Chapter 961: Only the Brave Cross the River!
“Stop!”
As he spoke, Li Yi walked slowly up to Lin Luolan and said, looking at him, “Detective Lin, I advise you not to do this!”
“Mr. Li, I also advise you not to get involved in this matter, or else…”
Lin Luolan didn’t finish his sentence, but the threat in his words was clear to everyone.
“Detective Lin, do you know that the last person who threatened me is now six feet under!” Li Yi said calmly.
Hearing this, a flicker of panic flashed across Lin Luolan’s face.
If anyone else had said that, he would have slapped them across the face on the spot, but since it was Li Yi speaking, he really had to carefully consider the consequences.
Others might not know the truth about that chaotic battle a few months ago, but as Chief Inspector of the General Chinese Division, Lin Luolan was well aware of the details.
Back then, that fool Gusta, relying on the strength of the mercenaries and assassins he’d brought from Europe—and with the local powerhouse, the South Monkey Gang, backing him—had tried to take out Li Yi by unconventional means after losing a business battle.
But what he never could have imagined was that in just one night, the South Monkey Gang—which had just been promoted to a first-class syndicate—was wiped out by Li Yi’s Shield Security Company. The gang’s leader, deputy leader, and twelve chapter heads were all slaughtered overnight.
Furthermore, the eight assassins and 19 mercenaries that Gusta had brought over from Europe were also completely wiped out—most were killed, and a small number were captured.
In that battle, Li Yi’s men effortlessly wiped out the South Monkey Gang and Gusta’s forces without alerting the police or other gangs. Over a hundred were secretly executed, and more than a thousand members of the South Monkey Gang were taken into custody by Shield Security.
As for the mastermind, Gusta, not only was he arrested, but under pressure from the other side, he was forced to pay compensation and received a prison sentence; he is currently serving time in prison.
Now that Li Yi had brought up this old matter, even Lin Luolan, as Chief Inspector of the Chinese Division, had to exercise caution.
But considering the power behind him, Lin Luolan silently steeled herself, then fixed her gaze on Li Yi and said, “Mr. Li, we are not thugs like the South Monkey Gang. We represent the government. Do you intend to oppose the government?”
Li Yi snorted derisively. “It’s nothing but a colonial puppet government. It doesn’t represent the six million people of Hong Kong Island, let alone justice. What’s there to fear in opposing it?”
“Mr. Li, you must understand: even a mighty dragon cannot overpower a local snake. I’m determined to arrest these people today!” Lin Luolan reaffirmed her stance.
“A strong dragon can’t overpower a local snake?”
Li Yi chuckled and said, “I wonder if Inspector Lin has ever heard this saying!”
“What saying?”
“A fierce dragon doesn’t cross the river!”
As he spoke, the smile on Li Yi’s face had completely vanished, and the chill in his eyes sent a shiver down the spine of even Lin Luolan, the seasoned Chief Inspector of the General Chinese Division.
“So what if they’re the ‘Fierce Dragons’? Don’t try to scare me. I, Lin Luolan, am no Gusta, and the Hong Kong Island Police Station is no South Monkey Gang…”
No sooner had she finished speaking than a series of muffled explosions suddenly rang out from the distant city. The deafening roar and tremors were so intense that even Lin Luolan, Li Yi, and the others, who were in the far suburbs, could hear them clearly.
Just as Lin Luolan was wondering what on earth was happening, Li Yi suddenly chuckled and said, “Inspector Lin, it looks like there’s been an explosion in the city. I just wonder if those blasts came from your own house?”
Hearing this, Lin Luolan’s face turned pale. She pointed at Li Yi and said, “Mainlander… Hong Kong is a society governed by the rule of law. Don’t go causing trouble…”
“Smack!”
His reply was a resounding slap!
The one who struck him was none other than Li Yi!
He stared at Lin Luolan’s swollen right cheek and said coldly, “You’re talking about the rule of law now? What were you doing just a moment ago?”
“Do you have any idea that it’s precisely because of you and those bastards out there causing trouble that dozens of living, breathing people lost their lives at sea? Why didn’t you talk about the rule of law back then!”
Feeling Li Yi’s overwhelming intensity, coupled with his concern for his family’s safety, Lin Luolan—who had been so arrogant just moments ago—was now completely cowed.
