Dragon Raja: Starting with acquiring Orochi, a counterattack against the gods.

In no time, a group of people lay on the ground, their screams and wails filling the air.

Lu Mingfei blinked, his brain, numb and sluggish from the intense pain, still not quite understanding what was happening, when he saw the expressionless girl walking towards him step by step.

Their gazes met in the air. Lu Mingfei lay on his back on the dusty ground, disheveled and covered in injuries, while the girl was bathed in the bright sun.

She seemed to walk out of the light, so dazzling that Lu Mingfei could barely see her face.

The girl slowly reached out her hand to him, a slight smile playing on her lips, her voice filled with a quiet satisfaction.

"You're not as cowardly as I thought," the girl said softly. "Well done."

Chapter 118 Resisting isn't difficult, is it?

Lu Mingfei lay on the ground, staring blankly at the girl's outstretched hand.

His mind was a complete blank, his vision was blurry, and his thoughts were sluggish, making him unaware of what had happened. It all seemed like a nightmare.

Seeing that he didn't move, Yuan Zhinv wasn't in a hurry. She just stretched out her hand, as if she would keep waiting like this if Lu Mingfei didn't get up.

No one knew how much time had passed; time seemed to slow down, and the screams around them gradually faded away, as if only the two of them remained in the entire world.

The girl's voice rang out softly: "Resisting isn't actually that difficult, is it?"

Lu Mingfei blinked slowly, remaining silent as if he hadn't quite grasped the situation.

Yuan Zhinu simply sat down next to him, completely unconcerned that the dust on the ground had dirtied her black trench coat.

“You can’t stay weak forever. Doing something might not lead to any good results, but if you do nothing, you can only watch tragedy unfold.”

"You can endure being bullied and humiliated because it hasn't crossed your bottom line. But one day you won't be able to take it anymore. People won't stop just because you back down; they'll only escalate their actions, step by step, until they drive you to the point where you have nowhere left to retreat. So why not fight back from the very beginning?"

"If they hit you, hit them back; if they bully you, bully them back. An eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth is better than painful regret after a tragedy occurs."

"Perhaps you are weak, and your resistance may not be useful, but at least you tried. As long as you have tried, you will have no regrets, and you will not regret not resisting back then in the future, and you will not think, 'Ah, if only I had resisted back then.'"

"Regret is the most useless thing in the world. It is a coward's self-deceiving disguise, the root of pain and the most poisonous poison. It is a nightmare that you can never escape in the dead of night, and you will be trapped in it for life."

The girl's voice was soft and melodious, like a confidant in the dead of night, or a patient and encouraging teacher. Lu Mingfei listened in silence, and his heart suddenly calmed down.

He looked up at the clear blue sky, and under the warm, blazing sunlight, it seemed that his wounds didn't hurt as much anymore.

He thought aimlessly, "Will this happen? If I don't fight back today, will I regret it later?"

Maybe it really will be true. No matter how successful he becomes in the future, he will feel humiliated whenever he thinks about this period. All he will remember is being kicked to the ground like trash and being kicked around.

He might actually be thinking, "Why didn't I kick it back then? I should have."

Now he kicked back, resulting in him being covered in bruises, but in his memories he was no longer trash, because he fought back, the beating turned into a mutual fight, and even the wounds became a symbol of honor.

Think about how he single-handedly challenged more than a dozen people to save someone. So what if he failed? Failure is to be expected!

In ancient martial arts novels, those who sacrifice themselves for others are called great heroes! They are the kind of people who can be remembered in history even after death! They would be a tearjerker if they were in a TV series!

Thinking of this, Lu Mingfei suddenly laughed. He didn't even know why he was laughing, but he just wanted to laugh for no reason.

So even trash like him can fight back? So even a piece of trash like him can save others?

He was used to being disappointed and looked down upon by everyone, but only now did he realize that even a loser like him could be expected to achieve something...

His eyes suddenly stung, and Lu Mingfei wearily closed them. He was smiling, but tears were streaming down his face. He couldn't tell if they were tears or blood, but it didn't matter anymore.

He smiled wearily and said weakly, "Damn it, you're kidding me."

The girl didn't say anything, but simply reached out her hand to him again.

