Sky-cracking Rider

"Secretary Shen, these guys want to revolt, I'll cover you, you need to leave now!"

"Mute" Kano, a gang member himself, was of course well aware of what these fools were thinking.

They were all good-for-nothings who were more trouble than they were worth, best at double-dealing. As soon as they sensed something was off, or if they no longer had a natural enemy, they would turn on you without hesitation, with no sense of loyalty or integrity.

In short, most of those involved in the underworld were scum that humanity should eradicate.

So even though Kano was outwardly defiant, he was actually panicked, knowing that in the life of crime, it was a matter of getting stabbed sooner or later. Looking at the situation now, sticking his neck out would get him slashed, and ducking wouldn't save him.

"Don't worry about me!"

Shen Fei's lips twitched upward in a faint smile, not showing fear but instead taking a step forward.

"Secretary Shen, they are not good people, they are capable of anything!"

Kano immediately became more anxious. Now was the best chance to escape and call for help; perhaps they could still suppress this rebellion in time.

A couple of bodyguards from Louis Industries' boss could easily beat these clueless get-ups into crying for their mothers.

The gang backbone "Big Diao", who had taken the initiative to stir up trouble, said in an unkind tone, "Yo, 'Mute', what nonsense are you spouting? We're not good people, but are you any better? Stop spilling the hard truth!"

He had always resented "Mute" Kano's rise to power and saw this as an opportunity to openly challenge him without giving any face.

The Metallic Dragons, which instilled fear among everyone, were not present, making it a rare opportunity, a sentiment shared by more than just "Big Diao".

"'Big Diao', you are asking for death!"

Ever since becoming the new boss of the Hundred-Legs Gang, even if only a puppet on the surface, Kano seemed to have had an epiphany, understanding the lay of the land. He had an insight into many things that he had never thought of before, unlike his past self who only knew violence. He was virtually a different person.

After all, Secretary Shen Fei was from Blue Star, and also a deputy secretary of a large company. She couldn't stay in Nandu City mingling in the underworld forever; sooner or later, she would have to return to Blue Star and do her legitimate work.

The current puppet gang leader would naturally become the official boss and the undisputed leader of the Hundred-Legs Gang at that time.

To some extent, Kano's interests and future goals were aligned with Shen Fei's, which is why the former was willing to be a puppet, acting as a tool for the latter to command and dispatch.

"Brothers, don't listen to this woman anymore. With the Metallic Giant Dragon gone, let's overturn them, elect a new boss, and everyone has a chance!"

Spike-headed "Big Diao" called to arms, ready to cause an uprising – for what was a gang leader if not bold!

His words ignited the hidden ambitions of many. A member of the Black Community who didn't want to become the boss was not a good one. All the suppressed dissatisfaction, greed, resentment, and rebellion burst out all at once.

"That's right, I've had enough! Time for a new boss! I, 'Poison Claw', want to be the boss too!"

"Hey, everyone's got a shot, those who support me, 'Grey Fur', come to my side!"

"First we take out 'Mute' and that woman, then we'll compete for the boss based on our abilities."

...

The gang leaders quickly reached a consensus and closed in with malicious intent.

Facing the encroaching bad apples, "Mute" Kano still stood his ground and bellowed, "What do you think you're doing? Don't forget Secretary Shen is our financial backer, without money, you can't do anything!"

"Don't be an idiot, 'Mute'!"

One of the Eight Great Diamonds of the Hundred-Legs Gang, now standing against "Mute" Kano and Shen Fei, spoke with no brotherly affection.

"Once we capture you and that woman, we will get a lot of money. These Blue Star People are filthy rich, in the underworld it's all about living for today with no thought for tomorrow. 'Mute', you've changed! The rest of you guys, come over quick so you won't get hurt by accident, wouldn't want you to say we've got no brotherly love."

"Secretary Shen, these guys are serious, you've got to get out of here, I'm going to take them on today!"

Kano knew there was no escaping his fate this time and gritted his teeth, standing in front of Shen Fei, refusing to back down even an inch.

The rest of the Eight Great Diamonds standing by his side involuntarily shuffled a few steps to the side upon seeing this.

After all, the situation was overpowering, and with the number of people on the opposite side, even if they were determined, they would have little capacity to fight back once swamped, dying worthlessly right there and then.

"It's okay, Kano, from now on, leave the rest to me."

With complete calm, Shen Fei stepped next to "Mute" Kano, standing shoulder to shoulder with him.

In her eyes, these cruel and ruthless gang members were just brats, more precisely, in need of education.

"Ah Mao! Suppress them!"

Ah Mao?

Who was that?

Kano was caught off guard when he heard a name he wasn't expecting. Was there someone else present?

Neither he nor the gang members had noticed the shadows at Shen Fei's feet stretching and contracting eerily, swiftly. The next second, a large black wolf leaped silently out from the shadows.

With Teacher Shen, the fallback plan left by Chen Xiao'er was not limited to the female Metallic Giant Dragon Yilan.

If it weren't for this, he would not have sent Yilan to strengthen the forces, leaving Shen Fei in the hotel, entrusting her safety to the bodyguards from Louis Landon and the hotel security.

