Chapter 205: From Now On I'll Cover You

After sending Heng Xueyue to Xu Xinghe’s side, Jiang Changkong returned to the research institute.

Professor Yun and Tang Ruoxi stared at him with astonished looks, as if gazing at a monster.

“Why are you looking at me like that?” Jiang Changkong asked curiously.

“Thirty-four Star Spirit Peaks, and you defeated them?” Their voices carried a hint of disbelief.

“I won. How could they possibly measure up to my strength?” Jiang Changkong declared proudly.

Tang Ruoxi asked excitedly, “So now, the mineral vein is yours?”

Jiang Changkong grinned. “Theoretically, yes. But in reality, some people are clearly even more shameless.”

“You should worry about how to withstand the Heng family’s retaliation.”

Professor Yun said worriedly, “I’ve already heard—you killed Heng Xueyue.”

“If I dared to kill her, I’m not afraid of her family.”

Jiang Changkong said confidently, “I have a way to resolve this. I won’t cause any trouble for you, Professor, so please don’t worry.”

Professor Yun frowned, thought for a moment, then relaxed her brow. “Fine, let’s study Star Script.”

He entered the room to study Star Script and didn’t rest until late at night.

Early the next morning, no one came to cause trouble. Jiang Changkong enjoyed the peace and used the time to focus on studying Star Script.

As for the mineral vein, Jiang Changkong didn’t bother with it for now.

The matter wasn’t over yet—those shameless individuals definitely wouldn’t keep their promise.

Heng Xuanqing had already said he would find a way to seek revenge; he would never give up.

While studying Star Script, Jiang Changkong also pondered whether he should just eliminate all of them.

However, he had to consider Xu Xinghe’s face, after all, the man had given him so many Star Stones.

As for the traitor within the Heng family, he hoped the people they invited this time would bring plenty of Star Stones.

He hoped Heng Xueyue wouldn’t disappoint him and make these days of waiting pointless.

Suppressing the restless urge to kill, Jiang Changkong focused intently on memorizing the meanings of the Star Script.

The day passed quickly. After eating, Jiang Changkong continued his studies.

Late at night, a black-clad figure arrived at the Xu family’s stone house.

Xu Xingheng had gathered over a dozen Star Spirit Peaks in the stone house.

For hundreds of meters around, not a soul was in sight—he had sent everyone away.

“Master Xu, you’ve seen Jiang Changkong’s strength. We’ve already failed, so why gather us here?” an elder asked gravely.

“Indeed, even if we all joined forces, we wouldn’t be able to withstand a single strike from Jiang Changkong.”

“Moreover, we’ve lost the mineral vein. Staying here no longer serves any purpose.”

The other elders spoke with lingering fear, still remembering the previous battle.

Jiang Changkong alone truly had the power to make them submit!

“Everyone, don’t rush,” Xu Xingheng raised a hand, gesturing toward the black-clad figure beside him. “This esteemed person can kill Jiang Changkong.”

“Hmm? Esteemed person?” The group frowned, their gazes shifting to the black-clad figure.

“Rest assured, everyone. I have some friends who are already on their way.”

The black-clad figure said coldly, “With their strength, they are more than enough to suppress and kill Jiang Changkong.”

“If you’re so confident, why did you invite us here? We can’t be of any help.”

An elder, his face wrinkled and layered with age, looked puzzled.

If they were certain they could resolve this, why keep them here?

“To grant you a fortune.”

The black-clad figure smiled faintly. “Jiang Changkong has killed many people. Don’t you want their influence in Anding Province?”

The group’s breathing grew rapid, but they hadn’t lost their heads. “We can strive for that ourselves.”

“What if I don’t agree?” Xu Xingheng said coldly.

The crowd sneered, “Xu Xingheng, do you think you alone can stand against all of us? Do you think you’re Jiang Changkong?”

