This man strode aggressively toward Gu Ya and, staring him in the eye, threatened, "Kid, you'd best forget everything you saw."
"If you dare breathe a word of this to anyone, I'll hang your sister from this beam."
Gu Ya hadn't intended to get involved; it was their family affair, after all. He would've just called the police and let the security division handle it.
However, they dared to threaten his sister…
Gu Ya took a step closer, meeting the man's gaze, and said, "Say that again."
The man was stunned by Gu Ya. Gu Ya, who used to be so timid and cowardly, seemed like a completely different person today, exuding such powerful presence.
Hmph, he must be faking it; he's probably terrified out of his wits!
The man said, "I'm going to grab your sister and torture her slowly."
As he uttered these words, his breath reeked of alcohol, and a perverted, wicked grin plastered his face.
"What a pity," Gu Ya said with a smile.
"Heh heh, indeed. I am your misfortune!" The man leaned closer, a sinister smirk on his face.
Gu Ya shook his head and said, "No! You have it backward."
Suddenly, the man's feet were bound by something, and an irresistible, powerful force yanked his legs towards the eaves.
The man face-planted, crashing heavily in front of Gu Ya, his face directly hitting the ground.
"Ahhhhhh!" the man shrieked in terror, immediately suspended upside down beneath the beam.
He was like a startled, fattened pig being led to slaughter, roaring and struggling, but it was all in vain.
"What did you do! Damn it, what did you—" The man's throat was suddenly constricted by a thin rope, silencing him completely.
Following that, the man's hands were also bound downwards.
Now he truly resembled a pig.
Gu Ya walked up to him, looking down with disdain, and said, "Listen carefully, you fat pig."
"First, you are not allowed to speak ill of my sister, nor are you to touch a single hair on her head!"
"Do you hear me!" Gu Ya's commanding tone allowed no room for defiance.
The man's eyes widened in terror as he looked at Gu Ya, quickly nodding.
"Second, you are never to hit your wife again!"
The man hesitated for a second, then nodded again.
Gu Ya chuckled, "Hmph." People like him would agree to anything when they're in danger, just to save themselves.
Once the danger passed, they'd turn their backs and forget all about it.
Gu Ya continued, "To help you remember, you'll stay hanging here for now."
"Mmmph... mmmph..." The man's neck was strained, his face turning even more purple.
Gu Ya then turned and used his communication bracelet to call for emergency services.
Half an hour later, in the emergency room,
The doctor advised, "It's just external injuries, but you must apply the medication regularly to prevent infection."
Gu Ya nodded and escorted Sister Ge out of the hospital.
On the way back, the weather grew increasingly cold.
Sister Ge walked ahead. She was very thin, and coupled with her thin clothes and faltering steps, Gu Ya couldn't bear to watch.
Gu Ya took off his school uniform for Sister Ge and asked, "Sister Ge, where's your daughter, Yin Yin?"
Sister Ge replied, "She's at her grandmother's. That's why my husband hit me."
"If he ever hits you again, just call me," Gu Ya said.
Sister Ge smiled and asked, "How did you manage to hang my husband?"
Gu Ya replied mysteriously, "That, my dear, is a secret."
Upon their return home, the fat pig of a man, seeing Gu Ya, quickly began to stammer pleas for mercy, his eyes resembling those of a worshipper.
Gu Ya eventually let the man down.
After all, if his plump body was left hanging for too long, the greasy fat would clog his brain, turning him into a vegetable. Sister Ge would have to care for him for the rest of her life,
not only hindering her future happiness but potentially getting Gu Ya questioned by the security division.
Before leaving, Gu Ya specifically left the ghostly entity behind and warned the man, "Try touching Sister Ge again, and see what happens."
Gu Ya returned home that night at 1 AM. The quiet house was devoid of any sound.
Gu Ya gently pushed open Youyou's door. Youyou was curled up on her small bed, fast asleep.
"Hmm, time to get a new bed."
Gu Ya lay down on the sofa and looked at the system store. Among the purchased items was a slender, lifelike snake, which had cost a hefty sum of 100 system coins.
