The timid fear the fierce, and the fierce fear the reckless!
If you don't go mad, you can't achieve anything!
To carve out a path to survival, the big black bear had to yield first!
With this realization, I grabbed the big black bear by his collar and smashed my fist into his face.
One, two, three...
I no longer cared about the unwritten rules of fighting in the cell, like not hitting the face. I unleashed a barrage of blows on the big black bear!
Striking without restraint, I pounded the big black bear's round head until it buzzed. His previously sharp gaze became hazy.
As I took several heavy blows from others and immediately retaliated against the big black bear...
He finally couldn't take it anymore. Through his blood-soaked mouth, he mumbled, "Don't... don't hit me anymore! I..."
"I... I... surrender!"
It wasn't easy! Truly not easy!
I thought the big black bear was determined to kill me, his earlier defiance unwavering.
But under my life-risking counterattack, he finally couldn't hold on.
Even after the big black bear begged for mercy, I didn't stop. I continued to pound him relentlessly.
Never follow your opponent's rhythm, especially when you have the upper hand!
Having won this round, I felt more energized with each blow, though my body grew more painful, nearing its limit.
To prevent the big black bear from pulling any more tricks, I adopted a desperate stance, ready to drag him down with me. While hammering him, I shouted, "If you want me to spare you... kneel down!"
"Kneel down properly and call me 'Grandpa,' and I'll let you go immediately!"
"Otherwise, next year today will be the anniversary of our mutual demise!"
Since I had already beaten the big black bear this badly, and couldn't kill him outright, the animosity would only deepen. So, I decided to go all out.
Hearing me, the big black bear felt his pride wounded. He gritted his teeth and roared, "You want me to kneel?"
"Are you going to kneel or not?"
I didn't waste words with the big black bear. Instead, I clenched my fist and aimed for his temple, delivering a powerful, heavy punch.
Relevant medical research indicates that a severe blow to the temple can cause hematoma, dizziness, skull fractures, and varying degrees of concussion.
If the blood vessels are damaged, it can be fatal!
"Don't, don't hit... stop hitting!"
After taking a heavy punch to the temple and feeling dizzy, the big black bear frantically shook his head. Tears streamed down his face uncontrollably.
Catching his breath, the big black bear bent his knees and collapsed onto the ground.
"Grandpa, I was wrong! I know I was wrong!"
Seeing this, just as I was about to speak, my vision suddenly went black, and I lost consciousness, falling down...
...
When I woke up again, I found myself in a hospital bed.
I wasn't dead!
Since I wasn't dead, it meant that Xiao Tianci's second scheme to target me in the detention center had been successfully thwarted!
Although I didn't know how the detention center handled the fight between me and the big black bear, one thing was certain.
They would definitely not make a big fuss about it!
Firstly, Xiao Tianci's influence in the Longxi region was indeed significant. Secondly, some of the guards had guilty consciences.
With these two factors combined, the fight between me and the big black bear would undoubtedly be handled discreetly.
Most likely, it would be a case of punishing both sides equally, and the big black bear would certainly face repercussions along with me.
This was probably because he not only failed to complete his assigned task but also nearly got himself killed by me.
Ultimately, how the detention center would deal with this fight was a matter for after my recovery; no one knew at the moment.
...
The next day, I learned from the nurse who was changing my dressing that the big black bear had not only suffered a moderate concussion from me but also had several cuts on his face from my fists, requiring twenty to thirty stitches.
Of course, I wasn't unscathed either.
First, I had a fractured waist.
Fortunately, the fracture was minor and had no significant displacement.
Secondly, I had a mild concussion and needed rest.
In addition, I had various injuries on multiple parts of my body. After treatment, the severely damaged areas were wrapped in thick bandages.
On the second day of my hospitalization, Red-Eyed King Kong applied to the guard to visit me.
"I didn't realize you were so fierce!" Red-Eyed King Kong said, sitting by my bedside and smacking his lips.
"Die with your head held high, live forever! Someone was openly targeting me, and if I didn't dare to fight back, wouldn't I be beaten to death?" I retorted righteously.
"By the way... who is this powerful figure you've offended outside? How did they come looking for you?"
Before I could answer, Red-Eyed King Kong added, "Just to be clear, I'm only curious! If you don't want to answer, you can remain silent."
I knew very well why Red-Eyed King Kong had come to see me – to probe me.
He was afraid of being used as a pawn!
This was because my first trouble had occurred in the cell.
If he hadn't reacted promptly, I might not have had the chance to speak with him now.
Hearing this, after a long silence, I replied, "Xiao Tianci!"
This kind of thing couldn't be kept secret.
Humans have their ways, and ghosts have their ways. If the cell boss, Red-Eyed King Kong, truly wanted to inquire about me, he would have his own channels.
Rather than lying and keeping him in the dark, it was better for me to reveal it myself.
After hearing my answer, Red-Eyed King Kong was slightly taken aback, then asked, "Can you tell me how you offended Xiao Tianci?"
I hid nothing, explaining the entire sequence of events that led to my feud with Xiao Tianci.
Of course, I remained silent about Uncle Tuo and the matter of the Qian Wang Ling.
After an unknown amount of time...
"What are your plans for the future?" Red-Eyed King Kong asked, frowning at me.
I shook my head and replied, "To be honest, I don't know what to do next."
"The worst outcome is simply losing this life!"
Red-Eyed King Kong suddenly stood up from his chair, walked over to me, and gently patted my shoulder, saying, "Chen Xiang, let's be straightforward!"
"We who have stayed in the same cell are comrades and brothers! I have less than a month before I'm released. The last time I saved you in the cell, I indirectly offended Xiao Tianci. So..."
"When your detention period is over, why don't you let me join you? As for salary, you can decide."
Upon hearing this, I immediately understood: Red-Eyed King Kong was pledging his loyalty to me!