Chapter 263: Chapter 262: Pushing Things Too Far
Pang Hongyi said, "What do you mean ’going too far’? I simply haven’t seen Brother Gongsun in a long time and miss him dearly!"
"Our principles are different; we have nothing to discuss. I may be lazy and indulgent, but I have a bottom line—I have never harmed an innocent person," Gongsun Shengheng said coldly.
But Rao Zhigang countered, "Are you implying that we’ve done many depraved things, or that we’re utterly evil?"
Gongsun Shengheng was in a very difficult position. It was not the time for conflict, but the two men were pushing him too far. Especially with his side weakened and outnumbered, the situation was grim.
Thus, Gongsun Shengheng said, "Whether you’ve done such things or not, you both know perfectly well. I don’t need to remind you. Now, please get out of my way!"
"Quite the temper," the two sneered. "You can go, but you have to leave your sister behind. She can have a few drinks with us!"
After all, Gongsun Linglong’s beauty was renowned throughout Jinmen. Previously, they would never have dared to act this way, but times had changed. Now that the Mo Sect was beginning to re-emerge from the Secular World, they had its support and acted with brazen impunity. In Jinmen, if they fancied a woman, they would simply drag her away. If someone displeased them, they would beat them to death. They had committed countless wicked deeds in the city, but no one dared to stop them.
Though drunk, Gongsun Linglong still managed to curse, "You two beasts! You’re nothing but villains! If you dare lay a hand on me tonight, the Gongsun Family will never let you go!"
"Hah! You really think we’re afraid of your Gongsun Family? It won’t be long before your precious family is eradicated!"
"But before that happens, why don’t you have a little fun with us brothers?" they taunted, immediately moving toward Gongsun Linglong.
Gongsun Shengheng and his men rushed to intercept them, but his subordinates were instantly knocked down by the two young masters’ flunkies. They had, after all, already been injured by Ye Fan earlier.
Gongsun Shengheng unleashed his power, but at that moment, Rao Zhigang’s palm strike sent him flying backward. Before he even hit the ground, Pang Hongyi landed a vicious kick to his abdomen. He crashed to the ground, unable to get up. The injury was severe.
"Brother!" Gongsun Linglong cried out, trying to rush to his side. But in the blink of an eye, Pang Hongyi grabbed her. "Sweet beauty," he said with a lecherous grin, "let your big brother dote on you now, heh heh heh!"
"Let go of me!" Gongsun Linglong struggled desperately, but she wasn’t strong to begin with, and her drunken state left her completely unable to resist Pang Hongyi.
Just as Pang Hongyi was about to have his way, a slender hand shot out like a gust of wind and slapped him across the face. The newcomer was Ye Fan.
Three of Pang Hongyi’s teeth were knocked out instantly. But that wasn’t all. Ye Fan followed up with a kick to the chest that sent him flying.
Seeing his brother injured, Rao Zhigang was the first to charge forward. However, he couldn’t change the outcome. Ye Fan kicked him in his most vulnerable spot. Rao Zhigang’s face went white as he was defeated in a single move.
Seeing Gongsun Linglong about to collapse, Ye Fan quickly stepped forward and caught her. Her light red hair made her seem surprisingly delicate.
"It’s you!" she said, looking at him.
Clearly, Ye Fan’s sudden appearance had caught her completely off guard. She never imagined that he would come to her rescue.
Ye Fan had only returned because he had forgotten his jacket. Even though the siblings had just tried to frame him and have him beaten, they were still descendants of Gongsun Chou. He felt he had to lend them a hand in front of outsiders.
"That’s right, it’s me," Ye Fan confirmed.
He helped Gongsun Linglong to the side of the car. As she leaned against the luxury vehicle, her gaze grew distant. I can’t believe it. The person who saved me at the most critical moment is the one I despise the most. She was utterly lost, the complexity of her emotions beyond words.
Rao Zhigang’s and Pang Hongyi’s followers charged, but they were no match for Ye Fan. He leaped into the air and threw a punch, instantly felling one of them. They were facing a terrifying opponent.
Within about a minute, Ye Fan had taken down the entire group. Only then did Gongsun Shengheng realize how wrong he had been. Ye Fan’s strength was far beyond what he had imagined. He had mistakenly thought Ye Fan was only slightly stronger than his own men. No wonder the Ancestor holds him in such high regard.
Ye Fan turned to Rao Zhigang and the others and said calmly, "Gentlemen, it’s best to be merciful when you can."
"Who the hell do you think you are, meddling in our affairs? From this moment on, no one can protect you!" Rao Zhigang and his companion barked. Although they could see Ye Fan’s skills were exceptional, they relied on the power of their families and refused to back down.
"Who I am isn’t important," Ye Fan replied. "What is important is that you’d better not try any tricks with me. I don’t want to kill you."
"Hahaha! How arrogant!" the two scoffed.
At that moment, a shadow emerged from the darkness.
"Lord Protector!" the two exclaimed, recognizing the newcomer.
It was the Guardian in Black. They were instantly invigorated, overjoyed that a Mo Sect Guardian had appeared in person. This man was from the Mo Sect, here to collect funds from the Pang and Rao families, as they supplied all of the sect’s finances in exchange for its protection.
"A Mo Sect Guardian!" The Gongsun siblings’ faces turned deathly pale. The Guardian’s power was formidable; just a year ago, he had killed an elder from their family. They knew they stood no chance against the Mo Sect. If the Guardian hadn’t been wary of the Flame Valley backing the Gongsun Family, and if the Mo Sect wasn’t still in the process of re-emerging, he would have annihilated the Gongsun Family long ago.
He had come this time on behalf of the Pang and Rao families to eradicate the Gongsuns. After all, with the Mo Sect’s re-emergence, what was the Kuangwu Sect in comparison?
The Mo Sect Guardian glared at the two. "You have disgraced the Mo Sect. Get out of my sight!"
"Yes!" they replied, not daring to argue. They had no complaints and obediently stood to the side.
"Hurry, get out of here!" Gongsun Linglong urgently warned Ye Fan. The Mo Sect Guardian’s strength was nearly on par with their own Ancestor’s. Even if Ye Fan was strong, she knew he was no match for a foe of that caliber.
However, Ye Fan didn’t move an inch.
The Mo Sect Guardian turned his attention to Ye Fan. "You should consider the master before you beat the dog. You’ve beaten the dogs of my Mo Sect, so how should we settle this account?"
Though the words were harsh, they were true. The Pang and Rao families were indeed the Mo Sect’s dogs, which was the very source of their arrogance.
"They were courting death, so don’t blame me," Ye Fan said calmly. "Besides, don’t try to scare me with the Mo Sect’s reputation. I am not afraid of the Mo Sect!" he declared with an imposing air. Though he had heard the Mo Sect was powerful and excelled in Qimen Dunjia and other esoteric arts, as someone who had reached the Emperor Level, Ye Fan feared no battle.
The Mo Sect Guardian sneered at him. "You will regret this."
"I have never regretted anything I’ve done," Ye Fan replied. "How do you propose we settle this?"
"Settle this? With your death, of course!" The Mo Sect Guardian’s killing intent surged as he brandished a sharp Iron Claw and charged toward Ye Fan.
