Chapter 18 I Have Wanted to Do That for a Long Time

"I trust him."

Wen Li’s words shocked everyone present.

"Xiao Li..." Wen Xiu-xian looked at Wen Li with concern as she walked forward.

"Don't worry. If Mr. Fu wanted to kill me, I would have died more than once already." Wen Li offered a weak smile and gave a formal, respectful bow to Fu Qian. "Thank you for saving my life just now. Please forgive any offense my father may have caused. If it isn't too much trouble, I would like to entrust my safety to you for the time being..."

Now that was a sensible statement! This young lady of the Wen family had a certain grace about her and hadn't been tainted by the petty, arrogant habits of the wealthy.

Fu Qian nodded, feeling quite satisfied. "Easy enough. The situation remains tense, so from now on, everyone follows my orders."

"Who the hell do you think you are, to give—"

*Slap!*

A crisp sound cut the young Master Ye’s words short, and he staggered, nearly falling to the ground.

After casually slapping the young master, Fu Qian received a punch and a kick from the middle-aged man surnamed Ji, then retreated with effortless ease. During the exchange, the middle-aged man’s lip began to bleed, yet he still rushed over to support the young Master Ye. He had sensed Fu Qian’s movement earlier, but the man’s speed was so great that he couldn't prevent it in time.

*What kind of monster is this guy?* The middle-aged man stared at Fu Qian, his face full of vigilance.

"Old Ji... kill him for me." The young Master Ye struggled to stand steady. The left side of his face burned, nearly numb. He had never suffered such humiliation in his life, and for a moment, he fell into a blind rage.

The middle-aged man, however, did not move; he even blocked the young master from lunging forward. Putting aside the fact that they were in the Wen residence and this man was Wen Li’s savior, his strength was simply too terrifying. He had no idea where this person had crawled out from. In a fight to the death, the middle-aged man knew he had no chance of defeating him. Considering how ruthless this man was, the one in most danger would likely be the hot-headed young Master Ye. If the man decided to kill while ignoring his own injuries, he wouldn't be able to protect the young master.

*Cough, cough!*

Seeing the situation spiraling out of control, Wen Xiu-xian cleared his throat and stepped forward. He first comforted the young Master Ye before arranging for him to be taken away to rest. Having calmed down slightly, the young Master Ye shot Fu Qian a look of legendary malice, promising that this was not over, before being ushered away.

The butler was already organizing the cleanup. The entire Wen estate was a sight of misery; its former glory was gone. There was a massive hole in the house, and the magnificent stone pillars in the square, battered by both Fu Qian and the stone giant, were broken in several places. It was a scene of utter desolation.

As one of the primary culprits behind this chaos, Fu Qian felt a wave of sentiment.

Reflecting on just a few days ago, he had been a shut-in—not exactly fragile, but with entirely average physical fitness. He never expected to become a human weapon in the blink of an eye. Even after this string of battles, Fu Qian didn't feel particularly tired. The minor injuries he sustained from the middle-aged man had already faded. The "Thug" form granted him not just strength and speed, but recovery capabilities that defied common sense. He was truly no longer within the realm of human norms.

At that moment, having finished his arrangements, Wen Xiu-xian approached Fu Qian with a smile. "Mr. Fu, Captain Gu, please come with me."

As expected of a businessman, his ability to control his emotions was masterful. Captain Gu was still in a state of bewilderment, and at Wen Xiu-xian’s invitation, he followed along in a daze. The room where Wen Li had been staying was smashed to pieces by the stone pillar and was now cordoned off. Fortunately, the Wen estate was large, and another room was quickly prepared.

"Please, Mr. Fu, take a seat." Wen Xiu-xian settled Wen Li comfortably before inviting Fu Qian and Captain Gu to sit. "We have encountered many things recently, so we are a bit sensitive. Please forgive my earlier rudeness. I must rely on you for Xiao Li’s safety."

"It’s no trouble. It is my duty, and I am happy to help," Fu Qian said, adjusting his uniform as he continued to play the part.

...

"Then I must rely on you, Captain Gu." After testing him for a long while and seeing that Fu Qian remained impenetrable, Wen Xiu-xian turned his gaze to Captain Gu with a sincere expression.

"You are too kind," Captain Gu replied, feeling flattered and overwhelmed. Events had moved too quickly; even with his usual social finesse, he felt unable to keep up. He had been staring at Fu Qian since the incident, feeling that his subordinate was more of a stranger than ever. He couldn't wrap his head around how his man had suddenly transformed into an extraordinary, saving the employer’s life twice over.

"Mr. Fu, in your opinion, who were the people who attacked us today?" Wen Xiu-xian turned to ask.

*You asked the right person.*

"I don't know," Fu Qian shook his head.

...

"But it shouldn't be hard to track down. Have you encountered that giant creature before?" Asking a question to counter a question was always a good tactic.

"Never," Wen Xiu-xian said, his focus shifting as he shook his head slowly. "We have been attacked twice before, and there was no one like that then."

"Today’s attack proves one thing: the opposition is a professional team, not just a ragtag group. Each of them is an expert in assassination, and their coordination is seamless. This isn't something a makeshift team could achieve."

"So, while there is little information left behind, it is not hopeless. An extraordinary who can transform into a stone giant, someone skilled in hypnosis, and a disciplined killer team—if you investigate based on these criteria, it won't be hard to identify who they are."

"I will see that it is done." Wen Xiu-xian nodded, a cold glint in his eyes. Though just an ordinary man, he had his own pride after years of being a tycoon.

"Actually, that big brute isn't the hardest to deal with," Fu Qian continued. "The one who provided support is clearly skilled in disguise and infiltration. With so many people in your house, I fear it's easily penetrated like a sieve."

*That... is also true!* Wen Xiu-xian broke out in a cold sweat. "Then how do you suggest we stay safe?"

"Simple. You must have a safe house, right?" Safe houses were practically standard equipment for the wealthy. After all, their lives were quite valuable to them.

"Er, yes, we do..."

"Let Wen Li hide in the safe house alone. Minimize the number of people who have access to her. Ideally, no one should enter except for me."

...

Wen Xiu-xian clearly could not accept this suggestion. *Is it really appropriate for someone of mysterious origins to make such a proposal?* "Xiao Li still needs care..."

"Then there is no hope. Just wait to die."

...

"Dad, you should go get some rest. Let me talk to Mr. Fu for a while." Seeing the silence, Wen Li spoke up.

"It’s okay," Wen Li said to her father, shaking her head gently.

Very well. After hesitating for a long time, Wen Xiu-xian finally sighed and dismissed everyone. Once they were gone, Wen Li stared at Fu Qian’s face for a long moment.

"Thank you."

"You already thanked me before."

"This thank you isn't for saving my life."

"Thank you for slapping Ye Yang. I’ve wanted to do that for a long time!"