C4 The Power of Taiji Fist Technique

"I'm not going to waste any more time on you. Let's see if you're still this stubborn later!" Lin Kang turned to a particularly thuggish-looking young man and said, "Cousin Jia Sheng, I'd like to see if he can still be so articulate with all his teeth smashed in."

Jia Sheng stepped forward, his presence becoming overpowering as he looked at Ye Chen with contempt, as if he were regarding an ant. His gaze was icy. "Better to cut out his tongue; that way, he won't be able to make any more noise in the future."

Lin Kang commended him, "You truly are my cousin. You don't hold back!"

"But what if we go too far and he ends up dead?"

Before Lin Kang could finish, Jia Sheng let out a boisterous laugh. "No worries. De will have my back. No one dares to meddle in his affairs at Jianghai No. 1 High School!"

"De? Are you referring to Yan De, one of the Four Underground Kings of Jianghai?" Lin Kang inquired with caution.

"Don't just casually bring up my big brother!" The young man feigned modesty, though his demeanor screamed arrogance.

"This is amazing!" Lin Kang's face lit up with envy.

Ye Chen spoke up, "Lin Kang, if I can get you expelled from school, I can certainly land you in jail. I hope you won't be your own worst enemy."

Lin Kang, mistaking Ye Chen's words for fear and a plea for mercy, grew even more insolent. "Ye Chen, if you kneel down, apologize to me, kowtow, and confess to plagiarizing my work at school, I might just settle for knocking out your teeth!"

Lin Kang added, "But if Cousin Jia Sheng gets involved, you won't be able to save your tongue."

Ye Chen surveyed the surroundings. Truth be told, Jia Sheng's lackeys weren't particularly skilled. They were mostly dropouts, some of whom didn't even look that tough.

"You expect them to beat me up?"

"Who's backing you?" Jia Sheng's expression grew stern. Given Ye Chen's calm demeanor, he must have a formidable supporter. He was determined to figure out who Ye Chen was.

"I stand for justice!"

"Are you mocking me?" Jia Sheng's face twisted in displeasure.

"If you're going to make a move, then get on with it. Stop stalling."

A vicious look crossed Jia Sheng's face. "Brothers, go for it! Lin Kang, you join in too. Make sure you give it everything you've got!"

"I understand, cousin."

In a flash, Lin Kang, with several of his men, charged toward Ye Chen at breakneck speed.

"Lin Kang, you're despicable!"

Instead of retreating, Ye Chen surged forward into the throng.

Lin Kang, seeing Ye Chen not flee but charge, revealed a cruel smirk.

He understood Ye Chen all too well; Ye Chen was a very frail man.

Ye Chen's fate today seemed doomed to be a tragic one!

This was Ye Chen's first fight ever. He couldn't afford to take it lightly.

The moves of Tai Chi echoed in his mind.

Suddenly, a fist aimed for his face.

The punch was incredibly fast, catching him off guard.

Had this been before, Ye Chen would have been struck for sure. These thugs were seasoned fighters, delivering steady, precise, and fierce blows.

But since Ye Chen had enhanced his mental energy, his reflexes had significantly improved.

To Ye Chen, the punch seemed to move in slow motion, and he easily sidestepped it.

After dodging the punch, Ye Chen launched his counterattack.

One thug's nose gushed blood as he collapsed, incapacitated.

"When did Ye Chen get so formidable?"

Lin Kang watched in fear, a sinking feeling growing within him.

Sure enough, Lin Kang suddenly felt dizzy and collapsed uncontrollably.

He coughed up a mouthful of blood along with several teeth.

After a brief skirmish, all the thugs except Ye Chen lay on the ground, groaning in pain.

"You wanted to knock out all my teeth, didn't you? Now it's your turn to experience that feeling!"

"Cousin, save me!"

Lin Kang, filled with terror, watched as Ye Chen approached him step by step.

"Stop right there! If you want to get to Lin Kang, you'll have to get through me first."

