So, Xu Zhengyang still grabbed the hair of the pitiful old Taoist priest who was groaning miserably, and said, "If you don't show me your skills today, I won't let you off the hook."
Shouts erupted again from the crowd below, but no one dared to step forward and gamble that the cold-faced young man wouldn't fire.
Guan Jie was completely stunned by what had just happened. Good heavens! Why was this Mr. Xu so angry? Nothing serious had happened today; no one had really provoked him. It seemed this guy had come here deliberately to cause trouble… Xu Zhengyang had caused a huge mess, but someone would naturally smooth things over for him afterwards, and no one would dare to pursue the matter. But what about me? Guan Jie's mind was in complete turmoil. After today, everyone at the Bamboo Garden Club would inevitably know that he was the one who brought Xu Zhengyang in.
Whoosh...
Four or five burly men rushed in from outside. When they saw Zhu Jun holding two guns, they did not show much surprise or fear. Their expressions were equally cold and their aura equally sharp.
Following behind them were a man and a woman dressed casually.
Because of her good makeup and skincare, the woman's real age was impossible to guess, and she showed no surprise at the scene inside. She walked in calmly, her eyes, like autumn water, lightly sweeping over Xu Zhengyang and Zhu Jun's faces before seemingly ignoring their powerful and domineering aura and focusing on the faces of all the members.
"I'm sorry to have startled you all." The woman smiled faintly, her voice calm and even. "Please come to the private room to rest. All expenses at the Bamboo Garden Club today are on the house."
As soon as these words were spoken, everyone suddenly realized what was going on.
Yes, what are we doing standing here? Let's get out of here! This place is too dangerous; we shouldn't stay any longer.
As for Master Xuanyi… he's a powerful immortal, naturally capable of protecting himself, and nothing will happen to him. Besides, with the owner of the Bamboo Garden Club here, do we need to try and make a name for ourselves?
The group began to whisper among themselves as they walked out, glancing back at the room every now and then.
"etc!"
A clear, crisp voice rang out in the room. It wasn't loud, but it sounded like the roar of a dragon and the cry of a phoenix, clearly reaching everyone's ears and minds.
Everyone stopped in their tracks, staring at the young man who was still clutching Xuan Yi's long hair.
Xu Zhengyang didn't even glance at the woman, just as she ignored his presence, treating her as nothing more than a trivial matter. What a joke! Trying to act all high and mighty in front of me, what a pretentious air! Xu Zhengyang's sharp gaze swept over the crowd, his left hand rising and sweeping across the air in a sweeping gesture, as he slowly said, "Let me remind you fools, the ways of health preservation can be learned, but becoming an immortal and living forever is purely a lie, you idiots."
A buzz of whispers arose.
Xu Zhengyang turned around, looked down slightly at the pitiful old man, and said, "Is that so...?"
“Tell them that you’re just fooling them.”
...
Master Xuanyi didn't speak. He closed his eyes and fainted from the pain.
The poor old man.
A brief silence fell over the room, so quiet it seemed everyone was holding their breath.
"Brother, I don't know what I, Lin Xiangxi, have done to offend you? Why are you causing this scene at the Bamboo Garden Club?" The woman could no longer ignore Xu Zhengyang's presence and could no longer remain arrogant. She looked directly at Xu Zhengyang and spoke calmly.
Xu Zhengyang shook his head and said, "I don't know you."
That's an irrelevant answer.
Lin Xiangxi suppressed her anger. At first, she didn't really take Xu Zhengyang seriously. She thought he was just a rich second-generation or official's son from somewhere, a hothead who didn't know his place and had encountered some unpleasantness, which was why he was so reckless.
But now it seems that this young man is truly fearless.
There are two reasons: first, this young man is brainless; second, he has a powerful background that makes him so arrogant.
So even in a place like this mountain city, Lin Xiangxi could be said to have connections in both the legitimate and underworld circles. Even local high-ranking officials and dignitaries had to show her respect and deference. Now, facing Xu Zhengyang, Lin Xiangxi had to think twice. She knew all too well what it meant to have someone even more powerful, and she understood that the world was vast and unpredictable, far beyond the limited world she held in her heart.
"Young brother, release Master Xuanyi, and let's talk in private, shall we?" Lin Xiangxi said calmly.
Xu Zhengyang shook his head again and said, "I don't have time."
"Then what do you want to do? Kill Master Xuanyi in front of everyone?" Lin Xiangxi could no longer suppress her anger, and her voice was filled with rage.
