Chapter 078: A Single Move to Drive Them Away

Xia Te saw Song Kai charging straight toward him.

He sneered coldly.

Ha, are all police officers in China this arrogant and foolish?

“Courting death!”

Xia Te had originally planned to use his gun, but upon seeing Song Kai rush toward him instead of fleeing, he abandoned the idea of drawing his weapon and swung a fist at Song Kai.

Song Kai pushed off with his legs, unleashing the Eight Trigram Palm. At the same time, all the thunderous inner energy within him surged toward his arms.

Xia Te’s fist landed squarely on Song Kai’s palms.

In the next instant, Xia Te felt an intense pain searing through his body, penetrating to the marrow. For a moment, his arms went numb and he couldn’t move them at all.

Just then, Song Kai delivered a kick to Xia Te’s chest, sending him flying.

Xia Te rolled twice on the ground before springing to his feet, staring at Song Kai in terror.

Song Kai spoke icily, “Get out of here! If I’d wanted to kill you just now, you’d already be dead. But this is China, and I am a police officer—I can’t just kill people as I please.”

Xia Te was indeed shaken, not by Song Kai’s words, but by the terrifying power of that palm strike! He knew his own abilities well. As the leader of the Fox Hunter Mercenary Group, Xia Te had crossed paths with countless mercenary groups, police squads, and special forces from countries around the world.

He had lost battles before, but only when opponents used weapons or set traps. In close combat, no one had ever matched him!

Yet today, in this narrow alley, he had… lost?

And lost to an ordinary young policeman?

Xia Te swallowed hard and stepped back, then retreated again.

He was truly afraid!

At that moment, the distant sound of police sirens echoed.

Xia Te leapt into the car and shouted to the man in the driver’s seat, “Hank, drive! Hurry, head straight to the extraction point!”

“Huh?” Hank’s dark face froze, “Boss, why? That little cop knows where the Vulture girl is! The whole Vulture Mercenary Group has been captured—only she’s left! Boss, she holds a fortune in her hands, and she’s easy to deal with! How can we give up?”

“Shut up!” Xia Te shouted in English, “Go, now! The police here are terrifying! We might not find the fortune before they wipe us out!”

Hank didn’t dare disobey Xia Te and sped away.

On the way, Hank glanced at Xia Te, “Boss, did something happen? Why do you look so pale?”

Xia Te shook his head and raised his hands, “Hank, never, ever mess with the police here. I just had a pure hand-to-hand fight with that young officer—and I… lost.”

“Lost?” Hank was incredulous, “Wow, Boss, that’s impossible!”

“Enough, let’s get out of here. Call the others, gather up. We leave before dawn…”

…

Song Kai had no idea that his last strike had frightened the entire Fox Hunter Mercenary Group into retreat.

Now, Song Kai was frustrated and worried.

All the Nine Thunder inner energy within him was completely depleted!

Ah! He had to find Zhang Hongjun and get back that bracelet.

The Nine Thunder inner energy was fierce and powerful, far superior to any other, and the fire spirit energy in Zhang Hongjun’s bracelet was perfect for cultivating it!

Song Kai took a steel rod from his backpack and walked outside.

The Hummer was already gone.

He didn’t know if they’d return, but now he needed to quickly restore his strength.

His motorcycle was so battered that the police light had fallen off.

Song Kai lifted the bike, kicked it, and it belched a cloud of black smoke, sputtering like a tractor.

The exhaust was thick and black, billowing out.

“Damn… broke it again,” Song Kai muttered, nearly in tears.

But despite its sorry state, it could still run.

Song Kai rode it home, sputtering all the way.

He parked downstairs, slung his backpack, and headed up.

He opened the door.

Inside, the lights were still on.

Tang Ying, wearing a face mask and pajamas, was pacing back and forth.

Wu Hongying seemed to be out.

Song Kai breathed a sigh of relief, “Sister Tang Ying, what are you doing up so late? Missing your boyfriend?”

“Nonsense! I’m agitated—some wretched medical troublemaker stirred me up. I was already annoyed, finally fell asleep, and then some tractor drove by outside and woke me up! So inconsiderate—who drives a tractor around at night?” Tang Ying grumbled.

Hearing this, Song Kai smiled sheepishly, “Farmers have to earn a living, you know. Um, want me to treat you? A massage, maybe?”

