Chapter 37: Capturing the Enemy
Chapter 37: Capturing the Enemy
Chen Chuan and the two men left behind by Chou Huizi were at least a hundred meters apart, but the moment they started sprinting, it seemed like only a few breaths had passed before they were right in front of them.
The two men were startled and quickly drew their daggers from their waists.
"Oh oh..." Guo Fatzi revealed a look of anticipation, knowing that being unarmed against armed opponents was a completely different matter. Even with their skills, without protective gear, there was a chance of injury.
Whether someone got hurt or killed, it was the client's business, and he had nothing to do with it. Moreover, as an assistant to the client, Lu Wei wouldn't dare to confront him over this matter.
Although Chen Chuan was unarmed, with his Second Self merging into his body, his speed and reflexes increased exponentially. So, in his eyes, the two men's movements appeared slow.
As he ran, he subtly adjusted his footsteps, shifting to the side. This caused the two men to follow his angle, unknowingly forming a single-file line. At that moment, he suddenly accelerated, kicking the man on his left and spinning to strike the man on his right.
The powerful kicks rendered both men combat-ineffective instantly. After easily taking care of them, Chen Chuan didn't stop. He continued his pursuit of Chou Huizi.
From an outsider's perspective, they saw Chen Chuan rush forward, deliver a spinning kick, and send both men flying simultaneously. Before they even hit the ground, he had already glided past them.
Guo Fatzi was surprised. He stroked his chin and muttered to himself, "Hmm? This seems like the style of Show General Fist. Is he a disciple or junior of Gu Mao?"
Then, he became excited. He turned and made a lifting gesture towards the drummer behind him. The drummer understood and responded with a double-handed clap, and the fast-paced drumbeats sounded once more.
In a short while, Chen Chuan caught up to Chou Huizi, who was not far ahead. However, Chou Huizi turned his head and said something to the bodyguard running beside him. The bodyguard stopped and drew a dagger from his waist, twirling it in his hand with the tip pointing downwards. His eyes also revealed a hint of ferocity.
Chen Chuan recognized him as Zhai Wu, as described by Wei Chang'an. But Chen Chuan's forward momentum didn't waver. Zhai Wu, with a fierce expression, took two steps forward, blocking Chen Chuan's path.
Even with his Second Self, Chen Chuan didn't want to be stabbed by the dagger. As he approached, he discreetly flicked his right hand, and two pebbles flew out ahead of him.
Zhai Wu's reflexes were also exceptional. He swiftly dodged one pebble and deflected the other with his dagger, causing sparks to fly.
Chen Chuan was slightly taken aback. Although Zhai Wu's technique was amateurish, his speed and strength were evident. For him to accurately deflect the pebbles with his dagger required excellent eyesight and speed, indicating an extremely high skill level.
However, once Chen Chuan entered a combat state, he often experienced a surge of inspiration. Seeing this situation, he immediately devised a countermeasure. He accelerated his footsteps and simultaneously lowered his left hand, feigning a stone-throwing motion.
Zhai Wu's eyes were sharp. Upon seeing this action, he instinctively judged that there might be a stone there, causing him to freeze momentarily. Even though his mind realized it could be a trick by Chen Chuan, his body had already reacted, causing his entire body to twitch.
At this moment, as they rapidly closed the distance between them, Chen Chuan seized the initiative with this subtle extra movement. He let out a low shout, stomped his foot on the ground, and charged forward with afterimages. As he reached out to deflect Zhai Wu's dagger-wielding hand, his entire body had already burst into the attack, and with a Shocking Divine Fist, he struck towards Zhai Wu's face!
At this moment, Zhai Wu's dagger-wielding hand was blocked. Seeing Chen Chuan's fierce approach, he realized he couldn't dodge, and his pupils dilated. In that instant, he planted his feet and extended his other hand to deflect the attack. Simultaneously, he let out a shout, and his arm trembled as muscles beneath his skin tensed, releasing a burst of Qi force.
He intended to push Chen Chuan away, but Chen Chuan not only attacked but also controlled his retreat. With a firm stomp, he stood his ground, and his entire body channeled the power into his fist. When the two forces collided, even though it wasn't a direct head-on clash, Zhai Wu's body still shook, and he couldn't help but take a step back.
Chen Chuan seemed unaffected and continued to advance. As he charged forward, he naturally withdrew his arm, and then... he struck again with another punch!
Zhai Wu, still affected by the previous collision, couldn't make any additional moves and could only choose to raise his hand again to deflect the attack. His body trembled, and he took another step back.
Chen Chuan kept pressing forward, throwing the third punch with the same force as before. At this moment, Zhai Wu also clenched his teeth, his feet almost sinking into the mud. As he shouted, he clashed with Chen Chuan once more.
With each punch from Chen Chuan, Zhai Wu took a step back, his body violently shaking. Within a few breaths, the two men collided five times, and Zhai Wu retreated five steps.
"Boom... Boom... Boom... Boom... Boom..." The drummer on the side was very cooperative, intentionally increasing the intensity of the beats with each collision.
