Facing Luo Tonglu's accusation, Ling Tian turned his head, his gaze chillingly fixed on him.
"Heh, I don't care if he's your nephew, your son, or whatever you call him. If he dares to bully my sister, dying is too good for him! He should be grateful he didn't run into me that day, or today would be his seventh-day memorial!"
"You! You little brat, you're dead! Dazhuang, go, kill him!"
At Luo Tonglu's command, a burly man, nearly two meters tall, emerged from the crowd. This man was all muscle, with a shaved head, and carried a steel pipe. This man was nicknamed Dazhuang, living up to his name. He was Luo Tonglu's top enforcer! Originally from the martial arts heartland in the north, he had been practicing martial arts since childhood, excelling in Baji Quan, wrestling, and Sanda. This guy had a penchant for fighting since he was young. Relying on his martial arts skills, he constantly sought out people for fights and challenged dojos. Eventually, he accidentally killed someone and served several years in prison. It was in prison that he met Luo Tonglu. Luo Tonglu was very generous, and Dazhuang enjoyed a life of luxury with him. After their release, they reconnected, and Dazhuang became Luo Tonglu's number one thug.
A cruel and ferocious smile played on the man's face as he rhythmically tapped the steel pipe in his right hand against his left, exuding an aura of intense pressure. However, Ali, eager to fight, was about to rush forward and give the guy a good beating. Ling Tian grabbed Ali's arm. Ali licked his lips, revealing a pair of small canine teeth. If Ali were still in his original form, his tail would undoubtedly be held high.
"Ali, this guy is mine. I told you, as long as I'm here, no one will bully you!"
"Mhm!" Hearing Ling Tian's words, Ali obediently agreed and took a step back.
The enforcer, Dazhuang, seeing that Ling Tian completely disregarded him, became enraged. His anger surged, and he swung the steel pipe directly at the back of Ling Tian's head. He was confident that if this blow landed, Ling Tian would either die or become a vegetable. He wasn't worried, as Luo Tonglu had connections and ample money to arrange for a subordinate to take the fall. Moreover, Dazhuang knew that all the surrounding cameras had been shut off, as this underground parking lot was property of the Luo family!
"Bang!"
However, as the steel pipe descended halfway, it stopped dead in its tracks. Dazhuang's eyes widened in disbelief as he found the pipe firmly gripped in Ling Tian's hand.
"Hey, you... let go!"
Dazhuang desperately shook the steel pipe, trying to wrench it from Ling Tian's grasp. Yet, the pipe remained as unmoving as if it were cemented to the ground. Ling Tian smiled at Dazhuang, his gaze akin to watching a clown perform.
Luo Tonglu and the others watching were stunned. They couldn't believe that the powerfully swung steel pipe had been caught so firmly by Ling Tian. As for Dazhuang, his face was flushed red, and sweat beaded on his bald head. After struggling for a long time without being able to retrieve the pipe, Ling Tian, holding it with one hand, began to lift the other end.
Dazhuang felt an immense force surge through him. The next moment, the steel pipe was lifted high. Dazhuang, gripping the pipe with both hands, found his feet lifted off the ground. Imagine lifting a two-hundred-pound man off the ground using a steel pipe as a medium – the strength required was incredible! Dazhuang finally panicked and quickly released his grip, his feet landing on the ground. By then, Ling Tian had the steel pipe securely in his hand.
Immediately after, Ling Tian extended his left hand, grasped the other end of the pipe, and without any apparent effort, bent the steel pipe into a U-shape! The onlookers were dumbfounded. The steel pipe Dazhuang was using was a six-point steel water pipe, about twenty-seven centimeters in diameter, with a three-centimeter wall thickness and over a meter in length. It was incredibly sturdy and heavy. Yet, in Ling Tian's hands, it was as pliable as a candle, easily bent. Ling Tian applied more force with both arms, slowly twisting the pipe until it was finally contorted into a twisted rope.
"Clang!"
Ling Tian released his grip, and the twisted steel pipe fell to the ground with a sharp clang.
"What, you wanted to fight? Don't think you're so tough just because you're holding a steel pipe. In my eyes, crushing you is like crushing a bug!" Ling Tian said coldly, his tone filled with disdain.
"You... you're asking for death!"
Despite being shocked by Ling Tian's display, Dazhuang was a desperate man. Especially in front of so many people, if he backed down, what would Luo Tonglu and his subordinates think of him? The situation had escalated to this point. He gritted his teeth and decided to fight Ling Tian with all his might.
"Go to hell!"
Dazhuang lunged forward with a straight punch, aiming for Ling Tian. His fist, the size of a melon, had calluses on his knuckles that Ling Tian could clearly see. It was evident that this man was a trained fighter and had dedicated considerable effort to martial arts. Ling Tian neither dodged nor evaded, standing firm as the fist hurtled towards his face. When the opponent's fist was less than an inch from his face, Ling Tian moved. He subtly shifted his body, and the punch grazed past Ling Tian's face, missing its target.
At this point, it was impossible for Dazhuang to change his attack. Ling Tian extended his right fist and struck Dazhuang directly in the stomach.
"Pfft!"
If Ling Tian hadn't held back, that punch could have broken Dazhuang's intestines. Even so, Dazhuang felt a searing pain in his internal organs, and all his strength vanished. He doubled over, collapsing to his knees, then clutching his stomach and falling to the ground, unable to move. This single blow would likely incapacitate him for at least half a month.
Ling Tian clapped his hands, then gestured with his chin towards Dazhuang.
"Is that all? Is that it? You disappoint me so much. With this level of skill, you come to trouble me. I don't know who gave you the courage!"
"Charge! Kill him! Whoever takes him down gets 100,000! The severance pay is doubled!" Luo Tonglu, now seething with rage, directly issued orders to his subordinates. As the saying goes, great rewards attract brave men. His thugs, brandishing their weapons, charged towards Ling Tian with roars.