The surroundings fell into a dead silence, as people struggled to believe what had just transpired before their eyes. The middle-aged woman in the car also stared at Lin Beichen in astonishment, her heart filled with gratitude and admiration. She knew she had encountered a true expert today.
After confirming the situation was safe, Lin Beichen turned to the middle-aged woman in the car and said, "Miss, if there's nothing wrong with your car, could you please quickly turn off the engine? Otherwise, I might have to accuse you of attempted murder." The middle-aged woman quickly apologized and turned off the vehicle. The girl who had been saved also shyly expressed her thanks to Lin Beichen.
The girl leaned against the railing with nowhere to retreat, and there was no choice but for her to be pressed closely against Lin Beichen. She was wearing a light T-shirt and shorts, with most of her skin exposed, making physical contact inevitable. Both could feel the warmth of each other's bodies. This kind of close contact was unprecedented for her, as her family had always been very strict.
"It was just a small matter," Lin Beichen said, taking two quick steps back to avoid suspicion.
The girl shyly lowered her head, her face flushing slightly. She quietly introduced herself, "My name is Zheng Qian. I really thank you for what you did." Her delicate face was as red as a ripe apple, making one want to gently touch it.
She calmed herself a bit, then looked up, with a hint of expectation in her eyes as she looked at Lin Beichen, "If you have time, I would love to treat you to a meal to express my gratitude." As she spoke, her gaze wandered slightly, and her hands twisted nervously together.
Lin Beichen waved his hand, appearing indifferent, and said, "No need, it was just a small matter, no need to make it so complicated." With that, he strode into a snack shop and sat down amidst the surprised gazes of the crowd.
A young man at the entrance of a pharmacy across the street witnessed the entire scene, his eyes gleaming with excitement. He took out his phone and dialed a number, "Old Yuan, I encountered an expert here in Port City. His skills are incredible. Do you know? He stopped a moving Tesla with just one hand, and afterward, he was completely unscathed, like a walking superman."
"I'm not joking, I'm telling the truth." he explained eagerly, afraid the other party wouldn't believe him.
"Alright, I'll try to make contact with him, but you know I'm not very good with words, so I can't guarantee success." After hanging up the phone, the young man let out a long sigh, as if he had completed an important mission.
However, when he walked into the snack shop to inquire about Lin Beichen's whereabouts, he learned that the other party had already left. Disappointed, he ran outside, looked around but couldn't spot Lin Beichen, and couldn't help but sigh, "Oh, Old Yuan, it's not that I don't want to help you, it's just that your luck is a bit off."
At this moment, a pair of young siblings, like a golden boy and jade girl, walked into his view. They were youthful and radiant, attracting the attention of many people. Their gazes, however, were fixed firmly on Lin Beichen.
"Dude, that move you pulled was awesome." the young man said excitedly, "Stopping that sports car with one hand was unbelievable." He looked Lin Beichen up and down, eyes full of curiosity and doubt.
Lin Beichen merely smiled lightly and said, "That was just some basic skills, nothing impressive." He didn't want to boast about his abilities, nor did he want to attract unnecessary trouble.
However, the brother and sister were clearly very interested in Lin Beichen. They introduced themselves, "My name is Li Mingde, and this is my sister Li Mingzhu. We've just returned from studying abroad, and we're very interested in your skills." Their words were full of sincerity and enthusiasm, making it hard for someone to refuse.
After chatting briefly with them, Lin Beichen made an excuse to leave. He didn't want to get too involved with the siblings, as his life was already complicated enough. However, he didn't realize that this chance encounter would trigger a series of stories…
Shortly after he left, a burly bald man accompanied by a heavily made-up woman swaggered over. They looked at Li Mingde and his sister with arrogance and mocked, "Are you two out of your minds? Believing in some Ancient Martial Arts, Grandmaster nonsense. That guy didn't seem impressive to me at all; don't let him deceive you."
Li Mingde and his sister were immediately angered by these words and retorted, "What do you know? We saw the master's skills with our own eyes; he stopped a sports car with one hand. Isn't that a fact? What gives you the right to say he's not impressive?" The argument escalated, and the atmosphere became increasingly tense. Meanwhile, the instigator of all this—Lin Beichen—had already distanced himself from the dispute…
Since this friend was so sincere, Lin Beichen certainly wouldn't let him down.
"You asked for it." In response to the bald man's provocation, Lin Beichen merely replied coldly.
Comparing the bald man to a mouse instantly infuriated him. He roared at Lin Beichen, "If I don't beat you to a pulp today, I won't live up to my name!" Saying so, he clasped his fists, making his knuckles crack, and with one step, he crushed an already cracked stone slab into pieces.
This shocking scene left the surrounding pedestrians dumbfounded. They stared with wide eyes and open mouths, utterly shocked by the bald man. Even Li Mingde couldn't help but frown; the bald man's strength seemed far from simple.
The bald man proudly scanned the crowd and finally looked disdainfully at Lin Beichen. "Kid, I'm reasonable. If you admit defeat now, bang your head a few times, and pay some compensation for my mental distress, I'll let you off the hook."
However, Lin Beichen merely looked at him calmly and lightly said, "Muscles don't mean everything." He pointed at the bald man, "Now, I'll give you a chance to leave immediately. If you leave nicely, I won't hold it against you."
The bald man was stunned, not expecting Lin Beichen to be so "arrogant." He let out a sneer and suddenly charged at Lin Beichen, reaching out to grab his neck. However, just as his hand was about to touch Lin Beichen's neck, Lin Beichen suddenly kicked, striking the bald man's chest with incredible speed.
"Bang!" With a loud crash, the bald man flew out as if hit by a high-speed truck, crashing heavily into a tree. He let out a shrill scream as one of his arms hung limply.
Struggling to get up from the ground, the bald man's face twisted as he roared furiously, "I'll kill you!" Yet, as Lin Beichen approached him step by step, the anger in his eyes gradually turned into fear.
Lin Beichen grabbed the bald man's collar, lifting him, and said with a puzzled look, "What did you just say? I didn't hear, could you say it again?" Facing Lin Beichen's questioned and the pressure of his immense strength, the bald man ultimately chose to yield.
This scene left everyone around stunned; they looked at Lin Beichen as if watching a mythical figure. The Li Mingde siblings were also full of admiration for him.
"My god, this is unbelievable!" someone exclaimed.
"Is this a real master? So strong!" Li Mingde said excitedly. His gaze at Lin Beichen was full of worship and longing. Meanwhile, Li Mingzhu gazed at Lin Beichen, clearly enamored by his strength and charisma.
In the face of everyone's amazement and worship, Lin Beichen merely smiled lightly and then turned away. His figure gradually disappeared in the sunlight, leaving behind a trail of awe and admiration.
Although he didn't obtain the wondrous inner strength he had hoped for, and the dream of scaling walls vanished, the fire of martial pursuit in Li Mingde's heart reignited when he accidentally encountered that master in the street.