This time, Lu Mingfei did not hesitate. He gripped her hand tightly, and a pulling force came. The seemingly thin and frail girl easily pulled him up from the ground.

"I'll take you to the hospital." The girl said, "Thank you for coming to save me."

Lu Mingfei wanted to say thank you and accept the money, but said he would skip the hospital visit. After his initial surge of heroic emotion dissipated, worry returned. He didn't dare look at the guys who had been knocked to the ground, nor did he dare to think about whether he would be retaliated against.

His biggest worry right now is how to explain this to his aunt.

Covered in wounds and with his clothes filthy, wouldn't his aunt be furious if she saw him?

Lu Mingfei could imagine her furious roar, and for a moment he couldn't even feel his wounds anymore, only feeling utterly terrified.

But the strange girl didn't give him a chance to refuse. She grabbed him and shoved him into the car. He didn't even see what kind of car it was before it started and sped off towards the hospital.

Next came the treatment and bandaging of the wound. Throughout the entire process, Lu Mingfei remained stunned, like a wooden doll. He felt as if he were in a dream and couldn't come to his senses at all.

Only after all his wounds had been properly treated did the girl put him back in the car and ask him where he lived. Lu Mingfei suddenly realized what was happening and quickly said, "I can go back by myself!"

"I'll take you home," the girl said calmly, her voice brooking no refusal. "Address."

Lu Mingfei wanted to say something more, but looking into Yuan Zhinv's dark, deep eyes, he couldn't bring himself to refuse. He felt an indescribable pressure.

He timidly gave her the address, and then he saw the girl step on the gas pedal, the engine roaring loudly. He was restless, his mind filled with his aunt's roars and anger.

He became restless, like a prisoner about to be executed, or a villain standing in court awaiting trial.

As if sensing his nervousness, the girl driving spoke softly, "Don't be afraid, I'll cover for you."

"If you encounter something like this again in the future, just fight back without hesitation. If anyone dares to step on you, step on them back. If anyone dares to bully you, beat them until they're crawling on the ground."

"If you can't beat me, come to me. I'll take responsibility if anything happens. I guarantee you won't have any trouble."

Lu Mingfei stared blankly at the girl's pale profile. Her tone was so calm, so nonchalant, as if she were saying that the weather was nice today and that he could come to visit her anytime.

But the words she spoke were so solemn, each one carrying immense weight, like a boulder crashing into his heart, leaving one mark after another, splashing ripples in his soul.

No one had ever said such a thing to Lu Mingfei. His parents had never taken care of him since he was born. His aunt told him every day to be careful and not to cause trouble, so he was careful and dared not have any conflicts with anyone, because he knew that he had no one behind him.

No one will bail him out, so he has to consider the consequences of everything he does.

But now this girl tells him it's okay, if you're bullied, just fight back boldly, do whatever you want, she'll solve all your problems for you.

Lu Mingfei's eyes immediately reddened, his heart filled with complex emotions, and he couldn't speak for a long time.

He followed the girl back to her familiar home, watching helplessly as she knocked on the somewhat dilapidated door.

"Who is it?" Aunt's loud voice came from inside the house. Then the door was opened, and a middle-aged woman with a slightly plump figure and rough skin poked her head out.

Upon seeing Yuan Zhinv, her aunt was clearly taken aback, seemingly puzzled, until her gaze shifted back and she saw Lu Mingfei behind her.

Seeing Lu Mingfei's miserable appearance, his aunt frowned immediately and subconsciously scolded, "Lu Mingfei, what are you doing? Did you go out and get into a fight?!"

Lu Mingfei almost involuntarily shrank his neck, wanting to hide, but his aunt's gaze was sharp as an eagle's and had already locked onto him firmly.

But at that moment, the girl took a step forward, shielding him from view. The gaze that had frightened Lu Mingfei disappeared, and all he could see was the girl's slender back.

Looking at the thin, frail girl in front of her, and those dark, unwavering eyes, the aunt's imposing aura inexplicably weakened. She opened her mouth but couldn't utter a word.

"Hello." Yuan Zhinv smiled politely. In that instant, the ice and snow melted away, and the intimidating sense of distance and aggression vanished. She looked like a somewhat reserved girl next door.