Better to rely on oneself than others; having multiple trump cards was exactly for unexpected situations like today.

Not many were aware that a Dark Monster, the Shadow Wolf, was lurking beside Shen Fei, not even most of her colleagues at the Northern Weapons Industry Company.

This Shadow Wolf, originally Third Rank in human order on Cangqiong Star, had quickly advanced to Fourth Rank upon arrival, its Dark Element shadow abilities also elevated a notch, all due to arriving in an environment where Elemental Energy was more active and dense. Pure Light Sparrow Xiao Jiu was not the only magical beast that had advanced in rank in a short time due to the new conditions.

Although he had yet to master the skills of a Fourth Rank, dealing with the mere gang members who hardly had any Ability Users among them was a piece of cake.

"What the hell is that?"

"Wolves, wolves, it's black wolves!"

"No, is it a Magical Beast?"

"Where did this Magical Beast come from? Ah! Help!"

"My arm, my arm is gone!"

"I'm gonna die!"

Caught off guard by the Shadow Wolf that pounced into their midst, the gang members were thrown into disarray amidst the successive screams. With their combat capabilities, they were nowhere near strong enough to deal with a Fourth Rank Magical Beast.

The scent of blood pervaded the air, and some gang members were even torn limb from limb by the Shadow Wolf, writhing in blood on the ground, emitting piercing screams.

"Wolves? Where did these wolves come from?"

Startled, "Mute" Kano immediately drew his dagger, assuming a stance as if facing a formidable enemy.

He could even recall the odd sensation of his cheek being gently brushed by something furry; that huge black wolf had just grazed past him.

"Awooo!~~~~~~~"

The high-pitched, resounding howl of the wolf suddenly echoed throughout the hotel, making everyone's scalp tingle uncontrollably.

"Come back, 'Ah Mao'!"

Seeing that there were no enemy gang members left standing, Shen Fei leisurely called back her Magical Beast.

"Woof!"

The Shadow Wolf swiftly retracted its majestic presence, lowered its head and ears, and trotted back to Shen Fei's side.

At this moment, even a fool could see the connection between her and the black wolf.

"Good work, 'Ah Mao'!"

Shen Fei reached out to scratch the neck of the Shadow Wolf, which had grown nearly to her height in shoulder after advancing to the Human Order Fourth Rank.

"This, this, it's a cat?"

Once Kano finally understood who Shen Fei referred to as "Ah Mao", he was somewhat flustered, not comprehending the situation.

It was clearly a large wolf, yet it was named Ah Mao, which didn't make sense!

Comrade "Ah Mao" expressed that it had taken over the previous "Ah Mao" after selling itself to offset a debt.

"Shadow Wolf, 'Ah Mao'!"

Shen Fei, scratching the Shadow Wolf that had grown close to her, nodded.

Her mischievousness was even more excessive than Chen Xiao'er's.

The Shadow Wolf was wearing some light armor that did not hinder its movement but still provided protection.

The Northern Weapons Industry Company lacked neither design nor production capability and materials, and equipping the Shadow Wolf with some tactical gear was effortless. Thus, the armed Magical Beast Shadow Wolf looked imposing and majestic.

The only issue was that this light armor, which was just right when it was at the Third Rank, had become a little small after the wolf advanced to the Fourth Rank.

"..."

Kano's lips twitched, speechless.

No wonder Secretary Shen could maintain her composure in the face of these suddenly rebellious gang members all along. Turned out, she had been hiding such a secret trump card in her hand, which, once revealed, instantly stabilized the situation as quickly as a thunderclap.

Looking back at those turncoat thugs, many were missing arms and legs, in a terrible state; even if they didn't die, those who survived were unlikely to ever be involved in gang activities again.

This Shadow Wolf was excessively brutal.

He didn't know that the Wolf King that naturally roamed the Blue Star Xingdu Kush Mountain Area wasn't a pampered pet since childhood. Even though it had now become Teacher Shen's cherished pet, once it showed its ferocity, it was vicious to the core. Not being killed on the spot was already rather courteous.

"Where did that wolf howl come from... Ah, this!"

A few bodyguards, following the sound of the wolf's howl, arrived at the floor where the Hundred-Legs Gang members were and were shocked to find a scene of bloodshed.

What on earth happened here?

The next second, they saw the black wolf by Shen Fei's side, but it was now squinting its eyes, enjoying its neck being scratched, so they relaxed their tensed hearts.

At least this suddenly appeared black wolf wasn't in an uncontrolled state, it had an owner. Combining that with the state of the gang members, it seemed there was some kind of internal story.

"Such a strong scent of blood, what happened here?"

Following the bodyguards was Princess Lin Ziyu; she also saw the gang members scattered all over the place, many missing arms and legs, with screams of agony everywhere, as if they had just been subjected to a brutal attack.

On her shoulder, the Little Bird fluttered excitedly, suddenly tilting its head. It saw the Shadow Wolf.

"Ah Mao" immediately tucked its tail between its legs.

Cowardly...