Chapter 703: Let’s Just Forget About It
"No wonder, I felt like you were suppressing me. So it’s the Hidden Tiger Palm! However, whether your palm technique can defeat me is still uncertain, isn’t it?" Xu Xiangbei was never a person who would easily admit defeat. He let out a loud shout, and his whole aura changed. His energy gathered in front of him and suddenly burst out with the momentum of splitting mountains and cracking stones, or like the creation of the heavens and earth, charging directly towards Chen Xueliang. Chen Xueliang felt as if he was facing a primordial giant beast, and he had no choice but to summon all his aura and strike out with a palm. Their fists and palms collided in the air, each taking three steps back, forming a powerful aura around them that kept bystanders from daring to approach.
Xu Wanqing was worried for Xu Xiangbei from the sidelines. Although she sometimes thought Xu Xiangbei was rather lustful and liked to take small advantages, deep down he had a heart of justice. Otherwise, he wouldn’t have stood up for Tang Xiner for no reason other than their acquaintance. Another reason was her incurable disease that still needed Xu Xiangbei’s treatment. Although it seemed like a conditional exchange, Xu Xiangbei never coerced her. So far, he had just taken minor liberties. If it were someone else, she would have been forced long ago.
"Sir, you have good skills, but my Fierce Tiger Gang consists of more than just myself. I have hundreds of brothers, and the power behind me is beyond your imagination. I advise you to stop now and apologize, and I might spare you!" Chen Xueliang clenched his slightly trembling hand as a sharp pain snaked from his palm to his chest. Although it seemed like they were evenly matched, Chen Xueliang had suffered a slight internal injury, not severe, but if the fight continued, he felt he might not be a match for Xu Xiangbei.
𝘧𝘳𝘦ℯ𝓌𝘦𝒷𝘯𝑜𝑣𝘦𝓁.𝒸𝘰𝓂
"If it’s a fight you want, then it’s a fight you’ll get, cut the crap! I don’t care if you’re backed by a dragon or a tiger. In front of me, they’re all damn worms!" Xu Xiangbei was sweating profusely, but despite the immense pressure from his opponent, he was confident he could win. This was a kind of aura, an invincible aura, with him being unbeatable! When truly possessing such aura, one can challenge any formidable opponent. Once cultivated to a great success realm, it can even enable one to challenge higher levels, remaining unbeaten among peers. Most remarkably, this aura embodies the spirit of courage and progress, which is invaluable in martial arts. It inspires one to strive forward, quickly elevating one’s level. If a martial artist loses the spirit of advancement, no matter how high their level is or how rich their foundation, they will ultimately stagnate and never progress further for life.
"Since that’s the case, don’t blame me for being ruthless!" Chen Xueliang was thoroughly enraged; he was not one to shun fights. Being a gang leader, he’s seen life and death, and all sorts of big scenes. He condensed his aura entirely, like a sword about to be unsheathed, and directly clashed with Xu Xiangbei. In their fierce tiger-like battle, there seemed to be the faint sound of tigers roaring around them. The surrounding air was empty, forming walls of wind, and the huge noise echoed through the empty underground parking lot, leaving the bystanders stunned. Xu Wanqing, from a distance, could feel the murderous aura and pressure.
By now, Tang Xinyi had already showered and changed clothes. She appeared in a light blue dress with a floral green pattern, her hair freshly blow-dried, flowing freely in the breeze with a hint of fragrance, shiny and ebony, falling to her waist with such sexiness and charm. Below, she wore blue high heels revealing her feet and a pair of transparent white socks exposing five alluring toes, tempting one to want to kiss them. The swelling on her face had subsided but she still looked a bit haggard. Walking quickly with a bit of urgency, she was well aware of the Black Tiger Gang’s reputation. Though just a college student, she had some understanding of such societal elements, especially gargantuan existences like the Black Tiger Gang, akin to an unbeatable juggernaut, a huge crocodile in Jiangcheng.