Tang Ying turned to look at him, tore off her face mask, and eyed him up and down.

Song Kai felt odd, “What are you looking at?”

“I’m wondering if your real intention isn’t the massage, but to take advantage,” Tang Ying said.

“If you don’t want it, forget it—that’s insulting,” Song Kai retorted, tossing his backpack and heading to shower.

Tang Ying pursed her lips, but after a moment, thought perhaps a massage would help.

Anything was better than constant agitation.

Song Kai emerged in big shorts.

Tang Ying said, “Well, maybe you can try massaging me. But listen—Hongying’s sleeping next door. If you dare touch me inappropriately, I’ll have her send you to juvenile detention.”

“I’m an adult!” Song Kai protested, “Come on, take it or leave it.”

Tang Ying lay on the sofa, “Go ahead.”

Song Kai nodded, “Recline. Your insomnia is mainly due to blocked liver energy, liver heat can’t vent. Let me tap your liver meridian, soothe it—you’ll fall asleep instantly.”

“Really?”

“Absolutely.”

“Well… maybe I should put on a bra. If I fall asleep during the massage and you can’t resist…”

Song Kai swallowed, “Honestly, I’m a gentleman, though you’re… uh, maybe you should put it on.”

Tang Ying returned and changed into long-sleeved pajamas.

Song Kai tapped her liver meridian.

Tang Ying immediately let out a comfortable moan, “It really works… Ah, thinking about it, that patient’s family was awful! Before surgery, I told him his father might not recover even after spending the money, but he insisted. Later, when the money was gone and his father didn’t wake up, he turned from polite to bringing in medical troublemakers, demanding compensation from me and the hospital. Isn’t it hard enough for me? …Oh, that spot is so comfortable! Song Kai, your technique is excellent.”

“Of course, I’m a professional.”

Tang Ying vented her frustration, and with her liver meridian unblocked, sleepiness soon overtook her. She continued to hum softly.

Just then, Wu Hongying burst out from the next room, pointing at Song Kai and Tang Ying.

“Massage is fine, but can you stop making such lewd noises? Tang Ying, are you in heat?” Wu Hongying fumed.

Tang Ying burst out laughing, rubbing her eyes and yawning, “Song Kai, you’re amazing. I have to sleep now—I can’t stay awake. Good night, you two.”

Wu Hongying stomped angrily and returned to her room.

Song Kai sighed, sniffed his fingers—they still carried Tang Ying’s fragrance.

It seemed that even a goddess who wanted independence had it tough.

He returned to his room, utterly exhausted, and quickly fell into a deep sleep.

…

Early the next day, while Song Kai was still groggy, his phone rang.

He answered, and Zhang Hongjun’s excited voice came through, “Brother Song, my wife is better—she’s cured! She’s no longer mad, though her head still aches a bit, but she’s really better! And Brother Song, she’s even more beautiful than before. Tell me, will she ever turn back into that square-faced woman?”

Song Kai rose, “Mr. Zhang, if you knew how much inner energy I spent saving your wife, the danger I faced, you wouldn’t be so excited! I’ve used up all my inner energy, fought off all the ghosts in the crematorium, survived by the skin of my teeth—is it easy for me!? Secondly, her appearance won’t revert, but she does have some residual memories from others, so over time she’ll get headaches. She’ll need herbal medicine and psychological counseling—understand?”

“Yes, yes. Brother Song, I’ve booked tickets. In about three hours, my wife and I will be at your place. You must have time—I’m treating you to dinner, no question!” Zhang Hongjun was so excited his voice nearly broke.

Song Kai replied, “Alright, no problem. Send me a message before you board, I’ll pick you up at the airport. Oh, and don’t forget your…”

“The bracelet! I know!” Zhang Hongjun laughed heartily.

They hung up.

Song Kai finally relaxed. With that blazing sun bracelet, he wouldn’t lose out this time.

He stretched his neck and stepped out.

Wu Hongying was already dressed. She said, “Song Kai, I left your car keys on the table. Nice car—if I get a bonus, I’ll buy one myself.”

Song Kai paused, then quickly offered, “How about I give you a ride today? I’ve got nothing else to do.”

“Ha, you’re not that generous. No need,” Wu Hongying said, grabbing her motorcycle keys and heading downstairs…