Chương 121: Who are you?

(5K) Luo Min's changes and what Miao's father said greatly increased Zhao Rui's sense of urgency.

Potential risks are unpredictable; the only way forward is to strengthen one's own capabilities.

Back at his lodgings, he did not rest, but instead sat cross-legged and began to review the martial arts techniques he had mastered.

The moon is bright and the stars are few, and the night is long.

In the blink of an eye, the moon sets and the morning light rises; whose clothes are wet with the evening dew?

The sky outside the window was already bright.

After meditating all night, Zhao Rui slowly opened his eyes, his eyes sparkling like stars, exceptionally bright.

He gathered his breath, exhaled a long breath, relaxed his body slightly, and stood up.

The competition is over, but we still need to find places to increase our skill levels.

After advancing to the Grandmaster realm, he earned very few advancement points during this period, as he focused on consolidating his realm and studying the application of martial arts.

Now that the trivial matters are over, it's time to continue earning advancement points and increasing the reserves of true energy.

As you advance to the Grandmaster level, the advancement points no longer increase your internal strength, but instead become the amount of true qi you can cultivate for a year.

Although it's still a year and the percentage remains the same, the significance is completely different.

The power and purity of true qi far surpasses that of internal force.

After a quick wash, Zhao Rui went out and ate a sesame seed cake with pork tenderloin and drank a cup of congee with preserved egg and lean pork. He was about to drive around looking for a martial arts school or something similar.

The phone rang.

"My blade slices through the sky... love and hate, all succeed..."

Zhao Rui casually tapped the car's Bluetooth; it was an unfamiliar number.

"Hello, is this Zhao Rui?"

It was a woman's voice, somewhat familiar. Zhao Rui thought for a moment, then smiled and said, "Tian Lili, is there something you need?"

The call was from Tian Lili, Yang Fan's girlfriend.

"Is Yang Fan with you? Hand him over, or I'll never forgive you!"

Tian Lili's tone was not friendly, and even a bit arrogant.

"Yang Fan? Didn't you two leave together yesterday?"

Zhao Rui was stunned.

"Don't try to fool me. Just because you're an eighth-level martial artist doesn't mean I'm afraid of you. If you want to protect him, you should first consider your own capabilities."

"If you don't pay, I'll bring some people to your school right now!"

Zhao Rui didn't care about Tian Lili's furious words at all. He only cared about one thing: Yang Fan hadn't left with Tian Lili.

That kid lied yesterday.

"You don't need to look for me. Where are you? I'll come find you. Yang Fan isn't with me!"

Zhao Rui said in a deep voice.

"I don't believe you. You'd better hand him over obediently."

After Tian Lili finished speaking, she slammed down the phone.

Zhao Rui frowned and casually dialed Yang Fan's number.

The phone is switched off.

"What the hell is this guy doing!"

Zhao Rui hurriedly drove back to the school. As soon as he arrived at the gate, he saw four or five cars revving their engines and stopping at the school gate.

Seven or eight people got off the bus in a grand procession and marched aggressively into the campus.

The one leading the group was Tian Lili.

"This is a university. What are you doing here? Outsiders are not allowed inside."

The security guards weren't intimidated by the group at all, without even considering where they were.

"I'll go inside and find someone!"

"Tian Lili said coldly."

"You can make a call here to find whoever you're looking for. Outsiders are not allowed inside."

The security guard took out a rubber baton and placed it against the outside of the electric gate.

Even a lowly security guard dares to stop her!

Just as Tian Lili was about to rush in, a tall boy behind her grabbed her arm and shook his head at her.

Tian Lili's anger subsided somewhat, and she said sternly:

"I'm looking for Zhao Rui from your school's martial arts team. Tell him to get out here!"

"Are you looking for Zhao Rui?"

Upon hearing this, the security guards exchanged surprised glances.

There are still people who dare to cause him trouble!

The group immediately relaxed and were about to ask a few questions when they saw Zhao Rui walking over from a distance.

"Tian Lili!"

Zhao Rui shouted coldly.

Upon hearing the voice, Tian Lili immediately turned around. Seeing that it was Zhao Rui, she angrily walked towards him.

"Hand over Yang Fan!"

That woman has a terrible temper! What kind of girl leads a group of people to storm onto campus looking for someone?

Zhao Rui narrowed his eyes, flicked his finger, instantly pressing her pressure point, grabbed her neck, and carried her away like a chick.

Block his school gate?

Don't I have any pride?

"Put her down right now!"

The group that came with Tian Lili were stunned for a moment, then instantly flew into a rage and rushed forward.

Zhao Rui turned around, stared intently, and shouted sharply, "Get out!"

The invisible sound waves, like thunderclaps, penetrated into the ears of the attackers.

"Ah! My head!"

