Republic of China Era: Entering the Dao through Divine Strike.

He won't be passively attacked; instead, he'll take the initiative to attack.

The ambush we set will become our own grave.

"The best course of action right now is to quietly lay out our plans, conceal all our murderous intent, and not reveal the slightest movement."

Wait until he walks into the trap, then launch a sudden attack and deliver a fatal blow.

Everyone, don't think about killing anyone. Just think about the party, and it's best to think about your lovers.

Remember, close your eyes and think, "Cock, what are you doing? Take your hands out. I'm telling you to think good things, not disgusting things."

Hans cursed a few times, then said in a deep voice, "I deliberately had people distract Li Cheng's main force, avoiding the eyes and ears of everyone in the city, and secretly transported heavy weapons from the west of the city."

They concealed their strength and composure throughout, all for this ambush that was destined to end in certain death.

Lansk was stunned, his face full of disbelief: "There really is such a thing as being able to foresee danger in advance? It's unbelievable."

"It's true, not a rumor." Hans's voice instantly turned somber, his eyes filled with grief. "Nolan died because of this ability..."

"That time he was careful enough, concealing his presence and not revealing any murderous intent throughout."

He thought he could sneak into Li Garden undetected, but the other party still managed to lock onto him beforehand. With his abilities, if he had sensed even the slightest danger beforehand, he could have easily defeated the enemy, even if he couldn't win.

They could definitely break through and escape, saving their lives.

"We had already agreed that once he completed this mission, he would take a three-month vacation to go out to sea and relax."

He promised me, but he broke his promise forever, buried in a foreign land, leaving no trace of his remains.

At this point, the second floor fell silent once again.

The soldiers stood silently, their guns lying dormant.

All their deadly moves are hidden in the shadows, waiting for the situation on the street to change before they are unleashed.

……

The nearby Li Garden, however, was peaceful and tranquil.

It was a completely different world from the somber atmosphere of the restaurant.

The courtyard was quiet, isolated from the noise of the street.

A gentle breeze blew in through the window cracks, dispelling the stuffiness in the room.

Li Xin sat at the table, quietly finished a bowl of noodles, and drank the soup in one gulp.

He put down his chopsticks, wiped his mouth, and listened to the faint noise and shouts coming from outside the door, seeing everything clearly in his mind.

This riot by the people is not simply an outbreak of public resentment.

"Let's go out and take a look," Li Xin said calmly.

Zhuang Hongxiu, standing to the side, clenched her fists tightly, took a deep breath, and looked extremely solemn.

She had gone through many trials and tribulations with Li Xin, and had long since shed the fragility of an ordinary woman, becoming calm and capable in her actions.

But today's turn of events was too strange, the timing too coincidental, and something seemed off, making her feel extremely uneasy.

“Young Master, there are more than thirty guards left in the manor, each of them loyal, reliable, and skilled in combat.”

Zhuang Hongxiu reported earnestly: "During this time, the girls we took in have all learned some self-defense skills."

After being issued weapons, guarding the inner courtyard and protecting themselves should not be a problem for the time being.

Upon hearing this, Li Xin couldn't help but smile, with a hint of helplessness: "When we need these children and girls from the manor to go to the front lines to fight the enemy, then our Li Garden will truly be at its wit's end."

He understood very well that recently he had taken in many orphaned girls who were living on the streets.

These children are all unfortunate.

He brought them back to his mansion, gave them food and a place to live.

Li Yuan had no shortage of money and food, and supporting dozens of children was not a burden at all.

Moreover, he didn't just take in random people.

They specifically choose children who are grateful, pure-hearted, and genuinely care about their well-being.

In Li Xin's view, good character is the most precious quality.

People who are grateful and repay kindness deserve to be cultivated.

These children have experienced hardship, know how to cherish the present peace and stability, have pure hearts, and have no ill intentions; they are all excellent prospects for development.

More importantly, this group of people became the foundation for his future.

When they grow up, study, learn martial arts, acquire skills, and become capable of standing on their own...

He then had a group of absolutely loyal and trustworthy people around him.

By then, he will no longer be constrained by others, surrounded by enemies, or have people plotting against him wherever he goes.

When all the girls and children in the courtyard have grown up and returned from their experiences.

His plan was only then truly unfolding...

Today's chaos, though seemingly perilous, is in fact a rare opportunity for growth and refinement.

This is a good opportunity for the imperial court, the martial arts world, and foreigners to all to take a good look.

Just how much confidence does this newly promoted True Qi Realm martial artist have?

Having figured this out, Li Xin suppressed his distracting thoughts, his eyes turning slightly cold, and ordered, "Hongxiu, you take Xiaoyue and the other women and retreat to the inner courtyard. Close the gates and guard them firmly. Don't come out."

Instruct the guards to defend the outer key routes, focusing on defense rather than attack.

No matter how chaotic things are outside, not a single bandit is allowed to break into the mansion.

"Yes." Zhuang Hongxiu responded to the order decisively.

She turned to leave, but couldn't help stopping and turning back to earnestly instruct, "The young master just left with a large group of people, and this incident happened at home so soon. The timing is too coincidental."

This is clearly a premeditated trap, young master, please be extremely careful.

