Transmigrating to the Song Dynasty: Water Margin Business Management

Wu Feng chanted incantations with even greater fervor at the front of the battle. All around, howling winds and flying sand and stones formed small tornadoes that swept towards the Liangshan heroes.

Lu Zhishen brandished his monk's staff, trying to break through the obstruction of the raging wind and rush towards Wufeng. But every step forward was extremely difficult, as the raging wind was like an invisible giant hand, tightly gripping his body.

"Hey! Watch me break your evil spell!" Lu Zhishen roared and charged forward with all his might, but suddenly black beams of light shot out from the tornado, like arrows, towards Lu Zhishen.

Lu Zhishen hurriedly swung his staff to defend himself. With several clangs, the light collided with the staff, sparks flying everywhere. But the light was too dense, and Lu Zhishen couldn't dodge in time. He was struck on the shoulder by a beam of light, and he groaned as he staggered back a few steps.

At this moment, Song Jiang and Lu Junyi also tried to organize everyone to resist this strange magic. But Wu Feng's magic became more and more powerful, and streams of black energy emerged from the ground, coiling around the legs of the Liangshan heroes like pythons.

"Everyone be careful!" Song Jiang shouted a warning, but before he could finish speaking, he was struck by a powerful force and flew out of the air, crashing heavily to the ground.

Seeing this, Lu Junyi was extremely anxious and wanted to rescue Song Jiang, but he was struck in the back by a sudden black lightning bolt. His body trembled and a trace of blood spilled from the corner of his mouth.

"Brother!" some of the Liangshan heroes exclaimed, trying to rush towards Song Jiang and Lu Junyi, but were blocked by the strong wind and air currents and could not get close.

A sinister smile appeared on Wu Feng's face, his eyes gleaming with an eerie light, and he chanted the incantation even faster.

The Liangshan heroes were in dire straits, and their morale began to plummet.

"Brothers, don't back down!" Despite his injuries, Song Jiang struggled to his feet and loudly encouraged his men.

But Wu Feng wouldn't give them a chance to breathe. With a wave of his hands, countless fireballs rained down from the sky, crashing down on the Liangshan heroes.

In an instant, flames soared into the sky on the battlefield, and screams of agony rose and fell.

Lu Zhishen gritted his teeth and charged at Wu Feng again, but the gale formed a solid barrier that he could not break through no matter how hard he tried.

"Damn it!" Lu Zhishen roared angrily.

Chaos began to break out among the Liangshan troops, and some soldiers scattered and fled.

At this critical moment, Lu Junyi, enduring his injuries, shouted, "Brothers, fight alongside me!"

He brandished his weapon, unleashing powerful internal energy, which temporarily blocked some of the attacks.

However, Wu Feng's magic seemed endless, and wave after wave of attacks made it difficult for the Liangshan group to defend themselves.

Seeing the tragic scene before him, Song Jiang was filled with anxiety. He knew that if he didn't find a way to break the sorcery, the Liangshan bandits would likely be wiped out.

"Am I really going to die here today?" Song Jiang thought to himself.

Li Kui brandished his battle axe, his eyes wide open, and roared at Wu Feng, "You sorcerer, what kind of evil tricks are you using? If you have the guts, fight me, Tie Niu, with real swords and spears!" His rough voice echoed across the battlefield, filled with boundless rage.

Seeing this, Wu Yong hurriedly ordered his soldiers, "Stop Tie Niu quickly! If he rushes in like this, he'll only be throwing his life away."

Several soldiers rushed forward, trying to restrain Li Kui. But Li Kui was blinded by rage and wouldn't listen to reason. He struggled to break free from the soldiers' obstruction while continuing to curse Wu Feng: "I, Tie Niu, am not afraid of you, you charlatan! Come and fight me for three hundred rounds!"

Wu Yong was extremely anxious. He knew that Li Kui's impulsive actions would not only fail to break Wu Feng's magic but would also put him in a desperate situation. The battlefield situation was extremely unfavorable for the Liangshan group. Song Jiang and Lu Junyi were injured, Lu Zhishen was unable to break through Wu Feng's defenses, and Wu Feng's magic was constantly intensifying. Under the attack of gales, fireballs, and dark currents, the casualties among the Liangshan group gradually increased.

Wu Yong made a quick decision and shouted, "All soldiers, retreat immediately!"

Upon hearing Wu Yong's order, the Liangshan heroes, though unwilling, understood that a direct confrontation was not the best course of action, and began to fight while retreating.

At this moment, Gao Yanei and Gao Ke were overjoyed to see Song Jiang and his men routed. Gao Yanei said smugly to Wu Feng, "Master, capture them all! Don't let a single one escape!"

Gao Ke chimed in, "Yes, let them know the consequences of going against the imperial court!"

Wu Feng, having received the order, unleashed his magic even more recklessly. The gale intensified, as if to blow the Liangshan heroes back to their original positions. Fireballs rained down like a storm, making their retreat even more difficult.

While directing the retreat, Wu Yong kept an eye on Li Kui's situation. He saw that Li Kui was still struggling, trying to rush towards Wu Feng.

"Tie Niu, don't be impulsive! As long as we're alive, we can always rebuild!" Wu Yong shouted.

Li Kui roared, "I, Tie Niu, will definitely kill this evil Taoist priest today!"

Just then, a fireball flew towards Li Kui, about to hit him. A Liangshan soldier disregarded the danger, leaping forward to push Li Kui away, but was struck by the fireball himself and instantly fell to the ground.

Seeing this, Li Kui finally came to his senses, stopped struggling, and retreated with the others.

Under Wu Yong's command, the Liangshan heroes fought and retreated. However, Gao Yanei and Gao Ke's pursuers were hot on their heels, and Wu Feng's magic continued to strike.