The aunt smiled somewhat awkwardly: "Hello, hello, who are you?"

"I am Lu Mingfei's classmate. Today I was ambushed by some thugs and almost got bullied. Lu Mingfei happened to be passing by and saved me."

Yuan Zhinu looked at the middle-aged woman in front of her, blinked slightly, and her eyes slowly reddened: "Thanks to Lu Mingfei, otherwise I..."

The aunt had never seen anything like this before and was immediately taken aback. She quickly exclaimed "Oh dear!" and opened the door to welcome the person in.

"Don't cry, don't cry, it's alright." At the same time, she looked at Lu Mingfei's miserable appearance and felt a headache coming on: "You child, why didn't you call the police? There were so many people, why did you go and fight them all by yourself? Look at the damage you've done."

Lu Mingfei scratched his head and explained in a low voice, "I forgot in my haste."

"Auntie, don't blame him. We really owe him a lot today." The girl's voice interrupted her aunt's nagging. As she spoke, she took a card out of her pocket.

"I feel very guilty for dragging Lu Mingfei into this. This is just a small token of my appreciation."

The aunt's eyes widened in surprise, and she quickly waved her hands, saying, "No, no, no, this won't do!"

Yuan Zhinu forcefully stuffed the card into her hand: "Auntie, please keep it. Consider it compensation for Lu Mingfei's medical expenses. He was seriously injured. You can use this money in the card to make him some nutritious food to help him recover. I've written the password on it."

The aunt looked troubled, then sighed and relented, "Alright then, little girl, please be careful out there."

Yuan Zhi nodded obediently: "Thank you, Auntie."

"Lu Mingfei, aren't you going to let your classmate sit down for a while?" Auntie looked at Lu Mingfei again, but this time her tone was much gentler: "Look at you, you wretched child. I'll get you some bones to make soup."

As she spoke, she walked towards the kitchen, while Lu Mingfei looked at Yuan Zhinu with a complicated expression.

“You don’t have to do this,” he said softly, feeling a little guilty. “I’m actually not planning to go to that school in your US. I’m sorry, I may have to decline your offer.”

Lu Mingfei didn't know what he felt guilty about. Maybe it was because she was too good to him, so good that he felt guilty even if he rejected her.

But he was destined to refuse, because he had already promised Chen Wenwen.

He never refused any of Chen Wenwen's requests, and this time was no exception.

Chapter 119 You Can't Save Him Forever

“I don’t really want to go abroad.” Lu Mingfei lowered his head deeply, not daring to look into the girl’s eyes. “I’m sorry, I may have to disappoint you.”

But to his surprise, the girl didn't seem surprised at all.

“That’s not important,” said Yuan Zhinv. “You just need to remember that what I say counts, whether you go to school or not.”

"Feel free to contact me anytime if you need anything. I'll be going now."

As Yuan Zhinu was about to leave, she slipped something into Lu Mingfei's pocket as she passed by.

"This is your reward for rebelling. The password is your birthday." She winked at him and whispered, "I really hate cowards. Can you promise me you won't be a coward anymore?"

Lu Mingfei stared at her blankly, speechless.

Yuan Zhinv did not wait for his reply and left directly. Only after her figure completely disappeared from sight did Lu Mingfei reach into his pocket.

He touched a hard, thin card, and instinctively took it out to look at it. He was immediately surprised and his eyes widened.

It was a black card with a dark gold embossed pattern, and the back of the card had the dual logos of "Citi Bank" and "American Express".

This type of black card has no overdraft limit and is called "Centurion." Only a very small number of credit cards are allowed to be printed in pure black.

Lu Mingfei had only heard of this kind of card before but had never seen it, but now this thing that should only exist in legends appeared in front of him.

In that instant, the thin card felt as heavy as a thousand pounds, and Lu Mingfei's hands trembled so much that he almost couldn't hold it.

Such an important thing was given to him as a gift by that mysterious girl so casually; it was something he never dared to imagine.

Lu Mingfei's brain completely shut down, and he stood there dumbfounded, unable to believe his eyes.

Hearing the door close, the aunt in the kitchen curiously poked her head out: "Your classmate left?"