Everyone's hearts skipped a beat. With a name like Leopard Bro, it was obvious he was some kind of gangster.

Qiu Jianping and his wife were on the verge of coughing up blood in anger. They had never imagined their son's girlfriend would be this kind of person. She was an absolute curse.

Lin Xiao, however, was amused by Liu Dan's actions. This woman really knows how to scheme, always plotting her next move. It's a shame her character is so despicable. Otherwise, I might actually be tempted to recruit her.

Not long after Liu Dan hung up, the door to the private room was kicked open. A man reeking of malice swaggered in, followed by five or six thuggish-looking cronies.

The moment Liu Dan saw him, she lit up as if she were seeing a long-lost relative. "Leopard Bro!" she cried excitedly. "Get this stinking beggar for me first!"

Just as the leader turned to look at Lin Xiao, Su Qingning shot to her feet.

To be honest, she had been truly startled when these men burst in. After all, they were obviously gangsters. Their vicious, ruthless aura was terrifying. Su Qingning was just an ordinary woman; despite having weathered some storms, dealing with thugs was not her forte.

But when she saw they were about to attack Lin Xiao, courage surged from some unknown place. Only a single thought echoed in her mind: I cannot let him get hurt.

"You dare lay a finger on my husband and see what happens!" Su Qingning shouted coldly.

Her voice wasn't especially loud, yet it contained a startlingly ferocious might. When Leopard Bro saw Su Qingning, his eyes nearly popped out of his head. In all his years, he had never seen a woman this beautiful.

Lin Xiao was taken aback for a moment. He'd lost count of how many times Su Qingning had stepped forward to protect him. As always, a warmth spread through his heart.

"Honey, don't worry," Lin Xiao said soothingly. "They're just a bunch of clowns. Sit back down. I'm curious to see how they plan to get themselves killed today."

Before Su Qingning could respond, Liu Dan sneered, "Don't think being pretty will save you, Su Qingning! Leopard Bro, take care of this bitch, too!"

"Well, well. So you're the famous Su Qingning, the number one beauty of Jinling City," Leopard Bro said with a sinister grin. "You certainly live up to the title. But don't you worry. After I'm done with this stinking beggar, you and I are going to have some fun."

His lecherous gaze swept over her face before settling on her prominent bust. The moment he heard the man's voice, Lin Xiao understood. This was all a setup orchestrated by Liu Dan and this thug.

Jia Meng couldn't watch any longer. He spoke up coldly, "You're Leopard Bro, is that right? Allow me to introduce myself. I am Jia Meng of the Jinling City Jia Family."

"The Jia Family, huh?" Leopard Bro sneered arrogantly. "So what? That has nothing to do with me. Let me tell you something, I work for the King of Jinling!"

BOOM!

His words landed like a bombshell. Everyone stared at Leopard Bro in shock. No wonder he was so arrogant, not even giving the Jia Family any respect. He was one of the King of Jinling's men.

Qiu Jianping had been about to say something in Lin Xiao's defense, but he immediately clammed up when he heard Leopard Bro claim to be with the King of Jinling. It wasn't that he didn't want to help, but he absolutely could not afford to provoke the King of Jinling—a man known for devouring people whole, leaving not even the bones behind.

Jia Meng, however, just let out a disdainful chuckle. He hadn't revealed his identity to scare this so-called Leopard Bro. His plan was to lure these morons out of the room and use his family's influence to resolve the matter quietly, all so that Lin Xiao's meal wouldn't be disturbed. But to his surprise, Leopard Bro was completely unimpressed.

Jia Meng looked at him as if he were an idiot. The King of Jinling might be powerful, but compared to the King of the Southern Town, he's nothing but an ant. And this oaf doesn't realize that Lin Xiao is someone even the King of Jinling himself has to suck up to!

Jia Meng said no more. He had seen the cold glint in Lin Xiao's eyes and knew he was angry. These thugs were done for.

"The King of Jinling is already dead, yet you still dare to use his name to bluff people," Lin Xiao said coldly. "You really have a death wish."

"You damn beggar, you've got a lot of nerve!" Leopard Bro bellowed. "Since you're asking for it, don't blame me for being rough!" As he spoke, he fixed his eyes on Lin Xiao, raising his hand as if to deliver a fatal blow at any second.

But when he got a clear look at Lin Xiao's face, the arrogant gangster instantly went deathly pale. His raised hand fell to his side, and his entire body began to tremble violently, as if he had just seen a ghost.

The memories came flooding back like a tidal wave. His mind was dragged back to that terrifying afternoon just two days ago when he had hidden in a car and witnessed the slaughter of his boss, the King of Jinling. He had blocked out much of what happened, not daring to remember the sheer horror of that day. But one face was burned into his memory, a face he would recognize even if it were reduced to ash. It was Lin Xiao's. He not only remembered Lin Xiao's face but also the sight of the mighty King of the Southern Town acting utterly subservient before him.

Seeing the thug's terrified expression, Lin Xiao sneered. "What's wrong? You've seen me before?"

Leopard Bro shuddered from head to toe, an overwhelming urge to drop to his knees taking over him. Are you kidding me? My own boss was nothing but scum in front of this man, so what does that make me? Forget kneeling—I'd eat shit without a second thought if he told me to. All I want is to live.

Just then, Liu Dan shouted angrily, "Leopard Bro, what are you waiting for? Get this stinking beggar! He's the one who made us lose five million for nothing!"

A towering inferno of rage erupted in Leopard Bro's eyes. It's all this bitch's fault! If she hadn't been trying to scam the Qiu Family, I never would have run into this disaster! And she still has the gall to order me around now? The more he thought about it, the more furious he became.

He whipped around and backhanded her across the face.

SMACK!

The sheer force of the blow sent Liu Dan sprawling to the ground. A moment later, she let out a bloodcurdling scream, like a pig at the slaughter.

The sudden turn of events stunned everyone in the room. Except for Lin Xiao, no one had any idea what had just happened or why this Leopard Bro had so drastically changed his tune.

"What are you idiots waiting for?" Leopard Bro roared furiously. "Get her! Beat that damn bitch to death!"

The moment he finished speaking, his underlings descended on Liu Dan like a pack of rabid dogs.

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