Jia Sheng's expression turned grim. Ye Chen's fighting prowess had greatly surpassed his expectations.

His gaze locked onto Ye Chen with laser-like focus.

The fight promised to be a tough one.

But would I be afraid?

I should be able to handle Ye Chen.

Jia Sheng subtly shifted his left foot to the side, channeling all his strength into his left arm.

His arm and thigh muscles tensed, ready to unleash their pent-up power.

Jia Sheng's nose instantly began to bleed, and he felt overwhelmingly dizzy.

"Why do you have to resort to so many tricks? I could take you down with a single punch!"

Lin Kang watched his cousin convulsing on the ground, foaming at the mouth, and knew it was over for him.

"Ye Chen, we're classmates. You can't kill me!"

"If our roles were reversed, would you spare me? Would you consider our bond as classmates?" Ye Chen asked.

Lin Kang remained silent. Clearly, he wouldn't.

Then, Lin Kang felt like he was on the brink of death.

His teeth started falling out one by one, and the pain was so intense that tears streamed down his face.

"Ye Chen, please stop hitting me. If you hit me again, I might not survive."

Lin Kang pleaded, his face smeared with blood.

"The moment you betrayed me, you should have foreseen this outcome."

With his final punch, Lin Kang passed out.

Ye Chen wiped the blood from his hands, unable to suppress his excitement.

Jia Sheng was a notorious thug around Jianghai No. 1 High School and a formidable fighter.

Yet, with the enhancement of his systematic boxing technique, Ye Chen had easily defeated him.

If he could master those unrivaled divine skills, might he not become the most formidable person in the world?

The following day at school, the classroom buzzed with chatter.

But the conversation inevitably centered around Ye Chen.

"Ye Chen actually took down Lin Kang. It seems their friendly relationship was nothing but a facade, with Lin Kang constantly intimidating him."

"He's truly exceptional, and incredibly astute."

"Did you hear? Ye Chen aims to be the top student in the entire city. Will he reach his goal? Even the teachers who set the exams acknowledge Ye Chen's brilliance."

"He's incredible!"

Suddenly, someone interjected, "Quiet down, Lin Kang is here."

True to their word, Lin Kang entered, looking defeated, his mouth wrapped in bandages from his severe injuries.

Two teachers followed close behind Lin Kang, evidently there to ensure he didn't seek revenge on Ye Chen while collecting his personal items.

Lin Kang let out a cold snort. How could he even think about retaliating against Ye Chen now?

He was more concerned that Ye Chen might hit him again to blow off steam and was eager to leave the classroom as quickly as possible.

"Lin Kang, wait until the grades are posted before you go," a chorus of classmates called out to him.

It turned out he had organized a betting pool on the wager between Huang Zhongyu and Ye Chen, hoping to cash in on Ye Chen's last shred of value.

With Ye Chen's odds at a high ten to one, he had collected a substantial amount of bets.

But with the results still pending, the students were not about to let Lin Kang slip away.

Lin Kang retorted with fury, "Do you honestly believe Ye Chen could be the top scorer in the city? You're all fools. Even if he didn't cheat, he's no match for Huang Zhongyu. I can't wait to see what grades Ye Chen ends up with! I'll make sure you all accept your defeat wholeheartedly!"

Huang Zhongyu chuckled on the side, "Lin Kang, if Ye Chen loses, you'll still get the money we agreed on because it will make me happy!"

"Really?" Lin Kang's eyes sparkled. Twenty thousand yuan would be quite a consolation for him.

He said playfully, "Thank you, Young Master Huang."

"We're friends; no need for thanks! I really outdid myself this time. I'm guessing I'll score over 670 points."

"Young Master Huang, you're incredible. Your scores will stand out in the entire city!"

They conversed with glee, seemingly convinced of Ye Chen's impending defeat.

Meanwhile, Ye Chen remained serene, a slight smile gracing his face as he awaited the announcement of the results.