Chương 197: A Slight Move

"Zhao Rui, whatever decision you make, I will support you!"

Qin Rui stared intently at him, her eyes filled with undisguised admiration.

"We are too. Although our martial arts skills are weak, don't worry, we will definitely not hold you back."

"Yes, among us, you are the most knowledgeable and capable. In this chaotic world, we naturally know who to listen to."

Li Xinran and Cao Guannan couldn't help but speak up as well.

"It's not as serious as you think."

Zhao Rui smiled and continued, "Social order still exists, but it will be somewhat changed and chaotic."

"But don't worry, the most important thing for everyone is to focus on training and improving their combat effectiveness. Don't pay too much attention to the martial arts team."

, 5 Although Zhao Rui did not have the ability to predict the future, having witnessed the chaos of the Ruins of Return, he could naturally foresee the general situation of Blue Star in the future.

"Um."

Qin Rui and the others nodded in agreement.

"I'd like to check on your progress."

Zhao Rui glanced at everyone and suddenly spoke up.

"what?"

"What?!"

After Zhao Rui finished speaking, before anyone could react, he struck first, splitting into three illusory figures that enveloped Qin Rui and the other two.

"Your Guiyuan Gong technique is a complete mess; are you eating shit?"

"This palm technique is mediocre; don't use it anymore. Do you think it's sufficient for the current level of martial arts?"

"Too slow, too slow! Haven't you eaten?"

Zhao Rui unleashed a barrage of attacks, leaving the three unprepared individuals utterly humiliated.

"This is your strength—" Zhao Rui glared at them, then said, "Continue practicing the Returning Origin Technique. I'll teach you two more unique skills—"

"Teach us your special skills, fine, but you had to beat us up instead."

Li Xinran pouted, covered her arm, and her face twitched.

Zhao Rui was definitely serious just now.

"It's better than me having to collect your corpses someday."

Zhao Rui glared at her.

Li Xinran smiled awkwardly and said apologetically, "I know, handsome."

"Yes, sit cross-legged, gather your energy! Concentrate your mind, return to your origin! —" Zhao Rui then taught them a shamanistic cultivation technique he had learned from Guixu and a sword move from the Qingcheng Sword Sect.

As friends, he didn't want these people to fall too far behind.

Although he knew that, most likely, he would be walking the path of martial arts alone in the future.

But he still wanted them to go further, at least to have the ability to protect themselves in chaotic times.

While Zhao Rui was teaching Qin Rui and the others martial arts, Su Wanyun and the other two women were also in their hotel room, eagerly absorbing the knowledge of this world.

At the very least, they are all at the Grandmaster level. Their comprehension and memory are not bad, so they can understand some common sense things.

Zhao Rui's hired female servant scratched her head, watching the three women opposite her intently focused on their laptops, comparing the information she had given them with their own and silently memorizing it.

Her expression was slightly strange; she hadn't expected to actually meet a living ancient person.

"Are you really from ancient times?"

"Do you all know martial arts where you live? Do all the men have three wives and four concubines?"

"Are you all female knights-errant?"

After the lecture was finished and during the break, the female college student couldn't contain her curiosity and asked some gossipy questions.

Zhou Moshu patiently explained it to her.

She exclaimed in surprise, "I remember now! No wonder a classmate of mine said that one of her friends had joined some kind of sect—"

"Do you think I have talent?"

"Hey beautiful, let's continue with the lesson, otherwise our boss will come back and find out we haven't learned well."

They will kill us.

Zhou Moshu told a little lie.

"What? He... he really would kill? He kidnapped you all, isn't that the same as trafficking women—"

"——" The three women exchanged glances, realizing that what she said made perfect sense.

"Let's start the lesson, let's start the lesson."

"Oh. Oh! I can't let you get hurt."

The female college student quickly sat up straight and began to teach seriously.

From simple history to technological development, from humanistic changes to freedom and liberation.

The female college student wasn't particularly attractive, but she had a very strong knowledge base and talked non-stop for three days.

Finally, the three women gained a general understanding of this world.

"Little sister, from now on, I'll protect you. If you get bullied at school, just come to me, and I'll stand up for you."

Su Wanyun raised her eyebrows slightly and casually swung her hand towards the hotel's vase.

Suddenly, a finger strike slashed out, cutting the bouquet in the vase in half.

The female college student was startled and said awkwardly, "No, no. I, I won't cause trouble."

Just then, Zhao Rui knocked on the door.

Su Wanyun quickly got up and opened the door.

He glanced at the four women in the room and asked, "How's your learning going?"

The female college student looked at the captain of the martial arts team, who was very famous in the school, stood up with a blush on her face, and said timidly, "They learn very quickly and are very obedient."

