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"Isn't this a bit too cruel?"

After Chen Da and his men rushed into the third floor, they promptly installed hidden cameras, which allowed Qin Fang, who was far away in Jincheng, to witness the process. Chu Yunxuan was by Qin Fang's side, and upon seeing such a bloody scene, she couldn't help but frown and speak.

"The guy getting chopped up is called Luo Hongjun, nicknamed Eighth Elder, one of the eight King Kongs under Li Rui, and one of Li Rui's most trusted confidants. This time, Li Rui's move against Fang Feixue was orchestrated by this guy... Since he dares to touch my people at Fang Feixue, he should be prepared to be dealt with!"

As Qin Fang said this, a hint of ferocity flashed across his face, making Chu Yunxuan's heart quiver slightly.

After all, she was a doctor who saved lives and healed the wounded; such scenes were still a bit too much for her to stomach.

"Don't worry, Chen Da and the others know their limits!"

Qin Fang gently pulled her into his embrace and whispered words of comfort.

He also knew that this method might have been a bit too cruel, but how else was he to deter a strong and ravenous wolf like Li Rui?

He had sworn never to let his women shed tears again; therefore, he must eradicate all dangers before they arise.

Li Rui was Qin Fang's current archenemy; since he couldn't eliminate him yet, it was a very good idea to cut off one of his arms!

"I understand! I just… don't want your hands to be covered in too much blood!"

Chu Yunxuan understood Qin Fang the most. She nodded gently and spoke her concerns.

Qin Fang wasn't yet powerful enough, but several people had already died by his hands. Despite these individuals being vile enough to deserve a thousand deaths, she still didn't want Qin Fang to get his hands dirty.

Qin Fang didn't speak; he just held Chu Yunxuan tightly, with everything understood without words.

His duty as the King of Assassins meant he was destined to walk a path with no return, climbing to the throne over the bones of his enemies!

To not be stained with blood was to not kill!

But then, he would never fulfill his mission, and he would either be eliminated by the Assassin's Alliance or be wiped out by the damnable System.

Qin Fang still had many dear ones in this world, and so many women who loved him and whom he loved. He couldn't possibly just leave like that.

To be with those beloved people, Qin Fang must survive!

Therefore, he had to direct his blade at those enemies who stood in the way of his survival, and use their blood, their bones, to forge the immortal throne of Qin Fang, the King of Assassins!

"You... you people…"

Eighth Elder was also a ruthless character, having spent years by Li Rui's side and having chopped people on numerous occasions. He managed to make his way in the world precisely by being daring and unafraid of death – traits that won Li Rui's admiration and made him Li Rui's absolute confidant.

Having his arm chopped off, he knew this hand was ruined, but still unwilling to act cowardly, he actually wanted to argue with Chen Da and the others.

The result...

Ah!!!

The brother who made the move just now was really quick and precise, the sharp watermelon knife in his hand slashed down onto Eighth Elder's calf,

This time the strike was even more vicious, and even a tough character like Eighth Elder let out a shrill scream of agony.

With Eighth Elder chopped up like this, all his underlings were paralyzed with fear. Although there were some who wanted to rush to rescue their Boss, seeing the watermelon knife placed against Eighth Elder's neck, and those two hunting guns, no one dared to make a move.

"Gentlemen, we've come here today only for money, not wishing to harm anyone! But if anyone acts out of line, our knives, our guns... they don't have eyes..."

Chen Da really did give off a bit of a bandit's air with this statement. It was truly menacing, and the clientele here were all ordinary folks—none had seen such things before. They crouched down holding their heads, each not wanting to become the unfortunate soul under those hunting guns.

Having control over Eighth Elder was the equivalent of choking the life out of his underlings.

Intimidating the gamblers meant avoiding further chaos for the moment.

Although Chen Da and his crew weren't many, their goal was crystal clear. They immediately rushed to the chip exchange and began stuffing bundles of cash into sacks.

Wei Suo had initially estimated the gambling capital to be around ten to twenty million, but as they actually began to bag the money, it turned out to be at least double their initial estimate.

But Chen Da and his men were hardened individuals. There was some inconvenience with the extra money, but the more they had, the more it could hurt Li Rui, so without any hesitation, they packed all the money into the sacks.

They were well-prepared, with nearly ten sacks. Each could hold three to four million. Although it was quite a sum, and the bundles were thick, the sheer strength of Chen Da and his men meant that carrying the money didn't hinder them much.

