Chapter 995: Chapter 965:
Zap… Zap…
Ye Chen pressed the cigarette butt in his hand into the ashtray, the glowing tip emitting wisps of white smoke as it settled. King Guangmu immediately stood up, and the nose ring man kicked Manager Liu, who stood before him, away. Then he waved his hand and said, “Brothers, surround these two fools for me!”
“Roar! Roar!” A dozen people immediately surged forward. Ye Chen and King Guangmu were only two, but they showed no fear. Who knows what kind of scene it would be if those little brothers visiting the brothel upstairs rushed down now?
The nose ring man and the little brothers surrounded Ye Chen and the others. The nose ring man had a smug smile in his eyes. It seemed he thought he was the one calling the shots in all of Jianghuai City. He coolly looked at Ye Chen and King Guangmu and asked, “Are you two truly unafraid of death? Not even moving out when Mr. God arrives?”
“Mr. God?” Ye Chen paused, curiously asking, “What is Mr. God? Is it something to eat? Can you play with it? If not, why should I move?”
Pfft…
King Guangmu immediately burst out laughing. Brother Chen’s words were just too much, making it impossible to hold back laughter. The nose ring man’s expression changed slightly. At this moment, Manager Liu hurriedly blocked between the two groups and then looked at the nose ring man, saying, “Mr. God, how about this, little brother will host you at Jinsheng Hotel later as an apology? How does that sound?”
“Damn, can’t I afford a meal?” Mr. God raised his hand and slapped it down hard.
Manager Liu almost thought the slap was destined for him, and he closed his eyes, trembling, ready to receive it. Yet, after waiting for a while, the slap never came. He slightly opened his eyes and saw a big hand gripping the nose ring man’s hand. The nose ring man’s face was flushed red as if wrestling with that big hand. No matter how hard he tried, Ye Chen’s grip was unyielding.
Soon, the nose ring man felt sharp pain shooting through his arm. The agony was too much for him. He clenched his teeth and shuddered, saying, “Pain… it’s killing me, let go, let go of me right now!”
Ye Chen not only didn’t let go, but his grip tightened. His palm was like an iron clamp, squeezing the nose ring man’s arm tightly. The nose ring man was in unbearable pain, as if he were dying. Despite his pleas, Ye Chen did not release him. Ye Chen laughed, “Weren’t you so mighty? How come now you’re acting like a groveling coward? You know what? I hate those sniveling cowards the most.”
“Big brother, please… let go!” The nose ring man begged earnestly.
“I can let go, but you must kneel and apologize, then get out of here!” Ye Chen sneered.
“Yes, yes!” The nose ring man immediately nodded. The pain made him disregard his dignity; it was better to apologize quickly than struggle in vain.
Seeing the nose ring man agree, Ye Chen released him. The man stepped aside, rubbing his arm vigorously. When the pain subsided, he immediately regretted agreeing to kneel and apologize. This wasn’t his decision; he was forced. The nose ring man looked around and then gritted his teeth, saying, “Brothers, get them, kill those bastards!”
“Yes!” More than a dozen people shouted as they charged.
“Brother Chen, that bastard betrayed us!” King Guangmu said through gritted teeth.
“Heh, it was expected!” Ye Chen gave a calm smile and said, “I knew this guy was going to turn on us!”
“Then… then why did you let him go?!” King Guangmu was really puzzled because Ye Chen’s explanation seemed unconvincing, as if he were trying to be wise after the event. King Guangmu gave Ye Chen a reproachful look.
“Don’t worry, that kid is no great threat!” Ye Chen said casually, puffing on a cigarette, “Today’s a test for you. Can you handle it alone?”
“I… I’ll try!” King Guangmu replied, a bit strained, considering the more than a dozen people opposing him, each wielding a substantial machete still dripping with fresh blood. They must have just come from a fight somewhere.
Faced with the oncoming throng of little brothers, King Guangmu braced himself and went forward. The fight broke out immediately. King Guangmu was indeed strong, engaging more than a dozen opponents by himself. He leaped into the air and kicked one brother in the head, who dropped at once. King Guangmu took the opportunity to roll and seize a machete from the ground, clashing with the others.
