Troublemakers

One day, Long Ji was home alone when he received a strange message. He went to the location indicated in the message, where someone was waiting for him. That person was named Cheng Shun Gong.

Normally, Long Ji wouldn't pay attention to such messages, but the second message that followed contained words that provoked his older brother. Long Ji couldn't hold back. In reality, Long Ji wasn't someone who sought trouble, but he detested people insulting those close to him. This time, he had come to confront Cheng Shun Gong because he had sent a message insulting his brother, Ku Bi. Little did he know, the two ended up fighting.

Speaking of Cheng Shun Gong, he was once a man with considerable potential. He was similar in age to Ku Bi and had been hailed as a genius since childhood. He entered the same school as Ku Bi but found Ku Bi to be even more dazzling. His hatred deepened after losing to Ku Bi in two crucial competitions: the martial arts tournament representing the school and the contest for a spot at the world's top academy, Des Gallor Academy.

What could have been a smooth path for him turned into a downfall. He had targeted Ku Bi several times, but Ku Bi proved to be flawless. So this time, he set his sights on Ku Bi's younger brother, determined to exact his revenge. This led to the current farce.

"What exactly do you want? Why did you insult my brother?" Long Ji clenched his fists, knowing his opponent was no easy foe.

"Nothing much. I just find you annoying. Who told you to be that Ku Bi's brother?" Cheng Shun Gong said indignantly. "I don't have any grand reasons; it's as simple as that."

"If my brother did something to you, why don't you go find him? Why insult me?" Long Ji glared at him. "I hate it when people insult my family and friends. If you apologize right now, I won't pursue this further."

After Long Ji finished speaking, the atmosphere became awkward. For Cheng Shun Gong, these words might have been like a joke he hadn't heard in a long time. The sky began to darken, and the evening breeze was cool. The two stood in a stalemate. Before long, Cheng Shun Gong finally couldn't hold back and burst into laughter.

"Hahahaha, are you here to be funny, kid? You want me to apologize?"

Long Ji glared at him. "Are you sure you won't apologize?"

"Do you know you're talking big?" Cheng Shun Gong slowly walked towards Long Ji and then suddenly punched him in the abdomen. "I told you I came here to vent my frustrations, so you should just be a punching bag."

Cheng Shun Gong's punch was no joke. It made Long Ji's legs tremble.

The pain assaulted Long Ji's mind. He could feel his insides twisting together. His legs went weak, and he collapsed to his knees.

"Ugh..." Long Ji gritted his teeth, refusing to cry out. He clutched his stomach and writhed on the ground.

"It's no use screaming. This is the outskirts. No one will hear you, no matter how loud you yell," Cheng Shun Gong said, watching Long Ji roll on the ground. "I hope you'll tell your brother about me beating you up today."

"Don't even think about it! I'll settle this here today!" Long Ji stubbornly got back up.

Cheng Shun Gong laughed heartily, watching him. "Tell me, how do you plan to settle this? Brat." With that, he grabbed Long Ji's hair and slammed his head hard onto the ground.

Long Ji's body spasmed like a stranded fish, stiffening instantly, and his legs began to tremble again.

Cheng Shun Gong yanked his hair, lifting his head. "I'll smash your mouth so you can't keep yapping."

Long Ji's hands trembled. He wiped the blood from his nose and mouth, then stood up, talking tough. "It doesn't hurt. Is this all you've got?"

Provoked, Cheng Shun Gong clenched his fist and punched Long Ji in the face. Then, he forcefully kneed Long Ji in the abdomen several times. Long Ji staggered backward from the blows. But because Cheng Shun Gong was holding his collar, he was pulled back. Then, a heavy kick to his abdomen sent Long Ji flying several meters away.

Kicked away, Long Ji struggled to maintain his balance, preventing himself from falling. He then looked up at Cheng Shun Gong, who had been mocking him. Seeing his own disheveled state under Cheng Shun Gong's gaze, the smile vanished from Cheng Shun Gong's face.

"You really can't beat my brother, can you? Is this all you're capable of!"