I practiced my spirituality alone in Hong Kong.

Young man, you are neither humble nor arrogant. As a newcomer to the martial arts world, you dared to challenge the renowned master of the Eagle Claw Sect. Although you were defeated, your understanding of the Snake Fist greatly improved.

Snake-style Fist Experience +3 (Beginner 28/100)

Before I knew it, the Mercedes had driven out of Kowloon and into the high-rise buildings of Central.

The verbal debate between the two then came to an end.

The result, naturally, was Li Chang'an's defeat.

Even so, Huang Zhengli could not hide his admiration when he looked at Li Chang'an.

Snake-style Fist is countered by Eagle Claw Kung Fu, so it's inevitable that Snake-style Fist would lose in a martial arts contest, and both of them knew this.

However, even in a very weak position, Li Chang'an was still able to exchange dozens of blows with him!

The richness and intensity of the martial arts scenes were even more exciting than the original script that Director Yuan had given him, and indirectly inspired Hwang Jang-lee's ideas on how to fight against the snake-style boxing.

It is clear that Director Yuan's decision to appoint such a young person as Li Chang'an as the chief action choreographer on set was not merely to curry favor with his mentor.

Li Chang'an truly possesses an exceptional understanding of kung fu; he is a genuinely talented young man.

Hwang Jang-lee gave a rare, cheerful smile and sighed:

"Anzai, it seems I actually made a profit by driving you back today."

Without this discussion with you, I'm afraid even if I studied it for another month, my understanding of Director Yuan's film wouldn't be as profound as it is now.

Furthermore, the snake-style boxing fighting techniques you suggested are valuable for many action scenes in the script. I will have Director Yuan carefully consider your suggestions tomorrow.

Li Chang'an knew that Koreans were always straightforward and didn't know how to be humble or polite, so he didn't mince words when Hwang Jung-ri praised him and said directly:

"Master Huang, you have also given me a lot of inspiration."

At this moment, Squad Leader Wen, who was standing next to Li Chang'an, coughed lightly and smiled:

"Master Huang, if you keep driving like this, you'll be leaving the Central Ring Road and I'll miss my stop."

Huang Zhengli was taken aback upon hearing this, then smiled somewhat embarrassedly: "I was so engrossed in our conversation that I neglected Miss Wen."

"It's alright. It's rare for me to hear you guys talk the whole way through punches. It's more exciting than a TV drama."

As they spoke, the Mercedes slowly drove toward Victoria Peak behind Central.

This is the highest peak on Hong Kong Island. Because it is often shrouded in clouds and mist, it is also called Incense Burner Peak. In the past, only foreigners were allowed to live on the mountain. It was only in the last ten years or so that a small number of Chinese people were allowed to live there.

However, the Chinese who can live on Victoria Peak are all Hong Kong's top businessmen, well-known legislators, or international superstars, and are Chinese who have a great deal of influence in Hong Kong.

When Mr. Huang drove up the mountain, he subconsciously slowed down, as if afraid of disturbing something.

The higher you go, the more security there is, the more tense the atmosphere becomes, and you can't even hear the birds chirping in the mountains anymore.

Huang Zhengli looked at the Royal Hong Kong Police officers in their dark blue uniforms and said:

"Miss Wen, the car can't go any further..."

"Yes, thank you for your hard work, Master Huang."

Wen Zhilan picked up the burgundy leather saddlebag beside her and waved to Li Chang'an with a smile as she got out of the car.

"See you tomorrow, Li Chang'an. I'd love to ask you to teach me a few kung fu moves sometime."

"If the class monitor wants to learn, I will naturally teach him everything I know."

"If that's what Li Chang'an said, then I'll definitely look forward to it."

Wen Zhilan stepped out of the car, her slender figure swaying in the mountain breeze. She then walked towards the villa area on Victoria Peak, where Royal Police officers would stand at attention and salute whenever they saw her.

