Do You Know Who I Am?

Do You Know Who I Am?

Su Qiu had heard of the theory that Earth, Wind, Water, Fire created the world in his previous life. He had not expected it to be the same on Douluo Continent.

Before the two could continue their conversation,

a commotion erupted outside, and the flow of the crowd headed toward the depths of the snack street.

Elsewhere, Tang Wulin followed Xie Xie into a shop. The stove was covered in blazing burners. Beef simmered until tender in clay pots, its fragrance rushing straight into their noses. Half the seats at the five square tables were occupied.

The warm steam, carrying the scent of meat, dispelled the chill from outside.

"It smells so good. I didn't expect you to like this kind of food, Xie Xie," Tang Wulin said in surprise.

Xie Xie was no longer as cold and aloof as usual. He said softly, "My mother used to love this shop's beef the most."

Uncle Li, the owner, came over with a smile and familiarly served them two portions of braised beef in clay pots, white rice, and side dishes. "Xie Xie brought a friend? The side dishes are on the house."

He reached out and rubbed Xie Xie's head. Xie Xie, who usually hated being touched, did not dodge. He even smiled.

The sight completely overturned Tang Wulin's impression of him.

"What are you waiting for? Eat."

The beef melted in his mouth, and the gravy soaked into the rice. Tang Wulin could not stop eating.

Xie Xie suddenly called Uncle Li over and ordered ten more portions. He had long since figured out Tang Wulin's appetite, making Tang Wulin scratch his head awkwardly.

They chatted as they ate, but Xie Xie's eyes suddenly reddened. "My mother gave me my name. She said it was to be grateful for her encounter with my father. But when she was gravely ill, my father did not even come back to see her one last time."

He lay sprawled over the table, shedding his usual cold arrogance.

Uncle Li brought over more beef. He had been watching Xie Xie all along, and he sighed as he explained to Tang Wulin, "This child was first brought here by his mother. Later on, he came alone every time. You're the first friend I've ever seen Xie Xie bring here." Hearing this, Tang Wulin patted Xie Xie on the back.

Xie Xie wiped away his tears, then glared at him. "Forget about this. You're not allowed to mention it again!"

Then the two exchanged smiles, and the atmosphere gradually warmed again.

After they had eaten their fill, they walked side by side down the street to digest their food.

Xie Xie suddenly pointed at the shop where they had just eaten. "What's going on over there?"

The area around the braised beef shop was packed with people. His heart tightened, and he immediately ran over.

When he got closer, he saw that the stove in front of the shop had been overturned. Clay pots lay shattered across the ground, and beef broth had spilled everywhere.

Uncle Li lay at the entrance, blood at the corner of his mouth and one eye slowly swelling shut. He cried at three burly men, "This is how I make my living!"

The leader, Guang Long, stood bare-chested, a dragon tattoo on his arm. He snorted coldly. "No protection money, no shop!"

"Brother Guang Long, it's not that I won't pay. I really don't have any money. I spent it all on my family's medical bills." Uncle Li cried bitterly, "Please stop smashing things. If I don't have money to treat my wife, I don't want to live either."

Guang Long showed no sympathy. "What does it have to do with me whether you live or die? If you don't have money, don't run a shop. Find someone who can pay and let them take this place. Get lost. Stop taking up space here."

"Uncle Li!" Xie Xie rushed over and helped Uncle Li up.

Tang Wulin glared at Guang Long. "How can you treat Uncle Li like this?"

Seeing that they were only two children, Guang Long laughed arrogantly. "Little brats think they can meddle in my business? Get lost!"

He raised a hand to shove Tang Wulin, but Tang Wulin threw a punch. Guang Long staggered, then lunged back at him. Their fists collided, and Tang Wulin was actually forced back two steps. Guang Long was incredibly strong, and two Soul Rings appeared around him.

Just as Guang Long reached for Tang Wulin again, Tang Wulin summoned Blue Silver Grass with his right hand, instantly binding Guang Long's limbs.

Seizing the opportunity with perfect coordination, Xie Xie placed his dagger against Guang Long's neck. "Apologize to Uncle Li, then compensate him! Otherwise, I'll kill you!"

