Chapter 168: Utterly Madness!

"Bang."

Pei Huaide's body shuddered, and he crashed directly to the ground.

"Dad!"

Pei Qinghu hurried over to support him, asking anxiously, "What should we do, Dad? That good-for-nothing's medicine actually works. We..."

"Pei Huaide!"

Bei Chaonan flew into a rage, roaring, "Didn't you damn well say there wouldn't be any problems?"

"Open your dog eyes and look! That good-for-nothing's medicine works, and not only does it work, it actually cures people!"

"Now everyone wants to buy his medicine. How are we supposed to deal with him anymore?"

"If you don't give me an explanation for this, our Bei family won't just refuse to back you—we will become your enemies!"

Hearing this, Pei Qinghu was deeply shocked. Subconsciously, he wanted to intervene, but Bei Chaonan kicked him away.

"Calm your anger, young Master Bei."

Pei Huaide hurriedly pulled himself up, placating him, "I truly never expected this. That good-for-nothing is even stronger than I imagined."

"Rest assured, however, we still have a backup plan. Just wait a moment, please wait a moment."

After saying that,

he beckoned Peng Haidong over and lowered his voice, "Haidong, we have no choice left. We have to fight that good-for-nothing to the death."

"I don't care how effective his medicine is, but both the An and Lan families fall under the jurisdiction of the Family Guild."

"Huang Yuanxiang listens to you. Get him to step in immediately. No matter what, he must shut down the An and Lan families. We can never give that good-for-nothing a second chance!"

"Otherwise, the ones who die in the end will definitely be us!"

Hearing this, Peng Haidong's face darkened. He gritted his teeth, hardened his heart, and nodded, "Fine, let's risk it all!"

"President Huang, I don't care how effective the medicine is. The fact is, this batch of medicine has neither been submitted for inspection nor officially released."

"According to pharmaceutical agreements, this batch of medicine constitutes contraband and cannot be sold privately, am I right?"

Upon hearing this, Huang Yuanxiang's body shuddered, and he subconsciously shook his head, "Everything must be based on facts. This batch of medicine..."

"Hmm?"

Peng Haidong furrowed his brow, stepped closer, and warned, "President Huang, do I need to remind you what you ought to do?"

"I happen to have the evidence proving that you ordered me to commit murder in my possession. If you don't comply, do you believe I will make it public?"

"You!"

Huang Yuanxiang wore a bitter expression, filled with profound sorrow.

Back in the day, he had built his empire through gray industries, but that only involved street brawls; he had never intended to take anyone's life.

Yet this single incident had caused him to stumble and fall, handing the other party a fatal leverage. If he didn't obey, and the truth were truly made public, he would undoubtedly be utterly disgraced!

However, Ye Wushang was his benefactor. Caught between a rock and a hard place, he didn't know which way to turn!

"Pei Huaide, don't go too far!"

An Lan flew into a rage, reprimanding them, "Everyone has witnessed the efficacy of the medicine with their own eyes. Talk of contraband and illegal sales—you are simply arguing sophistry!"

"Exactly! As long as the medicine works and benefits the public, who cares about so many rigid rules and regulations!"

Su Xiaoding chimed in, shouting and stirring up the crowd.

Yet the onlookers merely muttered evasively, not daring to speak out rashly.

Although everyone was yearning for Ye Wushang's medicine—knowing that obtaining it would immensely help their conditions—

the other party was the Pei family.

And they had Peng Haidong backing them up.

Now even Bei Chaonan and Huang Yuanxiang were standing on their side.

If they truly acted recklessly, they feared they would end up implicating themselves.

Not a single person dared to make a rash move!

"Mr. Ye, I am truly sorry."

After a moment of internal struggle, Huang Yuanxiang ultimately chose to yield.

Looking at Ye Wushang, he said with deep shame, "I know what I'm doing today is wrong, but I have my own difficulties."

"Right now, I can only announce in the name of the Family Guild that this batch of medicine is contraband and its sale is prohibited."

"In other words, the previous agreement still stands: the Lan family will be shut down, and the An family will be placed under rectification."

"And you must be taken away by the Public Security Bureau on suspicion of commercial fraud!"

