Ye Qiu had previously considered when Poisonous Scorpion might choose to strike against him.
After much thought, he concluded that the best opportunity would be during the press conference at the beauty salon.
Because at that time, the scene would be crowded with people—guests, media reporters, and Tang Tang’s fans.
If Poisonous Scorpion made a move, the place would descend into chaos, allowing him to seize the advantage amid the confusion.
Ye Qiu had never imagined that Poisonous Scorpion would choose this moment to act.
Seeing four Hummer vehicles charging towards him, Ye Qiu stood still without moving. With his skills, he could easily dodge them, but he didn’t.
Because Tang Tang was still behind him.
If Ye Qiu dodged, Tang Tang would undoubtedly die.
As danger approached—
“Bang!”
Ye Qiu punched out, taking down the driver, then turned and wrapped his arm around Tang Tang’s waist. Standing in place, he watched the four Hummers barrel towards them with ferocious momentum.
Tang Tang, terrified out of her wits, screamed loudly, “Ahh—”
In the blink of an eye, the four Hummers were right in front of them.
Finally, Ye Qiu moved.
With unbelievable speed, he leapt onto the hood of one of the Hummers. Holding Tang Tang, he flashed a few times and appeared twenty metres away.
After setting Tang Tang down, Ye Qiu swiftly drew a handgun from his waist, aimed at the drivers of the Hummers, and fired without hesitation.
Bang!
Bang!
Bang!
Bang!
Four shots, all hitting their marks—the four drivers died on the spot.
In an instant, the four Hummers careened wildly.
Two of them smashed through the bridge’s guardrail and plunged into the river.
After completing this, Ye Qiu’s sharp gaze swept the surroundings, searching for Poisonous Scorpion’s figure.
But he found nothing.
“Since Poisonous Scorpion has made his move, there’s no way he wouldn’t show himself. He must be nearby.”
Ye Qiu continued his search.
Soon, another Hummer appeared in his line of sight.
This Hummer was black, identical to the ones that had just tried to ram him.
It sped towards them like rolling thunder.
Ye Qiu immediately stepped in front of Tang Tang, clenching his fists, preparing to strike when the Hummer got close.
“Screech—”
When it was just ten metres from Ye Qiu, the Hummer suddenly braked hard, its tyres screeching against the ground with a piercing sound.
At such close range, Ye Qiu could clearly see the driver’s face.
The driver was a young man with sharp eyebrows and bright eyes, strikingly handsome, dressed in a long black robe.
Poisonous Scorpion!
A killing intent flared in Ye Qiu’s eyes.
Poisonous Scorpion pushed open the door, leapt out, and walked a few steps forward before stopping three or four metres from Ye Qiu.
“Ye Qiu, your subordinates are utterly useless. So many people searched for me for days and couldn’t find me, so I had no choice but to come see you myself.”
“So, how did you like the little surprise I just gave you?”
“The big celebrity behind you doesn’t seem to appreciate it—her face has gone pale. Don’t be afraid, big star. Once I deal with Ye Qiu in a bit, I’ll take you back to the hotel and comfort you properly. Rest assured, I’ll make sure you’re very comfortable.”
Poisonous Scorpion’s lips curled into a smile, exuding a hint of wickedness.
His eyes locked onto Tang Tang with an invasive gaze, as if he wanted to strip her bare.
Tang Tang, frightened, hid behind Ye Qiu.
“Don’t be afraid. People with foul mouths usually don’t live long,” Ye Qiu comforted Tang Tang, then turned to Poisonous Scorpion and said, “You, Poisonous Scorpion, are about to become a dead scorpion.”
With that, he attacked directly.
They were already enemies—why waste words?
“Swoosh!”
Ye Qiu’s body flickered, appearing in front of Poisonous Scorpion in an instant. He raised his fist and smashed it towards Poisonous Scorpion’s temple.
Poisonous Scorpion reacted quickly. As Ye Qiu’s fist came down, he ducked and threw a punch at Ye Qiu’s abdomen.
Ye Qiu hurriedly retreated.
Poisonous Scorpion didn’t pursue. Instead, he leisurely pulled a dagger from his sleeve.
The dagger was only three inches long, its blade glinting with a faint blue sheen—clearly tempered with poison.
It’s said that the shorter the weapon, the greater the danger. Those who favour daggers are typically masters of close-quarters combat.
“What weapon do you use?” Poisonous Scorpion asked with a sly grin.
Ye Qiu used a sword, but unfortunately, he hadn’t brought his Emperor Sword, Chixiao, with him. So he replied, “Killing you doesn’t require a weapon.”
“Pretty arrogant. Take this—”
Poisonous Scorpion charged, throwing a punch at Ye Qiu’s face. As Ye Qiu ducked, the dagger in Poisonous Scorpion’s right hand slashed from the side, aiming straight for his neck.
Clearly, Poisonous Scorpion had anticipated Ye Qiu’s dodge.
Ye Qiu immediately performed a backflip. Just as he was about to land, he slapped the ground with his palm, using the force to spring up and deliver a mid-air kick towards Poisonous Scorpion’s head.
This kick was lightning-fast and ferocious.
To Ye Qiu’s surprise, Poisonous Scorpion didn’t dodge. Instead, he thrust his dagger towards the sole of Ye Qiu’s foot.
Simple and direct.
Though Ye Qiu’s body was now as tough as iron, he didn’t dare take the risk.
Who knew if Poisonous Scorpion’s dagger was as sharp as the Emperor Sword Chixiao, capable of cutting through metal like mud?
Besides, the blade was laced with poison. Even a single scratch could threaten his life.
Better to play it safe and avoid capsizing in the gutter.
Ye Qiu prepared to retract his foot, but at that moment, he saw Poisonous Scorpion raise his left hand, as if taunting, “Go on, kick me if you dare, you coward!”
The provocation was blatant.
Fury surged within Ye Qiu. He extended the little finger of his right hand and pointed it at Poisonous Scorpion from a distance.
“Swish!”
A sharp burst of sword qi tore through the air, hurtling towards Poisonous Scorpion.
The moment Poisonous Scorpion saw the sword qi, he reacted, dodging to the side, but he was a step too late.
“Pfft—”
The sword qi grazed his scalp, slicing off a palm-sized chunk of skin, instantly turning his hairstyle into a Mediterranean bald patch.
A chill ran through Poisonous Scorpion’s entire body.
What kind of sword qi was this?
How could it be so terrifying?
Before he could figure it out, Ye Qiu pointed at him again from a distance.
“Swish!”
The sword’s whistle pierced the heavens.
The power of the Six Meridians Divine Sword was immense, and crucially, Ye Qiu could attack without getting close to Poisonous Scorpion.
Poisonous Scorpion excelled at close combat, but now his advantage was completely nullified, leaving him no choice but to keep dodging.
Ye Qiu attacked with the Six Meridians Divine Sword while closing the distance. After unleashing five bursts of sword qi in succession, he suddenly delivered another mid-air kick.
“Bang!”
This kick struck Poisonous Scorpion square in the face.
“Crack!”
Poisonous Scorpion’s nose shattered, blood spraying as he was sent flying.
Ye Qiu pursued. Just as Poisonous Scorpion’s body was about to hit the ground, Ye Qiu seized the moment and fired a lightning-fast burst of sword qi.
“Boom!”
The sword qi struck Poisonous Scorpion’s throat, exploding in a mist of blood. Then, his head separated from his neck.
Ye Qiu stepped forward and crushed Poisonous Scorpion’s head beneath his foot.
