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Gazing at the scar, Jiang Manlou was stunned, unable to believe his eyes as he uttered five words: “You... are... Huo... Shucheng...”
Yang Cheng's eyes were filled with hatred as he replied, “Indeed, I am the one who was stabbed through the heart by you three years ago but miraculously survived.”
“This is impossible! You must be an imposter! Three years ago, my blade clearly pierced Huo Shucheng's heart; there’s no way he could have survived!” Jiang Manlou vehemently denied.
When he had arrived earlier, Jiang Manlou had noticed that the young man behind Feng Qingyang looked somewhat familiar. However, after three years apart, the boy’s appearance had changed significantly, and Jiang Manlou had always believed Huo Shucheng to be dead. Thus, he hadn’t suspected anything and hadn’t paid much attention.
But now, it felt as if a heavy stone was pressing down on his chest, making it hard to breathe.
“Perhaps there is a reason,” Feng Qingyang said, fixing his gaze on Jiang Manlou.
“What reason?” Jiang Manlou asked.
“Because he is different from others; his heart is not on the left side but on the right,” Feng Qingyang stated clearly and deliberately.
Luo Yihua added, “Even if you could destroy all evidence, the bond of blood between father and son is undeniable; their blood flows together.”
“Are you really Huo Shucheng?” Jiang Manlou's eyes glazed over as he stared at Yang Cheng.
Yang Cheng coldly met Jiang Manlou's gaze without speaking.
Feng Qingyang slowly continued, “Three years ago, you thought that your blade had pierced Huo Shucheng's heart and that he would undoubtedly die. Yet you did not anticipate that Huo Shucheng is actually a right-hearted person; therefore, he did not die but was gravely injured. Later, gang master Huo returned and discovered the severely injured and unconscious Huo Shucheng along with his Copper Tooth. He realized it was you who had dealt this treacherous blow. However, as gang master Huo himself was also gravely injured at that time, he was unable to confront you. Fearing that you would learn of Huo Shucheng's survival and might kill them both to silence him, gang master Huo entrusted the severely wounded Huo Shucheng and Copper Tooth to me and set a three-year agreement.”
Jiang Manlou's face turned pale as paper, his gaze never leaving Yang Cheng’s face.
No, it should be Huo Shucheng.
Huo Shucheng coldly declared, “I will make everything that has happened public; it was you who attempted to kill me and caused my father's death. I will ensure you receive the punishment you deserve!”
“No! You cannot destroy my decades of hard work! You cannot ruin me!” Jiang Manlou screamed frantically. “If that's the case, then kill all of you! No one will know about this!”
With a sudden roar, Jiang Manlou pointed towards several people in front of him, his anger boiling over as he shouted, “Kill them all! Leave no one alive! Act quickly…”
As Jiang Manlou's words hung in the air, a sudden chill crept up his spine, followed by a searing pain that coursed through his entire body.
He turned sharply, only to see Liu He leaping back, a bloodied dagger in hand. The remaining dozen or so black-clad men surrounded him, coldly watching Jiang Manlou.
Jiang Manlou cried out in despair, "Liu He, how dare you betray me!"
Liu He smirked darkly and replied, "At first, I had no idea you were plotting to harm the leader. Now that I know the truth, how could I conspire with a villain like you? Besides, everything that just happened was clearly heard by the elders in the secret chamber. You have nowhere to hide!"
As Liu He finished speaking, several White-Bearded Elders leaped into the room.
Fury twisted Jiang Manlou's face into a grotesque smile. He could barely hold onto his Ghost Blade, which clattered to the ground. He scanned the room full of people and suddenly spoke in a strange tone, "Fine then. If it’s come to this, let’s perish together."
"Don't speak nonsense!" Liu He urged, rushing towards Jiang Manlou with his dagger raised high, swiftly severing Jiang Manlou's head from his body.
Liu He placed the severed head before Huo Xiaolong and exclaimed excitedly, "Old Leader, Liu He has avenged you!"
After speaking, Liu He turned his gaze and approached Huo Shucheng, kneeling and lifting his garments in reverence. "I implore you, Young Master, to carry on Old Leader's legacy and take charge of our Yue Yun Gang!"
The White-Bearded Elders stepped forward as well, bowing slightly. One of them said, "Indeed, since Old Leader has fallen victim to Jiang Manlou's treachery, as the saying goes: a nation cannot be without a ruler for even a day; likewise, a gang cannot be without a leader for even a moment. Therefore, we ask Young Master to take command of Yue Yun Gang immediately."
Huo Shucheng showed signs of hesitation as he looked towards Feng Qingyang. Feng Qingyang smiled gently and said, "I once told you that some things you must learn to face with composure."
Huo Shucheng slowly nodded and turned his gaze towards the high seat that symbolized the leader's status. Finally, he took a deep breath and began to step forward.
On the night of April 6th in Nian Yang City,
The streets were ablaze with lights and filled with voices. It had been a long time since Nian Yang City had been this lively. The commotion was due to the grand ceremony for the new leader of Yue Yun Gang, the city's foremost gang. Citizens and martial arts heroes alike gathered to offer their congratulations.
Outside Nian Yang City on a mountainside stood a figure clad in blue silk garments, gazing at the dazzling lights of the city below.
Suddenly, he spoke up and asked, "Why would you give up the position of leader?"
The blue-clad figure was Feng Qingyang. A shadow approached him from behind and stood beside him before replying, "Because I neither can nor want to."
Feng Qingyang turned to look at the newcomer, who was none other than Huo Shucheng.
Huo Shucheng murmured, "I cannot become a person like my father, nor do I wish to engage in the same schemes as he and Jiang Manlou did, fighting for fame and fortune, only to end up with a tragic demise." His expression was filled with sorrow.
Feng Qingyang nodded and said, "It seems you have already made up your mind."
Huo Shucheng gazed at Feng Qingyang and hesitantly asked, "Caravan Escort Chief, is what I am doing correct?"
Feng Qingyang smiled slightly and led Huo Shucheng to look towards Nian Yang City, asking, "What do you see?"
"Lights, countless lights," Huo Shucheng replied as he observed the brilliance of Nian Yang City.
Feng Qingyang turned his gaze back to Huo Shucheng and said, "Indeed, it is a dazzling light. People often can only witness this brilliant glow but frequently forget that wherever there is light, there must also be shadow. The brighter the light, the darker the shadow. Therefore, as you approach that radiant brilliance that captivates your heart, you are also quietly drawing closer to the shadows filled with schemes and bloody killings."
Huo Shucheng pondered for a long time before responding, "I believe I understand now, Caravan Escort Chief."
Unbeknownst to them, Luo Yihua had appeared behind them. He glanced at Feng Qingyang and then at Huo Shucheng, his expression grave as he said, "I just received news from Nian Yang City. At the recent inauguration ceremony of the new gang leader, Yan Cong'er from the Gate of Life and Death brazenly attacked. Liu He, the new leader of Yue Yun Gang, met with a tragic fate on the spot and lost his life. Yue Yun Gang has now fallen apart and no longer exists."
Upon hearing this, Huo Shucheng was taken aback. He turned to look at the brilliant lights of Nian Yang City again; however, all he could see was brightness, completely oblivious to the dark and bloody scenes unfolding behind that light.
In the world of martial arts, light and darkness are inseparable companions.
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