"Let me go!" Tang Xi struggled, but couldn't break free. Soon, she was taken away.
Li Se frowned, but he was facing the combined assault of these three men. It had to be said, their united front was formidable, and he found it difficult to counter. Forced to retreat, he circulated his true qi, neutralizing each of their attacks one by one.
Bang, bang, bang…
Just as he diffused the first wave, the three immediately switched their attack pattern. Those who had targeted his throat now aimed for his lower body…
The coordination of the three was flawless. Those watching were clearly skilled in combat and marveled at their teamwork.
"Truly worthy of being Hongmen's top expert. Such coordination is impossible without years of dedicated practice."
"However, this young man has some ability. To have evaded the first strike against such seamless attacks is impressive."
"But it's useless. He won't be able to dodge the next one."
"…"
Hong Shi was completely confident in Hongmen's top fighter. He believed no one in the capital could withstand the combined might of these three. His confidence, however, was shattered the next moment.
Unexpectedly, Li Se didn't retreat but advanced. Circulating his true qi, since their attacks were unassailable, he decided to meet them with sheer power. He threw a single punch, imbued with the force of his true qi.
With a resounding "boom," one of the attackers was sent flying backward. The other two, their faces etched with shock, immediately ceased their assault, attempting to create distance from Li Se, but it was too late.
Li Se unleashed two more punches, and the remaining two quickly fell to the ground, unable to rise.
At that moment, everyone was stunned, unable to believe what they were witnessing. These three, working together, were Hongmen's best. How could they be defeated so easily?
Hong Shi's eyes widened in disbelief. Hongmen's top fighter had lost just like that?
"Brother-in-law is amazing!" Tang An shouted.
Li Se couldn't afford to settle the score with Hong Shi at that moment. He immediately pursued the direction Ye Bowen had left. From the combined assault to his victory, it had taken less than a minute, so he was quickly closing the distance to Ye Bowen.
"I didn't expect Hongmen's top fighter could only hold you back for a minute," Ye Bowen said, surprised.
The driver then stepped forward on his own. Having clashed with Li Se before, he knew the man's strength and looked extremely serious.
Li Se, too lazy for pleasantries, struck out at the driver with a punch. With a "bang," the driver raised his hand to block. Simultaneously, he launched a devastatingly swift kick.
The driver's reaction was quick, but Li Se's was faster. He grabbed the driver's ankle, yanked him back, and drove an elbow into his chest.
"Ugh…" The driver grunted and flew backward.
"You're good," Ye Bowen conceded, releasing Tang Xi.
"Ye Bowen, I told you, don't provoke my woman. You're looking for death!" Li Se's eyes blazed with ferocity. He grabbed Ye Bowen's arm and twisted it with a crack, breaking the bones.
Even so, Ye Bowen gritted his teeth, letting out no sound.
"Li Se, do you really think I have no backup?" Ye Bowen's face was grim. "I must admit, your combat skills are impressive. Neither Hongmen's top fighter nor my bodyguard could match you. However, you're finished today. The moment you attacked me, you sealed your fate!"
Tap, tap, tap…
Footsteps approached.
A group of men in camouflage uniforms appeared. Leading them was a middle-aged man. Upon seeing Ye Bowen's broken arm, his expression changed, and he immediately swept a leg towards Li Se.
With a "bang!" Li Se was forced to retreat, finally releasing Ye Bowen.
"Bowen, are you alright?" the middle-aged man asked urgently.
"Uncle Wang, this kid tried to kill me!" Ye Bowen gritted out.
Wang Bin sneered, "I heard earlier that someone was targeting you, and I thought it impossible. How could there be such lawless individuals in the capital? I didn't expect it to be true. Arrest this criminal and take him back to the barracks!"
"How can you arrest him?" Tang Xi's face changed. "Ye Bowen grabbed me first. He came to rescue me. You dare to arrest someone without understanding the situation…"
Slap!
Wang Bin slapped her directly. "Presumptuous! Are you questioning me?"
"You dare hit her?" Li Se roared. But just as he was about to act, numerous guns were pointed at him.
"You'd best not make any rash moves, or I have the authority to shoot you!" Wang Bin said with disdain.
Li Se's expression darkened. "Ye Bowen, you were waiting for me to attack you, and this man was waiting in the shadows. Heh, is this the extent of your scheming ability?"
"As long as it works," Ye Bowen said dismissively.
"Take him away!" Wang Bin waved his hand.
Facing these men, especially with guns in their hands, Li Se couldn't make a move. He could only follow them. However, before leaving, he glanced at Tang Xi, the imprint of the slap clearly visible on her face.
"Li Se…" Tang Xi's eyes welled up.
"I'm fine," Li Se smiled. "I will avenge this slap for you."
"Avenge?" Wang Bin laughed heartily. "That depends on whether you have the ability!"
Ye Bowen said, "Li Se, I told you long ago you can't defeat me. How dare you compete with me for a woman? Go inside. By the time you get out, Tang Xi might already be my wife. Of course, you'll have to have a chance to get out!"
"To oppose Young Master Ye is seeking death, isn't it?"
"Once he's arrested, he probably won't get out."
"Who told him to dare attack Young Master Ye? He doesn't know his limits!"
"…"
Many people began to jeer mockingly.
After Li Se was taken away, Tang An asked anxiously, "Sister, what's going on?"
Tang Xi gritted her teeth. "This is Ye Bowen's trap. He deliberately brought me here and then intended to force himself on me, all to make Li Se attack. Ye Bowen truly has cunning methods. He's willing to have an arm broken just to capture Li Se!"
"What should we do now?" Tang An asked anxiously.
Tang Xi was also at a loss. Her status in the Tang family was low, and even if it weren't, the Tang family wouldn't help her. Suddenly, she thought of something and immediately said to Tang An, "Quickly take me to the military sanatorium. Li Se came to the capital because he treated Third Master Li. I believe if he hears about this, he will definitely help!"
"Okay!" Tang An nodded immediately.