After that,

Pei Fei was about to send his men forward.

This time, even Su Xiaoding joined in, standing alongside An Lan to protect Ye Wushang.

And regardless of how Zhao Xiue and her daughter tried to dissuade her, Lan Ruoxue stubbornly cast caution to the wind and joined the ranks as well.

Just as they united with Master Tu and the others to form a human wall around Ye Wushang, preparing to fight them to the bitter end—

"I can understand President Huang's difficulties."

"However, in my view, those difficulties are entirely inconsequential."

"Years ago, the matter of you ordering Peng Haidong to commit murder had other secrets behind it. I can clear your name."

Ye Wushang spoke with effortless composure, holding absolute control over the situation.

When he glanced at Master Tu, the latter instantly understood. He immediately tapped his phone and issued an order.

Those words stunned everyone present, leaving Huang Yuanxiang dumbstruck. "M-Mr. Ye, what are you talking about?"

"This sort of matter is not a joke..."

"I am not joking."

Ye Wushang smiled lightly, pushed aside the people shielding him, and walked straight forward. Pointing at Peng Haidong, he chuckled, "Back then, it is true you ordered him to deal with someone, but you neither told him to kill anyone, nor did he actually kill anyone. That person is still alive and well today. How could Peng Haidong possibly have any leverage over you?"

"You good-for-nothing, stop spouting nonsense..."

"Slap!"

Peng Haidong's face turned pale with terror. Subconsciously, he tried to argue, but Ye Wushang backhanded him, knocking him to the ground.

Planting a foot on Peng Haidong's chest, Ye Wushang's gaze turned fierce and ruthless. "When I treated the Luo family previously, I spared your life."

"Instead of showing remorse, you continued to act as an accomplice, colluding with Pei Huaide to plot against me."

"Well? Are you going to confess to what happened back then yourself, or shall I tell it for you?"

"I didn't do it!"

Peng Haidong clenched his teeth tightly. He knew very well that this was his only remaining leverage over Huang Yuanxiang.

That person truly hadn't died; instead, he had hidden him away, ready to use him as blackmail against Huang Yuanxiang at any moment.

He had executed the plan flawlessly and refused to believe that this good-for-nothing could possibly uncover it.

Though he couldn't figure out how Ye Wushang had gotten wind of this, he remained confident that his opponent could not turn the tables.

"Very well, I'll grant your wish."

Ye Wushang sneered and glanced at Master Tu. After the two exchanged a knowing nod, Ye Wushang snapped his fingers and ordered, "Bring him in."

"Move."

"Walk faster."

A man approaching fifty was shoved forward, stumbling in a disheveled state before the crowd.

Upon recognizing the newcomer, Huang Yuanxiang's eyes widened into perfect circles. "Black Whirlwind, it's really you?"

"Y-You're really not dead?"

"Old Huang, you've really ruined me."

The man called Black Whirlwind let out a long sigh and shook his head. "Back then, you sent Peng Haidong to beat me up."

"He reached a deal with me, telling me to fake my death to blackmail you, promising that I'd be well-fed and well-cared for from then on."

"Who could have known that he would simply lock me away instead? My cries to heaven went unanswered, and my pleas to the earth fell on deaf ears."

"If it hadn't been for bumping into Master Tu this time, I'd still be living in the shadows..."

Hearing this, Master Tu limped forward and said, "The person assigned to guard Black Whirlwind happened to be a junior brother of mine."

"Although he was Peng Haidong's subordinate, he remained loyal to me. It was purely by coincidence."

"Still, the man is alive, and the truth has come to light."

"Peng Haidong, what else do you have to say for yourself now that things have reached this point?"

"Bang!"

As the last word fell,

Huang Yuanxiang, finally understanding the truth, burned with towering rage. Seizing a wooden stool, he smashed it directly toward Peng Haidong. "You bastard, you've completely screwed me over!"

"I genuinely thought I had caused someone's death, and you used that to blackmail me into targeting the An and Lan families, and even turning against Mr. Ye!"

"He is my benefactor! You made me act against my conscience to do your dirty work. I'm going to beat you to death, you bastard!"

