"Kid, Boss Zhang warned you, but since you're courting death, you have no one to blame but yourself!"
The burly men sneered, their heavy palms swinging directly at Chen Zheng.
"Bastards!"
"Watch out, Brother Zheng!"
Li Hao and Zhao Gao instantly exploded with rage, grabbing chairs and smashing them toward the thugs.
Unfortunately, the thugs were prepared and, with their bulky statures, easily caught the incoming chairs. At the same time, another thug's fist landed fiercely on Chen Zheng. Just as a cruel smile formed on the thug's lips, a terrifyingly immense force suddenly shot back through his fist.
The man's expression twisted in shock as he looked up. His eyes met a chilling, terrifying gaze. It was followed by an incredibly formidable aura that felt like a sharp, unyielding blade clamped firmly around his neck.
"Are you... that strong?" Chen Zheng's expression was ice-cold.
Had this been the old him, the punch would have shattered his bones. Fortunately, after activating the system, he had an additional gift package he had yet to claim. It contained [Ancient Martial Arts] and a [Tempering Pill]. Thanks to the pill, even a special forces soldier would be no match for him, and the Ancient Martial Arts had instantly endowed him with incredibly powerful combat skills.
The next second, the thug's expression changed drastically as a cracking sound echoed from his fist. An overwhelmingly powerful force erupted from it.
"Ah!"
With the crisp sound of breaking bone, he screamed and collapsed to his knees, his body trembling violently.
"Third Brother!"
"Damn it! What the hell did you do, kid?" another thug exclaimed upon seeing this.
His fist, brimming with terrifying killing intent, shot toward Chen Zheng.
Chen Zheng remained impassive, his figure moving like the wind to easily dodge the punch. At the same time, his hand blurred into a blade, chopping at the man's neck with lightning speed.
CRACK!
With a crisp snap, terror washed over the thug's face before he collapsed stiffly to the floor.
"What... what did you do?" Huang Dazhi stammered, his eyes wide with horror. "Is he... dead?"
"He's just knocked out. You're really clueless," Chen Zheng replied coolly.
The next second, he flashed forward, charging at the other thug.
"Watch out, Big Brother!" his companion yelled as the man retreated hastily.
But Chen Zheng was too fast. The thug could only watch as a broad fist grew rapidly in his vision, and he reflexively threw his arm up to block.
"Hmph!"
Chen Zheng snorted. A massive force erupted from his fist, smashing viciously into the man's arm.
CRACK!
The thug's body was sent flying like a cannonball. His arm clearly broken, he crashed to the ground and didn't get back up.
In a matter of moments, Chen Zheng had dealt with three of them.
"You all look the part, but you're nothing but a bunch of useless trash," he said, cracking his neck as he turned his icy gaze to the last man standing.
The final thug's eyes went wide, and he fainted from sheer terror.
Just then, Chen Zheng's cold voice snapped everyone back to their senses. "Zhang Wei, Huang Dazhi, I told you before: the one who laughs last is the true winner."
He strode toward Huang Dazhi and Zhang Wei.
"Wh-what do you want?" Huang Dazhi trembled, backing away. The private room was small, however, and his retreat was soon blocked by a table.
"Chen Zheng, I'll concede this round. How about we just call it even?" In contrast, Zhang Wei appeared much calmer, an unusual light flashing in his eyes.
Chen Zheng paused. He suddenly sensed a familiar aura from Zhang Wei. His practice of Ancient Martial Arts had sharpened his intuition, and it told him Zhang Wei's aura was not that of an ordinary person. It seemed to carry the faint scent of blood.
Chen Zheng's pupils constricted as a horrifying thought surfaced in his mind. Has this guy killed someone?
[Ding! Congratulations, Host. You have triggered a choice mission.]
[Option 1: Enforce justice for the heavens. Punish Zhang Hongfa and receive the reward: 30% of Dahong Real Estate's shares and the full property rights to develop land and build an airport.]
[Option 2: Remain silent. Use this information as leverage to seek personal gain and receive the reward: one hundred million Huaxia currency.]
Chen Zheng was stunned. Zhang Hongfa? Could it be this guy?
[Ding! Friendly Reminder: Zhang Wei's real name is Zhang Hongfa. He once poisoned a family of three for illegal gain, then underwent plastic surgery, deliberately gained weight, and changed his identity.]
Chen Zheng was utterly floored. Poisoned a family of three? How could this guy be so vicious?
He had thought such cruel acts only happened in TV dramas, yet here one was, right before his eyes. A wave of fury surged within him.
Just then, Zhang Wei began to edge away, trying to seize the opportunity to escape. Unfortunately for him, Chen Zheng saw everything.
BOOM!
A powerful fist was the only answer he received.
"Ah!"
Zhang Wei screamed as his body was sent flying like a cannonball, crumpling to the ground with his face twisted in agony.
"Chen Zheng! You're already interfering with the business between Wisdom Cloud and my Dahong Real Estate. Are you going to hunt me to the ends of the earth too?" Zhang Wei—or rather, Zhang Hongfa—demanded, his expression now frantic.
"I choose Option One," Chen Zheng stated, his expression ice-cold as he immediately made his choice and struck again.
Already corpulent and now seriously injured, how could Zhang Hongfa possibly dodge?
CRACK!
With a sickening snap, Chen Zheng broke one of Zhang Hongfa's arms.
"Ah! Chen Zheng, you're so ruthless! You'll face retribution for this!" Zhang Hongfa howled, his face contorted in agony.
"Bastard, you know better than anyone who deserves retribution!" Chen Zheng shouted coldly as he struck the other arm.
CRACK!
Another crisp snap echoed through the room, followed by Zhang Hongfa's agonized screams.
Seeing this, Wei Xuerou, Li Hao, and the others felt a chill of fear. Chen Zheng suddenly seemed like a terrifying stranger to them.
But Chen Zheng didn't stop. He turned his gaze to Zhang Hongfa's legs.
CRACK!
Chen Zheng stomped down violently. The horrific force shattered the bone, twisting the leg at an unnatural angle.
"Ah! Damn you! I'll kill you! I'll slaughter your entire family!"
The private room filled with Zhang Hongfa's horrific screams.