Rural Mad Doctor

Chapter 390 Give Our Allies Some Face

Cao Erdan didn't want to fight them for no reason, so he looked at Zuo Zhaoshan:

"No need, Governor Zuo. We're all on the same side. Fists and kicks don't discriminate..."

Zuo Zhaoshan laughed and said, "That's true. Lei Gang's strength is too great; it wouldn't be good if he hurt you!"

Cao Erdan cursed inwardly, "You old bastard, you're the worst! You're stirring up trouble between the two sides!"

Since they were all from the same royal family, Zuo Zhaoshan couldn't very well force someone to compare themselves to Cao Erdan.

But he was also very eager to know just how strong Cao Erdan really was.

Knowing that he himself was in a difficult position as governor, he stirred up trouble and forced the hot-tempered Lei Gang to step down.

Whether I win or lose, I'm easy to talk to.

Cao Erdan wasn't fooled and smiled slightly:

"Yes, Brother Lei is clearly exceptionally skilled, so there's no need for us to compete!"

Cao Erdan's concession only reinforced Lei Gang's belief that Cao Erdan was all talk and no action, and he raised his fist in a swift motion:

"No, you won't know who's better until you try. I'll go easy on you, young man, don't be afraid!"

Upon hearing this, Cao Erdan frowned:

Damn it, you think I'm being modest because I'm cowardly?

I couldn't help but laugh:

"In that case, I'll have to take my leave, Brother Lei!"

"it is good!"

This two-meter-tall man was not polite at all.

Taking big strides forward, each step felt like a powerful earthquake.

This person is clearly a master of external martial arts.

A large, calloused hand rose up, pulled behind his head, and then delivered a straight punch.

It wasn't fast, but it was extremely powerful.

Its massive body pressed down on Cao Erdan like a small mountain.

The punch was accompanied by the sound of wind, like a shooting star.

Everyone was holding their breath in suspense for Cao Erdan.

This young man is overestimating himself.

Lei Gang's punch was enough to kill a strong ox.

Some people even warned Cao Erdan, "Young man, get out of the way!"

With Cao Erdan's 140-pound frame, if he were to employ hit-and-run tactics, he might be able to fight Lei Gang for a while.

But if we go head-to-head, I'm afraid I'll be defeated in one move!

They're not even in the same league.

With his weight of nearly 300 pounds, if Lei Gang were to swing his fist in a wide arc, apart from Zuo Zhaoshan, probably no one in front of him could withstand it head-on.

But Cao Erdan just stood there without moving.

And they don't even assume a horse stance, they just stand there awkwardly.

Some people already thought Cao Erdan had been scared out of his wits!

This special envoy probably got the position through connections, right?

After all, there are quite a few people like this in government departments, holding high positions but lacking the ability to live up to them.

They had heard about pigs and dogs sitting in the palace from a young age.

Some people are eagerly anticipating the moment when Lei Gang punches Cao Erdan so hard he falls to the ground screaming.

For a twenty-year-old brat to dare act as a special envoy is truly an insult to the position!

Everyone stared wide-eyed as Lei Gang delivered his punch.

Just then, Cao Erdan raised his hand with lightning speed.

A powerful punch pierced the sky, heading straight for Lei Gang's arm.

As soon as Cao Erdan moved his hand, a current of air formed around him.

Those standing close by immediately felt a suffocating hunger.

Some people even took two steps back.

Cao Erdan's fist met Lei Gang's fist head-on.

His hand was indeed not as big as Lei Gang's fist, but in front of his knuckles, there was a faint aura, like a super large boxing glove.

"boom"

When Lei Gang's fist shattered the air shield, it was exhausted and collided with Cao Erdan's fist.

With a "boom," he felt his arm tremble violently.

A powerful impact made him feel an irresistible force coming at him.

The 300-pound body was sent flying backward.

He could no longer control his pace.

After landing, the force of the impact had not yet dissipated, and he took two more steps back before coming to a stop.

Cao Erdan deliberately took a few steps back and laughed:

"This guy is strong! We're about the same strength, so let's not compete!"

The people standing here are all experts; they can tell just how disheveled someone must have been when they were hit and thrown out.

It was obvious to everyone that Cao Erdan had deliberately taken a few steps back.

You could say that Cao Erdan did this simply to save face for Lei Gang.

Zuo Zhaoshan could see that Cao Erdan hadn't used his full strength; otherwise, if Lei Gang's arm hadn't been broken, he might have suffered internal injuries.

Even Zuo Zhaoshan had never faced Lei Gang in such a head-on confrontation.

He doubted he could be as carefree and elegant as Cao Erdan.

Sensing that this young man was unfathomable and possessed great vision, he quickly reached out to stop Lei Gang from stepping forward at that moment.

"Hahaha, you are indeed a formidable young man. There's no need for further competition, Brother Cao, you win!"

Lei Gang felt embarrassed and wanted to go forward to compete, but was held back by several older people around him.

They all knew that if they fought again, Cao Erdan might not show them any mercy.

Cao Erdan's move had already shocked them.

No one dared to look down on Cao Erdan anymore.

Cao Erdan is now considered Ding Zhan's most formidable general in Nantong Prefecture.

Zuo Zhaoshan's fierce general lost to him in one move, and he was also humiliated.

He gave an awkward laugh and pulled Cao Erdan inside.

"Let's go inside, my dear brother, and have some tea and a chat!"

We're all colleagues, not really friends, and each of us has our own little schemes, but we still have to maintain a harmonious facade.

Cao Erdan was also smiling and chatting with everyone as he walked inside.

The experts from the royal family of Daliang City all felt that Cao Erdan was a decent person.

He is not arrogant after winning; despite his young age, he has a great sense of perspective.

Lei Gang, though full of rage, was not only inferior to others in terms of cultivation, but also lagged behind in terms of manners.

Once inside, in Zuo Zhaoshan's office, the accompanying people stopped.

Only Zuo Zhaoshan's personal secretary followed him in to serve tea and water.

Looking at his secretary, who was wearing a tight-fitting skirt and had a good figure, Cao Erdan couldn't help but chuckle to himself.

Look at the governor of Liangcheng, money really makes him powerful.

The secretaries are all like models.

In comparison, Ding Zhan from Nantong is far inferior.

After the secretary served the tea, she stepped aside.

After chatting for a while, Cao Erdan naturally steered the conversation toward the "Six Ding Fire Seeds".

"I have long heard that the Daliang Mountains are rich in various minerals, including one called Huoding Stone, which is flammable when exposed to fire and burns more intensely, reaching temperatures of up to a thousand degrees. I wonder if Governor Zuo has any of these?"

The Royal Gate is a mysterious organization with privileges and special abilities.

So if there are any treasures in the area, they can usually obtain them.

As governor, he would not keep the treasures he acquired for his own use, but he would record them and put them in the treasure room.

Like Ding Zhan, Zuo Zhaoshan also has a treasure room at headquarters, but these items belong to the Huangmen and are not their private property.

When Zuo Zhaoshan heard Cao Erdan ask directly, he knew that Ding Zhan might have leaked the information to him.

Without hiding anything, he nodded with a smile:

"Yes, there is, but it belongs to the public."

Cao Erdan nodded: "I know it belongs to the public, but if I borrow it for a bit, is that against the rules?"

Zuo Zhaoshan also laughed heartily:

"There's no explicit rule about this, but there's also no precedent. If I set this precedent, my subordinates will want to borrow this today and that tomorrow, which will make things difficult for me!"

Cao Erdan stopped, somewhat displeased.

When asked, "What would it take for me to use it for a few days?"