Hades, the Urban Legend

Chapter 627: Chapter 630: Remember to Punch the Clock

Before Yang Chen could say anything, Li Dun launched another attack. This time, he put all his strength into it, letting his speed fully unleash, creating afterimages all over the ring!

Li Dun's strength had also escalated from mere muffled sounds to explosive bursts!

"Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom!"

Countless Li Duns, like special effects in a sci-fi movie, mixed with scorching true qi, attacked Yang Chen from all directions! Yang Chen couldn't help but think that if it wasn't for him, Li Dun might have been the number one innate master of China in his generation. Among the young generation, he was probably the strongest, without dispute.

Although Yang Lie had progressed rapidly, it was due to medicine and the Kunlun method. In terms of actual combat capability, he was likely less than half as strong as Li Dun.

But a gap was still a gap. Yang Chen had no habit of deliberately losing. Since Li Dun was going all out, it was time to end the fight.

At this moment, Li Dun unleashed a powerful punch from above. If it hit the ground, it would create a crater several meters deep!

Yang Chen raised his head, his hand moving swiftly to grasp Li Dun's wrist!

These split-second movements were invisible to the audience. They only saw Li Dun's body being pulled from the air to the ground, placed in front of Yang Chen!

Li Dun was genuinely shocked. His all-out punch had been effortlessly intercepted by Yang Chen and placed in front of him like picking fruit!

But with his right hand grabbed, his left hand was still free!

Li Dun's internal energy from the Secret Sect of Buddhism was extremely domineering. His left fist, like red-hot iron, aimed straight at Yang Chen's chest!

Even though it was a "friendly match," Li Dun knew Yang Chen wouldn't be seriously harmed even if hit.

In reality, he underestimated Yang Chen.

"Bang!"

The punch landed squarely!

Yang Chen took the hit on his chest, but all the true qi and power disappeared without a trace.

Yang Chen grinned, holding Li Dun's right hand, and executed a seemingly slow over-the-shoulder throw!

Li Dun, like a fish grabbed by the tail, flew over Yang Chen's head and fell.

"Thud!"

With a heavy thud, Li Dun's body embedded into the marble floor of the ring, causing the entire training room to tremble, sending stone chips flying, and creating a pit.

If it were an ordinary person, such a fall would have turned them into a pulp. But Yang Chen knew Li Dun would only feel bone-deep pain. With his body protected by innate true qi, he wouldn't be truly injured by such a fall.

The room fell silent. The only sound was the soldiers' bewildered swallowing.

Li Dun lay in the stone pit, staring dumbfounded at Yang Chen above, unable to speak. For the first time in his life, he lost after removing his eye patch, and he didn't feel any resentment.

Yang Chen didn't know if smoking was allowed here, but he hadn't smoked since coming to Yanjing. Now, finally idle, he couldn't resist lighting a cigarette, clicking his tongue, and blowing out a smoke ring.

Looking down, Yang Chen smiled and said, "I don't know if I'm right, but I think your unit's name, 'Blunt Blade,' wasn't randomly chosen by that master.

As the saying goes, a heavy sword has no edge, great skill is unrefined. While a sharp sword can cut through gold and jade, a thick, edgeless blunt sword, with unmatched absolute strength, can crush everything.

Your right eye allows you to perform dazzling moves, but the absolute power gap between you and me is too large. No matter how you attack, I only need to use absolute strength to overwhelm you, making all your efforts futile.

That master probably wanted to tell you not to seek shortcuts or underestimate yourselves. Continuously improve your strength. Absolute power is the key to becoming the strongest special forces unit."

Li Dun stared at Yang Chen for a long time before smiling bitterly. "I've lost, and I wholeheartedly accept it."

Yang Chen said, "You don't need to feel bad about yourself. I've achieved what I have today by putting in more effort. You should be proud of what you've accomplished at such a young age."

Yang Chen didn't want to discourage Li Dun too much. The gap between them was indeed vast, but young people always need some hope, don't they?

However, Li Dun rolled his eyes at this. "From what I know, you're younger than me."

Yang Chen's face turned red with embarrassment. Damn, he always forgot that he was still a "young man in his prime." He could only blame the women around him for making him worry so much that he felt he was going grey, leaving no time to enjoy his youth.

No matter how you looked at it, Li Dun had finally realized the strength gap between them. It was better to be friends than to keep fighting.

After pulling Li Dun out of the pit, the two of them left the training room together. The soldiers all made way for them. This time, no one thought to salute Li Dun; they were all staring at Yang Chen like he was a "monster," with awe in their eyes but no fear. No matter how powerful Yang Chen was, these soldiers were not afraid; they were soldiers, after all!

