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Changfeng Dojo!?

Those who serve as security personnel in large malls like the Starlight Center are typically members of the martial arts community. Both of them naturally had heard of the Changfeng Dojo.

The master of Changfeng Dojo, Fang Lingjue, had the potential to rank among the top ten in the Jiangzhou Martial Arts contest, being the only individual from Zanglong City who could possibly achieve this.

You need to understand, the Jiangzhou martial arts contest includes all nine cities within the Jiangzhou region, including the many formidable martial artists in the capital, Jiangzhou City.

If the head of Changfeng Dojo, Fang Lingjue, could break into the top ten, that would be a great honour for Zanglong City.

For the next few years, he would definitely be a highly sought-after figure in the martial arts realm of Zanglong City.

Given that the Starlight Center is located in Zanglong city, they would inevitably cross paths with him in the future.

Realizing this, their attitudes suddenly changed.

"You're a martial artist, right? He insulted and provoked you first, and only then did you retaliate?"

One of them asked.

Li Pin presented a screenshot of his martial artist certificate.

"A second-level martial artist!?"

The security officer's pupils contracted.

The ID number on it...

A second-level martial artist at the age of twenty-two!?

If he continues in this field, he is certainly destined to become a Transformation Qi Expert.

What if he manages to gather his Qi into a pill in the future...

"No worries, we will go to the surveillance room and review the footage. However, would you mind leaving your phone number?"

The security officer quickly made a decision.

"Much appreciated,"

Li Pin left his phone number, and then left with Li Yunyao and Lin Xiaolu.

Jing Yunshan's screams of agony continued, with his face massively swollen.

As Li Pin had said, those who stir up trouble with false rumors will eventually get slapped in the face - hard.

The students who had arrived with Jing Yunshan were outraged when they saw the two security personnel not stopping Li Pin and simply letting him walk away.

A student who seemed to hold some sort of position at Hanyang University suddenly stood up and said, "Is this how the Starlight Center ensures customer safety? He beat someone until they bled and knocked out several of their teeth, yet you let him walk out the door casually? Who will dare to shop at the Starlight Center in the future?"

"All of us here witnessed what happened just now, that gentleman, along with his friends, were merely visiting our Starlight Center. However, he made disrespectful comments and provoked a martial artist, verbally assaulting him with filth and obscenities..."

The security officer who had spoken to Li Pin said loudly, "Are you suggesting that it's okay for you to verbally abuse others, and they should just take it? Or should they stoop to your level and trade insults with you?"

His words resonated with many people.

While Taibai has indeed seen a number of public disturbances caused by martial artists, there is a natural admiration for strength in all people.

Plus, with martial artists serving as support for Star Refiners, powerful martial artists stand on the front lines in the fight against Beast Monsters and Demonic Beasts, maintaining the inner peace and stability of Taibai. Therefore, people naturally have more tolerance towards martial artists.

"You all..."

The student, who believed he was being bravely righteous, flushed red, as if he was experiencing some kind of injustice.

Other people, upon learning that Li Pin was a martial artist and recalling his ferocity, fell silent.

All of them were members of the student council and, compared to other students, were more practical.

They understood the concept of approaching fortune and avoiding disaster.

"It seems you all are students, right? Using offensive language in public spaces, is this the kind of decency today's students have? What school are you from? I'll take this up with your principal!"

The security officer spoke again.

Upon hearing this, the student who had been denouncing the actions of the officers fell silent.

However, one female student turned to An Wanyi. "Wanyi, Yunshan stood up for you. Do you think you could ask your sister to pressure the Starlight Center?"

"No."

An Wanyi immediately responded, "My sister shouldn't get involved in this."

As she spoke, she glanced in the direction Li Pin had left. There was a hint of fear deep in her eyes.

An Youran was currently auditioning for the lead female role in the big drama "The King's Woman."

Rumor had it that a decorative vase of an actress, who keyed into the cast with some funding, was also competing with her.

That's why she had returned to Zanglong City, planning to take advantage of the local support in Zanglong City to demonstrate her popularity to Star Palace Entertainment.

If a scandal broke out at this time...

"Li Pin is a martial artist. If we push him to the point of recklessness and he starts attacking people indiscriminately, who could stop him? We should call the hospital immediately and get some treatment for Jing Yunshan's injuries to prevent any aftereffects."

An Wanyi said softly and quickly, "At the same time, let's call the Defense Bureau and ask their security department to deal with him."

The female student, while looking at Jing Yunshan who was still screaming in agony and spitting out blood, quickly nodded in agreement.

...

"Brother, are we really okay just walking away like this?"

Outside the Starlight Centre, on a street bustling with people,

This was the third time Li Yunyao had asked this question.

"It's fine."

Li Pin patiently replied, "I understand the law."

"But that guy... he seems to be the Deputy President of the Student Union at Hanyang University, right? And you're a student at Hanyang University too, are you sure it's okay?"

Li Yunyao still looked worried.

The Deputy President of the Student Union.

"Trust me."

As Li Pin spoke, he softly stroked Li Yunyao's silky hair.

Right.

He had always thought that if he had a little sister, he would definitely indulge in such warm interactions.

Now, his wish was finally fulfilled.

As for Li Yunyao's worries...

He really didn't take them to heart.

There's nothing more significant in life than facing death.

Different perspectives limit people's different frameworks.

A student from Hanyang University who is condemned by thousands is thought to have lost all reputation, be on the verge of dropping out, and the enormous pressure seems like the world is collapsing around him. This crushes his psychological defenses, causing him to buckle under the load and commit suicide by jumping into a lake.

But if you step out of the Hanyang University environment and abandon the identity of being a student, you'll find that these minor matters are not worth fussing over.

In the grand scheme of Jiangzhou, a privatized university is of little significance, let alone in the grand landscape of the Taibai Kingdom.

Even being an ordinary citizen doesn't require leaving Jiangzhou. Simply withdrawing from the university and leaving Zanglong City would dispel the pressure induced by Hanyang University.

Everyone is only responsible for themselves in this world and need not pay too much attention to the opinions of others.

If there's an environment that oppresses the mind, break free from it if you have the ability. If you don't, at least get away from it.

The world is vast, there's always a place for you.

However, as Li Pin was stroking Li Yunyao's hair, he realized that she was blinking at him, her eyes flashing.

"Why are you looking at me?"

Li Pin asked.

"Brother... you really... have changed a lot."

Li Yunyao says.

Did Li Pin scare her by going too far?

His smile didn't falter as he quietly withdrew his hand, "So do you prefer how I was before or how I am now?"

"Of course, I prefer you as you are now."

Li Yunyao quickly grabbed his hand even as he tried to pull back, and clasped it to her arm, "Let me tell you and don't you be upset, I've always wished for a brother who could be sunny, handsome, cheerful, and humorous, buy me anything I want to eat, and stand out to protect me when I'm in danger by chasing all the bad guys away. And now, you almost meet all these conditions."

"If you want me to buy you snacks, just say it directly. You don't need to beat around the bush by complimenting me."

Li Pin laughed.

"No, I'm really praising you."

Li Yunyao coaxed.

"Let's go to Yunxia Ancient Street."

Li Pin said.

The matter with Jing Yunshan didn't affect his mood at all.