C8 Faang Wudi!!

Another challenger ascended the stage, and the mood in the room shifted palpably.

Excitement rippled through the crowd.

"Is that him? I've heard he's the protégé of the former Muay Thai champion, Ong, and an underground fighter with a fearsome reputation!"

"Right, they say he's left seventy-two opponents crippled over the last couple of years!"

"We're in for quite the spectacle!"

"..."

And then, he sprang into action!

The Muay Thai expert lunged at Coach Faang under the watchful, excited eyes of the audience, delivering a textbook elbow strike. Coach Faang, quick on his feet, sidestepped and returned the favor. The two exchanged a flurry of blows, battling through over a dozen rounds in mere moments, neither gaining the upper hand.

"Die!"

Seizing his moment, the Muay Thai expert launched a back kick aimed straight at Faang Wudi's face.

But Coach Faang had feigned his vulnerability; he was ready. With a swift leg sweep, he brought the Thai boxer crashing down, then leapt up, driving his knees into the man's chest with crushing force.

Blood spurted from the Thai boxer's mouth.

The match was over.

The entire gym erupted into chaos!

Defeating the heir to the Muay Thai throne—what a display of might!

"Faang Wudi!"

"Faang Wudi!"

"Faang Wudi!"

"..."

The crowd chanted Coach Faang's name in a frenzy.

"His real name is 'Faang Wudi'?"

Qin Feng asked, bewildered.

Wasn't his name Fang Youcai?

"Of course not," Yang Junchao replied with pride. "Coach Faang is unbeatable across the globe, so he changed his name to 'Invincible'. Impressive, isn't it?"

"Remarkable, truly..."

Qin Feng couldn't help but sweat.

It seemed Faang Wudi was quite the egotist.

At that moment, the host took the stage.

"...Regrettably, despite the presence of many masters today—like the Muay Thai King's heir, Ah Cai, Judo Master Wang Hong, Boxing Expert Li Lichang, Sanda Champion Sun Wei, and twelve other challengers—none could best Master Faang Wudi. Therefore, I declare..."

"Hold on."

With a grandmaster's grace, Faang Wudi smiled and gestured for silence. "I propose an additional match. Anyone here who wishes to challenge me may step forward. This will give everyone another opportunity and also demonstrate the sincerity behind this challenge."

The crowd lauded him, not just for his prowess but for his grandmaster's poise, showering him with praise.

Faang Wudi covertly signaled to Yang Junchao.

During a previous break, Yang had bribed him handsomely to thrash someone. It was an opportunity too good to pass up.

Catching the cue, Yang Junchao nudged Qin Feng with a sly grin. "Hurry, it's your turn to shine. Go for it!"

"Okay."

Qin Feng made his way to the stage.

The audience stirred, casting curious glances his way. "Is this guy nuts? Master Faang Wudi is already legendary, and he still dares to challenge him?"

"Wait, isn't that the Hsu family's son-in-law, the one who's living off his wife?"

"Yes, that's him. What's he doing challenging Faang Wudi?"

"I heard his wife gives him a measly 600 yuan a month. He must be desperate for cash, trying his luck here."

"Well, he's about to get lucky, all right. Hahaha..."

"..."

Mockery bubbled up from the spectators.

It couldn't be helped.

His wife was Lake City's most renowned beauty, and her fame had rubbed off on him, the notorious kept man.

Qin Feng stepped onto the stage.

Faang Wudi addressed the crowd with a smile. "This will be the final challenge. Whoever wins can claim the 'Heart of the Blue Sea' directly from the podium!"

The crowd went wild, clamoring for Qin Feng's defeat.

Yang Junchao was beside himself with anticipation, eager to witness Qin Feng's downfall.

Soon, the two contenders met at the center of the ring.

At the sound of the bell, Faang Wudi charged at Qin Feng, ready to unleash his most powerful, stylish, and suave series of kicks, hoping to not only appease Young Master Yang but also to conclude this challenge on a high note.

But then...

As he closed in on Qin Feng and saw his face clearly, he was thunderstruck.

"You, you are..."

Faang Wudi halted, dumbstruck.

Those flippant yet profound eyes, that strikingly handsome face, that noble bearing...

Yes, it was him!

Thud!

Faang Wudi's knees hit the floor hard before Qin Feng. "Mas, Mas..."

A wave of shock swept through the onlookers!

They were all stunned, at a loss for words.

Qin Feng shot him a stern look.

Quick-witted, Faang Wudi realized Qin Feng wanted to keep something concealed, and he bit back the word "Master."

