When the three approached, Liu Tixing was the first to speak.
“Kid, don’t think you’re so high and mighty just because you got lucky on Donghai Island!”
This guy was clearly still miffed about losing the vouchers.
Wu Di and Liu Tianzhi also moved in, one on each side, clearly having ganged up to cause trouble.
The difference was, besides Liu Tixing, Wu Di and Liu Tianzhi also had a hint of helplessness in their eyes.
As Li Chonglou looked at them, he could almost see a trace of apology.
This was rather interesting.
Li Chonglou smiled faintly and his gaze returned to Liu Tixing.
“Are you Yuan Bei’s boss?”
Li Chonglou spoke suddenly, and the mention of Yuan Bei caused everyone present to freeze for a moment.
What did he mean?
However, the person’s next words made their expressions change drastically.
“I don’t even give Yuan Bei face, who do you think you are?”
Arrogant!
Presumptuous!
Overbearing!
Wu Di and Liu Tianzhi’s faces paled instantly. They had originally planned to interject and try to de-escalate the situation.
Who would have thought Li Chonglou would have such an attitude!
Looking at Liu Tixing’s expression, it had indeed turned from ashen to nearly black.
Chen Pingfan, on the other hand, was surprised.
In his memory, Li Chonglou had always been the type to play dumb to catch prey, like when on Donghai Island. If it hadn’t been for the accident that prevented him from coming out, he probably would have credited him for everything.
Otherwise, why would someone who could influence the actions of even a seventh-level expert be afraid of a mere fifth-level person?
Among those present, only Chen Pingfan had a clearer understanding of Li Chonglou’s strength.
Therefore, Chen Pingfan was momentarily baffled by Li Chonglou’s sudden arrogance.
Seeing that he had silenced them with just one sentence, Li Chonglou inwardly sighed.
Indeed, the incompetent bark the loudest and retreat the fastest.
“Next time, I’d prefer not to see that dead fish stare of yours.”
After casting a cold glance at Liu Tixing, Li Chonglou turned away.
“Wait a moment!”
Li Chonglou’s face lit up with hidden joy, and he quickly turned back.
However, after he turned around, his expression immediately returned to cold.
Liu Tixing had never expected to be treated with such contempt. Once he recovered, he glared at Li Chonglou with eyes that seemed ready to kill.
“I’ll give you one chance to kneel and apologize, otherwise I’ll make you regret ever being born!”
The threat was more potent than gunpowder. Wu Di and Liu Tianzhi exchanged glances, both frowning.
Were they really going to fight?
Just then, they suddenly heard a laugh.
A laugh filled with intense sarcasm.
It was Li Chonglou.
“How did your brain manage to stay alive this long? I’m not even afraid of Yuan Bei, and you think I’d be afraid of you?”
Disdain and contempt were written all over his face.
Liu Tixing gritted his teeth.
“You know Yuan Bei won’t kill you, so you’re fearless! But guess if I dare?”
Li Chonglou frowned.
“Are you threatening me?”
Liu Tixing said in a low voice, “Are you scared? Weren’t you just being so arrogant?”
“No, no, no, you misunderstand. I was going to ask, are you sure you’re threatening me?”
Li Chonglou pointed upwards and to the side. The few people instinctively looked up and saw a high-definition white camera pointed at them.
Liu Tixing’s expression changed drastically.
According to the regulations of the General Bureau, personnel on duty were not allowed to engage in private fights. This rule even had a sub-clause stating that provocations that affected unity were also forbidden!
If they were discovered, it would range from a warning to dismissal from the team!
For newcomers like them, even a single warning would be extremely serious.
It was equivalent to being publicly criticized at an all-hands meeting in a new school before even getting to know anyone. Such a reputation was undesirable!
But the words had already been spoken.
Liu Tixing froze, unsure how to react.
Wu Di and the other two, however, were like onlookers who saw things clearly and reacted quickly.
Wu Di immediately put on a kind and brilliant smile, playing the peacemaker, and said, “Just a small joke, just a small joke. We actually came here to thank Brother Li for his contributions on Donghai Island.”
Liu Tianzhi, on the other side, also turned his mind quickly and immediately chimed in, “That’s right, Brother Li. Without you on that mission, while the three of us were confident we could pass the exam, we couldn’t guarantee everyone else would pass together. If it weren’t for you, they would have lost such a great opportunity.”
Li Chonglou raised his eyebrows.
As expected of an old fox, these words not only shifted the topic but also absolved him completely!
They didn’t even give him a chance to extort them.
Yes, they were here to thank him for the Donghai Island incident, but they also said they could have passed the exam without him.
This was clearly the skill of a leader shirking responsibility.
Li Chonglou immediately understood that these two must have experienced bigger events, or at least held similar positions before joining.
However, he didn’t hold it against them and simply smiled faintly, saying, “Thank you, Captains, but my contribution was insignificant; it’s nothing.”
“Don’t say that, without Brother Li, they wouldn’t be here.”
“Oh, then why aren’t they thanking me? Instead, you two came?”
“This…”
The two exchanged glances. Wu Di smiled and replied, “It’s because our brothers voted for us to continue as temporary captains, so we came on their behalf.”
These words were not simple; they had a double meaning.
At first glance, it seemed like a self-aggrandizing excuse to deflect Li Chonglou’s question, but in substance, it carried a strong warning.
What did “continue as temporary captains” mean? It meant they still had people under their command!
In the martial world, besides one’s own strength, what was most important?
Connections.
Connections.
Connections!
With connections come resources, and with resources come more connections, forming a perfect cycle.
As the saying goes, there is strength in numbers. In the same realm, I might not be as good as you, but I have ten brothers who are not as good as you! In such a situation, who is afraid of whom?
And the base area was limited. They were like fish in the same pond, and with only twenty-odd newcomers this year, if they decided to target someone, especially just one or two individuals,
it couldn’t be simpler.
After Wu Di said this, even the passive Liu Tixing and Liu Tianzhi, who was trying to regain face, couldn’t help but silently praise him.
They really wanted to shout out loud, “Well done!”