Then, Xu Xinwu issued several commands into the miniature intercom.
The next moment, something unexpected happened to Zhang Yu.
The group of Yellow-Haired, Red-Haired, and Green-Haired men who had just been knocked to the ground by Qin Meng exchanged glances, then suddenly turned around in unison and ran towards the secluded corner where Zhang Yu and Xu Xinwu hiding!
Seeing this, Zhang Yu's heart skipped a beat, and an extremely ominous premonition instantly arose within him.
Sure enough, the three Hooligan ran up to them.
Under Zhang Yu's astonished gaze, they all bowed deeply to him and exclaimed in unison, "Eldest Brother!"
Your sister?
Zhang Yu suddenly turned his head and looked at Xu Xinwu beside him with an incredulous expression.
Is this your Plan B?
Turn me into Hooligan leader?
Xu Xinwu merely gave him a meaningful, slightly mischievous smile, and then...
Then, before Zhang Yu could react...
Xu Xinwu suddenly grabbed Zhou Hengliang, who was also looking bewildered, and with a flash, he retreated swiftly like a ghost, disappearing into the shadows of the alleyway in a few steps.
Zhang Yu was left standing there, dumbfounded, facing three respectfully bowing "underlings," and...
And not far away, Qin Meng and her Girlfriends heard the commotion.
Qin Meng and the others walked over silently.
She had her hands in the pockets of her school uniform jacket, and she seemed to be chewing gum.
A pair of bright eyes, filled with scrutiny and undisguised disdain, sized Zhang Yu up and down.
Several of her classmates followed behind her, their expressions a mixture of curiosity and amusement.
"Oh, so after all this time, you're the boss?"
Qin Meng stopped a few steps away from Zhang Yu, tilted her head, and spoke with a mocking tone:
"What, your subordinates aren't up to par, so you're preparing to take matters into your own hands?"
Zhang Yu felt a chill run down his spine and was so embarrassed that he dug his toes into the ground.
He looked at the rebellious-looking girl with unusually sharp eyes, then at the three meek "followers" beside her, and then at Xu Xinwu, and for a moment he didn't know what to say.
"Boss, look..."
At this moment, the Yellow-Haired seemed to have received some instructions, and cautiously looked up at Zhang Yu, saying:
"Boss, your plan to Hero Saves the Beauty... seems to have failed."
"This Little Girl is amazing, we... we can't beat her."
Hero Saves the Beauty plan?
Can't beat her?
Upon hearing this, Qin Meng and her Girlfriends were first taken aback, then their faces revealed a complex mix of understanding, disdain, and even a bit of amusement.
Qin Meng scoffed dismissively, raising her chin with a defiant look in her eyes:
"Hey Eldest Brother, Hero Saves the Beauty?"
What era are we living in? This is so outdated!
If you want to pursue a girl, just go for it! Why bother with all these fancy tricks?
"That's right!"
A short-haired girl next to him immediately chimed in.
She also curiously sized up Zhang Yu, noticing that this Hooligan leader was actually quite handsome, and teased him:
"The young Brother is quite good-looking."
"So, tell me, after all this trouble, which one of us are you trying to woo?"
Surrounded by their chattering, Zhang Yu felt completely overwhelmed and quickly waved his hands, trying to explain:
No, no.
You've misunderstood.
I'm not... I just... I just want to make friends with you guys...
Even he himself felt that these words sounded weak and powerless.
"Coward!"
Seeing his flustered appearance and eagerness to distance himself, Qin Meng's disdain deepened, and she coldly uttered two words.
These two words, like needles, pricked Zhang Yu.
He was, after all, the patriarch of the Li Family, a powerful figure in another world who dared to draw his sword even against Heavenly Immortal and those on the Half-step Supreme beings.
Although his Cultivation was suppressed, his spirit remained. When a high school Little Girl pointed her finger at him and called him a "coward," a surge of anger rose up instantly.
Zhang Yu took a deep breath, a wicked thought rising within him, and decided not to explain further.
He raised his head, meeting Qin Meng's provocative gaze, a seemingly calm but actually defiant smile on his face. He nodded and said frankly:
Okay, I admit it.
I just want to pursue you.
"What, is that not allowed?"
"Whoosh--"
Upon hearing this, not only Qin Meng was stunned.
Her Girlfriends' eyes widened instantly, followed by an even louder jeer.
Wow! Sister Meng, someone actually dares to make a move on you.
"Young Brother, you're very brave."
Do you know our Sister Meng's nickname?
"Su High's Queen Bee"
"The last PE student who dared to confess his feelings to Sister Meng like that is still on crutches!"
Qin Meng was also caught off guard by Zhang Yu's sudden and straightforward "admission".
The disdain on her face froze for a moment, then became even more amused.
She walked halfway around Zhang Yu, scrutinizing him carefully from head to toe, as if evaluating a piece of merchandise.
Do you like me?
Qin Meng stopped in front of him, a dangerous smile playing on her lips. "So... can you take a beating?"
"Good."
Zhang Yu straightened his chest.
Although his Cultivation was suppressed, his Physical Body foundation remained intact, reaching the limit of human potential. He was still confident that he could deal with a high school girl who had trained in combat.
"Okay, let's give it a try!"
Qin Meng acted without warning, launching a swift and fierce whip kick that whistled through the air, aiming directly for Zhang Yu's side.
The power and speed of that kick far exceeded that of an average high school student, and even surpassed that of many adult men!
Zhang Yu's eyes narrowed. Instead of retreating, he advanced, raising his left hand and precisely blocking Qin Meng's leg strike point with his forearm, easily dissipating most of the force. His body only swayed slightly.
"Um?"
Qin Meng missed her first attack, a hint of surprise flashed in her eyes, then her fighting spirit intensified, and she attacked with her fists and feet like a storm.
Straight punches, hooks, knee strikes, low kicks... While her moves aren't particularly sophisticated, they are ruthless and direct. Combined with her excellent physical attributes and reaction speed, her offensive power should not be underestimated.
Zhang Yu responded calmly, his footwork agile, sometimes blocking, sometimes dodging, sometimes skillfully deflecting force, and occasionally countering attacks with ease.
He didn't retaliate; he only defended.
The two began sparring in an open space not far from the school gate. Their movements were fast and fierce, attracting many students who hadn't gone far to stop and watch, exclaiming in surprise.
Qin Meng grew increasingly alarmed as the fight progressed, thinking to herself, "Ever since I took the miraculous Pills my Brother gave me three years ago and learned his amazing fighting techniques, I have almost never met a worthy opponent."
"This person... is amazing!"
Qin Meng was secretly alarmed, but her attacks unconsciously quickened, trying to force out her opponent's true abilities.
Her Girlfriends next to her were completely dumbfounded.
They knew Qin Meng's prowess all too well. In the entire Su City High School, even among the athletes, no one could withstand more than a few moves from Qin Meng.
But this Hooligan leader who appeared out of nowhere was actually able to fight Sister Meng to a standstill, and even seemed to have the upper hand?
"Damn... this guy's been hiding something."
"Sister Meng has met her match this time."
Qin Meng's Girlfriends chattered excitedly, praising Zhang Yu's skills.
In the shadows not far away, Xu Xinwu, holding Zhou Hengliang's hand, quietly watched the "sparring" in the arena, a satisfied smile appearing on his lips.
"Plan B seems to be working well."
He muttered to himself:
"Friendships forged through battle are sometimes stronger than those forged through rescue."
Old Zhang, it's up to you now.