One of the nine subordinates, known for his powerful punch, stepped forward.
He stood opposite Lu Ming, staring intently, and declared, "It's your turn to take a beating. I won't go easy on you just because you're recovering from a serious injury."
Lu Ming chuckled. Go easy? Was that even necessary?
Lu Ming centered his breathing and assumed a defensive stance.
Having witnessed Lu Ming's earlier astonishing display, the man dared not underestimate him. He retreated three steps, swung his arm, and charged at Lu Ming, aiming a fierce punch at his face!
The punch was delivered with immense force.
Even from a distance, Jiang Mengxin could feel the powerful gust of wind. For a normal person, such a blow would mean death or severe disability.
Her heart sank.
Whether Lu Ming lived or died, Jiang Mengxin didn't care; she cared about whether she would be dragged into this brutal martial world's rules if Lu Ming lost.
Jiang Mengxin glared at Lu Ming, grinding her teeth in anger.
If she had known things would come to this, she shouldn't have brought Lu Ming out today! Every time she brought him out, trouble seemed to follow.
He was truly a troublemaker, a jinx.
As she was contemplating this, the man's fist slammed into Lu Ming's face.
Jiang Mengxin turned away, unable to watch.
Xu Jun also furrowed his brows, believing Lu Ming was incapable of withstanding such a powerful punch.
Lu Ming was doomed to lose!
Yuan Keying, meanwhile, burst into laughter, already celebrating her victory.
But to everyone's astonishment, the man's fist struck Lu Ming as if hitting a thick iron plate, causing him not the slightest bit of harm!
"How is this possible?"
The man's eyes widened in disbelief as he stared at Lu Ming.
Not only was Lu Ming unharmed, but his nose wasn't even askew, nor was there any sign of blood.
Lu Ming stood there, sneering, "You can barely muster the strength to hit someone. What, haven't you eaten?"
Uh...
The man was speechless.
Only awkwardness remained.
"According to the rules, it's my turn now." Lu Ming didn't hold back, throwing a punch directly into the man's abdomen.
With a single punch, the man's eyes went black, and he collapsed on the ground, motionless.
The second subordinate defeated!
In less than a minute, Lu Ming had knocked out two elite fighters consecutively. Whether it was attacking or taking a blow, Lu Ming possessed strength far beyond ordinary people.
Xu Jun watched in admiration, thinking to himself: Dr. Lu is not only skilled in medicine but also possesses profound martial arts prowess, much like Huang Feihong of Baozhilin, whose mastery extended to both fields at the highest level.
Lu Ming turned to the remaining eight subordinates and roared, "Who else?!"
The eight men involuntarily took a step back.
They had spent their lives fighting, but they had never encountered someone as formidable as Lu Ming.
It was only then that they understood: Lu Ming's insistence on settling the score with Yuan Keying, despite Xu Jun's advice, wasn't foolishness, but genuine capability!
So, who was Xu Jun actually helping?
If Yuan Keying had left based on Xu Jun's words, it would have been beneficial for her. Xu Jun's appearance hadn't helped Lu Ming, but rather Yuan Keying!
"I was careless."
Yuan Keying's mind was in turmoil. She had schemed and planned, but she never anticipated Lu Ming's strength.
He could drink heavily and fight ferociously.
What a tough man!
For some reason, Yuan Keying's heart suddenly gave a jolt, and her gaze towards Lu Ming became strangely different.
Yuan Keying had always looked down on men.
Despite her beauty and the countless suitors she had from a young age, Yuan Keying had never been in a relationship.
This was because she was too dominant.
So dominant that any man who dared to approach her was doomed.
Over time, Yuan Keying even earned a formidable nickname: the Man-Killer.
People treated Yuan Keying with a distant respect, admiring her from afar but not daring to get too close.
They could only watch; no one dared to pursue her, fearing she would toy with them until their demise.
Even Yuan Keying believed that no man in this lifetime would be worthy of her.
She was destined to be a solitary queen!
However.
Seeing Lu Ming at this moment, Yuan Keying's long-dormant heart was suddenly clutched, and an indescribable hormone surge occurred.
For a fleeting moment, Yuan Keying actually thought Lu Ming looked quite handsome.
"Ah!!!"
Yuan Keying shook her head repeatedly, desperately trying to banish those absurd and disgusting thoughts.
What a joke!
She was the eldest daughter of the Yuan family, the Man-Killer; how could she possibly fall for a man?
Especially not a penniless grave keeper with no money or power.
And to make matters worse, he was Jiang Mengxin's fiancé, her sworn enemy!
Yuan Keying waved her hand decisively, "Charge! Attack him! We must take down this odious man today! What are you dolts waiting for? Attack!"
The few subordinates exchanged glances; none dared to step forward.
They were only working for Yuan Keying for money and had no intention of risking their lives!
Seeing their hesitant and fearful demeanor, Yuan Keying flew into a rage and pushed Liu Haodong forward. "Liu Haodong, you go fight him!"
"Huh? Me?" Liu Haodong was completely stunned. If those ten top fighters couldn't handle him, how could he, a man with no strength, possibly fight?
As expected.
Lu Ming didn't even need to lift a finger; a mere glance was enough to send Liu Haodong to his knees, begging and kowtowing.
With tears and snot streaming down his face, Liu Haodong pleaded, "Brother Lu, my dear Brother Lu, I was wrong! I will never harbor any impure thoughts about President Jiang again. From now on, President Jiang is my biological mother, and Brother Lu, you are my biological father! Father, Mother, please spare your son this time!"
This...
Yuan Keying rolled her eyes, utterly speechless.
"Coward!"
She kicked Liu Haodong, sending him sprawling on the ground.
The ten elite fighters were no match for Lu Ming, and Liu Haodong and his ilk were spineless cowards. The outcome of this battle was already decided.
Xu Jun laughed heartily and stepped forward, saying, "Miss Yuan, admit your bet and your loss."
"I lost?"
Yuan Keying still found it difficult to accept this reality.
Lu Ming said coldly, "What, can't accept defeat? Are your promises like farts?"
"You!!!"
Yuan Keying was both furious and exasperated, yet helpless.
She gritted her teeth and declared, "A man stands by his word. I, Yuan Keying, admit defeat!"
It had to be said that despite Yuan Keying's numerous flaws, she possessed a commendable trait: she played fair and kept her word.
Her willingness to take responsibility surpassed that of many men.
Lu Ming deliberately asked, "Since you lost, what are you going to do?"
Yuan Keying glared at Lu Ming, stepped aside, and cleared the path leading to the door.
Then, with great respect, she called out, "Good, good brother!"