"I am Black Tiger! Tell me, who sent you? What do you want?" Black Tiger lived up to his reputation as the most notorious bandit in the area. Even after Li Yang broke both his legs, he did not beg for mercy. Instead, his expression remained unchanged, his demeanor was cold, and his aura was still fierce. He truly lived up to the nature of a notorious bandit leader.
"Who sent me? No one has the right to send me. I'm here for nothing but a woman! Tell me, where did you hide Prince Yu's daughter?" Li Yang slapped Black Tiger across the face. Damn it, you still dare to talk back to me? I'll beat you to a pulp and see how you dare to be so cocky.
Black Tiger had half of his teeth knocked out by Li Yang's slap, and the pain brought tears to his eyes uncontrollably. Moreover, the slap seemed to have damaged his tear ducts, and he couldn't stop crying at all, making it seem as if this boss was a coward who would burst into tears at the sight of Li Yang.
Black Tiger was also incredibly frustrated. Where did such a powerful figure come from? He was too monstrous! He was supposed to be the most skilled martial artist in the area, usually a dozen strong men wouldn't stand a chance against him, yet he was completely powerless against this monster. Wait, he came to see Yu Tihu. Could he be a master hired by Prince Yu at a high price?
"Were you sent by Prince Yu? How much money did he pay?" Black Tiger looked up at Li Yang and asked. Half of his face was swollen, and his eyes were swollen as well, with only one eyeball clearly visible. He looked extremely disheveled and miserable.
"How much he pays doesn't matter, what matters is that I'm saving people!" Li Yang didn't want to waste any more words and planned to use his ability to see through people's minds to find Yu Tihu's location directly. But just as he was about to use it, suddenly there was an uproar outside, with people shouting that enemies had attacked. The entrance to the cave suddenly became lively, with more than a dozen guys swarming in, some even carrying AK47s. Their firepower was extremely fierce. After a moment of hesitation upon seeing Li Yang, the dozen or so guys raised their guns and fired without hesitation.
Li Yang grabbed Black Tiger and held him in front of his chest as bullets rained down. The infamous Black Tiger was riddled with bullets, his black, eggshell-like body instantly turning into a bloody mess. He fell to the ground, his eyes wide open in disbelief.
"Boss..."
"Brother Tiger..."
The henchmen at the cave entrance were dumbfounded, staring in disbelief at the scene before them. They had fired based on their experience, since Li Yang was only a meter or two away from Black Tiger at the time. Their shots were so timely that they were sure they could hit Li Yang before he could pounce on their boss. Moreover, they thought that as long as they fired, Li Yang would roll away to dodge. But they never expected that Li Yang was so ruthless. Not only did he not dodge, but he also used their boss as a shield.
Unfortunately, the woman ravaged by Black Tiger also fell in a pool of blood. It would be strange if she hadn't died under such a dense hail of bullets. What a pity! Having just experienced such a horrific ordeal, she immediately passed away. Her bad luck is undeniable.
"You guys have really good marksmanship, I have to admire you!" Li Yang chuckled. Actually, he was furious. Damn it, he hadn't even found out where Yu Tihu was hidden, and he'd already been shot dead. Who was he supposed to find clues from?
In the instant the group of idiots stood there dumbfounded, Li Yang suddenly moved. He soared into the air like a roc spreading its wings, his claws striking out like lightning. As he landed amidst the dozen or so bandits, three or four of them screamed and fell to the ground, their necks broken, rendering them incapable of fighting. Guns clattered and fell to the ground.
Just as they realized what was happening and were about to fire, they suddenly discovered that Li Yang was right in the middle of them. Shooting would only injure their comrades, but the overwhelming fear that suddenly surged through them prevented them from thinking any further. They grabbed their guns and blindly opened fire. Instantly, more of their comrades fell into pools of blood.
Meanwhile, the people in the surrounding caves noticed the unusual situation and rushed over, grabbing their weapons. In particular, a few of the guys who were still working hard on the prostitute's belly shuddered at the sound of gunfire. They pulled up their pants and reached for their guns, only to find that one of their two guns was still there but unusable. Enraged, they ran back to their caves to find a weapon.
