"Someone's approaching us outside?!"
My already tensed nerves snapped taut. I struggled, a killing aura surging from me.
"What's happening?"
Qi Qiaoqiao, as if I'd transformed, also grew tense.
"Don't make a sound. Someone's out there."
Seeing Qi Qiaoqiao visibly startled by my words, she was about to let out a cry. I quickly moved forward and covered her mouth.
Qi Qiaoqiao's lips felt as soft as jelly. Coupled with her wide, frightened eyes, she looked like a lost fawn.
"Stay put in the tent. I'll go check."
I lowered my head and whispered into Qi Qiaoqiao's ear. Perhaps my sudden action embarrassed her, as her ears turned visibly red, which was quite endearing.
Her reaction made me feel a flutter, but this was no time for romantic notions.
Seeing Qi Qiaoqiao nod gently, I crept to the edge of the tent and silently drew the alloy knife from my waist, gripping it tightly.
Damn it. If it's that ragtag bunch outside, it's fine. But if it's people from the company, it'll be trouble!
I took a deep breath, then swiftly used the knife to lift the tent flap and charged out.
The moment I emerged, I saw two shifty men creeping towards our tent.
Seeing the situation outside, I immediately relaxed. I actually recognized these two; they were the ones hovering around that scoundrel earlier.
One had a large beer belly, like a barrel. The other was lean and wiry, with small eyes darting around, like a rat that had become a spirit.
They were among the ones who had been peeping at the two sisters on the beach earlier.
"What do you want?!"
I yelled, raising my knife slightly. Dealing with these good-for-nothings, I'd feel it was too much even if I let them use one hand. However, if things got physical and it turned out to be company people, it would be problematic.
"Heh heh, kid, you're quite lucky! What, you had your fun, now it's time for us brothers to have some too!"
Seeing me emerge from the tent, the barrel-bellied one dropped his pretense, his face contorted into a fierce expression as he shouted at me.
"Brother, this isn't right. If there's good stuff, we should share it!"
These two really had no shame, acting like thugs.
Hearing this, a surge of anger ignited within me.
They should take a look at themselves in a puddle of water!
Looking like toads, they still dared to dream of eating swan meat!
I have to admit, without moral constraints, the ugliness people can reveal truly surpasses my understanding.
"Scram! Get lost before I lose my temper, or don't blame my blade for not recognizing you!"
This was my final warning to these two pieces of trash. If they didn't know their place, even if fighting them might attract the company's attention, I would never let these dogs get within an inch of Qiaoqiao and Xinxin!
They were already nearing the campfire and saw the alloy knife in my hand.
As I suspected, these two were all show and no substance. Seeing the knife in my hand, they were startled and retreated several steps.
Cowards with wicked thoughts but no guts!
I looked at them disdainfully. Drinking a bit of cheap liquor, and they dared to come to my territory and act wild, not even considering their own worth!
"Little brats, let me tell you, we're under Master Li now! If you dare to oppose us, you'll regret it!"
The skinny one, who looked like a rat, seeing the weapon in my hand, immediately brought out his backer, trying to intimidate me.
Damn it, do they think I'm made of clay!
Who the hell is Master Li!
I didn't want to waste any more words with them. Seeing their lingering intentions, I took a few steps forward and struck the backs of their heads hard with my blade.
It wasn't that I was soft-hearted. It was just that while taking them down now would vent my anger, it would also draw the company's attention. It was better to teach them a lesson so they would steer clear of me in the future.
These two were already incompetent fools, and my physique far surpassed ordinary people. The blade's back struck their heads, leaving bloody marks with a single sweep.
These kinds of people relied on others for their courage. When had they ever encountered someone as ruthless as me, who attacked without a word?
They were immediately terrified and fell to the ground.
"Get lost, or I'll kill you one by one!"
I looked at them coldly, a hint of killing intent in my voice.
"Brother, you're magnanimous. We'll leave now, we're leaving!"
The skinny one was the quicker-witted. Seeing the situation, he immediately begged for mercy. The fat one still wanted to retort, but the skinny one grabbed his arm, and they both fled in a panic.
Is that all?
I looked disdainfully at their retreating backs, feeling like laughing.
I spared them this time. But if they still want revenge, they'll face my merciless blade!