Those with weaker skills covered their heads and rolled on the ground.

Only three people, pale-faced and straining their inner strength, stared at him in astonishment.

Zhao Rui narrowed his eyes, picked up Tian Lili, and leaped up the steps of the bank at the school gate.

The few students passing by quickly kept their distance.

"It's Zhao Rui from the martial arts team!"

"These people are in for a rough time."

"Exactly! Of all people to mess with, why did you have to mess with him?"

The whispers of the people around them reached the ears of the three who were still standing.

The three of them couldn't help but twitch their noodles!

Meanwhile, on the steps, Zhao Rui casually pressed her pressure point to silence her, frowning as he asked, "What happened to Yang Fan? Why isn't he with you?"

"Stop pretending, he's definitely with you."

"Let me go right now, or I'll make you pay!"

Tian Lili stiffened her neck, her face full of resentment.

Zhao Rui didn't expect this guy to be so stubborn. He flicked his finger, and a burst of true energy shot towards a young man standing there.

The young man's pupils dilated slightly as he tried to dodge, but he found that the true energy had changed position in mid-air and struck his arm with a snap.

"hiss!"

The young man let out a muffled groan, clearly indicating that his arm was injured.

"Cousin, Yang Fan isn't here. He's not with this older brother. Tell me what you know."

Upon seeing this, the leader of the remaining three quickly spoke up to Tian Lili.

Tian Lili didn't expect Zhao Rui to be so ruthless, striking without warning, nor did she expect him to be so powerful.

And judging from my cousin's voice, he seemed quite afraid of him.

This is hardly at level eight.

His cousin is a level nine martial artist!

Tian Lili's sudden outburst of phlegm instantly sobered her up.

"Yesterday, yesterday, I was watching the game when I noticed him chatting animatedly with a woman next to him. So I slapped him across the face and left!"

Tian Lili said somewhat guiltily.

She was afraid that Zhao Rui would retaliate by slapping her back because she had slapped Yang Fan.

"Yang Fan, you bastard! You bullied me, and now your brothers are bullying me too!"

Tian Lili felt like crying but had no tears left; she hated Yang Fan to the core.

Upon hearing Tian Lili's words, Zhao Rui's pupils constricted, and he quickly said, "Yang Fan might be in danger. Don't cause trouble here."

After saying that, he casually released Tian Lili's pressure points, ignored the others, got into the jeep, and drove towards the martial arts training center.

On the way there, he also called his brother-in-law Zheng Huaifeng, asking him to come along.

Only after watching Zhao Rui leave did Tian Lili and the others breathe a sigh of relief.

"You guys are really bold, daring to mess with Captain Zhao. Tsk tsk!"

"He's a Grandmaster!"

The security guard watching the show gave the group a thumbs up.

"team leader?"

"The captain of the martial arts team?"

"Grandmaster Realm!"

Everyone turned to glare at Tian Lili. What else could she be but an idiot?

Before throwing a tantrum, didn't you at least do your research?

The captain of the martial arts team at Dongqi University—could his strength be something that ordinary level nine martial artists like them, who have only accumulated their skills over time, would dare to provoke?

Moreover, he is a grandmaster.

A master!

The leader's face grew increasingly pale. They had offended a grandmaster; what were they going to do?

"Quickly, find Yang Fan! If we find him, there might still be hope!"

After the leader finished speaking, he got into the car and hurriedly left the gate of Dongqi University.

Stunned, Tian Lili was pulled into the car by her companion, still muttering to herself, "How could he possibly be a grandmaster!"

……

At the provincial martial arts training base, accompanied by Zheng Huaifeng and led by a senior student from Dongqi University, Zhao Rui watched the recording of the finals.

The face of the woman who left with Yang Fan was clearly recorded.

"It must be this woman!"

Zhao Rui pointed to the woman in the picture who left with Yang Fan.

Zheng Huaifeng hummed in agreement, casually snapped a photo of the woman, and sent it to his colleague.

After finding the clue, Zhao and Zheng drove away from the training base.

On the way, Zheng Huaifeng's colleague sent him a message from a woman, an extra who had spent the night at the Qi Zhou Tian Hotel the previous night.

Upon hearing this, Zhao Rui immediately drove over.

Upon arriving at the front desk, Zheng Huaifeng took out his identification and inquired about the woman's accommodation details.

They were still upstairs, as expected.

Zhao Rui's eyes sharpened, and he rushed over after getting on the elevator.

He didn't care whether Yang Fan fell in love with someone else or had a conflict with Tian Lili.

His concern was that the woman's background was questionable.

He was involved in the Old Demon's affairs, and it's absolutely impossible for him to stay out of it.

Instead of doing that, it's better to take the initiative.

This way, we can be prepared.

When the two arrived at the room door, they heard a woman's lewd and decadent sounds coming from inside.

