Rebirth in Another World: The Ultimate Legend

Ouyang Kuishan's expression was solemn as he led Li Xuan at breakneck speed, the sound of their horses' hooves echoing through the road like a sudden storm. The two remained silent, but their somber faces and heavy hearts seemed to suffocate the surrounding air.

Finally, they made it back to the Black Wolf Gang. Before the horses had even come to a complete stop, Ouyang Kuishan leaped off and strode into the gang's main hall. Li Xuan followed closely behind, his steps hurried.

The moment Ouyang Kuishan stepped into the hall, his eyes blazed with fury. With a flick of his wrist, he slammed the gleaming nine-ringed broadsword into the ground with lightning speed. A deafening clang echoed, and the entire hall seemed to tremble as the hilt sank into the stone slab, the blade humming.

"This operation was a complete blunder!" Ouyang Kuishan roared furiously, his voice deafening. "We thought we could easily deal with those guys, but we never expected them to be so troublesome, causing us to suffer such a huge loss!"

Standing to the side, Li Xuan lowered his head, his face full of guilt. He bit his lip and said softly, "Chief, it's all because I failed in my duties that we fell into their carefully designed trap. Please punish me, Chief."

Upon hearing this, Ouyang Kuishan glared at him fiercely and snorted coldly, "Hmph! If I hadn't arrived in time to rescue you, our Black Wolf Gang would probably have suffered heavy losses by now, and the consequences would have been unimaginable! But speaking of which, you've fought with Lin Yu before. In your opinion, just how strong is he?"

Li Xuan frowned deeply, his face showing an extremely solemn expression. He took a deep breath and slowly said, "Chief, Lin Yu's strength is truly beyond imagination! You don't know, the way he wields his sword is like a ghost, his sword techniques are ever-changing and unpredictable. Sometimes it's fierce and unparalleled, like Mount Tai crushing an egg; sometimes it's gentle and soft, like a spring breeze. I've launched several fierce attacks against him, but each time he easily neutralized them in an extremely ingenious way. Not only that, his reaction speed is as fast as lightning. Before any of my attacks even get close, he has already anticipated them and prepared a countermeasure. And the power he displays is absolutely not to be underestimated. Every time I face him head-on, I can feel an immense pressure bearing down on me, making me feel like I can't defend myself. In short, when confronting him, I feel restricted in every way, completely unable to unleash my true strength!"

After hearing Li Xuan's words, Ouyang Kuishan's already gloomy expression turned even more unpleasant. He let out a heavy snort and said through gritted teeth, "Hmph! I never expected that this guy's strength would improve so much in just a few days. It seems we underestimated him. If we don't find a way to get rid of him soon, he will definitely become a major threat in the future!"

Li Xuan continued, "Chief, the situation goes far beyond that. This person's fighting spirit is unimaginably firm. No matter what difficulties and dangers he encounters, he will never back down in the slightest. It's as if there is an inexhaustible source of power behind him, always supporting him to move forward bravely."

Upon hearing this, Ouyang Kuishan frowned, crossed his arms, and began to pace slowly in place. As he pondered, he muttered to himself, "So, it seems we underestimated this person... Then, based on your observations, what is the situation with the people following him?"

Li Xuan paused for a moment, quickly recalling the scenes from the battlefield, before replying, "Reporting to the leader, as far as I can see, the man named Lin Feng and the woman named Zhao Ling'er, along with their group, are all highly skilled in martial arts. Moreover, their teamwork is flawless and extremely tacit, truly creating many troublesome problems for us."

Upon hearing this, Ouyang Kuishan abruptly stopped in his tracks. His already serious face became even more gloomy, and a fierce glint flashed in his eyes. He coldly snorted and said, "Hmph! No matter how capable they are, if they dare to openly oppose and challenge my Black Wolf Gang, they will definitely not have a good ending!"

Seeing this, Li Xuan quickly nodded in agreement, saying, "What the gang leader says is absolutely right! However, we have suffered heavy losses in this battle. I wonder what kind of strategy we should adopt next? I hope the gang leader can give us some guidance."

