Chapter 104: Fifth Master Zhu
Cheng Yuan was a little touched. He never would have thought that Hu Shishi would storm the Patrol Office, fully armed, just for him!
This was a rather large favor.
The squad members behind Hu Shishi raised their guns, aimed them at Constable Xing’s men, and shouted, "Drop your weapons immediately! Otherwise, we are authorized to use lethal force!"
Constable Xing’s men were stunned. After all, the difference in firepower was immense. They all turned to look at Zhang Qiang.
Zhang Qiang was also completely bewildered. This was the first time he had ever encountered such a situation!
After a quick assessment, Zhang Qiang whispered in Zhu Yunhu’s ear, "Young Master Hu, a wise man knows not to fight a losing battle. You should know what Miss Hu is like..."
Zhu Yunhu was terrified of Hu Shishi, but with so many people watching, he was representing his father. He couldn’t lose face for his dad!
Zhu Yunhu didn’t lower his gun. He said in a low voice, "Hu Shishi, aren’t you being a bit too domineering? Barging into the Patrol Office with your people, are you trying to stage a rebellion? Believe it or not, I can file a complaint against you with the Battle Department’s tribunal!"
Hu Shishi stared coldly at Zhu Yunhu. "Domineering is what I do! Go ahead and file your complaint if you’ve got the guts! I’m giving you three seconds to drop your gun! Otherwise, I’m opening fire! Three! Two! One!"
Hu Shishi counted way too fast, her finger already tightening on the trigger.
Beads of sweat broke out on Zhu Yunhu’s forehead. He was absolutely certain that this crazy woman, Hu Shishi, was capable of anything!
Humiliated, Zhu Yunhu lowered his gun!
BANG!
The gun still went off!
However, because Zhu Yunhu had lowered his weapon, Hu Shishi had slightly raised the muzzle of her gun!
WHOOSH!!
The bullet grazed Zhu Yunhu’s scalp and hit the wall behind him. His hair was parted as if by a plow, leaving a white furrow.
Zhu Yunhu shuddered in fright. He couldn’t even hold his gun anymore, and it fell to the ground.
Trembling, Zhu Yunhu raised a hand to touch his hair. He was scared out of his wits, his heart filled with immense relief. ’Thank goodness I lowered my gun,’ he thought. ’Otherwise, that crazy woman Hu Shishi would have definitely put a bullet through my head!’
"Worthless!"
Hu Shishi cursed, then turned to Cheng Yuan with a smile. "Hey there, little man. You weren’t too scared, were you? Your big sister didn’t get here too late, did I?"
Cheng Yuan’s feelings were complicated. ’If I had met Hu Shishi just a few days earlier, I definitely would have fallen for her!’
’What man wouldn’t love a woman like this?’
’But... I have Lin Ruoxi now...’
’It has to be said, the order in which people show up in your life is really important!’
"Sister Shishi, you came just in time. Let’s go."
A smile blossomed on Hu Shishi’s face. She proactively took Cheng Yuan’s arm and strode toward the exit.
Along the way, Constable Xing’s men all made way for them. No one dared to get on Hu Shishi’s bad side!
This just went to show how intimidating the reputation of the Provincial City’s number one she-devil was.
Others might be frightened by Hu Shishi, but Zhu Yunhu’s father, Zhu Jiang, was not. As the Director-General of the Provincial City Patrol Office, there were fewer than ten people in the entire city who could make Zhu Jiang feel wary.
Upon hearing the news that Hu Shishi was storming the Patrol Office, Zhu Jiang couldn’t sit still. He led a team of fully-armed special officers and blocked the main entrance of the Patrol Office.
Seeing Hu Shishi swaggering out of the Patrol Office with Cheng Yuan, Zhu Jiang bellowed, "Hu Shishi, you are surrounded! Drop your weapons immediately, cease resistance, and submit to an investigation!"
CLACK! CLACK!
The special warriors took cover on the spot, readying themselves for battle.
But Hu Shishi wasn’t the least bit intimidated. She walked right up to Zhu Jiang, still holding Cheng Yuan’s arm with an air of nonchalance.
