Chapter Thirty-Three: Slaughtering Dogs

Chapter Thirty-Three: The Slaughter of the Dog

"Such domineering presence!" Guoguo's eyes sparkled with silver light. Her father's strength truly exceeded her wildest imagination. Since childhood, Guoguo had been doted on like a precious jewel by Feng Qiansui, and she had seen her share of experts, but her godfather Xu Yun was undoubtedly the most awe-inspiring of them all!

Even more imposing than Sister Qiu Yan!

Qiu Yan herself was inwardly shocked. The faint aura of dominance that Xu Yun had just exuded was not something an ordinary master could possess. It was an innate, inborn arrogance—a commanding presence that seemed to scorn all things under heaven. In that moment, Qiu Yan sensed a trace of draconic fury.

"Bring out that Wang fellow," Xu Yun's ice-cold gaze swept through the crowd, leaving deathly silence in its wake.

A clinking of iron chains resounded from behind the crowd. Accompanied by a deep, chilling growl, faces paled as all heads turned to look.

Wang Shunxi strode forward confidently at the front, Chen Sanpao following silently in his wake, while Fat Wei trundled along on Chen's left, straining with all his might to restrain a savage Tibetan mastiff.

This mastiff was Wang Shunxi’s pride, raised by his own hand. Even at birth, it had weighed nearly twice as much as other pups, and as an adult, its massive form approached four hundred pounds, making it an absolute terror that outclassed most of its kind.

Its mane bristled like a lion’s, its jaws wide and fanged, thick saliva dripping from its mouth—a beast of pure ferocity.

The crowd parted swiftly. Everyone knew how vicious this dog was. Other than Wang Shunxi and Fat Wei, who fed it raw beef daily, not even Chen Sanpao or Er Hei dared approach.

One man was slow to retreat, and suddenly the mastiff pounced with a howl, jaws snapping at him. The man screamed in terror and collapsed to the ground.

Luckily, Fat Wei kept a firm grip on the chain, preventing the dog from tearing into their own. Otherwise, who knew what might have happened!

Now the crowd kept even further away from the beast; no one wanted to be bitten, for once it tasted blood, the animal would go mad.

Wang Shunxi, upon seeing Han Que nearly beaten to death by Xu Yun, was thrown into furious turmoil.

Such a talent would be wasted if he couldn’t bring him to his side!

Meanwhile, Chen Sanpao and Fat Wei, seeing Han Que’s battered, dying form, felt a chill to their cores. Fear gripped them so thoroughly they dared not look Xu Yun in the eye.

"Heh, Xu Yun, I thought you’d come around to my suggestion," Wang Shunxi forced down his rage, striving to keep his voice calm. "But seeing your stance now... it seems you have no intention of sitting down to a peaceful talk with me."

Xu Yun’s eyes shot icily at Wang Shunxi. "You really think your age will spare you from my hand?"

Wang Shunxi, though his spine tingled beneath Xu Yun’s gaze, still glared back. "Xu Yun, I’ve given you plenty of respect. I’ll give you one last chance. The wise adapt to the times. Don’t refuse a toast only to drink a forfeit!"

"A thug is not so frightening—what’s frightening is a cultured thug." Guoguo spread her little hands, helpless. "Daddy, he says you don’t know what’s good for you. What should we do?"

"Beat him," Xu Yun replied with a gentle smile, shaking his fist. "When dealing with thugs, you must be a bigger thug than they are."

Guoguo asked anxiously, "Should I step aside, then?"

"Little girl... you’re still here? I never expected someone from the underworld would seek you out!" Wang Shunxi’s eyes lit up as he finally noticed Guoguo. Wasn’t she the one Wildcat had been seeking? Why was she still at the medicinal restaurant? "You’re quite valuable. If I capture you and hand you over to Wildcat, maybe I’ll have a shot at the underworld myself..."

"Guoguo, come to my side." Qiu Yan’s voice was cool and quiet, but a trace of murderous aura flickered around her. Her aloof, icy beauty drew every eye in the room, but those who met her gaze felt a chill in their bones.

So, he knows about the underworld as well. Their hiding place had been exposed to Wildcat by this scoundrel!

Unforgivable.

Xu Yun felt a surge of deadly intent at these words—an overwhelming aura like Death itself, brandishing a scythe at the masses.

The crowd was suffocated by the sheer force of it.

Wang Shunxi felt the weight as well, his face changing drastically. "Xu Yun, I’ve given you face, even in front of so many people today. I left you a way out—you refuse to take it, don’t blame me for what comes next!"

Xu Yun sneered coldly. "If you dare touch the Medicinal Restaurant, you don’t want to live. Try to hurt my goddaughter, and you’ll go straight to hell."

"Xu Yun! You overestimate yourself!" Wang Shunxi’s eyes flashed with cruelty. "Fat Wei! Release the dog!"

