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When participating in that competition, whether it was when the team gathered in the capital or later when they arrived in Tokyo, Qian Kai displayed a strong sense of National Honor.
He often spoke similarly, and while his demeanor could be somewhat stubborn, he was also quite upright.
At that moment, seeing fellow countrymen suddenly erupt into an argument on the international flight, he once again exhibited that sense of honor. He stood up and approached both sides, his expression dark as he looked at the quarreling individuals, resembling a ferocious wolf.
However, compared to Lucas and Weimar, who had made significant progress and even surpassed many at the Momentum Level, Qian Kai's performance remained unchanged from how it had been initially.
This highlighted the gap between martial artists and the limitations of the Human Body. At his current age, if he couldn't break through, his potential for improvement was completely stifled. Maintaining physical fitness through regular training was already commendable; enhancing Aspects could only rely on the slow accumulation of experience.
Perhaps when he grew old and frail, he might rely on his accumulated experience to enter the ranks of Spirit Realm warriors, but by then, he would no longer be able to maintain his peak condition.
This was a path that most warriors and martial artists would have to traverse in their lives.
After Qian Kai stood up, Zhang Liang, who had initially appeared defiant, showed a hint of trepidation on his face. It seemed he sensed the explosive power hidden beneath Qian Kai's muscles.
Although he had full confidence in himself, he was also aware of his own shortcomings. That middle-aged man radiating a chilling aura was no ordinary Martial Arts Instructor; he was the kind of warrior his father spoke of—one who had truly experienced life-and-death battles.
Such a strong individual could have a significant chance of victory even against martial artists stronger than himself. Although Zhang Liang's physical foundation was quite good now, there remained an irreparable gap in experience compared to older warriors. Moreover, with a confused burden beside him to care for, engaging in a mere verbal dispute was not worth it.
“Hmph,” Zhang Liang snorted coldly. Although he did not directly respond to Qian Kai, he crossed his arms and turned away to sit back down in his original position without even glancing at Li Zheng, who was trembling with anger. This gesture could be seen as giving Qian Kai face.
The beautiful Flight Attendant nearby also sighed in relief, her gaze toward Qian Kai now filled with gratitude.
“You're right; being abroad means we must be careful not to tarnish our Homeland's reputation. That's why we need to educate those who would bring shame upon us so they understand how to behave and follow rules,” Li Zheng said as he saw Zhang Liang retreating. He became more spirited in response.
Although his words were filled with righteous indignation and seemed to firmly occupy the moral high ground, they were still laced with sarcasm as if he were ready to vent all the pent-up frustration inside him.
But halfway through his tirade,
‘Smack!’
Qian Kai's expression darkened as he swiftly turned and slapped him across the face. The force of the blow made him spin around before he 'sat' back down in his place.
The side of his face that was struck swelled up completely, and a trickle of blood appeared at the corner of his mouth.
After being hit, Li Zheng first felt a tingling sensation on his face, followed by a rush of confusion that felt like a stampede of wild horses in his head. Dazed and unsteady, he slumped back down, looking completely disoriented.
"Annoying. No wonder he couldn't hold back." Zhang Liang recognized Qian Kai's extraordinary abilities, but Qian Kai was also aware of Zhang Liang's prowess. He had thought that the most troublesome thorn would have backed off, but a persistent fly continued buzzing beside him, which naturally infuriated him.
In his view, it was astonishing that such a young martial artist could bring him pressure; he must be exceptionally talented and proud. Yet even this thorn understood how to gauge the situation, while that self-righteous fellow preached one thing and practiced another—others making noise were slandering, while his own noise was 'education.' This blatant double standard made him feel extremely disgusted.
His temper was already short, and now he had resorted to violence. Fortunately, he had shown some restraint; otherwise, it wouldn't have been as simple as just spinning around.
"How can you hit someone?! Do you have no decency? Bullying others just because you're bigger!" Li Zheng's female fan shouted sharply as she stood up with her hands on her hips.
However, just as she began to speak, Liang Wuxuan, who had been lurking in the shadows with Yang Xiaoyou, suddenly changed to an expressionless demeanor and coldly said, "Shut up."
Although his voice was calm, the overwhelming aura emanating from him was impossible to refuse. The girl’s sharp retort instantly faltered and closed her mouth with a snap. The powerful impact made her jaw ache, and tears involuntarily streamed down her face.
It was as if her mouth had been zipped shut; no matter how much she whimpered afterward, she couldn't open it again.
Her cheeks twitched as if they were spasming.