Xu Xingheng remained calm, lowering his voice slightly, “Before you get angry, calm down and think about how Yun Bugui and Xu Hengzhi ended up inside.”

“What?”

The crowd’s expressions changed—the Sin Domain!

Back then, Yun Bugui and Xu Hengzhi of the Xu family were both imprisoned in the Sin Domain, never to be released.

Was it this old man who did it?

“Yun Bugui wasn’t my doing, but Xu Hengzhi was. Otherwise, do you think I could have taken the position of family head?” Xu Xingheng’s expression turned cold and ruthless, revealing a hint of cruelty. “Think carefully, even if I can’t kill you, I can still send you in there.”

A man in black chuckled softly, “The atmosphere is a bit tense, but Family Head Xu makes a valid point. None of you are clean.”

The crowd fell into silence. After a long while, an elderly man spoke gravely, “Conditions.”

The man in black replied, “Your Star Stones—only those of mid-grade fifth-tier or higher. From now on, fifty percent will be handed over to Family Head Xu every year.”

“Fifty percent? Isn’t that a bit too much?” the crowd protested discontentedly.

“You have no right to choose. Besides, as your influence expands, your earnings will increase as well,” the man in black insisted firmly.

The crowd remained silent. After another long pause, an elderly man asked, “May we see your true face?”

“You are not yet worthy,” the man in black replied coldly. “However, if you perform well, I can give you an opportunity.”

“What opportunity?”

“A chance to collaborate with major forces like the Heng family, Shengjin, and the Nan family. By then, you will no longer be confined to Anding Province.”

“Collaboration with these major forces?”

The crowd was visibly moved. Collaborating with major forces had always been something they desired but could never attain.

If the person before them could facilitate collaboration with multiple major forces, how powerful must their influence be?

“Enough. Return and prepare. We will act together in two days,” the man in black said.

“Sir, the gap between us and Jiang Changkong is too vast,” the crowd had already changed their form of address, but they still felt uneasy facing Jiang Changkong.

“When the time comes, you will deal with the research institute. I will find someone to handle Jiang Changkong,” the man in black snorted coldly. “Are you still unsure about just a research institute outpost?”

The crowd was puzzled, “We are confident, but why target the research institute? Professor Yun has always kept a low profile.”

“Kept a low profile? Her ties to Jiang Changkong run too deep.”

The man in black stood up and left the stone house.

The crowd exchanged glances and eventually dispersed, returning to gather Star Stones.

Behind the stone house, a petite figure quickly vanished, following the man in black. Along the way, she took out her phone and relayed the information.

Upon receiving the message, Jiang Changkong did not move. Heng Xueyue was only tracking to confirm the identity.

However, he was very interested in the Star Stones. As expected, these people were collecting them.

Hand them all over to Xu Xingheng? Fifty percent?

Even if it wasn’t much, it was still a considerable income.

There should be at least ten thousand fifth-tier Star Stones, right?

But these people actually dared to target the research institute. He needed to remind Professor Yun to be cautious.

After relaying the message to Professor Yun, her expression turned grim, though she showed little worry. “I will make arrangements.”

Just as Jiang Changkong was about to return to his room to sleep, Xu Xinghe sent a message: “Changkong, please avenge me. Avenge my father.”

“I can capture your uncle alive,” Jiang Changkong thought for a moment before replying.

Xu Xinghe: “No need to capture him alive. I’ll keep an eye on him. Once these people deliver the Star Stones, I’ll notify you.”

Jiang Changkong: “…”

Just for that sentence, I’ll have your back from now on!

Even while seeking revenge, he still remembers to secure benefits for himself. This friend—Jiang Changkong was determined to befriend him.

Much more reliable than Anding Bang.

Lying in bed, Heng Xueyue sent another message: “To avoid scaring off the hired help, we’ll wait two days for them to make contact. Then we’ll strike first, capture them all in one fell swoop, and spread the name of Heng Xueyue.”

Quite efficient at getting things done.