Seeing Qin Yang's imposing, mountain-like physique and fierce fist wind lunging towards her, Qi Yan's body agilely dodged, choosing not to meet force with force, as she had already felt the immense power of Qin Yang.
Swish!
Qin Yang's fist grazed past Qi Yan's side. Just then, a whistling sound filled the air, and the hair on the back of his neck stood on end – a warning signal.
Qin Yang had no time to think and instinctively raised his arm to block.
Bang!
A jolt of pain ran through his arm. Qi Yan's fingers had struck it. If he hadn't blocked, those fingers would have landed on his carotid artery.
"So fast!"
"Such sharp attack methods, launching such vicious moves right from the start!"
Qin Yang's heart burned with anger. He stopped holding back, launching attacks with both fists and feet, as he had already sensed Qi Yan's strength.
This woman was indeed a master, and her combat experience was formidable.
In the blink of an eye, the once quiet bar hall erupted into a fierce battle between a man and a woman.
Qin Yang excelled in power, his aura like a ferocious tiger, exuding dominance.
Qi Yan, on the other hand, was like an agile leopard, her speed, footwork, and techniques exceptionally sharp. A single misstep could lead to her being caught and falling into danger.
The two fought back and forth, neither gaining an advantage, leaving Qin Chuan and Li Xiangcao, who were watching from the side, somewhat dazzled.
Their eyes met inadvertently, and Li Xiangcao let out a cold snort, crossing her arms. Qin Chuan, in turn, turned his head away, no longer bothering to engage with her.
Time ticked by, and the originally clean and tidy bar hall became a mess. Tables and chairs lay overturned, and much of the furniture was damaged.
"Stop fighting! Stop fighting!"
"If you keep fighting, you'll destroy all the decorations in here!"
Finally, Li Xiangcao couldn't stand it anymore, as these items represented money. If they were damaged, they would have to be replaced at a cost.
Hmph!
A cold snort sounded. Qi Yan retreated to Li Xiangcao's side, her pretty face contorted with fury, cold and stern.
Opposite her, Qin Yang's dark face held an expression of defiance, seemingly unsatisfied.
They had exchanged dozens of blows, yet neither could defeat the other.
"Brother, stop fighting, let's call it quits!"
Qin Chuan also spoke, then his pair of pitch-black eyes landed on Li Xiangcao's face, a chilling glare unmasked.
"Li Xiangcao, I'm not joking this time. My patience is limited. If you dare to collude with that Liu An again and seek revenge on me, I will take action against you!"
"As you've seen, anyone around me can fight her to a draw. You have an understanding of our strength. If you provoke me and I bring people, do you think you'll be able to contend with me?"
Hearing Qin Chuan's blatant threat, Li Xiangcao's face changed. "Qin Chuan, you..."
"What are you talking about? I'll bring people to destroy your bar first. I believe with the depth of your and your partner's wallets, you won't have much money to open another similar bar!"
"Then I'll slowly find trouble with you. Since you know me, you should be well aware of my methods. I, Qin Chuan, am definitely not a soft-hearted person."
Qin Chuan said with a cold smile.
"If it weren't for the fact that most of my energy is currently occupied by the conflict with the Han family, insignificant pests like you wouldn't even warrant me meeting you in person!"
"Brother, let's go!"
With that, Qin Chuan led Qin Yang away, leaving behind a livid Li Xiangcao in the bar hall.
"I'm so angry! So angry!!"
"That damned scoundrel, ahhhh!!"
Watching Qin Chuan's nonchalant departure, Li Xiangcao let out furious screams, her ample chest heaving, her pretty face filled with intense rage.
Qi Yan beside her was also seething. This bar was their combined savings over many years. If it were destroyed, their lives would once again become unstable.
But she had to admit, Qin Chuan was telling the truth.
Their side's strength was indeed far inferior to his. If they truly fought, their bar and even their personal safety would be under significant threat.
Wait... as Qin Chuan was leaving, he seemed to mention that he was currently in conflict with the Han family.
Suddenly, Qi Yan recalled Qin Chuan's parting words. Her expression became complex, as if an idea was brewing.
"Sister Yan, you saw it all. That person named Qin is simply too overbearing!"
"He's relying on his superior strength to act recklessly and issue blatant threats. What should we do next?"
At this moment, Li Xiangcao anxiously ran over, tears welling up.
Qi Yan snapped back to attention. Looking at the furious Li Xiangcao beside her, her gaze flickered. "Xiangcao, have you considered that perhaps we could cooperate with Qin Chuan once?"
"What? Cooperate? With him?"
Li Xiangcao's eyes widened, followed by three emphatic questions. Finally, she shook her head vigorously, her face resolute.
"Sister Yan, don't joke. I'd rather cooperate with a pig than with this person. I am at daggers drawn with that Qin fellow. It's either him or me!"
Qi Yan calmly regarded Li Xiangcao and said softly, "Xiangcao, don't forget the help I once gave you."
"If I hadn't helped you and nipped those hidden dangers in the bud, do you think you would have emerged unscathed when the Han brothers and that Zhao An collapsed?"
"We agreed that after I helped you, you would help me..."
Li Xiangcao's face shifted slightly. "Sister Yan, I haven't forgotten that, but cooperating with Qin Chuan, that's truly impossible!"
Qi Yan's expression was blank. "Why not?"
"Now, Qin Chuan and the Han family have already completely fallen out. There's likely no possibility of reconciliation between them."
"And our target is also the Han family. With our own strength, who knows how long it would take to achieve that goal."
"If we could cooperate, it would be a mutually beneficial arrangement."
As she spoke, Qi Yan softened her tone and gently comforted her. "Xiangcao, I know you can't let go of what Qin Chuan did to your family."
"But allow me to speak from an outsider's perspective, Qin Chuan didn't really go too far in your father's matter."
"The outcome your father faced today is entirely the price he deserved to pay."
Li Xiangcao's eyes widened in disbelief. "Sister Yan, you..."
"Xiangcao, don't rush. Let me finish speaking."
Qi Yan stopped Li Xiangcao and continued, "I have some understanding of the grudges between your two families. Regarding your elder brother's matter, Qin Chuan might have gone a bit too far, but in your father's case, it was perfectly normal."
"However, your elder brother was only sentenced to two years. It's been over a year now, and he'll be out soon."
"When that time comes, your family can live a good life again and be reunited. Unlike me, who doesn't have any family..."
"The only motivation supporting my life is revenge. I can't think of anything else. Xiangcao, I don't want you to become an unfeeling machine like me. Do you understand what I mean?"
Li Xiangcao's pretty face shifted with complex emotions.
"Xiangcao, I know you must have reservations about cooperating with Qin Chuan, but it's a necessary step. We don't have to maintain this relationship with Qin Chuan forever!"
"As long as we achieve our great revenge, this cooperation will end completely. From then on, we'll go our separate ways, and you can live your own life."
Qi Yan patiently persuaded her, and Li Xiangcao remained silent...