Guang Long was not afraid. He sneered. "Little brat, do you dare kill me?"

Xie Xie had never killed anyone, but rage had already surged through him.

Xie Xie pressed the dagger down, only to discover that Guang Long's skin had turned iron-gray and his neck was as hard as a block of iron.

Guang Long threw a punch at Xie Xie.

"Watch out!" Tang Wulin warned as he yanked on the Blue Silver Grass wrapped around Guang Long.

At that moment, a figure abruptly appeared beside Guang Long and pressed down with one hand. Guang Long immediately went limp and collapsed to the ground.

Once Xie Xie reacted and saw who it was, he was instantly overjoyed. "Su Qiu!"

"What happened?"

Su Qiu had heard the commotion and learned that someone was smashing up a shop and fighting, so he had hurried over.

He could not help everyone, but if he came across something like this, he would not let it slide.

And this was the scene he found when he arrived.

After a quick look, Su Qiu remembered that this was something that had happened in the Original Work. Although his presence had changed things, Xie Xie often came to this shop. Sooner or later, he would have clashed with Guang Long regardless.

But he still needed to get the facts straight first.

Seeing Su Qiu arrive, Tang Wulin ran over and recounted everything with Xie Xie.

"Oh? You're pretty arrogant. You even said no one would dare kill you." Hearing that it was just as he had thought, Su Qiu stepped on Guang Long's head.

In his eyes, people like this were worse than Evil Soul Masters. Evil Soul Masters deserved to die, so Guang Long deserved it even more.

Guang Long tried to push away the foot on his head, but he could not muster any strength. "Kid, do you know who I am? My brother is Guang Biao, captain of Eastsea City's Mecha Corps!"

"Then do you know who I am?" Su Qiu raised an eyebrow and suddenly bent down, lightly tapping the dragon tattoo on Guang Long's arm with his fingertip. That was where he had blocked the point in the other man's meridians that controlled the circulation of Soul Power.

Guang Long instantly went limp, as though all the bones had been pulled from his body. The more he tried to use his Soul Power, the more pain made his entire body tremble. Even his curses were stuck in his throat.

The two lackeys beside him had trembling legs. Not one of them dared step forward, since even Guang Long was completely unable to resist.

Someone in the crowd gasped softly. "Isn't that Guang Long? Someone has finally put him in his place!"

Others quietly chimed in, "Uncle Li is such a good man. His wife is bedridden, and this shop is all that keeps them going. Guang Long is truly despicable!"

Those words drifted into Guang Long's ears. His face turned liver-red, but he could only grit his teeth and force himself to hold on. "Y-you dare hurt me? My big brother will definitely—"

"Hurt you?" Su Qiu shook his head. "You just asked Xie Xie whether he dared to kill you."

"Now, why don't you guess whether I dare?" His voice was soft, but it carried a chilling pressure.

Guang Long was truly afraid now. He could tell that this person was completely different from Xie Xie just now. His voice trembled. "I-I was wrong. I'll compensate Uncle Li for his shop. I'll apologize." All his earlier arrogance had vanished, leaving only terror across his face.

Su Qiu turned to Xie Xie, who was supporting Uncle Li. "Do you know how much the losses are?"

Xie Xie immediately discussed it with Uncle Li and named the amount.

Guang Long hurriedly had his lackeys take out the money, then apologized beneath Su Qiu's foot.

Uncle Li looked at the Federal Coins before him, then at the trembling Guang Long. In the end, he sighed. "The money is enough. Just don't come cause trouble again."

"Don't worry. He won't come cause trouble again." Su Qiu shook his head slightly, reassuring Uncle Li.

Since he had stepped in to help, he would see it through to the end. He had originally planned to kill Guang Long outright. But after seeing Uncle Li's worried expression and the crowd around them, he felt that would leave a bad impression.

Better to send Guang Long to prison for life.

Su Qiu was confident that once he sent Guang Long in, even his so-called Mecha Corps captain brother would not be able to get him out.

That was the confidence his background gave him.

As for all that talk about elements... I was just making it up, so don't take it seriously. I'm talking nonsense.