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Chapter 144 Slaughtering the Iron Rod Gang 1

Jiang Tiesheng, the leader of the Iron Rod Gang, said, "General Lin Feng of the Hemp-Clad Guard is a ruthless character."

Before joining the Hemp-Clad Guard, he was known as the Mad Swordsman, capable of single-handedly cutting down thousands of bandits.

Can such a person be scared off with just a warning?

There used to be a Qinghe hero who was at odds with our Iron Rod Gang; he might just be this General Lin.

This General Lin likely has a grudge against our Iron Rod Gang.

"How could he not turn against us?"

The deputy gang leader's face turned pale. He knew of Lin Feng's reputation; it was said that the destruction of the Heavenly Serpent Gang was largely related to Lin Feng.

"Big brother, what do we do now?"

"Looking for helpers, looking for backers, that's all." Jiang Tiesheng, the leader of the Iron Rod Gang, looked at the crowd at the banquet and said, "These are the helpers?"

Looking at the group of martial arts figures, their mouths greasy and their heads slurred with food, the deputy leader felt a little apprehensive. "Brother, can we really manage with these people?"

"These people are just supporting characters."

We still mainly have to rely on the invincible hero, Ma.

Master Ma's Primordial Chaos Qi is unmatched for miles around; there is no one within Qinghe County who can rival him.

"But would these people dare to take action against the official forces?"

"This wine isn't just for free; these martial arts practitioners get completely disoriented after a few drinks."

"After drinking a pound of Daughter's Red wine, they'd dare to attack even the Heavenly King himself."

"Brother, what about finding a powerful backer?"

"The best way to find a backer is to find an official force to back you up."

The Ma Yi Wei (a type of military guerrilla force) does not accept members from Jianghu (江湖, the martial arts world) gangs, so the biggest backer of Qinghe County is the City Lord's Mansion.

The current city lord, Zheng Tiejun, was once a general in the Ma Yi Guard and is the madman's superior.

Even if the Mad Swordsman became a general of the Hemp-Clad Guard, he still had to give the city lord Zheng Tiejun some face.

Therefore, the city lord's mansion is the best support.

Sigh, it's all my fault for being a step too late.

The Wolf Gang got there first.

The city lord Zheng Tiejun's appetite was whetted by the Hungry Wolf Gang.

Last time I went to the city lord's mansion, this Zheng Tiejun actually made an outrageous demand.

If we want to pledge allegiance to the City Lord's Mansion, we not only have to give up 80% of our profits, but we also have to do things for the City Lord's Mansion.

That condition was too demanding; I didn't agree on the spot.

The deputy gang leader's face twitched. "Damn it, these government officials are way more corrupt than us. If we give them 80% of the profits, how can we survive?"

"Let's put this matter aside for now and talk about it again later."

The Ma Yi Guards have been frequently leaving the city these past two days, and now I'm afraid they might suddenly attack us.

We'll need to nurture these江湖人士 (jianghu figures) for a while longer.

The deputy leader looked at the bald old man among the group of martial arts figures and said, "I'll go and toast Master Ma a few cups."

……

Five days have passed since I returned from the Beast Fist Sect.

Lin Feng was about to make his move.

That morning, in the courtyard of the Hemp Guard, one hundred members stood in neat rows.

Lin Feng unfolded a map on the wall.

He pointed to the location of the Iron Rod Gang's headquarters on the map and said, "In a moment, we will all set off to attack the Iron Rod Gang's headquarters first, and then eliminate the Iron Rod Gang's eight strongholds in Qinghe County."

Those who resist will be killed without mercy.

The Ma Yi Guards were outnumbered and couldn't spare any manpower to guard the prisoners, so they had no choice but to fight their way through.

Lin Feng looked at the newly recruited young faces and said, "Listen up, all of you newcomers."

The Iron Rod Gang's thugs are vicious and ruthless, showing no mercy whatsoever.

Showing mercy could cost you your life.

A group of new recruits clasped their hands in greeting and said, "Thank you for the reminder, General. We will remember it!"

Lin Feng said, "Everyone, get your gear ready, let's go."

