Chapter 12: That’s a Good Idea (Another update at 6 p.m.)

When Xia Yang and the others heard this, they were startled. Unlike Yongxing Hall, a powerful organization with over a dozen establishments, they only had this one. If they lost it, how would they make a living?

But on second thought, they understood Tian Li’s intentions. If they stayed, they might not even be able to keep themselves safe, let alone the establishment. It was better to save themselves first. As long as they were alive, there would always be another way.

“Let’s go!” Once the decision was made, everyone immediately planned to leave through the back door.

With a loud crash, the back door they had pinned their hopes on was suddenly kicked open. Members of Yongxing Hall strode in, their eyes locking onto them with a vicious glint.

Their escape was thoroughly cut off!

“Go? Do you really think you can leave?” Jiang Yong lounged on the sofa, looking at the failed escapees with utter disdain. Before entering, he had already sent men around to the back of Star Whisper Bar. To think anyone could escape his grasp was nothing but a dream!

It was over! They couldn’t win in a fight, and now there was no way out. Tian Li, Xia Yang, and the others’ faces turned bleak.

What to do now?

Only Hua Tianyu looked unperturbed, his feet never having moved.

Jiang Yong, seeing his prey like birds trapped in a cage, slowly curled his lips into a cruel smile. He didn’t intend to let a single one of them go. He would toy with them slowly, make them remember exactly what kind of power Yongxing Hall wielded in the entire North District!

Anyone who dared cross Jiang Yong would pay tenfold!

He pointed at Hua Tianyu and Tian Li. “You two, come here. First, kneel and kowtow three times before me!”

Hearing this, Tian Li realized there would be no peaceful resolution today. Her expression changed, and she was about to move when Hua Tianyu gently squeezed her hand and shook his head, signaling her to stay still.

Then, Hua Tianyu looked up and asked, “And then?”

“And then?” Jiang Yong laughed triumphantly. “How about I cripple you first? Sound good? Hahaha!”

“Hmm, that’s a decent idea. Let’s go with that,” Hua Tianyu replied with a gentle smile, strolling leisurely toward Jiang Yong.

A burst of laughter erupted from the Yongxing Hall men. Was this guy scared out of his mind, actually agreeing to the idea?

Yue Yongyan glanced mockingly at Slim Dog. “Utterly useless! Is this the so-called expert you mentioned?”

Slim Dog gave an awkward laugh. “Brother Yong is just too imposing. That kid caved!”

“Kid, since you know what’s good for you, I’ll let you—” Jiang Bo, standing between Jiang Yong and Hua Tianyu, began to speak. But before he could finish, he saw Hua Tianyu move.

He moved with lightning speed!

In Jiang Bo’s eyes, only a blur flashed past. By the time he turned his head, Jiang Yong had already been lifted off the sofa and thrown to the floor by Hua Tianyu like a helpless chick.

“Stop right there! Are you looking to die?” Jiang Bo lunged at once, pouring all his strength into his right arm and swinging a punch at Hua Tianyu’s head. If Hua Tianyu was allowed to pummel Jiang Yong in front of him, he’d be done in Yongxing Hall.

Yue Yongyan moved too—closer to Jiang Yong, he leapt forward, his fist whistling through the air toward Hua Tianyu’s chest.

But it was still too late; Hua Tianyu was frighteningly fast.

In mere moments, his foot landed hard, from Jiang Yong’s ankle, to his shin, his knee, and up his thigh, each strike crushing bone.

The sound of bones shattering was relentless.

A scream, abruptly cut off, marked Jiang Yong losing consciousness from the pain.

Only then did Hua Tianyu, with perfect timing, catch Jiang Bo’s punch with his left hand, while his right fist met Yue Yongyan’s head-on.

With a heavy thud, Yue Yongyan was sent flying by the sheer force rebounding from his own fist, his entire right arm hanging limp and useless.

Jiang Bo let out a wail as well—his fist had been crushed in Hua Tianyu’s grip!

In an instant, Jiang Yong and his two strongest enforcers were on the ground. Slim Dog’s eyes nearly popped from his head.

He shouted in panic, “All of you, get him! Beat him to death!”

The remaining Yongxing Hall members surged forward, hoping to overwhelm Hua Tianyu with sheer numbers. Over twenty men, more than a dozen fists and feet, attacked from every direction. The room echoed with the sounds of the chaos.

Two minutes later, Hua Tianyu stood calm and collected, the only one still on his feet. Not a single Yongxing Hall member remained standing. Fat Dog had wet himself again, lying on the floor—no one knew if he’d fainted from fright or from Hua Tianyu’s beating. Slim Dog didn’t even get a chance to beg for mercy before Hua Tianyu sent him flying with a kick.

Hua Tianyu casually took off his leather shoe and began slapping Jiang Yong’s face, who was still unconscious on the ground—left, right, left, right.

Jiang Yong awoke from the pain, his face swollen like a pig’s head, but through his ringing ears came a clear voice: “Remember, my name is Hua Tianyu. If you want revenge, come for me, but don’t you dare touch my woman again. If you do, I’ll wipe out your entire Yongxing Hall!”

With one bloodshot eye barely open, Jiang Yong glanced around at the chaos and let out another miserable scream, though no one could tell if it was from fear or pain—he fainted again.

Hua Tianyu dusted off his hands and shrugged helplessly, only to be suddenly hugged from behind by Tian Li. “Tian, you’re incredible! From today on, I, Tian Li, declare myself your woman!”

Before Hua Tianyu could react, she planted a kiss on his cheek.

Hua Tianyu laughed heartily and gave her a playful slap on the rear. “Wrong again. You’ve been my woman since yesterday!”

Looking up, he saw Xia Yang and the others gathering around and spread his arms wide. “Ladies, you’re all welcome to give me a hug. No gentlemen, sorry.”

The women in the group blushed bright red, giggling as they shied away, leaving Hua Tianyu feeling a twinge of regret.

At that moment, Tian Li clung to Hua Tianyu’s arm, pressing it against her chest while she pleaded, “Tian, can you watch over our establishment from now on?”

Feeling the unmistakable pressure against his arm, Hua Tianyu nearly had a nosebleed. What was this woman up to? She wasn’t wearing anything underneath!

Still, this marked a new beginning for him in Shangjiang City.

Suppressing his excitement, Hua Tianyu told Tian Li, “Call Lin Lin. See how she’s doing.”

“Right, Lin Lin!” Only then did Tian Li remember. She hurriedly took out her phone and dialed.

A few minutes later, Tian Li hung up, looking odd, and whispered a few words to Hua Tianyu. His expression turned just as strange. “No way…”