Chapter 2723 - 2785: Collusion

One side in need, eight sides come to aid, these people did embody this well, but unfortunately in the wrong place. When stirring trouble as rogues, the more the people, the less it helps. This is Huaxia, a society governed by law, not by chaos.

Li Yifei came with rage, so after taking down everyone, he immediately turned and walked towards the one surnamed Bai, who was clutching his broken arm and screaming miserably. Li Yifei picked up his knife and flipped it in his hand; this knife was sharpened, very sharp, capable not only of chopping people but also of cleanly slicing through beef bones. With his cultivation, ordinary people would likely be decapitated instantly. A cut from this knife anywhere on the body would be a major wound, with flesh exposed and bleeding continuously.

Thinking of this, Li Yifei pointed the knife’s edge at the opponent from above, his expression faint as he said, "So these are the accomplices you’ve gathered?"

"I..." the one surnamed Bai was in unbearable pain, and seeing Li Yifei pointing a knife at him, he felt an extreme fear, so he wanted to flee, struggling backwards on the ground with great effort, yet he couldn’t move far.

"Anyone else? Keep finding them. I haven’t had my fill yet."

"No... no more. We... were wrong, ouch!" the one surnamed Bai winced from pain, having run amok for years, whether facing police or various industries, people couldn’t handle those like him. Though not fugitives, they dared to do ruthless things, not easy to offend, with policies often favoring them, leading to the current situation. They grew more arrogant, but didn’t expect to fall today at the hands of a man and several women.

Originally, a few pretty women were shopping, their clothes clearly not ordinary. If not targeting them, then whom? But unexpectedly, he was immediately caught upon attempting and could only react based on past experiences, appearing when caught in the act. Typically, the stolen party had to pay more when a scene was stirred, a standard ploy, yet today, not only did the plot fail, causing more people to stir the scene, but they were also beaten down.

Especially the one surnamed Bai, whose arm was lost and bleeding incessantly, his consciousness gradually fading. Li Yifei said coldly, "Since you’re a thief, there’s no need to keep these two hands!"

"Ah?" the one surnamed Bai couldn’t hear clearly and instinctively cried out, but before he could react, Li Yifei already swung the knife, a flash of white light, and the other arm detached, dropping to the ground with a thud amidst miserable screams. Those awake in the crowd also gasped in unison. Damn, this guy is too ruthless, cutting without hesitation, the method... overly cruel. If he had killed directly, maybe it wouldn’t be so terrifying, but cutting two arms consecutively without blinking is quite brutal. Unfortunately, those hit by Li Yifei once or twice couldn’t think of getting up.

Stretching a hand to press on Bai’s acupoints, stopping the bleeding, yet unable to block the pain. Losing both arms simultaneously, the pain deep into the marrow; Bai swore he’d never felt such pain in his life. Though in the past, he’d cut off others’ fingers or hands several times, that was cutting others, obviously not feeling so vividly. Now, having been cut, the experience is different.

His eyes bulged, as if with more force, they might pop out, like a dehydrated fish, breathing heavily, before heavily collapsing to the ground, unable to shout from pain, body twitching as if shocked. Hmm, this display is similar to the electric bed from magnetic explosive soldier Yang Wei.

Throwing away the knife, Li Yifei turned around, noticing fewer spectators. In fact, when the real fight began, many worried about collateral damage, hurriedly departed. Such incidents with potential to escalate into murder certainly aren’t spectacles one should watch closely—better stay far, lest covered in blood.

Su Yiyi recorded these scenes, becoming first-hand evidence. Just a minute after ending, the police finally arrived, three officers made an entrance; they were from the police station of the pedestrian street nearby. Technically, not far, even a brisk two-minute run could reach here. Why took so long, only they knew.

The three saw the once-in-a-century scene in the center, hearts sinking. Subconsciously thinking, it’s over, that person cut them, likely escalating to the top office level. If this group stirs trouble, even not just them, but mayor and provincial governor might have headaches. Now is a harmonious society, ethnic unity above all, stability and harmony are critical—sparking tensions should be avoided nationwide.

