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"I also have a stake in this project."

Lin Li's gaze swept over the knife-wielders, and he said calmly, "You're trying to rob me?"

These words, coupled with that terrifying punch and kick just now, sent a chill running from the soles of everyone's feet straight to the top of their heads.

"Run...run fast!"

Someone shouted, and the group of knife-wielders scattered and ran away, not even bothering with the boss who was stuck in the car.

At this moment, the Ming family's bodyguard convoy arrived and quickly subdued the knife-wielders, beginning to deal with the wounded and the aftermath.

Mingxiao and Mingyanbin climbed out of the car, looking at Lin Li's expressionless face, both having some indescribable thoughts.

……

At the entrance of the alley.

Mingxi stared blankly at the scene, completely dumbfounded.

Although she knew Lin Li was very strong, it was only from hearsay.

Seeing Lin Li cripple someone with a single punch and kick someone into a metal shell with a single kick is incredibly visually impactful!

Is this... a true master of ancient martial arts?

This is... the person she wanted to gang up on?

Mingxi suddenly felt a chill down the back of her neck. If Lin Li had really attacked her just now, she would probably be dead by now.

"Did you...see that?"

Xiao Mao, standing nearby, swallowed hard and said to the group of terrified thugs behind him, "This is Master Li!"

"He's even killed an armed assassin! And you guys actually tried to attack him? Have you no taste of life?!"

"Jin Hao, isn't your dad a high-ranking official in the Municipal Public Security Bureau?"

Da Mao nudged a bespectacled boy next to him, "Didn't you say before that there were orders from above regarding Lin Li's case..."

The boy named Jin Hao was also pale-faced and said in a low voice, "Yes... my dad said that as long as no one dies, everything about Lin Li will be... everything will be turned a blind eye."

He felt incredibly unlucky to have run into this jinx.

"Even if someone dies, as long as it's not indiscriminate killing of innocent people, it still needs to be handled with caution."

Hearing this, Mingxi's heart sank completely.

Even those people are so wary of Lin Li, yet she still wants to cause him trouble?

"M-Miss, can...can we leave now?"

Xiao Mao asked cautiously.

Mingxi snapped out of her daze, glanced at Lin Li who was walking towards them, took a deep breath, and said in a low voice, "You guys go."

She gritted her teeth and said, "I have to take responsibility for my own actions. This is a mess I made, I'll handle it myself!"

"But……"

"Hurry up! Otherwise, you won't be able to leave later!"

Mingxi let out a low growl.

Xiao Mao wanted to run away with his brothers immediately, but after glancing at Lin Li, who was getting closer and closer, and then at Ming Qian, he didn't dare to move in the end.

"Miss... Master Li just said we should keep an eye on you... If we run away before he gives the order, we'll probably... we'll probably get beaten to death..."

Xiao Mao said with a mournful face.

Mingxi: "..."

Lin Li nodded in satisfaction when he saw that the group of delinquents were still obediently surrounding Ming Qian, and none of them had run away.

"Well done."

He glanced at Xiao Mao and said, "You can leave now."

"Thank you, Mr. Li! Thank you, Mr. Li!"

Xiao Mao and his henchmen vanished in an instant, leaving Ming Qian standing alone.

Mingxi still gripped the butterfly knife tightly in her hand. Although her body was trembling slightly, her eyes were stubbornly fixed on Lin Li.

"What? Still not convinced?"

Lin Li looked at Ming Qian, who was gripping the butterfly knife tightly and had a stubborn expression, and said with a smile.

"I refuse to accept this!"

Mingxi bit her lip and said loudly, "You injured my fourth brother and said I was mediocre. What's wrong with me seeking revenge?!"

"Revenge is the right thing to do."

Lin Li nodded, then said with a disdainful look, "But before you take revenge, you should first consider your own capabilities."

"When the weak wield a knife against the strong, that's not revenge, that's suicide."

"I……"

Mingxi was speechless, then puffed out her chest and roared, "Even if I can't beat you, I'll still try! I, Mingxi, am not the kind of coward who hides behind others!"

As she spoke, she raised her butterfly knife, assuming an offensive stance: "Lin Li, I'm going to slash you three times! To avenge my fourth brother!"

"If I lose... do with me as you please!"

"Oh? You're quite determined."

"You just saved my dad and my brother, I'll remember that kindness."

Mingxi ignored Lin Li's teasing, but glanced at her father and third brother who were treating their wounds not far away with complicated expressions.

"After I've taken my revenge, I'll cut off one of my hands to repay you!"

Hearing these words, which were full of江湖 (jianghu, a term referring to the world of martial arts and chivalry) spirit, Lin Li couldn't help but laugh again.

This girl, though a bit cunning and willful, has a rather interesting ruthlessness and loyalty.

"Okay, come on."

Lin Li beckoned with his finger, intending to grant the young lady's wish: "Let me see what you're capable of."

"Take this!"

Mingxi shouted, and the butterfly knife in her hand flashed silver light, aiming straight for Lin Li's shoulder.

Although this move is somewhat immature, the speed and angle are quite good, indicating that the practitioner has put in some practice.

Lin Li dodged the knife by turning to the side, and then gently pinched the blade with two fingers.

Ding!

Mingxi felt as if the knife in her hand was being clamped by iron clamps, and no matter how hard she tried, she couldn't pull it out!

"Too slow."

Lin Li shook his head and tightened his fingers.

Snapped!

The butterfly knife broke in two!

Before Mingxi could react, Lin Li's finger had already flicked her forehead.

collapse!

"Ouch! What are you doing?!"

Mingxi clutched her forehead, tears welling in her eyes from the pain, and stumbled back several steps.

"Is this all you've got?"

Lin Li, hands behind his back, chuckled, "You can't even touch me, yet you want to slash me three times?"

Mingxi covered her forehead, looking at the broken blade on the ground, feeling only despair.

She started practicing martial arts at the age of twelve and practiced for seven years, but she couldn't even withstand a single move from Lin Li.

"I lost..."

Mingxi lowered her head, her voice choked with sobs: "Kill me or torture me, do it."

After saying that, she closed her eyes, with an expression of resignation to her fate.

"Who said I was going to kill you?"

Lin Li sighed helplessly. Why did this little girl always think about dying? "Although you had someone ambush me and even tried to pull out my teeth, it's not a crime punishable by death."

"Besides, considering that you didn't take advantage of the chaos to run away, which shows you have some sense of responsibility, I can give you a chance."

"What opportunity?"

"Become my apprentice."

Lin Li said calmly.

"what?"

Mingxi was stunned, thinking she had misheard: "You... what did you say? You want to take me as your apprentice?"

"What? You don't want to?"

Lin Li raised an eyebrow and smiled, "Weren't you crying and begging to become my apprentice at the dinner table just now?"

"But...but didn't you say I'm mediocre and impetuous?"

Mingxi was somewhat incredulous. This man had previously been adamant about not taking on any apprentices, so why had he suddenly changed his mind?