Chapter 58

"Understood, Ninth Master!"

With a single response, A Bao strode toward Ye Bufan, cracking his knuckles and flexing his muscles as he walked, displaying his steel-like physique.

Seeing him move, the black-clad bodyguards nearby showed a glint of excitement on their faces.

A Bao was once a notorious underground boxing champion in Southeast Asia, not only skilled but also ruthless. Those who knew him well knew that his attacks always ended in bloodshed, leaving his opponents either dead or severely injured, and he would never stop until he achieved his goal.

Ninth Master Ma had the opportunity to witness A Bao's prowess and thus hired him with a hefty sum. Since A Bao came to Huaxia, Ninth Master Ma had never personally taken action.

It could be said that much of Ninth Master Ma's current authority was built by A Bao's own hands.

Feeling the killing intent from A Bao, Han Shuai said nervously, "Third Brother, I'll hold him off first, you run."

"Don't worry, he's just a pretty face with no real substance."

As he spoke, Ye Bufan pulled Han Shuai behind him and stepped forward to meet A Bao.

Despite his fearsome appearance, A Bao hadn't even reached the threshold of a Yellow Rank martial artist. How could such a person be a match for him?

"Brat, you're asking for death!"

Seeing the young man ignore him, A Bao roared in anger and lunged at Ye Bufan's throat with a lock-throat move.

He was a veteran of underground boxing, and his techniques, though not flashy, were honed in life-and-death battles, each move lethal.

"Get lost!"

Under Ye Bufan's divine sense, A Bao's lightning-fast move appeared as slow as a snail.

He kicked A Bao in the abdomen, sending him flying several meters and crashing into the wall of the private room, then falling beside Tao Wei.

The kick was extremely powerful, and even the formidable A Bao struggled to get up, lying there in pain.

Tao Wei and his two companions were shocked but remained kneeling, not daring to move.

Seeing the scene, Han Shuai was so shocked he almost jumped up, exclaiming, "Holy crap, Third Brother, did you take some super strength pill? I've never seen you this strong before."

Over the past three years, Ye Bufan had always given the impression of being weak and gentle, and Han Shuai had never imagined his good friend was actually a master.

Seeing his strongest subordinate, A Bao, defeated in one move, Ninth Master Ma's expression turned extremely serious.

He sized up Ye Bufan and said, "Not bad, kid. I'll give you a chance. If you join me, today's incident will be forgotten, and I'll let these people off. What do you say?"

His words caused a change in the expressions of those around him. Ninth Master Ma was known for his vendettas, and his offer today was a significant concession, indicating he recognized the young man's prowess.

After speaking, he looked at Ye Bufan calmly, confident that the young man would not refuse, being the leader of one of the four major factions in Jiangnan City.

However, Ye Bufan merely sneered, his eyes filled with mockery, "Serve you? Do you even deserve it?"

Ninth Master Ma's expression turned dark, "Kid, it seems you're determined to fight to the death. Tell me, who are you?"

"Ye Bufan."

Hearing these three words, Ninth Master Ma's expression changed again, "So it's you. The one who injured my men in the slum was you, right?"

Ye Bufan replied calmly, "Yes, it was me. Today, we'll settle all old and new accounts."

Ninth Master Ma said, "Don't think you can do whatever you want just because you have some connection with the He family. In Jiangnan City, no one can provoke me, Ninth Master Ma."

Ye Bufan replied, "You're overthinking it. I always rely on myself and don't need anyone's help."

Ninth Master Ma's expression turned vicious, "I was willing to let you live a few more days for the He family's sake. Since you insist on finding death, I'll send you on your way now."

He gestured to his bodyguards, "Attack together! Whoever kills him gets a million!"

These bodyguards were not ordinary men, battle-hardened and specially trained, each a formidable fighter.

In his view, even if Ye Bufan could defeat A Bao, he could not possibly defeat so many of his subordinates.

However, he was wrong. Despite their fierce efforts, the skill gap was too large, and none of them could match Ye Bufan.

In just a few dozen seconds, all twenty-odd black-clad bodyguards were lying on the ground, unable to get up.

"Kid, you've surprised me."

Ninth Master Ma took off his outer clothing, revealing a muscular upper body.

He assumed a fighting stance and said, "I haven't fought in years. Dying at my hands will be your honor."

Ye Bufan smiled slightly, "You're overthinking it. You're far from being able to kill me."

He was now a Foundation Establishment expert, and he hadn't even used a fraction of his strength against those bodyguards.

Ninth Master Ma, though a martial artist, was only at the initial Yellow Rank. Even without using techniques, his level of skill posed no threat to Ye Bufan.

Ye Bufan could see through Ninth Master Ma's cultivation, but Ninth Master Ma lacked this ability.

He roared and threw a punch at Ye Bufan's face.

**Fist, in the martial arts world of Huaxia, there's an old saying: "Tai Chi doesn't leave the house for ten years, **Fist kills in one year," showing the ferocity of **Fist.

Ninth Master Ma had earned his reputation by breaking bones and crippling opponents with this fist technique, and today he used his most powerful move.

Facing the ferocious punch, Ye Bufan didn't even dodge, raising his fist to meet it.

The two fists collided with a loud boom, and Ninth Master Ma flew backward several meters, crashing into the wall behind him.

He landed next to A Bao, right beside Tao Wei and the others.

Being defeated in one move shocked everyone. Ninth Master Ma had been a formidable figure in Jiangnan's underworld, unbeaten by anyone.

The bald man standing nearby was completely stunned. In the entire private room, he was the only man still standing on their side.

Ye Bufan looked at him, "Release her now."

"O-Okay!" The stunned bald man quickly let go of Huang Xiaoli.

Huang Xiaoli felt as if she had just woken from a nightmare, unable to believe what had happened. She never thought that the one who saved her would not be the boastful young masters like Tao Wei, but this unassuming man.

Ye Bufan walked over to Tao Wei and the others, looking at them mockingly, "Young masters, are you used to kneeling? Now that I've taken care of them, aren't you going to take revenge?"

To everyone's surprise, Tao Wei didn't stand up but shouted, "Kid, you've caused a big trouble today. Beating Ninth Master Ma means you won't be able to survive in Jiangnan City!"

Not just him, but Niuhao Tian and Yang Xu also lacked the courage to stand up, kneeling straight.

Ye Bufan's face showed a hint of mockery, "Kneeling for too long makes it hard to stand. As a man, if the woman you're pursuing is taken, you can't even make a sound.

Now that I've taken care of them, you don't even have the courage to stand up. If I were you, I'd just pee myself and die."