Gao Wu: From a poor man in the outer city to a martial saint of the ten directions

The night breeze, carrying the dry coolness unique to early autumn, swept across the bustling street corners of Linghai City.

Wei Xiu and Lin Qi stood side by side under the streetlights at the street corner, occasionally taking out their phones to check the time.

At 7:30, a deep engine roar came from afar.

At the end of the road, a sleek, bright red convertible sports car, its body as vibrant as a sunset, stopped gracefully and swiftly in front of the two.

Holy crap!

Lin Qi's eyes widened in that instant, as if he had witnessed some miracle. He rushed forward and placed his hand on the smooth car body.

That look of wanting to touch yet fearing to desecrate it was full of fervent obsession!

"Crimson Heart V6 Limited Edition! I've only ever seen it in magazines!"

Only nineteen were ever produced worldwide, and every single one was acquired by a top collector!

"Senior Sister Sun, how did you get your hands on this treasure?!"

The car window was already down. Sun Na, wearing a pair of large brown sunglasses, held the steering wheel with one hand and casually rested the other hand on the car door, her delicate chin slightly raised.

Her innate composure and elegance complemented the sports car perfectly.

"I don't understand these things."

As she spoke, Sun Na took off her sunglasses, revealing a pair of beautiful eyes that looked somewhat languid, and there was no hint of boasting in her voice.

"It's a family car, I just drove one out at random."

These seemingly casual words caused Lin Qi's lips to twitch, and he couldn't help but groan inwardly.

Is this the variability of the world?

He had to beg and plead to get a modified car, while someone else's "random" car in their garage is a collector's item!

Sun Na pushed open the car door, and a pair of long, straight legs encased in tight jeans stepped out.

She ignored the eye-catching sports car and walked straight towards Wei Xiu, a faint smile playing on her lips.

"Junior Brother Wei Xiu, where are you planning to take me for a meal?"

"Senior sister, this way please."

Wei Xiu's gaze lingered on the car for only a moment before returning to its calm.

He led the two of them into a slightly old, lively alleyway.

Xiao Meng Barbecue Restaurant.

Perhaps sensing Sun Na's extraordinary status, Wei Xiu's tone carried a hint of embarrassment.

"I don't have much money in my pocket, but the barbecue at this restaurant is marinated with a secret recipe, and the taste is absolutely amazing. I guarantee you won't be disappointed."

I believe you.

Sun Na's answer was crisp and clear, and she looked around the alley with great interest.

He seemed more interested in the down-to-earth atmosphere than the sports car.

Wei Xiu breathed a sigh of relief, stepped forward, and skillfully pushed open the glass door with the wind chimes hanging on it, the clear sound of the chimes ringing out.

"Sister Meng, please arrange a good seat for the three of us today!"

Wei Xiu shouted loudly as he entered the room, as if he were coming home.

However, the next second.

Wei Xiu's smile froze instantly!

Because Jiang Mengmeng, who came out from behind the curtain in the back kitchen, still had that warm smile on her face, like a friendly older sister.

However, her left arm has been replaced by a mechanical prosthesis!

The silver metal reflected a lifeless light under the lamp, creating a stark contrast with her warm smile!

"Here you are, Xiao Wei."

A hint of sadness flashed in Jiang Mengmeng's eyes, but she quickly covered it up with an even brighter smile and greeted her warmly.

"Please sit here; the view from the window is good. Scan the QR code to order, and I'll go to the kitchen to prepare the ingredients for you."

After serving drinks to the group, she turned and left in a hurry, as if she didn't want that piece of cold metal to linger in her friends' sight for too long.

The atmosphere around the table instantly fell silent.

Sun Na was incredibly clever. Instead of asking directly, she cast a questioning glance at the two of them, her expressive eyes conveying a hint of inquiry.

Lin Qi also put away all his playful thoughts, picked up his cola, took a swig, and sighed in a low voice.

"We often come to this store... Sister Mengmeng is a really nice person. Her arm was probably lost in this disaster."

Wei Xiu clenched his fist quietly under the table, staring at the still-high blue warning icon in the upper right corner of his phone screen, feeling an intense glare.

"This disaster has lasted far too long," Wei Xiu said, his voice hoarse.

The news of the collapse of the Xishan defense line has not yet been announced, but from these clues, one can already sense the oppressive feeling of an impending storm.

"A blue alert might just be a reminder for us to stay away from dangerous places," Sun Na said, raising her eyebrows slightly but speaking with unusual seriousness.

"But for most ordinary people with only a few hundred Yuan Power, every alarm is a real life-or-death crisis."

As she spoke, Sun Na picked up her orange juice, took a sip, and calmly glanced at Wei Xiu and Lin Qi.

"That's why we have to work hard to become stronger."

"Because only the truly strong are qualified to protect those around them, instead of just watching helplessly after a disaster strikes!"

The barbecue was delicious, and even the picky Sun Na was pleasantly surprised and full of praise.

But that cold, robotic arm remains like a thorn in everyone's heart.

After the meal, Lin Qi tactfully made an excuse, saying that he had something to do and had to leave first, leaving the two of them alone.

"Get in the car." Next to the sports car, Sun Na smiled at Wei Xiu and pointed to the passenger seat.

Wei Xiu sat down with a slightly reserved air.

The soft leather seats wrap around the body, creating a stark contrast to the hard benches in Xiaomeng Barbecue Restaurant.

The sports car smoothly drove into the night. After a moment of silence inside the car, Sun Na looked ahead and spoke first.

"Alright, you can tell me now. You specially invited me to dinner, what do you want to ask?"

She turned her head, the light from the streetlights swirling in her eyes, adding a touch of insight to her already sharp gaze.

"I can tell you're not the kind of person who would do something pointless."

"Every step you take is driven by a strong purpose."

Being so bluntly pointed out, Wei Xiu actually became calm.

He took a deep breath, met Sun Na's gaze, and slowly and deliberately revealed the true purpose of his trip.

"Senior sister, I want to know, where is the underground black market in Linghai City!"

……

10 PM, Dome Martial Arts Hall, Martial Arts Training Hall.

The atmosphere was as hot and humid as an oven, and the smell of sweat and hormones fermented in the air!

The battle drums of the inter-museum competition have already sounded.

Tonight's martial arts gym one-on-one group match will be a head-to-head confrontation between Dome and his old rival, Red Warrior!

"Winner: Dome Martial Arts School, Huo Quan! Three points!"

On the stage, the referee raised Huo Quan's arm high.

Hearing the thunderous cheers from below the stage, Huo Quan wiped away a trace of blood from the tip of his nose with the back of his hand, his face full of smiles!

Although his muscles were still sore, the satisfaction of victory filled his chest!

Because the Red Warrior student groaning in pain at his feet was already the third opponent he had defeated tonight!