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Chapter 99: I Want to Dye This Thing Black (1/2)

“Forget about that wicked woman for now, take care of that kid first!” The burly man, lying on the ground, immediately yelled to his underlings in a trembling voice, “Everyone who has a weapon, pull it out now! This kid is not simple!”

The group of thugs reacted immediately, pulling out batons and similar weapons, rushing toward Shen Cheng, and some even brandished knives.

The first thug to rush forward was the one who picked up the iron rod that the burly man had dropped. He swung it at Shen Cheng’s head, but Shen Cheng easily sidestepped, causing the thug to stumble.

At the same time, Shen Cheng seized the opportunity and delivered a hard knee strike to the thug’s abdomen, causing him to retch, his eyes nearly bulging out.

Taking the iron rod from the thug’s hand, Shen Cheng smiled lightly and looked up, making the rest of the thugs freeze in their tracks.

However, after glancing at the number of people on their side, the thugs regained their courage and once again charged toward Shen Cheng.

But in the next moment…

“Bang! Bang! Bang…”

“Ah!!”

“Ouch!”

“Ow~”

Shen Cheng swung the rod, and a flurry of rod shadows filled the air. Only the continuous sounds of thumping, like metal being struck, could be heard. One after another, the thugs dropped their weapons and either squatted down or lay on the ground, holding their heads, crying in pain.

Seeing the thugs lying scattered on the ground and Shen Cheng casually carrying the iron rod as he approached the burly man, Xiang Xin’s eyes practically sparkled with admiration.

Was this the guy Dad sent to pick me up?

Was he one of Dad’s men?

Did Dad know I’d run into trouble and specifically send a tough guy to save me?

“Clang—”

In front of the burly man, Shen Cheng suddenly slammed the iron rod into the ground, and the resounding hum caused the burly man to tremble all over.

Glancing at the underlings still crying behind Shen Cheng, cold sweat began pouring from the burly man’s forehead, nearly forming a waterfall. He even forgot about the pain in his body.

What kind of monster was this?!

As he watched the burly man trembling on the ground, Shen Cheng silently pulled out his phone.

Seeing this, a glimmer of hope appeared on the burly man’s face.

If he was just reporting to the authorities, it wouldn’t be a big deal; it’d only cost some money.

Xiang Xin also moved closer and whispered to Shen Cheng, “Big Brother… These people seem to have some connections. Reporting to the authorities might not be that useful…”

Hearing this, Shen Cheng smiled faintly, dialed a number, and put the call on speaker. The phone was quickly answered, and Liu Su’s voice came through, “Shen Cheng, what’s up?”

“I caught a gang involved in some underworld activity,” Shen Cheng said with a sly grin as he looked at the burly man, causing him to shudder.

“You should report that to the local authorities. No need to involve us,” Liu Su’s voice sounded a bit bitter; matters that could be handled by the police didn’t require the intervention of a Specialized Agent like them.

“They have protection from above.”

Shen Cheng’s calm words caused Liu Su on the other end to fall silent.

After a moment, Liu Su spoke again, “Stay where you are. We’ll be right over. We’ll handle this seriously.”

With that, Liu Su hung up the phone.

Seeing Shen Cheng’s devilish grin, the burly man’s whole body went numb. When he finally understood the situation, he wanted to cry but had no tears left.

No way! Does this guy have backing too?

And is it even stronger than mine?

Did I just run headfirst into a trap?

Watching as the thugs obediently crouched in place, Xiang Xin felt her violent tendencies flare up, her excitement surging!

Ever since she accidentally overheard stories of her father’s legendary deeds from his friends, Xiang Xin had always yearned for a moment like this!

You have more people? I’ll knock them all down!

You have connections? My background is even bigger than yours!

“Woo—” Overcome with excitement, Xiang Xin couldn’t help but stomp her feet behind Shen Cheng.

Shen Cheng twitched slightly at the corner of his mouth. This girl… Did she get hurt just now?

That’s not right. I intervened just in time.

Could she be scared?

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