Martial Arts Crossover: I am the strongest demonic monk of Tianlong Temple

Chapter 49 Taihu Gang

The bamboo tube that had been inserted into the window trembled slightly, and then wisps of pale white smoke billowed out from its mouth.

The aroma slowly permeated the room, carrying a sweet and cloying scent mixed with a fishy smell.

"This is... a mind-altering drug?!"

Chen Mo's eyes turned cold, and he immediately understood.

It is well known that the Bewitching Smoke is infamous in the martial arts world, and is one of the most common tricks used by the lowest-ranking villains.

Although it's difficult to gain access to high society and the methods used are extremely despicable, it must be admitted that they are sometimes effective.

Countless renowned masters have fallen from grace simply because of a moment of carelessness.

Falling victim to this seemingly insignificant smoke could result in anything from financial ruin to death.

Unexpectedly, such despicable tactics were used against Chen Mo.

"You're courting death!"

A cold glint flashed in Chen Mo's eyes, and killing intent arose instantly.

Whatever these people are trying to do, using such dirty methods late at night is a capital offense.

"Amitabha."

A thought struck him, and his right index finger silently pointed out.

Ultimate Technique – One-Finger Divine Skill!

In an instant, a finger strike, condensed to its extreme, shot out through the air!

"laugh--"

A barely audible sound.

The thin layer of window paper didn't even tremble; it remained perfectly intact.

However, the man in black who was leaning out the window, puffing out his cheeks and blowing the sleeping gas with all his might, suddenly stopped.

A charred hole the size of a finger suddenly appeared on his forehead.

The sneer on his face froze instantly, his eyes still revealing a hint of excitement and greed at his impending success.

Struck by the finger strike, before they could react, their consciousness was plunged into complete darkness.

The bamboo tube in his hand fell to the ground with a thud, and wisps of the bewitching smoke inside continued to escape.

boom!

The heavy thud of the corpse falling to the ground was exceptionally clear in the silent night.

"Zhao Laosi!"

Hearing the commotion, the man in black who was keeping watch nearby turned around and saw Zhao Laosi fall backward.

The shocking blood hole on his forehead was gushing out red and white substances.

He was so terrified that he screamed in shock!

I thought this would be a sure thing, a cushy job that I could easily get, just like before. Who would have thought that something like this would happen?

"Oh no, we've kicked a hornet's nest!"

"Get out of here when the wind gets strong!"

Another experienced man in black reacted quickly, seeing that Zhao Laosi's death was so bizarre.

They hadn't even seen how the other party made their move, so how could they not realize that they had been exposed?

And this time, it ran into a steel plate that couldn't be harder than the hardest steel plate!

He made a snap decision and, in a hoarse voice, gave the signal to retreat.

At the same time, he retreated rapidly, wanting to escape from here as soon as possible.

The other men in black, having recovered from their shock, were terrified.

They all used their lightness skills to flee in different directions like startled rabbits.

Whoosh whoosh! ! !

Several more bursts of energy shot out, striking their vital acupoints on the backs with pinpoint accuracy.

The group remained frozen in their fleeing postures, as if they had been immobilized by a spell.

"Squeak-"

The door to the side room was gently pushed open, and Chen Mo walked out slowly. Moonlight shone on his face, revealing a peaceful expression.

"Amitabha."

He clasped his hands together and asked, "What brings you gentlemen here so late at night?"

His voice was gentle and clear. If these men in black hadn't seen the black hole on Zhao Laosi's forehead from which blood was still gushing, they would have thought he was harmless.

The man in black who had exclaimed earlier suddenly found his crotch wet, and a foul odor filled the night air.

His eyes revealed extreme terror; it was originally his job to spray the sedative smoke.

If Zhao Laosi hadn't suddenly gotten the urge to try blowing smoke, he would have been the one who died just now.

Chen Mo walked straight up to a man in black who appeared to be the leader and casually released his speech-impairing pressure point.

"No, don't kill me!"

