"Master Zhao the Fourth," was the respectful title given to this old man by outsiders. He was also Zhao Zhuowen's grandfather. He squinted, observing Lin Chen in the distance. He sensed a hint of danger emanating from the young man, though the danger didn't seem particularly great.
However, Master Zhao knew his own strength well, and there weren't many people who could pose a threat to him. He narrowed his eyes, carefully examining Lin Chen, and his intimidating aura fully erupted.
Even though the two were nearly ten meters apart, Lin Chen could clearly feel that aura, as if a mountain of corpses and a sea of blood had appeared before him, or as if a demon from hell was staring at him!
Master Zhao exerted unprecedented pressure on Lin Chen, making it difficult for his super insight to continue, forcing him to stop. However, Lin Chen was not defeated by this pressure.
Through his fleeting insight, Lin Chen already knew that Master Zhao was not only a powerful figure, but his background was also enough to instill fear in ordinary people. Even so, Lin Chen would not be overwhelmed. Although he might not be Master Zhao's match right now, that didn't mean he was afraid of him.
The two men stared at each other from a distance, a duel of imposing presence. No one knew the outcome of this contest, but Master Zhao was increasingly astonished.
In this world, although there are masters at the same level as him, Master Zhao, they are all older than him and mostly deceased. He has never seen anyone younger than him who has reached his level. But this young man before him, Lin Chen, exudes an extraordinary aura.
On that slightly noisy afternoon, Master Zhao's voice was like a gentle breeze across a lake, carrying a hint of barely perceptible laughter: "It seems I've met a rather interesting little fellow."
His words, though spoken softly, seemed to contain immense power, causing the surrounding air to momentarily freeze.
The five men standing before him, upon hearing these words, felt their hearts churn like a stormy sea. They knew that anyone who received such praise from Master Zhao was no ordinary person; each one was someone he considered a rival. And to be Master Zhao's rival was undoubtedly to be a warrior standing at the pinnacle of the world, enjoying the glory of being the center of attention.
Zhao Zhuowen, Black Mamba, Little General, and Yang Meilin were all well aware of Lin Chen's strength. In fact, it could be said that they intentionally or unintentionally brought Lin Chen into Zhao Siye's sight.
Only the man named Gin knew nothing about Lin Chen. His eyes flickered with curiosity and doubt as he muttered to himself, "How could it be him?" His gaze flickered slightly, and although he dared not turn his head easily, he still secretly glanced at the figure that had attracted everyone's attention.
Then, Master Zhao waved his hand, signaling everyone to get into a luxury van. He turned to Superintendent Huang, the current police chief, and said apologetically, "Old Huang, I'm really sorry, my lads have caused you trouble. I apologize on their behalf."
Superintendent Huang quickly helped up Master Zhao, his face beaming with smiles: "Master Zhao, please don't say that. If I had known it was one of your men, I wouldn't have dared to go on this call. Here's what we'll do: you go first, and we'll handle the rest."
Lin Chen observed silently, inwardly surprised. Wasn't this police superintendent Huang Ya's father, the renowned senior police superintendent of Haizhou City? Huang Ya had been unable to attend due to unforeseen circumstances, but she had clearly informed her father to come and help everyone out of the predicament.
As Master Zhao and his group departed, Lin Chen's gaze remained fixed in that direction, his heart filled with unease. This was the first time he had been "discovered" while using his super perception ability, and the process had been forcibly interrupted. This unprecedented experience left Lin Chen deeply troubled.
By this time, the scumbag named Wu Yifan had been beaten beyond recognition, unrecognizable even to his own parents. He was hastily taken away by ambulance, his genital injuries still gruesome, the scene extremely bloody. Police cars followed closely behind, as if to bring this farce to an imperfect end.
Huang Ya's father began directing the clearing of the area. Everyone's cell phones were confiscated, and all related photos and videos were completely deleted, as if nothing had ever happened. The school leader who had previously harbored ill intentions towards Ning Jiaqi now stood respectfully before Superintendent Huang, solemnly promising to educate the students present to keep quiet.
However, when Wu Yifan was mentioned, the portly leader seemed hesitant. After all, Wu Yifan was someone they had invited, and he had powerful connections. And now things had turned out like this…
“You don’t need to worry about Wu Yifan’s matter. We will convict and arrest him; no one can save him. So, do you know what to do?” Superintendent Huang’s words immediately made the fat leader realize the seriousness of the situation. He nodded hurriedly, indicating that he would definitely sever all ties with Wu Yifan.
From afar, Lin Chen witnessed all of this, shaking his head and smiling bitterly. He hadn't expected the "Red Sea Operation" club to wield such power, that even a high-ranking police superintendent had to give face to Master Zhao. And Master Zhao's status within the club was clearly much higher than Zhao Zhuowen's.
Lin Chen took a deep breath and slowly exhaled. He knew that these powerful figures were people he couldn't afford to offend for the time being. So, he composed himself and stepped into the school's auditorium once more.
However, the moment he entered, his gaze sharpened, his eyes narrowing slightly as if he had caught some important information. He walked step by step in that direction, his heart filled with vigilance and curiosity.
In that somewhat crowded setting, everyone's eyes were drawn to Ning Jiaqi and a school leader with a plump figure and a wealthy appearance—Zhu Dehua.
Although Zhu Dehua is over fifty years old, he still looks like he is in his early forties because he takes good care of himself. His plump body seems to add to his youthful appearance.
He had just returned from bowing and scraping to Superintendent Huang, and in the blink of an eye, he was putting on the airs of an elder in front of Ning Jiaqi. Ning Jiaqi, as the daughter of the deputy mayor, had always kept her identity a closely guarded secret, so Zhu Dehua's understanding of her was limited to that of a well-off female student.
"I am Zhu Dehua, the vice president of Haizhou University," he introduced himself, his eyes flashing with unquestionable authority. "Student, you should study hard in the future and strive to be recommended for postgraduate studies. If you are willing, I can personally mentor you."
As one of the school's most powerful vice principals, he is a top candidate for the next principal's position. For most people, his offer to Ning Jiaqi is like a windfall.
However, it was obvious to everyone that this greasy, fat man's interest in Ning Jiaqi's body went far beyond academics. But due to his authority, no one dared to object. Although Wang Erbo was anxious, he could only stay far away.
Yang Meixi, Ning Jiaqi's best friend, was dissatisfied, but because she was in a cold war with Lin Chen, she stubbornly didn't stand up for herself. Lin Ruoyan, on the other hand, gloated from the sidelines, even secretly taking out her phone to film the whole farce!
“If you have time, come to my office tonight, and I’ll tutor you privately.” Zhu Dehua said, reaching out to stroke Ning Jiaqi’s long, smooth, black hair. However, his hand could only awkwardly remain suspended in mid-air.
"I'm sorry, but my friend is an excellent student and doesn't need your tutoring. Even if she goes on to graduate school, she'll have better advisors." Lin Chen's voice was cold and firm, his tone revealing an undeniable resolve.
Zhu Dehua had never been treated like this before. He shouted angrily, "Let me go! Which college are you from? What's your name?" He tried to break free from Lin Chen's restraint, but how could Lin Chen's strength compare to that of this fat man?
Lin Chen gave Zhu Dehua a gentle push, and Zhu Dehua's entire body trembled slightly. He stumbled a few steps and fell to the ground. The entire hall fell silent.
The group exchanged bewildered glances, unsure what had happened. Lin Chen had just heroically rescued Ning Jiaqi in front of those people, and now he dared to confront their school's vice-principal? This Vice-Principal Zhu was even planning to personally escort Ning Jiaqi!
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