I Not Only Have a Gun, I Also Have a Permit!

Martial arts naturally included movement techniques, and Li Ye had seen people flying around and moving along walls when he was in school, which had filled him with longing at the time.

The Seventy-two Thunder Legs martial art at the Thunderclap Martial Hall he used to belong to also seemed to have considerable skill in movement techniques. Li Ye had even thought that once he broke through to the Dragon Gate Realm, he would definitely experience it.

Later on...

Whoosh!

The sound of wind echoed again. Seeing the person stomp on plants and leap into the air once more, they arrived at Li Ye's side and reached out to grab him. Li Ye, while running, pushed off the ground with his left foot and leaped to the right, seizing the momentum to change direction and dart into a small alley ahead.

But he stopped after only a few steps.

The alley was blocked off!

Whoosh!

The sound of wind came from behind. Li Ye turned around and saw the man with the dragon tattoo flying over again. He stomped on the adjacent buildings with his feet, spun in mid-air, and landed.

"You think you can outrun me?"

He sneered, "Don't you know I know movement techniques?"

As if from channeling energy, his Blood Essence surged with rhythmic pulses, leaping three times.

He was a Three Dragon Gate martial artist!

As he spoke, the people behind him also caught up, gathering behind him, all with unfriendly expressions.

There were always those who couldn't achieve true martial arts mastery but had trained at a martial hall. After entering society, they couldn't stand the boredom and refused to live mundane lives.

Since they couldn't make it in the larger society, they could at least get by in a smaller one. So, they formed gangs and called each other brothers. The people Li Ye was facing now were likely such a group.

But this didn't seem to be about these disreputable gang issues...

Li Ye's mind stirred, and he asked, "The Ren Family?"

"What Ren Family, what not? I don't know. You just bumped into my little brother, and now you're trying to run away? We're going to teach you a lesson."

A cold smile appeared on his face. He drew a short blade, about the length of his forearm, from behind his back and gripped it in reverse.

"I really don't like your attitude of trying to escape. Are those legs of yours that amazing? I'll sever your leg tendons and see if you can run then. Remember, it's Eagle Brother of East City who's teaching you this lesson!"

This kid had just activated his Blood Essence and seemed to be a One Dragon Gate martial artist, but it didn't matter. He was a Three Dragon Gate martial artist, and he even had a weapon.

Dealing with a kid like this would be a piece of cake.

A sinister grin spread across his face. He lifted his foot, about to charge.

At this moment, Li Ye's hand also reached into his backpack, unzipped it, and fumbled for something.

"Clever!"

The man praised, "But it's useless. It's too late to pay now. You're getting a lesson today no matter what! Just stand still, and you'll suffer less!"

He took a step forward, but after just two steps, he froze, his hair standing on end.

A dark gun barrel was pointed directly at him.

Li Ye held the Desert Eagle, thumb flicking off the safety, and said, "Clever about what? Thinking I'm going to take out what you want? I'll take a lesson? You'll take a bullet, and then I'll take this lesson!"

The appearance of the gun caused all the lackeys behind the man to collectively step back.

"Fake!"

The man gritted his teeth, "Trying to scare me with a fake gun? You're a student, and you have a Desert Eagle?"

Bang!

As soon as he finished speaking, the gun roared. Sparks erupted from the muzzle, and the bullet, powerful enough to shatter stones, exploded into a large bloody mess on his leg, creating a gaping hole in his thigh.

"Ah! Ah!!"

The man knelt on the ground, dropping his short blade. He clutched his thigh tightly, howling in pain.

Whoosh!

The lackeys behind him scattered like startled birds, each one fearing they'd be shot if they were too slow.

"Keep howling, and the next shot will be your last."

Li Ye pointed the gun at his head, causing the man to immediately shut his mouth.

Pan Zhengyang was right.

Sometimes this thing was indeed more useful than martial arts.

"I ask, you answer."

Li Ye said, "Did the Ren Family send you?"

"I really don't know any Ren Family!" he wailed.

Bang!

The bullet pierced his other leg, causing him to cry out in pain again. He curled up, his head hitting the ground, trembling from the agony.

But no matter how much pain he was in, he had to speak, or he wouldn't even have the chance to feel pain later.

"I really don't know, truly! My boss found me and said he wanted to teach you a lesson, that you were reckless. He really just wanted to teach you a lesson and then snatch a pair of chopsticks from your bag!"

"Tell me in detail, and if you miss a single word, I'll blast your balls off first!" Li Ye said coldly.

Under the threat of death and his balls, he spilled everything like a bamboo tube pouring out beans, not only recounting the events but also his entire life story.

