537: I suggest you change a batch

Chapter 537: I Advise You to Get a New Batch

“If you want to be my daughter’s bodyguard, you must at least have some combat strength, right?” Qin Lie said bluntly.

“I thought I had already proven it,” Lu Ran said.

Qin Lie shook his head.

He said, “That’s different. My daughter just said it; I won’t believe it unless I see it with my own eyes. Whether you’re really that capable, or if it’s just a means to get close to my daughter, we’ll only know after a personal test.”

Lu Ran looked at Qin Lie speechlessly.

This feeling was truly strange.

He was quite familiar with Qin Lie, but now, suddenly having such a pointed conversation with Qin Lie felt like a dream.

It was like a very familiar friend you knew.

Suddenly, he seemed to have become a different person. That unreal feeling, if you hadn't experienced it firsthand, you wouldn't be able to understand it.

“Alright, alright, let’s give it a try. How do you want to test me? Let’s get straight to it,” Lu Ran said.

His reaction, however, made Qin Lie very puzzled.

Qin Lie’s attitude just now could be described as utterly impolite.

And his words were barbed.

If it were anyone else, they would have exploded in anger long ago.

Even if they didn't explode, they would definitely be upset.

But Lu Ran’s reaction was so calm and collected, as if it were banter between old friends.

“Have we met before?” Qin Lie asked.

“Probably,” Lu Ran said casually.

What he was thinking was:

I have indeed met Qin Lie, but not this Qin Lie.

Qin Lie didn't dwell on this topic.

He stared at Lu Ran for a moment.

He said, “These bodyguards of mine have been with me for a long time. Pick one; if you can beat him, I’ll believe your strength.”

Oh?

Lu Ran looked at the bodyguards around him.

Lu Ran could, of course, tell that these people were at least retired special forces.

That faint murderous aura about them was definitely not something ordinary people could acquire through training.

But even so.

They were completely incomparable to Lu Ran.

That was simply not a fight of the same magnitude.

Lu Ran was invincible!

Let alone these people, even if they were bombarded with cannons, Lu Ran would be unharmed!

But since Qin Lie brought it up, he would play along.

Lu Ran said with a smile, “These are your personal bodyguards? Then I advise you to get a new batch.”

Hmm?

Qin Lie was stunned and said, “What do you mean? Why get a new batch?”

Lu Ran said casually, “What else could it mean? Because they’re too weak. If someone like me had designs on you, with this caliber of protection, you wouldn’t live for three minutes.”

These words… were outrageous!

Qin Lie’s face instantly darkened.

He said, “What big talk. Even if you have some skill, speaking so flippantly means you’re not someone who can be put to great use.”

The two spoke with sharp retorts.

Qin Wuyao, standing by, felt her head ache from listening.

“Dad, don’t say that. Lu Ran isn’t…” Qin Wuyao wanted to mediate between the two, but didn’t know how to interject.

She could only continue, “I saw Lu Ran’s strength with my own eyes; he’s really strong. I also know the strength of your bodyguards, but compared to Lu Ran, they do seem a bit lacking. Lu Ran has great strength, didn’t you hear me? He even threw the big black bear away!”

This explanation was actually useless.

Because without seeing it firsthand, everything was hollow.

It had nothing to do with believing or not; purely, some things could only be truly understood and felt for their oppressive power when witnessed directly!

Similarly.

Qin Lie scoffed, and his personal bodyguards also looked at Lu Ran with challenging gazes.

They had heard Lu Ran’s words clearly.

It was simply an insult to them!

“Alright, no more nonsense, Lu Ran. Pick one, beat him first, then we’ll talk. Let me see if your skill is as sharp as your tongue,” Qin Lie said, looking at Lu Ran.

Lu Ran stood lazily in place.

He surveyed the surrounding bodyguards and said, “No need to pick. I just said, they’re just a rabble. There’s nothing to pick. Let’s all go at it together and get it over with once and for all.”

What arrogance!

This time, including Qin Lie, all the bodyguards were fuming with anger.

Their eyes were already blazing as they looked at Lu Ran.

Qin Lie stared, wide-eyed.

He said, “Wasting my time with you here is a foolish act. Go on, cripple him for me and throw him out. Don’t worry, I’ll give you a sum of money as thanks for saving my daughter, but right now, teaching you a lesson is also a must!”

At his command.

The two bodyguards closest to Lu Ran clenched their fists and walked over with sinister smiles.

The other bodyguards, meanwhile, stayed put and watched the show.

They didn’t believe Lu Ran could gain any advantage fighting two against one.

Lu Ran glanced at them and chuckled.

Then, instead of retreating, he stepped forward, actively closing the distance.

Then,

Bang!

He punched simultaneously!

Two fists simultaneously struck the chests of the two men.

Of course, Lu Ran had held back his strength; he could be said to have merely brushed them lightly. Otherwise, with those two punches,

Those two would likely have exploded on the spot!

And the result?

Boom~

The two men’s bodies, as if struck by a truck, flew backward!

They slammed heavily into the distant wall, then slid down.

But judging by their grimacing expressions,

Even if they hadn’t passed out, they couldn’t stand up anymore.

Whoosh~

All the bodyguards around Qin Lie instantly became serious.

Lu Ran then said apologetically, “My apologies, I only held back ninety percent of my strength, but I didn’t expect your men still couldn’t handle it.”

Heaven help him!

This wasn’t Lu Ran being sarcastic; it was the honest truth, from the bottom of his heart!

Of course, it wasn’t holding back ninety percent of his strength, but at least nine hundred ninety-nine percent!

Otherwise,

This place would probably be covered in blood foam right now.

Of course.

Qin Lie and the others couldn't grasp Lu Ran’s meaning.

“Good lad, you do have some skill, but your tone of voice is truly annoying,” Qin Lie said, frowning slightly.

But it was clear.

He had already acknowledged Lu Ran’s strength.

After all, in one encounter, two punches, he took out two of his bodyguards.

This strength was undeniable; he was strong enough!

Lu Ran waved his hand and said, “I’m just speaking the truth. I guess you don’t believe me. Well, how about this: I just said that if someone like me had designs on you, I could do it within three minutes. Now, let’s try it. But don’t worry, it’s just an example; I won’t actually kill you.”

After speaking,

Lu Ran directly lifted his foot and walked towards Qin Lie.

Qin Lie’s expression darkened, and he abruptly stood up.

Some of the bodyguards stayed behind to protect Qin Lie.

The rest, a larger group, surrounded Lu Ran.

Lu Ran estimated in his mind:

If he were to start fighting, and accidentally didn’t hold back his strength, killing a few, that wouldn’t look good.

So,

Since that was the case, he might as well deal with them all at once.

Lu Ran changed his steps and walked towards the right front.