As Lin Qingxue slowly revealed the grievances in her heart, Hao Jian's initially sullen expression gradually turned cold, until finally, his face became indifferent, showing no trace of his inner thoughts. Gently wiping away the tears stuck to Lin Qingxue's pretty face, he slowly smiled, speaking with a light yet serious tone, "Don't worry, with me here, no one can bully you..." Supporting Lin Qingxue up to rest on a nearby stone bench, Hao Jian slowly turned around under Lin Qingxue's gaze filled with autumn waves. As he turned and took a step, the temperature around him abruptly rose, with a faint hint of distortion, and his lowered head lifted at this moment, his gaze cold, anger surging. Lips moved, and a voice mixed with anger was unleashed. "Next, let me properly handle these guys who bullied you! I will avenge you!" As the words fell, Hao Jian did not rush furiously as imagined, but instead slowly calmed down, this emotional change was unfathomable, how was he just in a rage and the next moment changed? It's just that Hao Jian didn't know what these people were thinking, his steps slow yet firm, a faint chill lingering around him, carefully sensing it, one would discover beneath this cold aura, a mix of an overwhelming fiery intent. "Kid, what do you want to do!" The two socially active youths, who had just scrambled up, saw Hao Jian approaching, their faces instantly stiffened, turning to look, Zhang Li still had a twisted expression on her face, seeing her , the two socially active youths gritted their teeth, if the woman behind them wasn't afraid, why should they be?! Immediately, they shouted angrily at Hao Jian, simultaneously reaching for their lower backs, pulling out a strip of cloth, quickly tearing it open, a brand new watermelon knife appeared before everyone. "Don't come over, we've had our eyes on this woman, if you meddle, don't blame us brothers for being ruthless!" One of the socially active youths shouted at Hao Jian, holding the watermelon knife with trembling hands. The scene of Hao Jian instantly throwing them away was vivid in his mind, and remembering this man's terrifying arm strength, his body couldn't help but tremble. However, at this moment, they had to endure the pain and fight this man to the end! Not only because this man's appearance ruined their plan, but also because this man hit them! The three of them were the overlords near the University Town! Who didn't make way obediently when they saw them? And today? This man directly made them lose face here, not even knowing if their leader was alive or dead now. Losing face wasn't a big deal, they wouldn't care much if their leader died either, what concerned them was whether they could continue reigning near the University Town. For years, they had earned quite a bit of money by collecting protection fees from these college students, as long as their prestige remained, they could have a steady stream of income. But today's failure would significantly diminish their prestige, if those college students doubted them or didn't fear them, they wouldn't be able to stay here. Therefore, this matter was a contest for their prestige, if they won, they could continue controlling here, and mention this event to everyone they met. If they lost, everything would be gone! As clarity surfaced in their thoughts, the two men's gazes grew more fierce, their hands gripping the watermelon knife no longer trembled, instead, as Hao Jian approached, they roared and directly hacked at him. Looking at the momentum, if struck, half of one's life would be gone! Casually glancing at the two watermelon knives, Hao Jian continued walking without pausing, instead, shaking his head, showing a mocking expression. Seeing Hao Jian so arrogant, even mocking them, the two socially active youths' faces instantly darkened, shouting in anger, they intensified the strength in their arms, suddenly, the two watermelon knives chopped down with heavier force. "I said, you're just trash." With a mocking tone, Hao Jian paused for a moment, his fists mixed with anger suddenly erupted, under the flickering figure, ghostly dodging the two watermelon knives, then his fists ruthless imprinting on the two men's abdomens. "Since you're down, why insist on standing up to court death? It's utterly senseless!" With a synchronized dull sound, the two socially active youths' eyes bulged, their bodies once again flew backwards, rushing towards the wall not far away, while Hao Jian took advantage of their flight to snatch the watermelon knives from their hands. If this sharp weapon flew with them, who knows if it would hit someone? It would be unfortunate if these damn people did not die, but killed innocent bystanders instead. However, as Hao Jian held these two watermelon knives, he hesitated for a moment, then grabbed them again and directly threw them towards the two. "Since