Above the Galaxy
Chapter 537 - 335: Are You Threatening Me?_2

Chapter 537: Chapter 335: Are You Threatening Me?_2

"Wait for it, wait for them to make a mistake," Zhao Huannong said with implication, "The closer they are to that position, the more likely they are to become inflated with pride. Look, aren’t they starting to make mistakes already?"

Zhong Tianyi’s eyes sparkled with a sharp glint as he said in a deep voice, "If there’s a chance, I don’t mind giving them an extra push..."

"Your Highness, please refrain from doing so. The more one does, the more mistakes one makes. He is like that, and so are we," Zhao Huannong hurriedly dissuaded him, "Let’s do nothing and just wait to see them make mistakes. Even if you want to give them a push, it shouldn’t be Your Highness who does it. After all, you are blood brothers. You should consider the King’s feelings."

"I understand," Zhong Tianyi nodded and said, "Come with me to Qianshan, and we can talk about some things on the way."

"Yes."

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One party insists on bringing the person back to the Monitoring Bureau for investigation, while the other is adamantly against going to the Monitoring Bureau for questioning.

Swords were drawn and crossbows cocked, a great battle was imminent.

Shen Yan pulled out an arrest warrant from his pocket and said expressionlessly, "Yu Huoshui, this is an arrest warrant issued by the Monitoring Bureau. Please come with us."

"Just because you say so I have to go? Does the Monitoring Bureau think they can arrest whoever they want?"

"That’s right, do they really think they’re something... Aren’t they just a bunch of errand boys? Stamp a seal and think they can just take anyone?"

"Do you know who Mr. Yu is? Are you aware of the Yu Family’s status? If they wanted, they could squash you like bugs with just a flick of their finger..."

"Fools who don’t know whether they’re alive or dead."

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Tang Fei looked at Yu Huoshui with an amused expression and said, "You’ve seen the arrest warrant, it’s genuine. Are you really not going to come with us?"

"If you’re capable, kill me right here and now," Yu Huoshui gritted his teeth and said.

He had thought that if worst came to worst, he would just go back to the Monitoring Bureau with Tang Fei.

Lose face, lose face then, they certainly wouldn’t dare do anything serious to him.

But after hearing what his brothers beside him said, he had to tough it out.

He was already put on the spot, there was no way he could go, he’d rather die than go...

"No, no, no, I don’t do the killing," Tang Fei waved his hand dismissively, "Even if there’s killing to be done, that happens after the judiciary determines you are guilty and the law enforcement carries out the death penalty. As a civil servant of the state, how could I kill someone in private at such a time?"

Tang Fei’s eyes narrowed, and he continued, "However, if you resist the law and do not comply, we have the right to deal with you urgently... if during the process, you end up with a broken arm or leg, don’t blame the weapons for being blind."

"Are you threatening me?" Yu Huoshui was nearly exploding with rage.

All his life, they were the ones doing the threatening.

If you don’t do this or that, then this or that will happen to you.

They were smooth talkers when it came to threats, and more often than not, they didn’t even need to speak; one meaningful look was enough to let others know what to do.

And now, some poor wretch from the Old Land came over to threaten him, saying they would harm his arms and break his legs...

Absolutely ludicrous.

He had felt quite pleased when these words were directed at others.

But being the target, he felt a burning shame and a piercing pain of humiliation.

"This is not a threat, it’s a warning," Tang Fei said. "If you come along with us willingly, there won’t be any problems. Yu Huoshui, let’s both keep our dignity, shall we?"

"I preserve your dignity, but where’s mine?"

"Your dignity?" Tang Fei paused for a moment, then said, "What dignity do you want? You’re a suspect of a crime."

"..."

Yu Huoshui felt that this guy wasn’t trying to take him away "with dignity," but instead wanted to "undignifiedly" lay hands on him.

Otherwise, why would every word he says sting so much?

Was this a way to negotiate?

Even if he wanted to buckle under pressure and go along with him, he couldn’t now...

Too many brothers were watching.

Yu Huoshui straightened his spine, staring at Tang Fei, and said, "It’s regrettable that I didn’t get to have a proper fight with you during the last assessment... Today, let me test your true strength."

