Chapter 945: Chapter 950: Who’s Picking a Fight? (1)
One strike failed, and the opponent showed no intention of holding back. They advanced again, transforming their single palm into a fist, pounding forward fiercely, power bursting forth. Faced with this attack, Liu Kun did not retreat but chose to meet the challenge head-on.
Bang!
Fist and palm collided, producing a dull thud immediately. At the same time, Liu Kun’s expression changed slightly. He quickly withdrew his arm and stepped back continuously.
Impressive!
Liu Kun looked at the man in front of him, and his face instantly turned grave. During the first hasty exchange, he hadn’t felt the man’s true prowess. However, at the moment of the punch and palm contact, he clearly sensed the powerful force unleashed by the opponent.
A master indeed!
Although Liu Kun had practiced martial arts for many years, his strength was not enough to make the Tiger List, whereas the man before him was obviously a Tiger List master.
"Hmph!" Watching Liu Kun retreat, the woman sneered and said disdainfully, "I thought you had some skills, but it turns out this is all you have. Get out of my way, don’t block my path."
Hearing the woman’s words, Liu Kun frowned slightly, his expression shifting unpredictably as he looked at the man.
"I am the steward of the Nanrong Family. If you have the guts, step over me." Liu Kun’s tone was firm.
"Overestimating yourself!" The man laughed contemptuously, "Since you’re courting death, I’ll grant your wish." With that, the man tapped the ground with his toes, like a gust of wind, swiftly closing in on Liu Kun, swinging a punch straight at his head.
"Stop!"
At this moment, a cold voice came from the door of the Nanrong Family’s house.
Hearing that voice, the man who was about to strike halted his steps and turned his gaze toward the doorway. At this moment, Nanrong Wanqing, accompanied by Nanrong Hao, gracefully stepped out from the doorway.
Coming to Liu Kun’s side, Nanrong Wanqing looked past the man, directly at the woman surrounded by the crowd, and asked slowly, "Who are you?"
"I’m Ren Qing." Speaking, Ren Qing sized up Nanrong Wanqing, and said, "If I’m not mistaken, you are the chairman of the Hongyu Group, Nanrong Wanqing."
"That’s correct, I am."
"Very well." Ren Qing nodded, "Finally, someone who can make decisions is here. Since you are the head of the Nanrong Family, let me speak frankly. Ling Chen is now a wanted criminal by the government. After escaping last night, he’s been missing, and I heard from someone that you are his girlfriend, so you must be aware of his whereabouts. Miss Nanrong, I advise you not to sacrifice the reputation of the Nanrong Family for a man. I came here today determined to capture Ling Chen. If you cooperate with my work, I would appreciate it."
"Miss Ren, is it." Nanrong Wanqing said calmly, "I believe my steward has made it quite clear. Ling Chen is employed by the Nanrong Family as security personnel. Whatever grievances he has with your government departments have nothing to do with our Nanrong Family. As for what you just mentioned, that Ling Chen is my boyfriend... Miss Ren, this is my private matter, and I don’t think it’s for you to question."
"Nanrong Wanqing." Ren Qing’s tone changed, becoming less cordial as she directly called Nanrong Wanqing’s name.
"Let me tell you, I represent the government now, and since you’re unwilling to cooperate, I’ll have to search myself. But don’t say I didn’t warn you, if I find Ling Chen in your Nanrong Family, you’ll all be guilty of harboring a fugitive. And by then, don’t blame me for showing no mercy." After saying this, Ren Qing motioned to the people behind her with a wave of her hand.
Immediately, over a dozen brawny men in suits charged toward the Nanrong Family, ready to forcibly break through Liu Kun’s line of defense.
Seeing the opponents rapidly approaching, Nanrong Hao raised his eyebrows, stepped forward, and blocked their path.
"Everyone stand still!" Nanrong Hao lightly commanded, "This is the Nanrong Family, do you think it’s a place you can enter just because you want to? Also, let me remind you, right now it’s not my sister in charge of the Nanrong Family, but me, Nanrong Hao. If you want to enter the gates of the Nanrong Family, you have to get past me first."
"Nanrong Hao?" Ren Qing said disdainfully, "I’ve investigated you, not even worth mentioning as a second-generation rich kid, at most just a petty thug. You want to stand up for the Nanrong Family? Alright, then I’ll see if you have the capability. Listen up everyone, get in there, search thoroughly, and find Ling Chen’s whereabouts no matter what. If anyone dares to obstruct, arrest them all."
"Yes!"
As the crowd rushed over, there was no trace of fear in Nanrong Hao’s eyes, instead, a hint of shrewdness gleamed there.
"Want to rely on numbers to overwhelm us?" Nanrong Hao sneered, "When it comes to relying on numbers, I’ve never been afraid. Brothers, come on out!"
As soon as Nanrong Hao finished speaking, fifty to sixty people charged out from the greenery near the Nanrong Family, each wielding steel pipes and bricks, and they rushed over with momentum, surrounding Ren Qing and the others in an instant.
Faced with this sudden change, Ren Qing’s face changed slightly. However, she still maintained her composure and calmness, looked at Nanrong Hao, and said, "You really have the guts to go against the government. Do you want to vacation in prison?"
Nanrong Hao sneered and said, "What? Trying to scare me? Do you think I, Nanrong Hao, am easily intimidated? Let me tell you, Ren, I fear nothing, and your coming to cause trouble at the Nanrong Family is your biggest mistake." After speaking, without giving Ren Qing a chance to respond, Nanrong Hao whistled to his subordinates.
"Brothers, go on, teach these bastards a good lesson."
Someone shouted something instantly. Suddenly, fifty to sixty youths swarmed forward, engulfing Ren Qing and her people in an instant. Even though the suited men Ren Qing brought were specially trained soldiers, they couldn’t gain the upper hand in such a numerical disadvantage.
Moreover, thugs excel at street fighting. Street fights emphasize craftiness, there’s not much restriction, the more insidious the better, catching people off guard. Although these soldiers have experienced the battlefield, they haven’t encountered such battles.
Just as one grabbed someone, before they could throw a punch, a brick came out of nowhere and smashed onto their head, instantly causing a bloody mess.
Besides, Nanrong Hao’s men were all equipped, with steel pipes as thick as arms, which hitting someone was excruciating. Even these suited men, despite their special training, couldn’t withstand such hits.
Before long, the suited men were knocked down by the group of thugs, covering their heads and dodging chaotically.
Compared to these suited men, the unknown Tiger List master fared even worse. Before he could see clearly, he was caught in several large nets. Moreover, the thugs dealing with this Tiger List master were as strong as oxen, armed with insidious hidden weapons hard to guard against.
That Tiger List master couldn’t even attempt a counterattack, let alone have a chance to fight back, and was subdued thoroughly.