Martial artists can never be ultimately insulted.

Although it's foreseeable that Yuan Chen will eventually become a martial artist or fighter, they are still very curious about what he will be learning now.

After all, a considerable number of martial artists, besides their identity on the arena, also have a side job to hone their martial arts and willpower.

Especially for modern martial artists, opening a martial arts school is a very common way to cultivate their mind.

“Physical therapist,” Yuan Chen replied.

"physiotherapy?"

Upon hearing Yuan Chen's words, the others beside him nodded thoughtfully.

Martial arts flourish in this world, especially in large cities like the Battle Realm. Even office workers on the street often have some skills, and it's common for them to touch elbows and start fighting on the spot if they take a liking to each other.

As martial arts flourished, the technologies closely related to martial arts naturally also rose in prominence. The pharmaceutical industry goes without saying; even though it's no longer the martial arts world, you can still find two or three clinics on a single street in Hong Kong today.

Physiotherapy is an extremely popular industry. After all, even without injury, people who simply want to improve their health and prevent the accumulation of hidden injuries from over-exercising still need a physiotherapist.

Having already experienced the life energy that Yuan Chen possessed, the people present only needed to think about it briefly before realizing that there was no problem.

“That is indeed a good choice.” Shaka nodded. “With the power you possess, becoming the world’s number one healer is probably only a matter of time, isn’t it?”

“Indeed.” Hibiki Tsuyoshi nodded in agreement, but then asked curiously, “What about the food? Although the therapy is indeed amazing, I feel a strange sense of regret if I can’t eat your life-saving dishes anymore…”

"Dietary therapy is also part of physical therapy."

Yuan Chen shrugged.

"That's so exciting~!" Hibiki Tsuyoshi said with a happy expression.

Meanwhile, watching the group chatting happily, Wu Fengshui seemed to realize something.

Although Yuan Chen didn't make such a request, if he remembered correctly... Sagat was fighting him to the death just a few days ago, and before that, Sagat had one eye gouged out by that middle-aged man with the buttocks and chin, and Sagat almost killed that man on the spot...

But why do they seem so strangely harmonious now? It's as if their previous fierce battle was just a joke...

Wu Fengshui felt he couldn't quite understand.

Perhaps... I really need to do what Garuda said and use "liberation" to take a good look at the wonders of Yuan Chen?

While Wu Fengshui was still lost in thought, Sagat, after a moment of silence, looked at Yuan Chen and said, "If the documents are all ready... that means you'll be leaving soon, right?"

"Yes." Yuan Chen nodded: "We'll probably set off the day after tomorrow."

"I see... wait a moment." Upon hearing this, Sagat got up and walked towards his bedroom. A moment later, he returned with a card depicting a golden fist and handed it to Yuan Chen.

Yuan Chen: "?"

“Glory Boxing Gym,” Sagat said.

“Kaorang Winsawad, the modern professional Muay Thai champion in Bangkok, is my friend. We have exchanged a lot of ideas about Muay Thai. This is a VIP card he gave me before. I haven’t used it yet, and I probably won’t need it in the future. Consider it a thank-you gift to you.”

In response, Yuan Chen was simply curious... You two are both Muay Thai emperors, who is stronger?

Volume 1: Chapter 48 - Ideal

Upon hearing Sagat's words, Yuan Chen's eyes also showed a hint of interest.

Gaolang Winsawadoo debuted in Kengan Ashura at the age of 15 and was known as invincible in Thailand. After switching from Muay Thai to boxing, he won the heavyweight championship of the four major councils in just four years and was hailed as the God of Fighting.

However, these are all within the setting of the Kengan Ashura worldview.

Before Yuan Chen decided to confront Sagat, he specifically took the time to check the situation in Thailand.

In contrast to Sagate's status as the founder of ancient Muay Thai in Chiang Mai, Gaolang is much younger than Sagate, but he is already the modern Muay Thai emperor of Bangkok.

But that's all in the past.

Sagart has now been expelled from the Chiang Mai Boxing Association and is literally a ghost, no longer able to attend formal occasions as a Muay Thai emperor, national hero, or national icon.

As for Gaolang, he is currently enjoying great popularity.

Yuan Chen, who has always been the type to ask questions and dislikes keeping things to himself, asked with some curiosity, "Who is stronger, you or Gaolang?"

Upon hearing Yuan Chen's question, Sagat's face showed a hint of helplessness.