Yang Fan's shouts could be heard in the background.

Zhao Rui frowned as he listened.

Because the sound was completely abnormal; it sounded more like the feeling of excessive indulgence.

"Your classmate is really good at this!"

Zheng Huaifeng laughed.

"Who? Who's outside?"

As soon as he finished speaking, there was a rustling sound of clothes being put on inside.

Seeing this, Zhao Rui no longer hesitated, and with a single effort, pushed the door open and entered.

Inside the room, Yang Fan stood naked, staring blankly at Zhao Rui and the other man.

The woman beside him was wearing a nightgown, the hem of which was half-open, yet her beautiful figure was still evident.

Who are you?

Without wasting words, Zhao Rui leaped over Yang Fan.

The woman was shocked and hurriedly tried to stop him, her figure flashing like a phantom as she suddenly attacked Zhao Rui.

The speed of the movement was like that of a ghost.

Zhao Rui's body was surrounded by surging protective energy, and he didn't stop moving at all, letting the opponent's fists and feet strike him.

With several loud thuds, the woman not only failed to harm Zhao Rui, but instead let out a scream and flew backward, landing on the carpet.

Her pajamas were spread out in disarray, revealing a glimpse of her skin.

Zhao Rui snatched Yang Fan away, and with a flick of his wrist, the blanket on the bed flew onto the woman and covered her body.

Seeing this, the woman's expression turned cold, and she suddenly pulled back the blanket, laughing, "Don't you want to give it a try? I've acted in quite a few TV dramas, you know?"

"Both of you are fine too!"

"Come on, handsome!"

The woman's eyes were glazed over, as if an endlessly alluring figure was flying out from them.

Zhao Rui snorted coldly, and the woman's body trembled as if struck by lightning, and a trickle of blood spilled from her mouth.

It is clear that it has suffered internal injuries.

"What a ruthless man!"

The woman gave a cold laugh, her expression even carrying a hint of melancholy; she truly lived up to her reputation as an actress.

Zhao Rui remained unmoved, flicking his finger to directly strike her pressure point. Then he reached out and patted Yang Fan's back, channeling his inner energy into his body through the pressure point, completing one cycle.

Yang Fan's gaze gradually became clear.

"How did I get here? Zhao Rui? What are you doing here? Who is she?"

"We'll talk about it later!"

Zhao Rui stopped Yang Fan's incessant chatter and turned to walk towards the woman.

Yang Fan raised an eyebrow, leering at the woman's exposed cleavage, and chuckled, "Brother Rui, this woman's not bad. You wouldn't be thinking about her, would you?"

"You just slept with her!"

Zhao Rui said calmly.

"Holy crap!"

Yang Fan was stunned. He looked down at a certain cool spot on his body, his face flushed red, and he covered his crotch with his hands. He ran to the bedside and wrapped himself in a blanket.

"What the hell is going on here?"

Yang Fan's mind was a complete mess.

"You'll have to ask her!"

Zhao Rui stared intently at the woman, a glint of light flashing in his eyes, and instantly activated the Enchanting Immortal Technique.

"what!"

The woman suddenly screamed, her mouth twisted and her eyes slanted, and she fainted.

Zhao Rui withdrew his gaze with a solemn expression and said in a deep voice, "What a powerful secret technique."

"What happened?"

Zheng Huaifeng asked curiously.

"She has been bewitched by a secret technique that will trigger her mind control once she is subjected to it. At best, her consciousness will dissipate; at worst, she will die instantly."

Zhao Rui shook his head and said, "It seems the person behind this is not simple."

"Then I'll take her back first."

"Um!"

Zhao Rui nodded and reached out to tap the woman's body several times with his Mirage Finger.

Then he said to Yang Fan, "Come here and change her clothes!"

"Me? Okay!"

Upon hearing this, Yang Fan rushed over and began to dress the woman with a lewd expression, his hands groping her countless times.

"Excuse me, could you two step outside for a moment?"

"..."

Zhao Rui, who had already turned his back, retorted angrily, "Get to work! You're going to die on a woman sooner or later, you son of a bitch!"

Yang Fan chuckled awkwardly, quickly composed himself, and put the woman's clothes back on.

After finishing all that, Zheng Huaifeng took the woman into his car and escorted her back to the provincial police station.

Zhao Rui then took Yang Fan back to his residence.

Half an hour later, Tian Lili, who had received Yang Fan's call, tiptoed into Zhao Rui's rented room with a nervous and embarrassed expression.

"Brother Zhao, I'm so sorry!"

Zhao Rui nodded slightly, but didn't say anything more.

He didn't have a good impression of Tian Lili.

Yang Fan, however, abandoned his usual fear and trembling, glaring at Tian Lili and saying, "If it weren't for Zhao Rui, I would have been killed. And you're still causing trouble everywhere. How can you be so stupid!"

