First update,

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"Yo, tougher than you look... Hey, brothers, grab this pretty boy for me. We'll send him to Lord Rabbit later... Tsk tsk, I think he'll quite fancy a young lad of this size!"

Wang Hu didn't know the meaning of fear, and he sized up Qin Fang with a slanted gaze.

Though not particularly handsome, Qin Fang's build was noticeably solid. Being much taller than the 1.6-meter-tall Wang Hu, he looked even more imposing.

But there is a clear difference between martial artists who practice Inner Strength and those who practice External School techniques, just like Qin Fang and Wang Hu.

It seemed Wang Hu had practiced some martial arts, albeit a mishmash of styles with none truly mastered. His techniques, primarily from the External School's physical training, combined with some decent moves, allowed him to scrape by, even reaching Level 3.

He may not be tall, but his body was extremely robust, and his muscles seemed powerful, enhanced by his tattoos, making him an intimidating figure few would want to mess with.

Qin Fang, on the other hand, had a sturdy frame and ample height, but Inner Strength training seeks a balance between hardness and softness. His muscles contained the power of Inner Breath, which made them appear soft and weak...

In reality, if Qin Fang were to throw a punch, even Wang Hu, who fought and trained regularly, wouldn't be able to withstand it.

At the same level, an Inner Sect expert is generally more formidable than an External School practitioner, but there are exceptions, such as Qin Shouxiong, standing by Qin Fang's side. His most potent techniques, the Great Strength Eagle Claw Technique and the Thirteen Taibao Horizontal Training Golden Bell Cover, are considered External School martial arts.

As for Lord Rabbit, Qin Fang had heard of him; he was quite a notorious figure in the Ninghai Underground. His fame came from his distinctiveness.

In these times, it was normal for men to like and play with women, but Lord Rabbit had no interest in women; he preferred men.

To facilitate his pursuits, he went as far as to open a gay bar, offering a warm welcome to local patrons of the same interest, even providing cheaper drinks than other bars.

Initially, Lord Rabbit opened the bar for his own convenience, but to his surprise, the number of men joining the scene increased, and his bar's business improved. This led to the opening of second and third locations, even expanding to two neighboring prosperous cities.

When such men gathered, it was a mix of give-and-take, and from initially consensual encounters, it evolved to Lord Rabbit taking the initiative to convert men forcefully, making some change their orientation. Nearly everyone who visited Lord Rabbit had to withstand his demands through three hundred rounds of battle until he grew bored of them and cast them out to entertain other customers.

Without a doubt, the simple-minded Wang Hu devising such a nefarious scheme was clearly not his own idea, but the smoothness of his speech suggested that many before had been victimized by him in this manner...

As the leader, Wang Hu's words prompted two or three underlings to eagerly approach; they even discussed for quite a while just to be the ones to seize the "honor" of capturing Qin Fang.

Everyone knew that delivering someone to Lord Rabbit came with a handsome bounty, especially if the person pleased Lord Rabbit. The reward would be even more lucrative, and with Qin Fang appearing to be a prime "product," they were all eager to make their move...

But before the three henchmen could get close, Qin Shouxiong moved slightly, blocking the way to Qin Fang. While his presence went unnoticed, he now stood protectively in front of Qin Fang.

And with an extremely ferocious look in his eyes, he watched the three approaching thugs, his body tensed and ready to pounce. It seemed he would unleash his full Attack Power at a moment's notice, ready to snuff out his enemies...

The three small-time thugs weren't great characters themselves and wanted to impress their Boss Wang Hu, but a single glare from Qin Shouxiong scared them so much they stood frozen, unsure whether to continue going after Qin Fang or hide in a safe corner.

"Qin Shou Brother, don't scare them too much, just give them a simple beating, at most breaking an arm or leg is fine..."

While Qin Shouxiong's intervention was expected by Qin Fang, it gave him quite a fright; those thugs would stand no chance if Qin Shouxiong went all out.

Of course, that didn't mean they were going to get off lightly. Qin Fang had no intention of letting anyone leave without feeling uncomfortable...

Since the henchmen were close enough, they naturally heard what Qin Fang said to Qin Shouxiong. They involuntarily glanced at the imposing figure of Qin Shouxiong, who was even larger than Qin Fang, exuding an even greater sense of oppressiveness. A simple glower from him was enough to send shivers down their spines.