The March Seven Stars, after all, had their own pride.

"That’s right, you were eliminated too quickly last time, we didn’t even get the chance to spar," Tang Fei said.

While Yu Huoshui was off guard, Tang Fei plunged a knife into his heart.

Yu Huoshui fell.

These people really had no common sense; how could he not foresee that Tang Fei would launch a sneak attack?

Even a predator from the Old Land wouldn’t allow someone to get so close without any precautions.

"..."

Hearing Tang Fei’s words, Yu Huoshui flushed with anger and embarrassment, overwhelmed by rage and shame.

Old and new grudges surged, blood boiling and hostility skyrocketing.

Yu Huoshui bellowed furiously and threw a punch towards Tang Fei’s face.

Tang Fei inwardly laughed with glee, what a fool...

His face showed utter astonishment as he shouted angrily, "Yu Huoshui, you defy orders and dare to attack a national official..."

No matter what, he had to pin him down first.

As he spoke, Tang Fei used his arm to block Yu Huoshui’s Fist Power, then kicked towards his stomach.

In an instant, the two exchanged dozens of blows, their fists casting shadows and their energy overflowing, causing the surrounding air to crackle and pop.

The bystanders suffered the consequences; those versed in cultivation or martial arts quickly dodged, while serving girls brought in got their clothes or skin torn by the energy, stumbling and weaving, some even getting sent flying away.

They cried and wailed for their parents, screams filling the air.

Yu Huoshui attacked with resentment, growing more fierce with each strike.

Each one was a lethal move, targeting Tang Fei’s vital points.

Tang Fei, however, displayed strength equal to his own, fighting back ’earnestly’.

Tang Fei punched out, with three dragons and three elephants charging and colliding.

Yu Huoshui felt the power of the punch and didn’t dare to take it head-on, his body drifting backward as he flew away.

Crack...

An entire wall of the private room was demolished, wood and stone flew in all directions, and dust billowed.

Tang Fei burst out from the muddled debris, relentlessly pursuing Yu Huoshui, both their bodies hovering over the creek of Winding Water Garden.

Yu Huoshui slapped his wrist, and a gleaming Energy Longsword appeared in his hand.

Tang Fei also reached out, pulling down a flagpole to counterattack.

One retreated rapidly, while the other attacked fiercely.

Their footing on the water’s surface, yet they never seemed to fall into the creek below.

There were drunken guests who, witnessing the fight, assumed it was a performance by some private room guests, and started cheering.

"Good, good, that’s some fine fighting."

"Exciting, exciting, this is real kung fu."

"Which room’s brother? I’ll treat you to a drink..."

"Tonight’s expenses are on Mr. Chen."

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Crack, crack, crack...

The flagpole in Tang Fei’s hands was cut to pieces by the Energy Sword, quickly approaching his wrist.

Yu Huoshui’s mouth curled into a sinister smile, thinking of killing him, killing this bastard.

The humiliation he had brought to himself and his family was more than enough reason for him to deserve death.

One sword!

Only one sword!

This sword aimed for Tang Fei’s heart; with one stab, it would pierce through.

In that case, not even the world’s finest doctors or top-tier equipment could save him.

Luckily, Tang Fei had no weapon left to defend himself, and it was too late for him to change his move.

All that awaited him was death.

Tang Fei’s death would be troublesome.

But compared to the trouble he had caused his family and himself...

Surely his family would be grateful, right?

He would be the hero of the Yu Family.

Tang Fei’s body remained unmoving in place, his eyes carrying a mocking smile.

"Huh, he’s actually smiling..."

"He dares to mock me?"

"He’s about to die, what right does he have to mock me?"

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"Have you had enough fun?" Tang Fei asked with a smile.

Then, he stretched out his hand.

The delicate, pale, well-defined right hand.

Suddenly, unexpectedly, he grasped Yu Huoshui’s neck.

And Yu Huoshui’s sword thrust missed, as if it had passed right through Tang Fei’s shadow.

Yu Huoshui’s eyes bulged with disbelief as he watched what unfolded before him.

Up to now, he still couldn’t understand...

How had he ended up in such a predicament?