“Mr. Li, it’s a misunderstanding… all a misunderstanding… please don’t act on impulse…”
Li Yi walked up to Lin Luolan, patted his chubby face with his palm, and said, “You should count yourself lucky that you have a baby who’s just weaned at home. Otherwise, given what you’ve done today, your family would have heard at least a couple of gunshots.”
While Lin Luolan breathed a sigh of relief, cold sweat still broke out on his back.
The fact that he even knew his child had just been weaned meant he’d clearly already figured out everything about his family. The only reason he hadn’t laid a hand on him was because the child was present—he’d been moved by pity for the baby.
“Mr. Li… I…”
“I, Li Yi, am a man of principles. I originally intended to coexist peacefully with you and engage within the bounds of the rules. But you have shown no honor in combat, insisting on using these underhanded tactics. Since that is the case, we’ll see this through to the end!”
Li Yi continued, “Go back and tell the master behind you: never bully honest people. An honest person harbors a Buddha within their heart, and that Buddha keeps the demon in check. If you topple the Buddha, you’ll have to face the demon head-on!”
“Tell him the war has begun. Let them prepare to face the punishment of the devil!”
As if in response to Li Yi’s words, a series of thunderous explosions once again echoed from the distant city.
Feeling the murderous intent in Li Yi’s words and hearing the continuous explosions in the distance, Lin Luolan was so terrified she nearly wet herself.
Originally, according to their plan, even if Huang Lixing’s men dared to resist, they would merely rely on their numbers to shout a few threats; once the police drew their guns, they would have to back down meekly.
They believed that once Huang Lixing was in custody, they could calmly gather evidence of his crimes and easily cut off one of Li Yi’s arms.
However, what they never could have imagined was that Li Yi had not only personally intervened in the matter but had also reacted so swiftly and fiercely.
Without knowing the specific situation in the city, he dared not make a move at all.
Clearing his throat and swallowing a few times, Lin Luolan said cautiously, “Mr. Li, Mr. Huang, we apologize for the disturbance today. I will personally apologize to both of you later. Goodbye!”
With that, Lin Luolan immediately led his hundred or so officers away from Wan Chai Pier in a hurry, looking like a pack of stray dogs.
Seeing them like this, the Green Dragon Society’s henchmen immediately erupted into loud cheers, as if they’d just won a battle.
After watching Lin Luolan and the others leave, Huang Lixing turned to Li Yi and said, “Brother, you aren’t really planning to stir up trouble in the city, are you? Don’t be impulsive—those bastards have countless eyes on you right now…”
Before Huang Lixing could finish, Li Yi smiled and said, “Am I that stupid?”
“So you didn’t have the security company step in… but where did those explosions in the city come from? They were so frequent and loud,” Huang Lixing asked, puzzled.
“Heh, couldn’t it just be a film crew shooting an explosion scene?” Li Yi said with a smile.
“A film crew… an explosion scene?”
Hearing Li Yi’s answer, Huang Lixing was completely dumbfounded.
“I actually had this special trick planned for that foreigner at the Governor’s Mansion, but I ended up using it on Lin Luolan early. What a waste!” Li Yi said.
Huang Lixing paused for a moment, then asked, “When that guy goes back and realizes he’s been tricked, won’t he come after you?”
“He doesn’t have the guts!”
Li Yi continued, “Besides, I won’t give him that chance. Starting tomorrow, he’ll be as helpless as a clay Buddha—he won’t even be able to save himself!”
“Brother Li Yi, are you really planning to go to war with those bastards right now?” Huang Lixing asked.
Li Yi glanced at the coast guard patrol boats still cruising on the distant sea, narrowed his eyes, and said, “I used to think that even when using underhanded tactics, one should maintain a basic sense of decency. That’s why, when we ambushed those troublemaking henchmen from the Tiger Hall, I specifically ordered my men not to kill them.”
“But it seems I was too naive. Since they’re the ones who broke the rules first, don’t blame me!”
“Brother, what are you planning to do? Is there anything I can do to help?” Huang Lixing asked.
“Old Huang, all you need to do is comfort the families of the brothers who died this time. Leave the rest to me!”
Then Li Yi added, “I promise that this time, not only will those bastards pay for their crimes with their blood, but I’ll make sure they’re completely driven out of Hong Kong!”
“Alright, I trust you!”
“Hmm…”
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