Martial artists can never be ultimately insulted.

Upon hearing this, Han Zhuli nodded after a brief silence and said, "Okay... hurry up."

"Ah."

Nodding in response, Yuan Chen then checked on Han Zhuli's condition and quickly processed the available materials.

While cooking, Yuan Chen was also recalling many things about Han Zhuli.

He first appeared in Super Street Fighter IV, and his popularity has remained high ever since. He has consistently ranked in the top three in popularity statistics. In Street Fighter VI, he ranks high in usage rate across all ranks, and even ranks first during the beginner period. He is a typical character with high popularity and high skill ceiling, and he is also the most powerful proof of whether a character can match the XP system, which is the most important thing in fighting games.

Although she's called a bad woman and an evil croissant, Han Zhuli isn't a bad person or an evil person in the traditional sense. In fact, when she was young, she was a good girl with lofty ideals and a kind heart.

Although some people might think, "Good girl?" Don't be silly, Sister Zhuli is laughing.

However, the madness, paranoia, and madness that Han Zhuli later displayed were mainly due to her many experiences in her childhood.

In a sense, Han Zhuli can also be considered Chun-Li who took another extreme path.

The main reason for this stems from the changes in his family during his childhood.

She was born into a happy family in South Korea, with both parents alive, and her father was a prosecutor.

South Korean prosecutors truly know their stuff; they possess vast and broad powers, including unrestricted investigative authority over all criminal offenses and the ability to command and supervise the police.

In other words, the police play only a supporting role in the eyes of South Korean prosecutors.

At the same time, these prosecutors practically monopolize the power to decide on prosecution in all criminal cases. This is known as "prosecution discretion," meaning that even with sufficient evidence, they can decide not to prosecute through the "prosecution hesitation" system.

They even have the power to direct and supervise the execution of judgments by state courts, and the right to withdraw prosecutions before a final judgment.

In this context, Han Zhuli herself lived up to expectations, becoming the national women's taekwondo champion at the age of fifteen. In a world that values ​​martial arts, she has a promising future.

A privileged family background and exceptional talent made Han Zhuli's childhood wonderful.

Later, as a prosecutor, driven by a sense of justice, Han Zhuli's father participated in the investigation of Yingluo.

Similar to Chun-Li, but even more tragic.

Upon discovering that Han Zhuli's father was recklessly investigating her, the Shadow Organization, in retaliation, directly attacked Zhuli's entire family on their way to the airport and brutally murdered her parents. By the time rescuers arrived, Han Zhuli had survived, but had suffered a severe eye injury from a stray bullet during the process.

The reason he survived is not hard to guess: it was simply to show the world the consequences of opposing Yingluo.

The destruction of her family shattered Han Zhuli's original world. Grief and hatred reshaped her personality, making her cruel, belligerent, and intensely power-hungry.

Or rather, for her, who had gone through all of this, the only goal and meaning of survival was to gain power and seek revenge.

In the Street Fighter IV storyline, Han Zhuli joined SIN, a subordinate organization of Shadow Luo, in order to obtain even greater power.

Although it may sound strange, in the storyline of Street Fighter IV, SIN Corporation, while nominally a subordinate organization, was actually led by Seth, who had long been dissatisfied with Vega's rule.

Seth valued Han Zhuli not only for her talent, but also for the cruelty she displayed after despair.

To this end, Seth performed surgery on Han Zhuli's blind left eye, implanting a "Feng Shui Engine" that could greatly enhance "Qi," in an attempt to turn her into a weapon that only knew how to kill, to be used against Vega.

Han Zhuli was well aware of this, so she also planned to use Seth, waiting for Seth and Vega to be both weakened before eliminating them together.

However, more than these things, players are obviously more concerned about the relationship between Han Zhuli and Chun Li.

How to describe their relationship? It can definitely be considered the most classic example of a love-hate relationship.

Especially after Chun-Li and Han Joo-ri learned that each of them had close relatives killed by Ying-Luo, their relationship ceased to be merely that of simple rivals.

Chun-Li discovers that Han Zhu-Li's evil is not absolute, but that there is a chance to guide her back to the right path.

Han Zhuli developed a peculiar sense of dependence after discovering that Chunli shared the same plight as her.

In later episodes, Han Zhuli uses various underhanded tactics to remove Chun-Li from her position and duties as an Interpol agent.

But then he felt bad for Chun-Li, so he went to her door and awkwardly apologized, explaining that he did this because Kagero wasn't completely dead but was just lurking in the shadows, hoping that Chun-Li could stay out of the chaos that followed, and so on...

This fateful antagonism, which began with differing stances and ideologies, has evolved into a twisted bond of understanding, dependence, and confrontation stemming from a shared tragedy.

This twisted bond extends beyond the game, as these two often appear as a couple in support missions... which can be seen as proof of the status of this couple in the hearts of players.

And now...

Yuan Chen was certain that Han Zhuli's left eye was still intact...

