From Joy of Life, the Tian Gang is reversed

Chapter 483 High-level bragging and face-slapping is so simple and unpretentious
Base City, Hongfulou, top floor, "Lanyue Pavilion" private room.

The heavy mahogany doors shut out the outside noise, leaving only the soothing melody of the guzheng and the faint scent of sandalwood within the private room. Outside the huge floor-to-ceiling windows, the city's dazzling lights, like scattered stars, outlined the silhouette of this steel jungle. Li Chengqian sat quietly beside Li Tianhao, his eyes closed, contemplating the unique atmosphere of this world, a scene reminiscent of his past life.

The door to the private room was pushed open silently.

A figure walked in.

The newcomer was of medium build, wearing a seemingly ordinary gray combat uniform with a dark jacket casually over it. He looked travel-worn, as if he had just returned from the wilderness. His face was not handsome, but his features were strong, and his eyes were sharp as a hawk's. When he swept across the private room, his penetrating gaze seemed to see through everything. When he swept over Li Chengqian, his hawk-like eyes narrowed slightly, and he smiled.

"Fourth Brother, I knew you weren't capable." The newcomer grinned, looking at Li Tianhao, who sat calmly in the main seat, and said, "Over forty years old, already overweight, and you can still have children? I bet you can't even pay your dues once a month now."

"It's been over a decade, and your mouth still stinks. Sit down." Li Tianhao's lips curled into a helpless smile. "You're so powerful now, you know why I called me here without me having to say anything."

"This must be my nephew!" The newcomer sat down across the table with a smile, poured himself a glass of wine, downed it in one gulp, and pointed at Li Chengqian, saying, "Judging from his appearance, his spiritual power should have awakened by now, right?"

Li Tianhao's expression changed. "Is it that obvious? I remember you said before that these kinds of things are hard to spot."

"It's not just difficult, it's extremely difficult. But just now, this kid used his mental power to probe me. Hehe, Fourth Brother, your son is quite bold!"

"What?" Li Tianhao turned his head sharply and glared at Li Chengqian.

"Well, kids are all like that. They awaken their spiritual power just for the novelty. I was the same way back then. But young man, you're quite skilled at using spiritual power detection. How long have you been awakened?"

"About five days," Li Chengqian said with a smile.

"Five days?!" The newcomer narrowed his eyes, then suddenly laughed. "Fourth Brother, are you sure this is your child?"

"Go to hell!" Li Tianhao laughed and cursed. "Alright, enough nonsense. Chengqian, this is Wei Bo, a psychic from the Limitless Martial Arts Academy. Abo, this is my son, Li Chengqian. He has just awakened his psychic powers, and I think he has the potential to become a psychic. So, I'd like him to become your disciple. What do you say?"

"Of course, no problem. I'm also very curious to see what a genius is like," Wei Bo said with a smile. "However, Fourth Brother, it seems you're not doing so well in the Li family. You didn't even dare to report your son's awakening of psychic powers to the family, hehe—"

"You know, I've always been a coward."

"I know, safety comes first!"

"Chengqian, why aren't you toasting your teacher?"

"Oh!" Li Chengqian quickly poured a glass of wine and handed it to Wei Bo with both hands.

Without any pretense, Wei Bo took the glass and drank it all in one gulp.

"Alright, tomorrow morning at nine o'clock, go to the Extreme Martial Arts Gym, find me on the second floor of the third floor of the east building. I'll let you know."

"Thank you... thank you, Master."

The apprenticeship arrangement was settled, going more smoothly than expected. However, Li Chengqian didn't intend to ask any more questions. As for the relationship between Li Tianhao and Wei Bo, a minor bureaucrat from the Ministry of Internal Affairs and a mentalist, how did they end up together, and why were they so obviously close? He was neither curious nor concerned. Damn it, what I care about are matters of great importance to the multiverse. What business do you two little karami have with me?
"Alright, now that you've become my disciple, let me get this straight..." Wei Bo's voice turned serious. "Although you've awakened your mental powers and even figured out some detection methods in just a few days, this path is fraught with thorns. A single misstep could lead to utter destruction. It grants you power far exceeding that of ordinary people, but it also means far greater dangers. This is far more difficult than the path of a traditional martial artist. Are you mentally prepared?"

“Of course.” Li Chengqian looked up and smiled. “I don’t know why, but after I awakened my mental power, I feel like my IQ has improved a lot, and my thinking is much clearer than before. Master, do you think I might be a genius?”