"It's nothing." Li Xin smiled faintly, his expression calm. "I'm never the one who should be afraid or cautious."

As soon as he finished speaking, he moved slightly, his true energy surging around him, and in a few steps he crossed the courtyard and arrived at the front yard...

He took another step, walked around the screen wall, and stood steadily in front of the group of guards.

Facing the dense, menacing crowd outside the door.

……

Hundreds of men, their eyes red, blocked half the street.

These people were carrying hoes, sticks, knives, forks, and spears.

It kept roaring, its aggressive and frightening aura was terrifying.

The people at the front of the crowd had sinister expressions, completely different from the ordinary people who were being coerced.

They held foreign guns, neatly aimed at the gate of Li Garden, ready to fire.

They were just waiting for the order to fire and kill.

"Sixth Senior Brother, Liancheng, Zhengxing, you all take your men and retreat back to the manor. Just guard the main gate," Li Xin said to the three of them in a low voice.

These three are quite skilled.

Teng Haodong is the sixth disciple of the Cheng Family Bagua Sect. He is straightforward and righteous. Although he looks carefree and has a fiery temper, he is actually upright and sincere.

Back when Li Xin hadn't joined the Bagua School, he had sparred with him and even humiliated him, but Li Xin never held a grudge.

On the contrary, after spending more time together, he genuinely admired Li Xin's character and abilities, and was neither jealous nor competitive, truly treating Li Xin as his own brother.

Knowing that Li Garden was short-handed, he disregarded his sect identity and took the initiative to bring more than twenty of his disciples to Li Garden to serve as guards.

They are on duty day and night, doing their best to fulfill their responsibilities.

Sun Liancheng and Lin Zhengxing, on the other hand, met by chance.

The previous battle at Huiji Mountain, where they faced a convoy that had raided at night to abduct children, was extremely dangerous...

Lin Zhengxing was unfortunately shot through the thigh by a machine gun bullet, and his injuries were extremely serious.

At the time, all the doctors said that amputation was necessary, otherwise his life would be in danger and he would be destined to be a cripple.

At that time, Lin Zhengxing was young and desperate, crying like a child, thinking that his life was completely ruined.

It was Li Xin who took him back to his residence and carefully treated him with his unique talisman water and good medicine, saving him from the brink of disability.

His legs and feet were saved, and his injuries were healed.

Lin Zhengxing couldn't think of a way to repay this life-saving grace, so he stayed at Li Garden from then on and refused to leave.

Sun Liancheng was grateful for Li Xin's magnanimity, strength, and kindness, and was willing to follow him.

The two not only stayed behind to guard Li Garden, but also returned to Yuanshun Escort Agency to bring more than twenty elite escorts who had been through countless battles to strengthen the mansion's defenses.

Today, we face a formidable enemy: foreign guns are arrayed, and rioters have besieged the city. The situation is extremely dangerous.

Even when facing gunfire and sharp blades, not one of these guards retreated or flinched.

They all stepped forward, ready to fight to the death to protect the mansion.

Li Xin knew in his heart that this group of people were loyal and trustworthy.

But he didn't want those who were truly devoted to him to actually fight to the death.

The enemy's intentions are hostile, and they have hidden deadly moves. It would be better to finish the battle quickly; a chaotic battle would only cause more trouble.

Even though Teng Haodong and his two companions were filled with resentment and wanted to fight, they could only suppress their fighting spirit.

They led their men and steadily retreated back into the mansion, guarding the main gate to the death.

In the blink of an eye, Li Xin was left all alone in the open space in front of Li Garden.

He stood firmly in place, facing alone the surging crowds and pervasive hostility along the entire long street.

"Fire! What are you waiting for?"

The leader in front, armed with a gun, had a ferocious expression and fanatical eyes. He shouted in a hoarse voice, "Kill! These officials and their henchmen all deserve to die!"

Today we will raze Li Garden to the ground, divide the spoils, and seek justice for the people of the world…

As the roar subsided, his fingers tightened, ready to pull the trigger and fire the first shot.

Li Xin gently flicked his sleeve...

A dozen or so fine steel needles, each about an inch long, fell silently into his palm.

call out--!

A sharp whistling sound suddenly rang out, and tiny, cold flashes of light streaked across the sky like locusts.

They accurately locked onto all the armed thugs in front of them.

Before the person who shouted finished speaking, a bright red bloodstain appeared between their eyebrows.

His body stiffened instantly, his eyes widened, and he stopped breathing.

He fell straight backward, the rifle slipped from his hand and crashed heavily onto the bluestone ground.

The dozen or so gunmen beside him, who had already aimed at the mansion gate and had their fingers on the trigger, were jolted in unison before they could even react.

Dull eyes, stiff limbs...

All his strength vanished instantly.

One by one they collapsed to the ground, losing their lives silently.

In a short time, all of the dozen or so armed thugs were killed.

Li Xin simply waved his hand.

With his current skills, and having spent some time practicing his hidden weapons every day, he has now mastered the art of throwing needles to the point where he can hit any target precisely.

It's even better than a pistol.

At least, there's no need to worry about running out of bullets.

It all happened too fast, too strangely.

The remaining hundreds of refugees didn't even see what happened...

Suddenly, everyone in the front row collapsed to the ground, plunging the area into chaos.