"May I ask, young friend, your noble name?"
Li Erye endured the intense pain brought by his injuries, cupped his hands and made a gesture of politeness, inquiring politely.
He didn’t take Ye Fan seriously, arrogantly declaring during the challenge to let Ye Fan wash his neck for death.
Therefore, he didn’t even know Ye Fan’s name and could only politely inquire now.
His attitude towards Ye Fan had always been one of contempt, but now it carried a tone of respect.
Initially, he thought that Ye Fan’s name wasn’t worth knowing, but the situation was different now.
In the face of life and death, personal dignity was no longer important; as long as he could survive, giving up face meant nothing.
"What, are you trying to beg for mercy?" Ye Fan didn’t answer but instead asked, quite amused.
"Young friend, rather than fighting to the death, wouldn’t it be better for us to make peace? That way, it benefits us both, doesn’t it?" Li Erye revealed a profound smile, eagerly saying, "If I die, how does that benefit you? Certainly, it brings not the slightest advantage. Why not let me handle it, quickly allocate all the profits due to Chu Group to their name, and then owe Chu Group a huge favor, benefiting everyone?"
He thought through all possible issues, risking everything to win Ye Fan’s goodwill.
"You are mistaken, we’re not fighting to the death, I’m here to kill you."
"As for the benefits you mentioned, even without you, Chu Group will gain the benefits they’re supposed to."
"Without you, it won’t have the slightest impact."
"Young friend, even though that’s true, it would take a lot of time and procedures. With me, it’s different, I’ll ensure Chu Group quickly gains immense benefits." Li Erye eagerly said, "I promise you, besides the agreement on the challenge card benefits, even if I have to sell everything, I’ll give double the benefits to Chu Group as an apology. We didn’t recognize greatness, offended Chu Group and you, young friend, so hopefully, you’ll accept this compensation."
He was doing his utmost to seek a chance to survive.
He had discarded all dignity, humbling himself to the extreme.
"Me, a powerful Human Body Limit fighter, renowned in the Northwest, when have I ever been so submissive? Even before other Human Body Limit fighters, I retained my pride, but now, facing such a young yet terrifyingly strong man, I completely submitted, yet he still ignores me, making me truly angry."
Li Erye held resentment in his heart, could only swallow the grievance, not daring to voice it.
Just as he thought, even before Fu Lao, he had been authoritative and arrogant, but now, Li Erye was genuinely frightened, forced to make concessions.
"Your apology means nothing to me, I said I would kill you, and I will kill you. You have no chance of surviving, any pleas are useless." Ye Fan replied indifferently.
"If not for seeking survival, I wouldn’t plead with you. If I weather this crisis, I’ll surely find an opportunity to repay today’s humiliation doubly." Li Erye thought bitterly.
He said bitterly, "Young friend, why be so unkind? As the saying goes, more friends, more paths. Instead of killing me, why not win my favor and respect? In the future, I’ll repay you heavily. If I wasn’t sheltering the five great families, I wouldn’t hesitate even to die, but there are so many below needing my protection; I can’t die, or else they’ll surely be bullied."
"Moreover, I’ve been famous for long, although my combat power isn’t as strong as yours, I have a vast network. Whether other Human Body Limit fighters or politicians, I have many connections. Engaging me will do you no good."
Li Erye gambled everything, putting all his chips on the table, ultimately resorting to covert threats.
"Are you threatening me?" Ye Fan sneered, "Unfortunately, I’m not afraid at all; your threats have no effect on me."
"Young friend, you’ve misunderstood. How dare I threaten you? I’m stating a fact." Li Erye hurriedly waved his hands.
From Li Erye’s repeated use of "young friend" and his flattering demeanor, it was evident he genuinely wanted to live.
"No matter what you say, you can’t change one fact: that I intend to kill you." Ye Fan remained unwavering.
As he spoke, he already struck, lunging towards Li Erye.
"Young friend, wait, don’t act hastily, let’s talk it through!" Li Erye almost cursed, having lowered himself so much, yet Ye Fan wouldn’t relent, infuriating him to the extreme.
Honestly, if Ye Fan had lost to him, he wouldn’t even glance, casually killing him, but now, he despairingly realized Ye Fan wasn’t easy to deceive, no matter his persuasive efforts, it was useless. Ye Fan wouldn’t spare his life under any circumstances.
"Damn it, you brat, I’ve tried reasoning with you hard, persuading even the most stubborn rock, yet you don’t budge. You’re so obstinate." Li Erye knew Ye Fan wouldn’t relent, so he gave up pleading, furiously cursing, "I was arrogant my whole life, never once yielding. Now, I’ve yielded before you, yet you won’t show mercy, even thinking to kill me! You’re too arrogant, wanting to kill me? Let’s see if you have the ability."
"Die." Ye Fan coldly said, "You’ve finally revealed your true colors."
The two clashed fiercely again.
Onlookers were overall moved.
After three moves, Ye Fan kicked Li Erye flying.
"Damn it, I refuse to believe it! My combat experience is so rich, how can you overwhelm me?" Li Erye cursed, launching another fierce attack.
Ye Fan punched, the speed and force exceeded all of Li Erye’s attacks.
With one punch, he broke through Li Erye’s defense, landing squarely on his chest.
Immediately, Li Erye’s internal organs were shattered.
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Li Erye was severely injured; that punch could directly claim his life.
He stared wide-eyed, unwilling to die.
His body flew out backward.
Blood splattered through the air.