"I'm sorry, Yang Fan, I was wrong!"

"Alright, I'll forgive you since you also contributed!"

Yang Fan raised an eyebrow slightly and tilted his head back as he spoke.

"Now that you two have made up, find a place to stay. I have other things to do, so I won't keep you any longer!"

Zhao Rui said irritably.

He was pleased that Yang Fan would take the opportunity to break up with Tian Lili.

But to my surprise, this guy chose to make up.

Everyone has their own ambitions.

Perhaps it's true love.

Yang Fan is too impulsive and doesn't know how to handle women.

He had tried to advise me on these matters.

But ultimately, it's his own path.

"No, Brother Rui..."

Just as Yang Fan was about to ask for something, he saw Zhao Rui's gloomy face, so he immediately pursed his lips, pulled Tian Lili, and left Zhao Rui's rented room.

After the two left, Zhao Rui packed his things and rushed to the meditation room in Mingchan Courtyard.

This is where he currently lives.

"Soul Shackles! The Mysterious Locking Technique from the Demonic Path! Could this person be on the same level as the Old Demon?"

Zhao Rui racked his brains, trying to find a way to access his memories without breaking the shackles.

I thought about it for two whole days.

On the third night, under a clear sky with stars and moon, Zhao Rui finally stood up and exhaled a breath of stale air.

"Let's give it a try."

After thinking for a long time, Zhao Rui finally devised a method within the Enchanting Immortal Technique that would not touch the soul's memories.

This method is similar to puppetry, which can temporarily deceive the shackles of the soul and obtain a few words.

An hour later, Zheng Huaifeng took Zhao Rui to the detention center and brought the woman out.

The woman looked utterly dejected, a far cry from her usual alluring charm.

The Mirage Finger technique is not just a pressure point striking technique; it can also lock the opponent's internal energy, which means it can gradually and autonomously activate and seal the opponent's true energy.

Ultimately, this left the opponent powerless to resist.

Otherwise, Zhao Rui wouldn't have been able to copy the finger technique so quickly.

"Where is your gathering place? Who imparted their skills to you?"

"Wenggu Cave in Heilong Mountain! God... ah, I don't know!"

The woman screamed in agony and clutched her head, spinning around in pain.

Zhao Rui quickly slapped her unconscious, shaking his head and saying, "Knowing the location makes things easier!"

"Be careful, I've already reported this to the police station and the martial arts association..."

Zhao Rui nodded and said, "I'm going to Mount Emei. Call me if you need anything."

What are you going to Mount Emei for?

"Find an old woman!"

"..."

The majestic Mount Emei stands tall in Sichuan, its towering cliffs piercing the sky and splitting the earth.

The seventy-two peaks, like green blades pointing to the sky, and the surging clouds, like giant turtles floating on the sea.

The Golden Summit stands alone high in the sky, looking down upon the Gongga Snow Mountain as if it were a subservient subject.

Below the cliff, mist swirls, and a white dragon seems to appear and disappear in the deep ravine.

A day later, Zhao Rui gazed at the magnificent and beautiful mountains and couldn't help but marvel at them:

"When will I be able to build a house on a hill like this and pretend to be a master?"

"It's beautiful with clear water and lush mountains; it's definitely better than that little hill in Narumi-in."

This time, Zhao Rui came alone and did not inform the Emei Sect. Instead, he followed the scenic route and went directly to Jinding Mountain.

The Emei Sword Sect is located on the mountainside opposite Jinding Mountain.

To be honest, he didn't really want to come. The old nun's sour face made it seem like someone owed him something.

However, Zhao Rui only knew her address; he didn't know anyone else.

The most important thing is that the old nun has experience in fighting monsters.

Upon reaching the summit, Zhao Rui glanced at the opposite peak, shrouded in mist, occasionally punctuated by glimpses of rosy light, resembling a fairyland.

Zhao Rui calculated the distance, looked at the nearby mountains, chose the shortest distance, and leaped into the air, flying towards the Emei Sword Sect.

He held a large handful of branches in his hand, throwing one out every so often to propel himself into the air.

After much trouble, they finally landed safely on the mountainside where the Emei Sword Sect was located.

"Don't even mention comparing him to the old demon, he's far inferior to that Demonic Sect's leader, Langshizi."

Zhao Rui shook his head, clearly very dissatisfied.

"Who are you?"

Just as Zhao Rui brushed the moisture off his clothes and prepared to head towards the Sword Sect, a clear voice rang out from a distant mountaintop.

Zhao Rui looked in the direction of the sound and saw a girl dressed in ancient costume sitting on a cliff not far ahead.

The girl held a long sword in one hand and a telescope in the other, staring at him with hostility.

(End of this chapter)