Peerless Martial Expert in the City
Chapter 101 - 102: Leveling Up

Chapter 101: Chapter 102: Leveling Up

"Xiao Yi!"

Wang Qingqing had just seen the man reaching out to grab her, and she had almost given up hope, ready to scream for help as a final struggle, but unexpectedly, a sudden change occurred. Two thugs inexplicably fell to the ground, leaving her somewhat dazed and unable to comprehend the situation. It was only when she heard Xiao Yi’s voice that she looked up and saw him, immediately shouting with a surprised and joyful expression.

After shouting, she looked at Xiao Yi incredulously, with tears of joy in her eyes, and asked, "Am I dreaming? Is it really you?"

"It’s me, hehe, sorry, I’m late."

Xiao Yi smiled, nodded slightly with a hint of apology. He had hesitated for a moment, thinking that if he had rushed over as soon as he heard her voice, she might have been less frightened.

"You brat, I’m talking to you!"

Seeing that Xiao Yi was completely ignoring him and chatting with Wang Qingqing, the nearby thug was furious. What was worse, he appeared to be an old acquaintance of Wang Qingqing, possibly even lovers, judging by the way Wang Qingqing and Xiao Yi looked at each other. His jealousy flared up, and he angrily shouted at Xiao Yi.

He hadn’t joined Lai Shitou in their last attack on Xiao Yi and didn’t know about Xiao Yi’s skills. In his view, Xiao Yi’s small frame meant that even he alone could take him down. Even if he couldn’t, he had three or four brothers with him, which should be enough to cripple Xiao Yi. As for him taking down two of his companions earlier, he dismissed it, thinking that the kid had just sneakily kicked them without their noticing.

"Hu Si, why waste words with him? Just finish him off!"

The thug standing next to him shared similar thoughts, watching Xiao Yi with a cold smirk and even fiercely spitting on the ground towards him.

"Exactly, no more talking, let’s do it. Finish off this pretty boy who’s getting in our way; don’t spoil our fun!"

The other two also shouted eagerly. They were also annoyed; as thugs and hooligans, they had always been imposing in this area and enjoyed the fearful and respectful gazes from the good people living nearby, receiving similar treatment as the police. They had pride, but Xiao Yi, with his weak appearance, not only had kicked two of their comrades immediately but also severely damaged their egos as thugs by not giving them the respect and fear they felt they deserved.

What was more infuriating was that he clearly knew Wang Qingqing and seemed intent on playing the hero to save the damsel in distress. As thugs, what they hated the most was heroes saving beauties and what they enjoyed the most was crushing would-be heroes in front of the beauties, ensuring they would never dare to play the hero again!

"Xiao Yi, run, you can’t beat them, go call the police, let the police come and save me."

The arrogant attitude of the thugs suddenly woke Wang Qingqing from her overwhelming joy of being rescued and she shouted anxiously to Xiao Yi.

Like all the thugs, she also felt that with Xiao Yi’s physique, it was impossible for him to defeat these thugs. If it were just one thug, she estimated he might have a twenty to thirty percent chance, but there were several of them.

"No need for that trouble, this little matter doesn’t merit bothering the police, hehe."

Unexpectedly, Wang Qingqing was still concerned about his safety amidst such danger. Xiao Yi was touched and gave her a gentle smile. Then his narrow eyes narrowed, his gaze shifted to Lai Shitou, who was pale and unable to utter a word, and the arrogant thugs around him.

This was blatant contempt!

This was a naked challenge!

Where was the dignity of the thugs?

Where is justice!

Listening to Xiao Yi’s incredibly arrogant words, all the thugs got angry, especially when they saw that Xiao Yi not only did not look scared but instead regarded them with such extreme disdain. Every thug’s heart felt greatly provoked, except for Lai Shitou.

The thug known as Hu Si, who was the first to talk, was so angry that he stopped swearing and took the lead, spat, and then charged at Xiao Yi with fists raised furiously.

"Take that, you arrogant bastard!"

The other thugs also rushed towards Xiao Yi, competing to be the first to either throw punches or kicks.

"Xiao Yi, run!"

Wang Qingqing had not expected Xiao Yi to ignore her advice to run away but instead chose to stay. She couldn’t help but feel deeply moved; however, seeing him actually provoking those thugs, she felt a mixture of anger and urgency, cursing him for not recognizing the situation. Was this a time to show off? These were thugs! As she saw the mob rushing towards Xiao Yi, she could not hold back any longer and started shouting anxiously.

However, as her shout hadn’t yet faded, the scene in front of her completely petrified her.

All she heard was the sound of "smack, smack, smack." The fierce-looking thugs who had surrounded Xiao Yi flew out like bewitched toys, crashing into walls or falling to the ground.

Yet Xiao Yi still stood there, calm and collected, his clothes not even slightly disheveled.

"This..."

Wang Qingqing still hadn’t recovered, looking at the thugs on the ground, each moaning in pain. She glanced at Xiao Yi, and although she somewhat sensed that he was responsible, Xiao Yi looked so lean. Did he really have the ability to do this?

"Alright, we can go now."

Xiao Yi walked up to Wang Qingqing and smiled.

After that, as if he suddenly remembered something, he said, "Wait a moment."

Turning his head, he looked at Lai Shitou, who could no longer stand and had collapsed onto the ground with trembling legs. Narrowing his eyes, he said, "Mr. God Thief, we truly are fated to meet again."

"Xiao..."

Lai Shitou looked into Xiao Yi’s half-narrowed eyes, which seemed as venomous as a snake’s. Even though he had fallen to the ground, his thighs trembled uncontrollably as he struggled to speak, but only managed to utter the syllable "Xiao" before he couldn’t continue his sentence.

"Mr. God Thief’s rank seems to have risen. You used to be a petty thief, stealing wallets, and now you’ve graduated to daylight robbery, leading people to rob women on the street?"

Xiao Yi seemed unfazed by Lai Shitou’s fear and continued to smile, squinting his eyes.

(Sorry I’m late coming back!)