In that moment, his heart swelled with emotion, on the verge of tears.

Ever since Qin Feng had imparted a few martial arts lessons years ago, his skills had soared. Even though Qin Feng never acknowledged having a disciple like him, Faang Wudi could never forget it; he wore it as a badge of honor.

When he mentioned that his master hailed from Dragon Tiger Village, envy was etched on every face.

Dragon Tiger Village was a place of legends, teeming with hidden masters.

To forge a connection with its inhabitants was to have one's fortunes skyrocket!

At that moment, the silence was deafening.

The crowd gazed at the unfolding scene, clueless about what was happening.

"Let the match begin!"

Qin Feng declared.

Faang Wudi wouldn't dare challenge Qin Feng, but he couldn't just stand there. Clutching his chest, he wailed, "Your internal energy has... has injured me..."

With those words, he closed his eyes and collapsed.

The audience was stunned, both onstage and off.

What on earth was happening?

Qin Feng could only shake his head in disbelief.

Such a flimsy excuse, such poor acting—it was laughably bad!

As the competition concluded, Qin Feng seized the moment of collective shock to claim the Blue Ocean Heart from the podium.

"It's truly stunning!"

He admired the necklace, a glint of surprise in his eyes.

The gemstone's quality and the craftsmanship were unparalleled.

He'd seen the wealthy and powerful bring countless treasures to the old man in Dragon Tiger Village, but this necklace was something else—more exquisite, more luxurious. It was like an oasis in a desert, a realm in the heavens, exuding a fresh and otherworldly beauty.

"It's a perfect match for my wife's pure and graceful charm," Qin Feng mused contentedly.

As he reached for the necklace, a staff member hastily intervened.

"Why?" Qin Feng raised an eyebrow.

The staff member stuttered, at a loss for words.

He couldn't fathom Qin Feng's victory.

The recent spectacle in the arena was too bizarre, too unfathomable.

And since the staff member was in Faang Wudi's camp, aware that the treasure was meant to bolster Faang Wudi's fame as a prize, the thought of it being lost to another was inconceivable.

Then, Faang Wudi, feigning injury, opened his eyes and barked at the bewildered staff, "Give the prize to this master already! Can't you see I've lost? Do I look like a sore loser?"

"Oh, right..."

The staff member finally relented.

Qin Feng claimed the Blue Ocean Heart and strode away.

It took a moment for the crowd to come to their senses.

They erupted in jealous outrage, "Damn! Faang Wudi must be drained from battling a dozen masters. That kid just got lucky!"

"Exactly, it has to be that!"

"If I'd known, I'd have stepped in. That necklace is worth twenty million!"

"Damn, that kid's luck is just too good..."

Of course, Yang Junchao was the most frustrated of all.

He had hoped to see Qin Feng get thrashed, but instead, Qin Feng walked away with a windfall.

That 'Heart of Blue Ocean' was valued at a whopping twenty million!

And with Hsu Yunxiao's company crisis averted, his own prospects dimmed.

"Bastard!"

Fuming, he clenched his fists, "I'll make him pay, even if it means breaking an arm or a leg!"

He rushed home to seek his father's help, "Dad, lend me your personal bodyguard, I need to—"

Smack!

His plea was cut short by his father's resounding slap.

"Dad, what's the matter?"

Yang Junchao was utterly confused.

His father, usually so affectionate, had never raised a hand to him. What had changed?

"Have you caused trouble again?" his father trembled with rage. "Our company is ruined! All our clients and suppliers have cut ties! You've crossed someone untouchable!"

"I haven't..." Yang Junchao stammered.

He couldn't think of any recent misdeeds, except for Qin Feng, that freeloader.

But it couldn't possibly be him!

Smack!

Another slap: "Out with it! Who did you provoke?!"

As the sun dipped below the horizon, Hsu Yunxiao, rarely seen so dolled up, donned a white blouse and a pencil skirt, looking both sexy and elegant. She was about to head out when she noticed Qin Feng returning on his electric scooter, a beautifully wrapped gift box in hand.

"What's that you're holding?"

"Oh, nothing much," Qin Feng replied with a smile.

He couldn't reveal the Blue Ocean Heart just yet; it was reserved for her birthday surprise.

Hsu Yunxiao didn't press further. "Perfect timing. Take me to Wanfu Restaurant for dinner with my sweetheart."

"Ah?"

Qin Feng was taken aback.

"You don't want to?" Hsu Yunxiao's eyebrows knitted together in mild annoyance.