Martial artists can never be ultimately insulted.

"I see, okay." Yuan Chen nodded thoughtfully, then fell into a brief silence.

Sensing Yuan Chen's silence, Ingrid didn't say anything more, but just smiled and looked at the silent Yuan Chen, as if waiting for him to say something next.

Looking at Ingrid, Yuan Chen took a deep breath and said, "Thank you."

"Oh? Why are you thanking me?"

Ingrid looked at Yuan Chen with some anticipation.

"Because without you, I would probably still be in bed recovering from my injuries, and I would still be fighting today."

Yuan Chen glanced at the scars on his body that had almost completely healed and said with some emotion:

"If it weren't for the constant conversion of life energy by the Sun Rune, even if I could win now, my fate probably wouldn't be much better than defeating Sagat..."

"Hehe, this is just a small favor from a senior like me~"

Ingrid waved her hand dismissively, but then opened her crimson eyes. Although she had the appearance of a young girl, her eyes held an indescribable kindness and gentleness.

"All I hope for is that after you return, you will still be like this... Hmm, Xiaoyi~!"

At first, she was somewhat kind and loving, but later, Ingrid immediately reverted to her mischievous and lively girlish self:

"As for now! Ingrid-chan from the universe—the super invincible multiverse—is going to sleep!! My loyal and reliable junior, come and tell me a story!"

Upon hearing this, Yuan Chen couldn't help but rub his temples.

"Telling stories is no problem... but are there really any stories you don't know?"

“How could that be!” Ingrid exclaimed. “Ingrid has never heard anyone tell a story before!”

“Uh…” Yuan Chen stroked his chin with some suspicion, then said, “Then let’s tell a story about zombies, the protagonist is named Leon…”

"I don't want to listen, it's boring, that world has too many secrets revealed!"

"...Then let's tell you another story about a demon hunter named Dante..."

"I won't listen, I won't listen. That guy can sense my presence. He becomes extremely serious as soon as he notices me. This is boring, this is boring."

Hearing Ingrid's words, Yuan Chen showed a numb expression, but then he seemed to notice something and twitched his nose twice. He then looked at Ingrid suspiciously and said, "Uh... you seem to smell a bit of sweat?"

"The smell of sweat?" Ingrid looked surprised upon hearing Yuan Chen's words. After sensing it for a moment, she looked troubled and said, "Damn it, the cause and effect in your world is not yet closed. The body I created has a bug!"

"Now?" Yuan Chen asked with a strange expression.

Before Yuan Chen could finish speaking, Ingrid's figure vanished in a flash of light, then reappeared in the shower room.

"Hey! Junior! Come here and give me a back rub!"

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Upon hearing this, Yuan Chen was speechless.

"I really need to learn how electric current drives things."

It's not about increasing click resistance, because in terms of age, I'm the victim.

Volume 1: Chapter 63 - Hibiki Sagura, the Messenger (3/5)

I'm rubbing the old lady's back.

The next day, Yuan Chen and the others rested for a day, packed their luggage, and then embarked on their journey to study abroad.

However, when Yuan Chen and Chun Li were heading to Tokyo, Japan, the Asian fighting arena, Yuan Chen still went with Chun Li to see off Sagat and the others first.

"I'm leaving. I don't know when we'll meet again, but I'll remember you all." Standing behind him, carrying large bags and serving as his apprentice, Huo Yin Dan, Shagat also spoke, looking at Yuan Chen and the others:

"With your abilities, Yuan Chen, I believe it won't be long before you make a name for yourself in the Dou World... I'll come find you then."

"Yes, welcome."

Yuan Chen nodded, and then Sagat also stepped onto the boarding gate to return to Thailand.

After seeing Sagat off, Wu Jialouluo waved to Yuan Chen and said, "Achen, Achen, over here! The plane is about to take off!"

Upon hearing Wu Jialouluo's words, Yuan Chen first gestured back, then looked at Lao Yuan and Tong Ang and said, "Then Chunli and I will be leaving now."

"Yes, be careful on the road." Tong Ang nodded, his eyes filled with the concern of an elder, as well as some helplessness and self-reproach.

"Shadow Luo is currently very powerful. In order to prevent it from affecting your life in the fighting world, the prize money may have to be postponed for a while. Although we can provide some living expenses, you will probably have to rely on yourselves for the first few days."

"I understand." Yuan Chen nodded upon hearing this.

Vega's all-pervasive mental power is indeed very troublesome.

