System: I Can Open Martial Arts Chests-Chapter 49: The Four Great Protectors

Liu Family.

Inside the hall, Liu Dafu, who should have been seated at the head, was now sitting upright in a lower position.

He occasionally raised his eyes, cautiously glancing at the middle-aged man sitting at the head, who had his eyes closed as if resting.

His aura was deep, and even the wide-sleeved long robe couldn’t hide the fierce and valiant presence he exuded, making people feel intimidated at a glance.

Beside him lay a saber.

A thick-backed saber, extremely heavy, with gold patterns on the back, a sharp blade that exuded a chilling glow, a dragon-head hilt opening, and a handle over a foot long.

When Liu Dafu saw this saber, he instinctively swallowed, a faint look of fear flashing in his eyes.

Suddenly, footsteps could be heard from outside the hall.

The man seated at the head slightly opened his eyes, his gaze directed towards the main door of the hall.

A lean man came quickly, bowed, and saluted:

"Greetings, Gang Leader."

This middle-aged man was none other than the leader of the Divine Sand Gang, Cheng Sihai.

He lightly waved his hand:

"Have you found anything?"

The lean man shook his head:

"Nothing at all. I went to their courtyard, and there was no trace inside.

"For now, we cannot determine whether they met with an accident... or left on their own."

"Hmph."

Cheng Sihai spoke coldly:

"Chu Yunfei was attacked, Wu Ganqi is helpless alone, and in his fury, he has locked down Celestial Dance City, allowing no entry or exit.

"He is busy searching for the assassin who attempted to kill Chu Yunfei, probably unable to attend to other matters."

The lean man was about to nod when a voice came from the side of the hall:

"When things are abnormal, there must be something strange, and now that Celestial Dance City is like an iron barrel, we have more important matters at hand...

"Gang Leader, the second and third in command would never abandon their duties at this time."

The lean man looked up to see a young man arrive.

He was dressed in a white, tight outfit, with a dashing posture.

But he was not handsome, with a long face and small eyes, making what wasn’t an unattractive mouth look somewhat unsightly on this face.

"Presumptuous."

The lean man shouted angrily:

"Bai Wentian, how dare you speak so recklessly in front of the Gang Leader?"

"Wu Sun, hold your tongue."

Cheng Sihai lightly waved his hand, looking at the man named Bai Wentian:

"Are you implying that our presence in Celestial Dance City has been discovered by Wu Ganqi?"

Bai Wentian nodded:

"Gang Leader, this is Celestial Dance City, after all.

"We are staying at Liu Warden’s mansion, using him as a cover, and it’s still not easy to remain hidden.

"But the second and third in command are acting outside.

"They know well what we aim for, and would never abandon it so easily at this juncture.

"Moreover, as Wu Sun just said, there were no traces in that courtyard...

"But that is where the two of them live now; how could there be no traces at all?

"I suspect someone cleaned it up, covering all the traces."

Hearing this, Liu Dafu immediately spoke with a grimace:

"Gentlemen, you mustn’t say that...

"Were it not for being saved by Master Cheng before, I wouldn’t even know who you are.

"Otherwise, even with my boldness, I dare not shelter you folks."

Cheng Sihai smiled at Liu Dafu, suddenly reached out his hand, and Liu Dafu felt a strong force pulling him uncontrollably towards Cheng Sihai.

He was grasped by the chest of his clothes:

"Is this how dissatisfied you are with our visit, Warden Liu?"

"I dare not, I dare not."

Liu Warden, anxious, had beads of sweat on his forehead as he shook his head repeatedly:

"Master Cheng, gentlemen, your visit graces my humble abode; how dare I... how dare I be dissatisfied?"

"Hmph."

Cheng Sihai flung him down with a wave, glancing at Wu Sun and Bai Wentian:

"Where are Zhang Hua and Seven Niang?"

The four Protectors of the Divine Sand Gang were led by Zhang Hua, followed by Seven Niang, then the third was Bai Wentian, with Wu Sun at the last position.

Now, with two of the four Protectors not by his side, Cheng Sihai’s face looked unpleasant.

"Seven Niang went to gather information and has not returned yet."

Wu Sun said, giving Bai Wentian a look.

Bai Wentian smiled wryly:

"As for Brother Zhang... he’s currently in Warden Liu’s bed with his two wives, pursuing the ways of human ethics."

Hearing this, Liu Dafu’s face turned as dark as iron...

He was about forty years old now, his original wife died early, and later he married two more.

Both were in their twenties, young and beautiful.

Zhang Hua was a lustful fiend, who not only hid in Liu Dafu’s house but also occupied his two wives, indulging in debauchery every night...

Although Liu Dafu knew, he dared not voice his anger.

"Nonsense."

Cheng Sihai slapped the table:

"Tell him to come here."

"Gang Leader, Gang Leader, no need to call, I’ve already rolled over."

A voice came, and a man in his thirties with a pale face was seen approaching, tidying his clothes as he walked.

He only finished fastening his belt upon entering the hall, bowed to Cheng Sihai, and smiled:

"Have the second and third in command been found?"

Then he saw Liu Dafu glaring at him angrily and said with a laugh:

"What’s wrong, Warden Liu? Who angered you? Tell me, for the sake of your two wives, I’ll deal with them for you."

Liu Dafu was trembling with anger, pointing at Zhang Hua, yet unable to utter a word.

Cheng Sihai glanced at him:

"Say fewer words. Seven Niang hasn’t returned yet; you guys go look for her.

"The situation in Celestial Dance City is unusual. The Valley of Myriad Nights has shown no signs... We may need to plan early."

Hearing Cheng Sihai say this, the others dared not delay, immediately folding their fists respectfully to comply.

Just as they turned to head out, Cheng Sihai suddenly raised his head, seeing something tearing through the night with a whistle, heading into the hall.

Then a voice resounded:

"Gang Leader Cheng of Divine Sand Gang personally visiting Celestial Dance City, we failed to extend our welcome.

"A humble gift, please do not refuse."

Cheng Sihai’s face changed, Zhang Hua spun around, stepped forward, and landed a palm on the thing.

He felt a soft touch; it was clearly a person!

Zhang Hua’s palm force slowed, yet he was carried by the force from that person’s body, retreating three to five steps before stabilizing.

Looking closely, his face filled with shock:

"Seven Niang!?"

In his arms was a young woman.

She looked to be in her twenties, her throat pierced by a sword, long dead.

Zhang Hua was grief-stricken and furious:

"Seven Niang... how could you die before I had tasted you!!!"

Ignoring the others’ reactions, he suddenly raised his head:

"Who is it?"

As soon as he spoke, a thunderous roar was heard, and a figure burst through the side of the hall, arriving swiftly, a fist wrapped in icy wind already before his face.

Moments ago holding Seven Niang and weeping, Zhang Hua tossed her corpse to meet the fist.

Unexpectedly, the person punched with the corpse, smashing through.

Zhang Hua met the blow with a palm, only to feel as if he were struck by a mountain.

He was sent flying by this tremendous force.

Twisting in mid-air, he borrowed force, used a Thousand-Pound Weight technique to stabilize himself, and glared angrily:

"Who are you?"

Seeing a lofty man with a gaze that looked down on others, he spoke coldly:

"Chu Fan of Taiyi Sect."