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Chapter 174: A Little Trouble
Chapter 174: A Little Trouble
Perhaps sensing that Li Qian and the driver had noticed something amiss, the rock giant stood up, realizing that the ambush was futile.
At that moment, behind the rock giant, a figure emerged from the greenery by the road, their gaze fixed intently on Li Qian.
"This way is blocked," the figure, a man in his forties with a bald head and a scar on his face, said sternly.
As the bald man spoke, two more figures emerged from the roadside greenery, all of them glaring menacingly at Li Qian.
"It seems you're targeting me," the bald man said, though his fierce gaze revealed his true intentions.
Are they from the Black God Sect? Li Qian pondered, feeling that the possibility was unlikely as their boldness was not in line with the sect's usual methods.
"If this way is blocked, we'll take another route," Li Qian responded calmly to the bald man's words.
"Huh..." The bearded man, who had already reached the bald man's side, was taken aback by Li Qian's words. "You're a real genius!"
He glared at Li Qian and chuckled, "Is that what my brother meant?"
"Not exactly, what do you mean then?" Li Qian asked, feigning confusion.
"Of course, it means..." The third person, a woman with dreadlocks, interjected, "If you want to pass, leave some toll money!"
Li Qian chuckled, his face showing a sudden realization, "So that's what you meant. Why not just say it directly? Why make it so complicated?"
"So, you're willing to cooperate?" The dreadlocked woman saw Li Qian's understanding of the situation and a faint smile curved her lips.
"No," Li Qian shook his head decisively at her words, "I don't intend to pay. I'm not sure if you'll let me go after I give you money."
"As long as you pay, we'll naturally let you go," the bearded man said, revealing a mouthful of yellow teeth.
"If you let me go, how will you explain it to your employer?" Li Qian asked directly, as casually as asking if they had eaten.
The bearded man clearly hadn't expected Li Qian to realize they were just hired help, and he froze, taken aback.
"So, you're indeed taking orders from someone!" Seeing the bearded man's reaction, Li Qian shook his head helplessly.
He looked at the three people and a beast blocking his path, his gaze turning cold, "You set up an ambush here, aren't you afraid of the Law Enforcement Bureau's intervention?"
"I just summoned my companion beast, without using any skills. The Law Enforcement Bureau won't detect energy fluctuations, so they won't arrive so quickly," the bald man said with a smug smile.
"If you don't use your skills, how will you stop my companion beast's skills?" Li Qian was a bit surprised by this response, clearly not expecting such an answer.
"Hmph, if you want to use skills, go ahead. But it's best if you summon your companion beast immediately," the dreadlocked woman said boldly.
Li Qian was a little dazed, but soon understood the situation.
According to federal law, beastmasters are not allowed to initiate companion beast fights within the city.
Whoever starts the fight is responsible, and facing detention is highly likely. This made the situation tricky.
Without summoning Qi Zai and Xiao Liu, he would most likely be no match for them, given their numerical advantage.
If he were to summon Qi Zai and Xiao Liu, he would fall right into their trap.
One of their main goals was likely to force him to summon Qi Zai and Xiao Liu.
Thinking of this, he couldn't help but furrow his brows. These people were most likely the local thugs and scoundrels of Southern Capital, well-versed in the city's operational rules and adept at exploiting them.
However, his frown soon relaxed.
He clearly remembered that after reaching a cooperation agreement with the Jiangnan Province Public Security Bureau, Zhao Xiwei had said that if he encountered any trouble within Southern Capital or even the entire Jiangnan Province, they could help him as long as he was in the right.
This situation seemed to fit that condition perfectly.
"So that was your intention, but..." Glancing at the three of them, the worry in Li Qian's heart completely vanished.
Before he could finish his sentence, a familiar voice interjected, "But their plans are bound to fail!"
As the voice fell, a familiar figure suddenly appeared behind Li Qian. It was none other than Wu You, the Wing Clan woman.
"What are you doing here?" Li Qian looked at Wu You, a look of surprise on his face, and asked.
"I got bored playing in Gao Yahxin's breeding facility, so I left," Wu You casually replied, then continued, "It seems like you've run into some trouble."
"I did encounter some trouble, but it's not a big deal," Li Qian said, waving his hand dismissively, not taking the matter to heart.
"Do you need my help? This situation is perfect for me to show my skills." Wu You glanced at the bald man and the other two, her voice filled with disdain.
The bald man saw Wu You appearing and chatting with Li Qian, and he couldn't contain his anger.
Being so blatantly ignored by the three of them was unbearable.
"Attack! Show them why the flower is so red!" He waved his hand vigorously and led the charge towards Li Qian, with the bearded man and the braided woman following closely behind.
In their eyes, a delicate and pampered man like Li Qian, even with Wu You's help, was no match for the three of them.
To survive in the vast Southern Capital, they had chosen companion beasts with average combat strength, but with exceptional feedback to their physical qualities.
Because of this, they were extremely confident in their physical abilities and believed that dealing with Li Qian and Wu You would be a piece of cake.
Li Qian saw Wu You, the Wing Clan woman, taking the lead and charging forward, a faint smile appearing on his face.
Even if he just stood by and watched, this battle would be no problem for him.
After all, Wu You was no ordinary woman; she was a half-human, half-beast Extraordinary Being. In terms of combat strength alone, she could easily defeat them.
This was soon proven true. After the four of them clashed, it didn't take long for the situation to become one-sided.
Whether it was the bald man or the bearded man, neither was a match for Wu You in a single exchange, let alone the braided woman.
Bang, bang, bang...
With just a few punches and kicks, the three of them were sent flying, landing on the road not far away.
The bald man, who had been at the forefront, tumbled as he flew backward, rolling on the road and wailing in agony.
(End of Chapter)
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