At least until the Hong Kong Police Headquarters thoroughly investigates the matter, all personnel transfers will be kept strictly confidential. Only highly trusted senior agents like Tong Ang will be qualified to know about their own situation.

Old Yuan didn't say much, only smiled and nodded at Yuan Chen. Yuan Chen didn't say any farewells, nor did he seem sad; he simply looked at Yuan Chen for a couple of moments and then said:

"You won't have to wait too long."

"Mm." Yuan nodded, a slight smile playing on his lips.

Afterwards, Yuan Chen and Chun Li carried their bags and walked towards Wu Jialouluo, taking a pre-arranged connecting flight directly to their destination.

Ingrid didn't follow; she's probably still sleeping in Yuan Chen's bedroom. With the sun rune as a coordinate, finding Yuan Chen again would be as simple as snapping her fingers for Ingrid.

Meanwhile, in Tokyo, at Haneda International Airport, in the arrival hall.

"Ugh, it's the weekend, but I got photographed picking someone up here... Ugh, so frustrating!"

Wearing a vest and shorts, with healthy and vibrant wheat-colored skin, golden twin ponytails, and a sad expression on her face as she muttered to herself, Hibiki Sakura leaned against the railing with a resentful look on her face.

"Hehe, maybe he'll be a handsome guy~" Hearing Sakura Hibiki's words, a girl with a similarly healthy tan but noticeably thinner and more athletic build, wearing a bun, covered her mouth and chuckled.

"If it comes to that, don't blame me for striking first!"

Upon hearing the girl's words, Hibiki Sakura immediately bristled, then reached out with her wicked hands to grab her best friend's ribs: "You wretched Ayaka Hara! Take this!"

Watching her other good friend making a ruckus, the elegant, long-haired girl with black hair covered her mouth and chuckled, "Tune in a bit! Otherwise, you might not even notice when the other guests arrive later~"

"Such a hypocrite!" Upon hearing the words of the girl with long black hair, Ayaka Uehara, who was playfully fighting with Hibiki Sakura, immediately raised her hand and said, "Being close to the water tower gives you an advantage~ What kind of person does Akemi hope her friend living at Hibiki's house will be!"

Hearing her best friend's words, the long-haired, black-haired girl, who had previously maintained a graceful and elegant demeanor, couldn't help but swallow hard.

"Gulp, if you put it that way, it really is—uh! Muscles!"

As she said this, the girl called Zhu Mei suddenly let out a surprised shout.

Suddenly hearing her best friend's voice, Ayaka Uehara and Hibiki Sakura instinctively covered their ears, their faces filled with panic as they said:

"Wow! That was so loud! We know you like muscles, but you should control yourself a little, you idiot, Zhu Mei!"

To this, Soryuin Akemi ignored him, her eyes gleaming, and stared intently at the end of the passage in the distance, saying:

"No! You don't understand! I feel an unprecedentedly powerful pressure from flesh! There's no doubt that powerful muscles are approaching us!!"

"...So what exactly is 'meat press'?!"

Hearing Zhu Mei spouting some nonsensical things again, Sakura Hibiki and Hara Ayaka looked bewildered and puzzled.

Although they already knew that their best friend was a complete muscle fanatic due to her family's influence, they still couldn't understand some of the special terms Zhu Mei used.

But their lack of understanding didn't stop them from looking in Zhu Mei's direction toward the end of the passage.

Before long, Hibiki Sakura and Ayaka Uehara realized why Akemi's reaction was so strong.

It was a figure that towered far above the surrounding passengers.

His short black hair, with slightly longer wisps framing his forehead, set off a handsome and angular face.

He wore a simple sleeveless vest on top, light blue jeans on the bottom, and a trench coat that, while undeniably large, appeared remarkably fitted due to his muscular physique. Although both items were oversized, neither the top nor the jeans could conceal his physique, which seemed poised to burst through the fabric.

His chest muscles stretched the fabric, and his shoulders were so broad they looked like they could carry an entire door.

The muscles exposed through the neck, while not as deliberately sculpted as those of a bodybuilder, are more natural, making it immediately clear that they are muscles honed through countless battles. They are covered with tiny scars, each one in its proper place, smooth and firm.

He carried a huge suitcase in one hand and had the other hand in his pocket. He walked at a leisurely pace, but the crowd in front of him automatically made way for him.

This made the man stand out even more effortlessly from the crowd.

"That fleshy pressure... Oh my god, that fleshy pressure..." Akemi Souin's voice changed as she held her face in her hands, drool already reaching her lips. She looked like she wanted nothing more than to press herself against him right now and have a passionate, intimate encounter.

