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Chapter 94 A Killing Intent Fills the Air, Identity Exposed (Please Subscribe)

The Tao residence was bustling with activity.

The group of martial artists who arrived at Tao's residence greeted each other and then entered the main hall together to take their seats.

After everyone had arrived, Tao Dingfang finally came late, wearing a suit of armor and with an apologetic look on his face: "Hahaha, I'm late, please forgive me. How about this, I'll punish myself with a cup of wine."

As he spoke, Tao Dingfang picked up his wine glass, and everyone else followed suit and drank a glass as well.

At this moment, Zhao Baiyu, the leader of the Baiyu Gang, spoke up: "Lord Tao is busy with countless affairs every day, which is truly a blessing for Baishi City."

Upon hearing this, everyone chimed in with their agreement.

Tao Dingfang waved his hand after hearing this: "I'm a little embarrassed by what Chief Zhao said, but I have indeed been very busy lately."

As he spoke, his eyes casually swept across the room, and he suddenly asked, "Master Hong, I see there's an empty seat here. I wonder who didn't come?"

Upon hearing this, Hong Ming immediately replied, "It is my apprentice Su Chen. He is still in Medicine Town and has not yet returned. Please forgive him, Lord Tao."

"So it's young friend Su Chen! I heard that you have already entered the ranks of martial artists who cultivate internal energy. To have achieved such success at such a young age, your future is truly limitless!" Tao Dingfang praised, and everyone's expressions were puzzled.

Hong Ming smiled faintly and expressed his gratitude.

After several rounds of drinks and dishes, Tao Wenxuan's gaze suddenly fell on a well-dressed man. He asked, "Chief Xiao, I see everyone is drinking and having fun, why haven't you touched your chopsticks?"

Xiao Changhe was the leader of the Changhe Gang. He was of medium build and had an honest face, but his eyes were shrewd. Upon hearing this, Xiao Changhe smiled and shook his head, saying, "Thank you for your concern, Lord Tao. I am feeling a little unwell. My previous injuries have not yet healed, so I cannot drink alcohol. Please forgive me, sir."

"I see. But Chief Xiao, could you tell me whether your discomfort is due to your injuries or because I wiped out the Rebirth Cult?" Tao Dingfang said calmly.

Upon hearing this, the scene instantly fell silent, and all eyes turned to Xiao Changhe.

Xiao Changhe's expression changed drastically. He forced a smile and asked blankly, "Lord Tao, what do you mean by that?"

"Does Chief Xiao think that I, Tao, truly do not know about your collusion with the Rebirth Sect?" Tao Dingfang narrowed his eyes and sneered.

“Lord Tao, how could I possibly collude with the Rebirth Sect? Is there some misunderstanding?” Xiao Changhe stood up and cupped his hands in greeting.

"At this point, let's be frank and speak openly. Why be so hypocritical?" Tao Dingfang shook his head and chuckled, waving his hand. "I urge you all to take action and capture Xiao Changhe!"

"I'll do it!" As soon as he finished speaking, Ning Yuan, the head of the Ning family, took the lead.

boom!
Xiao Changhe reacted quickly, blocking Ning Yuan's attack and knocking him back with a single move.

Then he burst into laughter and said, "Tao Dingfang, I didn't expect you to find out after all. But do you think they can do anything to me?"

"Arrogant!" Ning Yuan exclaimed angrily upon hearing this, and was about to rush forward again. However, he had just taken a step when he suddenly stopped and exclaimed in horror, "The food is poisoned?"

Upon hearing this, everyone's expression changed, and they stared at Xiao Changhe in surprise. Xiao Changhe then sneered, "That's right, the food was indeed poisoned. None of you will escape today."

After saying that, Xiao Changhe flashed forward and struck Ning Yuan with a palm. With a bang, Ning Yuan's body flew backward like a kite with a broken string and crashed onto the table and chairs.

"Tao Dingfang, your death is near!" After knocking down Ning Yuan, Xiao Changhe slowly walked towards Tao Dingfang, a hint of coldness flashing in his eyes.

"I really didn't expect that."

Tao Dingfang nodded, looking at Xiao Changhe who was walking over, with a calm expression.

Xiao Changhe was surprised and suspicious, but he quickly realized that Tao Dingfang was just pretending to be calm, so he sneered, "Unfortunately, you don't have a chance."

As soon as he finished speaking, Xiao Changhe burst out and attacked Tao Dingfang. "However, that doesn't mean you can kill me!" Tao Dingfang's cold voice came, and he quickly stood up and rushed over. His speed made him look nothing like someone who had been poisoned.

"You're the one who deserves to die!" Tao Dingfang sneered, leaped up, and punched Xiao Changhe.

boom!
Xiao Changhe received the same treatment as Ning Yuan; he was sent flying by Tao Dingfang and crashed heavily to the ground.

"Until you reach the level of Internal Organ Refinement, you will never know the power of Internal Organ Refinement. A mere sleeping potion can bewitch me!" Tao Dingfang sneered. After the internal organs of a martial artist have been tempered, they are not afraid of sleeping potions and other poisons.

He had already dealt with the toxins in his body while he was talking to Xiao Changhe.

“You…” Xiao Changhe groaned, looking at Tao Dingfang with grief and indignation.

With just one move, he felt his internal organs churning violently, as Tao Dingfang's force tormented his internal organs like a thousand needles and hammers.

clap clap clap!
Tao Dingfang did not reply, but clapped his hands, and a group of yamen runners and soldiers rushed in from outside the door.

"Arrest all of them! Anyone who resists will be killed without mercy!"

"Yes!"

The constables and soldiers dispersed and took control of those who had not yet reacted.

"Lord Tao, have you arrested the wrong person? We are not traitors of the Rebirth Sect," Ning Yuan asked in surprise.

Everyone turned to look at Tao Dingfang, only to see him smile and say, "We didn't arrest the wrong person; you are all within the scope of today's arrests."

"Why is that?" Hong Ming asked, his face grim.

Tao Dingfang glanced at them and said calmly, "If you have to blame someone, blame yourself for taking things you shouldn't have taken."

Upon hearing this, everyone's expressions suddenly turned grim.

"go!"

The soldier shouted a command, ordering everyone to leave.

"Go away!"

At this moment, Xiao Changhe roared, spun around, and kicked all the soldiers' weapons away. Then, he leaped up and knocked down the soldiers around him.

The sudden turn of events stunned everyone present, but some martial artists quickly recovered and shouted, "Everyone, charge out!"

"Kill them without mercy!" Tao Dingfang gave the order upon seeing the situation.

Upon receiving the order, the soldiers and yamen runners sprang into action and engaged the warriors in fierce combat.

Although these martial artists were poisoned, the drug had not yet taken effect, and they still had the strength to fight.

Tao Dingfang wasn't worried about this, because Xiao Changhe wasn't the only one who poisoned people this time; he had also poisoned people for this operation.

However, he didn't poison the wine, but rather the bowls and cups. He used a muscle-relaxing powder, and before long, these martial artists would become lambs to the slaughter.

boom!
The gate was forcibly opened by a martial artist, who managed to escape, but before he could take more than a few steps, he was pierced by a sharp arrow.

This scene, witnessed by the people engaged in combat, sent their hearts plummeting into despair, an immense sense of crisis instantly engulfing them.

(End of this chapter)