Meanwhile, in an underground gambling den in Yanjing, Wu Xiao's eyes narrowed at the name Scarface. "If I'm not mistaken, he's in cahoots with Chen Zheng."

"I admit that much," Yan San said. "I understand that with your abilities, there are numerous ways to kill him when he's unprepared. Whether you do so is your own business. This is Miss Yan Ruxue of the Sun Family. If you kill him, you'll learn what you need to know about your enemy."

Wu Xiao gave Yan Ruxue a slight smile, and she responded in kind.

"I'm curious, why do you want to kill Scarface?"

"I won't tell you that, just as you won't tell me why you're hiding your true power to infiltrate the Night Watchmen," Yan San said with a smile.

At these words, Wu Xiao's expression flickered uncertainly.

A car drove down a road. Displayed inside was the body of Teluos. Ming Chong was driving this vehicle, a slower one befitting a procession. Teluos had been a respectable foe. Though Ming Chong wanted his death to be made public, he still felt it was right to personally escort the body in his own car. Following closely behind, Chen Zheng drove another car with Lyu Yang and Li Yuqin.

As the motorcade entered the city, the corpse began to attract the attention of onlookers. Most were the city's impoverished and destitute residents. They had no idea who the important figures in the cars were, not even recognizing their own city lord, Teluos. They simply cowered in their homes and watched silently. Indifference was the norm in this place. A procession like this was a rare sight, but most people watched with detachment, paying no mind to the occupants.

As the cars drew closer to the city center, some people finally recognized Chen Zheng! The sight stirred memories for some of being hunted through the streets of Crime City. Then, gradually, others began to recognize Teluos as well.

As they neared the heart of the city, the chatter grew louder.

"Isn't that the city lord?"

"Yes, that's Teluos, and I think the man in the car behind him is Chen Zheng."

"Yeah, and they're parading him right through the city."

"Teluos… is he dead?"

"Isn't he ranked second on the Heavenly List?"

The buzz grew louder, attracting more and more people from all directions. Soon, the news had spread throughout the entire city.

Li Yuqin was visibly excited, taking in her surroundings.

Lyu Yang also looked around vigilantly. "Chen Zheng, aren't we being a bit too brazen? Teluos was a city lord, after all. He must have had many subordinates. Damn it, we're being watched by so many eyes. An attack could come at any moment."

"Ming Chong wants everyone to know that Teluos is dead," Chen Zheng said. "Perhaps he's counting on the fact that I had sufficient reason to kill Teluos, making it easier for the Night Watchmen to take over here. As for who might attack… There might be some who'd try, like the Red Lotus Sect, but I doubt they'll make a move. Their target is Mr. Mo. Besides the Red Lotus Sect, most people are just here for the show. They wanted Teluos dead."

Lyu Yang wasn't reassured by Chen Zheng's words. He remained vigilant, his long spear resting on the side of the car, as it was too long to fit inside.

The car maintained a speed of thirty kilometers per hour. As it progressed, the crowd grew denser until the road to Teluos's villa was completely blocked by a sea of people.

Chen Zheng and his party had entered the city from the west, and now, influential figures from every district were converging on their location. The expressions on their faces varied. Some looked extremely ugly. Others sighed, while some sneered with disdain. There were even those who showed looks of hopeful anticipation, and many who felt a deep sense of unease.

The man who had single-handedly built this city was dead. Now, the one who killed him might very well become its new master, and what new rules he might establish was anyone's guess. Chen Zheng's arrival had already given the poor a lifeline. Most of them no longer had to pay protection money to the city's powerful figures, who would otherwise exploit them and bleed them dry. But now that Chen Zheng had killed Teluos, if he were to become the new city lord, no one could predict what changes would follow.

Many in the crowd gasped.

Teluos! What happened? Ranked second on the Heavenly List! Fallen! And the one who killed him is Chen Zheng, the infamous 'killer' who stirred up so much trouble in Crime City five years ago and escaped unscathed twice! He killed Teluos on his third day back in the city!

This feat was simply staggering.

How old is Chen Zheng, anyway?

According to intelligence reports, the young man wasn't even thirty. To have reached such a level and defeated Teluos meant he was arguably the strongest person alive, second only to Zhuo Ming. Moreover, he was so young. Perhaps in the future, he would be the one to claim the title of 'Number One in the World'.

The motorcade continued forward at an unhurried pace. In the lead car, Ming Chong drove while Mr. Mo sat in the passenger seat, looking despondent and awkward. He kept his head down, as if not wanting to be recognized. Even in the underworld, he was known as a man of integrity.

Members of the Red Lotus Sect were spotted in the crowd, but none dared to make a move. The journey itself wasn't long, but with the crowds, it took Chen Zheng's party over an hour to finally arrive before a large villa in the city center.

Upon seeing the estate, Lyu Yang exclaimed in amazement, "Damn, this is living like an emperor! It's huge."

The place was teeming with people. Today, Crime City would undergo an earth-shattering change.

Outside the villa stood the most influential figures in all of Crime City. Chen Zheng recognized many familiar faces from the northern arena, including Flay, with whom he had a score to settle. He merely gave them a passing glance.

When the car reached the villa's gate, a figure suddenly appeared. It was the steward of the Tros Family. When he saw Teluos's corpse lying in the car, he was utterly stunned.

Seeing this, Chen Zheng got out of the car.

This steward was one of Teluos's high-ranking subordinates. He stood frozen for a moment before his body began to tremble violently, tears welling in his eyes.

He staggered towards the car.

THUMP!

He fell to his knees. "Lord Teluos! My Young Master!"

His mournful cry startled everyone.

Ming Chong merely gave the man a fleeting glance before turning to Chen Zheng. "Wait here a moment. I'll be right back."

Chen Zheng nodded. Just then, the steward scrambled to his feet. He glared at Chen Zheng and roared, "Men of the Red Lotus Sect! Who will fight with me and avenge my master!"

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