"Him? So what if I killed him?" Xu Zhengyang sneered, then looked at the astonished crowd and said with great amusement, "I didn't mean anything else. Don't do these scams about cultivating immortality and becoming gods anymore. They really annoy me... Alright, that's all. You guys have fun."
After saying that, Xu Zhengyang casually tossed aside the Taoist Master Xuanyi, who was destined to die and had already fainted, and then stepped down.
It seems they're going to leave without a care in the world.
"You won't be able to leave so easily!"
The man beside Lin Xiangxi blocked Xu Zhengyang's path, his eyes cold and filled with murderous intent.
However, to everyone's surprise, when the man stepped in front of Xu Zhengyang... a gunshot rang out!
The man staggered a few steps, regaining his balance, and clutched his arm, staring incredulously at the young man who had been holding two guns.
Everyone was stunned!
He really dared to fire!
It was simply because someone wanted to stop his master from leaving; it was simply because Lin Xiangxi's top expert uttered those dangerous words.
"Get out of the way!"
Zhu Jun's voice rang out coldly as he pointed guns at the crowd with both hands. There was no panic in his eyes, only a kind of persistence and determination and... something that should not be described by feelings at all—duty.
Swish!
The men who had entered before Lin Xiangxi drew their pistols, but fortunately, Lin Xiangxi reacted quickly, waving her hand to stop them from firing. However, although the men remained motionless, they blocked Xu Zhengyang's path.
Zhu Jun turned to look at Xu Zhengyang and said, "Boss."
It was obvious that if Xu Zhengyang had just given the word, Zhu Jun would have used his two guns to kill everyone in his way without hesitation.
Xu Zhengyang shook his head and looked at Lin Xiangxi, saying, "I don't have time to waste here with you. Tell them to get out of the way!"
Lin Xiangxi was extremely shocked. She never expected that just two people, surrounded by so many people, would actually dare to fire first! Lin Xiangxi did not respond to Xu Zhengyang's warning, but turned to look at the middle-aged man who had first warned Xu Zhengyang, saying those two useless words about not being able to get away with it.
The man understood, but hesitated for a moment. Finally, his face darkened, and he gritted his teeth, taking a step out from the crowd. He pulled out his identification from his suit and said in a deep voice, "Put down your guns. I am Hao Nianzeng, the deputy director of the Shancheng City Public Security Bureau. Your actions are already criminal. Don't make another mistake!"
Zhu Jun frowned slightly, but the gun barrel that had been pointed at Hao Nianzeng since he came out did not move away.
This shocked everyone even more; they knew who this person was, yet they still dared to point a gun at him…
Xu Zhengyang nodded as if he were listening to a subordinate's report, and said, "So, these armed men are from your Public Security Bureau, right?"
Lin Xiangxi turned her head and signaled to her subordinates to quickly put away their guns.
Gu Nianceng was filled with regret. He had planned to take a day off to relax and attend some classes, but who would have thought such a thing would happen? If he had known this would happen, he would have been better off spending the day with his wife and children. Now he was stuck in a difficult situation and couldn't get away.
It's obvious that this young man is someone important; he doesn't take me, the deputy director of the public security bureau in this metropolis, seriously at all.
As for the idea that the young man's subordinates could use the shooting incident as grounds for prosecution, Gu Nianceng was far too foolish to believe it would have any effect. It's like asking, if his own son were to injure a classmate with a knife at school, would he be held criminally liable?
Wang Yonggan had already made an emergency call, summoning seven or eight ghost messengers who rode on the shoulders of all the dangerous people in the room.
Be ready to poop at any time, or rather, control it.
"Brother, let's go..." Ouyang Ying advised with some concern.
Although she understood that Xu Zhengyang was unlikely to be harmed under these circumstances, she was still somewhat worried. Bullets don't discriminate; what if he got hurt? Even if Zhu Jun were to get injured, it wouldn't be good.
Xu Zhengyang ignored Ouyang Ying's advice and looked at the bureau chief, saying, "What? Still thinking of keeping me here?"
"You..." Gu Nianzeng gritted his teeth. Since today's events had already exposed him, he knew he was in deep trouble. So he said firmly, "No matter who you are, if you break the law, you will be prosecuted! You can't leave!"
Xu Zhengyang smiled and said, "Get out of the way!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Xu Zhengyang didn't hesitate at all and strode into the crowd.
Volume Six, Chapter 339: Powerful, influential, and in the right
The meaning of the idiom "a cornered dog will jump over the wall" is probably clear to everyone.
