Tomb Raider: I Am Hu Bayi's Cousin

"Second Master, I was wrong. I was blinded by greed and dared to lay a hand on you. Please forgive me, sir!"

Hu Ming, a meaningful smile playing on his lips, watched Liu Li Sun prostrate on the ground in supplication, remaining silent.

His intuition told him that this bastard hadn't given up yet.

Intuition—this thing has saved Hu Ming countless times, and it has never failed him!
Under normal circumstances, as long as someone harbors malice towards Hu Ming, Hu Ming can sense a faint danger from the depths of his being.

At that moment, Hu Ming's intuition was telling him that Liu Li Sun was in danger!
as predicted!
"Die, Hu Ming!!! Who do you think you are? I, Liu Li Sun, have been roaming the capital for so many years, and no one has ever made me kneel and beg for mercy! Today, you will die!"

The moment Hu Ming carelessly revealed his "flaw," the fearful expression on Liu Li Sun's kneeling face vanished, replaced by a ferocious and resentful look.

The "face" he had worked so hard for over the years was brutally trampled on by Hu Mingsheng today. He, who was used to being "above others," could not accept this hatred!
Only Hu Ming's blood can wash away his humiliation!
With a flick of his sleeve, a glint of cold light appeared and disappeared. Amid Hu Ming's "panicked" expression, Liu Li Sun rolled on the spot, grinning maliciously as he threw three steel needles in his hand with a special technique!
This is his specialty, the skill he relies on for survival!
The first three steel needles that were shot at us were from his hand!
"What a fool who never learns from his mistakes..."

When three steel needles were brought close to Hu Ming's face, only a few centimeters away from his brow, the fear on Hu Ming's face vanished, replaced by a faint mockery.

The long, slender fingers of the right hand gently plucked the strings in the air, like playing a beautiful piano piece, full of a unique beauty.

Ding ding ding~~~!
Protected by the gloves, the two fingers easily flicked the three steel needles away; the sharp needle tips could not penetrate the gloves at all.

"How could I not know that hidden weapons are useless against you? Did you really think that was my trump card? You fool!"

Faced with this scene, Liuli Sun remained calm, let out a sinister laugh, and pulled out a black pistol from his back waist with his left hand!
A faint sense of danger told Hu Ming that this thing was already loaded and had the safety off!
"boom!"

Liu Li Sun, as expected of a ruthless person who rose from the bottom, didn't waste any more words and fired cleanly and decisively.

Clearly, he is also a seasoned reader of novels and anime, understanding the principle that villains die from talking too much nonsense.

"I admit, no matter how skilled I am, I'm still just a human being. I can't dodge the speed of a bullet leaving the barrel, but..."

"But dodging your gun at the moment I pull the trigger is still very easy for me."

Hu Ming had already appeared beside Liu Lisun without anyone noticing, and firmly gripped Liu Lisun's right hand, which was firing the gun, with one hand.

With a smile on his face, he slowly increased the force, and a harsh "crackling" sound of bones rubbing together rang out.

at last
Liu Li Sun let out a muffled groan, his face covered in sweat. Looking at his right hand, which was completely twisted and deformed, and feeling the pain that pierced his heart, fear finally surfaced in his eyes.

I'll die! I'm definitely going to die!
Liu Lisun keenly sensed the chilling aura emanating from Hu Ming, and he roughly understood that Hu Ming was preparing to kill him!
"I was struggling with how to deal with you properly, but you gave me a perfect excuse."

Hu Ming laughed and smashed Liuli Sun's Adam's apple and vocal cords with a punch.

The force was so precise and perfectly controlled that it smashed his Adam's apple and vocal cords into a pulp through his skin and flesh, without killing him instantly.

After all, Beijing is the imperial city, a place where rules apply.

If you want to take someone's life, you can, but only within the rules! It's a very complicated process.

But now, Liuli Sun dares to defy public opinion and use firearms in Beijing, even firing shots in broad daylight?
This is suicide!
This was the moment Hu Ming had been waiting for. The Crescent Hotel existed in a gray area of ​​Beijing, operating outside the rules yet remaining within the permitted scope of those rules.

Most of the auctions and transactions here are shady, and the people who come to participate in the auctions and transactions are mostly important figures.

Crescent Moon Hotel has its reasons for daring to do this kind of business.

Whether it's the formidable network of connections accumulated over centuries or the favors left behind by Master Zhang, it's enough to ensure the Crescent Hotel remains safe and sound.

In addition, the Crescent Hotel is very disciplined and knows what is forbidden, such as the intolerable act of reselling cultural relics and antiques abroad.

Therefore, many people choose to selectively turn a blind eye to shady things that happen at the Crescent Hotel.

such as
Click!
The sound of bones shattering rang out as Hu Mingsheng crushed Liuli Sun's neck!
Hu Ming is a civilized person who likes to use rules to solve problems and avoid trouble.

"Second Master, rest assured, everyone has seen what happened. Liuli Sun is courting death! You will not be in any trouble."

"Anyone who dares to openly use firearms in Beijing deserves to die! Even if he didn't dirty your hands, Second Master, he won't see the sun rise tomorrow!"

A moment later, a VIP in a private room on the third floor spoke in a deep voice, breaking the deathly silence.

This is a second-generation rich kid whose family has great power in the government.

Since he's spoken like that, it means Hu Ming won't face any trouble killing someone in full view of everyone!
This is a gesture of goodwill!
We live in a society that values ​​personal relationships; nobody likes to make enemies.

With the Hong and Yin families backing him, Hu Ming could be considered a ruthless and influential figure in Beijing!
People like him will only attract more goodwill; no one wants to offend Hu Ming over trivial matters.

"Thank you!"

Hu Ming bowed to the young man without changing his expression.

That's the power of rules. As long as it's within the rules and you're in the right, whatever you do is reasonable and "legal."

No one is foolish enough to cause you trouble.

"You're too kind! I'm sure you're busy with other matters, Second Master. Let's keep in touch!"

The young man also cupped his hands in return and nodded amicably to Hu Ming.

Immediately, powerful and influential people in the surrounding area began to curry favor with each other.

This is a society based on personal connections.

If you have ability and influence, there will be plenty of people eager to get close to you.

Very realistic.…