Chapter 46: Li Xiaoman

  Li Xiaoman, despite having good self-control, was momentarily stunned by my words. A cold glint flashed in her eyes as she suddenly sprang to her feet, stomping on the ground before pouncing towards me. Her right hand transformed into a dragon claw, revealing her family's profound heritage. However, I didn't have time to notice these details, and it all happened in the blink of an eye. Li Xiaoman had already closed in on me, targeting my throat. Fortunately, I was well-prepared and didn't flinch, countering with a swift punch that sent her flying to the left. Meanwhile, Huang Daxian, who had been quietly resting in Yang Xiufeng's arms, suddenly burst out like a bolt of lightning, transforming into a yellow streak that charged towards Li Xiaoman from the side. Not to be outdone, my three aunts - San Gu Niang and her sisters - swiftly moved behind Li Xiaoman, while I led the charge from the front, accompanied by a gust of dark wind. No one seemed to think it was unfair to gang up on Li Xiaoman.

  Even Li Xiaoman couldn't help but change color, seeing that she was about to collide with me, but she forcibly twisted her body and stopped in time, barely avoiding Huang Daxian's attack. She then bit the tip of her tongue and spat it out at Sanmei. As for my punch, it didn't even reach her, but I hadn't yet retracted it, and suddenly turned forward, kicking out with one foot. My childhood fighting experience wasn't for nothing.

  Li Xiaoman was indeed not simple, but to avoid Huang Daxian's attack and deal with Sanmei, after discovering my intention, it was impossible to completely dodge. Although I still turned around, I was kicked in the body by me, unfortunately, there was no great force, and I couldn't help but sigh in my heart.

  At this time, Li Xiaoman's back also started to stir up evil winds. However, I didn't expect that at the same time, two young people who were originally drinking coffee not far away stood up, holding something in their hands, and suddenly emitted a purple light. I saw my sisters suddenly dodge, seemingly afraid of the purple light. It turned out that Li Xiaoman did not come alone, but brought helpers with her. Apparently, the helper was no ordinary person, at least looking very agile.

  My hands suddenly parted, and I retreated several steps in a row until I was sure the distance was enough for me to react before stopping. Huang Daxian fell onto the sofa beside me, while the three sisters also retreated back and stood behind me. However, my elder sister's face looked somewhat unpleasant, and second sister whispered: "Liu Hai, be careful, those two guys are holding special purple light lamps that can harm us with objects, and they're both skilled fighters."

  I nodded, watching the two people stand behind Li Xiaoman, staring at me with a cold face. I secretly cursed in my heart, if Li Xiaoman has helpers, it won't be easy for me to deal with. Not to mention anything else, if we really get into a group fight, these people on my side are not reliable. But at this moment, even if I die, I cannot show weakness, so I gritted my teeth and stared angrily at Li Xiaoman.

  Three people slowly approached me, and as they were about to gather together, Li Xiaoman even stretched out her hand, already aiming at me. The gaze in my eyes became increasingly sharp, but it wasn't just because I had sarcastically spoken a few sentences to her. Zhao Yan had already told Li Xiaoman that I refused to give her the photo, so it was no wonder that Li Xiaoman would look for trouble with me. This was also why the atmosphere was tense as soon as we met, and not only did I have a lump in my throat, but Li Xiaoman did too.

  But just as they were about to fight again, someone suddenly walked in from the door and shouted: "You three take out your ID cards, I want to check them."

  It turned out to be Wang's team that arrived, appearing at the critical moment. I only then realized that Wang's team hadn't left, but had been waiting for me all along. Unfortunately, I didn't notice at the time and took a taxi here. Wang's team followed in their car, but because they were delayed by a red light and got stuck in traffic, they arrived just in time. As soon as they entered, they saw us with our swords drawn, and that's when they spoke up, targeting Li Xiaoman and the other two.

  Furthermore, Wang's police uniform made Li Xiaoman and the others cautious. No matter how powerful a martial artist you are, or whether you can use poison or magic, in front of the mighty national machine, everything is just a joke, no one dares to make trouble in such an open and honest setting. Li Xiaoman also had to be careful, unlike when she was dying with Li Hongjun at that time. So she just stood there, not even needing to ask, seeing my eye contact with Wang, knowing we were on the same side. Although I didn't care about Wang as a person, but his uniform was something I couldn't ignore.

  "It's none of your business, why do you want to get involved? You don't know the danger in it, I advise you not to stick your head out, it won't be good for you." Li Xiaoman's face turned gloomy, and she coldly stared at Captain Wang.

  This remark also made me more cautious, I glanced at Captain Wang and bit my teeth, taking a deep breath: "Captain Wang, you'd better not get involved, let me handle this myself."

  Wang looked at me and let out a bitter smile, then turned to Li Xiaoman and suddenly sighed: "Miss Li, I'm the one in charge of handling your father's suicide. I was also present when he died. You tell me whether I should be involved or not."