At Lin Feng's command, a hundred hemp-clad guards rushed out of the courtyard.

The people in the city lord's mansion across the street thought the Ma Yi Guards had gone out for a drive again.

Only a few sharp-eyed people noticed something was wrong.

The Hemp-Clad Guards were almost fully armed this time, carrying not only longswords but also quivers and bows.

Moreover, the faces of the Ma Yi Wei group were no longer filled with the playful expressions of the previous days; they were all serious.

To avoid clashing with the city's residents, the Ma Yiwei troops did not move quickly within the city, but their speed increased dramatically after leaving the city.

A procession of over a hundred people sped along the official road, leaving behind a trail of red dust after the thunderous sound of their hooves.

Sun Yu, who was next to Lin Feng, asked, "Brother, what should we do with those martial arts figures in the Iron Rod Gang's headquarters?"

"Tell them to get out, or kill them."

"What good can someone be if they hang out with the Iron Rod Gang?"

The Ma Yi Guards knew that the Iron Rod Gang had hired many martial arts figures, but Lin Feng didn't care at all.

When we were less than two miles from the Iron Rod Gang's headquarters.

Lin Feng looked at the young man beside him and said, "Xiao Ming, it's your turn to shine. Let your pets out to scout around."

Xiao Ming was an ordinary-looking, honest and simple-minded boy. Among these people, his martial arts skills were second only to Song Dahu.

The sable in his possession was also quite rare, and it could be used for both combat and reconnaissance.

After observing him for a few days, Lin Feng promoted him to the position of squad leader.

Xiao Ming shouted to those behind him, "Brothers, it's time for us to make a name for ourselves! Let's send all the guys out to investigate thoroughly."

Like Xiaoming, other teenagers with pets also released their pets.

Four birds that fly in the sky and six birds that run on the ground—sparrows, eagles, squirrels, sables, cobras, and other small animals—rushed towards the Iron Rod Gang's headquarters in a flash.

Lin Feng looked on with a hint of envy.

Small animals have their advantages; their small size makes them less likely to be spotted, making them excellent scouts.

You can play with it when you have nothing to do.

Once I'm done with this busy period, I'll find a small pet to keep.

Once the Beast Fist martial arts are mastered, they can awaken a person's animalistic instincts and give them a certain ability to communicate with wild animals.

This ability shouldn't be wasted.

After running for a while, the group arrived around the headquarters of the Iron Rod Gang.

The headquarters of the Iron Rod Gang was built in a dilapidated town.

I heard that the Iron Rod Gang wants to rebuild this place into a bustling town.

This suggests that the leader of the Iron Rod Gang has considerable ambitions.

Squeak, chirp, chatter.

All the small animals that went out to scout came back.

Xiao Ming's sable perched on his arm and barked twice.

Other people's small animals were also perched on their arms or shoulders, squeaking and chattering.

These little animals were quite energetic. When their owner came to Ma Yiwei, they also got a better meal.

After listening to the animal's cries, the people communicated with each other for a while.

Then Xiaoming spurred his warhorse to Lin Feng and said, "General, we can't go any further. There are traps all ahead."

Upon hearing this, Lin Feng raised his right hand and reined in the horse.

His warhorse reared up and stopped.

When Lin Feng gestured, the guards in hemp clothing behind him also stopped.

A group of people suddenly came to a stop.

Lin Feng glanced at Xiao Ming beside him and said, "Tell me in detail."

Xiao Ming said, "The friends discovered that the Iron Rod Gang's headquarters is surrounded by pits filled with bamboo skewers, making it impossible to run horses around."

However, if we have friends to lead the way, we can walk there.

Lin Feng looked in the direction of the Iron Rod Gang's headquarters.

A large group of people had also gathered at the Iron Rod Gang's headquarters, watching Lin Feng's side.

The Iron Rod Gang members were waiting for the other side to ride over and fall into the pit, but to their surprise, the other side stopped.

Lin Feng glanced at the terrain of the Iron Rod Gang's headquarters and said, "Going in would put us at a disadvantage. Let's make them come out on their own."