As more and more people surrounded them, the large cave, easily accommodating hundreds, instantly became the largest battlefield. All the bandits charged forward, guns drawn, fierce and fearless, seasoned criminals who had seen blood. This small display of force didn't faze them. Those on the outer perimeter dared not fire, for they were facing their own people. But when they discovered that the one rampaging through their midst was only one person, they gasped in astonishment: "Damn, this is insane! Is he even human?"
Chapter 764: Out of Trouble Q
But that person seemed so abnormal, weaving through them like the wind. Their bullets seemed to have eyes, avoiding him and targeting their own people instead.
"Don't shoot, grab your knives!" someone shouted from the crowd. The thugs instantly snapped to their senses, fixing bayonets or pulling out gleaming machetes, and lined up to attack. They thought this was a clever tactic, a way to wear down Li Yang through sheer numbers. But Li Yang laughed. If they opened fire recklessly, he might actually be unlucky enough to get shot, but by abandoning their guns and using knives, they were simply courting death.
Li Yang moved with unparalleled ease, each punch and kick sending someone flying, crippled and rendered powerless. He effortlessly dispatched everyone as if slicing melons and vegetables.
While the commotion raged on their side, the ruthless bandits guarding the hostage with pistols couldn't hold out any longer. They dropped the hostage and rushed out of the cave entrance towards the largest cave. Simba, who had been trapped and held back, was overjoyed. He knew his chance had come. He hadn't dared to use his powers when there were guns pointed at him, but now that his opportunity had arrived, his strength was astonishing. Even with ropes as thick as a thumb binding him, he mustered all his strength, inhaled deeply, and his muscles trembled. With a roar, the sound of the ropes snapping and breaking rang out.
Simba let out a joyful sigh, leaped up, and was about to rush out of the cave. "Hey, Simba, we...we..."
Simba slapped his forehead, then turned around and untied their ropes, shouting, "Go find the young lady!" After shouting, he ran out, almost losing his balance and falling off the cliff outside the cave. He saw the chaotic scene at the entrance of the largest cave and shouted excitedly, "Hehe, finally here! Damn it, kill these bastards!" Simba cursed and began searching for the Jade Elixir in various caves.
The other men who had accompanied Yu Tihu on his mission also scrambled out of the cave in a disheveled state, frantically searching for him. They knew that if anything happened to Yu Tihu, the Jade King would certainly not let them off the hook. Therefore, they too began searching anxiously.
Li Yang, of course, was unaware that their operation had already begun. He was surrounded by this group of reckless idiots. These bastards were fearless; Li Yang could easily send one flying or cripple another with a single punch, kick, or palm strike. Yet, these guys continued their relentless charge, seemingly oblivious to fear. But Li Yang's eyes were sharp enough to immediately discern that they weren't fearless, but rather terrified of someone—the guy with the submachine gun standing at the cave entrance behind them. Li Yang instantly understood: these people weren't so loyal, powerful, or fearless; they were being forced into this situation.
Li Yang sneered, kicking another guy away. Taking advantage of the moment, he threw a willow-leaf throwing knife. It was incredibly fast, emitting a sharp whistle, and appeared in the man's throat in the next second with extreme precision. Blood gushed out and flowed down the knife. The man trembled and collapsed to the ground. The submachine gun in his hand lost its intimidating power. This man was the second-in-command of Black Tiger's henchmen in the mountains. With both Black Tiger and this man dead, the fierce bandits who had been charging forward with gritted teeth immediately collapsed. Without their leader and spirit, they had no fighting power left. They turned and fled, scrambling down the mountainside, their guns crooked and even being dropped on the ground in a panic.
The situation immediately turned one-sided. Li Yang had won a complete victory. He stood majestically at the entrance of the cave, hands on his hips, looking down at the bandits. They scrambled out like stray dogs, running out of the valley without daring to look back. In just over ten minutes, the entire valley was like a hurricane had swept through, devastated and in ruins, devoid of any human life. Only discarded household items remained. The notorious Black Tiger bandits, who were famous for miles around, were thus humanely annihilated.
