Catching a Bullet Barehanded

"Let go of the boss!"

The bodyguard caught up, raised his gun from a short distance away, and aimed it at him.

But Lu Chengchuan was holding the boss hostage. Afraid that the bullet might hit Chen Qiming, the bodyguard did not dare fire recklessly.

Several female servers got to their feet. Already panicked, they screamed uncontrollably when they saw someone pull out a gun.

"Shut up! Get over there and stay put! No one moves without my say-so!"

The second bodyguard also stood up, drew his pistol, and aimed it at them, ordering them to go wait in the corner.

Once the servers reached the corner, the bodyguard immediately turned his gun on Lu Chengchuan.

The other two people, seeing the guns come out, also moved to the opposite corner, away from the people facing off in the room.

Chen Qiming's head was still spinning from being thrown down. After being shaken several times, he finally came to. Even when he saw that he was being held by an Esper, he was not afraid.

"Kid, this is a crime. When the police get here, you'll be going to prison!" Chen Qiming showed no fear. Even now, he still believed the situation was under control.

"You're still trying to threaten me at a time like this? You think I'd be scared? If I go to prison, you'll die. No one can save you." Lu Chengchuan threw him to the floor again.

Before Chen Qiming could speak, Lu Chengchuan looked at the bodyguard beside him. "A gun's useless if you won't fire it. This thing is so short, it's not even fit to use as a fire poker."

Lu Chengchuan mocked him, not taking either the man or his gun seriously at all.

The people present were used to throwing their weight around, but people who feared neither life nor death were rare—especially an Esper who did not fear death.

Hearing that, Chen Qiming, lying on the floor, felt somewhat helpless. But he had not come this far with clean hands. Since Lu Chengchuan was not afraid to die, then he would grant his wish and let him die...

Chen Qiming raised a hand and gave a slight wave. The bodyguard saw it, and a vicious gleam flashed through his eyes.

The bodyguard took a step back and truly placed his index finger on the trigger. He had made up his mind to kill Lu Chengchuan. Catching sight of him preparing to fire from the corner of his eye, Lu Chengchuan swiftly raised a hand.

Bang!

The bodyguard fired at his chest. The instant the gunshot rang out and the bullet flew forth, Lu Chengchuan reached forward and precisely caught the bullet in his hand.

No one understood what had happened during the whole exchange. Only after the gunshot faded did everyone see the scene before them.

Lu Chengchuan stood where he was, unmoving. There was no blood on him and no sign of any wound. It seemed that his raised palm was holding something.

They saw it with their own eyes, yet none of them could believe it.

Especially the bodyguard who had fired. He was certain his aim had been true. How could this have happened...?

Lu Chengchuan slowly opened his hand. Under the bright lights, a badly deformed bullet lay in his palm. He flipped his hand and tossed it to the floor.

The bullet struck the tile with a crisp clink, instantly jolting everyone awake.

Looking at the completely unharmed Lu Chengchuan, fear began to spread among Chen Qiming and the others. They had imagined many possibilities, but never this one.

"Want to fire a few more shots? In a moment, you won't be able to fire at all."

The pain in his palm rapidly faded. Lu Chengchuan was thrilled inside. He had not used Inner Energy or any protective gear; he had caught a bullet with one hand alone. No one would believe it if he told them, but it had truly happened.

Though he was wildly excited inside, his expression remained calm.

After tossing away the bullet, he turned to the bodyguard who had fired and asked whether he wanted to try shooting a few more times.

The bodyguard looked as though he had seen a ghost. How could he dare shoot again? Terror on his face, he kept backing away with the pistol in hand, stopping only when he reached the wall with nowhere left to retreat.

"Come here."

The private room was silent as a tomb. No one dared respond to Lu Chengchuan. Since they would not speak, he took the initiative. He had not come here to pantomime with them.

Chen Qiming hesitated now. He was afraid something would happen if he went over.

His opponent was a ruthless man who could catch bullets barehanded. If he went over with his ordinary flesh and blood, would he not be torn apart?

But he did not dare refuse. Lu Chengchuan was standing right in front of him. Even if he did not go over, Lu Chengchuan would come to him himself.

"Little brother, it's all a misunderstanding. I didn't know they would do something like this." Chen Qiming walked over, constantly trying to excuse himself.

Lu Chengchuan wanted to laugh. A minute ago, this guy had been calmer than anyone. Now he was desperately making excuses for himself.

Why had he not said he did not know before? Now he knew to explain himself.

"Don't talk nonsense to me. You'd better give me a reason, or from today onward, you won't have another good day." Lu Chengchuan grabbed his collar and lifted him up.

With both feet off the ground, Chen Qiming felt his heart leap into his throat. He feared that if this young man acted impulsively, he would truly kill him.

"I apologize. I apologize to you and your family. I'll never provoke you again. I'll compensate you. I'll give you ten times the compensation."

Chen Qiming intended to spend money to avert disaster. This time, he had run into a real monster. He would need to be more careful when lending money in the future...

"Since you're buying your life with money, forget the apology. Don't bother me again. If I find out you have even the slightest ill intent, don't expect to leave alive!"

Lu Chengchuan did not want to kill anyone yet. Though he could catch bullets barehanded, the country possessed weapons far more powerful than bullets. Before he could truly protect himself, he did not want to stir up trouble. But if someone came knocking and begged to die, he would not show mercy either.

"I'm not extorting you. We'll use the amount on your contract. Ten times that is six million. Remember to transfer the money."

"Fine, fine, no problem. I'll have someone transfer it right away."

Chen Qiming did not hesitate in the slightest on the surface, but inwardly he cursed his subordinates from top to bottom. It was only six hundred thousand, yet they had drawn out such a fierce man. Had he committed too many sins, and was karma finally coming back for him?

"Good. I'll remember you. Don't make me come looking for you again."

He released Chen Qiming and tossed him onto the floor. Lu Chengchuan swept his gaze across everyone in the private room as though committing each of them to memory. Those under his gaze did not dare move. They wanted to lower their heads, but feared provoking him, so they remained frozen where they were.

After looking around once, Lu Chengchuan turned and left the private room.

Even after the door closed, no one inside dared move. Chen Qiming lifted a hand and pointed toward the door, signaling for a bodyguard to check whether Lu Chengchuan had left.

The bodyguard let out a breath and, after steadying himself, slowly walked toward the door.

There was a peephole in the door. The bodyguard peered through it for a while but saw no one outside. After hesitating briefly, he opened the door and stuck his head out, looking both ways.

Once he confirmed Lu Chengchuan was not outside, the bodyguard hurriedly shut the door and turned back to report, "Boss, he's gone."

"What the hell is going on with you people? Who was he? Which bastard handled this deal?"

With Lu Chengchuan gone, Chen Qiming immediately questioned his subordinates, especially Wu Weigang, who had brought Lu Chengchuan here. His eyes flashed viciously, and his expression turned far more ferocious.

After entering the private room, Wu Weigang had not said a word from beginning to end. He had not been in any position to speak in that situation.

Now that his boss was asking, Wu Weigang did not know the exact details either. He was only responsible for reviewing the contract; the salesmen under him knew the particulars.

"Boss, I don't know either. I just sent people to collect the money as usual. Then several of my men brought him here, and he forced me to come here. I... I'll go back and ask the salesmen right away..."