CHAPTER 274: CHAPTER 274 THE MAFIA OF CITY B 2(2)_1

"Okay, Brother Qing, be careful," Shangguan You obediently stepped back a few steps and stood with Zhu Li’s family, watching the scene before her with clear excitement in her eyes.

"Goddammit, guys, let’s do this! Take those few down first, and that pretty chick will be ours!" the leader said with a lewd laugh, slashing his watermelon knife fiercely toward the group. Having suppressed their anger for months without daring to confront Chu Yi, they finally found a few punching bags.

"Courting death," came two cold snorts. Shangguan Qing and Han Yachu sprang into action quickly, delivering a fierce kick to the chest of the man who had spoken. THUD! The man was sent flying, and his watermelon knife clattered to the ground.

"Motherfucker, get ’em!" Countless men surged forward, surrounding Shangguan Qing and the other three. A chaotic fight erupted. Tables were chopped in half, chairs shattered, and the sounds of THUD! CRASH! BANG! echoed continuously. Zhu Li’s family turned deathly pale, trembling uncontrollably as they watched the blood on the ground. Zhu Li herself nearly stumbled and fainted.

While supporting Zhu Li, Shangguan You watched the brawl with detached interest. Her cold gaze swept over Chu Yi and Long Hua, who were also watching the show. Her gaze, as deep and unfathomable as the sea, sent a shiver down their spines. Is the Young Miss angry? they wondered.

"Li Qing, do you want to join us today? If you join us, we’ll handle these little goons for you," Zhong Mingyang said intriguingly, watching the four encircled by a large group of men.

"Join my ass! I’ll settle with these scrubs first, then we’ll talk about our business. I’m not afraid of you!"

"Li Qing, look at your bunch—just a ragtag mob. You can’t even beat four youngsters whose hair hasn’t fully grown. What use is such a rabble? Hurry up and join us. We’ll help you vent your anger and save face in front of your brothers," Chu Yi said with a cold laugh, all the while admiring the skills of Shangguan Qing’s group and persistently trying to persuade Li Qing.

"DAMMIT! Who says my men are a ragtag mob? Back when I, your old man, established myself in B City, you lot were still wet behind the ears! How dare you look down on me?" Li Qing lost his temper and roared furiously at them.

"So what if we look down on you? A whole bunch of you ganging up on four people, and now you can’t even defeat them—that’s just useless!" Li Lan said sarcastically. She had had enough. Damn it, what kind of people were these? A bunch of bastards daring to bully the Young Miss. If Li Qing hadn’t been holding her back, she would have charged forward already.

"Girl, you better watch your mouth! When I, your old man, started out, you weren’t even born yet!"

"Did I say something wrong? A dozen or twenty of you venting your anger on four people—what kind of skill is that? If you’ve got the guts, come fight me! Let me tell you, times are changing, and the mafia must progress too. Your era is over. So please, step aside and go home to enjoy your retirement."

Shangguan You’s mouth twitched. Li Lan is really speaking my mind, she thought.

"Bitch, you’re asking for it!" As Li Qing roared, he swung his watermelon knife fiercely at Li Lan.

"Bring it on!" Li Lan shouted, nimbly dodging. She kicked out with her long legs, sending Li Qing flying.

"That Li girl fights well! People like that deserve a harsh lesson!" Chu Yi was the first to clap and cheer as he watched Li Qing get sent flying by Li Lan.

"Of course! Does anyone doubt who I am?" Li Lan smiled smugly and attacked Li Qing again. Damn it all! No one bullies the Young Miss, and no one gets any ideas about her! she vowed internally.

"How dare you bully my sister when I, Li Qing, am still alive! Duan Gang, attack! If anyone resists, beat them down!" Li Qing commanded. At his order, Duan Gang and the others, who had been watching, joined the fray. Inside the restaurant, the fight was a chaotic mess. Outside, people were still watching hesitantly.

A few people outside who had initially wanted to join the fight glanced at the men Chu Yi had brought. Their eyes repeatedly swept over the real guns in their hands. They then obediently stood to one side, not daring to make a move. Fighting was important, but their lives were more so.

Inside, the fight was furious, while those outside watched nervously.

"This is all your fault! Let’s see how I, your old man, deal with you, you damn brat!" a sinister voice suddenly yelled. Immediately, several watermelon knives slashed towards Shangguan You and her group.

"Idiots," Shangguan You cursed coldly. She effortlessly sidestepped, just as Zhu Li and her family, seeing the gleaming blades, fainted dead away from fright.

"Shangguan You, be careful!" Han Yachu bellowed, rushing over. He kicked one person down, but his arm was slashed in the process. His tall frame immediately shielded her.

"You’re hurt."

"It’s nothing. This little wound is nothing," Han Yachu said coldly while kicking away nearby assailants. He didn’t leave her side. Lan Xuan and the others, noticing the situation, wanted to help but were trapped in the middle and couldn’t break free.

"You little punk, you won’t be leaving here alive today!" Several knives slashed in unison towards Han Yachu. Shangguan You’s eyes narrowed. These damn thugs, she fumed internally. I originally just wanted to play around, but now I’m not in the mood anymore. "Is that so?" Shangguan You sneered aloud. She moved like lightning. With a quick pull, she had Han Yachu behind her. Then, with a flurry of kicks, she sent the surrounding attackers sprawling to the ground.

"Treat your wound first," Shangguan You said, tossing him a bottle of medicine from her pocket. She then blurred, instantly reappearing by Shangguan Qing’s side. With a few swift kicks, the area around Shangguan Qing was cleared once more.

So useless, Shangguan You cursed inwardly. Her hands rapidly formed seals in mid-air. Instantly, everyone in the chaotic brawl froze. They stood there stunned, unable to process what had happened. They had been fighting, so why had they stopped?

"From this day forward, all of you will join the Qing Gang. You are citizens, so you must act like good citizens," Shangguan You’s cold voice rang out, finally snapping everyone out of their dazed stupor.