fell to the ground with a clatter.
Tao Wanying's face was frosty as she angrily said, "Wu Zhenghu, in front of this lady, you actually wanted to attack with a knife?"
Exhausted from the struggle, Wu Zhenghu was weak. He had hoped to succeed with a surprise attack, but Tao Wanying remained vigilant. When he made a move, she swiftly kicked his leg. Already weakened, Wu Zhenghu used up his last bit of strength. After landing, he gasped heavily, beads of sweat rolling down his forehead.
"Not bad skills," Lin Wanrong laughed and clasped his hands. "Thanks to Miss Tao for saving my life. Now we're even."
Wu Zhenghu was already weakened, and this opportunity for a sneak attack was gone. When the crowd saw the mastermind behind their troubles, where would they hold back? With a shout from someone who followed everyone out, they understood that this was the ringleader of the trouble that befell the Xiao family. Everyone pounced on Wu Zhenghu, punching and kicking, and his cries of pain echoed continuously.
This is how it should be. What's the point of one-on-one? Personal heroism can lead to one's downfall. Group fighting is the way to go. Lin Wanrong chuckled and said loudly, "Stop the beating; it's not good to kill. By the way, kicking the buttocks won't kill him. The face and waist are more fragile—"
"Hit his face and waist—" someone in the crowd shouted, and everyone understood the essence of Lin San's words. They started hitting those two areas. Lin Wanrong shivered. This little guy Wu Zhenghu, he's done for.
The one who had cheered earlier gave Lin Wanrong a thumbs-up. Lin Wanrong looked at him with disdain, thinking, "Su Shan, you show-off, always stirring up trouble. But—I like it."