When Chen Chuan attempted his sixth punch, although Zhai Wu still wore a fierce expression, he suddenly spat out blood and collapsed to his knees in front of Chen Chuan, then fell face-first into the mud.
Chen Chuan, having brushed off the man blocking his path, continued his pursuit towards Chou Huizi. The drummer behind him quickened his pace, the beats of his drum intensifying with each step.
Chou Huizi had already opened the car door and was about to get in when Chen Chuan's rapid approach startled him. He hastily pulled the door shut and frantically tried to insert the key, his nerves causing him to miss the lock twice.
Chen Chuan, witnessing this, knew he had to act fast. Taking a deep breath, he surged forward with all his might and leaped into the air as he approached the car.
The drummer, witnessing this spectacle, widened his eyes in shock, his body trembling. He raised his arms high and, with all his might, brought them down in a powerful strike!
Boom! The resounding beat of the drum vibrated the eardrums, and at that very moment, Chen Chuan's kick, imbued with his momentum, slammed into the car door!
The car jolted sideways by over half a meter, and the door caved in from the force of the kick. The impact sent Chou Huizi, who was in the driver's seat, flying into the passenger seat, his body pressed against the window.
Members of the Bloodstain Gang watched with a mix of awe and excitement, their adrenaline pumping. Some couldn't contain their enthusiasm and cheered at the display of raw power and violence, a visually striking scene.
Chen Chuan retracted his foot, circled around the car, and opened the door on the other side. He grabbed Chou Huizi and threw him out, and as he did, the drummer struck the drums rapidly, ending with a final, resounding beat as Chou Huizi hit the ground.
At that moment, a loud explosion echoed across the empty lot, and the grille door of the old phone booth flew open. Wei Chang'an emerged, rubbing his forehead, his gaze cold and menacing.
Guo Fatzi laughed, "Oh, look who's here!"
Wei Chang'an fixed him with a stare, "If Chou Huizi had escaped today, Guo Fatzi, you wouldn't have been able to contain him."
"Oh, is that so?" Guo Fatzi seemed unbothered.
Ignoring him, Wei Chang'an walked over to Chou Huizi, stepping on his shoulder, "What, you want to run? Run, I say, where do you think you're going to run to?"
Chou Huizi, struggling, managed to say, "If it wasn't for Scarface, you wouldn't have caught me so easily."
Wei Chang'an, not in the mood for conversation, grabbed the man by the collar and lifted him up. He turned to Chen Chuan, "Help me put him in the trunk. You put your stuff in the back."
Chen Chuan nodded in agreement.
The two men returned to the car, and Wei Chang'an opened the trunk. Chen Chuan took out his suitcase and placed it in the back seat, then shoved Chou Huizi into the trunk, securing him with a pair of handcuffs he had prepared earlier.
Wei Chang'an closed the trunk and locked it with a key. Chen Chuan asked, "Who's this Scarface that Chou Huizi mentioned?"
Wei Chang'an explained, "Chou Huizi's former bodyguard, supposedly saved by Chou Huizi using some kind of medicine. He's a skilled fighter, a veteran of the battlefield, proficient with both guns and blades. He might even have implants. It's not easy dealing with someone like that. But Scarface got into trouble recently and is now a wanted man, his whereabouts unknown."
He walked to the front of the car and opened the door, "This doesn't concern us. As long as we hand over Chou Huizi to the police department, whether they get information out of him or use him to set up a trap, that's their business."
The two men got into the car, and as the door closed, Wei Chang'an muttered, "This damn place, I never want to come back here again." The car started, and after a few bumpy moments in the mud puddle, it drove off.
After they left, Guo Fatzi felt a tinge of regret. This place was so boring, and just as he found some entertainment, it was over. He turned to his companion, "Go check on Zhai Wu. If he's not dead, help him up. That idiot was just following Chou Huizi for show, not to actually fight. Doesn't he know who's paying him?"
His subordinate walked over to inspect Zhai Wu and reported, "Boss, Zhai Wu seems to be on his last breath."
"Is it that serious?"
Guo Fatzi's eyes widened in surprise, "He just blocked a few punches, and he's a good fighter? A fake? Liu Doctor, go check him out."
The man in a white coat beside him walked over and examined Zhai Wu. He confirmed, "Overuse of force leading to organ failure. This is a common injury from overexerting in a Qi Force battle, causing a backlash. Without good medicine, he's as good as done for."
"That serious?" Guo Fatzi asked, annoyed. "Dan Quezi was counting on him to win in the ring and make some money. Now he's gone, and I'll have to deal with that. By the way, how is that kid doing? He doesn't seem affected at all."
Liu Doctor replied, "Either that young man's Qi Force level is higher than Zhai Wu's, or he has a natural talent. Look at how he kicked the car door—he's fine, and his strength is extraordinary. His skeletal and fascia endurance surpasses that of a normal person. He must have withstood the force with his body."
Guo Fatzi grumbled, "I thought he was a lamb, but he turned out to be a tiger. Fine, I'll give in this time. Let's get him some medicine."
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(End of Chapter)
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