Having a weapon made everything easier. But the opponents also seemed to have no shortage of combat experience. King Guangmu found himself getting increasingly strained amid the crowd, gritting his teeth to hold on. Before long, King Guangmu seemed overwhelmed, surrounded by people from all sides, while Ye Chen merely watched from the side.
Manager Liu was anxious inside. If Ye Chen’s side lost, he would definitely be in trouble. He quietly approached and said, “Brother Chen, shouldn’t we let the brothers come down to help?”
“No need, how could you call the brothers to help at such a crucial time?” Ye Chen chuckled nonchalantly and said, “Imagine you and your wife having a good time, and suddenly a bunch of people ruin it. Would you be happy?”
“Not at all!” Manager Liu shook his head immediately.
“Exactly!” Ye Chen smiled broadly.
Pfft…
Just then, a guy took advantage of King Guangmu’s distraction, sneaking up from behind and slashing at him, leaving King Guangmu covered in blood, looking quite horrifying. Manager Liu gasped, exclaiming, “Brother Chen, he… he’s done for!”
“He’s got to hold on, these are the best moments to hone one’s combat skills!” Ye Chen watched, arms folded, and said, “Remember, when you face a group alone, your eyes are not as important; it’s your other senses you must rely on. Your intuition. If you can sense them approaching from all sides with closed eyes, you’ve made progress!”
“Huh?!” King Guangmu was taken aback, hacking and bewilderedly exclaiming, “How can I see people with my eyes closed?”
“Sigh, let me show you!” Ye Chen jumped in, pushing King Guangmu out.
“Damn, a switch?” The little brothers barely had time to react before the person in their midst changed. King Guangmu was pushed out and stumbled out of the crowd, dumbfounded at Ye Chen. Inside the crowd, Ye Chen pulled an eye mask from his pocket and put it on, smiling, “Watch closely; this is the moment you need to learn the most!”
“Yes, Brother Chen!” King Guangmu felt endless admiration for Ye Chen, like a never-ending river. He hadn’t expected Brother Chen to have such a skill, truly admirable.
With the eye mask on, the little brothers surrounding Ye Chen were momentarily stunned. The nose ring man rushed in, gritting his teeth, “What are you standing around for? Do you not know to charge? Are you planning to stand here and wait for death?”
The little brothers snapped back to reality, charging forward with the nose ring man, who aimed to attack Ye Chen from behind. Ye Chen’s ears twitched slightly, and he delivered a fierce backspin kick directly to the nose ring man’s head.
Pfft…
The nose ring man spat blood and, along with his knife, crashed to the ground. This scene left all the little brothers dumbfounded. They weren’t shocked by Ye Chen’s strength but by the fact that he could perceive his surroundings even with an eye mask on. This made them hesitate, hesitant to act. The nose ring man, sprawled on the ground, spat out blood, along with two teeth, sobbing, “Damn, your sister! Is this fair? Are you cheating or something? Seeing with an eye mask on?”
“This is true skill, understand?” Ye Chen smiled, “You don’t always rely on your eyes. You can also depend on your ears, your mouth, and your intuition. Understand?”
“Brother Chen, I understand!” King Guangmu declared, witnessing Ye Chen’s prowess.
The nose ring man struggled to stand, gripping his machete, roaring, “Brothers, let’s all go at him! I refuse to believe this guy has three heads and six arms. We outnumber him, get him!”
Upon his command, the group lunged at Ye Chen, yet he remained unfazed, standing firmly in place with the eye mask on. Manager Liu asked nervously, “Brother, can Brother Chen handle it?”
Slap…
King Guangmu smacked the back of Manager Liu’s head, saying, “Damn, is that how you ask questions? You should be asking how long it’ll take Brother Chen to sweep these guys out the door?”
“Yes, yes!” Manager Liu nodded hastily, rubbing the back of his head, which stung from King Guangmu’s slap.