The restaurant descended into utter chaos.
Three students who were close to Xiao Han rushed towards him, wanting to check if his injuries were serious. The other seven students, including Huangfu Weixia, Chu Feng, and Xia Dong, all lunged at Sato Taro!
Sato Taro's audacious and unreasonable behavior at the airport earlier had already angered them. Now, seeing Xiao Han injured by Sato Taro, they all lost their tempers!
At this moment, regardless of their strength, their faces were filled with rage, and their fighting spirit soared as they sought revenge for Xiao Han!
Among them, Huangfu Weixia, a nine-star martial artist, was the strongest and fastest, leading the charge. Her internal energy was surging madly as she prepared to launch a ferocious attack on Sato Taro!
Seeing Huangfu Weixia and the others charging at him, sensing their anger and fighting intent, Sato Taro knew what they intended. However, he remained rooted to the spot, seemingly astonished but secretly sneering. His acting skills were top-notch.
"What happened?"
Suddenly, just as Huangfu Weixia was about to reach Sato Taro, a voice rang out.
As the voice faded, a figure appeared.
Akita Eiko suddenly materialized, blocking Sato Taro. The timing was impeccable.
Huh?
Huangfu Weixia had already swung her right arm, ready to strike Sato Taro. Hearing Akita Eiko's voice and seeing her blocking Sato Taro, she forcefully reined in her move.
This sudden retraction caused her internal energy to backlash, sending a sharp pain through her meridians.
Behind Huangfu Weixia, the others saw this and also stopped their advance in unison, staring angrily at Akita Eiko and Sato Taro!
"He just assaulted our classmate!"
In her fury, Huangfu Weixia spoke on behalf of everyone, pointing towards Xiao Han.
Xiao Han lay on the ground, his chest a bloody mess, his face pale, and bloodstains at the corner of his mouth. He appeared to be severely injured.
The three students who were closer to him stood by, not daring to act rashly, simply administering healing medicine to him and sprinkling it on his wounds to stop the bleeding.
Hearing Huangfu Weixia's words, Akita Eiko put on a stern face and glanced at Xiao Han as if feigning surprise. She inwardly sneered but didn't show it. Turning, she deliberately questioned Sato Taro, "Why did you injure a student from the Donghai University delegation?"
"Teacher Akita Eiko, it's like this. He suddenly grabbed my collar, and when I struggled to break free, I accidentally bumped into him..."
Sato Taro explained.
"Nonsense!"
"You did it on purpose!"
Huangfu Weixia and the others immediately interrupted Sato Taro in anger.
Although Sato Taro acted well, they could all tell he had done it intentionally!
"Teacher Akita Eiko, I really didn't mean to! There are surveillance cameras in the restaurant; you can check them!"
Sato Taro defended himself with a wronged expression.
"Regardless of whether we check the surveillance footage or not, even if you accidentally injured that student, you should apologize to him!"
Akita Eiko reprimanded Sato Taro with a cold expression.
"Yes, yes, yes, Teacher Akita Eiko, you are absolutely right. I will apologize to that student now!"
Sato Taro nodded at Akita Eiko like a pecking chick, then looked at the blood-soaked Xiao Han and said, "I apologize, classmate, for accidentally bumping into you just now..."
"You... you clearly did it on purpose..."
Hearing this, Xiao Han trembled with anger. This movement agitated his wounds, and before he could finish his sentence, he coughed up another mouthful of blood and then fainted.
"I solemnly apologize to you!"
Sato Taro completely ignored Xiao Han's words or his fainting, continuing to speak and perform a perfunctory bow towards Xiao Han.
"Sato Taro, the Dean asked you to come and apologize to the students of the Donghai Martial Arts Academy, but you've caused another incident. You will personally go to the Dean to reflect and review your actions!"
After Sato Taro finished his apology, Akita Eiko, before Huangfu Weixia and the others could speak, again reprimanded Sato Taro.
"Yes, Teacher Akita Eiko!"
Sato Taro bowed and accepted the order, then turned to leave.
Seeing this, the Donghai Martial Arts Academy students, led by Huangfu Weixia, became anxious: "The assault hasn't been dealt with, you can't leave!"
