Chapter 575: Chapter 575

Lin Chen looked at the figure sprawled on the ground, a mocking smile on his face.

To the average person, this Barri might be considered skilled, but in front of Lin Chen, he was nothing but trash.

Lin Chen had just shown mercy with his footwork; otherwise, not only would Barri's tailbone be broken, but his entire lower body would be paralyzed.

As the crowd buzzed with discussion, the figure lying on the ground once again stood up.

For years, he had climbed to the position of champion bearing humiliation, now accustomed to applause and flowers, how could he endure such humiliation today?

He was the Muay Thai champion, the focus of widespread adoration, and had chosen to be with his unloved Ah Jiao for the sake of money, a constant pain in his heart. But today, having lost face in front of the woman he loved the most, the sensation of falling from his pedestal nearly drove him insane.

Barri fished out a black pill from his pocket and covertly popped it into his mouth.

Although his action seemed to go unnoticed, Lin Chen saw everything clearly.

"A black pill?" Lin Chen had seen this object more than once; those who possessed this pill invariably had intricate ties with the Black League.

Barri too, had connections with the Black League, which made Lin Chen's heart leap with excitement.

At this moment, Barri stood up, his eyes bloodshot, his face twisted with ferocity, and his body radiating an aura starkly different from before.

One could see Barri's muscles swelling at a visible pace, his powerful aura even shattering the tiles on the floor.

"My God, what technique is Barri using?"

"He must have been provoked, now he's showing his true strength."

"I knew it! How could Mr. Barri lose to a Hua Xia person."

Barri's gaze, venomous as a scorpion's, fixed intently on Lin Chen. A cold smile on his face, he slowly approached, "Kid, you dared to embarrass me, dared to mess with my woman, today I will have your life."

As his words fell, Barri's body shot out again, faster than before, his kick even more powerful, this time filled with absolute confidence that his kick would take Lin Chen's life.

In the blink of an eye, Barri's foot heavily struck Lin Chen's chest; the speed was so fast that Lin Chen actually didn't dodge.

Wei Ling closed her eyes in anguish, tears welling up. Now her heart was full of regret for having Lin Chen provoke this madman.

"Is this really your full-power kick? Too weak."

Hearing this familiar voice, Wei Ling opened her eyes in disbelief, and she was stunned.

Not just her, everyone else was shocked at the sight before them. Barri's kick had landed on Lin Chen's chest, yet Lin Chen was completely unharmed—how was this possible? Barri's kick was strong enough to break trees, yet it had no effect on Lin Chen.

"Just who is this guy? So strong!"

The onlookers finally realized something—it wasn't that Barri was too weak, but that Lin Chen was too strong.

"I could make you cry with a kick just now, and I can still make you cry with a kick now."

Right after his words fell, Lin Chen's foot flew up and struck Barri's buttocks once more, the location identical to before, and even Barri's face-planting posture seemed like a carbon copy of the last.

This time Barri had no strength left to stand again; he lay on the ground, moaning in pain, tears filling his eyes.

Lin Chen squatted down next to Barri, smiling faintly, "Kid, let me tell you a secret: Wei Ling's father is Wei Zhengbang, he's among the top ten wealthiest in Hua Xia. Make sure you keep it a secret, okay? Don't tell anyone else."

On hearing Lin Chen's words, Barri's body shuddered violently, tears pouring from his eyes. This time, he wasn't just crying from pain, but from regret as well.

Lin Chen sighed, "Some people marry an ugly woman for money, yet they give up a wife who is as beautiful as a flower and rich enough to rival nations. Surprising, isn't it? Delightful, isn't it?"

Barry spat out a mouthful of blood and fainted in an instant.

The words of Lin Chen stabbed into Barry's heart like a sharp knife, leaving him furious and full of regret, and he collapsed.

"Barry!" A-Jiao hurried over, pinching his philtrum and performing rescue breaths.

Finally, Barry came to. When he saw A-Jiao in front of him, his face showed a mix of grief and anger.

"You ugly woman, get out of my sight," Barry said as he pushed A-Jiao away, his eyes locked onto Wei Ling with a bitter smile.

Originally, it was for money that he left the person he loved most. Only in the end did he realize the irony that what he had sought was once within easy reach, but he had destroyed it with his own hands.

He staggered to his feet, his gaze vacant, and slowly walked out of the nightclub.

"Barry, wait for me," A-Jiao cried and chased after him.

The farce had finally come to an end, and the dance floor was bustling once again. For these people, the quarrel was nothing more than a minor episode.

"Lin Chen, thank you," Wei Ling said as she handed him a glass of red wine.

"What's there to thank, anyone who dares to bully my sister is asking for trouble," Lin Chen said with a slight smile.

Just then, there was a sound of breaking plates from one of the private rooms in the bar. Wei Ling frowned and said to Lin Chen, "You go ahead and have fun, I'll check it out."

Lin Chen nodded, "Ling-jie, I'll come with you."

Following Wei Ling into the private room, they saw a mess inside, with several thugs pressing a girl onto a couch. Her clothes were torn, and a bald guy was already halfway out of his pants, clearly attempting to force himself on her.

"Batu, why the hurry? This little sister is just a waitress here; she doesn't sell her body," Wei Ling said with a smile.

The bald henchman had been about to pounce on the girl but turned around at the sound from behind.

"Boss Ling, this is a nightclub. What's the point of having girls here if they don't sell themselves?" the bald man replied with a sneer, reeking of alcohol.

Wei Ling glanced at the trembling girl. The girl, named Kexin, was also Chinese and studying at a university in Manchester. She had started working as a waitress in the bar not long before.

Wei Ling hadn't wanted her to work in the bar and initially didn't plan to hire her, but the girl begged her desperately, saying that her brother was sick and needed money for treatment.

Feeling pity for her, Wei Ling had taken her in.

Kexin was very beautiful, and many had their eye on her, but Wei Ling always protected her.

However, today's Batu was a notorious thug in the area. He was ruthless, and even Wei Ling found him troublesome.

In fact, Wei Ling could have pretended to see nothing, but she chose not to.

"Brother Batu, do me a favor and leave this girl alone. She's still a student. If Brother Batu wants some fun, I can find someone more explosive for you, definitely to your taste," Wei Ling said, still smiling.

"Give you face? Who do you think you are?" Batu huffed coldly, as if he didn't take Wei Ling seriously at all.

Wei Ling's expression darkened slightly, "Batu, even if you won't give me face, you should give face to Wei Zhengbang, right?"

This venue was under Wei Zhengbang's protection, which was Wei Ling's biggest backing.

When Batu heard Wei Zhengbang's name, he snickered coldly, "Wei Zhengbang? What's he to me? Get out of here, or don't blame me for being impolite."

Wei Ling clenched her teeth, "Batu, I won't allow you to touch this girl."

Batu's face twisted menacingly as he stepped towards Wei Ling, suddenly raising his hand and shouting in rage, "You're not worth the face I'm giving! How dare you talk to me, Batu, like that."