Special Forces Medic-Chapter 765 - 732: Money and people, we want both

On the rundown street, the high heels clicked on the concrete, making their usual sound. The woman walked with pauses, seemingly searching for something. Her glamorous appearance on a street unfitting for her status inevitably drew attention. With a small bag slung on her arm, her understated decorations led to frivolous whistles from men as she passed by in her perfectly tailored clothes.

This place isn't dangerous, but because there aren't beautiful women here, it becomes dangerous.

This street is ordinary because the people here are ordinary, but if something beautiful appears, it turns the ordinary into danger. The woman realized this and quickened her pace toward a certain direction; it should be around here.

It had been several days since she came to the northern district, and she often passed places near the Commercial Street. But this was her first time directly entering the slums, which were crude and shabby, and she regretted not changing her look before coming here. She forgot the warnings from Lotus and Dan Qing, advising her to dress as poorly as possible to enter the slums. Now she was too conspicuous and attracting crime.

There's no regret medicine to take, already at the intersection, she moved forward, unwilling to go back even though she felt someone watching her from behind.

At the corner, there was a light, Xia Xue vaguely saw a police badge logo, meaning the guesthouse where Xiao Lin was located should not be far away. The rustling sounds behind her became much faster and she started to run; as long as she reached the police station, she wouldn't worry about the tailing behind.

However, what she could think of, the opponent could too.

In a flash, someone had already run past her, seemingly just a passerby who didn't stop ahead but went through a door; maybe she was overthinking?

Xia Xue pondered softly, blaming those two women for scaring her half to death with all their talk as she left the house.

But there was still some anticipation in her heart; after all, she had exchanged blows with Consort Ling and Xiao Lang at the farm more than once, remembering the tricks in her mind, though lacking practical experience. If she really encountered a robbery, perhaps she could use them.

The idea was beautiful, but Lotus drenched her with cold water when she left. No matter how they sparred, those two would hold back for Xiao Lin's sake, implying they weren't using any real force. So, they were only playing house with her! Ah, that was too damaging to self-esteem.

Seemingly unprepared to face the crisis, Xia Xue was suddenly blinded by dazzling light, raising her hand only to discover a sharp knife glistening in front of her amidst the darkness, preoccupied with her thoughts, she entirely missed noticing her surroundings.

"Miss, you're so pretty!" Xia Xue took a step back, knowing there was someone behind her, so she only retreated a step, assuming a defensive posture. This was basic training; Consort Ling taught them a few practical moves to fend off predators, aiming for the quickest knockdown to escape rather than linger.

"What do you want?" Xia Xue's voice was pleasing to hear, her calm and collected tone carried a natural sweetness, not sharp but alluring.

"Yo, this talk is nice, even the harshest words can make us itch with desire, ha ha ha!" With the man's cryptic teasing, the people behind also started laughing, not two but three voices from differing tones, letting Xia Xue realize there were three of them.

"If you want money, I'll give it to you, just don't hurt me." Flashing her beautiful eyes, Xia Xue feigned fear, her hand trembling as she attempted to retrieve cash from her bag to pay off the men ahead.

"Tut tut, city folks know how to read the situation well; without opening our mouths, you know what we want. The money is definitely on the table, but we don't want to let go of the person either."

As he spoke, one of them came up from behind, trying to grab Xia Xue's arm. With some intuition, Xia Xue turned and pushed him, hoping to create some chaos and escape.

"Well, didn't expect her to be quite vigorous, I like that." Slightly pushed back, the man stepped forward to block Xia Xue's escape route.

The street wasn't wide, just enough for two people; now the man stood in the middle, leaving no space for a normal walk, let alone the current situation unless she knocked him down. Returning the way she came only found the ones pushed over blocking her rear, leaving forward as the only way.

Xia Xue took a deep breath; wanting money was manageable, but wanting the person meant they wouldn't let her go. She slung her bag and assumed a stance, aiming a kick at the man standing alone. Although slender, her leg had strength, catching the man off guard and kicking him in a vital spot, causing him to kneel in pain with his hands covering his crotch.

Xia Xue laughed cheekily; defeating the enemy meant targeting their most vulnerable spot, never mind the techniques, as long as it hits, it's a good move.

Seeing the man still in pain, she intended to punch his nose again, when the two others rushed her from behind, her counterattack angering them. How could three people fail to handle one woman? If this got out, how could they show face here again?

One grabbed her shoulder, while the other had no concept of pity for the fair, intending to knock her out and drag her away. Held, Xia Xue caught one's wrist, kicked the other, then flipped over her shoulder using the open space to fling the one behind to the ground.

"Damn it, this chick knows self-defense; if I don't take her out today, I better scram from here." Mumbling, the man rose from the ground, brandishing a knife while advancing toward Xia Xue.

It's hard for one person against three, and even more so for a woman. Xia Xue felt her heart throbbing, retreating step by step. From the beginning, she hadn't followed Consort Ling's advice not to linger, but escape when the chance arises; the result of angering them was a fish dead and net torn outcome.

She took a deep breath, deciding to make one last fight.

"Who just said they'd take out my girl?" Suddenly a cold, hard voice came from above them, with a shadow unexpectedly jumping down from the wall.

The sudden appearance made the three men exchange glances, pondering their odds of winning.

"Lin!" No need to look to know who it was, Xia Xue called out, seeing Xiao Lin appear suddenly like a savior to her. (To be continued. If you like this work, please visit Qidian (qidian.com) to vote for recommendations, monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation.)