Episode 1: Like an Inner Strength Drug - Justice in the Darkness Every metropolis has its dark corners, and this is one of them. Some people call it the old town, while others call it the shantytown. In any case, it means the same thing: the houses here are very old and fall under the c
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Episode 1: Like an Inner Strength Drug - Justice in the Darkness
Every metropolis has its dark corners, and this is one of them. Some people call it the old town, while others call it the shantytown. In any case, it means the same thing: the houses here are very old and fall under the category of old district renovation.
The more desirable the location, the better, because it is usually the original core of the city, and therefore the cost of redevelopment here is also higher.
But no matter what, one thing cannot be hidden: the people living here are usually poor. Although the saying "poverty makes people lose their ambition" is just a slander from the rich, the security situation here is indeed quite chaotic.
Hongzhen Old Street, a name that was famous in Shanghai since the old society, is still a name that is often borrowed in the new century. However, this borrowing usually means, "Hey kid, I'm from Hongzhen Old Street. I'm a little short of money right now, how about lending me some?"
In Shanghai, petty thugs call this "aofen," and the infamous Hongzhen Old Street is what they use to scare people and embolden themselves.
The alleyways of Hongzhen Old Street are quite narrow, and the dim lighting provides limited light and shadow compared to the darkness of the night. Even if it's not pitch black, you definitely can't see a person's face across the street. Moreover, this area is scheduled for demolition in a couple of days, leaving only those who haven't found new homes or holdouts. The sparse population makes the place feel even more eerie.
A gentle breeze blew through the alleyway entrance, and a young man walked in, his collar tightly wrapped around his neck, his hands in his pockets, and his neck completely tucked into the warm collar. This was our Zhang Lei.
Zhang Lei had only walked a few steps when he heard hurried, chaotic footsteps coming from the other end of the alley. A woman, who appeared to be wearing a tight leather skirt, rushed out from the other end, followed by several indistinct figures, seemingly carrying something in their hands.
"Please, save me!" The woman's entire body was practically hanging on Zhang Lei. Her elastic breasts, taut in her leather jacket, were pleasing even through the thick fabric. Although he couldn't see the color clearly, Zhang Lei subconsciously sensed that the woman was wearing a red, tight-fitting leather outfit.
While Zhang Lei was still enjoying the soft feeling on his arm, the others arrived behind him, carrying several wooden sticks in a very unprofessional manner, without even knowing to bring a professional watermelon knife.
"Kid, this is none of your business, get out of here and mind your own business!" A stick was practically poking Zhang Lei's nose. "Or else, hmph!"
As if in sync with his tone, the other three men tapped his hand repeatedly with sticks, the threat unmistakable.
"I never intended to meddle in your business, so do as you please!" Zhang Lei raised an eyebrow and swept the woman off him as if he were sweeping away trash.
"You, you coward!" The woman seemed not to have expected to be treated this way. Perhaps in her opinion, any man should lose all ability to think independently once she leaned on him. Unfortunately, the lighting was not good, so her surprised expression could not be seen clearly.
However, perhaps it was precisely because of the poor lighting that the woman's charm could not be fully displayed, which is why Zhang Lei ignored her.
Seeing that Zhang Lei had no intention of standing up for her, the woman let go of Zhang Lei and ran towards the alley entrance. The burly men didn't argue with Zhang Lei anymore and quickly chased after her.
This was supposed to be Zhang Lei's chance to play the hero and save the damsel in distress, but he let it slip by. However, it was clear that fate was not going to waste such a well-arranged performance. Another young man walked in from the alleyway, seemingly radiating a light of justice that shone so brightly in the dark alley that it was hard to open one's eyes.
The same scene, the same treatment, played out less than three steps away, only the outcome was slightly different. This time, the woman encountered a truly passionate young man, for whom acting bravely for a just cause seemed to be his trademark.
In fact, not many people would pass up the opportunity to be a hero and save a damsel in distress, let alone such a stunning woman with a curvaceous figure and long legs. Zhang Lei clearly saw the young man's hand seemingly unintentionally brush against her shapely buttocks.
Perhaps the young man was truly skilled, or perhaps the four others were too guilty to continue the fight, or perhaps the woman's sexy cheers had an amplifying effect; in this one-on-four battle, the righteous young man who entered later completely gained the upper hand.
Four useless idiots ran past Zhang Lei, the one in the middle cursing and swearing at the same old clichés, like "You little bastard, just you wait" and "Don't you dare leave," nothing new. No wonder they couldn't even kidnap a little girl; Earth is just too dangerous for them these days.
Now the woman was smug. She linked arms with the "righteous hero" and walked past Zhang Lei, saying in a clear voice, "Coward, are you even a man?"
She seemed to be talking to herself, not even glancing at Zhang Lei, but her voice was loud and clear, like a poem being recited on stage, with intonation that left no doubt that she had the potential to be a singer.
Zhang Lei shook his head and stepped aside to wait for them to pass.
The alleyways here weren't very wide, so while two people could pass side by side without much trouble, three people, regardless of whether there was a petite and lovely woman in the middle, felt rather cramped. But the woman clearly had no intention of letting go of the hero's arm and walking past him one after the other, so she just squeez
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Chapter 1
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Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
Chapter 10
Chapter 11
Chapter 12
Chapter 13
Chapter 14
Chapter 15
Chapter 16
Chapter 17
Chapter 18
Chapter 19
Chapter 20
Chapter 21
Chapter 22
Chapter 23
Chapter 24
Chapter 25
Chapter 26
Chapter 27
Chapter 28
Chapter 29
Chapter 30
Chapter 31
Chapter 32
Chapter 33
Chapter 34
Chapter 35
Chapter 36
Chapter 37
Chapter 38
Chapter 39
Chapter 40
Chapter 41
Chapter 42
Chapter 43
Chapter 44
Chapter 45
Chapter 46
Chapter 47
Chapter 48
Chapter 49
Chapter 50
Chapter 51
Chapter 52
Chapter 53
Chapter 54
Chapter 55
Chapter 56
Chapter 57
Chapter 58
Chapter 59
Chapter 60
Chapter 61
Chapter 62
Chapter 63
Chapter 64
Chapter 65
Chapter 66
Chapter 67
Chapter 68
Chapter 69
Chapter 70
Chapter 71
Chapter 72
Chapter 73
Chapter 74
Chapter 75
Chapter 76
Chapter 77
Chapter 78
Chapter 79
Chapter 80
Chapter 81
Chapter 82
Chapter 83
Chapter 84
Chapter 85
Chapter 86
Chapter 87
Chapter 88
Chapter 89
Chapter 90
Chapter 91
Chapter 92
Chapter 93
Chapter 94
Chapter 95
Chapter 96
Chapter 97
Chapter 98
Chapter 99
Chapter 100
Chapter 101
Chapter 102
Chapter 103
Chapter 104
Chapter 105
Chapter 106
Chapter 107
Chapter 108
Chapter 109
Chapter 110
Chapter 111
Chapter 112
Chapter 113
Chapter 114
Chapter 115
Chapter 116
Chapter 117
Chapter 118
Chapter 119
Chapter 120
Chapter 121
Chapter 122
Chapter 123
Chapter 124
Chapter 125
Chapter 126
Chapter 127
Chapter 128
Chapter 129
Chapter 130
Chapter 131
Chapter 132
Chapter 133
Chapter 134
Chapter 135
Chapter 136
Chapter 137
Chapter 138
Chapter 139
Chapter 140
Chapter 141
Chapter 142
Chapter 143
Chapter 144
Chapter 145
Chapter 146
Chapter 147
