Martial artists can never be ultimately insulted

"This guy's name is Iori Kazuka. She used to be a cop in the Violence Countermeasures Division, but don't think of her as a good person. As far as I know, she has made a lot of money by selling confiscated items on the side. As a result, she has been demoted here to deal with delinquents for some reason."

If you ask me, this woman herself is a complete scoundrel. The fact that someone like her can become a police officer shows that this country is truly hopeless.

"Huh? Han Zhuli, you heartless wretch! If I hadn't tipped you off, you would have been deported long ago!" Upon hearing this, the policewoman named Yizhi Yihua also let out a snort of annoyance, saying with a face full of disdain:

"And didn't you promise me you'd tone it down a bit? How come I just got a call from the police saying there was a fight here? I knew it was you the moment I heard the fighting! What kind of trouble are you causing me here now!"

"Damn it, it must be one of those things that happened while we were passing by that forced us to call the police..."

Han Zhuli almost immediately realized that the so-called police call must have been when she suddenly attacked Yuan Chen, thinking he had drugged her food, and someone nearby happened to see or hear it and then called the police.

Looking at the two who seemed to be arguing and unhappy, but actually clearly understood each other very well, a playful look appeared on Yuan Chen's face.

Iori Kazuka appears in the female-centric manga "One Victory for a Thousand Gold" set in the same universe as Kengan. The manga focuses on female combat and can be considered a gender-swapped version of Kengan. She is the best friend of the protagonist, Tenma Nozomi.

The character is set up to do too many illegal and excessive things in order to gain merit and achievements. In one conflict, he even got into a fight with his then-superior, whom he didn't get along with, and almost killed him. As a result, he was transferred to the juvenile division to deal with juvenile delinquency and other related matters.

Unexpectedly, it seems that Iori Kazuka in this world was also placed in the old city district for this reason, and thus became entangled with Han Zhuli.

If that's the case... then according to the Street Fighter storyline, in another year or two, Han Zhuli should become a member of the SIN department and disappear from the surface world, and then the two of them may forget each other in the world of martial arts.

It's not that Iori Kazuka is particularly forgetful; it's just that even knowing Han Zhuli will become a powerful figure in the future, ignoring firearms and stepping on rockets as easily as eating and drinking, is still a simple matter.

In Yuan Chen's current view, Han Zhuli's will is not pure enough, whether as a martial artist, a thug, a biker, or a revenger...

In this situation, most people simply fade into obscurity, marry an honest man, and only occasionally mention their romantic past when they run into old acquaintances.

While Yuan Chen was still thinking, Yi Zhi Yi Hua, who had roughly understood what had happened through a conversation with Han Zhu Li, gradually relaxed.

The reason why she relaxed so easily was mainly because Iori Ichika knew that Han Zhuli was not a purely evil person, but was wandering around the old city in order to find the murderers who killed her parents and take revenge on them.

Thinking it over, Iori Kazuka smacked her lips and said, "We've already fought and talked, so I won't stop you from seeking revenge, but at least don't involve innocent bystanders, otherwise I'll be in a lot of trouble..."

Saying this, Iori Kazuka also sighed, then said with a face full of annoyance:

"Ugh, I wonder when I'll be able to get out of this damn job. There are delinquent teenagers everywhere. Just seeing them makes my hands itch. This country really has no future."

"No, compared to these delinquent teenagers, the fact that a derelict cop like you could become a police officer is what truly represents the fact that this country has no future," Han Zhuli said with a disdainful sneer.

"Dereliction of duty and misconduct are irrelevant." Iori Kazuka clearly didn't care about this:

"An incompetent boss is the most infuriating... Damn it, my goal was the Violent Weapon Mobile Squad, and now I've been demoted to managing delinquent teenagers here..."

As they spoke, Iori Kazuka glanced around the shop before turning her curious gaze toward Yuan Chen.

"Speaking of which, you look unfamiliar, young man. You actually opened a shop in the old town?"

