Can't a girl be a traitor like Cao Cao?

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Upon hearing the servant's words, the people in the banquet hall immediately erupted in uproar.

They had barely mentioned that the Water Gang might come seeking revenge when they arrived, before they had even finished their meal.

Upon hearing this, Master Hui immediately looked anxious and said to Third Sister Hui, "Third Miss, what should we do? Those water gang bandits are fierce, we can't afford to fight a losing battle!"

Upon hearing this, Hui Sanmei frowned as well.

But she still reassured them, "It's alright. Even if they come knocking on our door, they're just after money. I'll deal with them and spend some money to get rid of them."

Before Hui Sanmei could leave for the front hall, Wenren Tianxia snorted coldly and said, "If I don't go to them, do you think they'll dare to come knocking on our door?"

"No need for further trouble. I'll go and kill them right now, and see if anyone dares to cause trouble again!"

As Wenren Tianxia said this, he got up and prepared to kill someone.

Chi Junlin, however, grabbed her hand.

Wenren Tianxia looked puzzled and asked, "Why are you stopping me?"

Chi Junlin laughed and said, "This is the Hui family's home. If you kill those water gang bandits here, will they be credited to your account or the Hui family's account?"

Wenren Tianxia hesitated for a moment.

Chi Junlin then said, "Let the Third Madam deal with them first. After they leave, we'll follow them and ambush them. That way, the Hui family won't be implicated. Is that alright?"

Wenren Tianxia thought about it and felt that Chi Junlin's handling of the matter was better, so he nodded.

Hui Sanmei also looked at Chi Junlin, her eyes revealing a strange expression.

In her opinion, Miss Lin Jun was more mature and composed, while Miss Swordsman was somewhat impulsive.

However, this was clearly not the time to think about such things, because the thieves were in the front hall, and if they were allowed to linger for too long, it would inevitably make people feel uneasy.

So Hui Sanmei apologized to Wei Ziqing and the others, and then, led by a servant, went to the front hall to deal with the matter.

Chi Junlin and Wenren Tianxia followed behind, presumably to see who the newcomers were.

They even dared to come to the city in broad daylight and demand people directly.

Meanwhile, in the front hall of the Hui Mansion.

At this moment, a group of burly, vicious men dressed in black were sitting in the hall.

The unworthy person said that it was naturally the Water Gang members.

The leader was You Qianglong, one of the twelve leaders of the Water Gang, known in the martial arts world as the "Water Dragon".

This gang was arrogant and, although they were water bandits, You Qianglong was able to rely on the power of his gang to set up roadblocks and extort money from the government along the official roads of the counties around Dongting Lake.

Although Wenren Tianxia only killed a few members of the Water Gang this time, the roadblock was set up by You Qianglong.

Killing these gang members would be tantamount to pulling teeth from a tiger's mouth in the mouth of You Qianglong.

Although You Qianglong knew that the Hui family of Xiangshui was one of the most powerful families around Dongting Lake, and that they had the powerful backer Di Cangshan, the leader of the Five Greats Sect.

However, the Five Masters of the South had absolutely no connection with the Dongting Water Gang, and You Qianglong was not afraid of them.

Even when they came to demand the person's return, they showed no fear whatsoever.

At this moment, the Water Gang members sat in the front hall, their attitude extremely arrogant.

Meanwhile, the Hui family servants around them, wielding sticks, appeared somewhat trembling.

Clearly, as locals of Xiangshui County, these servants were aware of the brutal methods of the river gang bandits.

If a fight were to break out, these servants would likely be crippled or killed.

And who would dare to challenge the river bandits?

Just then, Hui Sanmei walked out from behind the screen and was shocked to see that the newcomer was one of the notorious leaders of the Water Gang.

But she still put on a polite smile and said to the bandit leader, "I didn't know it was Chief You here. I'm so sorry for not greeting you properly. I wonder what has happened to trouble you to come?"

Upon hearing this, You Qianglong remained seated in his armchair without moving, but a contemptuous smile appeared on his face.

Then he put down his tea and said to Hui Sanmei, "So that you know, my brothers from the gang went out today and were collecting tolls outside the city. Suddenly, some villains came out and killed all my brothers for no reason."

I heard from the vagrants in the city that these villains who killed my brother have entered your mansion.

"I wonder if Third Miss is aware of this matter?"

Chapter 243 This is Wenren Tianxia's daily life

Hearing You Qianglong's words, Hui Sanmei couldn't help but feel a little annoyed.

Anyone with a normal mind knows that the Water Gang is a group of water bandits, yet they are now crying wolf and accusing Chi Junlin and his group of villains.

This is a complete distortion of the truth.

However, at this moment she was powerless to do anything about You Qianglong and his group.

He could only force a smile and say, "This was originally a misunderstanding. The people that Chief You mentioned are indeed in my residence. However, they are not bad people, but rather benefactors of the Hui family. They are currently guests in the garden."

Previously, while passing through the official road, unaware of the local rules, he clashed with the gang members under Chief You and accidentally killed someone.

It was our guests' fault, and I apologize to Master You on their behalf.

I apologize for offending your gang!

When You Qianglong heard her say that, he shook his teacup in his hand, but his expression did not change.

Another burly man standing nearby grinned maliciously and said, "You think killing our men and then just apologizing is enough? Do you think our Water Gang is so easy to mess with?"

As soon as he finished speaking, the gang members standing to the side all stood up menacingly, looking as if this matter was not going to end well.

The Hui family servants around were extremely nervous, and their hands holding the sticks began to tremble slightly.