Tang Xinyi feared Xu Xiangbei would suffer while also feeling a sense of gratitude. That man stood up for her in her moment of utmost disappointment and helplessness, saving her. In the private room, she thought her life and dignity were doomed, about to be ruined by a beast. She longed for an angel or hero to appear suddenly and rescue her. She shouted many times, but to no avail, as she struggled and agonized, seemingly hopeless until Xu Xiangbei appeared before her like a descent of a hero, shielding her from hardships and opening a path to new life. Now, he was risking offending the Black Tiger Gang because of her, even fighting them, making her feel grateful and delighted. If becoming Xu Xiangbei’s girlfriend was what it took, she was willing for it might be a hero complex. Who wouldn’t admire a hero who stood up for them, confronting a formidable force and putting themselves in danger?
"Brother Xu, let’s just apologize and compensate them with some money, shall we?" Tang Xinyi suggested as soon as she entered the underground parking lot, seeing Xu Xiangbei locked in a fierce battle with Chen Xueliang. Her eyes were filled with worry, blinking pitifully, stirring a desire to protect her. Seeing the members of the Black Tiger Gang, some already standing, clearly injured, lying nearby, she immediately knew they had been defeated by Xu Xiangbei. Although she hadn’t witnessed it, she could imagine the intense scene. Her heart filled with joy and surprise, she couldn’t believe Xu Xiangbei was so skilled.
"I don’t have an issue with that. But what about you, can you afford the 1 million compensation?" Xu Xiangbei smoothly delivered a kick towards Chen Xueliang’s head. His opponent executed a side flip to retreat, and they squared off again, having exchanged hundreds of moves already, a fair match between equals.
"What?" Hearing the 1 million figure made Tang Xinyi feel a whirl. She had never seen such a large sum of money in her life, with a monthly salary of just over 10,000, how many months would it take if she didn’t eat or drink? Her eyes were filled with resentment but unable to let it out. Clearly, it was Zhang Debiao who bullied her first, and she was without fault, yet she was supposed to apologize and compensate them, painting a dark picture of her future with no solution. The Black Tiger Gang was so enormous; how could a weak woman like her possibly contend with it? Inevitably, with a few simple tricks, they’d have her family ruined, facing a miserable end beyond imagination, trembling in fear at such a thought.
"Brother Xu, this has nothing to do with you, I dragged you into this. Don’t worry, I’ll pay them the 1 million!" Tang Xinyi’s eyes showed determination as she immediately considered a thousand solutions, narrowing it down to two. The first was selling her organs, illegal but quick money. The other was to become a mistress, to attach herself to a rich man, relying on her looks, she was confident. Back in school, many wealthy playboys pursued her, whom she denied entry. But unless absolutely necessary, she would not choose that option. Sometimes, she preferred the idea of selling organs.
"You’ll pay, but how much do you have?" Xu Xiangbei seemed indifferent, but in truth, every nerve was taut, his mind and senses locked onto Chen Xueliang ahead.
Chen Xueliang was likewise searching for Xu Xiangbei’s flaws, his whole being like a sleeping lion, ready to land a fatal blow once an opening revealed itself.
"I still have 20,000 in savings!" Tang Xinyi gritted her teeth, as her father was diagnosed with liver cancer, nearly depleting the family’s money, with only a trivial amount left, her father’s last bit of medical funding.
"That’s far too little. What do you plan to do?" Xu Xiangbei found this girl adorably foolish, thinking compensation would settle the issue? Unless Xu Xiangbei stood firm or knocked them down right there, otherwise, the next day, Tang Xinyi’s family might disappear, or suffer unfathomable dire consequences.
"I could sell my organs, or..." Tang Xinyi hesitantly mentioned a few things, her face troubled, with words left unspoken, blush filling her cheeks, hesitant to express fully, inherently kind and pure-hearted.
"You’re so young. How could you sell organs? Besides, it’s illegal. What else then? Without stating a corresponding plan, I won’t agree to your sacrificial offer." Hearing about selling organs pained Xu Xiangbei. He recognized that this girl sought not to burden him, willing to risk everything, even her life, to gather such an amount.
"Several rich young heirs at school fancy me. If I marry one, maybe they’ll offer a 1 million dowry!" Tang Xinyi cautiously crafted her words to sound as pleasant as possible.
But any sensible person would see this as a transaction, a quid pro quo, where money can buy most worldly items, but never love!