Ming Tianfeng stood frozen on the spot, momentarily doubting his own ears. Liu Tiezhu, a mere servant, dared to tell him to take a piss and look at himself? This wasn’t just ignoring him—it was trampling on his dignity. “Liu Tiezhu, you motherfucker. I was going to let you be my dog, but since you’re so clueless, don’t blame me.” Ming Tianfeng’s features twisted completely, like a venomous snake, as he stared coldly at Liu Tiezhu with a smirk.
Liu Tiezhu replied calmly, “Ming Tianfeng, cut the bullshit. If you weren’t born into the Ming family, you wouldn’t even count as a pile of shit. I came here because of the Ming family’s rules. Do you think I’m afraid of a waste like you?” Since he was going to fall out with Ming Tianfeng, he might as well go all the way. That bastard had even tried to kill him before. Being polite to someone like that was just asking for trouble.
Ming Tianfeng was furious. According to his original plan, he would first intimidate Liu Tiezhu, then coerce him into being a spy to monitor Ming Zhenglong’s every move. But the plan had gone off the rails from the start. Liu Tiezhu didn’t give a damn about him, treating him, the second master of the Ming family, like a piece of trash to be stomped on. When had he, the second master, ever endured such humiliation? If he let Liu Tiezhu leave today, he’d become a laughingstock in the Ming family.
“Liu Tiezhu, do you really think I invited you here for a meal? Since you’re so determined to die, I’ll send you off. But don’t worry, I won’t kill you outright—that’d be too easy for you.” A cruel smile spread across Ming Tianfeng’s face as he looked at Liu Tiezhu like a pitiful beggar. Since the old bastard dared to insult him, he’d already figured out how to torment him.
Liu Tiezhu sneered, “Big brain, do you think I don’t know what you’re up to? I’ll tell you straight: if you dare lay a finger on me today, see if you can keep your own dog life. Don’t believe me? Try it and see if I’m lying.” If Ming Tianfeng really made a move, he’d have no choice but to kill the bastard and figure things out later.
Hearing this, Ming Tianfeng froze. From Liu Tiezhu’s tone, it didn’t sound like a bluff. “Liu Tiezhu, what the hell do you mean? The Ming family raised you, and now you’re turning against me?” Ming Tianfeng didn’t dare gamble with Liu Tiezhu. In his eyes, Liu Tiezhu had a worthless life, not worth the risk. Besides, he had other plans—no need to clash here and risk his own life.
“Whether I turn against you depends on what you’re thinking,” Liu Tiezhu said nonchalantly. He was still here bickering with Ming Tianfeng not because he had nothing better to do, but to buy time for Ming Zhenglong and Ming Jiacheng. If those two acted effectively, Ming Tianfeng’s power would plummet after tonight, posing no major threat to him.
Ming Tianfeng laughed in rage. “Fine, Liu Tiezhu. I’ll remember today. From now on, I’ll do nothing but mess with you alone.” “Are you done? Well, I’ve got things to do, so I won’t bother you.” Liu Tiezhu shrugged, looking utterly indifferent.
As Liu Tiezhu walked out of the private room, Ming Tianfeng was so enraged he flipped the table on the spot. Chen Zhiqiang, hearing the commotion, hurried in. “Go execute the second step immediately. We have to kill that bastard.” Ming Tianfeng ordered with a grim face.
After leaving the Yellow Flower Restaurant, Guo Qixing quickly approached. “How’d it go? Is Ming Tianfeng serious?” Liu Tiezhu nodded. “That bastard really wants me dead. Good thing you’re here, or I wouldn’t have made it out tonight.” Guo Qixing said, “Damn, that guy’s had it out for you from the start. We can’t just sit and take it—we need to fight back.” Liu Tiezhu smiled. “I’ve already struck back. After tonight, that bastard’s strength will take a big hit. He’ll have to keep his head down for a long time.” “Struck back?” Guo Qixing was stunned, then immediately thought of the materials he’d given Liu Tiezhu. Realizing what that meant, his jaw dropped. “Brother Tiezhu, you didn’t go after Ming Tianfeng’s deployed men, did you? How can you handle so many?” Those deployed men numbered nearly four thousand. How could Liu Tiezhu deal with them alone? Liu Tiezhu said, “I can’t handle that many, but Ming Jiacheng and Ming Zhenglong can. If I’m not wrong, they’re probably wrapping up the fight about now.”
Hearing this, Guo Qixing gasped in admiration. His respect for Liu Tiezhu soared. Wiping out thousands of Ming Tianfeng’s troops without lifting a finger—Liu Tiezhu’s tactics were leagues ahead of him. Plus, during the battle, Ming Jiacheng and Ming Zhenglong’s men would surely suffer losses too, indirectly weakening the Ming family’s overall strength. “Brother Tiezhu, you’re amazing. Being your brother is a huge win for me.” Guo Qixing didn’t hold back his praise. Liu Tiezhu waved it off. “Enough, no flattery between us. First, let’s figure out how to get back safely.” Knowing Ming Tianfeng’s style, he doubted the ambush was limited to the ninth floor. To be safe, they had to stay vigilant on the way back, or they might trip up at the last moment. “Brother Tiezhu, you think there’s another trap?” Guo Qixing asked. Liu Tiezhu nodded. “Can’t rule it out, but being careful won’t hurt.” “Alright, I’ll send some men ahead. If anything’s off, we’ll be ready.” Guo Qixing called over two burly men, whispered some instructions, and they nodded and left. A few minutes later, they returned. “Master Guo, our men are already ahead.” Guo Qixing nodded. “Good, you two follow too. Keep an eye on the surroundings. Report anything unusual immediately.” After dismissing them, Guo Qixing and Liu Tiezhu set off together.
Fifteen minutes later, they reached the northern outskirts of the city. The two men leading the way rushed back. “Master Guo, Brother Tiezhu, there’s movement in the bamboo grove ahead. Our scouts spotted flashlight beams.” Hearing this, both Guo Qixing and Liu Tiezhu froze, then smirked coldly. “Damn, they really want to set a trap for me,” Liu Tiezhu cursed with a laugh, turning to Guo Qixing. “Brother Qixing, they’ve set the stage. It’d be rude not to play along.”