Especially when he looked at the people to the side and saw that not only Yuan Chen, but also Huo Yinqiang, Huo Yindan, the two women of the Wu clan, and even Tong Ang and Chun Li all looked curious, he couldn't help but sigh with regret.

"It seems that anyone who has heard of the Northern and Southern styles of Muay Thai asks me this question..."

"It's human nature to have a hierarchy." Hearing Sagat's words, Yuan Chen chuckled and said, "So, you two...?"

Somewhat helplessly, Sagat stroked his chin and said:

“Actually, we’ve talked a lot and we’re friends… Although Gaolang always seems quiet, he’s a really good guy. We’ve sparred privately before, and if it’s unregulated, I win more often. But if it’s regulated by the rules, he wins more often.”

"Isn't this what they call specializing in one's own field?" Upon hearing this, Dan Hibiki, who was standing to the side, also joined the discussion with great interest: "If you ask me, it is the battles without rules that best demonstrate a fighter's overall skill level!"

"You can't be so absolute," said Huo Yinqiang, shaking his head.

"If rules are seen as a constraint, then for some martial artists and fighters, they are also a form of training. Especially when they break free from these constraints, they can unleash even greater power."

Compared to the Fire-Attracting Pill, Yuan Chen was clearly more concerned about whether "power under the rules is true power" than about the Fire-Attracting Strength, which was based on Shagat's statement about "the previous private sparring".

Thinking it over, Yuan Chen asked, "Since that was before... what about now? Who is stronger now?"

"I haven't competed with him, so I don't know." Although he said this, Sagat calmly added, "But if it were now, I couldn't think of any reason why I would lose to him."

"Why?" Yuan Chen asked.

“Because he was like me before,” Sagat replied. “His fists were also bound by a certain honor… trapped in the identity of a hero, a boxing champion. But I am completely different now.”

Upon hearing Sagat's reply, Yuan Chen nodded thoughtfully.

Seeing that Yuan Chen seemed to understand something, Sagat remained silent for a moment, then leaned back in his chair, crossed his arms, and said:

"After a while, I will return to Thailand to find the original aspirations I have lost."

“I will also go and learn,” Huo Yindan raised his hand.

"Although my time here was short, it has certainly left a lasting impression on me." Ignoring Huo Yindan's interruption, Sagat simply gazed at Yuan Chen and said:

"Once I've dealt with things over there, accepted the punishment I deserve, and let go of what I need to let go of, I will go to the Battle Realm to find you."

"Welcome," Yuan Chen said succinctly.

"That's good." Knowing Yuan Chen's personality, Sagat's lips curled into a smile. But then, he looked up with a sigh and said:

"It's only been a few days, but I feel like I've gained so much. It was a humiliating defeat, but I didn't feel any resentment at all... Sigh, Yuan Chen, I probably will never forget you for the rest of my life."

"You're talking as if I'm about to be cut in half at the waist..."

Yuan Chen shook his head helplessly, but then a faint smile appeared on his face.

"But it sounds pretty good? I'll come again when I have the chance, and I'll be even stronger then."

"Yes." Shaka nodded. "I have no doubt about this."

Perhaps it's because Yuan Chen is about to leave? Or perhaps it's just that everything has come together at once?

Hearing that Yuan Chen and Shagat were preparing to leave, Tong Ang said, "I'm leaving in a couple of days too... Hmm, it's on my way, I'll go with A-Chen then."

Yuan Chen nodded.

"I might stay here." Seeing that everyone was about to leave, Huo Yinqiang said with some emotion, "With my abilities, if there are no other problems, running a martial arts school that teaches self-defense should not be a problem."

As the least talented person among those present, Hibiki Kiyoshi has clearly accepted his mediocrity and made peace with his current life.

Just as I was feeling sentimental, Old Yuan's frivolous voice came from the side again: "Busy, everyone's busy, being busy is good~"

In response, Tong Ang rolled his eyes at Yuan with a hint of helplessness and said:

"You old codger, still being sarcastic here. Didn't you retire from the assassination world? But you haven't lost any of your connections... If you really want to retire, go to the assassination world with Ah Chen. Ah Chen might need a doorman when he opens a shop there."

“I will go, but not now,” Elder Yuan said, leaning back comfortably in his chair. “I will go when Yuan Chen is ready.”

"...Ready?" Chun-Li was taken aback. "Ready for what?"