Huang Zhengli only started the car again and drove down the mountain after Wen Zhilan had walked away.

Li Chang'an leaned against the window and gazed into the distance, overlooking the myriad lights of homes below and the shimmering Victoria Harbour in the distance.

[I dare not speak loudly, lest I startle the celestial beings.]

[Young man, you have arrived at Incense Burner Peak, the most prestigious and powerful place in Hong Kong, for the first time. Your Innate Qi +0.01]

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Li Chang'an returned to Sai Wan and first went to the wet market to pick out a fresh grouper, intending to take it home to make soup for Aunt Shen.

As darkness gradually sets in, it is time for every household to light fires and cook.

The stairwells of the old tenement buildings in Shek Tong Tsui are filled with the steam and smell of cooking oil, mixed with the noise of neighbors playing mahjong and cards.

He walked up to the fifth floor, where the surrounding noise subsided, replaced by a soft yet persistent sound of English recitation.

Li Chang'an looked up and saw a girl with braided hair wearing a light blue shirt sitting alone on the old, steep steps, holding a book in her hands, her toes in old white shoes gently tapping the steps.

This young woman, who bears a resemblance to Shen Daining, with equally clear and gentle eyes and a delicate nose, is Shen's daughter, Ruan Xiaotang.

She and Su Xingning both had a pair of bright, almond-shaped eyes, but Su Xingning's eyes were brighter and sharper, while Ruan Xiaotang's eyes were much gentler and more charming.

Li Chang'an raised his hand to beckon to her:

"Xiaotang."

Hearing the sound, Ruan Xiaotang looked up from her book and said softly:

"Brother Chang'an, you're back."

"Mom said you found a new job?"

Li Chang'an nodded:

"Yes, we're filming in Kowloon."

"Filming? Then Brother Chang'an is going to be a big star."

"Will I be able to see you playing a hero saving a damsel in distress on TV in the future?" Ruan Xiaotang asked curiously.

Li Chang'an shook his head.

"It's not that easy to become a star, but I might not be able to play the hero saving the damsel in distress."

But I'm definitely good at playing the villain who monopolizes the female lead and then tramples on her resentful childhood sweetheart.

Ruan Xiaotang blushed, glared at Li Chang'an with embarrassment and annoyance, and said:

"If Brother Chang'an says such bad things again, I'll tell Mom!"

Li Chang'an laughed and stopped teasing her. He moved the small coal stove to the corridor and put the pot on it.

Then, lightly fry the chopped grouper head and bones in a pot until slightly yellow to release their aroma. Pour in boiling water and bring it to a boil over high heat. The soup will immediately turn milky white.

Li Chang'an added two slices of old ginger and a small piece of dried tangerine peel to remove the fishy smell and enhance the aroma. Then he turned down the heat and let the fish soup simmer slowly on its own.

During his free time, he set up another small frying pan and started making a local favorite: fried tofu in soy sauce.

He specially selected large tofu with a firm outer skin and a tender inner skin from the market, cut it into thick pieces, heated the pan with cold oil, and then laid the pieces out one by one to fry slowly over low heat.

With a soft "sizzle," the edges of the tofu gradually turned golden brown and crispy, while the inside remained soft and tender.

After pouring on the special soy sauce made with sugar and oyster sauce, Li Chang'an quickly reduced the sauce over high heat until it thickened. The sauce coated the tofu, making it glossy and flavorful, and the aroma immediately filled the air.

The aroma of fish soup and tofu wafted around Ruan Xiaotang's nose, and her throat involuntarily twitched slightly. Her gaze, however, remained fixed on the pages of the book.

She pursed her lips, simply closed the book, and turned to walk home.

"Xiao Tang, why aren't you continuing your studies?"

Ruan Xiaotang knew he was asking a question he already knew the answer to, so she rolled her eyes at Li Chang'an and said:

"I'll never read while you're cooking again! Your cooking smells so good, all I can do is drool!"