Starting by picking up a female fan, he swept through the martial arts world.

When Si Hong said the word "stepmother," her voice was almost squeezed out from between her teeth.

This clearly shows just how unhappy she was.

Jiang Lang had long anticipated that this matter would have a significant impact, but he did not expect Si Hong's call to come so quickly.

Fortunately, he was prepared and quickly let out a suppressed outburst of anger: "Aunt Hong, I was wrong to do this. But that bastard said that Liaocheng has fallen and that we Liaocheng people need to reflect on our own actions. How can I stand that?"

If I've caused you any trouble, I apologize. You can even tie me up and take me to He Yaozu's hospital room.

"Don't talk nonsense!"

Si Hong immediately lost her temper: "Your father has just taken over as director and will be a key figure in the company. You're dragging you into this mess because of a little trouble. How are your father and I supposed to face him?"

Don't say such awful things again. This family doesn't get along with us, but we can afford to offend them. From now on, when we see them, we'll hold our heads high and apologize profusely.

She was a bit flustered. She had come to confront him, but ended up having to warn Jiang Lang not to lose face.

Who should I explain this to?

But there was nothing they could do; no one in Liaocheng could stand what He Yaozu said.

Jiang Lang was taken aback: "Aunt Hong, are you backing me up?"

Si Hong: "..."

She gathered her emotions for a while before her tone became stern again: "Give you backing up? Let you continue to act recklessly? You need to control your temper in the future. If you really can't control yourself, it's not unreasonable to resort to violence."

But you better recognize who you're dealing with. You can't mess with the Qingmai faction or the Federation faction, or I'll really force you to kneel down and apologize. Do you understand?

"I understand!"

"If you understand, then go do your thing. I'll handle this for you. Also, keep training. If you can beat others today, others can beat you tomorrow. If you get crippled, neither your father nor I will care about you."

"Okay, goodbye Aunt Hong."

Jiang Lang hung up the phone, a slight smile playing on his lips.

Qida University only signed profit-sharing agreements with various warlords. The shareholders all have deep ties with foreign races. For example, Si Hong has relatives in the Qingmai Domain and the Federation and controls certain channels, which is why she can obtain important resources from both sides and secure her position as a board member.

In other words, Si Hong is one of the agents of the Qingmai Domain and the Federation in Yunjin.

He Yaozu's father is backed by Lingxu, and the two sides are enemies. So it's fine if they fight, as long as no one dies.

"Senior brother, are you really that humble in your own home?"

Xu Yanzhi put down the two plates and looked at Jiang Lang with a sympathetic expression.

Jiang Lang waved his hand dismissively: "Otherwise what? What status could a bastard like me have?"

Xu Yanzhi couldn't help but mutter, "You were so assertive when you shouted 'My stepmother is Si Hong,' I thought she was raising you like her own son."

Jiang Lang: "..."

He recalled that he had indeed been a bit arrogant at the time.

But that's not important. He picked up his chopsticks and said, "Let's eat first, eat more, and then we'll watch their martial arts competition."

"good!"

Xu Yanzhi also picked up his chopsticks, took a piece of meat, but as soon as he put it in his mouth, he couldn't help but frown: "What kind of meat is this? It tastes so bad!"

Jiang Lang curled his lip: "It should be chicken and pork synthesized in a petri dish. It can't taste as good as natural meat, but it's cheap and durable, so don't complain about it."

As he spoke, he ignored Xu Yanzhi's conflicted expression and stuffed another bite into his mouth.

This is arguably the best choice for martial arts performers; they can't afford anything more expensive.

And it's really not that bad. Back when I lived in Liaocheng, eating a bite of this felt like celebrating the New Year.

After all, drastic environmental changes have dealt a devastating blow to crop farming, indirectly affecting animal husbandry.

The reason why the rule of each warlord was relatively stable was because they had their own grain and synthetic meat factories.

what!

I almost forgot.

Jiang Lang took out his phone. He hadn't sent the message he just sent to Bai Zhaoli yet when Si Hong called. He had to edit it again before sending it.

When he opened his phone, Bai Zhaoli's message had already arrived.

I even betrayed my loyal henchman for your job, and you're not even going to say thank you?

