Chapter 1160: Chapter 1160: The Brothers’ Cooperation

Just as Yuan Huai was out of strength, and Leng Chan was choking his neck, forcing him to reveal the truth, a gunshot suddenly rang out from afar.

Both of them froze for a moment, and then Yuan Huai, gathering unknown strength, jumped up and ran outside.

Leng Chan was stunned too and followed.

The sound came from the direction of Xiang Yu’s room, and Yuan Huai felt a bit nervous inside; the thing he feared had indeed happened, someone was definitely trying to assassinate Xiang Yu.

He ran to Xiang Yu’s room at the fastest speed.

“Xiang Yu,” Yuan Huai yelled as he entered the room.

Everyone in the room turned to look at him; there were Xiang Yu, Tie Zhuzi, Xiao Xuan, Tao Dachang, and Jin Guozhong.

Two people were kneeling on the ground, one of whom had a leg injury, seemingly from a gunshot.

Seeing Xiang Yu standing there without any harm, Yuan Huai collapsed onto the ground from exhaustion; he was worn out, having run here in panic and completely drained his energy.

Seeing Yuan Huai on the ground gasping for breath, Tie Zhuzi walked up, grabbed Yuan Huai by the collar, and said, “You’ve wasted all that training time, getting so tired from running this little distance.”

Yuan Huai couldn’t speak now, only lying on the ground, gasping heavily.

Leng Chan also ran in with a face full of tension, breathing heavily but better than Huai.

Upon seeing Xiang Yu standing unharmed and the two kneeling on the ground, she knew everything was alright.

Only then did she step forward to grab Yuan Huai’s leg to drag him out.

Everyone was speechless. What were these two doing?

“You two, come and sit.” Seeing Yuan Huai’s pleading eyes, Xiang Yu promptly said seriously.

Hearing Xiang Yu’s command, Leng Chan paused, then tossed Yuan Huai’s leg aside and walked over to sit on the sofa.

Yuan Huai remained lying on the ground motionlessly and, when no one was paying attention, gave Xiang Yu a thumbs up.

“Tell me who ordered you, and I’ll spare your lives,” Xiang Yu said sternly, looking at the two kneeling there.

“Kill us if you want,” one of them said stubbornly, showing that he was quite a tough guy.

“You’re damn stubborn,” Tie Zhuzi stepped up and kicked the guy away.

These two were here to assassinate Xiang Yu. If not for Xiao Xuan having people arranged outside for surveillance, Xiang Yu might have been in danger as they both used guns, which could shoot from a distance.

“We’re all Hongmen people, there’s no need to go this far,” Xiang Yu said calmly.

The two’s eyebrows raised slightly, their hands moved subconsciously. Although the movement was tiny, Xiang Yu noticed, hinting they were indeed Hongmen members.

“That brat Sky Thief Rat still decided to act against me,” Xiang Yu sighed, stood up, and then turned his back on them.

Then one of them suddenly laughed out loud and said to Xiang Yu, “You say we’re Hongmen? Really joking, your Hongmen doesn’t impress me at all.”

Xiang Yu sighed deeply again, then turned to Tie Zhuzi and said, “Are the brothers outside all gathered?”

Tie Zhuzi was dumbfounded for a moment, then said randomly, “Brother Yu, don’t worry, all brothers are gathered, including our previous brothers and all current Hongmen brothers, several hundred people. As long as you give the order, I’ll go and chop that bastard Sky Thief Rat.”

Tie Zhuzi’s words surprised everyone, including Jin Guozhong, the Hall Master of the Enforcement Hall. How come he didn’t know all brothers were gathered?

Yuan Huai and Leng Chan were both surprised, their mouths wide open; Xiang Yu was planning such a big move, yet they were unaware of it, indicating Xiang Yu had completely grasped Hongmen.

Only Xiao Xuan stood there unmoving, expressionless.

“Prepare to set off,” Xiang Yu said solemnly.

“What about these two?” Tie Zhuzi pointed at the two kneeling on the ground.

“Shoot them dead,” Xiang Yu said simply, then walked over to the sofa and sat down.

The two kneeling were shocked upon hearing this, quickly knelt there pleading, “Sect Leader, spare us, please spare our Hall Master, he just wanted to scare you, not really take your life.”

“Yes, Sect Leader, please spare our Hall Master, he just got carried away for a moment,” they begged desperately, knowing if Xiang Yu really led everyone to find Sky Thief Rat, Sky Thief Rat couldn’t possibly resist.

“Did Sky Thief Rat really just intend to scare me?” Xiang Yu asked skeptically.

One of them banged his head on the ground, saying, “That’s right, our Hall Master instructed us only to scare you, not to kill you.”

Xiang Yu then took a deep breath and nodded, “It really is Sky Thief Rat and his men.”

Xiang Yu’s words left everyone slightly puzzled. Jin Guozhong couldn’t help but ask Xiang Yu, “Sect Leader, how come I didn’t know about gathering so many brothers.”

At that moment, Tie Zhuzi finally laughed out loud and said, “Brother Yu fooled you all. If it weren’t like this, how would those two rascals tell the truth.”

Tie Zhuzi said, and again kicked one of them.

Everyone was speechless; Xiang Yu’s acting was too realistic, fooling them all. Tie Zhuzi, having been with Xiang Yu the longest, knew what was happening with a single glance from Xiang Yu.

The two kneeling still hadn’t figured out what was happening; they only knew their assassination mission had failed, and Xiang Yu now knew it was Sky Thief Rat behind it.

“Take them away,” Xiang Yu looked at Tie Zhuzi and said.

“Men are just big liars,” Leng Chan murmured, then couldn’t help but glance at Yuan Huai.

Yuan Huai pretended not to hear, coughingly looked at Xiang Yu, and said, “What now?”

“How should it be dealt with according to the rules?” Xiang Yu asked Jin Guozhong.

Jin Guozhong said with some difficulty, “Execute.”

Xiang Yu nodded and looked at Jin Guozhong, “Carry it out.”

Jin Guozhong, taken aback, awkwardly smiled at Xiang Yu, “What do you mean?”

“Bring Sky Thief Rat here,” Xiang Yu said simply.

Jin Guozhong was even more confused now; it was already clear Sky Thief Rat wanted to assassinate Xiang Yu. If they went to capture him now, they would undoubtedly face resistance, putting Jin Guozhong and the others in danger.

Holy Mouse Hall and Blaze Hall were different; under Sky Thief Rat’s management, Holy Mouse Hall had long lost much of its sentiment for Hongmen.

If at this time Sky Thief Rat led them in revolt against Hongmen, Holy Mouse Hall people would follow.

“Why are you dawdling, I’ll go with you,” Tie Zhuzi shouted.

Jin Guozhong knew Tie Zhuzi was skilled, with brute strength. If they went in forcefully like this, it would surely cause chaos.

Holy Mouse Hall was a major hall in Hongmen, numbering quite a few; causing social unrest would have a significant impact on Hongmen, especially with the Qing Gang watching them closely outside.

“I’ll go with you,” Xiao Xuan stepped forward and said…