From the moment Yun You threw her first punch to when she beckoned Qian Sanjin, only half a minute had passed.

But in that half minute, the Insect Gang leader Qian Sanjin lost four subordinates, including two gang officers with Prosthetic Mantis Blades.

For a moment, Qian Sanjin thought that some persistent "cop" had finally caught up with him, armed with advanced firearms and prosthetics, turning their Insect Gang upside down.

But when he came back to his senses, the cop had disappeared from before his eyes.

Standing there was just a little girl with bare hands.

"Who the hell is she... an undercover cop? Or the Apprentice Death God?"

Qian Sanjin's heart raced uncontrollably, instinctively pondering two possibilities.

But soon, he dismissed his own guesses.

"No, no!"

"The local cops on R Street are a bunch of useless idiots, where the hell could they find such a capable monster? Unless they're from the Lower City Headquarters... but why would someone from the headquarters come looking for me? Are they that bored?"

"As for the Apprentice Death God... even more unlikely, I've never had dealings with the Apprentice Death God, nor have I given them any reason to hold a grudge against me."

"But if it's not the Apprentice Death God or a cop, then who could she be?"

Qian Sanjin had no way of guessing the answer.

However, the grudge was already formed, and even if he couldn't figure out the person's identity, Qian Sanjin couldn't back down.

As a gang leader, if he backed down, the only thing waiting for him would be death, nothing else.

The underworld is this cruel; while enjoying a glamorous status, gang members always have someone watching their backs, waiting for them to reveal a flaw, to take their place...

Qian Sanjin absolutely couldn't ignore Yun You's "provocation."

But directly charging in and getting killed wasn't a gang leader's style either.

So, after a moment's thought, Qian Sanjin glanced at his two strong subordinates beside him, signaling them to go ahead and test the waters.

These were "personal guards" he had specifically picked from the gang; their loyalty and strength far exceeded those of ordinary members, and they had all received favors from Qian Sanjin in the past, making them his most trusted subordinates.

"You two, go give it a try..."

However, Qian Sanjin's words were only halfway out when those two "loyal" guards took large steps around him and bolted out!

Without a moment's hesitation, they dashed out of the hotel directly.

Meanwhile, the other gang members, after a brief shock, rushed outside as well, locking the door in passing, embodying the saying, "Better them than me."

Loyalty? In the underworld, the most laughable thing is loyalty.

How much is that worth?

Forget minor favors, even if Qian Sanjin were their biological father, they'd still run without hesitation when the time came.

A leader can be replaced, but if you lose your life, it's all over.

Low-level underlings know that as long as the leader stays in the back, absorbs some pressure, and makes decisions in the bar, there's a lot for the enforcers to consider.

Running away, backstabbing, betrayal, undercover... only by constantly trying do they create a thriving environment in Nest City gangs.

In under ten seconds, in the bar, only a bewildered Qian Sanjin, a nearly losing-her-cool Yun You, and some equally bewildered citizens were left.

"It seems your subordinates aren't as loyal as you imagined."

Yun You slightly flexed her wrist, her arm aching.

Initially, she didn't know she was this formidable.

But when she saw Zhou Kui's Mantis Blade, swung with all his might, the blade too fast for the naked eye, yet appearing slow in her eyes, Yun You realized just how strong she was.

The blood of the Apprentice Death God, though only boosting her physical abilities by five times, wasn't necessarily over the top even in all of Nest City.

But this fivefold enhancement manifested in every aspect of her physical attributes.

Speed, strength, hearing, vision, reflexes... even her appetite, all increased fivefold.

This comprehensive enhancement resulted in a synergistic effect, elevating her overall combat ability to more than five times the level of an ordinary person.

This level of strength might not be enough to take on some special forces, but was absolutely more than enough against thugs in a small gang.

"Seems like you're not very willing to accept things gracefully."

Yun You picked up the Mantis Blade with a smile, holding a dagger in each hand, alternating the blades as she sharpened them, producing a "zzzz" sound with sparks.

This was much more efficient than a dagger, hard and sharp, the best blade Yun You had used so far. If repaired, it would surely be an excellent weapon.

Even if the little girl didn't use it herself, she could sell it for a good price.

In fact, originally, Yun You came here to repay a debt.

She didn't want to cause herself too much trouble, thinking if the Insect Gang behaved, asked for reasonable interest and principal, she might not have had to get physical.

However, the gang members had devious motives, wanting to gut her from the start.

Given that, the grudge-holding little girl wasn't going to play nice anymore.

She thought the place had nice decor; if sold, it should fetch quite a sum...

"Always thinking about fighting, it won't lead to a good end."

Yun You sharpened her blade, walking step by step towards Qian Sanjin.

When she wasn't in action, she was quiet, looking like an obedient little kitten; but once she started, "mad dog" was the only appropriate description.

"Shut the hell up with your nonsense!"

Qian Sanjin gritted his teeth, forcibly suppressing his inner unease, and growled, "I haven't lost to you yet!"

As he spoke, he suddenly extended his hands, and silver-white Mantis Blades sprang out with a swipe from beneath his elbows.

His Mantis Blade was different from his subordinates', with arcs of electricity flickering along the blade, and a bold inscription on its back.

[Xu Blade: Thunderbolt Mantis Blade (Civil Grade) - Produced by Night Rain Company]

"A product from a giant corporation."

Yun You recognized the origin of this item.

Night Rain Company, a giant corporation in Nest City No. 3 specializing in melee prosthetics, an arms giant.

Although this Mantis Blade they made was "civil grade," both its price and power were about 20% stronger than the ordinary Mantis Blade Yun You held.

However, Yun You wasn't afraid at all.

She sharpened the blade in her hand to the point of heating and reddening, then stepped forward, her whole being becoming a spark-laden afterimage, darting towards Qian Sanjin, and in a flash, thrust out the Mantis Blade!

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