Hui Sanmei was also a little nervous, but she quickly calmed down and continued to say to You Qianglong, "I know that the brothers of Chief You have not had an easy life, and those gang members who died also had families and children."

How about this, Mr. Hui will pay fifty taels of silver for the funeral expenses of each person who dies in your gang this time.

In addition, I will give Chief You three hundred taels of silver and host a grand banquet at Hongyan Tower as an apology. How does that sound?

Upon hearing Hui Sanmei's words, all the gang members revealed greedy expressions, thinking that the Hui family was indeed wealthy and powerful.

Ten members of the Water Gang died this time, and Hui Shi immediately offered fifty taels of silver to each of them. That much money was more than enough to buy the lives of these bandits.

In addition to the three hundred taels of silver to apologize, Hongyanlou is the best restaurant in Xiangshui County. A good banquet there would cost at least a hundred taels of silver.

This time, she stood up for Chi Junlin and the others, which cost her a thousand taels of silver—a huge financial blow.

The sincerity cannot be said to be insufficient.

But just when everyone thought You Qianglong would agree, he stared intently at Hui Sanmei with greedy eyes.

Then he held up his finger and said, "One thousand taels of silver for each life."

Upon hearing You Qianglong's words, only two words came to Hui Sanmei's mind.

absurd!

Leaving aside whether the life of a member of the Water Gang is worth that much money, the Hui family's annual income is only a little over a thousand taels of silver.

How much of Wyeth's assets would he have to sell to make up for that amount of money?

You Qianglong's actions were pure extortion, and a ruthless one at that, an extortion aimed at ruining the Hui family!

Hui Sanmei's face gradually turned cold, and she looked at You Qianglong and said, "Chief You... do you have no intention of talking to us properly at all?"

You Qianglong then gave Hui Sanmei a greedy smile, his eyes like a greasy tongue rubbing against her body.

This made Hui Sanmei, a proud and beautiful woman with a strong sense of self-respect, feel as uncomfortable as if she had eaten a centipede.

Then You Qianglong slowly revealed his true purpose.

"It's not impossible for me to agree to the Third Miss's request, but I have long admired the Third Miss."

"If the third young lady would condescend to spend the night with us brothers, this matter might be resolved."

Upon hearing You Qianglong's words, Hui Sanmei immediately showed an expression of anger and embarrassment.

Meanwhile, the other members of the Water Gang also looked at Hui Sanmei with lewd expressions.

Hui Sanmei gritted her teeth and glared at You Qianglong, about to utter the words "wishful thinking."

You Qianglong then revealed an arrogant smile and continued, "Third Miss, you don't want the Hui clan to be watched by my Water Gang members day and night, do you?"

If what You Qianglong said before was extortion, then what he said now is a blatant threat.

It is clear that You Qianglong has long coveted the Hui family's assets and Hui Sanmei herself, and this extortion attempt was just a convenient pretext.

Even without Chi Junlin and the others, this scene would have happened sooner or later.

Chi Junlin and Wenren Tianxia came out with Hui Sanmei and stood aside to listen to the whole thing.

At this moment, Wenren Tianxia couldn't help but laugh and said to Hui Sanmei, "I told you your method wouldn't work. Jianghu matters should be resolved in a Jianghu way."

Upon hearing Wenren Tianxia's words, You Qianglong was somewhat surprised and turned to look at the girl who had spoken.

One of the gang members, mistaking her for a member of the Hui family, pointed at her arrogantly and said, "Since when did it become your place to talk back, you little wench? Do you think this matter will end peacefully? Who do you think you are?"

Wenren Tianxia replied with a smile, "I am a murderer."

Everyone was taken aback by Wenren Tianxia's answer.

Then he saw the two long swords at her waist and realized that she was the martial arts master who had killed a group of Water Gang members.

You Qianglong couldn't help but show a solemn expression, looking at Wenren Tianxia and saying, "So it's you who's been going against my Dongting Water Gang?"

"Correct."

"Good, you're brave enough to take responsibility for your actions!"

You Qianglong nodded and said, "Let me ask you, you killed ten members of my Water Gang, how do you intend to resolve this matter in the way of the martial arts world!"

"It's very simple."

Wenren Tianxia pointed at You Qianglong and his gang of bandits and said, "I'll kill you all. Then the matter will be over."

Everyone present was stunned when they heard Wenren Tianxia's words.

Immediately, the Water Gang members burst into wild laughter.

You Qianglong stared at the thin, withered girl before him, his face contorted with malice. "Do you know who I am? How dare you speak so arrogantly! You'd better call out your sect elders to speak with me!"

Wenren Tianxia sneered upon hearing this, looking You Qianglong up and down and saying, "You're all show and no substance. You've only practiced kung fu for a few years and you've already become arrogant and ignorant."

"I wouldn't even deign to lay a finger on trash like you in the past. To die by my hand today is a blessing you've accumulated over eight lifetimes!"

Upon hearing Ren Tianxia's even more arrogant words, one of the gang members immediately showed an expression of anger and shame, and shouted, "Arrogant!"

Then he drew a short sword from his waist and swung it at Wenren Tianxia!

When Wenren Tianxia saw the blade flashing down, he didn't move an inch.

It was just a flash of sword light.

Her hands remained on her waist.

But the group of people were frozen in place.

Fresh blood gushed from his neck.

Then he fell straight to the ground.

The other gang members, as well as You Qianglong, were all stunned and stood there.

Because they didn't see clearly how Wenren Tianxia made his move.

Seeing this scene, which was almost a replay of yesterday's events, Chi Junlin couldn't help but sigh and shake his head.

As she expected, things have indeed developed to this point.

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