"—" The three women felt ashamed; they seemed like little children.

"Okay, that's fine then. Go ahead and get busy, thank you for your hard work these past few days. Here's two hundred yuan, an extra bonus."

"Oh? Thank you, thank you, senior."

The female college student quickly took the money and bowed to Zhao Rui.

Zhao Rui was slightly dazed upon seeing this scene.

Since he acquired martial arts skills, he hasn't worried about money for a long time.

In this world, it's all about force, power, or at the very least, wealth and wisdom.

Ultimately, you need to have one thing to stand firm and speak to people with your head held high.

Goodbye, beautiful lady!

The three women waved to the women's college. Although they hadn't spent much time together, their relationship as professors and students already carried a certain "teacher" element.

There is still respect.

After the girl left, Zhao Rui glanced at the three girls and said, "Now that you've all learned enough, starting tomorrow, you'll split up and work separately—" Zhao Rui then made arrangements for the three women, including assigning Cao Yingcai to the school where his younger brother attended.

As a genuine martial arts master of Guixu, Cao Yingcai's strength is sufficient to protect her younger brother.

Zhou Moshu was assigned to Lincheng to protect his parents.

As for Su Wanyun, she will stay by his side and help him recruit suitable talents.

When chaos is imminent, one's personal strength may be able to quell the unrest, but for scattered matters, the help of one's trusted subordinates is indispensable.

He wasn't competitive, but he couldn't be without plans to deal with trouble.

"I will now teach you a top-tier martial arts technique. You must practice diligently. There will be rewards and punishments; if you serve me faithfully, I will reward you."

After Zhao Rui finished speaking, he taught them the "human control" technique he had learned from the Witch Lord Mo Ling'er.

Although this magical art of controlling objects has the flaw of being controllable by others after it is mastered, it is an extremely powerful technique overall.

The three women quickly sat cross-legged and began to cultivate diligently. Although they knew they were being controlled by others, they still practiced cautiously.

They were afraid that Zhao Rui's personal preferences might be mixed into this martial arts technique.

After practicing it for half, I discovered that it was actually a top-tier martial art.

He immediately breathed a sigh of relief.

Qin Rui and Su Wanyun were both practicing their skills, and Zhao Rui wasn't in a hurry. He let them cultivate while he strolled out of the hotel.

I strolled around the market stalls outside the Dongqi school gate.

Relive your past campus life.

Three days later, Zhao Rui left the hotel with Zhou Moshu and Cao Yingcai.

They first went to Zhao Ke's school, settled Cao Yingcai in, and instructed her younger brother to practice diligently and not slack off.

Only then did he take Zhou Moshu back to Lincheng.

Lincheng is located near the peninsula, adjacent to Dongwa, and only a couple hundred kilometers away from Richeng.

Although the people of Lincheng did not directly encounter the rampaging and impacting beasts, the proximity, the refugees, and the chaotic news still made everyone in Lincheng feel insecure.

If the troops of Dongqi Province are stationed at the front line, the situation will be stabilized.

I'm afraid Lincheng will also descend into chaos.

When Zhao Rui arrived, the bustling streets were guarded by police posts everywhere.

Patrol soldiers and police officers can be seen everywhere.

Although Zhao Rui was mentally prepared, he still didn't expect it to be this serious.

It seems the impact of the alien beasts is spreading wider and wider.

After returning from Guixu, Zhao Rui got a new SIM card, bought a new phone, and contacted his parents.

They said they were still going to work as usual and their daily lives were not affected.

So I wasn't in a big hurry.

Looking at it now, the situation seems much more serious than before.

It's highly likely that the authorities are aware of the impending situation, while the general public is not.

They were afraid of causing panic.

Zhao Rui hurriedly drove home.

When he arrived home, he found that his parents were not there, so he quickly made a phone call.

"RuiRui's back? Your dad and I were shopping—"

"I don't know why, but since yesterday there have been a lot more people patrolling the streets. It's strange."

Xue Wenhui muttered a couple of underestimations to herself.

"Where are you? I'll come pick you up!"

"We're at Wanda Plaza—" Zhao Rui immediately turned his car around and headed towards Wanda Plaza.

Although there were many patrols on the road, the order was well maintained, and ordinary people continued their lives as usual without being affected.

In just over ten minutes, he arrived at Wanda Plaza and quickly walked in with Zhou Moshu.

This was Zhou Moshu's first time seeing a super mall on Blue Star; everything seemed so magical.

Unfortunately, this is not the time for leisurely strolling.

She could only quickly memorize the things around her, and then ask about them in detail after she finished her work.

A few minutes later, the two met Mr. and Mrs. Zhao Jincheng on the first floor of the mall.