Fat Wei had been itching for this moment, eager to have the beast avenge him. As soon as the order came, he let go of the chain and slapped the mastiff’s head. "King Mastiff! Go! Kill him! Bite hard!"

The savage hound wasted no time. With a tiger’s leap, it charged straight at Xu Yun, massive head raised, jaws agape in a hellish roar.

Guoguo cried out in fright, nearly collapsing. These people had no shame! Using a beast like this in a fight—what kind of victory was that? If that monster bit anyone, even her superman father might not survive!

Xu Yun, however, stood motionless as the beast thundered towards him.

Wang Shunxi and the Four Wolves Gang inwardly praised their King Mastiff—its power could leave a man petrified. Though Wang Shunxi was loath to destroy such talent as Xu Yun, he’d decided: if he couldn’t use him, he’d destroy him.

But as the ferocious beast lunged, fangs bared, Xu Yun’s figure shifted lightly aside, dodging that terrifying bite with ease.

The mastiff’s jaws closed on empty air with a resounding crunch. Realizing its attack had failed, the animal quickly refocused on Xu Yun.

Every witness was dumbstruck. How had he dodged it? How could he possibly have dodged?

Infuriated by its failure, the King Mastiff—Wang Shunxi’s pride—snorted heavily, fixing Xu Yun with a murderous glare.

A deep, menacing growl rumbled in its throat—a final warning.

Wang Shunxi sneered. He didn’t believe Xu Yun could be lucky every time; the mastiff would surely tear him to pieces.

With a thunderous roar, the mastiff lunged again, maw wide and savage.

But Qiu Yan didn’t give it another chance. Her slender figure flashed forward, a glint of cold light tracing through the air like lightning across the beast’s throat. In an instant, the massive dog’s head crashed to the ground, thick black blood spurting from its neck like fireworks exploding on the Lantern Festival.

Aside from Xu Yun, no one present could see how Qiu Yan had struck.

The colossal body collapsed. The dog yard fell utterly silent—even the hundred-odd mastiffs in their cages shrank back, sensing mortal danger.

Terror exploded within Wang Shunxi. The way this woman slaughtered the dog—like a demon from hell! Could it be that these two were underworld titans, just like Wildcat!?

"You... you two... you’d better not act rashly!" Wang Shunxi’s legs trembled with fear. "You’re from the underworld, aren’t you? I... I have connections! I know Wildcat! You should leave yourselves a way out..."

"That stray cat is already dead," Xu Yun said with disdain. "I’ll send you to join him now."

What?!

Wang Shunxi nearly wet himself. In his eyes, Wildcat was a devil incarnate—dead? Then who were these two before him? More terrifying than devils...

Only now did Wang Shunxi realize the magnitude of the trouble he’d brought upon himself.

Suddenly, a commotion erupted at the gate. Qiangzi burst in with more than a dozen brothers, armed with knives and clubs. Upon seeing Xu Yun, they all shouted, "Brother Yun!"

"Brother Yun, I’m here to help you!" Qiangzi declared, full of resolve. He’d struggled with the decision, but Xu Yun had always treated him well, and he couldn’t sit by any longer.

Xu Yun had walked alone into the Four Wolves’ lair—a near-suicidal act. Even at the risk of being maimed or killed, Qiangzi would not let Brother Yun fight alone.

"Those small fry are nothing. My father and sister can handle them in no time, so you all best not get in the way," Guoguo said, her face now free of fear.

But then Qiangzi and his men were left stupefied by the sight of the slaughtered mastiff. Their hearts pounded—who could do such a thing? That massive head wouldn’t be easy to chop off with an axe, let alone bare hands!

"So, are you and your friends shocked?" Guoguo said proudly. Sister Qiu Yan was truly formidable. Back in the day, so many tried to do her harm, but all were defeated by her!

Xu Yun smiled faintly, sighing as he looked at Qiangzi. "Why did you come? Aren’t you afraid of dying?"

"Brother Yun, I couldn't just stand by and watch you..." Qiangzi choked back the words "get killed"—he had never imagined Xu Yun and his companions would be so fierce!

At that moment, Wang Shunxi’s thoughts turned to escape. He admitted he was truly terrified. Suddenly, he shouted, "Attack! Anyone who fights gets thirty thousand apiece!"

Generous rewards breed brave men; over a hundred thugs rolled up their sleeves.

"Brothers, after we’re done, I’ll treat you. I’m broke, but we’ll hit the night market!" Qiangzi shouted, brandishing his machete.

"Get them!" The men echoed, knives raised, their momentum surging.

Seeing that Wang Shunxi intended to flee, Qiu Yan didn’t hesitate. Over a hundred men surged forward, and Qiangzi led his own group, fearlessly swinging their clubs and knives as they charged the Four Wolves’ mob.