Therefore, we must admit that some people who are able to become high-ranking officials or earn more money than ordinary people are definitely quicker and more resourceful than ordinary people.
However, being quick to react and quick to learn is not always a good thing.
Especially those with malicious intentions.
As Xu Zhengyang strode out as if no one else was around, Gu Nianceng and Lin Xiangxi's first thought was to stop him, to absolutely not let him leave, even if it meant... killing him! The reason was simple: such a person's identity was absolutely obvious. Although they didn't know his name, he was definitely a person with a powerful background. It was all too clear what would happen after he left.
Lin Xiangxi snorted coldly: "We can't leave!"
So the burly men at the Bamboo Garden Club almost simultaneously drew their pistols, and a few shots rang out. As they drew their guns, Zhu Jun was about to pull the trigger and call them out one by one, but Xu Zhengyang reached out and grabbed his index finger, saying softly, "It's alright."
Zhu Jun frowned in confusion.
At that moment, several men with pistols turned around and pointed their guns at Lin Xiangxi and the onlookers.
Gu Nianceng bowed deeply and gestured with his right hand, indicating that he was asking Xu Zhengyang to leave.
"What are you going to do?" Lin Xiangxi asked in surprise.
Xu Zhengyang walked over calmly, leaving the crowd speechless and involuntarily making way for him. Zhu Jun, looking rather puzzled, walked backwards behind Xu Zhengyang, holding two pistols and warily watching the crowd.
No one stopped him.
The gunman was unable to fire, Lin Xiangxi was stunned in surprise, and the members were filled with fear. They simply didn't care, preferring to mind their own business…
However, Xu Zhengyang knew very well that he couldn't just walk away from this matter.
After all, anyone randomly selected from the attendees is a prominent figure in the local community, or a well-known celebrity or director in the entertainment industry. If they were to simply walk out like that, the impact in this information and internet age would be immense.
If Xu Zhengyang really leaves like this, he might end up as a fugitive with a criminal record, and a notorious playboy backed by the Li family's power.
So after leaving the secluded courtyard, Xu Zhengyang turned to Zhu Jun, who still had a cold expression and was tense, and said, "Don't be nervous, it's alright. Notify Li Chengzong and tell him what happened today. Have him contact his superiors and make arrangements."
"Yes." Zhu Jun snapped out of his daze, realizing that no one had chased after him from inside, it must be that his boss had used his unpredictable abilities again. So Zhu Jun immediately took out his phone and contacted Li Chengzong, telling him everything that had just happened.
Ouyang Ying cheered excitedly like a happy little bird, "Brother, you were so cool just now! You were so handsome!"
Xu Zhengyang was both amused and exasperated. He shook his head and walked to a pavilion not far from the gate of the Bamboo Garden Clubhouse. He sat down on a bamboo chair as if he were a tourist and casually beckoned to the waiter, who was unaware of what was happening inside, to serve him tea.
The scenery in the park is indeed beautiful, undisturbed by the autumn wind...
...
Inside the bamboo house in the secluded courtyard, Lin Xiangxi was angry, suppressing her anger, and trembling all over, but she could not unleash her fury in front of so many guests.
Even under such special circumstances, Lin Xiangxi still had to be mindful of her image and not let the VIP members of the Bamboo Garden Club realize that this was not a safe place, or let them think that the owner of the club and the Bamboo Garden Club were most likely to cease to exist from this moment on.
Moreover, she was somewhat hesitant to unleash her female power.
Because her own fierce and ruthless subordinates were currently pointing guns at her and her guests; the deputy director of the Public Security Bureau stood silently to the side, still maintaining a respectful demeanor.
Lin Xiangxi didn't understand what was going on.
Gu Nianceng quickly came to his senses, and immediately exclaimed, "President Lin, what happened?"
"Director Gu, who was that just now? He seemed to know you quite well!" Lin Xiangxi snorted coldly.
At this moment, Lin Xiangxi's men also came to their senses, put away their guns with puzzled expressions, looked at each other, and asked with their eyes what had just happened and what they had done.
"I'm sorry to have startled you all!" Lin Xiangxi's eyes were incredibly sharp, and she instantly saw through the confusion and innocence of his subordinates and Gu Nianceng. Although Lin Xiangxi didn't understand the reason, now was not the time for questioning and investigation. So, with a gloomy face, she said this to the guests who were whispering among themselves, and turned to leave.