Time passed quickly, and a few days passed in the blink of an eye. Finally, the ship I was waiting for arrived.
The genius had just turned white, and Feng Lin and I got up early and prepared to head to the ferry.
There is a chill in the morning air, and there are still very few pedestrians on the streets. Only a few early-rising vendors are preparing their stalls.
We walked and ate the hot steamed buns we had just bought, steam rising in the cold air.
"This road is not easy to walk, so be careful." Feng Lin warned me as we walked.
I nodded, grateful for his care and help these days.
We walked through the quiet streets, occasionally hurried by a few early-rising residents, their faces filled with anticipation of starting a new day.
When we arrived at the ferry, the morning glow had already begun to appear in the sky.
There were people coming and going on the ferry, some were travelers like me, and some were local fishermen.
The boats are ready and waiting to go.
I stood at the ferry and looked back at Feng Lin.
"Thank you, Feng Lin." I thanked you sincerely.
"Take care of yourself and be more careful on the road." Feng Lin's eyes were full of worry.
After we said goodbye to each other, I got on the boat and embarked on the journey to Bianshan City.
People on the boat had their own thoughts, some were talking quietly in the corner, while others were looking into the distance quietly.
The boat slowly sailed away from the shore. I stood on the deck and looked at the town gradually going away, feeling full of reluctance.
Just as I was sitting in my seat in a daze, thinking about the next journey, suddenly, a group of men came towards me.
The leader was a bald man with a tall build and a malicious smile on his face.
Their arrival immediately attracted the attention of the people around them, but everyone avoided their eyes, as if they did not want to get involved in what was about to happen.
The bald man stopped in front of me and said with a sneer: "Young man, are you going out alone?
On this ship, we are responsible for your safety, and of course, this requires a small fee. "
I looked around and saw other passengers lowering their heads to avoid looking. It was obvious that they had received "protection fees" from this group of people.
I knew in my heart that these people were just looking for excuses to blackmail me.
I replied calmly: "I don't need protection and I don't plan to pay any fees."
The bald man raised his brows, and the smile on his face became more ferocious: "Are you sure? If you don't pay the protection fee, this journey will not be safe."
I looked at him intently and said firmly, "I just said, I don't need protection."
The passengers around us began to whisper, their eyes darting between us, as if assessing the situation.
The bald man looked around, then smiled and said magnanimously: "Well, since you insist so much, we won't force you.
However, I hope you won't regret it. "
After saying that, he turned around and left with his little brother.
I breathed a sigh of relief, but knew that this matter might not be over yet.
The atmosphere on the ship became a little tense, and the voices of people talking became deeper.
I sat quietly, prepared for whatever might happen.
The boat sailed for a whole day, and the next morning, the sun shone through the thin clouds and sprinkled on the sparkling water.
I stood on the bow of the boat, blowing the cool sea breeze, trying to dispel the boredom in my heart.
Suddenly, I noticed the same group of men from yesterday walking towards me.
Seeing them, other passengers on the boat avoided each other, fear written on their faces.
The bald man walked up to me, his eyes full of provocation: "Boy, I gave you face yesterday, you'd better pay me honestly today."
There was a hint of unhappiness in my heart and I replied coldly: "I have already said that I will not give you any protection money."
One of the slender men became impatient. He grabbed my clothes and showed a ferocious smile on his lips: "It seems that you are the type who will not be satisfied without being beaten."
He just raised his hand, as if he wanted to slap me.
A cold light flashed in my eyes, and I quickly blocked his hand and kicked him hard in the abdomen.
The lanky man was startled by my sudden counterattack. He held his stomach and took a few steps back. The expression on his face changed from mockery to anger.
When the bald man saw this, he frowned and said in a cold voice: "You are looking for death."
I stood firm and did not flinch in the face of their threats: "I was just defending myself."
A tense atmosphere filled the air between us. The other passengers were whispering in the distance and did not dare to get closer.
The calm on the ship was broken, as if a storm was coming.
The bald man’s boys were obviously angered by my counterattack.
They gathered around one by one, their eyes filled with hostility.
I clenched my fists, bracing myself for a possible attack.
For the next few minutes, we engaged in fierce hand-to-hand combat in the small space at the bow.
I tried to avoid using any conspicuous means, and instead relied on my physical flexibility and combat experience to deal with their attacks.
Although there were many of them, they were not coordinated, and I quickly subdued them one by one.
However, the bald man is obviously no ordinary person.
He has been watching from the sidelines, waiting for the best moment to take action.
His eyes flashed with cunning and viciousness, and he clearly had an idea.
He suddenly lunged at me, his movements swift and vicious, completely unlike his little brother.
The bald man's movements were fast and powerful. He was like a ferocious beast in the small bow space, and every attack was full of murderous intent.
The coldness in my eyes was even worse, and I knew I couldn't leave any flaws.
"Do you really think you can beat me?" the bald man roared, and his fist hit my face like a sharp arrow breaking through the wind.
I turned slightly sideways, cleverly avoiding his attack, and at the same time punched him in the side with my backhand.
His body froze, obviously not expecting my speed and reaction to be so quick.
"You're not fast enough." I said calmly, but my mind was rapidly calculating every move and step, looking for his weaknesses.
The expression on the bald man's face became more ferocious. He seemed to realize his disadvantage and began to become even crazier.
His attacks are messier, but also more dangerous.
The other passengers on the bow of the boat have all retreated to a safe distance, their eyes full of fear and curiosity.
They discussed quietly, casting worried glances from time to time.
The battle became more and more intense, and the bald man's attack brought a harsh sound of breaking wind.
I felt his power growing, each attack causing me to feel tremendous pressure.
"Do you really think you can escape?" the bald man roared, punching me one after another.
Relying on my flexible posture and deep understanding of combat, I blocked every attack he made.
My heart is full of determination. No matter what, I cannot fall here.