Tianlong and Yezi were nowhere to be seen, hiding somewhere instead of watching the match, presumably because they knew the outcome and had no interest in watching.

Despite his aching bones, Li Dun wasn't truly injured. The saying "no fight, no acquaintance" held true. He had recognized Yang Chen's character and strength, and they had become more familiar with each other.

Since it was noon, Li Dun suggested, "Since you're in Yanjing, let me be your host and treat you to a meal. Let's go to a restaurant and have a meal to celebrate our new friendship. Would 'Hades' honor me with his presence?"

Yang Chen, having arrived in Yanjing early in the morning, went straight to the hospital to treat Tang Wan, then came here for a fight. He was indeed hungry. Although he wouldn't starve, eating on time was a good habit. So he asked, "I've heard there's a restaurant in Yanjing called 'Heaven on Earth' that's pretty good. How about you take me there for a meal?"

Li Dun hesitated for a moment, then patted Yang Chen's shoulder solemnly. "Recently, Premier Ning gave a speech at the People's Congress, urging government agencies to cut expenses. The costs at 'Heaven on Earth' are too high unless you spend on more than just a meal. Let's go to another place. I personally like Northwestern cuisine—heavy flavors and spicy dishes. I know a particularly authentic place. How about we go there?"

Yang Chen was just making a suggestion. Since Li Dun was treating, he couldn't be too demanding. Northwestern cuisine was fine, so he asked, "What kind of food? Is it something like 'Big Plate Chicken'?"

Li Dun proudly replied, "Big Plate Chicken is nothing. When making a friend, we should have a feast! Let's have some beef and lamb!"

Yang Chen found Li Dun incredibly reliable and sincere.

However, after more than ten minutes, when they arrived at the "Northwestern Cuisine Restaurant," Yang Chen felt like flipping the place over!

"You mean this place?" Yang Chen's hand trembled slightly as he pointed to the sign with cows, sheep, and a grassy background.

It was a Halal Lanzhou Noodle House.

Yang Chen never expected that the eldest grandson of one of the four major families, the Li family, would treat someone to a meal at a noodle house. The "big chunks of beef and lamb" Li Dun had mentioned were indeed chunks, but there was only one chunk in each bowl.

But considering that Li Dun was paying, Yang Chen endured it. Besides, the young master was enjoying his meal, so how could Yang Chen, who grew up eating whatever he could find, be picky?

After two large bowls of noodles, Yang Chen felt quite full. He thought for a moment. There was still plenty of time in the afternoon. Tang Wan would probably rest after going home, so he could visit her in the next couple of days. Meanwhile, he could take this opportunity to visit Yu Lei International's branch in Yanjing and check on Hui Lin.

Hui Lin had recently released a new album and was preparing for her first solo concert. She must be very busy and alone. Since Yang Chen was in Yanjing, it would be a shame not to visit her.

"Li Dun, take me somewhere," Yang Chen said directly.

Li Dun, slurping the last bit of soup, mumbled, "Sure, where to?"

"I want to go to Yu Lei International's branch in Yanjing," Yang Chen replied.

Li Dun took out his phone, checking something. After a while, he said, "Yu Lei International's branch is on the far east side of the Fifth Ring Road. It's at least an hour and a half drive from here. If I drive my car there, it'll waste a lot of fuel, and I still have to drive back home. I think you should just take a taxi."

Yang Chen's mouth twitched. "Is everyone in the Li family this 'frugal'?" Damn it! If you're not going to drive your Hummer, can't you at least get someone to drive a small car?

Li Dun patted Yang Chen's shoulder. "Regardless of whether others do it or not, saving Earth's energy starts with me and starts now. As a soldier, I don't watch much TV, but I know you must understand this."

Yang Chen realized something: the word "friend" seems perfect when you're not close, but as you get closer, you find out that it's full of holes!

Yang Chen didn't bother arguing with Li Dun anymore. He stepped outside and hailed a taxi. As for Tianlong and Yezi, he didn't expect them to act as babysitters all the time. Even if they were willing, Yang Chen would feel uncomfortable.

Just as he was about to get in the taxi, Li Dun ran out and called out cheerfully, "Make sure it's not an illegal cab. Remember to ask the driver to use the meter!"

Yang Chen waved him off with a half-smile, half-grimace, then got into the taxi and headed towards Yu Lei International's branch. As the car drove away, he couldn't help but think about how quirky his new friend was, and how this visit might turn out to be quite an adventure.