Under this banner, what can those few police do? There’s simply no real way, you say, what can be done! They regretted dispatching officers. Damn, how did they run into this! Especially since the other side held a knife, already committed assault, how to handle this?

"Only three came?" Li Yifei turned back, still holding the knife. Three police unsheathed batons, electric prods, swallowed hard. One said, "Put down the knife, squat immediately."

"Did you come due to an alarm or while patrolling?" Li Yifei asked calmly.

"Immediately, throw the knife away, otherwise we will take coercive measures!" the policeman continued.

Li Yifei shook his head, said, "If patrolling here, unaware of the situation, I can forgive you. But if alarmed, yet take such attitude, then you three might as well lie down."

"What are you saying? We are police. Now, immediately throw the weapon you hold, cease the assault, otherwise..." they came just for the alarm, not carrying guns anyhow, actually. A small police station couldn’t possibly have many guns, so facing Li Yifei holding the knife, they could only threaten, unable to approach rashly.

Li Yifei shrugged, tilted his head, said, "You better understand the situation before threatening me!"

"What we see is you holding a knife cutting people, so immediately put down the knife, don’t force us to act!" that policeman said, the one behind communicating with headquarters, seemingly calling for backup.

Li Yifei laughed, discontent, said, "Appears it’s because of scum like you that those people dare such arrogance, forget it, what police, what thief, doing poorly deserves a beating!"

After speaking, Li Yifei suddenly charged, in a blink reaching the front over ten meters, raising a hand took the baton from the policeman speaking, slightly flipping his arm, that person flew out. The next second, the other two still didn’t react, similarly flew out, falling together.

Ah! The surrounding spectators got spirited; this guy is too fierce, even dared hit police, this is wickedly bold, isn’t he bored of living? Attacking police is a serious crime, can be shot on sight.

"Clang!" The electric prod fell to the ground, the sound spreading, Li Yifei’s cold voice coming, "I don’t care what ethnicity you are, which side your ass leans on, here is Huaxia, a fusion of dozens of ethnicities. As a soldier, I can defend the country, but more hope for national unity and ethnic harmony. Anyone damaging ethnic unity or deliberately inciting should be an enemy, let alone using such banner to steal and rob, even brazenly threatening people,"

"No matter your ethnicity, being in Huaxia makes you Huaxia Tribe, obligating you to safeguard national unity. Saying I’m an outsider, haha, I’m Huaxia People, how became an outsider? Who will explain this? If unclear, today’s matter won’t end. Regardless if you’re from Xinjiang or the Southern region, dare to say must present reasonable arguments. Don’t rely on minority status for misdeeds, equality before the law should apply to all, not differing by ethnicity, as such inequality, greatest destroyer of ethnic harmony!"

Seeming like monologue, seemingly speaking to surrounding, Li Yifei understood Bai and others’ impudent capital—anyhow, ethnic policies were there, anyhow, local police’s nonfeasance, stirring big trouble rarely meant repercussions. Over time, they became spoiled, though a little effort could lead a good life, still unwilling to contribute, preferring more direct means for money.

Such people, why protect them? Any good policy is wasted on them.

Several policemen understood, they’d encountered a tough one. So one said, "Getting angry at us won’t help, it’s been like this for years. Do you think we don’t want to manage? Can we manage it? A small police station only has so many policemen, how many guns? Arrest one, hundreds come, indeed stirring trouble would be big, could lose one’s position. So which leader dares act? Leaders avoid taking risks, what can we small police do? Even if clean up, just confined for days, once out they resume, no real impact. Instead we, get ridiculed by leadership or could lose work, what do we strive for?"

Li Yifei believed their words, but not entirely true, because there’s a term called being in collusion. One policeman named Brother Ma was called upon arrival from the crowd, so Li Yifei sneered coldly, said, "So, what does calling you Brother Ma mean? Does it imply you knew them before? What, do police and thieves need to be brothers?"