Not just them, even the dim-witted Wang Hu took note of Qin Shouxiong blocking the way to Qin Fang, and his bulbous eyes roamed restlessly, though he didn't dare make a rash move. For a moment, he even forgot to order the trashing of the place.

This hesitation lasted only a moment, and soon he snapped back to reality. Wang Hu himself felt something was off, sensing that his group might indeed be intimidated by Qin Fang.

"What the hell is this? I came here to beat people up and smash the place, but I got bluffed by just two guys? After all these years in the game, am I really gonna be scared of a couple of wet-behind-the-ears kids?"

Er Lengzi's, but that also had its benefits—he simply didn't have the brains to analyze the situation clearly. The only thing he knew was—he'd lost face.

And this wasn't just a small loss of face; a hundred or so people were standing there, completely blocked by just two men. If word got out, Wang Hu could forget about ever mixing in the Ninghai Road scene again—anyone with him would be throwing their reputation away...

"Fuck, so he's got backup, huh! No wonder he's acting so tough..."

Wang Hu bellowed, thinking he was clever to consider Qin Shou Brother as something like Qin Fang's personal bodyguard, the kind of guy who could throw down when needed.

But as the saying goes, two fists can't beat four hands, and chaos punches can kill the master...

He'd brought over a hundred guys with him, many of whom were tough nuts he'd trained himself. How could he possibly be afraid of just these two men?

"Attack, for fuck's sake!"

Wang Hu didn't want to waste any more time. He'd brought so many men to smash up Fang Feixue, and Tiger would have surely gotten the news by now. Starting a war between gangs was more heat than he could handle—they were okay with a little hustle and bustle within permissible limits.

The best strategy was to hit hard and fast, take advantage of their overwhelming numbers, strike first, then get out quickly. Tiger's men wouldn't be able to chase them.

Of course, he was also puzzled himself. Tiger's men had been guarding this place for nearly three days, but now there wasn't a single one of them in sight.

"Could it be that they're feeling guilty and actively avoiding us?"

That's what Wang Hu thought. He and Zhang Dao had come to smash the shop, wasn't it to lure Tiger's men out? Then, with their numerical advantage, they could take out the thirty or so guards, smash the shop, not only avenge Eighth Elder but also make Tiger lose face. Perhaps they could even get a chance to show their faces to Young Master Rui.

Of course, these were just his private musings. At this moment, all he wanted to do was to quickly knock over Qin Fang and Qin Shou Brother, then lead his men to charge into Fang Feixue and completely destroy it, turning the place into history.

"Charge..."

Nobody knew who had the poor taste to yell out at such a time.

Yet that word seemed to have some effect; the thugs started shoving one another, charging towards the entrance of Fang Feixue, arms raised, their faces twisted fiercely as they rushed forward.

Qin Fang cracked a smile, and as if sensing Qin Fang's grin, Qin Shou Brother actually turned his head to look at Qin Fang at that moment, his face revealing a smile too. It was only the mocking and scorn at the corners of his mouth that he made no attempt to hide.

Seeing such an expression made Qin Fang pause for a moment, almost thinking that Qin Shou Brother had regained his memory. However, the results of the Mind Reading Technique remained blank, and any memories present were from the recent past.

That kind of expression, then, was just Qin Shou Brother's instinctual response. Even though he forgot his past, as a powerful martial artist, he was inherently very strong. Even without his memories, he knew that these seemingly numerous opponents weren't worth taking seriously at all.

Wang Hu might not be the brightest bulb, but he wasn't completely hopeless. While commanding his men to the front lines, he himself retreated to the back of the group. Without knowing what Qin Fang was capable of, he didn't want to place himself in danger.

"Qin Shou Brother, let's see who can take down more people," Qin Fang said, as if he hadn't seen Wang Hu's retreat at all. He didn't take the initiative to chase after him, allowing him to carry out his wave attack strategy, and even... he made a bet with Qin Shou Brother!

"Okay!"

Qin Shou Brother didn't know much, but he understood this kind of competition. In the wild mountains, they had many such contests.

Like who could run faster in the mountains, who could kill the same beast quicker... Basically, they made full use of anything that could pass the boring time of travel.

And now...

They had over a hundred opponents, and both of them were not afraid of group attacks. Naturally, it was something they could compare. So, Qin Shou Brother agreed without hesitation, his body tensed slightly, and a faint golden sheen emerged all over him, making him look entirely different...(To be continued. If you enjoy this work, please visit Qidian (qidian.com) to vote for recommendation tickets and monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation.)

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