"Ah, I came to school and wanted to find something to do." Yuan Chen nodded simply and then took out his student ID.

After a quick check, Iori Kazuka returned the student ID to Yuan Chen.

"I know how strong Han Zhuli is. Even I can't gain an advantage without using my full strength. Yet you were able to easily take down this woman. You seem to be quite strong too. No wonder you rushed to open a shop in the old city."

With a grin, Iori Kazuka asked, "Do you have any wine? Give me a bottle."

Beer or soju?

"Beer will do." Iori Kazuka leaned back in her chair with a relaxed expression, took out her phone, and said while scrolling through it:

"This godforsaken old town area is deserted after 7 PM, and by 10 PM you're the only shop still open. You absolutely have to hold on! If there's any problem, call me and I'll be there right away. Otherwise, I'll be stuck eating convenience store sandwiches for late-night snacks again..."

As she said this, Iori Kazuka seemed to have noticed something. She paused slightly, then narrowed her eyes and stopped talking.

Han Zhuli, standing to the side, seemed unconcerned, simply saying with an indifferent expression:

"Then you can rest assured. This guy is a big spender. He opened the shop just to kill time, and his cooking skills are superb. I can't even remember the last time I've had such authentic Korean food... No, even when I was in Korea, I never had such delicious spicy beef and seafood stew."

Iori Kazuka remained silent in response.

Even so, Han Zhuli quickly sensed the awkward atmosphere and raised an eyebrow at Yi Zhi Yi Hua, saying, "Hey, cop, what's up? Have you fallen so low that you need protection money now?"

"...I'm a police officer, after all!" Upon hearing this, Iori Kazuka curled her lip in disdain, then said nonchalantly, "Speaking of which, Yuan Chen knows about what happened between you and Ying Luo, right?"

"I don't know." When Ying Luo was mentioned, Han Zhuli, who had been feeling relaxed after having a few drinks, paused for a moment, and then her whole demeanor visibly lowered as she said, "What do you mean by asking this?"

“I asked you if you had told him,” Iori Kazuka reiterated.

This also caught Yuan Chen's attention.

To be precise, Yuan Chen heard something different in Iori Kazuka's voice.

Han Zhuli, who was standing next to her, also recognized the same scent.

But because of what she had just eaten, Han Zhuli didn't think Yuan Chen was doing anything wrong, so she said:

“I did talk about Shadow Luo when I confronted him… but that was all. This guy is the same age as me, and he came here to study. He probably doesn’t even know what Shadow Luo is. So what’s wrong? Why are you reacting so strongly?”

When Han Zhuli thought Yuan Chen had drugged her and launched an attack, she mistook Yuan Chen for a member of Yingluo and said things like, "Either you kill me, or I kill you, I won't let either of us go."

Upon hearing Han Zhuli's answer, Iori Kazuka, after a brief silence, took out another cigarette from her bosom, put it in her mouth, and lit it without paying any attention to the 'No Smoking' warning next to her.

Then, to Han Zhuli and Yuan Chen's puzzled looks, Yi Zhi Yi Hua slammed her phone onto the table.

It was called a cell phone, but it was actually more like an encrypted communication device used within a police station. And on the screen, clearly displayed, was information about Yuan Chen—

All relevant information was blank, except for a special note in the data summary—

[Due to its association with special international organizations, any inquiry into information or data must be reviewed and approved by a specialist from the Violent Weapons Mobile Squad.]

“Your student ID says you’re from Hong Kong,” Iori Kazuka said. “If I remember correctly, they’re still conducting a major crackdown there because of the Shadow Organization, and people are prohibited from coming and going freely…”

Before Iori Kazuka could finish speaking, Han Zhuli's anger, hatred, or rather... tyrannical 'will' began to surge at an astonishing rate.

Volume 1: Next long chapter, will be updated later.

As the title suggests, the next chapter is a battle chapter. For the sake of continuity, it will be updated later to ensure smooth battles.

