Peerless Martial Expert in the City
Chapter 320 - 323: Is it over just like that?

Chapter 320: Chapter 323: Is it over just like that?

The drunkard from earlier had already been scared witless by the sudden turn of events. Even if he was foolish, he now knew that these two individuals in front of him were big shots that even Brother Fa didn’t dare to provoke.

Especially the insignificant character he hadn’t taken seriously before, the slim Xiao Yi!

When he saw Brother Fa almost slap himself, his legs nearly gave out from under him. He was the one who had instigated this mess, and although he had only recently started following Brother Fa, it wasn’t his first day in the Jianghu. He was acutely aware of what it meant to offend such a major figure; setting aside the possible repercussions from the Great Hero afterward, just on returning, Brother Fa certainly wouldn’t let him off the hook easily.

While Brother Fa and Xiao Yi were talking and calling the shop owner to pay the bill, his mind was in a haze. It wasn’t until he saw Brother Fa signaling everyone to leave that he snapped back to reality. His gaze flickered, he gritted his teeth, glanced at Xiao Yi and, seeing that he wasn’t being watched, lowered his head and quietly moved towards the entrance of the restaurant next door.

"Think you can just walk away like that?"

Xiao Yi naturally caught the drunkard’s movements. As soon as he began to move, Xiao Yi caught sight of him from the corner of his eye. With a cold smile creeping across his lips, Xiao Yi quickly stood up, slapped a hand onto the drunkard’s shoulder, and with a light press, pushed him to the ground.

If he had gone with Brother Fa, since he had already made things clear to him earlier, and Brother Fa had treated him to this meal, he didn’t want to pursue the matter any further. It would seem petty. But he hadn’t expected this guy to not only stay out but also to go against Brother Fa. Xiao Yi would show no mercy.

"Hmm?"

Brother Fa and his men, who had just taken a few steps, were taken aback by Xiao Yi’s words. Startled, they turned around and upon seeing the scene, they quickly understood what was happening. Seeing the drunkard on the ground, their eyes flashed with anger.

This bastard had caused all this trouble; Brother Fa hadn’t even settled the score with him, and now he was trying to sneak away?

He prided himself on his loyalty and hated those without it the most. With a swoosh, he seemed to forget Xiao Yi’s intimidation and marched back, reaching the drunkard’s side. With a couple of slaps to his face, he started cursing, "You bastard, eating mine, drinking mine, and now you try to run? Where do you think you’re going?"

"Boss, I told you this guy couldn’t be trusted!"

"Exactly, just listening to him talk, you can tell he’s no good. Blowing his own trumpet all day, beat the crap out of him!"

"..."

Brother Fa’s men apparently didn’t have a good impression of this man either. Seeing Brother Fa make his move, they all started shouting from the sidelines.

"Brother Fa, spare my life, please! I was wrong, give me another chance!"

Having been slapped across the face, the drunkard looked at the furious Brother Fa with fear written all over his face, pleading non-stop for mercy.

"Give you a chance? You still dare to ask me for a chance?"

Brother Fa casually delivered two more slaps to the man’s face. After finishing, he lifted the man by the collar and tossed him in front of Xiao Yi, saying, "Brother Xiao, this son of a bitch only recently came to find me. I didn’t know he was such a scumbag. It was him who offended you just now. You decide how to deal with him, whether it’s ’three cuts and six slashes’ or whatever you want. You’re free to lay into him!"

"Let’s skip the ’three cuts and six slashes’. However, he still needs to be taught a lesson."

Xiao Yi looked at the drunk, whose entire face had swollen up from Brother Fa’s slaps, and couldn’t help but reveal a hint of surprise in his eyes. Considering how skinny the man looked, almost like a scrawny monkey, Xiao Yi hadn’t expected him to have such strong force. But realizing that such a figure had risen to the top among these hooligans and gangsters, Xiao Yi came to understand. Although he had never been part of that life, he knew well enough that for these low-level thugs, it was impossible not to have some capabilities.

Listening to his jargon filled with Jianghu lingo, Xiao Yi couldn’t help but shake his head with a mix of helplessness, his gaze falling on the drunk as his eyes showed a glint of icy indifference.

"Great Hero, spare me, please spare me, I won’t dare do it again!"

Feeling the faint trace of icy chill that passed through Xiao Yi’s eyes, the drunk didn’t know why, but suddenly he felt as though he had been plunged into the cold of a late winter’s day, surrounded by ice and snow. He shivered involuntarily, his eyes showing an uncontrollable look of absolute terror as he pleaded with Xiao Yi.

"Don’t worry, I won’t do much to you, just teach you a small lesson."

Seeing the expression on the drunk’s face, Xiao Yi’s mouth curled into a mocking smile. He casually stepped forward and lightly patted the drunk’s face twice. His movements appeared very gentle, as if an adult was patting a beloved child’s cheek or a lover caressingly pinching their partner’s face.

Everyone assumed that Xiao Yi was toying with him. They all focused intensely, their faces filled with excitement and nervous anticipation, watching for how this man, who even the gang leaders respectfully addressed as Great Hero, would punish the drunk and give him a lesson.

Only Brother Fa, who was standing to the side and had a very clear understanding of Xiao Yi’s methods, revealed a cold, cruel smirk as he waited to see the miserable fate of the troublemaker.

He didn’t believe for a second that when Xiao Yi said a small lesson, it was just that. This man was known to be extremely ruthless.

"Alright, you can go now."

However, to everyone’s surprise, Xiao Yi stopped his actions after lightly patting the drunk’s face and spoke with a mild tone. His words nearly caused everyone in attendance to drop their glasses—if, of course, they had been wearing any.

That’s it?

This was the lesson?

Just those two pats on the face? That was child’s play! How could that be considered a lesson at all?

Everyone was thoroughly confused, their faces displaying disappointment and bewilderment as they looked at Xiao Yi, unsure of what he was up to.

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