Although it was just a simple question, neither Yuan Chen nor Yuan answered immediately.

During this brief silence, everyone present sensed a subtle unease.

Subconsciously, he looked at Yuan Chen and Yuan, a pair who were more like grandfather and grandson than like master and disciple.

Although Yuan Chen remained calm and Yuan Ye merely wore a frivolous smile, for some reason, everyone could clearly sense a powerful and resolute will emanating from both of them.

Thinking it over, Yuan Chen took a sip of tea and then said slowly, "Of course it's about strength... Although it may sound arrogant, I will try my best to complete it within two years."

As he spoke, Yuan Chen turned his gaze to Yuan and said calmly but firmly:

"Accumulating enough power to kill you."

Volume 1: 49. Filial Piety and Righteousness

Upon hearing Yuan Chen's words, a smile appeared on Yuan's face. He then nodded while sipping his tea, clearly satisfied with Yuan Chen's determination.

But to the people standing nearby, it took on a completely different meaning.

"No! Wait a minute!"

Chunli's beautiful eyes darted back and forth between Yuan Chen and Yuan, and she said with an incredulous expression:

"What do you mean by killing Grandpa Yuan? Ah Chen, what are you talking about?! And what the hell is this, Grandpa Yuan, nodding here with satisfaction? Hurry up and give Ah Chen a good scolding!"

Although Tongang, Sagat, and the others on the side did not speak, it was not hard to see from their expressions that they were also genuinely bewildered.

On one hand, they knew that Yuan Chen was definitely not a heartless and utterly immoral person. On the other hand, Yuan Chen's reaction was somewhat strange. He didn't get angry, furious, or refute them.

Judging from his expression, he even seemed somewhat satisfied and pleased!

Sensing everyone's doubts, Yuan Chen didn't hide anything, but simply pointed to Old Yuan and said, "Old Yuan has a terminal illness."

"Um?!"

Upon hearing this, Chun-Li and the others were also taken aback.

Yuan Chen, however, calmly sipped his tea and said, "Late-stage leukemia, there is no cure."

"Huh?" The sudden news left Chun-Li and Copperhead momentarily speechless, and even Sagat, who was standing next to them, found it hard to believe.

It's worth noting that when Sagat met Yuan Chen, who had just woken up, Yuan displayed his imposing presence.

It's no exaggeration to say that even now, Sagat doesn't think he'd be a match for Gen... People like Hibiki Yoshi, Hibiki Dan, and even Chun-Li and Dō Ang might not even realize it.

Having briefly encountered the killing intent during battle, Sagat was well aware of just how powerful and terrifying that force was.

Even long after the battle ended, Sagat was haunted by nightmares and murderous intent for a considerable period of time.

It wasn't until Yuan Chen woke up and they talked to each other, which resolved Sagat's inner conflict and made him determined to walk the path he had come from again. In addition, after recuperating at Yuan Hanting during this period, Sagat was finally able to stop being affected by the murderous intent.

And what about Yuan?

In Sagat's perception, the murderous aura that seemed like a ferocious tiger, ready to devour both himself and his enemies at any moment, was like a docile house cat in Gen's hands.

Forget about being selective about who they eat from, they don't even seem to breathe properly...

Yuan even voluntarily gave up the so-called killing intent fluctuations. According to Yuan's own account, the reason for giving up was simple—because he could not sense any further progress in this power.

Just because of this, they gave up this power, yet they can still activate and control it at any time.

This mastery of power alone far exceeds the limits that Sagat could comprehend.

And you're telling me that such a powerful being, whose limits are unimaginable, is already terminally ill and doesn't have much time left?

Are you kidding me?

This old guy doesn't look like he's about to die at all.

He's definitely the strongest person present!

Ingrid smiled without saying a word.

After hesitating for a long time, Chunli looked at Yuan with a questioning gaze, while Yuan nodded indifferently.

"Yeah, more or less. I probably don't have many years left to live... yeah, maybe three or four?"

His voice was calm; Yuan didn't seem to have given much thought to the impending death.

Upon hearing this news, everyone present fell silent for a moment.

After a moment, Chunli said with some reluctance, "Is there really... no way? Isn't medical technology very advanced now? Maybe in two years..."

"No way."

Yuan Chen shook his head: "I have tried or consulted all the possible methods. At this level of illness, life energy can only play a role in slowing down the progression of the disease... Don't forget that the old man himself is an expert in pharmacology."