Ouyang Kuishan pondered for a moment and said, "They've captured our leader, and they'll definitely use that to blackmail us. We need to prepare for this first, and then plan our next move. What do you think they'll do next?"

Li Xuan narrowed his eyes slightly, pondered for a moment, and then said, "Hmm... After some thought, in my opinion, they are very likely to use that minor gang leader as a bargaining chip to threaten us. Or they might force us to agree to certain conditions in order to achieve their ulterior motives." His tone was somewhat solemn, as if he had already foreseen the severity of the situation.

Ouyang Kuishan slowly shook his head, a wise light gleaming in his deep, ocean-like eyes. He stared intently ahead, thoughtfully saying, "No, Brother Li Xuan! Lin Yu is exceptionally cunning and treacherous; his thoughts are far more complex than they appear. He likely harbors even more far-reaching schemes. Therefore, we must be extremely cautious in this situation and must not let our guard down!"

Hearing this, Li Xuan frowned, his face filled with worry. He clenched his fists tightly, the knuckles turning slightly white from the force, revealing his anxiety and unease. He eagerly suggested, "In that case, why don't we quickly gather the brothers in the gang? Let's all work together and be prepared to attack at any time, just in case!" As he finished speaking, a resolute look flashed in his eyes, as if he had made up his mind to fight the enemy to the death.

However, Ouyang Kuishan calmly waved his hand, signaling Li Xuan to remain calm. He earnestly advised, "Don't act impulsively, brother! If we act rashly, not only will we fail to solve the problem, but we will also find ourselves in an even more difficult and passive situation. The most urgent task is to find out the other side's true strength and intentions, and find their weaknesses and vulnerabilities. Only in this way can we formulate a foolproof strategy to reverse the current unfavorable situation."

Li Xuan nodded solemnly, looking firmly at Ouyang Kuishan, and said, "Chief, in my opinion, we should send men to gather information about them so that we can accurately grasp their every move and latest developments. This will greatly benefit the planning and implementation of our subsequent actions. What do you think?"

Ouyang Kuishan nodded slightly, and after a moment's thought, replied, "Yes, this plan is feasible. However, we must select a quick-witted and agile person to carry out this task, and we must not easily reveal our presence, lest we alert the enemy." As he spoke, he tapped the table lightly with his fingers, seemingly weighing suitable candidates in his mind.

Upon hearing this, Li Xuan quickly replied, "Don't worry, Chief. I happen to have several brothers under my command who are extremely skilled at concealing themselves and scouting enemy positions. If we send them out, I'm sure they will complete this mission perfectly without any mishaps." His words revealed his complete confidence in his men.

Ouyang Kuishan frowned slightly, his expression serious as he added, "Besides that, we must not be careless. We must further strengthen the gang's defenses, increase patrols, and be on high alert to prevent the enemy from taking advantage of any weaknesses to launch a surprise attack." After saying this, he looked up at Li Xuan, his eyes full of expectation.

Li Xuan immediately clasped his hands and bowed, replying, "Yes, Chief! I will certainly live up to your mission and will immediately begin to properly arrange the aforementioned matters. Please await good news, Chief." After speaking, he turned and quickly left, preparing to carry out a series of deployments according to Ouyang Kuishan's instructions.

Ouyang Kuishan sat down, tapping his fingers lightly on the armrest of the chair: "Also, prepare gold and silver treasures, so that we can have a response if they make demands."

Li Xuan hesitated for a moment: "Chief, wouldn't this be too lenient with them?"

Ouyang Kuishan glared at him: "We need to think long-term. Temporary compromise is for future retaliation."

Li Xuan quickly agreed: "The gang leader is wise. Should we contact other gangs for support?"

Ouyang Kuishan waved his hand: "Don't take this step unless absolutely necessary, lest we become a laughing stock and lose some of our profits."

Li Xuan cupped his hands in greeting: "Understood, Chief. I'll go arrange these matters now."

Ouyang Kuishan waved his hand: "Go, and come back quickly. Report to me immediately if anything happens."

Li Xuan turned and left. Ouyang Kuishan sat alone in the lobby, his eyes slightly narrowed as he fell into deep thought, as if he were considering the various arrangements made earlier.