"Damn it…" Zhuang Bisheng was about to lose his temper.

However, Shao Fuyuan stopped Zhuang Bisheng and said, "I'll go pay the bill, but once we've paid, you'd better come out. Otherwise, this little restaurant of yours, we'll make sure it disappears forever."

"Heh, don't be so quick to threaten. Pay the bill first." Ye Xiao didn't take Shao Fuyuan's words seriously at all.

Shao Fuyuan was naturally furious, but he was much more rational than Zhuang Bisheng. He took out five hundred-dollar bills, threw them on the ground, and gave Xu Qiang a cold stare, saying, "Just wait!"

Shao Fuyuan, Lu Liang, and the furious Zhuang Bisheng left the small restaurant. At this point, Xu Qiang, the owner, was filled with terror.

Xu Qiang was able to open a restaurant and be the owner, even though it's not big, if he didn't have some brains, he wouldn't have managed it. So at this moment, Xu Qiang realized that these three people were definitely trouble; judging by their skills, they must know martial arts. Ye Xiao obviously knew martial arts too; everyone could see that.

"Brother, I've dragged you into this." Xu Qiang walked up to Ye Xiao, looking apologetic. Clearly, if Ye Xiao hadn't helped him, he wouldn't be in these guys' sights now.

Ye Xiao chuckled and said to Xu Qiang, "Brother Xu, you're being too polite. If it weren't for you, I wouldn't have been able to ease the bitterness in my heart. Didn't the teachers at school teach us to help each other? This is mutual help. You guys continue with your business; I'll go out and meet them. Also, I won't pay you for the meal; I know you wouldn't take it even if I gave it to you."

Xu Qiang immediately said, "Brother, what are you talking about? I'll go with you."

"Brother Xu, it's not necessary. Oh, and are those five hundred dollars enough?" Ye Xiao asked with a smile at Xu Qiang.

Xu Qiang said, "More than enough!"

"That's good; we can't let those guys get away with it." With that, Ye Xiao headed outside.

"Brother, wait a moment!" Xu Qiang quickly called.

Ye Xiao, somewhat puzzled, turned to Xu Qiang with a smile and asked, "Brother Xu, anything else?"

"I won't let you face this alone for long. I know the deputy director of the nearby security office. I'll call him and get these guys…" Xu Qiang began.

But Ye Xiao, not waiting for Xu Qiang to finish, laughed and said, "Brother Xu, trust me, let's just forget about this, act like nothing happened. Everything here should continue as usual. Don't worry; I can handle these people."

"But..." Xu Qiang mumbled, hesitating.

Ye Xiao immediately laughed, "Brother Xu, don't you believe in me?"

"Well..." Xu Qiang was at a loss for words. Although Ye Xiao looked frail, anyone with a discerning eye could see that Ye Xiao definitely had some skill; otherwise, he wouldn't have been able to block that punch earlier.

Ye Xiao didn't wait for Xu Qiang to say more and instead strode out of the small restaurant.

"Brother Xu!" Zhao Xiaosi then looked to Xu Qiang.

Xu Qiang turned to Zhao Xiaosi, and at the same time, his gaze fell on Little Guang, who was currently unconscious.

"Let's take Little Guang to the hospital first!" Xu Qiang said.

Meanwhile!

Ye Xiao quickly left the restaurant and, in a few steps, leaped onto the roof of a five-story building.

Shao Fuyuan, Lu Liang, and Zhuang Bisheng were standing there. Obviously, they had chosen this rooftop as their location.

"Choosing a place like this, you guys really went out of your way." Ye Xiao smiled as he looked at the three standing in the center.

"Kid, who are you? Do you know who we are?" Zhuang Bisheng looked at Ye Xiao, shouting angrily.

Ye Xiao shook his head and said, "I don't know; otherwise, I wouldn't have dared to provoke you. Will you introduce yourselves first, or shall we start fighting?"

Ye Xiao spoke very casually, as if he were playing around.

"Haha, I wouldn't have guessed, young but quite bold."

The one speaking was Shao Fuyuan, the person who had paid the bill earlier and also looked the oldest among the three.

"Thank you." Ye Xiao replied with his usual smile.

"Brother, why waste words with him, just take this brat out." Zhuang Bisheng couldn't hold back his anger—Ye Xiao had disrespected him in front of so many people and now dared to confront them here, completely ignoring their skills. Seeing Ye Xiao's nonchalant smile, he glared coldly at Ye Xiao, gearing up to teach him a lesson.

But, once again, Shao Fuyuan stopped him, and he sized up Ye Xiao, saying, "My brothers and I are in the same line as you. Why resort to infighting because of a common person? Presumably, you came to Han City for the same reason. If that's the case, there's even less reason to fight."

Zhuang Bisheng clearly didn't understand why Shao Fuyuan was suggesting they not fight this man.

"The elder brother is right, we shouldn't fight. However, the restaurant owner is our friend, and if you're willing to drop what happened just now, we can each go our own way from here." Ye Xiao said with a smile looking at Shao Fuyuan.

"How can you speak to my older brother like that?" Lu Liang, who hadn't spoken before, now glared at Ye Xiao with irritation.

Ye Xiao smiled slightly and said, "Honestly, there's no need for us to be like this. If you feel there's no need to fight, that's best. After all, if you've realized your mistake, I won't say anything more."

"Screw your understanding!" Zhuang Bisheng couldn't hold it anymore, thinking Ye Xiao's words were nothing but provocation.

After cursing, Zhuang Bisheng charged directly at Ye Xiao, determined to show him who's boss with his speed.

Yet, Ye Xiao didn't flinch. Instead, his bright smile remained, as if nothing in the world could disturb his mood.

Boom!

A heavy thud echoed as Zhuang Bisheng's Flame Element-infused fist smashed towards Ye Xiao.

However...

Ye Xiao continued to smile, unchanged—or rather, his smile only grew more vibrant.

Zhuang Bisheng stared at Ye Xiao in astonishment, unable to believe that his swift punch was caught again by Ye Xiao, who remained calm and composed.

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