42: 1 million, please let me go, okay?

Tianfu Building, underground parking lot.

Chen Yang and Liu Sisi were completely surrounded by over twenty thugs.

Many people were watching the spectacle, but not a single one dared to step forward to help.

Chen Yang had anticipated that there would be great danger today.

However, he didn't know where the danger was or when it would appear.

He could only remain vigilant and cautious.

Brother Xiong, who was leading them, was a notorious big-shot gangster in Jiang City.

He was powerful and had extensive connections.

This time.

He had been entrusted to kidnap Liu Sisi and hand her over to the employer.

This way, he could earn both a generous reward and a favor.

Killing two birds with one stone.

He hadn't expected.

Chen Yang to suddenly appear halfway through.

"Kid, what's your name? Why are you here?"

Chen Yang grinned and replied:

"I am your Brother Yang, and I'm here to rob you, hehe!"

Brother Xiong's expression turned gloomy.

"Kid, don't try to be clever with your words! This matter is not something you can interfere with!"

"If you know what's good for you, hand the girl over now, and I can let you off easy."

"Otherwise, if I have to take action myself, it will be too late for you to regret it."

Brother Xiong looked at Chen Yang with full confidence.

He was burly and possessed innate divine strength.

He had made his way in the underworld purely by relying on his iron fists, carving out a territory for himself.

He was not comparable to a weakling like Grey Wolf.

Chen Yang glanced at Brother Xiong, then swept his gaze over his subordinates.

His expression grew increasingly solemn.

It wasn't because they were too strong, but because these people... were too ordinary.

Except for Brother Xiong, who had some fighting power.

The others posed no significant threat to him at all.

After all.

Having consumed the great strength pill, his physique had already reached the level of an Intermediate Soldier King.

And having learned the Master Level Combat Technique, his strength was approaching that of a High-Ranked Soldier King.

Dealing with twenty or so small-time thugs was definitely not a problem.

But.

What about the danger?

Where was the danger?

Hidden among these twenty-plus thugs?

If that was the case.

He really needed to be careful later, lest he be ambushed and caught off guard.

To crash in the gutter!

Chen Yang adopted a lazy posture, like a dead pig unafraid of boiling water.

"Brother Xiong, you don't need to waste words. I won't hand the girl over!"

"What do you want to do? Hurry up and come at me, I'm quite busy!"

Brother Xiong was nearly exploding with rage!

He waved his hand.

"Go! Grab the girl back, and break the guy's limbs!"

The subordinates beside him were eager to try.

The crowd gave them courage.

Some also wanted to earn the first merit!

Chen Yang stuck to his old routine, relying on his monstrous strength.

He charged into the crowd first, punching and kicking.

Anyone who took a hit suffered broken bones and torn tendons.

In the blink of an eye, five subordinates were knocked down.

Brother Xiong's expression changed drastically upon seeing this.

How could this kid's strength be so immense?

Overwhelming strength conquers all techniques!

He had no foundation in martial arts, yet he possessed monstrous strength!

Savage charge.

He roared and joined the fray.

If he didn't join now, all his subordinates would be finished.

Brother Xiong's fighting power was indeed extraordinary, possessing at least the strength of a Preliminary Soldier King.

He was even approaching the level of an Intermediate Soldier King.

Just like Chen Yang, his strength was freakishly large.

The two formidable opponents clashed, fighting fiercely.

The subordinates on the side were also looking for an opportunity to step up and help.

Silently.

From the surrounding crowd, a short figure stealthily slipped into the combat zone.

In the chaos, he approached Chen Yang.

A flash of cold light struck from behind.

Chen Yang's heart tightened, and the hairs on his body stood on end.

"It's here!"

He had been on guard the whole time.

The more chaotic the situation, the greater the danger.

The killer had indeed emerged, choosing the best moment for a lethal strike.

Fortunately, Chen Yang had held something back.

He unleashed his Master Level Combat Technique completely.

His palm moved like a phantom, grabbing the opponent's wrist.

"Crack!"

With a forceful twist, the opponent's wrist was broken.

"Ah..."

The killer let out a miserable scream.

Immediately after, his eyes flashed fiercely.

He held a dagger in his other hand and counterattacked.

Chen Yang delivered a hand chop onto his forearm.

"Ah..."

Another miserable scream.

The killer's forearm was also broken.

Brother Xiong was startled.

He hadn't expected that the employer had hired a killer in addition to asking for his help.

This was going to result in a death!

Just as he was about to retreat from the fight, he was kicked in the chest by Chen Yang.

Bang!

He was sent flying five meters away.

