What You Said Is Very Hurtful

Fang Mo's strike had been meant to kill. How could such a fragile spot as the ear temple possibly withstand it?

Mountain Breaking Claw let out a shrill scream, clutching his ears with both hands as he staggered back.

Blood streamed from his mouth, nose, eyes, and ears, making him look like a savage ghost.

After retreating several steps, he crashed into the iron cage. His body bounced back, only for him to fall stiffly forward.

His body twitched on the ground as blood flowed out from beneath him.

The entire venue fell deathly silent. Mountain Breaking Claw had actually lost.

The sudden reversal left many people unable to process what had happened.

"He really won!"

Xu Manli's pretty face was filled with shock, but it was quickly replaced by joy.

Fang Mo's survival eased much of the guilt in her heart. Only then did she realize that her palms were soaked in sweat.

"Fuck Mountain Breaking Claw! Pay me back my money!"

"He won! I bet on Iron Mask—I turned a hundred thousand into a hundred and fifty thousand!"

"Iron Mask, I want to sleep with you!"

"Iron Mask, I love you!"

In the stands, some people furiously hurled bottles and cursed Mountain Breaking Claw, while others shouted excitedly. Many women, their faces flushed red, screamed themselves hoarse.

Qin Yuanping's face was so gloomy it seemed water might drip from it.

He wanted nothing more than to tear Mountain Breaking Claw into ten thousand pieces. He had had such a perfect opportunity, yet he had failed to press his advantage.

Instead, he had given his opponent time to rest, allowing his opponent's boxing skills to break through.

"Young Master Qin, I told you—until the final moment, there is never any certain winner or loser. I'll gladly take these ten million!"

Chen Yeming laughed heartily as he looked at Qin Yuanping.

He was feeling incomparably delighted. Today had been absolutely satisfying—ten million in hand, and Qin Yuanping was angry enough to spit blood.

"I should thank Young Master Qin too. I won nearly five million!"

Young Master Zhou said with a smile as well.

"Don't celebrate too soon!"

Qin Yuanping forcibly suppressed his anger, his smile returning as he said mildly, "This was only an appetizer. We'll see the real contest soon enough!"

"You couldn't win this match, and you won't win the next one either!"

Young Master Chen said with a smile.

A faint smile appeared on Qin Yuanping's face. "Young Master Chen, shall we make the stakes bigger?"

"How big?"

Chen Yeming smiled faintly as well. "One hundred million. Do you have it?"

Qin Yuanping swept his gaze across the boxing gym and pointed with his finger.

"How about we wager the Iron Stone Boxing Gym?"

Everyone present showed slight changes in expression. Qin Yuanping was serious about this?

Setting aside Iron Stone's real estate and renovations alone, it generated tens of millions in income every year. Its valuation had to be at least two or three hundred million, yet he was directly wagering the Iron Stone Boxing Gym. What a huge move.

Chen Yeming had known all along, but fury still rose in his heart. He said coldly, "You want to wager against my Iron Stone Boxing Gym, Young Master Qin? What are you prepared to put up?"

Qin Yuanping had long been prepared. With a wave of his hand, someone behind him stepped forward and placed a case on the table.

With a click, Qin Yuanping opened the briefcase and turned it around to display its contents before Chen Yeming.

"This is the property deed to Lijiang Building. Is that enough to match Iron Stone?"

The crowd broke into another commotion. Qin Yuanping was truly serious this time.

Lijiang Building was an important Qin Family asset. The fact that he could bring it out showed that this was the will of the entire Qin Family.

Young Master Zhou looked gravely at Chen Yeming, waiting to see what he would do.

"What is it, Young Master Chen? Don't dare?"

Qin Yuanping asked with a half-smile.

"Fine. I'll take the bet!"

Chen Yeming abruptly snapped the briefcase shut and said in a deep voice.

"He took it—they really made the bet! Have they gone insane?"

"This isn't simple. The Chen and Qin Families have brought their conflict out into the open. It looks like Yunyang is truly about to see the skies change!"

Everyone in the room murmured among themselves.

Anyone could see the flashing blades and drawn swords of today's confrontation. They had originally thought it was merely a clash between two young masters, but now it seemed to be a struggle between two forces.

"Alright, Young Master Chen, straightforward as ever. Then let's settle this once and for all!"

Qin Yuanping laughed heartily, showing none of the anger one might expect after losing ten million.

In the stands, Guan Lu watched Fang Mo leave the iron cage and rose to her feet as well.

"I'm heading out for a moment!"

"Senior Sister Guan, I'll go with you!"

Chu Silin hurriedly stood up and said.

"No need. You all stay here and watch!"

Guan Lu refused Chu Silin and quickly left the booth, her steps somewhat hurried.

Chi Jing's eyes flickered slightly as she watched Guan Lu's departing figure. She knew what Guan Lu was going to do.

She definitely wanted to confirm whether Iron Mask was Fang Mo. The corners of Chi Jing's lips lifted in faint mockery. In her view, it was simply impossible.