His name was Liu Ying, forty years old, a major local thug. He had achieved success in martial arts and was indeed a Three Dragon Gate martial artist.

He used to be a preparatory student. He broke through to the Dragon Gate realm just before the college entrance exams. Knowing his martial arts aptitude wasn't great and that university wouldn't be of much use, he decided to go out and make a name for himself in society.

Relying on his aggressive nature, he gathered a group of martial arts students who hadn't reached the Dragon Gate realm. Later, he gained the appreciation of a wealthy local who put him in charge of a nightclub and some construction projects. His income naturally surpassed that of ordinary Dragon Gate Realm martial artists.

With money, he bought many tonics and supplements. As he trained, he also reached the Three Dragon Gate realm.

Originally, at his age, his Blood Essence wasn't at its peak and was gradually declining. He was thinking of slowly retiring. However, his boss found him and asked him to deal with a student, teach him a lesson, and coincidentally, snatch a pair of chopsticks.

His boss was still his boss. Although he was a Three Dragon Gate martial artist, in modern society, he was no different from an ordinary person and had to obey.

The boss had figured out the target's route and knew he would pass this road. Liu Ying arranged for a subordinate who had practiced Iron Body Technique to block Li Ye, intending to surround him, stab him a couple of times, snatch the chopsticks, and leave.

It was just meant to be a lesson for a student; it wasn't life-threatening. Even if they were investigated, they could find someone to take the blame, pay some money, and settle it.

If the job was done well, the reward he received would be more than the effort he put in.

Li Ye raised an eyebrow. "That's it?"

Seeing Li Ye raise his gun again, Liu Ying quickly shouted, "It's true! You have to believe me! Brother, you can't be impulsive. You're still young, you can't go down the path of crime!"

"You dare to lecture me?!" Li Ye laughed in anger. He moved the gun barrel to his arm, preparing to shoot him again.

Bang! Bang!

But just then, two gunshots rang out from the side. The muzzle flashes erupted above Li Ye's head. Two police officers in uniform, leaping over the eaves on both sides of the alley, quickly landed beside Li Ye.

More heads appeared at the previously empty alley entrance.

It seemed Liu Ying's subordinates had called the police!

"Don't move!"

The two police officers pointed their guns at Li Ye from either side. "Put down your gun!"

Liu Ying looked as if he had seen saviors, his voice trembling with excitement, "Officers! Help me, officers! He's trying to kill me!"

One of the officers close by formed his hand into a claw, as if to grab Li Ye's wrist in a grappling move.

The speed was equally astonishing. Li Ye couldn't react at all. Just as the officer grabbed his wrist, he quickly said, "I have credentials!"

The hand gripping his wrist clearly hesitated for a moment.

Li Ye took out his ID from his pocket with his other hand. "Li Ye, Pest Control Bureau!"

The black ID card, with its national emblem lines made of real gold, gleamed slightly. The ID was opened, revealing a Xiezhi on top and Li Ye's photo below. To the police officer's eyes, it was instantly clear whether it was fake or not.

Let alone impersonating, most people wouldn't even know about this bureau, and those who did would never dare to impersonate.

Snap!

The officer who had been gripping Li Ye's wrist smoothly withdrew his hand and lowered his gun.

"Apologies, may I see it?"

The officer saluted before speaking. "It's not that we don't believe you, but just to be safe..."

Li Ye handed him the ID without hesitation.

In fact, there was no need to look. The officer knew as soon as he touched it that the material wasn't fake. After a closer look, he returned the ID to Li Ye and gave another salute.

"We received a call and came here. I apologize, there must have been a misunderstanding. Could you explain the situation?"

Li Ye nodded. "I understand. I was attacked, and now I suspect they are involved in a demon incident. You know, Director Pan ordered a thorough investigation previously."

Upon hearing this, the two officers instantly became solemn.

They were not only aware of Director Pan's order to thoroughly investigate the martial arts training industry but were also the ones carrying it out!

"Understood!"

The officer glanced at the thugs gathering outside and took out his walkie-talkie. "Don't let anyone outside escape!"

Then, he looked at Li Ye. "How should we handle this?"

"Take them all in for questioning. I need to report this," Li Ye said sternly.

"No, that's not right! Officer, he has a gun! He was trying to kill people!"

Seeing that the situation had escalated beyond his expectations, Liu Ying despaired. "You should arrest him!"

"Not only do I have a gun..."

Li Ye sneered. "I also have credentials!"

The two officers stepped forward, each taking one of Liu Ying's arms, and dragged the now-desperate thug out of the alley.

"Damn it! Do you really think I'm easy to bully!"

After they were completely gone, Li Ye cursed. "Calling for backup? Only you can do that?"

He not only had a gun and credentials...

He also had a phone!