Shen Che’s fully charged whip kick was like a roaring cannon, sweeping toward the gangsters with crushing momentum.
PAH!
A dull, explosive crack echoed, like a hammer smashing a wooden plank. The two gangsters at the front had no time to dodge and took the hit head-on.
In that instant, the sharp snap of bones breaking rang clearly—like dry branches snapping underfoot—sending chills down the spine.
The impact was so overwhelming that the two were sent flying like broken kites, their bodies spiraling backward uncontrollably.
They arced through the air and slammed heavily into their comrades behind them.
BANG!
Another round of dull thuds followed. The two behind didn’t react in time and were knocked down on the spot.
Four bodies tumbled into a heap, limbs tangled, faces twisted in agony, eyes shut tight as they instantly passed out—completely losing the ability to fight.
One of them was especially unlucky, taking the brunt of the impact. Black blood trickled from the corner of his mouth as he lay on the floor like a pile of mud, his breath shallow, his condition critical—life or death uncertain.
The 10 points of Strength added terrifying power, causing damage on a devastating scale.
The red-haired man looked at the miserable state of the four and felt his scalp go numb. Cold sweat poured down his face and soaked his back.
He knew very well—this time, he had kicked an iron wall. The man before him wasn’t someone he could mess with.
Thinking back to how arrogantly he’d acted moments ago, he was filled with regret. But things had already gone too far, and retreat was no longer an option.
Though he still had more than ten men on his side, the situation now seemed extremely precarious.
Still, having mixed in the underworld for years, the red-haired man gritted his teeth, cast aside all fear, and forced himself to act ruthless.
He snatched a long knife from the hands of a nearby thug. The blade gleamed coldly under the dim light.
Gripping the hilt tightly, his knuckles turned pale. He growled, “Don’t think you’re invincible. Brothers! All of you—kill him!”
Without hesitation, he charged at Shen Che like a raging beast.
He raised the knife and slashed wildly, each strike full of desperation, each swing roaring through the air with intent to tear Shen Che to pieces.
The rest of the gang, seeing their leader take the lead, seemed suddenly injected with adrenaline.
They followed suit, waving their bats and shouting, swarming toward Shen Che in chaos.
For a moment, the whooshing of weapons and their howls mixed into one frenzied mess.
Thanks to his +15 Agility boost and deep foundation in [Beginner Martial Arts], his senses were heightened to an astonishing level.
To him, these crude attacks played out like slow-motion replays—full of flaws.
His movements were fluid, like a dragon weaving through waves. He danced between their attacks, evading each strike with uncanny precision.
No matter how close the knives and bats came, they couldn’t even brush the hem of his clothes.
Then, spotting an opening, Shen Che’s gaze sharpened. Without hesitation, he counterattacked.
His fists were both powerful and agile, every movement connected smoothly like flowing water.
Each punch came with a sharp whoosh, as if backed by a thousand kilograms of force.
BANG! BANG! BANG!
Several dull thuds sounded as his fists slammed into his opponents.
The gangsters had no time to react. They were flung back like puppets with their strings cut, hitting the ground hard, groaning in agony.
But Shen Che didn’t stop there.
Like lightning, he moved again.
Seizing the opening, he lunged forward, twisted his body, and launched a brutal straight punch like a cannon shot—right at a gangster’s temple.
The man didn’t even have time to react. His eyes rolled back, and he collapsed instantly, knocked unconscious.
In just two rounds, the tide of battle had completely shifted.
Gangsters lay sprawled across the ground. Several were out cold, others groaning. The remaining few stood trembling, staring at Shen Che as if looking at a demon.
The red-haired man was overwhelmed with shock and disbelief.
Before he could even react, Shen Che appeared before him like a ghost.
His leg muscles tensed, gathering all his power.
With a roar, he whipped out a devastating kick, slicing through the air like black lightning, targeting the red-haired man’s head.
BOOM!
A heavy impact exploded. The red-haired man had no time to defend.
It was like being struck by a meteor. His body flew backward, crashing into the ground with a cloud of dust, limbs sprawled. He was done—completely incapacitated.
In just a few short rounds, the battle was nearly over.
But Shen Che gave them no chance to breathe. He increased his pace.
His feet stepped lightly like a hunting leopard, closing the distance in a flash.
With a quick spin, he swept out a vicious low kick along the ground.
THUD! THUD!
Two gangsters were struck directly in the legs, dropping like felled trees.
The final two were still trembling.
Shen Che didn’t hesitate. He grabbed a bat from one of the unconscious gangsters foaming at the mouth.
With calm steps and a burst of speed, he swung the bat like a storm.
CRACK! THUD!
In just a few strikes, the last two were taken down.
The entire fight was over.
Silence fell across the space—dead still.
Shen Che stood tall, calm like an unshakable pine.
All around him, over a dozen gangsters lay in chaos, moaning in pain, their arrogant bravado completely destroyed.
Su Linyi’s mother stood frozen in place. Her eyes were wide like copper bells, stunned and shaken.
Her mouth hung open involuntarily—big enough to fit a whole egg. Her gaze overflowed with disbelief.
In her experience, these gangsters were unstoppable demons. But now, a single refined young man had taken them all down alone.
Su Linyi was just as shocked. Her big, glistening eyes widened, flickering with wonder.
She couldn’t believe that this man who appeared out of nowhere possessed such terrifying skill and had so effortlessly rescued them from the brink of despair.
At this moment, besides relief from surviving the ordeal, her heart was filled with deep gratitude and admiration for Shen Che.
[Ding! Congratulations, Host. Female lead Su Linyi’s favorability has increased! Current favorability: Su Linyi (60 – Felt Like Old Friends at First Sight)!]
[Ding! Congratulations, Host. You’ve gained the female lead’s gratitude. Reward: 2,000 Villain Points!]
The system’s notifications echoed in Shen Che’s mind.