If her left eye is still intact, then perhaps it means that Han Zhuli's parents are still alive, there is no problem, and there is still room for redemption. Perhaps our dear Miss Zhuli is still the kind and beautiful girl she was in her childhood.

……

Hard to say.

Because this is an 'abandoned old town'.

Born into a prestigious family, as the beloved daughter of a South Korean prosecutor, and as the 15-year-old national taekwondo champion, it would be unreasonable for Han Zhuli to appear here in the middle of the night wearing a shabby, dirty tracksuit.

not to mention……

Yuan Chen could smell the blood on Han Zhuli's body, indicating that she had just been in a battle and was simply passing by on her way home in the middle of the night, so she stopped by to grab a bite.

Thinking this way, Yuan Chen added a little more ingredients.

Although it was their first meeting, Yuan Chen was willing to offer any help he could, if possible, even if it meant saving all the tragedies.

While Yuan Chen was focused on cooking, Han Zhuli sat casually on the bar, propping her face up with one hand, but she was actually observing him silently.

Upon realizing that Yuan Chen was truly putting his heart into the cooking, Han Zhuli, who had been somewhat tense, relaxed a little.

Han Zhuli had just noticed that the unfamiliar shop owner had been silently watching her and was quite surprised by her arrival.

This made Han Zhuli, who was used to the chaos of the old city, subconsciously wary.

But now it seems... they're just surprised that guests are still arriving at this hour?

It's no wonder he thinks that way.

Han Zhuli thought to herself—although the old town is also within the Tokyo metropolitan area, as an abandoned area, it is more like a town surrounded by a bustling city.

Even though the atmosphere in the old town has improved a lot with the promulgation of the Law of Violence and the Law of Violence, it is still an abandoned town.

It's only nine o'clock, just the prelude to nightlife for many in the Tokyo metropolitan area. But in the old town, it's already late at night, with hardly any pedestrians on the streets...

Thinking this, Han Zhuli also gave a silent, cold laugh.

In the dead of night, a woman covered in injuries suddenly sneaked into a new store that hadn't even opened for trial operation yet... especially in an old town like this. Anyone would probably be nervous for a moment if they came in.

Thinking this, a hint of sadness flashed in Han Zhuli's eyes.

Despite knowing from the information left by her father that Yingluo's next plan should be related to Japan, even with such a diligent search, they still haven't found any clues about Yingluo...

Thinking this, a bitter look appeared on Han Zhuli's face.

To make matters worse, his already near-blind eyesight has now deteriorated further, even affecting his various senses during battle.

As expected... it still had to be removed in the end, otherwise the remaining good eye would also be affected in various ways.

Thinking this, Han Zhuli pursed her lips, a hint of pain flashing in her eyes.

Just as Han Zhuli was still thinking, there was a 'thump' sound, and then she saw Yuan Chen carrying a plate to her.

"Come and have a taste," Yuan Chen said with a light laugh. "The main dish is spicy stewed beef and seafood, the side dishes are braised black beans, pickled bean sprouts, and wild scallions, and the staple food is mixed grain rice. For drinks, we have tea and cola."

After a pause, Yuan Chen added, "So how old are you?"

The dishes looked quite good... even better than expected. Han Zhuli, who hadn't had a proper meal in months, couldn't help but swallow.

Even so, Han Zhuli still showed a wary expression when she heard Yuan Chen inquiring about her.

"Because you're too young to drink alcohol." Yuan Chen took a bottle of beer from the refrigerator and pried it open with a soft pop.

Beer is a strange thing; when you first drink it, you can hardly appreciate what's so good about it.

But one day, when I'm exhausted, thirsty, and have no other drinks on hand, I'll find him and drink to quench my thirst.

Then, you will experience the wonderful sensation of thirst-quenching moisture, the refreshing coolness, and the sudden burst of wheat flavor in your mouth.

Although the process varies from person to person, Yuan Chen personally enjoys having an ice-cold beer after a busy day.

Upon hearing Yuan Chen's words, Han Zhuli raised her eyebrows and then said, "Eighteen, can drink."

"Want a bottle?" Yuan Chen asked.

"...Do you have soju?" After a brief silence, Han Zhuli glanced at the food in front of her, swallowed, and said, "I think these dishes go well with soju... Korean soju would be even better."

As she said this, seemingly realizing that her suggestion was a bit exaggerated, Han Zhuli patted her chest and then took out a bank card from her pocket, saying:

"I have money, I won't take advantage of you for nothing."

“I’m not short of money.” Yuan Chen waved his hand, then turned around and rummaged through the refrigerator as he said, “As for liquor… I remember the workers brought in two cases… Oh, I found it!”

As he spoke, Yuan Chen took out a bottle of Jinro shochu.

"Although I respect everyone's eating habits, I have to say that I will never drink a second sip of this kind of alcohol-water-and-flavored stuff again in my life."

