Enlightenment: Beginning as a Disposable Warrior-Chapter 129 - 111: Settling Grudges, Unmasking the Mastermind!

"Shangguan Feng, do you think this old man has lost his wits? Shut up! If you dare to say another word, this old man will kill you on the spot."

As soon as these words were spoken, Shangguan Feng and the others were even more silent as the grave. At this time, Gu Feng's gaze swept over the other four people and finally landed on the white-haired elder.

"Lin Zhen, you speak."

The white-haired elder holding a sword glanced at Shangguan Feng, whose face had turned pale. He gritted his teeth and said, "Respected Gang Leader, tonight, Vice Gang Leader Shangguan ordered us to set up a Banquet of Hongmen here to surround and assassinate Li Feiyu attending the banquet."

With these words, footsteps sounded outside the hall. Li Zhihe waved his hand to signal the Cyan Cloud Army to wait outside, then strode into the hall with the majestic gait of a tiger and dragon, dressed in a light green official robe with a tiger head design.

The instant Li Zhihe was seen, Shangguan Feng and the others immediately realized that Gang Leader Gu Feng was not trying to side with outsiders, but wanted to save them as much as possible.

It must be known that the Demon Slayer Bureau was personally established by the founding emperor of Great Yan to slay demons and exorcise evil while overseeing local officials. Even though the Cyan Cloud Demon Slayer Bureau was declining, it still represented the government, it represented Great Yan!

"Gang Leader Gu, the matter of Shangguan Feng is an internal affair of your Qingfeng Gang, not something I will intervene in." Li Zhihe's eyes swept across the scene like a falcon, finally settling on Su Mu.

"But Li Feiyu is a Silver Order Blade Catcher registered with the Demon Slayer Bureau. He's one of our people."

"Director Li!"

Su Mu was startled. Although he had planned to leverage Li Zhihe and the Cyan Cloud Demon Slayer Bureau's power, he hadn't expected Li Zhihe to stand up for him tonight.

He noticed that Li Zhihe wore his official robe tonight, evidently intending to forcefully protect Su Mu under the name of the Demon Slayer Bureau.

Su Mu immediately understood that whether Li Zhihe appeared by chance or by intent, he owed Li Zhihe a favor. He clasped his hands and bowed to Li Zhihe.

"Li Feiyu, come back with me."

However, Su Mu shook his head lightly upon hearing this. "Director Li, my grudges with the Qingfeng Gang have not been settled."

Li Zhihe frowned slightly but still sharply flicked his sleeves, remaining firm. "Alright, tonight the grudges will be cleared, I'll wait for you downstairs."

Su Mu squinted his eyes slightly. At this moment, the light from Li Zhihe's hidden destiny surged violently, incidentally condensing into a blood-eyed eagle with a wingspan of more than a meter, its feathers brimming with a murderous aura.

Destiny transforms into a falcon!

This was the second phenomenon of destiny Su Mu had seen. The moment the blood-eyed eagle appeared, a formless grand momentum enveloped the entire hall from around Li Zhihe.

Causing Liu Qing and the others to groan softly, the Qi Blood and Power within them roiled relentlessly, even making Gang Leader Gu Feng's face change slightly.

With that, Li Zhihe turned and left, his official boots tapping on the ground, the jade belt at his waist clinking loudly.

After Li Zhihe left, Gu Feng looked at Su Mu with a gentle demeanor. "Not bad, 'Unparalleled Boxing and Stick Skills' Li Feiyu, young friend Li's prowess is indeed worthy of his name, truly a hero among the youth..."

"This old man has crippled one of Shangguan Feng's arms, the offending Zheng Shan is dead, and there's the matter of more than ten Qingfeng Gang members' lives here. Young friend Li, how about sparing a life on behalf of this old man?"

"Shangguan Feng must die."

Su Mu directly refused coldly, regardless of Gu Feng's favor. He only knew that leaving a treacherous person like Shangguan Feng would surely lead to recurring troubles in the future; tonight, no matter what, he wouldn't spare Shangguan Feng.

"Gang Leader, this is not just my personal grudge, there's also the purple shirt..." Shangguan Feng gritted his teeth, his face filled with resentment, but his words were abruptly cut off.

"Bang!"

Shangguan Feng's eyes widened suddenly, his skull shattered, blood flowing from his seven orifices, as Gu Feng struck him with a palm. In his dying moment, Shangguan Feng glanced at Gu Feng with disbelief. 𝘧𝑟𝑒𝑒𝘸𝘦𝘣𝑛𝑜𝘷𝑒𝓁.𝘤𝘰𝓂

Splatter!

Instantly, his perfectly good head exploded on the spot, blood mixed with brain matter splattered everywhere. Shangguan Feng died without peace, having worked diligently for the Qingfeng Gang, only to end up being killed by Gu Feng's palm.

