Chapter 1549: Chapter 1550: I Will Completely Disappear from Her World
"This is my own business; do I need to report to you?"
You nodded: "That’s true. I don’t like doing things over and over, and I hate it when someone keeps blocking my way. Now, I’ll give you one last chance, or the consequences will be more than you can bear."
The playboy was used to being arrogant and didn’t care about your words. If you told him now that your backer is the Commander of the Southeast Military District, he’d instantly leave and stay far away from Li Qiyi, never to appear again. But sadly, your way of handling things is quite different from those spoiled playboys.
"Still being stubborn when death is near? In a moment, I’ll make you kneel and lick the dirt off the path clean!" The playboy waved his hand, and ten tall bodyguards immediately strode towards you.
"Fine then, it’s been a while since I’ve loosened up. Today, I’ll use you guys for practice."
Generally, you wouldn’t say such things. Those who know you well are aware that the "loosened-up" you are speaking of isn’t as simple as it sounds.
Before the five bodyguards in front of you, you moved!
You dashed forward, and the first bodyguard felt the distance between you shrink instantly. In just two blinks, your knee was right in front of him!
A simple and brutal knee strike cracked the first bodyguard’s face with a crisp sound. Anyone with knowledge would know his nose was definitely broken!
As the first body hit the ground, two hefty men lunged at you from the left and right. To you, these people were mere targets, moving as slowly as if they were standing still.
With a punch from each hand, you precisely and forcefully struck the stomachs of the two hefty men. They, who usually prided themselves on their sturdy physiques, found their bodies wobbling and their minds dimming the moment they were hit. Their eyes rolled back, and they collapsed at your feet.
Seeing you take down three people so quickly, the remaining seven hefty bodyguards exchanged glances, realizing they’d encountered a true expert.
They were all ex-soldiers, who performed well during their military service but, after leaving, had to rely on their physical abilities to make a living. Many times, they assisted the wicked due to necessity, often dreaming of their old sergeant or squad leader kicking their butts.
You paused your attack, raised your right fist to them, and without a word, smashed it into the wall beside you: "Boom!"
Amidst shock, debris flew!
This punch widened the eyes of everyone present, leaving the playboy with his mouth agape, unaware even when dust drifted in. You punched a large hole in the wall! Clearly, the homeowner wasn’t around, or they’d see your cold face through the wall.
You slowly withdrew your fist from the wall, and everyone saw your hand was unscathed, not the slightest bit injured.
Turning slowly, you swept your gaze over the faces of the hefty men around you and said seriously, "I think you understand well enough the effect that punch would have had if it landed on you."
"Gulp!"
Everyone swallowed hard, nervously.
"Do you know why I didn’t do that? Because you’re soldiers, or once were. I was born into an aristocratic military family—my grandfather was a veteran who fought Americans and southern monkeys. I have a special sentiment for soldiers. I refrained from hitting you hard today because your shoulders once bore the military spirit of Huaxia people!"
Upon hearing this, the men standing there lowered their heads one by one.
"People, don’t let life’s burdens bury your conscience. No matter how tough life gets, grit your teeth and get through it. There’s no obstacle you can’t overcome, but partnering with the wicked and aiding tyrants is your problem." You slowly advanced, pushing aside two hefty men in front of you, "I know this kid is your employer, don’t worry, he won’t come to harm. If I truly wanted to take him out, forget you guys, not even a reinforced battalion could stop me."
Saying this, you took the playboy by the neck and slowly led him out of the alley.
"Hero, let’s talk this over, let’s talk it over nicely," the playboy, frightened of bullying the weak and fearing the strong, immediately smiled obsequiously, "How about this, from now on, I promise not to bother Qiyi again, and I’ll exit her world cleanly!"
"It’s best if you do. But you know, in this world, promises are the least reliable things. How can I trust you?"
"I... I..." The playboy struggled to find the right words to defend himself.
"Alright then, I remember my grandfather has an old subordinate working in the Eastern Sea Province’s Disciplinary Committee. I’ll give him a call to investigate your grandfather and father. That way, when your backers are jailed, you won’t be able to drive around and cause trouble anymore."
"No, no, no, no!" The playboy shivered and dropped to his knees in front of you!
Though arrogant usually, the playboy had some brains. He’d often heard his grandfather and father say the world isn’t as simple as it seems. Some seemingly ordinary people have very special abilities; with just a flick of their finger, they could make entire families disappear without a peep from the government.
Having now bumped into a tough opponent, the playboy cared little for so-called male dignity, kneeling and kowtowing to you repeatedly, begging, "Elder brother, please, I won’t dare again. With the whole country cracking down on corrupt officials, my grandpa did embezzle a bit when he was young but has cleaned up and retired long ago. He’s already eighty-two, please let him live out his years in peace."
You were amused by the playboy’s antics, unable to tell whether he was being honestly sincere or simply making a tactical move. Given his posture, and since you’d gotten the desired outcome, you patted his shoulder with a smile, "Since you’re so sensible, let’s call it off. As you said, stay away from Qiyi from now on. Oh, and tell your cronies that Li Qiyi is under my protection. If any of you dare lay even an extra eye on her, be ready for your families to vanish overnight!"