They were carrying many things in their hands, large and small bags.

Since Zhao Rui became wealthy, the two elders have never lacked money, and they are naturally much more generous when buying things.

"Son, where have you been? You haven't contacted the family for so long."

Upon meeting, Xue Wenhui began to complain.

"I practice martial arts, and sometimes I have to go into seclusion, sometimes two times in a row."

Zhao Rui casually chuckled.

Uncle San had heard rumors about his disappearance, but out of caution, he did not tell Zhao Jincheng.

As for Zhao Jincheng and his companion, they were not part of this circle, so naturally they had no way of knowing.

"Son, who is this girl?"

Xue Wenhui had been so preoccupied with her son that she only noticed the pretty girl next to Zhao Rui at that moment.

He asked with immediate surprise.

"bodyguard!"

"?"

The Zhao Jincheng couple, who had been excited, were momentarily stunned.

"Yes, this is the bodyguard I found for you two. She's lived in the sect since she was a child and doesn't know much about the outside world. Mom and Dad, you can teach her when you have some free time."

Zhao Rui said casually.

After saying that, he glanced at Zhou Moshu.

Zhou Moshu immediately curtsied and said, "This humble woman, Zhou Moshu, greets Master and Madam!"

"Oh dear, this girl! You mustn't do this."

Xue Wenhui was taken aback and quickly reached out to help Zhou Moshu up.

"You can call them Uncle and Aunt from now on."

Seeing the gazes directed at him, Zhao Rui quickly spoke to Zhou Moshu.

"Yes, Mo Shu greets Uncle and Aunt."

"Oh my, she's so beautiful and well-educated."

Xue Wenhui felt an indescribable fondness for him.

"Let's talk when we get home."

Zhao Rui took the things from his parents and prepared to take them back home.

I had only walked a few steps, and hadn't even reached the entrance to the underground parking lot, when I heard the alarm blaring outside.

"Is that an air raid siren?"

Zhao Rui narrowed his eyes slightly and quickly stopped his parents from heading towards the basement, saying, "Something seems to have changed outside. The basement isn't safe. Let's go straight outside."

With his profound martial arts skills, Zhao Rui could naturally unleash them more effectively in larger areas.

His ears could already hear the strange noises approaching.

The entire mall was in complete chaos. Although no one knew what was going on, they still rushed outside upon hearing the alarm.

When Zhao Rui and the others arrived outside, the police were arranging for personnel to disperse them.

"What happened?"

On the street, a police officer rushed over, clearly having been absent from duty earlier.

"It says that some strange beasts were driven away from the city and instead of returning to the ocean, they flew this way. They are flying beasts."

"This—damn, is this a movie shoot?"

"Bullshit! My relative lives in Japan, and I heard there's a complete state of emergency there. Damn it, it's all the work of those Japanese devils!"

Several police officers were swearing and cursing.

Zhao Rui and the others were nearby, so they naturally heard it all.

Xue Hui asked with some concern, "What kind of strange beast is this? Is it powerful? Can't the army handle it?"

"They can definitely handle it, so let's not worry about it."

Zhao Jincheng comforted him.

"Take good care of my parents. I'll be right back."

Zhao Rui suddenly frowned, gave Zhou Moshu a word of advice, and then his figure blurred as he flew straight into the sky.

"—" My son—can fly!

Xue Wenhui had never seen Zhao Rui's ability to traverse the air before, and she was so shocked that she couldn't close her mouth.

Not only her, but the tourists and police officers around her were also stunned.

Immediately someone shouted, "Great! It's Master Faxiang! We'll let it slide!"

"So it's Faxiang. He's so young and handsome!"

Many tourists and police officers saw Zhao Rui fly away from Zhao Jincheng's side.

He immediately looked at Zhao Jincheng and the other two with envy.

"Auntie, who was that person just now?"

"A police officer asked curiously."

"Me, my son."

Xue Wenhui said somewhat nervously.

"You are so lucky, so young."

The police officer quickly offered a compliment.

The other tourists, upon hearing this, all looked at Zhao Jincheng and his companions with envy.

Just then, a loud bang came from the sky, and then a huge bird in the distance let out a mournful cry and crashed to the ground.

A dust storm swept across the sky.

Before anyone could gasp in surprise, they saw the young man who had just left gracefully return, stepping through the air.

"You can handle this now, the alarm is off!"

Zhao Rui landed on the ground and spoke loudly to the police officer beside him who was still in a daze.

"Huh? Oh. Oh!"

The police officer snapped out of his daze and hurriedly picked up his walkie-talkie to contact his superior.

Wow, that's amazing!

After a brief silence, the entire mall erupted in cheers and applause.