"Li Yang—"
A joyous shout echoed throughout the valley. Li Yang trembled, his heart bursting with happiness. He looked over in disbelief and saw a beautiful figure standing at the entrance of an inconspicuous cave. Who else could it be but Yu Tihu? Behind her were Simba and several other people who had worked with her. They all looked somewhat disheveled, clearly having suffered quite a bit in the valley.
"Yu'er..." Li Yang called out excitedly and rushed towards Yu Tihu and the others. Yu Tihu also rushed towards Li Yang quickly, and the two embraced tightly. Simba and the others immediately and tactfully stepped aside, their faces beaming with smiles.
"I'm hungry..." After a long exchange of pleasantries, Yu Tihu nestled against him like a little bird, saying pitifully. She hadn't eaten for two days while being imprisoned. At first, she hadn't felt hungry due to the tension and fear, but now that she was relaxed, her stomach started growling.
“Alright, they say you should live off the mountains and rivers, so let’s go eat the mountains today. We’ve suffered here, so let’s get our revenge here. Let’s go!” Li Yang put his arm around Yu Tihu and walked out of the cave, arriving at a flat area in the valley.
"Simba, you guys come down too~" Li Yang called out. Simba and the others all came down. "I'm going to hunt some game, you guys find something to start a fire!" Li Yang said, and then he was about to leave to go up the mountain to hunt game.
"There's plenty of food here, and meat too! Eggs, chickens, ducks, pork, beef..." one of the henchmen exclaimed at the entrance of a cave. Indeed, living in a cave like this would require a large stockpile of food.
"You guys get started, I'll go hunt some wild game. We've come all this way, so let's make sure we have some wild game to eat!" Li Yang went up the mountain anyway.
“I’ll go with you!” Yu Tihu caught up and grabbed Li Yang’s arm.
"Okay~" Li Yang agreed when he saw her pitiful look.
"You guys sit down first~" Yu Tihu turned around and gave the order before excitedly heading up the mountain with Li Yang. However, she hadn't eaten for two days and was quite weak, so she couldn't climb the mountain at all. After just a few steps, she became limp and couldn't go on. Li Yang had no choice but to pick her up and hold her in his arms, one hand under her knees and the other behind her back.
"I'm so sorry you had to go through all this!" Li Yang said with pity.
"I'm not wronged. Otherwise, I wouldn't have waited for you to come and save me~" Yu Tihu said, leaning against Li Yang's chest.
"Is anything bothering you?" Li Yang asked with concern.
"No. I'm fine, just a little hungry," Yu Tihu asked pitifully.
"Then we'll do something and you won't feel hungry anymore!" Li Yang's lips curled up.
"What is it?" Yu Tihu asked, puzzled and curious.
Chapter 765: The Big Bang!
"Are you alright here? Did you get hurt?" Li Yang asked.
Yu Tihu's face was flushed, and she trembled as she leaned against Li Yang's chest, saying, "No way! These people are the most disgusting!" Then the two of them talked as they searched for wild game on the mountain.
Li Yang and Yu Tihu continued their search for wild game through the mountains and forests. Meanwhile, Simba and his companions busied themselves in the valley, bringing out food and starting a fire at the entrance of a cave. Just as they smelled the aroma of meat and the skewers of meat were almost cooked, one of them suddenly yelled, pointing at a pile of things and shouting, "Put out the fire! Get out of here... dynamite..."
It turned out that the cave next to the grain depot cave was the ammunition depot of this group of ruthless bandits. It was full of guns, ammunition, and boxes of explosives. They were separated by only one wall. Originally, the group's kitchen was far away from the ammunition depot. Simba and his men were starving, so they lit a fire at the entrance of the grain depot cave and started grilling.
Just as the man shouted, another man, who had just finished smoking, casually flicked his cigarette butt into the cave, secretly pleased with his aim. At that moment, smoke filled the cave containing the ammunition depot. Before they could tumble down the mountainside, a deafening explosion erupted, shaking the entire valley and causing the whole mountain to tremble.