Though he was the guild president,

he was still human. Having been deceived for so long, he unleashed all his pent-up fury at once.

Since Peng Haidong was pinned down by Ye Wushang, he couldn't move, and within the blink of an eye, he was beaten black and blue.

"I'm sorry, Mr. Ye! Please forgive me!"

Having finished venting, Huang Yuanxiang looked toward Ye Wushang with deep self-reproach. "You are my son's savior. Logically speaking, I should never have done such a thing."

"The only reason I helped Peng Haidong wasn't out of fear of public disgrace, but simply because of my son and daughter, I..."

"It's fine, President Huang. It's human nature; I understand."

Ye Wushang waved his hand, offering a brief word of pacification, and turned around to address Pei Huaide. Suddenly, Peng Haidong—who had been beaten to the point of vomiting mouthfuls of blood—scrambled back to his feet. Staring at Ye Wushang, he roared, "You good-for-nothing, this is all your damn fault!"

"First you cured Luo Rongyao, making me lose more than half my territory."

"Now you've cured these patients, ruining my plans entirely."

"Since I've lost the protection of both the Luo and Bei families and am destined to have no good days left, you won't get to live in peace either!"

"Men, kill this good-for-nothing! Hack him to pieces and chop him up to feed the dogs!"

The moment the command dropped,

dozens of figures rushed out from the surrounding area.

They were all subordinates of the Dragon-Fighting Sect, each wielding knives, spears, and clubs, completely surrounding the scene!

"Xiaolong, kill this good-for-nothing for me!"

With another roar,

Peng Haidong raised his machete and charged forward alongside Wang Xiaolong, who answered the call. Caught in a pincer movement from inside and out, they rushed toward Ye Wushang!

"Wushang, be careful!"

An Lan screamed, instinctively wanting to rush over, but Su Xiaoding held her back. "Lanlan, don't go over there."

"Director Pei, you're from the Public Security Bureau! People are about to commit murder right here, why aren't you doing something?"

Hearing this, Pei Fei glanced at Pei Huaide. Seeing the latter give an imperceptible shake of his head, Pei Fei understood instantly. He feigned blindness, looking everywhere else as if he hadn't seen a thing.

"Good, beat him to death."

Bei Chaonan clenched his fists, his face burning with fury. "As long as he dies and I get my revenge, that's all that matters!"

Pei Huaide also drew a deep breath, his mouth twitching.

Peng Haidong was a formidable fighter.

Wang Xiaolong was even a veteran expert tempered through countless battles.

Both of them were armed and attacking in a pincer movement—this good-for-nothing was bound to die!

Once he was dead, everything else could be negotiated.

After all, with the Bei family backing them, even the most colossal trouble could be suppressed!

"Swoosh!"

Faced with the joint siege of the two men,

Ye Wushang remained as steady as Mount Tai. He stood his ground without the slightest intent to dodge.

Finally, as they closed in and the sharp blades pointed straight at him, the timid onlookers closed their eyes.

An Lan wept heart-rendingly, while Su Xiaoding, Lan Ruoxue, and the others couldn't believe their eyes—was he really going to be killed by these two just like that?

"Ah!"

Yet when a scream rang out, everyone froze in place.

That voice didn't sound like Ye Wushang's...

They frantically looked toward the source of the sound, only to see Peng Haidong's body go limp as he crashed to the ground.

A sharp dagger was deeply embedded in his lower abdomen, blood spurting wildly. His eyes bulged wide as he stared in disbelief at Wang Xiaolong, who was walking toward him step by step.

"W-Wang Xiaolong..."

"What... what are you doing?"

"I told you to kill him! Why, why did you kill me instead?"

Peng Haidong found it impossible to accept.

Everyone else was filled with profound shock as well.

Especially Pei Huaide, who clenched his fists so tightly that his entire body trembled uncontrollably.

"I've belonged to Mr. Ye for a long time now."

Wang Xiaolong sneered. He squatted down, casually gripped the hilt of the blade, and drove it deeper step by step. "Planting myself by your side was solely to coordinate from within and finish you off."

"You, of all people, actually thought you could kill Mr. Ye? Keep dreaming!"