Guan Lu quickly left the stands and went downstairs by the stairway outside.

Iron Mask had just passed beneath the stands to enter this place. He had to be in the passageway below. When she reached the lower floor, she spotted the door at once.

She hurried over and pulled at the door, but it was locked.

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At that moment, she saw Iron Mask following a staff member down the passageway.

Guan Lu shoved at the door several times, but it was too thick and heavy to open. Seeing Iron Mask's back about to disappear, she cried out urgently:

"Fang Mo!"

She stared fixedly at Fang Mo's back, but she was disappointed.

Fang Mo's figure vanished around the corner without even pausing.

"Could I have guessed wrong?"

Guan Lu's gaze was filled with doubt. Somewhat disappointed, she slapped the door once and turned to leave.

What she did not know was that Fang Mo had heard her call. He had simply happened to reach the corner at that moment. His steps paused slightly, but he did not stop.

Fang Mo did not know who had called for him. The voice had been unclear, with the music in the venue deafening. He could only make out that it was a woman's voice.

But his identity here was confidential and could not be exposed, so rather than stopping, he left directly.

When the door opened, Fang Mo stood in the doorway and froze slightly. Someone was standing inside the room.

Xu Manli.

She stood there gracefully, a warm smile on her face as she looked at the staff member.

"You can go now!"

"Yes, Manager Xu!"

The staff member answered and turned to leave, carefully pulling the door shut behind him.

Xu Manli looked at Fang Mo, who was still standing there without moving, then smiled slightly and pointed at a seat.

"Sit down! I'll apply some medicine for you!"

"This medicine isn't poisoned, is it?"

Fang Mo said calmly.

Xu Manli's hand, which had been opening the medicine box, paused slightly. She turned back to look at Fang Mo, a hurt smile appearing on her face.

"That really hurts to hear."

"Is there anything more hurtful than being sold out?"

Fang Mo remained unmoved, his tone calm.

"If I told you I didn't know either, would you believe me?"

Xu Manli opened her large, watery eyes and looked at Fang Mo. They were filled with sincerity and apology.

Fang Mo looked at her as well. Their gazes met like that for a full thirty seconds.

For some reason, Xu Manli began to feel unable to bear it. It was not because she felt guilty; it was because looking into his eyes gave her a heart-stirring feeling she had never experienced in all these years.

She actually felt herself becoming dazed and flustered. Just as she was about to look away, Fang Mo spoke.

"I believe you."

Fang Mo walked over, sat beside her, and directly took off his shirt, revealing his fair upper body.

"What are you doing?"

Xu Manli instantly panicked and hurriedly backed away. Looking at Fang Mo's finely sculpted physique, her face reddened slightly, her heart pounding like a startled deer.

"Weren't you going to apply medicine for me?"

Fang Mo looked at her, question in his eyes.

"Oh!"

Only then did Xu Manli come to her senses, and her face instantly flushed even redder.

She cursed herself inwardly. What scene haven't I seen? And yet I actually lost my composure in front of some young boy.

Still, she had weathered plenty of storms and was no innocent little girl. She quickly calmed down, stepped forward, and began applying medicine to Fang Mo.

"Eh, it looks like the wounds on your body are healing quickly?"

Xu Manli was somewhat surprised as she applied the medicine. She had clearly seen just how serious Fang Mo's injuries were up on the stage earlier.

Fang Mo noticed it too. His wounds were nearly healed, especially those on his hands. He knew this was one of the benefits brought by advancing.

"I took some healing pills!"

"No wonder!"

Only then did Xu Manli put aside her doubts. As she rubbed medicine onto him, she said softly, "You'd better not come to the boxing gym for the time being. That Mountain Breaking Claw was someone the Qin Family hired. They may not let you off. You killed Mountain Breaking Claw, so the Xiongying Martial Arts School may come looking for revenge too!"

"Someone from the Qin Family?"

Fang Mo abruptly raised his head and looked at Xu Manli.

Xu Manli smiled faintly. "That's right. Qin Yuanping was the one who made the bet with us. You made him lose money, so he definitely won't let you off!"

A cold gleam flashed through Fang Mo's eyes. He had not expected Mountain Breaking Claw to have been hired by the Qin Family.

Perfect. This could count as collecting a bit of interest. He nodded. "Alright, I understand!"

"The medicine's done!"

After finishing the application, Xu Manli glanced at the ring and said, "Leave later. It's best if you wait until the event ends, then blend into the crowd and go with them. Don't let anyone keep an eye on you!"

With that, she carried the medicine box away.

Fang Mo watched Xu Manli's departing figure, puzzled. He could not understand why Xu Manli was being so kind to him.

Was it to atone for something?

But then a thought arose in his heart.

Suddenly, his expression changed.

Xu Manli might already know who he was. Otherwise, she would not have mentioned Qin Yuanping.

He no longer hesitated and decided to follow Xu Manli's advice.

He changed into a fresh set of clothes, quietly left through the passageway, opened the door from the inside, and made his way to the boxing gym's spectator stands.

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