Following closely behind, the female companion beside him also caught the attention of the three men.

Tall and slender, she wore a tight-fitting jumpsuit over a short jacket, and her classic Chinese bun hairstyle stood out in the crowd.

His steps were light and powerful, clearly indicating that he was a martial arts practitioner.

He was holding a document in his hand, glancing at it as he read.

Seeing the two of them, Zhu Mei almost instinctively grabbed Sakura Hibiki's arm, her knuckles turning white from the force, completely ignoring her best friend's wails, and excitedly wiped her drool, saying:

"Did you see that? I saw it! There are two! Two super muscles!! That woman's thighs, her quadriceps are just perfect!!!"

Seeing Zhu Mei's excited expression, Yuan Caixiang could only decide to pour cold water on her enthusiasm.

Volume 1: Chapter 64 - Muscle Maniac (4/5)

"I know you're excited, but you'd better tone it down a bit, Akemi~" Ayaka Uehara said with a teasing smile.

"The person who's staying at the Hibiki family's place is here to study abroad, and they're only eighteen according to the records, right? And those two, judging from their physiques, must be professional athletes in their prime, right?"

Upon hearing Ayaka's words, a look of pain appeared on Akemi Souin's face.

"You're right... Ugh, I'm right in front of you with such powerful muscles, but I... Oh no!"

Seeing the dejected Akemi Kanade, Ayaya Uehara couldn't help but burst into laughter.

As for the person involved, Hibiki Sakura, she leaned against the railing with a calm expression and said:

"Actually, there's not much difference... Although it would be even better if it were this handsome guy~ But I feel like I've gained a lot of weight recently. Do you think I should sign up for a gym membership if it's a handsome guy?"

Hearing Hibiki's words, Ayaka Uehara scratched her head, recalling her good friend's appetite and glancing at Hibiki's current physique, and couldn't help but say:

"Exercise is a good thing... but with your appetite, you should gain two or three sizes to be considered a normal size."

"Ugh! How can you say that! I just eat a little more than the average person!" Hibiki Sakura said, feeling resentful.

“It’s definitely not just a little bit more.” Zhu Mei and Ayaka shook their heads in unison.

Akemi Souin's older sister is the chairperson of the academy's board of directors and is a muscle enthusiast herself. Under her influence, Akemi Souin has also become acquainted with fitness, sports, fighting, and martial arts-related fields.

As for Ayaka, her family runs a boxing gym. When her older sister is too busy, Ayaka will step in as a sparring partner. She has a considerable understanding of the diet and training intensity of boxers and fighters.

As for Hibiki Sakura... it's no exaggeration to say that maintaining such a healthy and well-proportioned physique with almost no exercise is simply challenging the limits of their understanding!

"No matter what! You absolutely have to come to the gym with me later!" As she said this, Zhu Mei also showed a lovestruck expression.

"Then you'll understand the beauty of muscles... Hehehe..."

While the friends were still chatting and teasing each other, Yuan Chen glanced around and, while Chun Li was still searching, easily spotted the trio in the bustling crowd in the arrival hall.

"It must be those three."

Upon hearing Yuan Chen's words, Chun Li raised her head slightly, then compared the information about Sakura Ka in the document, and her eyes lit up as she said, "That's right, it's them! Not bad, I spotted them right away!"

Yuan Chen simply shrugged in response.

To be fair, in a normal environment, three lively, chattering, energetic girls with different hair colors would certainly attract attention no matter how you look at it.

But considering that Ingrid has already appeared in this world...

Shaking his head, Yuan Chen followed Chunli.

Because the events in Hong Kong have not yet stopped, Wu Jialouluo and Wu Fengshui left Narita Airport to avoid being noticed by those with ulterior motives. It is estimated that they will have to wait for some time before they can try to make contact again.

However, Yuan Chen didn't care too much. After all, he had already come to Tokyo, and as a martial artist, he had many opportunities to come into contact with the Wu clan.

Just as the three members of the Imperial Sakura group were teasing each other, a pleasant voice came from the side.

"Excuse me……"

Looking at the three girls, Chun-Li leaned down slightly and asked with a smile, "Is this Sakura Hibiki?"

Feeling Chun-Li's gaze, Sakura Hibiki, who had been lazily lounging around, blinked and then nodded, saying, "Uh... I am, and you are?"

"Ah, I'm Chunli, and this is Yuanchen." After confirming it was Sakura Hibiki, Chunli pulled Yuanchen over and said, "We're here to stay and study at the same time!"