"I don't know if you're a genius, but I can assure you, you're even more shameless than your father." - Weber

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One week later, in Jiangnan Base City, at the Third High School of Yi'an District
Li Chengqian, dressed in a brand-new, slightly flamboyant A-level combat training uniform and carrying the latest martial arts backpack, walked "steadily" into the campus.

"Hey! Chengqian! You're dressed nicely! A-level combat uniform? You've struck it rich?" A familiar classmate greeted him in surprise.

Li Chengqian deliberately puffed out his chest, patted the conspicuous label on his combat uniform, and laughed, "Hey, what a misfortune! After I got injured last time, my old man finally came to his senses and took out his savings to buy me resources!"

The surrounding classmates cast envious, jealous, and even somewhat disdainful glances. Many secretly cursed under their breath, "Pah, a resource-gathering dog!"
Li Chengqian was naturally able to sense these envious and jealous people, but he didn't care.

This is what high school students in the world of Galactus are like!

Compared to other worlds, Devouring Star, as a youth-oriented, passionate, and inspirational anime, has far less intrigue and focuses more on monster-slaying and leveling up. This is the mainstream of development in this world, and Li Chengqian is happy to be in such a relaxed environment.

"Oh, isn't this the clumsy Li Chengqian? What, your injury has healed?"

Just then, a teasing voice came from over, and Li Chengqian turned his head and laughed.

They were quite eye-catching. The leader was 1.8 meters tall, only slightly shorter than Li Chengqian. He was dressed in all white with prominent chest muscles. The four people around him had fierce faces and were considered somewhat out of the ordinary for high school students.

Zhang Haobai, and his nameless follower...

The speaker wasn't Zhang Haobai, but one of his followers. To put it simply, the original owner of this body, Li Chengqian, had a somewhat awkward personality and was too low-key. Because of his poor aptitude, he still wanted to become a martial artist through his own efforts, causing quite a few laughs at school and martial arts gyms, earning him the nickname "the clumsy one."

This time, he was knocked unconscious during a routine combat match and had to rest for two weeks, naturally becoming the object of ridicule.

But I'm here to be a young master, can I handle this?
Bang!
With a muffled thud, before anyone could react, the henchman was sent flying.

Ok?
That leg speed...

Not far away, Luo Feng also witnessed this scene, his gaze sharpening. The speed of that kick was no slower than his own; this Li Chengqian…

"Li Chengqian, what are you trying to do?"
At this moment, Zhang Haobai finally reacted, rushed in front of Li Chengqian, and reached out to grab him.

"Kaka..."

A sound of bones twisting rang out, and Zhang Haobai's wrist, which had reached for Li Chengqian, was now gripped and twisted by Li Chengqian...

A sharp pain shot through Zhang Haobai's body, causing it to involuntarily twist sideways as his wrist was twisted. But as expected of a senior student at the martial arts school, he quickly delivered a groin kick.

Snapped!
what…………

Using leg against leg, Li Chengqian's toe struck Zhang Haobai's shinbone directly. With that one blow, Zhang Haobai let out a shrill scream and collapsed limply, one hand still being held by Li Chengqian, looking extremely disheveled.

"This is the level of a senior martial arts student?"

Li Chengqian let out a smug laugh, "Not so great after all!"

“You…” Zhang Haobai’s face turned bright red, his eyes wide open, glaring fiercely at Li Chengqian, whether from pain or anger, it was hard to tell.

However, it was obvious that he was very dissatisfied; he had been too careless just now.

"Tsk tsk tsk, still not convinced? Look at that determined little gaze, anyone who didn't know better would think you were the main character!"

"Li Chengqian, don't be so smug. If you have the guts, let's have a fair and square match!"

Li Chengqian released his grip, shook his head, and said with disdain, "Compare? What are you comparing? Your father is just a small businessman. My father is Li... Li Tianhao, the director of the Finance Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, and he's about to be promoted to deputy director. Your uncle, Li Zehu, is a martial artist, but he's only a minor intermediate-level warrior. My eldest uncle is Li Yao, a war god. I also have a cousin named Li Wei, who is already a mid-level warrior and will definitely be a war god in the future. So what if you're a senior student at the martial arts school? I'm already a quasi-martial artist. What do you have to compare with me?"

After Li Chengqian finished speaking, the surroundings fell silent.

"Don't think I don't know. Last time I sparred with Zheng Qing, he hit so hard because you were the one who instigated it. You've caused trouble, you know? You're going bankrupt!"

(End of this chapter)