The man in black, whose pressure points had been released, immediately begged for mercy, "Master, spare my life!"

"My father is Liu Canglan, the head of the Xuanwu Hall of the Taihu Gang."

"You...you can't kill me. If you kill me, the Taihu Gang will never let you get away with it."

"Oh? You're from the Taihu Gang?"

Chen Mo raised an eyebrow slightly upon hearing this.

Before he came to Suzhou, he had heard Mu Wanqing mention the reputation of the Taihu Gang.

The large gang is divided into five halls: Azure Dragon Hall, White Tiger Hall, Vermilion Bird Hall, Black Tortoise Hall, and Yellow Dragon Hall.

Each hall has its own specific function.

Having dominated the Taihu Lake basin for many years, it can be said to be the absolute hegemon of the waterways in Jiangnan.

They not only monopolized shipping and fishing on Taihu Lake, but also ran a business as bodyguards for the grain transport vessels.

They were also secretly involved in salt and iron smuggling, and their influence was deeply entrenched.

Its leader, Huang Jiulong, was known as the "River-Turning Dragon" and was a renowned master for many years.

Because of its large number of members, the Taihu Gang was naturally a mixed bag, with all sorts of people.

A large portion of its members are composed of thugs and hooligans.

Using the name of the Taihu Gang, they acted recklessly and committed all sorts of evil deeds.

Seeing that Chen Mo remained silent, the man in black assumed that he was intimidated by the reputation of the Taihu Gang, and a sense of relief arose in his heart.

His tone hardened slightly, "This...master, I think tonight is also a misunderstanding!"

"Since you know about our Taihu Gang, things are easier to discuss."

"As the saying goes, no fight, no friendship. If you let us go, then... then give Zhao Laosi a hundred or eighty taels of gold as compensation."

"I, Liu Zhou, can make the decision that tonight's matter will be let go and will not be pursued further."

After he finished speaking, he even tried to force a threatening look into his eyes.

Seeing Liu Zhou's cluelessness about the current situation, Chen Mo couldn't help but chuckle and shake his head.

"Since you are from the Taihu Gang, why did you launch a sneak attack on us in the middle of the night?"

"Um?!"

Liu Zhou looked very dissatisfied. "What sneak attack?"

"Didn't I just say it was a misunderstanding? Are you questioning what I said?!"

Just then, the door to the side room was pushed open again.

Awakened by the noise in the courtyard, Mu Wanqing came out, rubbing her sleepy eyes. "Husband, why is it so noisy? What happened?"

The moonlight, like water, shone on her face, which was not veiled.

Under the moonlight, her exquisitely beautiful face resembled that of a celestial being, with a few strands of black hair hanging down her cheeks, adding to her languid charm.

Liu Zhou stared wide-eyed, almost drooling.

He swore he had never seen such beauty in his life, and his initial fear was instantly replaced by lust.

"Cough cough."

Liu Zhou feigned composure and said arrogantly to Chen Mo, "Little monk, you just questioned what I said, and I'm very angry."

He stared greedily at Mu Wanqing, "Unless... you offer this young lady to me as an apology."

"Then I'll forgive you for questioning me earlier, otherwise..."

Chapter 50 Xuanwu Hall

Hearing this, Chen Mo was amused for the first time by a complete idiot.

Is this idiot not seeing that he's still kneeling, or is there something else going on?

Although Mu Wanqing hadn't figured out the current situation, she knew these people weren't good people just because they were all dressed in night clothes.

She stood beside Chen Mo, her hand already on the short knife at her waist.

Chen Mo chuckled, his gaze sweeping over the frozen men in black before finally settling on Liu Zhou. "You...you don't actually think this humble monk is afraid of your so-called Taihu Gang, do you?!"

Before he finished speaking, he flicked his sleeve, and several sharp finger gusts shot out, as fast as lightning.

"Puff puff!"

Several muffled thuds followed, and apart from Liu Zhou, all the other men in black simultaneously developed shocking bloody holes in the back of their heads.