  Li Xiaoman's face changed, and she glared at Wang with a hateful gaze. Her expression was unpredictable for a while before she finally let out a breath. Suddenly, she turned around and sat back down: "Since that's the case, then let's sit down and talk."

  I hesitated for a moment, and then saw Captain Wang walking over. I sighed inwardly and resigned myself to going over to sit down. But unexpectedly, I heard my older sister humming behind me: "Liu Hai, Li Xiaoman has been poisoned. There's still some antidote that I've prepared at Little Feng's place. Each of you just needs to take one pill and you won't have anything to worry about."

  My body stiffened, a cold glint flashed in my eyes, and after hesitating for a moment, I still had some concerns: "Will others be okay?"

  "Don't worry, Li Xiaoman isn't that crazy, the poison is only targeted at you, Xiao Feng and Wang Dui, just be careful and take the antidote within 12 hours, you'll be fine." The big sister let out a sound, but she was very confident, after all, she was also an expert in using poison.

  Nodded, sneered at the wind and went, pulled the little singer of the squad, leaned gently to her ear: "Xiao Feng, give me two detox pills, you eat one too."

  Xiao Feng would never ask why, nor would she hesitate. As long as I said so, she would naturally go and do it. That's how good girls are - once they've made up their minds, they'll follow the man's lead. So, without thinking twice, she handed me a bottle, not even considering staying behind herself. I was taken aback for a moment but didn't say anything. I simply took out three pills from the bottle - supposedly detoxification medicine, but actually just about the size of a fingernail. I stuffed one into Yang Xiufeng's mouth and swallowed another myself, palming the third pill in my hand. Only then did I put away the medicine bottle and head off in that direction. However, all these actions were caught by Li Xiaoman, who saw her face change color repeatedly.

  Sat down beside Wang's team with a plop, handed over the antidote to Wang's team: "Eat it, we were secretly calculated by Li Xiaoman."

  Wang's team was stunned, his face changed color, hesitated for a moment, and still stuffed it into his mouth. I also put my heart at ease, with Wang's team, even if I take action again, I'm not afraid. However, thinking about it, the possibility of being beaten is still greater. For a while, both sides were silent, I didn't want to speak, waiting for Li Xiaoman to speak first, and Li Xiaoman was thinking about something, while others didn't know what to say, and naturally couldn't take charge.

  "It turns out you're not as stupid as you look—" After a while, Li Xiaoman finally let out a breath and looked me up and down: "It seems my father's vision is good, no wonder he would use the Blood Curse."

  My face twitched, and I couldn't help but hum a sound: "Your dad is indeed very astute, unfortunately, you don't have his astuteness, what a pity. But I'm not interested in getting mixed up with a man's wife."

  As I saw Li Xiaoman's face change, anger rising in her eyes, I felt a hint of relief. If I couldn't beat her, at least I could outtalk her - I had some advantages after all. Before she could say anything, I chuckled: "On the way here, my blood curse acted up and I thought I was going to die, but I didn't. It seems your dad let me off easy, however, I'm still going to find Zhao Yan. You know what I mean."

  Li Xiaoman really knew what I meant, and in fact, even if I didn't say it, my attitude was very clear. From the moment she saw the bloodstains on my pant legs, Li Xiaoman couldn't have not known that the Blood Curse had been triggered. As for why I hadn't died, Li Xiaoman was also very clear about that. And afterwards, I went to find Zhao Yan, which was enough to show what my attitude was. These things didn't need to be said in order to be understood clearly. But now that it's come to this point, there's basically no room for maneuvering left.

  Her face twitched, and a cold glint flashed in Li Xiaoman's eyes, but it was immediately replaced by a mocking intention: "Liu Hai, I actually admire your persistence, but in my opinion, you are just a stubborn person, and somewhat stupid. You know what the blood curse is all about, I don't even understand it as well as you do, but I have the photos given to me by my father, so I know everything. If I die, you will absolutely not be able to live on, that is to say, you and I are ants on the same rope. Can't you think carefully about it?"

  "No need to think, now I'm just thinking about how to drag a backer," Hehe, with a cold smile, I was suddenly bitten by a mouth: "I think you're pretty good, and it's possible that even if I die, I won't be lonely. Actually, I thought it would be a beauty before, but unfortunately——"

  Li Xiaoman's face flashed with anger again, but she couldn't help but admire my stubbornness and consider the truth of what I was saying. It seemed impossible to doubt me, but were things really that simple? From what she could see, Li Xiaoman did seem to have some reservations about me, but she wasn't that easy to read. She smiled coldly, then suddenly laughed, a laugh that was somewhat flirtatious. For a moment, she looked like a young girl, but the words coming out of her mouth were ominous: "I came with four bodyguards, but now only two are following me. I heard your second uncle is in the hospital in the county town, so I sent someone to visit him. I wonder what you think about that."