After repelling Brother Xiong, Chen Yang immediately struck while the iron was hot.

He stomped his foot onto the killer's thigh, forcefully breaking the leg bone.

The threat was completely neutralized.

"Ah..."

The short and capable killer quickly met his end amidst three miserable screams.

He turned into a dying dog, weakly clinging to life.

Brother Xiong's muscular body struggled to get up from the ground.

Chen Yang took a quick step, intending to rush over and deliver a finishing kick.

"Stop!"

Brother Xiong shouted loudly,

stopping Chen Yang's fierce attack.

Chen Yang halted his steps and gave a cold smile.

"What? Something to say?"

Brother Xiong wiped away cold sweat, still shaken.

He raised both hands and said frankly:

"Big Brother, I surrender! I give up!"

Chen Yang was slightly surprised.

He chuckled:

"Brother Xiong, what do you mean by this? I think you still have the power to fight."

Brother Xiong glanced around.

One-third of his men were lying on the ground, and another third were seriously injured.

The remaining third were like startled birds.

With a lineup like this, did they still have the power to fight?

He gave an awkward smile.

"Big Brother, please stop joking. We wouldn't dare anymore!"

"Surrender! Everyone surrender!"

While saying this, his eyes kept signaling to his men.

The subordinates on the side were quick to catch on.

They immediately raised all their hands in a gesture of surrender.

What was hilarious was—

A few subordinates had broken both their arms.

In their desperation, they actually sat on the ground and raised their feet.

There was no other way.

If they didn't raise their hands, who would they complain to if they got beaten again?

Chen Yang found their performance truly laughable.

However.

It was impossible for him to let these people off easily.

Especially since there was a killer hidden among them; a moment of carelessness could have led to death.

"Brother Xiong, you want to fight when you want to fight, and make peace when you want to make peace? Is there such a good thing in the world?"

Brother Xiong's face was the color of a bitter gourd.

"Big Brother, please tell us, how can you let us go?"

Chen Yang shook his head.

"Wrong, it's not that I am unwilling to let you go!"

"It was you who tried to kidnap someone and break my limbs; I was merely acting in self-defense."

Brother Xiong felt like crying but had no tears.

"Big Brother, I was wrong, okay?"

"You name the price, and I'll comply. Do you think... that works?"

Chen Yang's face darkened.

"Are you dense? I said you attacked us, and you have the advantage of numbers. What demands can I make? Is it appropriate for me to do so?"

Brother Xiong now felt like dying.

If he had known this earlier, he wouldn't have taken this job even if it killed him.

Now he couldn't beat the opponent, and the opponent wouldn't name a price. What was he supposed to do?

The green-haired guy from earlier was smarter.

He proactively helped the boss's boss solve his worries and difficulties.

"B-Big Brother, what Brother Yang means is that we should propose the compensation ourselves; he is not forcing us."

Brother Xiong first glared at him.

"What Big Brother? There is only one Big Brother here, and that is Brother Yang!"

Then, he said approvingly:

"Whose subordinate are you? You're quite understanding!"

The green-haired guy was overwhelmed by the unexpected favor.

"I am Wolf Brother... Grey Wolf's subordinate."

Brother Xiong praised the green-haired guy, then walked up to Chen Yang.

He bowed deeply.

"Brother Yang, I apologize!"

"To express my apology, I am willing to offer... one million, and beg you to be lenient!"

Chen Yang shook his head.

"You are wrong! This is not an expression of apology, but medical expenses."

"Additionally, Miss Liu Sisi was kidnapped by your men and suffered a fright, so she must be given a certain amount of emotional compensation."

Brother Xiong felt great heartache.

He had to compensate her too?

Yet, he had no choice but to turn around, face Liu Sisi, and bow deeply.

"I apologize, Heavenly Queen Liu, you have been frightened!"

"I am willing to offer... one million, to compensate for your emotional distress. Do you think... that is acceptable?"

Liu Sisi was at a loss.

"..."

She looked at Brother Xiong, then turned to Chen Yang.

She didn't know whether to accept or refuse.

Chen Yang, however, didn't seem to care.

He looked at Brother Xiong with a beaming smile.

"Thank you for your generosity, Brother Xiong!"

"Let's be clear: you repeatedly requested and voluntarily expressed that you absolutely must show your sincerity!"

"Miss Sisi and I found it difficult to refuse such genuine kindness, so we reluctantly accepted it."

"You tell me, am I right?"

Brother Xiong's mouth was full of bitterness.

One hundred pounds of bitter melon wouldn't be this bitter!

"Yes! Everything you said... is correct!"