"Are you still not embarrassed enough?" The Demoness, who had initially been teasing Yang Xiaoyou while enjoying the spectacle, now stood up with a serious expression.
Yang Xiaoyou felt a strange sensation seeing her change so quickly. He wondered what kind of reaction would occur if he touched her curvy backside at that moment.
However, that was merely a fleeting thought. Although it was tempting, the situation at hand concerned the school's reputation; it was better not to act recklessly.
On the other side, Qian Kai had initially been irritated by the sharp-tongued girl who had stepped forward. If she hadn't been a woman, he might have slapped her.
However, when another stunningly beautiful woman emerged beside her, his expression shifted to one of astonishment, as if he had seen a ghost.
Though he had not yet reached the level of true power and might never do so, he was close to that threshold and could sense the pressure emanating from her.
Just moments ago, he had felt something indescribable—a force that was impossible to resist and demanded obedience! Even though it wasn't directed at him, it sent a chill down his spine. Instinctively, he fell silent.
There were indeed powerful individuals at the Momentum Level within the company, and he had encountered some during missions, but none had ever given him such an eerie feeling! The overwhelming presence radiating from a delicate beauty was a stark contrast.
As he watched the woman approach him, his heart raced. Despite not having crossed that threshold himself, he sensed that even if she appeared fragile, she would be difficult to handle.
Fortunately, he felt relieved when the woman who had made his scalp tingle came over and bowed slightly, sincerely apologizing on behalf of the two who had been arguing to the other passengers and crew on the plane.
With such an enchanting figure apologizing, the other passengers who had initially harbored grievances graciously accepted her words.
The previously tense atmosphere was effortlessly diffused.
Only Yang Xiaoyou beside him couldn't help but mutter under her breath about this chaotic Demoness; if she truly cared, she could have intervened at the start of the argument instead of watching with amusement before stepping in to mediate.
Meanwhile, Zhang Liang glanced at Liang Wuxuan with some suspicion. However, compared to Qian Kai, his mental state was considerably weaker. While a martial artist might sense sensitive pressures, he only vaguely felt something strange about this non-combatant's aura.
Unable to make sense of it all, he shook his head and chose to ignore it. Although he knew she was the President and leading this team, he wasn't interested in getting close to her; he was here for training and wouldn't engage with others unnecessarily.
“Captain Qian, good to see you again.” Once things calmed down, Liang Wuxuan approached Yang Xiaoyou’s side. Yang Xiaoyou smiled and waved in greeting.
Qian Kai, who had been bewildered by the terrifying girl earlier, snapped back to reality upon hearing her voice. He recognized Yang Xiaoyou as the student who had miraculously survived a special infection incident and managed a strained smile in response.
His smile was forced mainly because he noticed that the Demoness was sitting next to him—an utterly unscientific occurrence.
During their last meeting, Qian Kai had been a member of Red Dragon Security and exchanged brief pleasantries with the Demoness before Yang Xiaoyou stood up and proactively moved over to Qian Kai's side.
The special status of the Demoness was such that even Yang Xiaoyou felt unusually surprised when he first encountered it. Naturally, he understood Qian Kai's concerns; bringing him here was clearly putting him in a difficult position.
The reason he was interested in Qian Kai was that Iceland was a country, and someone like Qian Kai going there at this time seemed to be a rather delicate matter.
After some casual greetings and simple exchanges, Yang Xiaoyou overheard the details of Qian Kai's current situation.
He had applied for retirement due to the internal power struggles within the Red Dragon, feeling somewhat disheartened by the recent changes. However, after retiring, he received an invitation from P Company in Iceland, inviting him to assist in building their Security Department.
Yang Xiaoyou was familiar with P Company, and given the harmonious relationship between the Chinese Empire and Iceland, this opportunity seemed promising. It aligned well with his principles and offered a suitable job, so he naturally did not want to give it up easily. He prepared to go over there and try his luck.
Upon hearing this, a flicker appeared in Yang Xiaoyou's eyes.
Indeed, the entire security system was controlled by Hive Security Company, and P Company itself was quite distrustful of the Second Largest Shareholder. They seemed intent on establishing their own dedicated Security System to reduce their reliance on Hive Security Company.
In the past, they might have lacked funds, but now they were financially robust. Due to their cooperative relationships with various countries, they could get what they wanted without much hassle; otherwise, Qian Kai wouldn't have received this invitation so easily.
It was clear that beyond this rigidly enforced binding relationship, he would also need to deeply integrate Hive Security Company into P Company. This upcoming mission was of great importance.
After working overtime for more than half an hour without any extra pay, he felt frustrated and uneasy.
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