Yuan Chen had also tried Jinro out of curiosity, and according to his final conclusion, it was that the Korean wave was really powerful, able to exaggerate something that was only 10 points into 100 points... His assessment was that it was not as good as the big green stick.

Han Zhuli rolled her eyes at this, but did not refute it, because she rarely drank alcohol... or rather, she never drank alcohol before.

But now, nobody cares about her anymore.

He took the sake, poured himself a glass, and drank it down in one gulp while it was still ice-cold. The cool liquid flowed down his throat, sending a slight burning sensation through his stomach.

Amidst the contrast of hot and cold, without a word, Han Zhuli immediately picked up her chopsticks, took a piece of beef shredded into strips from the soup pot, mixed it with some shellfish, and put it directly into her mouth. Soon, a look of pleasure appeared on the girl's face.

"good to eat!"

Perhaps because she had drunk a little alcohol, Han Zhuli's condition improved somewhat. Enjoying the harmonious spiciness between her lips and teeth, Han Zhuli, who already loved spicy food, gave a thumbs up and said:

"It's been so long... no, even counting the past, I haven't had such delicious Korean food!"

As she said this, she paused, then narrowed her eyes as if realizing something: "Wait a minute... why are you making Korean food?"

"Because you exposed yourself."

Yuan Chen raised his chin towards Han Zhuli's open tracksuit and said, "Your taekwondo uniform underneath has the national flag on it."

"Oh, is that so..." Upon hearing this, Han Zhuli looked down at her chest and saw the symbol on it. She scratched her head and then relaxed.

"You're quite observant... Thank you."

As she said this, Han Zhuli glanced at the beer in front of Yuan Chen and then picked up a bottle of liquor to clink with his, saying, "In that case, let's eat together, it's on me—wait, no!"

Han Zhuli was chatting with Yuan Chen in high spirits when she suddenly sensed something was wrong. The moment she stood up, she kicked Yuan Chen.

"You dared to drug me!"

Volume 1: Chapter 87 - The Rising Dragon Fails...

Sensing a strange surge of heat within her body, Han Zhuli, who had been active in the old city area for some time, almost immediately switched to her battle form.

The moment he stood up, his right foot, accompanied by a pale, menacing gust of wind, shot out, its target being Yuan Chen's chin.

But before it could hit its target, it immediately discovered that Yuan Chen had slapped its ankle open with a palm strike.

"Calm down, don't get agitated."

Sensing Han Zhuli's condition, Yuan Chen used one hand to defend himself and the other to press down on the table to prevent the food from falling, his expression somewhat helpless.

Although Han Zhuli does have a natural inclination to seek thrills, she was a pure hedonist during the Street Fighter IV era, pursuing violence, bloodshed, and excitement.

However, even the feng shui engine hasn't been implanted yet, and Han Zhuli's mental state is clearly still within the range of a normal person.

In this situation, Han Zhuli's outburst is less due to her inner bloodlust and more a result of stress-induced breathing due to being homeless in the old city for too long.

"You're from Yingluo, aren't you!" Han Zhuli sneered, "I have nothing to say to you! Either you kill me, or I kill you! I won't let either of you go!!"

Without saying a word, Han Zhuli kicked out again, but just like before, it was easily knocked away by Yuan Chen.

It's clear that Han Zhuli's skill level is quite good. Although she is a woman, her kicking power, combined with the flow of qi, is definitely stronger than that of Ivan Kalayev, who was known as the Grim Reaper. However, in terms of overall strength, she should be slightly inferior to Niou Komada due to factors such as age.

Unfortunately, Han Zhuli is clearly still recovering from a recent battle, and is not in good physical or mental condition.

Sure enough, Yuan Chen only made a slight movement to prepare to get up, but with his honed reflexes, Han Zhuli immediately spun around with a burst of energy, her legs spread wide like a wheel as she charged toward the sky—the Heavenly Wheel!

Han Zhuli's classic aerial attack involves twisting her body like a windmill, accompanied by intense centrifugal force. Her feet are enveloped in energy, and with the added centrifugal force, a violent vortex forms around her legs, producing a tearing sound.

Especially with the burst of energy, the strength filling the legs is further enhanced. In the game, this kind of enhancement skill that consumes the battle qi gauge is also called OD skill. 'O' means that the skill has an invincible frame when it is activated, which is difficult to interrupt and can force a counterattack when at a disadvantage.

Perhaps it's her talent, or perhaps it's the experience she's gained over the past few months in the old city. In the past, even when she used it seriously, she couldn't guarantee that she could use the Explosive Heavenly Piercing Wheel every time. But now, even if she's not in good condition, Han Zhuli can use it immediately on instinct.

Unfortunately, Yuan Chen only made a gesture of getting up; he didn't actually intend to jump up.

During the violent spinning, although the process lasted less than a second, Han Zhuli could still clearly see that Yuan Chen was calmly watching her as she stood up and spun around.

"...Oh no."