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Volume 1: Chapter 89 - I'll have two of them too! (Long chapter, 7k views)

Iori Kazuka was not surprised at all by noticing the change in Han Zhuli's condition.

Compared to Yuan Chen's identity being specially encrypted, Han Zhuli's secret is not really a secret to Yi Zhi Yi Hua at least—although she is also a victim of Ying Luo and should theoretically need to be protected.

However, Han Zhuli was attacked by Yingluo much earlier than Yuan Chen.

As a South Korean prosecutor, Iori Ichika's investigation into the attack on Han Joo-ri's parents attracted considerable attention throughout East Asia. At the time, Iori was a full member of the Violence Countermeasures Division, so it wasn't difficult for her to find out about Han Joo-ri's situation.

With her own street-smart, or rather, thug-like temperament, Iori Kazuka, who values ​​loyalty, strongly supports Han Joo-ri's revenge.

Yuan Chen, on the other hand, was somewhat surprised.

Compared to qi (vital energy), intention (mindfulness) is not so easy to cultivate.

A considerable number of people who have achieved great success in Qi (vital energy) are unable to make any progress even when they can see the road ahead, because they are unable to improve their own 'intention' and realize their true nature.

The most obvious example of Yuan Chen's cheap uncle, Tong Ang, is his companion.

It's not that Tong Ang is unreliable, but rather that intention is different from qi. Qi can be accumulated over time. Intention, on the other hand, is generally easier to temper when one is young and full of vigor.

If you miss this window of opportunity, your motivation will be gone, and it will be much more difficult to make further progress based on your existing foundation.

And now...

Do you think I'm one of Yingluo's people?

Yuan Chen glanced at the food, which they had almost finished eating, and nodded thoughtfully.

Although it may sound strange, it is during times of intense emotional turmoil that people are more likely to reveal their true inner thoughts.

And what about Han Zhuli now?

He had just finished a battle with no results, and the injury to his eye had worsened, possibly to the point where it would have to be removed.

My already bad mood worsened when a light rain started to fall on my way back, making the gloom in my heart even more intense.

It was at this moment, on my way home through the night, that I suddenly came across a newly opened shop. I initially thought it might be a trap, but it turned out not to be. I not only tasted the delicious food of my hometown that I hadn't had in a long time, but I also found that my eyes were getting better... and the shop owner was not only handsome but also easy to talk to.

Just when things seemed a little less bad, I suddenly realized it was all a trap. All the beauty seemed to have been nothing but a deception…

From the trough to the peak, I thought things would get better, but in the next instant I fell into the deepest trough.

In her despair, Han Zhuli's will also begin to surge, and the most primal cruelty, violence, and hatred from the depths of her heart began to overflow.

Although this intense intent is often short-lived, it is like a wave of murderous intent, or like the 'one proof is eternal proof' often mentioned in fantasy novels. Once awakened or perceived, it will leave a mark in the body, like a road sign guiding the awakened one's path.

While Yuan Chen was still thinking, Iori Ichika, while straightening her clothes, continued to question him with a cold face:

"Since you're also from Hong Kong, you should be familiar with the current massive crackdown in Hong Kong, right? Since the information shows that you're related to Ying Luo, yet you didn't react at all when you heard about Ying Luo, you didn't even show the curiosity or ask questions that a normal person would... You don't seem like a simple student!"

Hearing Iori Ichika's words and sensing Han Zhuli's burgeoning killing intent and the almost desperate hatred in her eyes, Yuan Chen, after a brief silence, scratched his head somewhat embarrassedly, then said listlessly:

“Normally, a cop of your rank is not qualified to investigate my information.”

"Damn it..." Upon hearing Yuan Chen's words, Iori Ichika was so angry that she laughed.

She was already unhappy about being transferred to the juvenile division and having to treat these delinquents 'gently', and now this obviously important suspect was mocking her identity right in front of her...

