Chapter 26: The Inexplicable Young Lady

Hearing such arrogant words from me, Ling Xuan was slightly startled. She glared at me and said, "Don't act recklessly; this is a public place..."

"Wait a moment," I interrupted, smiling. "I’m going to go back on my word. While today I’m at your disposal, there’s a condition: I must deal with him, and I certainly won't let him off. If the punishment is too light, I might just double it."

"Hahahaha!" Liu Xiaofeng laughed out of pure rage. "How arrogant! I love it! The more arrogant you are, the better it will feel when you’re kneeling on the ground begging for mercy later!"

"I like it too, but you aren't being arrogant enough right now." I turned to stare at him with a cold smirk. Seeing the floor manager approaching, I raised my voice, "What happens if things get broken here later?"

The floor manager walked over, bowed slightly, and asked, "Gentlemen, is there a problem?"

Liu Xiaofeng waved him away without even looking at him, shouting arrogantly, "Get lost! If anything gets broken, they’ll pay you ten times the value. Do you know who this beauty is? She’s the chairwoman of Dongshan Group; there will be plenty of money for you!"

The floor manager was stunned. "Sir, what are you planning to do?"

"Damn it! Get out of here!" Liu Xiaofeng snapped, turning toward him. "Stand aside and don't move, and don't call the police! Otherwise, I’ll wreck this place!"

The floor manager stood frozen in place, at a loss for what to do. The other diners in the lobby turned to look, ready to enjoy the spectacle.

I said to the floor manager, "Don't worry, just stand aside and watch the show. This arrogant-looking idiot is the son of the chairman of Dajindi Group. He’s a fool with too much money; even if he smashes this place, he can afford to pay for it."

Then I turned back to Liu Xiaofeng. "Tsk, ten times? Is that all you've got? It should be at least a hundred times! If you want to be arrogant, be thorough about it."

"Damn it!" Liu Xiaofeng’s face darkened further. Gritting his teeth, he hissed, "Kid, you are really arrogant. If I don't take you down today, I’m not a Liu! A hundred times it is!"

"Chu Bufan, what are you doing?" Ling Xuan frowned at me.

"I’m helping you swat some flies!" I replied with a smile, then turned back to the floor manager. "Brother, what are the most expensive wines you have?"

The floor manager hesitated. "We have a signature treasure: a 20-year-old Romanée-Conti worth 100,000 yuan. We also have Remy Martin, Tennessee whiskey, Absolut, and Feitian Moutai, ranging from several thousands to tens of thousands."

I beamed instantly. "Then you’ve hit the jackpot! These wines multiplied by a hundred will be an astronomical figure! Pack them all up for me later; consider them destroyed, and this big idiot will pay you a hundred times the price!"

"Damn you!" Liu Xiaofeng was furious. He shifted his body as if to kick our table over, but remembering my strength, he stopped himself abruptly. He roared, "My two bodyguards are elite special forces soldiers; one of them can take on ten! Let’s see how arrogant you are in a minute. A-San, A-Tian, get him! Go all out! Don't hold back at all, beat him to death! I’ll give you each a 100,000 yuan bonus! Damn you!"

As he spoke, Liu Xiaofeng pulled the beauty aside. Upon hearing the promise of 100,000 yuan, the two bodyguards' auras suddenly sharpened. Their expressions turned cold and ruthless; even behind their sunglasses, one could vaguely feel their gazes, sharp as bolts of lightning.

These bodyguards had definitely killed people before.

I stood up abruptly, positioning myself by the table to ensure Ling Xuan and the furniture remained out of harm's way. As long as I stood here, no destructive force could reach behind me. At that moment, my own aura surged with intensity.

The diners nearby had lost all interest in their meals; they crowded around, buzzing with excited discussion. Sensing the extraordinary power I exuded, the two bodyguards hesitated for a split second, but then they charged forward like two tigers descending from a mountain.

They attacked from both sides. As they reached me, the one on the left dropped low for a sweeping leg kick, while the one on the right launched a high kick aimed at my head. Their legs possessed immense power; one could hear the distinct whistle of air being displaced. It was clear these two were skilled martial artists.

However, I’m sorry—you’ve run into one of the world’s top warriors!

I intercepted the one on the left with a kick of my own, our legs clashing in a cross-shape. As for the one on the right, I didn't dodge; I threw a side punch directly at his shin. He smirked, knowing that an arm’s strength is generally inferior to a leg’s, especially one carrying the momentum of a high kick.

All these movements happened almost simultaneously.

A second later, two distinct *crack* sounds echoed—the sound of bones breaking.

The bodyguards’ bones had shattered. Before they could even scream, I was ready for the next round. I unleashed a flurry of kicks with my left foot; the guard who had attempted the sweep took a direct hit to the chest. With a dull thud, he slid across the floor and crashed into a table.