This snake could change its form and movements based on the gestures of its owner's communication bracelet.
It was this snake that Gu Ya had used to capture the man earlier.
"Not bad, it's quite useful."
Gu Ya gradually drifted off to sleep, gazing at the dazzling product descriptions in the system store.
When he woke up, it was the next morning. As soon as he arrived at school, dark clouds gathered, and the sky turned bleak.
At that moment, a commotion suddenly erupted at the classroom entrance.
Students outside rushed in, clearing a path for those behind them.
Shortly after, three of the most elite students from Class A walked in with heads held high. The moment they spotted Gu Ya, they made a direct line for him.
The leading male student was slightly shorter than Gu Ya, rather handsome, and exuded a powerful aura. His calm face showed no trace of pride, yet it gave people the impression that "he is strong."
The leading student said, "Hello, my name is Shao Yang, and I'm the class representative for Class A."
A classmate behind him, extremely impatient, rolled his eyes and didn't even spare Gu Ya a glance as he said, "I'm Wang Yu."
Another tall and handsome male student said, "Fei Ming."
Gu Ya sat at his desk, wondering what reason had brought these three elite students to the class of underachievers to find him.
Shao Yang said, "Gu Ya, we'd like to invite you to a mecha combat session with us."
As soon as Shao Yang spoke, the entire classroom was stunned.
"What? No way, elites from Class A."
"Challenging Gu Ya to a fight? They must have nothing better to do."
"Are they here to bully a weakling for confidence, hehe."
The students began to chatter and discuss amongst themselves.
Gu Ya finally remembered that these were the three individuals who had flown from behind him on the combat field yesterday.
But Gu Ya didn't want trouble and said indifferently, "Sorry, I'm not interested."
"Not interested?" Wang Yu questioned. "We came to find you, showing you plenty of respect! Don't be ungrateful."
Fei Ming said, "Gu Ya, we sought you out because we think highly of you."
Gu Ya raised his head and stared at them, saying, "So, am I wrong for not accepting a challenge?"
"Where does your sense of superiority come from?"
Gu Ya's words immediately ignited a surge of anger in Wang Yu and Fei Ming, their expressions contorted with displeasure, as if they wanted to beat Gu Ya up on the spot.
Shao Yang's face also showed a hint of discomfort, as they were from Class A, the most elite students of this cohort.
Wang Yu suddenly exclaimed, "Shao Yang, he's just a coward! Why waste words on him!"
"He just pretends; he's actually a coward at heart."
"If you want to fight, then fight. Let's get it over with."
Gu Ya said impatiently, "Class is about to start, please leave."
The three left the Class E room dejectedly, having been rebuffed by Gu Ya.
"I really didn't expect Gu Ya to be so tough."
"How come it feels like Gu Ya has become even more assertive after not seeing him for over a week?"
"Yeah, especially when he talked back to Class A, he looked so cool."
The girls in the class were whispering amongst themselves.
Back in Class A, Wang Yu slammed his hand on the desk and said angrily, "Shao Yang! What exactly are you trying to do?"
"What's so special about an underachiever from Class E that you're so worried?"
"This isn't caution; it's cowardice!" Wang Yu yelled furiously.
Fei Ming, being more reasonable, asked, "Shao Yang, I don't think Gu Ya is strong at all."
Shao Yang said, "Wang Yu, think back. When you retreated yesterday, consider your speed and the distance from Gu Ya. How many seconds would it take to reach him?"
Wang Yu suppressed his anger and said, "About two to three seconds."
Shao Yang continued, "If it were you, could you dodge it?"
Wang Yu fell silent, while Fei Ming appeared thoughtful.
Shao Yang said, "It's such a simple question, and you both haven't thought about it carefully."
Wang Yu gradually realized the seriousness of the situation and said with a grave expression, "Gu Ya wants to... play the innocent to catch the culprit."
Shao Yang nodded, "We can't rule out that possibility."
Fei Ming said, "Alright, tomorrow on the combat field, I'll test his mettle first!"