"Director Zhu, shouldn’t your son be the one under investigation? Is he a Patrol Officer? Does he have a license to carry a firearm? What right does he have to be giving orders in the Patrol Office? What right does he have to point a gun at Cheng Yuan?"
Zhu Jiang’s expression changed. He was truly at a loss for how to deal with Hu Shishi’s unreasonable and aggressive tactics.
"Hu Shishi, have you thought this through? An act like this will provoke an all-out confrontation between the Hu Family and the Zhu Family!"
Hu Shishi looked at Zhu Jiang coldly. "Second Uncle Zhu, it’s not that I’m looking down on you, but are you qualified to represent the entire Zhu Family? Because I can represent the entire Hu Family! My family doesn’t look for trouble, but we aren’t afraid of it either! When someone tries to bully us, we will absolutely not cower in our shells like turtles! If your Zhu Family wants to start something, then let’s see this through! Now, move!"
Showing Zhu Jiang no respect at all, Hu Shishi shoved him aside!
Cheng Yuan, who was standing to the side, was dumbstruck.
’Hu Shishi is just too fierce! There are no words to describe it!’
’You have to understand, that’s the Director-General! And she just shoved him aside!’
Zhu Jiang was about to go insane with rage. How dare Hu Shishi act so arrogantly on his turf! And yet, there was nothing he could do about her!
The Hu Family’s power was in no way inferior to their Zhu Family, and Hu Shishi’s father was an Innate Grandmaster!
Zhu Jiang could only watch furiously as Hu Shishi walked away.
Zhu Jiang pulled out his phone and dialed his older brother, Zhu Rong. "Big Brother, have Xiaowu come out of seclusion immediately! The Hu Family is shitting all over us!!"
"Understood."
...
The Zhu and Hu families had a very poor relationship and were located far from each other, one in the east of the city, the other in the west.
Many luxury cars were parked at the entrance to the Zhu Family’s old residence. Like the Hu Family, they also had many people seeking an audience.
There was a forbidden area within the Zhu Family’s old residence. Not even core disciples of the Zhu Family were permitted to enter casually. Only a handful of people were qualified to go inside.
Zhu Rong went to a secret chamber within the forbidden area, knocked gently on the door, and then waited patiently.
After about two minutes, the door to the secret chamber opened.
Fifth Master Zhu, Zhu Song, slowly walked out.
Due to his perennial seclusion away from the light of day, Zhu Song’s skin was pale. He exuded a sinister, chilling aura that was somewhat unnerving.
Even Zhu Rong, the older brother, felt a little nervous in front of his fifth younger brother.
"Big Brother, you sought me out so suddenly. Has something major happened to the family?"
"Fifth Brother, the Hu Family has gone too far... Yuncang’s Dantian has been destroyed, and Yunhu is injured! Hu Shishi even stormed the Patrol Office. This is an insult our Zhu Family cannot tolerate!"
Zhu Rong recounted the entire series of events from beginning to end.
Zhu Song’s expression became incredibly grim, and a terrifying killing intent emanated from him!
"That brat actually destroyed Yuncang’s Dantian? Severed his path of cultivation? I must grind that arrogant brat’s bones to dust! So what if he has Hu Yidao backing him?"
"Second Brother is monitoring Cheng Yuan. The moment he shows any sign of trying to flee, he’ll inform you. For now, you should go to the hospital and see Yuncang."
"Mm."
...
Soon, Zhu Song arrived at the hospital and saw his son.
"Dad, you’re finally out of seclusion! Go kill Cheng Yuan! No! Break all of Cheng Yuan’s limbs and bring him to me! I want to slaughter him with my own hands!"
Zhu Song didn’t reply. He raised a hand and placed it on his son’s wrist, probing Zhu Yuncang’s physical condition.
Soon, Zhu Song confirmed it. His son was truly crippled, utterly and completely.
His Dantian was shattered to pieces, with absolutely no chance of being restored!
Zhu Song gritted his teeth. "Son, don’t you worry. Dad will avenge you. I’ll make that bastard named Cheng regret he was ever born into this world!!"