Xiao Bing knew he was no match for Xu Xiangbei. His face grew paler as the fight went on, and the more he fought, the more anxious he became. The alcohol-induced daze had completely dissipated.

He put on a fierce facade, relentlessly throwing punches, creating a flurry of fist shadows. The private room in the KTV was filled with the whooshing sound of fists. Although his attack seemed frenzied, he kept glancing towards the door from the corner of his eye, ready to escape.

He thought he had made his intentions seamless, but Xu Xiangbei had noticed every bit of his eye movements and actions.

Xu Xiangbei evaded with ease, as if playing a game with a child, and sneered while saying, "Can you show me a bit of respect and watch me as you fight? How are you going to hit me if you don’t watch?"

Xiao Bing was scared out of his wits. After throwing a fierce punch, he suddenly bolted towards the door. Just as he twisted the doorknob and opened it, he was met by an ugly bald man with a knife scar on his face standing outside.

The bald man was Iron Head, who landed a punch on Xiao Bing’s chest.

Xiao Bing only saw a flash before him, not realizing he had been struck by Iron Head’s bald head. His chest hurt intensely as a powerful force sent him flying backward, landing right in Xu Xiangbei’s arms.

Xu Xiangbei held Xiao Bing with a wicked smile.

Xiao Bing wanted to struggle, but his chest and lower back throbbed with pain, and a mouthful of blood surged up, spilling onto the ground.

The pain in his chest was from Iron Head’s headbutt, causing a significant internal injury.

The pain in his lower back came from Xu Xiangbei’s reversal of heaven’s eight needles strike, sending icy inner strength surging into his meridians, sealing them and preventing him from using inner strength.

If Xiao Bing forced himself to use inner strength, he would harm his heart vein, at worst like Xiao Ye, losing all his powers, at worst his heart vein breaking and dying.

He felt like a child terrified beyond belief, rendered powerless, as if caught by a demon’s claw, fearfully looking at Xu Xiangbei,

screaming like a girl afraid of being humiliated, "Let go of me, you pervert."

Xu Xiangbei sighed softly, "I was afraid you’d fall and hurt yourself, that’s why I held you. Yet, you don’t know a good heart, you even call names, I’d rather help an old lady than help you."

When Xu Xiangbei released his grip, Xiao Bing’s legs went soft, and he collapsed to the ground. Trying to get up, a massive pain surged through his chest, causing blood to well up and seep from his mouth corners.

Standing by the door, Iron Head glanced respectfully and bowed to Xu Xiangbei, "Dr. Xu, any other orders?"

Xu Xiangbei smirked, "No need, Iron Head, just watch the door, don’t let anyone in or out."

Iron Head smiled wryly, reduced to a mere doorman, but dared not disobey Xu Xiangbei, replying respectfully, "Yes, Dr. Xu."

The KTV room door closed again, and through the door crack, Iron Head’s figure could be seen still guarding the door.

Xu Xiangbei approached the seated Xiao Bing with a wicked smile, holding a cellphone.

Xiao Bing saw Xu Xiangbei approaching, a chill rising from his spine, turning his face pale. He raised a fist, "Don’t come any closer; I’ll hit you if you do."

Xu Xiangbei sneered, "Try punching me; you’ll feel like needles piercing your chest. I’ve sealed your meridians; better listen to me and stay still."

Raising his fist halfway, Xiao Bing indeed felt sharp pain as if thousands of ice needles were piercing his chest, causing tears to stream.

Xiao Bing cried out, "Brother, please forgive me. I shouldn’t have fought you that day. Please, have mercy."

Xu Xiangbei coldly chuckled, "Keep pretending. We’re talking about that highway service area incident. Don’t act clueless. If you do, I’ll use the Bone-Cracking Hand to extract the truth."

Knowing what the Bone-Cracking Hand entailed, Xiao Bing was nearly scared to urinate, aware that no ordinary person could endure such torture.

He stared blankly at Xu Xiangbei, knowing the situation was hopeless, and that his back-door assassination attempt on Xu Xiangbei was known.

His face ashen, "I fired the shot, but I was just following orders, no grudge against you, merely took the money."

Xu Xiangbei sneered, "Good, just own up and confess; I’ll record a video."

Xu Xiangbei raised his cellphone high, filming Xiao Bing as he narrated the incident of shooting Ah Rong. 𝕗𝕣𝐞𝐞𝘄𝐞𝚋𝚗𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗹.𝚌𝕠𝚖

With the recording complete, Xu Xiangbei relaxed on the sofa, uncorked a fine Bordeaux red wine he had brought, and poured it into a crystal glass.

He called towards the door, "Iron Head, want to come in for a drink?"

Hearing Xu Xiangbei, Iron Head cheerfully sat beside him.

"That’s a fine wine, Doctor Xu. Thanks for the drink."

Xu Xiangbei swirled the amber wine, smiling, "No need to thank me. I should thank you for identifying that punk. He truly chose hell over heaven’s path."

Enjoying the wine, Iron Head flattered Xu Xiangbei, "Your enemy is also the enemy of Boss Peng and me; better kill a thousand wrongfully than miss one."

"What about your Boss Peng?"

"Boss Peng’s been at the food processing plant these days; I’m in charge here."

"Wow, you’re in charge now, congratulations."

Glaring intensely at Xiao Bing, Iron Head chuckled, "Dr. Xu, should I help you teach him a lesson?"

Xiao Bing knew escape was impossible; neither Xu Xiangbei nor Iron Head were easy opponents. Tears and snot ran down his face.

He kowtowed to Xu Xiangbei, "Brother, please, spare me. I’ll do anything for you if you don’t report me; I don’t want to go to jail."

Xu Xiangbei took a sip of wine and sneered, "Now you plead for mercy, did you think of this fate when you fired? "

Xiao Bing, terrified, kowtowed until blood oozed from his forehead. He cried, "I deserve to die; I was momentarily foolish. Please, brother, give me a chance to mend my ways."

Seeing Xiao Bing’s pitiful state, Xu Xiangbei coldly laughed, "Fine, I’ll give you a chance. Leave, but remember, your life is owed to me. Live righteously, or I’ll use this video to send you to jail, understand?"

Hearing this, Xiao Bing’s tears gave way to a grateful smile, "Thank you, Dr. Xu, for sparing me. I promise to live rightly from now on."

Iron Head questioned, surprised, "You’re just letting him go?"

"Let him leave, hope he turns a new leaf."

Regaining some strength, Xiao Bing staggered off the ground, trembling as he left the KTV.