Suddenly, a cunning smile spread across Alex's features.
Swiftly, he sprang from his kneeling position and delivered a powerful uppercut to Zhong Jie's jaw.
Zhong Jie, who had been casually flicking his tongue out, was caught off guard by the punch. The force of the impact made him inadvertently bite his tongue hard, causing a deep, painful wound.
The sharp sting from the injury quickly spread throughout his body, making him cry out loudly in surprise and agony.
The punch had come so unexpectedly that Zhong Jie had no time to react. It was a move that no one, least of all Zhong Jie, had foreseen.
Just moments ago, Alex had been on his knees, grimacing in pain while clutching his stomach. Now, he had suddenly surged back into action, launching an attack when everyone least expected it.