"Students, the most urgent matter now is to treat this student's injuries. As for how this incident will be handled in the end, please leave it to the teachers at the school," Akita Eiko responded.
"—"
Hearing Akita Eiko's words, Huangfu Weixia and the others felt a deep sense of injustice and anger, yet were powerless to refute.
On one hand, Xiao Han's injuries looked very serious and required immediate treatment.
On the other hand, with Akita Eiko present, they were unable to seek revenge for Xiao Han and could only let Xia Xueqin and others handle it!
"Fine."
Huangfu Weixia gritted her teeth and replied coldly to Akita Eiko, "However, I must remind you all. This matter requires a reasonable explanation and a satisfactory resolution!
Furthermore, you had better pray that classmate Xiao Han is alright, otherwise the Donghai Martial Arts Academy and the Dragon Country Martial Department will absolutely seek justice for him!"
"Alright."
Akita Eiko responded emotionlessly, then, completely disregarding Xiao Han's condition, not even bothering to check on his injuries, turned and left with Sato Taro.
As they exited the restaurant, they exchanged a look, as if communicating silently: teasing these naive fools was as easy as crushing an ant!
"What do we do now?"
"Report this to Dean Xia!"
"Xiao Han has fainted; let's get him to treatment first!"
As Akita Eiko and Sato Taro departed, Huangfu Weixia and the others emerged from their anger. They crowded around Xiao Han, babbling and creating a scene of disarray.
Only one person was an exception.
Chu Feng.
He did not join the discussion. Instead, he immediately took out his phone and dialed Jiang Wuming.
A few hundred meters away, at the water house, Jiang Wuming's banquet had just begun. He sensed his phone vibrating and, seeing Chu Feng's number on the caller ID, his brow furrowed slightly.
As he had entered the restaurant earlier, a vague sense of unease had settled upon him. Now, seeing Chu Feng's call, that unease escalated sharply.
"Wuming, what's wrong?"
Xia Xueqin noticed the change in Jiang Wuming's expression and asked softly.
"Nothing, Aunt Xia. I'm just going out to take a call."
Jiang Wuming shook his head, then took his phone and stepped out of the restaurant before answering, "Xiao Feng, what's up?"
"Brother Wuming, Xiao Han was beaten and is severely injured. He's fainted!"
Chu Feng went straight to the point, informing Jiang Wuming of Xiao Han being beaten.
"I'm coming now!"
Jiang Wuming's pupils suddenly widened. Without asking for details over the phone, he flashed forward, heading directly towards the restaurant where Chu Feng and the others were.
Hmm?
A few breaths later, Jiang Wuming encountered Akita Eiko and Sato Taro on the way. Seeing them looking at him with cold smiles, he also sensed their undisguised killing intent.
Initially, Jiang Wuming had no intention of acknowledging them, but he keenly spotted bloodstains on Sato Taro's shoulder!
This discovery caused Jiang Wuming's heart to stir. He then stopped directly in front of Akita Eiko and Sato Taro, staring coldly at Sato Taro and asking, "Did you injure Xiao Han?"
"Are you referring to your student?"
Sato Taro said with a smile, "He tried to grab my collar earlier, and I accidentally bumped into him, causing his injury. I express my regret and have apologized to that student..."
Swish!
The next moment.
Sato Taro's voice abruptly cut off, replaced by the sound of wind slicing through the air!
In the setting sun, Jiang Wuming's right hand shot out, grabbing Sato Taro by the neck and lifting him like a hawk snatching a chick!
Jiang Wuming's move was as swift as lightning, catching not only Sato Taro but also Akita Eiko completely off guard!
The sudden turn of events instantly stunned Sato Taro and Akita Eiko!
Their eyes widened, and they stared blankly at Jiang Wuming, as if asking: Did he have the guts of a bear and the courage of a leopard to act like this in the Kyoto Martial Arts Academy?!
"I'm taking you to the restaurant to verify the details of the situation."
As if to answer Akita Eiko and Sato Taro, Jiang Wuming narrowed his eyes, staring at the enraged and shocked Sato Taro, his killing intent palpable:
"You had better ensure that everything you just said is the truth, or blood will be repaid with blood!!"
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