As the old saying goes, "Arrive in haste, depart in haste."

After securing the money and under the threat of two shotguns, Chen Da and his crew swiftly slid down from the window and promptly vanished into the vast night.

Seeing that Chen Da and his men had successfully evacuated from Drunk Cat Bathing Center, Qin Fang finally let the heavy stone in his heart drop.

"See? They were quite restrained..."

Qin Fang said to Chu Yunxuan in his arms. Chen Da and his team had only used two knives in total and had used both on Eighth Elder. As for the others, they only knocked them down or knocked them out at most. There was hardly any knifing, not to mention the shotguns that had never been fired from start to finish!

Even Qin Fang mumbled to himself whether there were bullets in those shotguns at all!

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Crash!!

An exquisitely crafted porcelain piece fell heavily to the ground, producing a crisp sound. The splinters flew up and cut across the face of the unlucky informant, immediately slicing a deep gash nearly puncturing his eye.

Yet facing such agony and injury, the unfortunate wretch could only bow his head as if he wasn't hurt at all, silently enduring his boss's boundless rage.

His boss was none other than Li Rui, who held an absolute dominant position in the Ninghai Underground. But now, Li Rui faced a considerable provocation. Someone had audaciously robbed his place, wounded his men, and made off with a large sum of money...

"Who did it?"

Li Rui couldn't remember the last time he had been challenged like this.

Even Tiger, who had always been at odds with him, merely holed up in the southern part of the city. Although there were occasional minor disputes between them, they never openly came to blows like this.

But today, not only did this group of people do just that, they were also audacious as a bear with the heart of a leopard. They had crippled his trusted aide, Eighth Elder...

The attackers were precise. With only two cuts, Eighth Elder's tendons in his hands and feet were severed, consigning him to a life of disability hereafter.

Li Rui would take care of him, but if he abandoned Eighth Elder, it wouldn't take more than a week for his enemies to tear him apart, given how many people Eighth Elder had maimed or even killed over the years.

"So far, there are no clues... These people seem to have come out of nowhere. Before this, there were no signs of them on Ninghai Road at all!"

Chen Da and his team were all hired by Qin Fang at a high salary and were normally kept on standby. Since they weren't part of the underworld, it would be strange to have any information about them.

"Damn it... Look into it right now! You must find out who these people are!"

Clearly unsatisfied with the answer, Li Rui's wrath was palpable. The enemy had attacked his doorstep, openly wounding his men and stealing his money, which was a deliberate provocation.

Having been robbed, and yet unable to grasp even the slightest detail about the adversary, his reputation as the Ninghai Underground boss had suffered a severe blow.

If the news broke the next day, he didn't know how many people would laugh at his misfortune.

Moreover, considering the reports on the incident, these assailants acted very swiftly and were obviously seasoned, indicating an organized attack rather than a spontaneous emergence from Ninghai Road. It was highly probable that they were drifters from another place.

Of course, Li Rui did not rule out the possibility that it was Tiger's doing.

After all, Tiger had once been under Tang Cheng, with quite a few strong experts at his disposal. If organized, this level of strength was plausible.

However, Li Rui thought this possibility was slim. Having battled Tiger for so long, how could he not understand Tiger's strength? This small squad was evidently stronger than even the mightiest force under Tiger's command.

"Could it be..."

A possibility suddenly struck Li Rui, furrowing his brow. However, he eventually relaxed, "How much was lost..."

"Gambling earnings of thirty-two million, and approximately five million was the monthly income from several of Eighth Elder's places, ready to be submitted together... but in the end..."

The man cautiously reported, his face still bleeding from the wound, occasionally dripping blood on the floor. Yet, he didn't even dare to wipe it away.

"Nearly forty million!"

Li Rui said heavily, starting to pace around.

The sum was not small, but for him, it certainly wasn't crippling. It was painful, though.

The most crucial issue was the immense blow to his reputation!

If this incident wasn't handled well, in the future, few people might dare gamble in his establishments. This was an important source of income for him. Losing it would indeed cause Li Rui significant distress.

Thus, for such an amount, Li Rui had to pay it, regardless. Otherwise, what he'd lose wouldn't just be face, but also his credibility and that of Bihai Pavilion might be affected. (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to vote for recommendation tickets and monthly tickets at Qidian (qidian.com). Your support is my greatest motivation.)

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