"Old man Hong Zhong, listen up. This is the vast North Sea, not your Hong Merchant's Association. There aren't any Guest Officials who can stand up for you. If you don't know what's good for you, I'll make sure you die together with this kid!" threatened the Southern Heavenly Gate.
"Oh? From what you're saying, if I just stand by and watch, you'll let me live? "Hong Zhong said in surprise.
"That's right, we're looking for this brat purely to avenge our third brother. We don't have any intention of going against the Hong Merchant Guild. Of course, there's a prerequisite. Shopkeeper Hong better not come out and get in the way. After all, fists and feet have no eyes. If you accidentally get hurt, then there's nothing we can do." This time, it was Nan Tianba who spoke.
If they killed Lin Yi here, they weren't afraid that Hong Zhong would go back and tell others. With the righteous reason of avenging their third brother, Nan Tianyong, this was purely a grudge of the Jianghu. Even the higher ups of the Three Great Pavilions wouldn't interfere and would turn a blind eye to it.
However, if they killed Hong Zhong to hide the news, it wouldn't be a good thing for Nan Tianba and the others. No matter what, Hong Zhong was an important figure in the Hong Merchant Guild. Even if they did it secretly, the Hong Merchant Guild would still be able to find some clues. At that time, they wouldn't be able to walk away unscathed.
"So that's how it is. It seems like you guys are quite tactful. You clearly had the opportunity to take advantage of me, yet you still maintained such restraint. You're worthy of praise." Hong Zhong said unhurriedly. Then, he changed the topic, "Unfortunately, you are still too stupid."
"What did you say?" Nan Tianba's expression darkened. Southern Sky Gate and Yu Zhe also had unfriendly expressions.
"I said, you guys are too stupid. You actually thought that I would just stand by and watch Young Hero Lin's matter. If this isn't stupid, then what is?" Hong Zhong laughed mockingly, "My relationship with Young Hero Lin is not something you can imagine. We've known each other for a long time!"
Lin Yi was slightly startled. He didn't understand the meaning of Hong Zhong's last sentence. Known each other for a long time? Was he trying to prove something to Nan Tianba?
"Old man, you're courting death!" The South-Heaven Gate's expression turned hideous, but it was filled with a hint of joy.
If it wasn't for the fact that he was afraid of the influence of the Hong Chamber of Commerce, he would have dismembered Hong Zhong to vent the hatred in his heart. Originally, he didn't have this opportunity because Nan Tianba wouldn't have allowed him to do so. But now, Hong Zhong was courting death, and he couldn't stop him even if he wanted to, so he couldn't blame anyone else.
"Shopkeeper Hong, I'll say it again. I don't want to become enemies with the Hong Merchant Guild, and I don't have any intention of killing you. You better know what's good for you. I'm sure you've heard that I'm not a very patient person. Killing someone on this vast ocean is just a small matter." Nan Tianba said with a gloomy expression.
"I've naturally heard of the Three Heroes of the Nan Clan. However, aren't you a little too confident if you think you can scare me with just that?" Hong Zhong's expression became a little playful.
"It looks like you're really courting death. Then I won't stop you. Die in peace, old thing!" Nan Tianba suddenly stood up, emitting a terrifying aura from his body. Even the Spiritual Beast under his feet was trembling in fear, as if it was unable to maintain its posture.
However, the weak Spiritual Beast did not show any reaction from Hong Zhong and Lin Yi. It was as if Nan Tianba's aura could not affect it at all.
"Deadly Overlord Fist!" Nan Tianba's figure was like a savage demon god. The simple punch was accompanied by an incomparably domineering aura. Even the surface of the ocean that was tens of feet below began to ripple.
The South-Heaven Gate and Yu Zhe were behind him. They looked at Hong Zhong and Lin Yi as if they were looking at dead people!
Even among the Golden Core Stage experts, Nan Tianba was considered a troublesome character. With just a weak old man like Hong Zhong and Lin Yi's insignificant strength, they would not be able to withstand even a single attack.
The only thing they needed to pay attention to right now was to make sure that the two of them didn't fall into the sea. After all, they hadn't gotten their hands on the Star Inkstone and those other rare treasures yet. If they killed the two of them and missed out on the treasures, that would be a huge joke.
However, facing Nan Tianba's shocking killing move, both Lin Yi and Hong Zhong maintained a calm expression as if nothing had happened. Lin Yi was still sitting cross-legged to heal his injuries, while Hong Zhong did not put his opponent in his eyes at all.
Hong Zhong watched helplessly as the Life Stealing Overlord Fist was about to reach his head. Finally, he lazily stretched out a hand and swatted it as if he was swatting a fly. Then, a giant golden palm suddenly appeared beside Nantian Ba and sent him flying with a single slap!
"Huh?" The South-Heaven Gate and Yu Zhe were both dumbfounded. As a Golden Core Stage expert, not only did Nan Tianba not kill his opponent instantly, he was also sent flying by Hong Zhong's palm. Wasn't this too miraculous of a turn of events?
Luckily, the two of them had been preparing to fish up Hong Zhong and Lin Yi's corpses. Now, they were able to catch Nan Tianba before he fell into the ocean. Otherwise, no matter how strong Nan Tianba was, once he fell into the ocean, he would only become food for the sea beasts. There was no other possibility.
After being caught by the South-Heaven Gate and Yu Zhe, Nan Tianba was still in a state of shock from the slap. After a long time, he finally regained his senses. When he looked at Hong Zhong again, his expression was astonishingly filled with an unprecedented fear.
As for the South-Heaven Gate and Yu Zhe, they looked as if they had seen a ghost. Even Nan Tianba was sent flying by a single slap. If it was them instead, wouldn't they be slapped to the ground?!
He was clearly just a businessman. How could this ordinary-looking old man have such terrifying strength?
"Seeing that your uncle has some connections with my Hong Merchant Guild, I won't kill you this time. However, if there is a next time, and you dare to jump up and down in front of me again, you better be prepared to die." A terrifying murderous intent suddenly flashed across Hong Zhong's calm expression.
Before this, he was still somewhat concerned about Nan Tianba's background. However, now that he was the Vice President of the Hong Merchant Guild, he, Hong Zhong, could be considered a person with real power even in the middle island, which was full of influential people. He was basically on the same level as Zheng Dongjue, so there was no need for him to be afraid.
Even if he were to kill Nan Tianba, there wouldn't be too much trouble. However, he hadn't gone back to report on his new job yet. If he was too arrogant, it would be easy for others to criticize him.
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