CHAPTER 42: CHAPTER 42 THE PROTECTORS HAVE ARRIVED

"Young man, just give the old lady some money and go. If they really find something wrong with her after a check-up, it’ll be too late for you to leave."

"Exactly, just let it go."

The other bystanders also chimed in, all appearing to have his best interests at heart. But it was precisely this attitude of ’it’s better to not get involved’ that fueled the audacity of these scammers.

"Pay you? That’s impossible. I’m not paying a scammer in this lifetime."

"You’re looking for trouble, aren’t you?"

"Let us brothers teach you a lesson on how to behave."

Having said that, the two were no longer content with verbal threats. They balled their fists, ready to teach Xia Liang a lesson.

He finally couldn’t take it anymore!

A look of joy flashed across Xia Liang’s face as he charged forward instead.

He kicked straight at the man running in front, stunning all the onlookers.

The next second, the man was sent flying backward.

They had all seen fights before, but they had never seen someone sent flying with a single kick.

"Holy crap, that’s at least three meters, right? He sent him flying with one kick?"

"How much strength would that take? This kid must know kung fu; he’s so fierce."

"Isn’t he too arrogant? He hits someone with his car and now he’s beating people up?"

"Is this how all rich kids act these days? Call the cops!"

"Expose him! Expose him!"

...

"Big Bro!"

Seeing his companion sent flying, the other burly man hadn’t expected Xia Liang to fight back. He charged straight at Xia Liang, his fist crashing down.

Without the slightest hesitation, his fist suddenly stopped just an inch from Xia Liang’s face, unable to move forward another millimeter.

Xia Liang grabbed the large man’s wrist. With just a slight squeeze, the man began to squeal like a slaughtered pig.

"Ah! You bastard, let go!"

Seeing the man was still talking tough, Xia Liang frowned and kicked him in the stomach. The man collapsed, unable to get back up.

In less than five seconds, two burly men were lying on the ground. This display of fighting prowess made everyone suck in a cold breath. This young man looked so frail, yet he was terrifyingly strong.

After dealing with the two men, Xia Liang looked down at the old woman on the ground.

"Wh-what are you going to do?"

The old woman involuntarily shrank back, but then, as if remembering something, she puffed out her chest.

"What about it? Are you going to hit an old woman like me in front of all these people?"

She assumed that after saying this, the people around her would come to her aid. But after glancing at Xia Liang, everyone remained silent.

Talking a big game was one thing, but getting beaten up for meddling? It just wasn’t worth the risk.

Seeing the onlookers stay quiet, Xia Liang crouched down and looked at the old woman with amusement.

"Go on, use whatever tricks you have left. I’ll take them all. I’ve got all the time in the world today."

This...

The old woman glanced at the defeated Da Hu and Er Pang. For a moment, she didn’t know what to do, so she just continued to wail.

"Heavens! He’s going to hit someone! He crashed into me, refused to pay, and now he’s going to assault someone..."

"The Protectors are here!" a voice suddenly rang out from the crowd.

At this, the old woman looked as if she had seen her savior. After all, they had no proof of her insurance scam, but her two sons had very clearly been beaten up.

"Make way... make way..."

A male and a female Protector pushed through the crowd. The male Protector frowned.

"What happened here?"

Before Xia Liang could speak, the old woman had already latched onto the male Protector’s leg, pointing at Xia Liang and crying, "This young man hit me with his car! Not only did he refuse to pay, but he also beat up these two young men who righteously tried to help!"

"That’s right!"

"He’s despicable! Officer, arrest him now!"

"We can’t let scum like him get away with this!"

...

With the Protectors present, the crowd seemed to find their courage. No matter how tough he is, he wouldn’t dare hit us in front of the Protectors, right?

With everyone clamoring at once, the two Protectors now understood the "truth" of the matter. A rich playboy had hit an old woman, showed no remorse, and had even assaulted people in the street. The female Protector glared at Xia Liang.

"Sir, you are suspected of vehicular assault and battery. Please come with us to the Protector’s Bureau to assist with the investigation."

The female Protector who spoke was only about 1.65 meters tall, but she had a stunning figure. Her chest was easily a 36D, which, combined with her delicate features, made her look exceptionally attractive.

If this were someone more cunning, they might try to use the situation to their advantage. After the truth came out, she would feel guilty and naturally offer to buy him dinner...

But Xia Liang wasn’t like that. He simply looked at Yun Bing coldly.

"Tell me, Officer, is it really appropriate to treat me like a suspect before you’ve even investigated the truth?"

"Hmm?"

Yun Bing was taken aback. But when she glanced at the old woman still acting pitiful, her sympathy flared up again. "Isn’t it obvious? Besides, all these people are saying it was you. Surely they can’t all be wronging you, right?"

PFFT!

Xia Liang laughed out loud at her reasoning. "So, whatever they say goes? Do they even know the truth? That’s rich. If I claim I’m your father, and then I pay a bunch of online trolls to agree with me, does that actually make me your father? Fine. Since you all claim I hit the old woman, then show me the proof."

"You!"

Yun Bing was so angry she was speechless, not expecting Xia Liang’s shameless rebuttal.

The male Protector at her side had had enough. He stepped forward, glaring at Xia Liang. "Kid! What are you spouting? Even if there’s more to the car accident, the fact that you assaulted someone is undeniable, isn’t it? Now, you’re coming with us."

As he spoke, he took out his handcuffs and moved toward Xia Liang.

"Hmph!"

Xia Liang was willing to go to the Protector’s Bureau, but not as a criminal suspect.

"Wait," Xia Liang said coldly.

"What is it now?" the male Protector frowned.

Xia Liang replied indifferently, "Actually, I’m a hypnotist. You want to know what really happened? I can hypnotize them and let you see the truth."

PFFT...

As soon as he said this, everyone in the crowd burst out laughing.

HAHAHA!

"That’s hilarious! A hypnotist? Why don’t you just say you’re Ultraman?"

"Someone’s been reading too many novels."

"Tsk, so young and his brain is already scrambled."

The male Protector grew annoyed, angry at being stalled with such a ridiculous excuse. He strode forward quickly. This time, I’m arresting him no matter what.

"You don’t believe me?" Xia Liang just shrugged nonchalantly. "Then let me give you a demonstration."

With that, he started walking toward the male Protector.