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Chapter 488: Tie Kaicheng Can't Hold Back Any Longer
Chapter 488: Tie Kaicheng Can't Hold Back Any Longer
Xie Xiaofeng's knife wounds had not yet healed, and after a night of fever, he looked worn out.
Lao Miaozi, who had just been beaten, had bruises all over his body, as well as knife wounds and fractures, his injuries even more severe than Xie Xiaofeng's.
It was only because they were both martial arts experts, with exceptional internal and external skills, and a robust and resilient physique, that they were able to stand steadily in the courtyard and speak.
"It's you?" Wa wa exclaimed in surprise, her eyes also falling on Sun Xingyu, who was standing beside Tie Kaicheng.
"Who are you?" Lao Miaozi stood in front of Wa wa, intending to protect his sister.
Xie Xiaofeng remained silent, his gaze sweeping briefly over Tie Kaicheng's feet, hands, and sword before he lowered his head again, keeping quiet.
Tie Kaicheng pointed at Lao Miaozi's chest, "Your ribs are cracked. If you rest properly, they'll heal, but if you move too much, it could easily lead to long-term complications."
Lao Miaozi was taken aback. Aside from his family, few people showed concern for him, so he instinctively replied, "Thank you, but I'm fine. I just fell down the stairs."
Tie Kaicheng nodded, "The stairs with the triangular eyes and the dagger at the waist?"
Xie Xiaofeng's expression changed as he realized who had beaten up Lao Miaozi.
Wa wa also seemed to understand, and her face paled with fear as she recognized the culprit.
"Who says I'm the stairs?"
A malicious voice cut through the air as Triangular Eyes strode into the courtyard with two lackeys in tow. His eyes fell on Tie Kaicheng, the beauty by his side, and the sword in his hand.
He remembered. When he had been beating up Lao Miaozi, this man had been watching from the sidelines. And now he was here at Lao Miaozi's house again. Could it be that the young master's kind heart had been stirred?
"Kid, this is Big Boss Dong's town. If you don't want trouble, it's best to behave!"
Triangular Eyes refrained from cursing but his tone was sharp as he pointed to the man behind him, "This is my big brother, Chafu. He's a master of the flying knife, never missing his mark within thirty steps!"
"Rest assured, I'm always very well-behaved," Tie Kaicheng nodded, pulling Sun Xingyu to the side as he took out a handful of peanuts from his pocket, tossing one into his mouth.
Sun Xingyu understood Tie Kaicheng's intention and gave Xie Xiaofeng a meaningful glance before stepping back to stand beside Tie Kaicheng.
Lao Miaozi remained silent, but Wa wa's heart sank in disappointment.
The next moment, Triangular Eyes turned back to Xie Xiaofeng and the others. He hadn't come to continue beating up Lao Miaozi. He was here to take Wa wa back to the brothel.
"Can't I even have one day off?" Wa wa pleaded.
"You're a favorite in Madam Han's house. If you take a day off, that's less silver to be made, right?" Triangular Eyes sneered, "If we don't make money, what will we brothers eat?"
"But Madam Han promised me..." Wa wa's voice trailed off.
"Her promises are worth less than farts in the wind," Triangular Eyes cut in, "We're the ones who decide what happens to you. A day as a prostitute means a day of selling..."
Wa wa took two steps back, tears welling in her eyes, "Please, I'm begging you. Can't you just give me a couple of days off? They're injured, badly injured."
"They?" Triangular Eyes laughed coldly, "Who are they? One's that stinky Miaozi, and what's the other worth?"
Triangular Eyes glared at Wa wa, his voice filled with malice. "If you don't come back with us quietly, we'll castrate him!"
As his words landed, he aimed another kick at Xie Xiaofeng's groin.
But Wa wa threw herself at Xie Xiaofeng, causing them both to retreat a few steps and narrowly avoid the kick. "I'd rather die than go with you! You might as well kill me now!" she cried.
"You damn prostitute, do you really want to die?" Triangular Eyes raged, preparing to kick again.
However, Lao Miaozi grabbed him, his face expressionless but his eyes burning with fury. "What did you call her?"
To Lao Miaozi and the old granny, Wa wa was a princess, a noble and precious daughter.
But Triangular Eyes shattered that illusion. "She's just a prostitute!" he spat.
His words were met with a fist the size of a sandbag.
Lao Miaozi punched Triangular Eyes, only to be kicked by the other two lackeys. Already injured, he fell to the side.
The next moment, the old granny rushed out from the kitchen, brandishing a kitchen knife. "I'll fight you to the death!"
She lunged at Triangular Eyes but missed, and he seized the knife from her, pulling her close before viciously throwing her to the ground.
Finally, Tie Kaicheng made his move. His body flickered like a swallow skimming over a lake—graceful, swift, and wind-like. He swept past the old granny, pulling her along and covering several feet in an instant before gently setting her upright.
"It's just a scuffle between youngsters. Why would an old lady like you get involved?" Tie Kaicheng said as he patted the old granny's dress, now dirty from the scuffle.
The next moment, the old granny knelt on the ground and began kowtowing. "Young Master, please save my son and daughter. I beg you, young master. I'll be your cow and horse in my next life to repay your kindness."
Though old, the granny was no fool. She knew that the man before her was their only hope for help.
"Mother!"
Lao Miaozi and Wa wa rushed forward again, supporting the old granny.
Tie Kaicheng's display of light work clearly intimidated Triangular Eyes and his lackeys. They felt a flash before their eyes, and then the young master had vanished.
Triangular Eyes took a step back, seeking the protection of the carriage driver.
The driver was also startled, but he maintained his composure and stepped forward, demanding, "Who are you, daring to cause trouble in Big Boss Dong's town?"
"I'm not the one causing trouble in this town. I'm a man who respects the rules of the jianghu," Tie Kaicheng replied calmly.
The driver's heart skipped a beat, impressed by Tie Kaicheng's martial arts skills, so he tried to reason with him. "Since you respect the rules of the jianghu, you shouldn't interfere in this matter!"
"The rules of the jianghu dictate that family members are not to be harmed," Tie Kaicheng stated.
The driver was taken aback. Indeed, Tie Kaicheng had remained uninvolved until Triangular Eyes laid a hand on the old granny.
He glanced at Triangular Eyes, then added, "While we were at fault just now, it's true that this prostitute is a favorite in the Boss's brothel. We're just following the rules by taking her back."
(End of Chapter)
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