CHAPTER 36: CHAPTER 36: JUST OVER A WEEK

The fight was extremely intense!

Zhang Beixing faced five opponents alone, without falling behind in the slightest.

His moves were vicious and fierce.

Despite being just one person, he pinned the whole group to the ground and hammered them brutally!

Such a blood-pumping scene had Director Wang clapping and cheering repeatedly.

Even Zhang Beixing himself, as he watched, felt his blood boil and silently praised himself for being so damn good!

As for Liu Yi, there was even less need to elaborate. From the moment he started watching the video, his facial expression had been changing—first curiosity, then solemnity, and now his face was full of shock.

As the thirteenth-generation Disciple of the Yanjing Yue Family Lianquan Martial Arts Hall.

Zhang Beixing’s mentor.

Naturally, Liu Yi could tell that Zhang Beixing was using Yue Family Lianquan techniques against those five people.

That’s why he found it so unbelievable!

If he remembered correctly, Zhang Beixing had received the Yue Family Lianquan Secret Manual from him just a week ago.

At the time, Liu Yi had planned to demonstrate it for Zhang Beixing for a week, allowing Zhang Beixing to learn by observation.

But Zhang Beixing only observed for one day and didn’t return the next.

He had originally thought Zhang Beixing didn’t return because he had lost patience and curiosity, and had given up on learning.

But now, it seemed it wasn’t a lack of patience at all. Zhang Beixing hadn’t returned simply because he had, damn it, learned it after just one look!

And learning it was one thing; he had even integrated Yue Family Lianquan into actual combat.

Although his opponents were just ordinary people, and Zhang Beixing’s fighting was quite rudimentary, even making some mistakes, this was still an incredibly unbelievable achievement!

Keep in mind, when Liu Yi himself had mastered Yue Family Lianquan, it had taken him a long time to integrate it into practical combat.

What kind of Martial Arts prodigy is this?

So, you’re the true heir to Yue Family Lianquan? Is General Yue your ancestor or something?

Liu Yi murmured in a low voice, expressing his incomprehension.

He subconsciously touched his shoulder. He had a chronic injury there from his Martial Arts Training, one that hadn’t fully healed even now.

Then, looking at Zhang Beixing, he saw the young man was all smiles, completely unfazed.

Liu Yi’s just-recovered composure shattered again!

...

After watching the video and finishing the procedures, Zhang Beixing was escorted out of the police station.

During the ride back to school, Zhang Beixing thought of Dong Shengjie and his group, so he asked, "Speaking of which, Director Wang, I’m fine now, but how did the police deal with those five people? They caused quite a stir this time."

"You’re asking about them?" Director Wang began. "According to the current police assessment, they’re looking at about one to three years. Initially, the incident wasn’t a major issue. After all, those loiterers did enter the university to find someone. If it were just that, they’d likely be charged with disturbing public order at most—detained for ten to fifteen days, fined, and given a lecture. That would have been the end of it."

"However, the subsequent fight was quite serious," Director Wang continued, lighting a cigarette and taking a deep drag. "It’s considered a mass brawl, and happening at the university gives it a terrible impact. It’s a criminal case, and they might even have to go through the courts. In any case, the final outcome definitely won’t be good for them!"

It was their bad luck, really. If the fight hadn’t broken out because of Zhang Beixing, it wouldn’t have escalated to sentencing.

Then, looking at Zhang Beixing, he said with a teasing tone, "What, are you worried they’ll be released in a few days and come after you?"

"Not at all," Zhang Beixing shook his head.

What a joke. He wouldn’t be afraid of these people in the slightest. It wasn’t mere boasting either. With the strength of Dong Shengjie’s group of five, as long as they didn’t call for backup, he, Zhang Beixing, would fight them every time they came. He’d guarantee that each time he’d beat them so badly they wouldn’t be able to find their teeth, let alone recognize their own mothers.

But the crux of the problem is, teaching Dong Shengjie and the others a lesson is meaningless. At the end of the day, they’re just minions sent by someone else, doing a job for money. The real big boss is still lurking in the shadows. So what if I subdued them today? Who’s to say a Li Shengjie won’t pop up tomorrow, or a Xu Shengjie the day after?

"Director Wang, if I remember correctly, Dong Shengjie and the others came to stir trouble at Shi University because someone was pulling the strings behind the scenes, right?" Zhang Beixing asked. "Have they found that person? We can’t always be on guard; that’s not a solution either."

"Oh, that," Director Wang said reassuringly with a smile. "I specifically asked about that when I came out. The police are aware of it too. They’ve already gotten the information out of that group and are contacting the person responsible. How it’s handled after that isn’t our concern. Rest assured, Shishi is, after all, the provincial capital right near the Son of Heaven—it won’t be that chaotic!"

Hearing this reply, Zhang Beixing’s mouth twitched. He nearly blurted out what he was thinking but, after a second thought, swallowed his words.

Don’t say things that aren’t conducive to unity!

Zhang Beixing composed himself. Director Wang said, "Well, that’s good then. It’s good that the person behind Dong Shengjie has been identified."

Taking the opening, Zhang Beixing then asked, "Speaking of which, Director Wang, how is our school planning to deal with this matter?"

"Well... it’s pretty good now, isn’t it?" Director Wang replied. "This kind of thing can’t be blown out of proportion; it wouldn’t be good for the school’s reputation. So, the school will definitely downplay the incident. But don’t worry, you will not be short-changed on any bonus that’s due to you. When it comes to money, our school’s leadership is quite generous!"

"I see." Zhang Beixing understood. He didn’t think much of the bonus Director Wang had mentioned.

It wasn’t that he regarded money as dirt, but Zhang Beixing knew well that he was just a fake security guard.

How could a fake security guard possibly receive a real bonus?

Seeing Zhang Beixing’s indifferent, unmoved demeanor, Director Wang’s mouth twitched. This kid really lacks perceptiveness, doesn’t he?

But then he reconsidered. Considering Zhang Beixing’s formidable fighting ability, a bit of arrogance was to be expected. He felt much more at ease.

Looking at Zhang Beixing, Director Wang said, "Speaking of which, Xiao Zhang, you really made the security department proud today! Taking on five by yourself and beating all of them until they were on the ground, hahaha! You even got my blood pumping! Before you came to work here, you were involved in Martial Arts Training, right?"

Director Wang asked, but his tone was quite certain.

Hearing this, Zhang Beixing thought, Good thing Teacher Liu is here, or I’d really be laying it on thick.

But of course, he couldn’t say that. So he glanced at Liu Yi, and seeing no reaction from him, he replied, "Yes, I’ve done some Martial Arts Training."

"Haha, Martial Arts Training is great!" Director Wang exclaimed. "Good for strengthening the body, improving circulation, and relieving muscles and joints. Speaking of which, how many years have you been training in this skill of yours?"

"Uh... well..." Zhang Beixing hesitated, his gaze inadvertently darting toward Liu Yi.

If Liu Yi weren’t around, he certainly would have boasted to high heaven, claiming that he started Martial Arts Training from a young age and went through all sorts of hardships.

But, unfortunately, Liu Yi was present, and spouting nonsense in front of him would not be boasting; it would be outright embarrassing.

Liu Yi, of course, noticed Zhang Beixing’s subtle glances. His mouth twitched. He’s asking *you* how many years you’ve trained, kid. Why do you keep looking at *me*? Are you trying to show off to *me*?

Liu Yi gave a cold snort and turned his head away.

Seeing this, Zhang Beixing scratched his head, puzzled as to why the middle-aged, chubby man had suddenly become so touchy.

After some thought, he honestly said, "Just over a week."