you dared to touch my woman, you should leave behind the hands that did it." A cold voice emerged from Hao Jian's mouth. At the same time, two machetes followed swiftly. As the two men crashed into the wall and passed out, the blades descended from above, and a burst of blood splattered, directly severing both their hands! Instantly, the place was awash with blood! At the sight of this gruesome scene, the girls with weaker stomachs clutched their heads in terror, screaming aloud, while some of the boys tried hard to suppress the upheaval in their stomachs, their faces pale. Such brutal scenes they had only seen on television. When had they ever witnessed something in real life? Moreover, they were just college students! "Heh, I guess those two are somewhat lucky." Hao Jian shook his head. Since the two were already unconscious, they couldn't feel their hands being cut off. However, if their wounds were not treated, it might pose a risk to their lives. But what did that have to do with him? "Was it you who subjected my Qingxue to such unknown suffering?" Retracting his gaze from the two men, Hao Jian turned his head to look at the woman in front of him, who made him somewhat nauseous, his tone filled with killing intent. This woman was the instigator of the situation. If it weren't for her causing trouble, Lin Qingxue wouldn't have been beaten by these three people, let alone be left covered in bruises. The accomplices had received their due punishment, but the mastermind in front of him had yet to face her reckoning. As he spoke, Hao Jian stepped forward and within a few strides stood before Zhang Li, casually grabbing her neck with a chilling tone: "Tell me, how do you plan to die?!" With Hao Jian clutching her neck, the piercing coldness emanating from his palm made her momentarily forget the suffocating sensation. Her face went slack, the previous horror of the two men's fate still vivid in her mind. It was hands being cut off! With current medical technology, even if the severed hands could be reattached, they wouldn't be as agile as before, potentially even more painful. "Demon... you're a demon!" Her face gradually turned purple-blue because Hao Jian's grip on her neck brought her close to suffocation. Zhang Li stared at Hao Jian in terror, mumbling incoherently. Seeing Zhang Li in this state, Hao Jian slightly furrowed his brows and then loosened his grip a little, preventing her from being choked to death. Yet, as Hao Jian loosened his grip slightly, Zhang Li still held her breath. Seeing this, Hao Jian could only reach out and pat her back to help her catch her breath. As Zhang Li caught her breath, Hao Jian grabbed her clothes and casually tossed her in front of Lin Qingxue, pointing at Qingxue, and looking at Zhang Li with a cold snort, said, "Now apologize to Qingxue. Only when Qingxue is satisfied can you leave here!" "Of course, you can choose not to apologize, but your fate afterward will be like those people, only worse." "No... I apologize..." Recalling the two men whose hands were severed, Zhang Li shuddered. These three were the local thugs, considered top tier, yet in front of this man, they were nothing but dead pigs. She, Zhang Li, truly underestimated him! If this man had no martial arts skills or had to exert much effort to deal with those three, Zhang Li wouldn't have been so frightened. At worst, she could bow her head this time and wait for a chance to retaliate later. Unfortunately, the strength of this man in front of her was too overpowering, so much so that those three couldn't overcome him, even facing an instant defeat. As a bitter curve formed on the corners of her mouth, Zhang Li bit her lip, lowered her head in front of Lin Qingxue, and muttered an apology with a voice as weak as a mosquito's buzz, "I'm... I'm sorry... it was my fault..." Her heart was filled with envy towards Lin Qingxue. Why did this woman deserve to have such a man to stand up for her? Wasn't she just a little vixen luring away her boyfriend?! But why was there a man willing to protect her, while Zhang Li? She had to rely on her own means to have these local gangsters as her protectors. Once she also wished for a White Prince to personally protect her, only to eventually learn that there was no such thing as a White Prince in this world, just some filthy men. Over time, she mingled with these filthy men, even undergoing a change, becoming more and more depraved, while her peers strove for their dreams, she was regressing further on the street. She had no other means, if seduction could even be considered a means. Thinking of her handsome boyfriend, Zhang Li couldn't help but smile bitterly. This boyfriend just liked her body, not a shred of emotion involved. The thoughts just flashed in her mind for a moment before she threw them away, looking down at the ground, hoping she could just leave here.