The situation was tense because both sides were armed. Seeing that someone was attacking Xiao Rui from behind, Li Yan’s cold expression darkened slightly.
He kicked at the attacker with one leg, quickly turning his body to evade the strike, and his stick crashed down on the man with a crackling sound.
The force behind each blow made people feel chills.
Xiao Rui shrank back and quickly distanced himself. It was terrifying. If he were hit, he wouldn’t be able to get up for at least ten days to half a month.
This made him deeply realize how lenient Li Yan had been during his training.
When he noticed another attack coming, he pushed aside his thoughts and focused on offense and defense.
The fight between the two sides intensified, causing the few onlookers to scatter in fear.
By now, only they and their opponents remained.
Suddenly, Xiao Rui heard a muffled grunt from behind. He turned his head instinctively, but didn’t see the knife coming toward him.
Li Yan quickly moved to his side, pulled him down, and rolled to the ground together.
Xiao Rui quickly got up and asked, “Are you okay?”
“I’m fine.”
Li Yan’s arm trembled in a place Xiao Rui couldn’t see, so he deliberately hid his hand behind him.
“Stay focused. Use everything I taught you.”
“Okay.”
Xiao Rui joined the fight again, while Li Yan stood behind Xiao Rui and switched to holding the stick in his other hand.
Whenever danger approached, Li Yan blocked it.
After the capture, both sides suffered heavy losses, and Li Yan bore multiple wounds.
“Boss, a few got away.”
“Mm. Take the captured ones back. Good work, everyone.”
Xiao Rui approached Li Yan and noticed his numerous injuries. There was an obvious deep gash on his hand. Blood was flowing out, and the bright red color looked extremely eye-catching.
“I can protect myself. Why were you standing next to me, blocking for me?”
Xiao Rui complained, but the concern in his voice was evident.
“Caring for my subordinates is my duty.”
Li Yan replied seriously.
Xiao Rui scoffed, “Such high-minded professional ethics, this isn’t like you.”
Li Yan looked deeply at him, paused for a moment, then said, “Let’s go back.”
“Of course we’re going back. You’re clearly hurt badly.”
Xiao Rui carefully supported him, afraid that he might fall if he wasn’t careful.
Li Yan accepted the help and relaxed his breathing.
They brought him to the hospital, but trouble came again.
Li Yan refused to let the doctors touch him. When Xiao Rui entered, the doctor was furious and kept talking.
“I’ve never seen such a stubborn patient like you. You’ve broken an arm and still resisting.”
“What? A broken arm?! Why didn’t you tell me earlier?”
Xiao Rui’s voice rose.
This person concealed his injuries too well. If the doctor hadn’t mentioned it, he would have thought there was nothing wrong, given how calm Li Yan had appeared!
Thinking about how reckless this person was, Xiao Rui decided he would keep an eye on him in the future no matter what.
Otherwise, he wouldn’t even know how this person might get himself killed.
Although he knew this idea wasn’t good, Xiao Rui couldn’t help but feel frustrated.
As Xiao Rui was about to say something, the doctor had already noticed him the moment he spoke. He looked at him with suspicion.
“Are you his friend?”
“What about it?”
“You’re his friend and didn’t know how serious his injuries were?”
The doctor’s voice suddenly rose and he started to accuse.
