bookcurios Chapter 521 The situation will suddenly reverse
Chapter 521 The situation will suddenly reverse
"Fire?" Su Ming asked coldly, his tone showing no sign of relaxation. His eyes swept over the man's palm. It was rough, with calluses on the knuckles. This was definitely not the hand of an ordinary smoker. Alarm bells rang in his heart, and he was almost certain that this man before him was no good.
The man seemed to sense Su Ming's hostility, but his expression remained calm. "Don't be so nervous, little brother. You need to be a little more down-to-earth when you're out and about." He said this, his lips curling up slightly, but the smile didn't reach his eyes.
Su Ming didn't respond, but instead took a half step back and adjusted his stance, ensuring he was ready for any emergency. His palms were slightly sweaty from nervousness, but he tried to appear calm. He knew that in this kind of confrontation, even the slightest flaw could put him in a desperate situation.
After a moment's silence, the man sighed softly, seeming somewhat helpless about Su Ming's attitude. He turned to leave, but just as he turned, Su Ming noticed that his right hand moved slightly, as if he was about to reach for his pocket.
In a flash, Su Ming struck decisively, his dagger swiftly pulled from his coat and stabbed the man's wrist with lightning speed. The man had clearly not expected Su Ming's sudden attack, and he quickly stepped back, trying to dodge. But Su Ming's movements were too quick, and the dagger's sharp edge sliced through his sleeve, even leaving a thin streak of blood.
The smile on the man's face vanished instantly, replaced by a fierce look. He quickly drew a dagger and distanced himself from Su Ming, his eyes growing colder. "It seems you're more vigilant than I thought." His voice was low, carrying a hint of menace.
"Who are you?" Su Ming stared at him, a hint of chill in his voice. His hand still tightly gripped the dagger, his body leaning forward slightly, ready to face the next attack at any moment.
The man didn't answer. Instead, he looked down at his wrist, a sneer curling his lips. "Your moves were pretty neat, but I'm afraid it won't be so easy next time." He stopped attacking and took a few steps back, sheathing his dagger before quickly disappearing into the darkness.
Su Ming stood there, watching the man leave, the dagger still in his hand. His heart was still beating fast. The brief confrontation had made him feel unprecedented tension and danger. He knew that this tracking was no accident, and the man's appearance was no coincidence.
The night was deep, and the dim light from the streetlights stretched Su Ming's shadow. Although his steps were hurried, he maintained a steady rhythm, each step treading between the cracks in the bricks, as if this would calm him down a little. However, the aura of danger still lingered, and the encounter in the alley was still swirling in his mind.
"I need to quicken my pace," Su Ming whispered to himself. Although he knew the road ahead might not be any safer, he had to leave this area as soon as possible. Walking in a place like this late at night was like diving into uncharted waters, where one could encounter a predator lurking in the shadows at any moment.
As he turned into another alley, he suddenly heard a commotion ahead, mixed with muffled shouts and whispered threats. Su Ming's nerves instantly tensed, and he slowed his pace, slowly approaching along the corner. The light was extremely dim in the deep alley, but he could still make out the scene ahead.
A thin young man was surrounded by two tall, dark figures. One of them pulled out a gleaming knife and pressed it against the young man's waist, while the other coldly demanded, "Hand over the money, be quiet, and don't make things difficult for us."
The young man was obviously frightened. He reached into his pocket with trembling hands and pleaded in a pleading voice: "Don't hurt me... I... I only have this little money..." As he spoke, he took out a few crumpled banknotes and handed them over carefully.
"That's all?" The man with the knife snorted, clearly dissatisfied. He grabbed the money and said viciously, "Hand out your phone too! Hurry!"
Su Ming stood in the shadows, silently observing all this. He knew that if he rashly intervened in this situation, he would most likely put himself in greater danger. However, the young man before him was clearly unable to resist. If he stood by and watched, the consequences would be unpredictable.
"What should I do?" Su Ming's mind raced. He only had a dagger, while the other side had at least two men, clearly more familiar with street fighting than he was. A head-on confrontation was undoubtedly the worst option; he had to devise a more effective method.
He took a deep breath, quickly adjusting his breathing and calming himself. He noticed that while the two men were aggressive, they weren't particularly coordinated. They were clearly relying on brute force to intimidate, lacking much tactical awareness. Seizing this point might be the key to a breakthrough.
He quietly took out the dagger, held it in his palm, and then kicked a stone in the alley on the other side as quietly as possible. The stone flew to the corner of the wall, making a crisp sound, which was particularly harsh in the empty alley.
"Who!" The man with the knife turned his head suddenly, staring alertly in the direction of the sound. His accomplice was also stunned for a moment, subconsciously taking a few steps in that direction, temporarily diverting his attention.
Now! Su Ming seized the opportunity and swiftly rushed out from the shadows. His movements were clean and sharp. He rushed directly towards the man with the knife, grabbed his wrist with one hand, and pressed the dagger hard against his elbow. The man was obviously not prepared for the ambush. His wrist hurt, and the dagger instantly fell to the ground.
"You—!" The man was about to shout, but Su Ming was quicker, kneeling him in the waist and saying coldly, "Shut up, or your hand will be crippled."
Seeing this, the other man immediately rushed forward, but Su Ming was quick-witted and kicked the dagger off the ground, right at the young man's feet. "Pick it up, quick!"
The young man was stunned for a moment, then suddenly bent down to pick up the dagger. Although his hands were shaking, his eyes showed a hint of determination. He raised the dagger and pointed it at the other man, his voice trembling: "Don't come over... Don't force me..."
The man clearly hadn't anticipated this sudden reversal of events. He paused, his gaze flickering between Su Ming and the young man. He cursed and threatened, "Don't think this is the end of it, you..."
"Shut up!" Su Ming interrupted him coldly, pressing the dagger in his hand down a little, causing the man he restrained to cry out in pain. His eyes were like knives, staring straight at the man, "Pick up your companions and get out."
The other man hesitated for a moment, but ultimately gave in. He helped his accomplice, who had been restrained by Su Ming, up, still cursing non-stop, "You're so cruel, boy! You won't be so lucky next time!"