Hei Shi warned Kuang Zai and was about to leave when a cold light flashed from behind him, instantly resting on his neck.
In fact, Hei Shi's true form was not a natural human, but a robot.
Robots are naturally fearless of cold weapons like knives and swords; even if this blade were to strike his neck, it would be fine.
Through emotional detection, Hei Shi could sense that the "mysterious person" wielding the knife against him harbored no killing intent.
Therefore, with a knife at his throat, Hei Shi immediately raised his hands above his head in surrender.
"Beautiful lady, we've never met before. What do you mean by this?"
The one who had ambushed him with a knife was a waiter, who, judging by his attire, appeared to be a man.
However, this person was slender, with soft, tender skin, clearly indicating a woman.
The waiter did not hide her identity, but stated directly, "I am Xue Man, the one Kuang Zai mentioned!"
"So, Mr. Hei Shi, if I had intended to kill you just now, how much confidence would you have had in escaping from me?"
"This..." Hei Shi's brow furrowed.
This was a question he truly couldn't answer.
At this critical moment, Chen Qinglong spoke, "Miss Xue Man certainly has remarkable skills!"
"Thank you for showing mercy just now, Miss Xue Man!"
"If you hadn't held back, my subordinate might already be a cold corpse!"
"Boss Chen speaks frankly and is a straightforward man!"
As they spoke, Xue Man withdrew her dagger from Hei Shi's neck.
After sheathing the dagger, she continued, "I heard Boss Chen say earlier that you were looking for someone with formidable skills to handle a task for you!"
"As it happens, I'm in that line of business too!"
"Boss Chen, do you think I'm qualified to handle this task for you?"
Chen Qinglong chuckled, "Miss Xue Man's disguise skills are indeed superb!"
"However, my bodyguard here is also a rather arrogant individual!"
"If this is all the skill you possess, I'm afraid it will be difficult to impress him!"
"What's this?"
Xue Man asked coldly, "Are you admitting defeat?"
"Or perhaps, is this friend unable to accept losing?"
"To honor a bet and accept defeat is the most basic code of conduct in the underworld!"
Hei Shi said solemnly, "If I truly lost, I would naturally admit it!"
"But the point is, I haven't lost yet!"
"Hmph, then let me see how thick your neck really is!"
As she spoke, Xue Man let out a cold snort, flicked a knife from her sleeve, and swiftly slashed towards Hei Shi's neck.
In a flash, Hei Shi grabbed Xue Man's wrist.
The blade stopped more than an inch from Hei Shi's neck.
Then, with immense strength, Hei Shi forced Xue Man's arm down.
Xue Man angrily shouted, "You scoundrel!"
"I should have killed you just now, not let you live until this moment, humph!"
"Hahaha!"
Hei Shi smiled faintly, "Miss Xue Man, I believe you've truly misunderstood me!"
"I acknowledge that you had a knife to my throat just now!"
"If I were an ordinary person, I would have been doomed in that situation!"
"But I regret to inform you, I am not an ordinary person!"
"Even if you stabbed my neck with a knife, I would still be unharmed!"
Xue Man retorted fiercely, "You're a rogue!"
"Miss Xue Man, please accompany me to my room, and I will convince you wholeheartedly!"
Then, Hei Shi grabbed one of Xue Man's arms and forcibly dragged her to the room.
During this time, Xue Man struggled frantically but was ultimately taken away by Hei Shi.
The three of them, together, arrived in the room.
Hei Shi finally released Xue Man's wrist. Once free, Xue Man immediately thrust her hand forward, stabbing Hei Shi in the chest with a knife.
According to Xue Man's estimation, this stab should have sent Hei Shi straight to the afterlife.
However, to her complete astonishment, when the knife struck Hei Shi's body, it was as if she had stabbed an armor plate!
It failed to pierce Hei Shi's body, and instead, the dagger in her hand shattered.
Looking at Hei Shi's body, he was completely unharmed.
"Hmm, here!"
Hei Shi reached out and pointed to his neck.
Xue Man did not hesitate, reaching out and savagely stabbing towards Hei Shi's neck.
This time, the attack had an effect.
The blade pierced Hei Shi's outer bio-skin, revealing the metal structure beneath.
"What, a robot..." Xue Man's expression changed drastically.
When it came to such high-tech devices, Liu Kai Xuan was the first person to come to mind.
"This beautiful lady, let me see your true face!"
Hei Shi smiled faintly, "If you want to cooperate with me, you must let me see your true face, otherwise it won't do!"
Xue Man was no fool; she could clearly sense the danger now.
Liu Kai Xuan's people finding her could only mean trouble.
They had brought her to a room, undoubtedly with ill intentions.
If others stood still and she attacked with a knife, yet couldn't cause them the slightest harm, then blindly attacking would be suicide.
Without further hesitation, Xue Man turned to flee.
At this moment, Chen Qinglong, with lightning speed, extended a leg to trip her.
Xue Man's foot caught Chen Qinglong's outstretched leg, and with a thud, she fell heavily to the ground.
"Don't move!"
Xue Man tried to struggle free, but Hei Shi had already placed a dagger at her throat.
"You truly live up to your fame as Blood Hand Emerald; your skills are indeed extraordinary!"
Xue Man retorted indignantly, "I don't know what you're talking about!"
"I am Xue Man, and Blood Hand Emerald is nowhere on Hero Island!"
Hei Shi countered, "How do you know Blood Hand Emerald isn't on Hero Island? What is your relationship with her?"
"I..."
"Ouch!"
Blood Hand Emerald tried to counterattack, but Hei Shi ferociously punched her shoulder.
With one Iron Fist strike, her shoulder was broken.
Hei Shi sneered, "Whether you admit it or not, you are Blood Hand Emerald!"
"If you confess willingly, I can give you a quick end!"
"Otherwise... I will make you suffer a torturous death!"
"Since you dared to assassinate my boss, you must be prepared to pay the price for your foolish actions!"