I took a step to the right and let out a roar that made the entire hall hum. My iron-like claws shot out, grabbing the clothes of the guard who had attempted the high kick. I lifted him into the air with ease, looking formidable, and hurled him toward Liu Xiaofeng and his companion.

The onlookers gasped in unison!

Liu Xiaofeng and the beauty were so terrified they had forgotten to dodge. They were struck by the flying bodyguard, all three collapsing into a tangled, screaming heap. In the blink of an eye, all four were writhing on the floor in agony.

The surrounding crowd was utterly stunned. Lifting a person with two hands? Throwing them two or three meters? Was this even human?

I walked straight over to Liu Xiaofeng without hesitation, grabbed him by the collar, and lifted him into the air with one hand, glaring at him. His face was pale, filled with terror, and he was too scared to speak.

I turned back and asked, "Miss, how should I deal with him?"

Ling Xuan was also in shock. Although I had handled two assassins on my first day of work, she hadn't seen how I did it. This was her first time witnessing my true strength. Seeing her just staring at me blankly, I smiled. "I’ll make the call myself, then."

*Slap! Slap! Slap! Slap! Slap!*

My other hand moved with lightning speed, landing over a dozen slaps across his cheeks. Teeth and blood sprayed from his mouth; I had no idea how many teeth he would have left when I was done.

The onlookers watched me slap Liu Xiaofeng, none of them making a sound or trying to intervene. This time, I showed Liu Xiaofeng even less respect. Ever since I heard Ling Xuan suspect that the Dajindi Group had sent the assassins, I had decided to stop being polite to them. Of course, there was no hard evidence, but that didn't matter! I didn't like this kid anyway. If there had been evidence, things wouldn't have ended so simply—they would all be headed to see the King of Hell!

So, in my view, this was just a minor disciplinary action. But to Ling Xuan, this was likely a massive ordeal. She rushed over, grabbed my arm, and cried, "Stop it! That's enough!"

I casually tossed Liu Xiaofeng, who now resembled a pig's head, onto the ground. After the fight, my blood was pumping. I instinctively draped an arm over Ling Xuan’s shoulder and smiled. "Don't worry, it was nothing!"

"Why are you so impulsive!" To my surprise, Ling Xuan shoved me away, grabbed her bag, and ran outside.

Uh! I hadn't packed those expensive wines yet! Seeing her dash out the front door, I had no choice but to chase after her.

No one dared to stop us. Ling Xuan ran to the BMW, and I quickly unlocked it. She scrambled into the passenger seat and slammed the door with a loud *bang*. I sat in the driver's seat and looked over. Ling Xuan’s face was twisted in anger, her eyes wet.

"What’s wrong?" I asked, feeling a bit uneasy.

Ling Xuan turned slightly away, looking out the window without answering. After a moment, she said coldly, "Drive."

I didn't start the car, feeling quite puzzled. It was just beating someone up! Even if he was a super-rich second-generation heir, so what? I had slapped him on the street before!

"I said drive!" Ling Xuan raised her voice.

Sigh. Fine! I was feeling great a moment ago, but now the mood had soured. I drove slowly down the road and asked, "Where to?"

Ling Xuan ignored me. After a while, she pulled out a few tissues and silently wiped away her tears and snot.

I sighed, laughing helplessly. "Miss, we were the ones doing the beating—how did you end up crying?"

"Mind your own business!" Ling Xuan suddenly snapped.

I was startled. "Fine! I won't say another word. Let's find another restaurant to eat at."

After a while, Ling Xuan asked coldly, "Are you my bodyguard?"

"Yes," I replied, feeling confused.

"Then do you have to listen to me?"

"Yes."

"From now on, don't make a move unless I tell you to!" she said coldly.

I remained silent for a moment before saying, "They were pushing us around..."

"If you don't listen, don't be my bodyguard anymore!" she interrupted angrily.

I felt a surge of irritation. Had this young lady taken the wrong medicine today, or was she just being completely unreasonable? We both fell silent, the atmosphere heavy and stifling. I drove sullenly, scanning the roadside for a decent restaurant.

"Why aren't you saying anything?" she asked after a while. The anger was gone from her voice, replaced by a raspy, tear-streaked tone that sounded almost pitiful, though she still kept her face turned toward the window.

I sighed, frustrated. "What can I say? I’m just a bodyguard. If you don't give the word, I don't even dare to speak."

Ling Xuan let out a sudden, soft laugh. After a pause, her voice softened. "You shouldn't have humiliated Liu Xiaofeng like that. His status isn't ordinary. You could have just beaten his bodyguards; why did you have to hit him too?"

I didn't like hearing that. I said flatly, "What if they were the ones who sent the assassins? So what if he has status? Don't you have status? Even with your background, they still wanted to kill you! This has nothing to do with status. Hitting him like that was already going easy on him!"

Ling Xuan was silent. Then, she let out a soft sigh and whispered, "Let's not talk about it. Let's find another restaurant to eat."