Jiang Lang quickly took a screenshot and replied: I'm too clumsy with words, and I have so much gratitude in my heart. I've edited it several times, but it still doesn't do justice to my thanks. You won't believe me, just look.

Then I sent the screenshot over.

Bai Zhaoli replied to the message quickly.

"I don't believe you! Where are you? I'm at your school."

[Wusheng Cafeteria.]

"I'll just grab something to eat, see you at the Martial Arts Hall later."

[Is there something you need at the Martial Arts Hall?]

Can't I come if there's nothing wrong?

Jiang Lang: "..."

Never mind, let's eat first.

This warlord's daughter knew right from wrong; knowing the food at the martial arts canteen was terrible, she simply stopped coming.

The martial arts training building is right across from the canteen. It's where martial arts students train and compete. The preliminary martial arts competition in the afternoon will be held here.

The main body of the building is a section of the trunk of an ancient tree in the Azure Vein Domain. It is said to be the last powerful enemy of the Azure Vein Domain Lord before he ascended to the top. After being defeated, it was sawed off on the spot. When Qida University was built, a section was carved and sent over to be used as the martial arts training building.

The fibers of this ancient tree are extremely tough; it is said that, in its living state, it could withstand the highest-level nuclear explosion of the old era.

Therefore, even though it has been hollowed out into many small rooms, the building has an extremely strong load-bearing capacity and can simultaneously accommodate five hundred battles between experts with energy units below 50 Star Domes.

When the two arrived, their eyes quickly fell on the girl at the door who was wearing a sun-protective shirt and whose face was completely covered by a sun mask and sunglasses.

Xu Yanzhi rushed over immediately: "Bai..."

He suddenly realized that he couldn't just shout that name, so he shut his mouth, but charged even faster.

As a result, Bai Zhaoli only stretched out one hand and used it to block his head.

She was tall and slender, while Xu Yanzhi was like a junior high school student, with short arms and legs, and no matter how he threw punches, he couldn't hit her.

Bai Zhaoli raised her eyebrows smugly: "Wait until you grow taller before you think about fighting me."

As he spoke, he gave it a gentle push.

Xu Yanzhi stumbled and stopped trying, then looked at Bai Zhaoli with a resentful expression.

Jiang Lang asked curiously, "Why did you suddenly come to Qida University?"

Bai Zhaoli tilted her chin at Xu Yanzhi: "I tricked my cousin, so of course I have to come and coax him. Otherwise, what am I supposed to do if he becomes uncooperative?"

Cousin?

Jiang Lang seemed to be deep in thought, realizing there was this connection.

He glanced at Xu Yanzhi, who looked like a wronged woman: "Is this how you coax him?"

"Of course not!"

Bai Zhaoli shrugged: "I've done some calculations, and I know you're short-handed, so recruiting martial arts students will be quite difficult. Luckily, I have exceptional martial arts skills and a sharp eye, so I'll help you out today, so you won't have any trouble in the future. Come on, take me inside."

Xu Yanzhi snorted coldly: "Senior brother, don't involve her. She's not a good person. Getting involved with her will definitely lead to nothing good."

Bai Zhaoli tilted her head, looking at Jiang Lang with some curiosity: "Huh? You've already become familiar with him?"

Jiang Lang shrugged: "Xu Xiaokui is a really nice person. Is it that hard to get to know her?"

"Xu Xiaokui?"

Bai Zhaoli took a while to react, then glanced at him speechlessly: "How could you dig up such a stale old story? The sun's so strong, let's go!"

Jiang Lang pursed his lips and led the two into the building.

Actually, he shouldn't know so many tired tropes. The data from the old era has been cleaned up several times, and most of what's left is not very informative. Even so, ordinary people rarely come into contact with it.

But there was one person who really enjoyed spending time with her after work.

She likes to wear a tank top and drink beer while watching TV.

Whenever I see an awkward scene, I lean on my own shoulder and laugh so hard I almost fall over.

Then he touched his chest and asked himself if he was a pervert, how could his heart beat so fast when he was with a girl who was seven years older than him?

"Jiang Lang, why are your eyes a little red?"

Bai Zhaoli asked curiously.

Jiang Lang thought for a moment: "Today I ran into a brain-dead guy who was mocking Liaocheng, and it really infuriated me."

"Oh……"

Bai Zhaoli seemed to be deep in thought.