For a moment, the hall was silent, except for the sound of swallowing. This Vice Gang Leader Shangguan Feng was unexpectedly killed by a single palm of Gang Leader Gu Feng, clearly revealing that the seemingly gentle and cultivated Gu Gang Leader was not as benevolent as he appeared.

To have developed the Qingfeng Gang into one of the Five Great Powers of Cyan Cloud and becoming increasingly prosperous, Gu Feng was no ordinary person, but a ruthless figure who devours without leaving bones.

"Shangguan Feng is dead..." After killing Shangguan Feng, Gu Feng stood with both arms behind him, "Young friend Li, I've given you an explanation. How about letting bygones be bygones with him?"

However, Su Mu clearly heard Shangguan Feng mentioning at the moment of his death that it wasn't solely his personal grudge to kill Su Mu; there was someone behind him who wanted Su Mu dead.

"Gu Gang Leader's good means, normally I've no grudge with Shangguan Feng, yet he went through so much trouble to set up a Banquet of Hongmen against me. Now that he's killed, how can I find the real culprit?"

Su Mu's eyes flickered and did not mention Zhou Qing intentionally. Everyone could see that Shangguan Feng was about to reveal the mastermind before he died, but Gu Feng acted first, killing him with a palm.

"This Gu Gang Leader... Today must be here for killing and silencing."

At that moment, Su Mu realized this, his eyes fixed on Gu Feng, waiting for an explanation from this Gang Leader Gu.

Gu Feng glanced at Su Mu, shook his head, "Why ask this old man, young friend Li knows whom you've offended. Since ancient times, commoners cannot fight officials."

Since ancient times, commoners cannot fight officials?!

Instantly, Su Mu squinted his eyes as Gu Feng subtly indicated his stance. Gu Feng and the Qingfeng Gang didn't want to fight with the government. Then, who has the nerve to compete with the government?

The answer was obvious.

The Rebel Army, the Black Mountain Rebel Army!

One of the Four Protectors of the Black Mountain Rebel Army, the Cyan-Faced Bat King dared to scheme against Li Qiu, the Qingyun County Captain. Let alone Li Feiyu was just an insignificant Blade Catcher affiliated with the Demon Slayer Bureau.

"Is it the Cyan-Faced Bat King?… No, what Shangguan Feng last uttered was 'Purple Shirt,' not Cyan-faced, besides the Cyan-Faced Bat King probably doesn't know it was me that day."

"Is it for Flame Banner Zhou Tiande, why didn't they act earlier?"

"Who is this 'Purple Shirt' Shangguan Feng mentioned?"

For a time, Su Mu's thoughts raced, numerous clues flashed in his mind, yet they were disparate and couldn't be directly connected, leaving his mind chaotic.

Currently, the only clear point was that all clues pointed to the Black Mountain Rebel Army, it's someone from the Black Mountain Rebel Army trying to kill him!

Attempting to avenge Zhou Qing, Shangguan Feng was just a tool in the Rebel Army's hands, either used to kill indirectly or willingly manipulated by them.

At this moment, Su Mu was unaware that the grudges involved not only Flame Banner Zhou Tiande but also traced back to the Black Insect Elder. The Black Insect Elder was the Alchemist the Black Mountain Celestial King wanted, but was killed by Su Mu, and the Lifespan Extension Pill meant as a gift was taken by Su Mu.

Unbeknownst to him, Su Mu had dealt the Black Mountain Celestial King a harsh blow!

Whoosh-----

Exhaling lightly, Su Mu immediately understood the intention of Gu Gang Leader. This person didn't want to take sides, didn't want to offend the government nor did he want to offend the Black Mountain Rebel Army easily.

It caused Su Mu's heart to sink; someone able to make a powerhouse like Gu Feng so apprehensive, weighing equally to the government in his mind, the Black Mountain Rebel Army must be far more formidable than Su Mu estimated.

With this in mind, Gu Feng had already subtly disclosed the mastermind, showing his sincerity. Su Mu also knew that pursuing the matter further today wouldn't yield results, naturally containing his serious murderous intent.

Gu Feng noticed Su Mu restraining his murderous intent, a gleam flashed in his eyes, immediately taking a step back and apologizing.

"Seems young friend Li has thought it through. The Qingfeng Gang is not an enemy of young friend. I was unaware of today's matter in advance, having rushed here as soon as I heard, but unfortunately still a step late. The culprit Shangguan Feng has been punished. Young friend is here for the Muscle Strengthening Formula..."

"As compensation, I can gift the formula to young friend, but young friend must agree to a condition that today's matter remains confidential."

(Apologies, the author had to go out for the weekend, today's update is delayed.)