"Everyone, speed up! Don't linger!" Wu Yong shouted.

Some of the wounded Liangshan heroes helped each other along, struggling to move forward.

Suddenly, a river appeared in front of them, blocking their way.

"What should we do?" Everyone was in a panic.

Wu Yong looked at the river, thought for a moment, and said, "Everyone, don't panic, wade across the river!"

The Liangshan heroes jumped into the river. The current was swift, but they still swam forward with all their might.

When Wu Feng saw the Liangshan group crossing the river, he waved his hands, and huge waves surged up in the river, attempting to drown them.

"Hold on, everyone!" Song Jiang shouted from the river.

The heroes of Liangshan gritted their teeth and fought desperately against the waves.

Finally, with everyone's efforts, they successfully crossed the river. Meanwhile, Wu Feng's magic gradually lost its power on the other side.

Gao Yanei and Gao Ke were furious when they saw the Liangshan group escape.

"Damn it, they got away!" Gao Yanei stomped his foot angrily.

Gao Ke said, "Don't worry, they have already suffered heavy losses and will be wiped out by us sooner or later."

Although the Liangshan heroes had temporarily escaped capture, they suffered heavy casualties and their morale was low. Wu Yong looked at them and secretly vowed to find a way to break the witch's spell and restore Liangshan's former glory.

Zhao Tianming, along with his wife Hexiang, managed to escape amidst the chaos. Hexiang's hair was disheveled, and her face was streaked with tears. She clutched Zhao Tianming's sleeve tightly, crying, "Husband, why is it so difficult to run a business? We're honest and simple people, just wanting a peaceful life. How could we suffer such a calamity?"

Zhao Tianming's face was full of resentment, but seeing his wife's pitiful appearance, he suppressed his anger and gently embraced He Xiang, comforting her, "Xiang'er, don't cry. This world is unjust, and evil people do evil, but I will definitely protect you."

He Xiang raised her head, her eyes blurry with tears, and looked at Zhao Tianming. Her voice trembled as she said, "Husband, has our restaurant been seized by Gao Yanei and his gang? That's the result of our hard work over the years."

Zhao Tianming clenched his fists, his knuckles turning white, and gritted his teeth as he said, "That scoundrel Gao Yanei is bullying people with his power, and the restaurant is probably in grave danger. But don't worry, Xiang'er, I will settle this score with them sooner or later."

He Xiang sobbed, "Husband, I'm so scared. What should we do now?"

Zhao Tianming's gaze was firm as he looked straight ahead: "Xiang'er, don't be afraid. Even if the road ahead is difficult, as long as we are of one mind, we will definitely overcome the difficulties. The restaurant can be rebuilt, and justice will be served."

He Xiang nestled in Zhao Tianming's arms, her sobs subsiding slightly: "Husband, I believe in you. As long as you're here, I'm not afraid of anything."

Zhao Tianming gently patted He Xiang's back: "Xiang'er, you've suffered these past few days. But you must believe that darkness will not last forever, and justice will eventually prevail."

At this moment, the moonlight was dim. Zhao Tianming, with He Xiang by his side, continued to move forward in the darkness with the others, secretly vowing to make Gao Yanei and his gang pay the price and reclaim everything that belonged to him.

After Zhao Tianming and his group left, Gao Yanei, Gao Ke, and Wang Zhiqiang, along with a group of henchmen, arrogantly arrived at Zhao Tianming's restaurant.

As soon as they stepped into the restaurant, they were stunned by its luxurious interior. Gao Yanei's greedy eyes darted around, his gaze first drawn to the sturdy wooden pillars supporting the main hall. The pillars were made of the finest nanmu wood, with fine grain, deep color, and a faint fragrance.

Wang Zhiqiang said to Gao Yanei with a fawning expression, "Young master, look at these pillars. They are all made of valuable nanmu wood, incredibly sturdy and exuding an air of nobility. According to the prior agreement, you will also own half of this restaurant."

Gao Yanei stepped forward, gently stroked the nanmu pillar with his hand, and clicked his tongue in praise: "Not bad, not bad, these few pillars alone are worth a lot of silver."

Gao Ke chimed in, "Young master, look at this floorboard. It's made of century-old elm wood, sturdy and durable, and you can walk steadily on it."

As Gao Yanei stepped onto the floorboards, feeling their solidity, his smile grew even more smug.

They continued walking inside and came to a private room. The door and window frames of the room were all made of huanghuali wood, with beautiful grain and a warm texture. Gao Yanei couldn't help but tap it with his hand: "This huanghuali wood is truly a fine piece of stuff."

Wang Zhiqiang quickly said, "Young Master, from now on, we can enjoy ourselves however we want in this building. All this good wood is worth a fortune."

Gao Yanei walked up to a large, carved table. The tabletop was made of a single piece of rosewood, with exquisite carvings. He stroked the smooth surface and exclaimed, "This table, just the rosewood itself is priceless!"

Gao Yanei looked around again, as if he could already see countless gold and silver treasures flowing into his pockets. He laughed greedily, "With this restaurant, my wealth will reach new heights. That ungrateful bastard Zhao Tianming dared to oppose me. Now that this property belongs to us, it can be considered his retribution."

As he spoke, he turned to Wang Zhiqiang and Gao Ke and said, "You two, you better manage this place well. If anything goes wrong, I won't let you off the hook."

Wang Zhiqiang and Gao Ke hurriedly nodded and bowed, saying, "Young Master, rest assured, we will do our best."

Then, Gao Yanei swaggered into the main seat and shouted to his henchmen, "Listen up, everyone! From today onwards, this restaurant is my territory. Anyone who dares to cause trouble will be killed without mercy!"

The crowd echoed in unison, their arrogant laughter resounding throughout the restaurant.