Nightmare Despair

Chapter 75 Beginning

Zhou Kai didn't go to the boxing gym today.

He is now considered a nominal disciple accepted by Chen Ping on behalf of his master.

Except for the occasional need to go to Chen Ping for guidance and to collect secret medicines, he no longer needs to report to the boxing gym every day.

"Give me two weeks to master the Falcon Strike Technique, but I only need four days... Senior Brother Chen, what exactly do you want me to do?"

The apprenticeship process, which should have been a lengthy and methodical one, was compressed to the extreme by Chen Ping.

Zhou Kai wasn't going to be foolish and wait until the two weeks were over.

Being chased by nightmares, he has no right to develop slowly.

"Just before the second mandatory conscription, inform Senior Brother Chen of my progress."

Zhou Kai exchanged a few words with Chen Ping on his phone and set the day for the showdown for three days later.

……

"Good morning, Master Zhou!"

Yuan Duo waved to Zhou Kai from afar, and as he got closer, he winked and lowered his voice:

"Master Zhou, do you know how to handle weapons?"

"I think if we're really going to start a club, weapons training is more entertaining and would definitely be a hit with students."

Over the past few days, Zhou Kai has become quite familiar with these young masters, treating them like friends, and he's become much more direct in his speech: "I know a little bit of two-handed swordsmanship... Why are you all so concerned about my income?"

Yuan Duo chuckled, leaned closer, and lowered his voice even further: "They don't know, but I know everything... Little Ma said that if you want to earn money to get married, you won't have enough for the bride price."

"Uh... he's talking nonsense, don't believe him."

Zhou Kai's face darkened for a moment, but for some reason, he felt a mix of amusement and emotion.

The reason I made up on the spot to get Little Ma's help back then has actually been remembered by him all this time...

Perhaps this was one of the reasons he spearheaded this study session, allowing himself to get to know these rich kids.

But it was all a lie after all...

I need to find an opportunity to talk to him about it later.

Before long, Fischl and the others arrived at Little Ma's villa one after another.

Today's lesson officially begins.

Since Yuan Duo had mentioned weapons, Zhou Kai casually asked everyone if they were interested in two-handed swordsmanship, and offered to teach them if they wanted to learn.

As soon as he finished speaking, Yuan Duo and Feng Mingtai immediately expressed great interest.

Fischl was also somewhat interested, but when she heard that Zhou Kai could only teach two-handed greatswords, her interest vanished instantly... Two-handed weapons just didn't feel ladylike enough.

Little Ma's warehouse was practically a mini armory, filled with all sorts of combat training equipment.

The plastic two-handed sword, engraved with Lyle Cold Steel, weighs approximately 1.6 kilograms and has a perfect balance, making it ideal for beginners with average physical strength.

So in the latter half of the lesson, Zhou Kai led the group in practicing the basic stances of the Soraka sword technique.

"I want to learn one-handed swordsmanship... You weakling martial artist, you don't even know how to do this?"

Fischl planted the 1.6-kilogram plastic sword on the ground like a fire poker, fine beads of sweat forming on his forehead and sticking a few strands of hair to the ground.

She was panting, pouting in dissatisfaction, and looked like she really hated the feeling of sweating.

Zhou Kai shrugged: "Sorry, Miss, I really don't know how to do this."

Seeing him back down, Fischl became even more emboldened, raising her chin and saying, "Hmph, then why don't you hurry up and learn?"

Zhou Kai nodded, with an expression that said, "You're absolutely right." He replied, "Okay, I'll definitely learn when I have the chance."

Why aren't you arguing with me? Sigh... How boring.

Fischl shook his head, feeling increasingly bored.

As the three were preparing to leave after the midday class, Zhou Kai suddenly spoke up: "Everyone, I'd like to ask you something..."

Before Zhou Kai could finish speaking, Fischl, who had been bored all along, suddenly perked up and looked over with bright eyes.

"What is it? What do you want to know? Tell me quickly!"

"Hmph, weakling martial artist, so you still need my help!"

Zhou Kai raised an eyebrow. This young lady really has boundless energy. She practiced all morning as if she hadn't practiced at all, full of vitality. If she were to take it seriously, she might just be a martial arts prodigy.

Of course, the thought only flashed through his mind. Zhou Kai hesitated for a moment before speaking: "Miss, you have many connections... I'd like to ask, are there any shooting ranges in Xishan City or in the rest of the country?"

That hesitation was acted out.

The problem itself isn't really a problem.

Zhou Kai asked this question purely to take advantage of the young lady's competitiveness and desire to perform, to see if he could find a way to practice shooting.

"A shooting range? You want to learn to shoot?"

Fischl looked at Zhou Kai, her confidence returning, and her delicate chin was once again held high.

"I am not skilled enough; my marksmanship is unmatched yet."

Yuan Duo and Feng Mingtai nodded frantically, "The young lady's marksmanship is divine!"

Yang Hao, who was not far away, saw Zhou Kai looking over and chimed in, "Anyway, I'm no match for Miss Zhou."

The flattery from the crowd made Fischl extremely happy. She squinted her eyes, like a cat that had been petted comfortably: "Aren't you surprised to know this hidden side of me?"

"My instructor won a silver medal at the World Shooting Championships. When it comes to shooting, even the average professional soldier might not be as good as me!"

"Want to learn? Beg me, and I'll teach you!"

……

If a firearm could be completely silent, it would be the perfect killing tool.

But the laws of physics dictate that this is impossible. Even the most advanced silencer can only reduce the sound of gunfire from deafening to relatively noisy, and that's about it.

However, Zhou Kai's general experience points can be used to establish new rules.

Refilling a pistol's magazine requires 1 experience point. Making the gun completely silent when firing requires 18 experience points.

Eighteen experience points isn't a small amount, but when Zhou Kai needs ranged attacks, this expenditure is well within his means.

In addition, there was an unexpected surprise today.

The opportunity to learn marksmanship skills came to me of its own accord.

The seemingly pampered Miss Fischl was not only a skilled marksman herself, but her father even built a private shooting range in the basement of an abandoned building to satisfy her hobby.

Thanks to their fairly good relationship, Zhou Kai can not only go to that shooting range to practice shooting... but also receive personal guidance from the young lady.

"The only downside is that firearms are controlled items, so she has to get her father's permission to take me... The earliest she can go is tomorrow."

Zhou Kai glanced at the empty magazine of the Gran 02 in his inventory and smiled coldly to himself.

The silent and efficient harvest can only be left for next time. Tonight... he plans to drag his longsword and go there in person!
On his phone screen, a series of files about the Wang family appeared. Zhou Kai's figure blended into the crowd in the night, like a drop of water flowing into a great river, silently approaching the Wang family's location.

If I had to say there's something abnormal about Zhou Kai...

Then the only option was to buy a large roll of rope from a roadside hardware store.

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(End of this chapter)