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Chapter 108: Are You Looking for Me?
Chapter 108: Are You Looking for Me?
"Thank you, Senior Brother Zhao, for your kindness."
A smile appeared on Jiang Cheng's face, "There's about twenty days left until my membership expires. I'll give you an answer then, Senior Brother Zhao."
"Okay."
Zhao Xiangyu quietly heaved a sigh of relief.
"Oh, and Jiang Cheng, have you encountered any issues while practicing the Crane Style Fist recently? I'm free this morning and can give you some pointers, or we can spar. I heard your staff technique has improved again."
He looked expectantly at Jiang Cheng.
Jiang Cheng felt a bit embarrassed.
This Senior Brother Zhao was indeed an honest man.
If he didn't have the Secret Arts, he would be eager for guidance at this moment.
But now, he just wanted to rush back and refine the Primordial Force.
"Senior Brother Zhao, you're too kind. But I've just recovered from a cold and feel a bit weak. Once I'm better, I'll seek your guidance. Cough, cough."
After speaking, Jiang Cheng coughed a couple of times.
"Alright, then."
Zhao Xiangyu nodded disappointedly.
"In that case, let's leave it at that for now. Jiang Cheng, take care and rest up, or go buy some medicine. Don't delay it for too long."
"Okay, I understand. Thank you for your concern, Senior Brother Zhao."
As Zhao Xiangyu left, Jiang Cheng took a deep breath and slowly exhaled.
Twenty days later, would he still need to pay the three martial arts academies on the street?
Or should he pay the Iron Fist Gang? He could skip the stall fee by not setting up his stall, but the management fee was unavoidable as long as he lived in this area. He would have to pay the fifteen hundred, or else he would be kicked out.
Before obtaining the Secret Arts, paying protection money to the gang was tolerable.
But now that he had the Secret Arts, he still had to pay. It was unbearable.
However, if he stopped paying, it would be like declaring war on the Iron Fist Gang. They were new in town and would surely want to establish their authority. By getting in their way, he would undoubtedly face danger, and his family wouldn't be spared either.
After twenty days, he had to make a decision, and it had to be a well-thought-out one.
Of course, the most important thing was to keep getting stronger, strong enough to make the Iron Fist Gang fear him. Then, he wouldn't be the one paying them protection money.
After leaving the meeting room, he arrived at the open space on the second floor.
Bai Wei was already there, instructing a member.
Seeing Jiang Cheng, she smiled at him.
Jiang Cheng smiled and nodded back, thinking that once his membership expired, he probably wouldn't have another chance to see this Senior Sister Bai.
Perhaps she might visit his stall every few days to buy a sweet potato.
Not long after, Bai Wei, with her ponytail and vibrant energy, walked over, "I heard you've been sick these past few days. How are you feeling now? Are you better?"
"I'm much better. A day or two more of rest, and I should be fine," Jiang Cheng replied.
"That's good. So, you came here today specifically to take your family back?"
"Yes."
Jiang Cheng nodded, "It's always a bother to trouble Senior Sister Bai, and in a couple of days, the Iron Fist Gang will be in charge here. There's no need to worry about the Wild Wolf Gang seeking revenge."
"It's no trouble at all accustomed to."
Bai Wei waved off his concerns, "My house is mostly empty throughout the year. With them there, it'll at least feel more lively."
Jiang Cheng didn't take advantage of her kindness but shook his head, "I've already troubled Senior Sister Bai enough. I can't keep causing more trouble."
The same principle applied: one must have some morality.
Moreover, in twenty days, he wouldn't be a member of this martial arts academy anymore.
"Alright, then."
Bai Wei shrugged, "In that case, wait a couple more days. Once the Iron Fist Gang arrives, I'll drive you there myself and bring your family back.
"Thank you, Senior Sister Bai." Jiang Cheng hastily expressed his gratitude.
"Don't be so polite, it was just a small favor. By the way, I heard that Senior Brother Zeng took you to meet the Pavilion Master?" Senior Sister Bai's lips curled upwards, and her eyes glimmered with curiosity.
"How did it go?"
Jiang Cheng couldn't help but smile wryly. But gossip was in human nature, and he recounted the whole story.
"What a pity."
Senior Sister Bai sighed softly, "I thought we'd have another junior brother. But don't be discouraged, Jiang Cheng. While bone quality is important, insight is even more crucial. With perseverance, your future achievements will be remarkable."
After speaking, she extended her hand and patted Jiang Cheng's shoulder.
"Keep it up!"
"Yes, thank you for the encouragement, Senior Sister. I'll do my best." Jiang Cheng watched as she walked away, and suddenly had a premonition. He turned his head, and in the distance, a figure was staring intently at him.
"Is it him again?"
Jiang Cheng's brows furrowed.
Just as he thought the person would come over to warn him, the latter instead gave a cold laugh and turned to leave.
"Huh?"
This time, Jiang Cheng was left a little confused.
With that person's abnormal desire for control, he could have ignored Jiang Cheng talking and laughing with Senior Sister Bai without getting angry. But now, even after physical contact, he acted as if he hadn't seen anything?
Had he changed?
Moreover, what did his cold smile towards Jiang Cheng before leaving mean?
Was he planning to settle the score later?
After some thought, Jiang Cheng couldn't figure it out.
In any case, he would reduce his visits to the Martial Arts Academy, and once he brought his family back, he might not come at all. Let him be.
After bidding farewell to Lin Quanliang, Jiang Cheng left the Martial Arts Academy.
The bustling streets seemed lively, filled with vendors' hawking sounds, but upon closer inspection, one would notice that there were few buyers.
Many people were worried about the upcoming 1500 yuan protection fee.
Jiang Cheng shook his head, turned, and walked into the narrow alley behind the Martial Arts Academy.
The figure hiding in the corner had increased significantly.
But upon seeing Jiang Cheng wearing the Martial Arts Academy training uniform, they were scared and quickly averted their gaze.
However, two people secretly watched Jiang Cheng.
Soon, one of them, wearing a blue t-shirt, whispered to his companion, "Is that him? The sweet potato vendor on the street?"
"Yes, it's him. Even though he changed his clothes, I recognized him at a glance." The companion's tone was excited, his eyes gleaming, "Shall we follow him?"
"Of course!"
The man in the blue t-shirt replied without hesitation, "Those people said that as long as we find that kid and where he lives, they'll give us three thousand! Three thousand! How many days would we have to rob to get that much? If we just find out where he lives and report it, three thousand will be ours. Is there anything simpler than this?"
"Let's go!"
The two men immediately followed.
Soon, they saw the figure in the training uniform.
But as they walked, the man in front suddenly turned and looked back, scaring the two men into hiding. After waiting for a while and seeing nothing happened, they followed again.
Until once, when the two men hid and then peeked out, the figure on the road had disappeared.
"Where is he?"
The man in the blue t-shirt, had a change of expression.
"Yeah, where is he? He was just here. Could he have gone home so quickly?" The companion also wondered.
"So fast? Let's keep looking. We can't just give up like this." The man in the blue t-shirt urged.
"Are you looking for me?"
Suddenly, a voice sounded from behind the two men.
(End of Chapter)
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