Chapter 673: Warmth and Strength

Li An's heart tightened; he hadn't expected to encounter remnants of the mysterious organization here, nor that Wang Qiang and Zhang Min would come in person. He gripped Guo Yao's hand tightly, feeling the warmth and strength she transmitted, and his heart settled a little.

"Wang Qiang, Zhang Min, what do you think you're doing?" Li An asked in a low voice, his eyes revealing an unquestionable resolve.

Wang Qiang let out a cold laugh: "Li An, you've wrecked our plans time and again. This time, the Menjuebu Society will not let you escape again."

Just then, the wail of a police siren drew near from afar, and a patrol car pulled up not far away. Li Yun stepped out of the car, saw the scene before his eyes, his brows knit tight, and a flicker of worry crossed his gaze.

"Li An, what trick are you pulling this time?" Li Yun demanded loudly, his voice carrying obvious displeasure.

Li An's heart gave a jolt; he knew Li Yun's suspicion of him had never faded. But at this moment, he had to stay calm—dealing with the mysterious organization's threat while also proving his innocence to Li Yun.

"Li Yun, listen to me explain, these people…" Li An had just begun to speak when Wang Qiang cut him off.

"Explain what? Li An, you're nothing but a criminal. Today, we're going to bring you to justice!" Wang Qiang shouted loudly, trying to stir up the crowd around them.

Yet Li An was unmoved; his gaze locked tightly onto Wang Qiang and Zhang Min, ready to meet the coming battle. Guo Yao clung tightly to Li An's arm, her eyes full of trust, and that trust filled Li An with strength.

"Attack!" Wang Qiang bellowed, charging at Li An first.

The battle was about to erupt. Wang Qiang unleashed one vicious move after another, trying to finish things quickly. Li An dodged nimbly while looking for an opening to counter. His figure weaved swiftly through the crowd, every evasion just right, as if merging with the night.

"Li An, look out!" Guo Yao suddenly shouted, as Zhang Min lunged in from the side, a dagger glinting coldly in her hand.

Li An's heart gave a jolt, but he did not panic. He shifted his body sideways, easily dodging Zhang Min's strike, and at the same time threw a backhanded punch that sent Zhang Min stumbling back. But Wang Qiang seized the moment to attack from behind, his fist blasting toward the back of Li An's heart.

Li An snorted coldly in his heart; it was as if eyes had grown on his back. His body suddenly leapt forward, dodging Wang Qiang's lethal blow. At the same time, he spun and delivered a vicious kick to Wang Qiang's abdomen, sending Wang Qiang flying backward to crash heavily onto the ground.

This brilliant counterattack stunned the mysterious organization's minor lackeys around them; they hadn't expected Li An's strength to be so formidable. Even Li Yun showed a look of surprise, re-examining Li An as a trace of doubt welled up in his heart.

Wang Qiang climbed up from the ground, his face twisted with ferocity: "Li An, don't get cocky—today is your time of death!"

Saying so, he charged at Li An again, trying to fight him to the death. Yet Li An didn't take him seriously at all. His body flashed, easily dodging Wang Qiang's attack, and at the same time drove a fist into Wang Qiang's face, leaving him dizzy and disoriented.

Just then, Zhang Min rushed forward again. Her eyes were full of fury and unwillingness; she tried to land a lethal strike on Li An with her dagger. Yet Li An seemed to see right through her thoughts. He shifted sideways, easily dodging Zhang Min's attack. At the same time, he seized Zhang Min's wrist and twisted hard. With a sharp "Crack!", Zhang Min's dagger clattered to the ground, and a look of pain crossed her face..