Why?

Just as Iori Kazuka was laughing in anger, on the other side, Han Zhuli raised her head, her still intact eyes filled with undisguised obsession and extremism.

"You... just now, why... did you hold back?"

Upon hearing Han Zhuli's question, Yuan Chen knew that this was the last shackle that prevented Han Zhuli from immediately erupting... or rather, the source of her confusion.

After all, if he really harbored ill intentions towards Han Zhuli, there was absolutely no need for him to provide her with such a full meal, treat her eyes, or even keep her company while she talked and drank.

If we explain now, the misunderstanding can still be cleared up, right?

But... why untie it?

Feeling Han Zhuli's ever-accumulating and pent-up emotions, and the thought that a gentle push would bring about a transformation, Yuan Chen fell into a brief silence.

Under the lamplight, a shadow inexplicably fell over Yuan Chen's face.

"Why? Why? Perhaps... it's because you're too weak?"

Han Zhuli didn't say anything, she just stared blankly at Yuan Chen.

Yuan Chen did not stop, but after a brief silence, he calmly said:

"It's like food... Even from a roadside stall, I hope to eat a delicious meal that makes me feel satisfied and happy. This deliciousness has nothing to do with strength, it's just about satisfying my immediate cravings before I can fill my stomach."

As they spoke, Yuan Chen looked at Han Zhuli apologetically and said:

"And what about you just now... how should I put it? I was really looking forward to it, but both your anger and your intentions were so clumsy it was pathetic. I had no desire to do anything about it, and I saw no possibility of growth. So, I'll just feed you first and see if you can grow a little after you recover..."

Upon hearing this, Han Zhuli remained silent, simply staring blankly at Yuan Chen as before.

Meanwhile, Yi Zhi Yi Hua, who had overheard Yuan Chen and Han Zhu Li's conversation, took a deep breath, stood up, and pointed outside with a grotesque grin, saying:

“This shop looks like it was just renovated, and you’re just a suspect. I’m reasonable, let’s go outside and deal with this.”

"Okay."

Yuan Chen nodded, but before he could finish saying "Okay," Yi Zhi Yi Hua kicked the table over, sending everything on it, soup and bowls, hurtling towards him.

Taking advantage of the moment when Yuan Chen's view was blocked, Iori Kazuka pulled out a baton from her bosom, snapped it open, and charged toward Yuan Chen.

"There's no need for any chivalry with these serious criminals! Han Zhuli, let's go!!"

As Iori Kazuka spoke, Han Zhuli's delicate face instantly filled with undisguised extreme anger and rage.

"I'll kill you!!"

Even with the spilled soup bowl obscuring his view, Yuan Chen could still clearly sense the intense killing intent emanating from the two of them at the same time.

But this did not cause Yuan Chen the slightest fear or hesitation. In fact, feeling Han Zhuli's hatred, which was among the strongest in Yuan Chen's experience of 'will', Yuan Chen felt his blood boil.

Yuan Chen didn't even join the fight immediately. Instead, he suddenly raised his arm and smashed the volume button on the restaurant's stereo.

"Turn the music up!"

The moment the sound system exploded, the drumbeats pounded into the small shop like a torrential downpour, and the subwoofer delivered by Sakura Ibuki made the overturned glass on the bar vibrate.

Yuan Chen turned to the side and looked at the tables and soup bowls flying towards him with joy—even through these things, he could still feel Han Zhuli's current gaze.

The look in one's eyes that comes from being deceived, manipulated, and kicked from the peak of hope back into the abyss—anger, hatred, murderous intent, and a hysterical obsession and madness.

Meanwhile, Iori Kazuka, gripping a baton, charged toward him with a look of excitement on her face.

Unlike Han Zhuli's madness, Yizhi Yihua was simply greedy. It was as if she had found prey, and once she completed the hunt, she might be able to leave this damned juvenile department. Even now, this delinquent cop was still thinking about how to profit from it.