Blood Fiend's surrender was genuine, and Jiang Chen had no reason to kill him. After all, Blood Fiend was a formidable warrior, having reached the eighth level of the Qi Protection Realm. With such a strong ally, the Jiang family's position in Cangshan City would be unshakable.
"Disband the Blood Fiend Gang," Jiang Chen instructed coldly after using the secret technique to bind Blood Fiend's loyalty. "Transport all the wealth your gang has looted back to Cangshan City. I will wait for you there."
Without another word, Jiang Chen turned and left, his figure disappearing like a wraith.
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Upon his return to Cangshan City, Jiang Chen found Jiang Kui at the city gates, surrounded by a large group of elite Jiang family disciples. The scene had drawn a crowd of curious onlookers, all whispering and speculating.
"What's happening? Why has the Jiang family gathered so many people?"
"Haven't you heard? The Blood Fiend Gang seized their medicine garden in Xuancang Mountain."
"Are they planning to go to war with the Blood Fiend Gang?"
Seeing this, Jiang Chen approached Jiang Kui. "Uncle Kui, what are you doing?"
"Master Chen, you're back!" Jiang Kui's eyes widened in surprise. "You went to Xuancang Mountain alone. I was worried you'd be outnumbered, so I gathered some disciples to assist you."
Jiang Chen waved dismissively. "No need for all this. Just send someone to reclaim the medicine garden."
Jiang Kui blinked in confusion. "Master Chen, what do you mean?"
Jiang Chen smiled faintly. "I've already dealt with the Blood Fiend Gang. The medicine garden is ours again."
What?!
Jiang Kui stood stunned, and the onlookers were equally speechless.
"Did I hear that right? This kid took on the entire Blood Fiend Gang by himself?"
"Everyone in Cangshan City knows the Blood Fiend Gang's strength. Blood Fiend is an eighth-level Qi Protection master! Only Jiang Wuya ever stood a chance against him."
"Even if Jiang Chen is strong, this... this is unbelievable!"
As whispers of disbelief filled the air, a low rumbling noise came from the road outside Cangshan City. Moments later, a group of horsemen approached at high speed.
"It's the Blood Fiend Gang! They're heading straight for the city!"
"Look—it's Blood Fiend himself! He's leading the charge!"
"Jiang Chen must have angered them. They're coming for revenge!"
Panic spread among the crowd. Jiang Kui's face hardened as he turned to the Jiang family disciples. "Prepare for battle!"
Jiang Chen chuckled softly. "Uncle Kui, relax. They're not here to fight."
Before Jiang Kui could process Jiang Chen's words, the Blood Fiend Gang arrived. Blood Fiend dismounted, his movements swift and purposeful.
To everyone's shock, he knelt on one knee in front of Jiang Chen. His voice, filled with reverence, echoed through the square:
"Blood Fiend, salutes the Patriarch!"
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The entire crowd fell into stunned silence. Gasps and murmurs swept through the onlookers as they processed what they had just witnessed. The fearsome Blood Fiend, who had once terrorized Cangshan City, now knelt before Jiang Chen like a loyal subordinate.
"Did he just... call Jiang Chen 'Patriarch'?"
"The Blood Fiend, surrendering? This is unreal!"
Jiang Kui's eyes widened in disbelief. "Master Chen... you really subdued the Blood Fiend Gang?"
Jiang Chen nodded calmly, his gaze fixed on Blood Fiend. "Disband the Blood Fiend Gang, as I instructed. All their plundered wealth will be returned to the Jiang family."
"Yes, Patriarch!" Blood Fiend's voice was firm, leaving no room for doubt.
At that moment, everyone realized the truth—Jiang Chen had done the impossible. Not only had he defeated Blood Fiend, but he had also brought the notorious gang to its knees. The Jiang family's strength was now unquestionable, and their position in Cangshan City had never been more secure.