Martial artists can never be ultimately insulted.

"Oh! Not bad! Do you have beer?" Iori Kazuka asked, her eyes shining.

“Yes.” Yuan Chen nodded, took a bottle from the refrigerator and tossed it over.

Reaching out to catch it, Iori Kazuka deftly popped the bottle cap off and poured the beer into a mug, then chugled it down in one go.

The coolness and heat mingled together, and Iori Kazuka said with great interest, "Feels so good! My tired body feels instantly revitalized! After a busy day, all I need is something to completely relax with!"

"Oh, oh, delicious, delicious!" Han Zhuli nodded repeatedly, but compared to Yizhi Yihua, Han Zhuli was clearly more interested in the spicy hot pot.

"I want to drink too!" Han Zhuli said.

Yuan Chen had no objection to this, but Chun Li, who was standing to the side, was obviously surprised and dissatisfied: "Drinking? How old are you now? Are you old enough to drink? And I remember you don't drink, right? It says so in the information at the Taekwondo club."

“I was only fifteen back then, of course I didn’t drink.” Han Zhuli said while chewing on a piece of beef brisket, “But now I’m an adult… well, I only started drinking recently.”

Han Zhuli said nonchalantly, "Actually, I've always wanted to try it, but my parents wouldn't let me. But it doesn't matter now, they can't control me anymore..."

Upon hearing Han Zhuli's words, Chunli realized she had misspoke and quickly apologized, "I'm sorry, I..."

"It's nothing," Han Zhuli said nonchalantly. "Dead is dead. I'm still alive, and I still have things to do. Knowing these things is enough."

Even without deliberately interpreting it, one can more or less guess what Han Zhuli is talking about by looking at her current state, the things she's going through, and her tone of voice.

Thinking this, Yuan Chen and Iori Ichika didn't say much, but Chun-Li subconsciously frowned and said:

“I don’t want to stop you from seeking revenge… but if you entrust the entire meaning of your life to hatred, I don’t think that’s what any parent would want to see.”

"Then they can't control me anymore." Han Zhuli shook her head, a hint of boredom and disdain in her eyes as she said:

"Besides, we have absolutely no relationship, so leave me alone. Nobody can control me now, Auntie!"

"Aunt?!"

Upon hearing Han Zhuli call her "Auntie," Chunli's forehead immediately bulged with a sharp brow. Although she maintained a smile, even someone as eccentric as Wu Lei'an, who couldn't read the room, would have been acutely aware of Chunli's anger.

Seeing Chunli's anger, Han Zhuli subconsciously shrank back, but remembering that no one could control her now, that rebellious streak resurfaced, and Han Zhuli stubbornly said:

"Uh... because Chun-Li does look much older than me!"

“If you’re talking about body shape, then yes,” Yuan Chen interjected. “But it’s okay, even so, you’re not the smallest.”

Iori Kazuka protested, "This is a bralette! A bralette! I'm actually quite well-endowed, you know!"

Although annoyed, Iori Kazuka wasn't angry. After all, when dealing with delinquents, before you completely subdue and break them down, their mouths can spew out all sorts of vulgarities and cheesy jokes, which Iori Kazuka was already used to.

But Chun-Li's attention was clearly not diverted.

Gritting her teeth as she stared at Han Zhuli, Chunli raised an eyebrow after a moment's thought, and then said, "If that's the case, I really need to have a serious talk with your guardian."

"Guardian? What do you mean?" Han Zhuli sensed a dangerous atmosphere and subconsciously shrank her neck.

"You may not realize it yourself, but your quiet departure has had a significant impact in South Korea, and even our Interpol team is conducting a follow-up investigation."

Seeing Han Zhuli's frightened expression, Chunli chuckled, but only tapped the water glass in front of her without saying a word.

Seeing this, Han Zhuli gritted her teeth, then picked up the liquor and poured it into Chunli's cup, saying respectfully, "Sister Chunli, I was wrong."

"That's more like it."

Nodding in satisfaction, Chunli didn't continue to make things difficult for Han Zhuli. Instead, she said seriously, "However, even if I apologize, I must report to my superiors, because it is my duty."

Chun-Li said, "Kim Ga-fan, do you know him?"

"...I know." Upon hearing the name, Han Zhuli seemed to realize something, a complex expression appearing on her face, and then her whole demeanor became listless.

Upon hearing this name, Yuan Chen glanced at it slightly and then said, "It sounds familiar. What's your relationship with Jin Jia Huan?"

Kim Ga-pwan Won-jin is a familiar name, coming from the King of Fighters series. He is a Taekwondo fighter with a strong sense of justice who believes that evil is absolutely unforgivable and is very strict with himself and others.

Of course, this strictness is not a bad thing. At the same time, Kim Ga-phan's belief that evil is unforgivable does not mean killing the wicked, but rather that "it is better to educate the bad people and let them repent than to defeat them."

Therefore, he not only had to physically defeat the criminals, but also to "purify" them spiritually.

The most straightforward manifestation of his philosophy was that he took two serious criminals, Chen Guohan and Cai Baoqi, as his disciples.

The former, nicknamed "Big Pig" in China, uses heavy shackles and a chain hammer. The latter, nicknamed "Monkey and Rat," uses sharp iron claws.

Kim Ga-bum, on the other hand, forced them to accept his "corrective" education. However, apart from these two, Kim Ga-bum also had a legitimate disciple, Lee Jin-joo, who will not be discussed further here.

Depending on the translation, although domestic players are more familiar with the name Kim Ga-fan, in the official translation he is called Kim Ga-hwan.

Considering the unique nature of this world, Yuan Chen decided to make sure that Jin Jiafan and Jin Jiahuan were indeed the same person.

“Ah, it’s just one person.” Chunli explained, “It’s just that the name was translated wrong when I first went abroad to participate in the competition, but it’s actually just one person. Tang martial artists are usually called Jin Jiafan.”

"I see..."

Upon hearing this, Yuan Chen nodded, then asked, "So what is his relationship with Zhu Li?"

"Well... I guess you could say we're fellow disciples and uncles."

Upon hearing Yuan Chen's question, Chun Li nodded and said, "Korea is only so big, and Taekwondo is basically just one circle, where everyone knows each other."

As she said this, Chun-Li looked at Yuan Chen and added:

"Kim Ga-bum has a strong sense of justice. Although he is not officially employed, like you, Ah-chen, he is considered an important, worthwhile, and righteous unofficial member within Interpol. Therefore, Kim Ga-bum is always the first to participate in stopping violent crimes that occur in South Korea."

As she spoke, Chun-Li also glanced at Han Zhu-Li and sighed softly, saying:

“Zhu Li’s father was a good prosecutor with a strong sense of justice and a good friend of Jin Jiafan. After hearing about his friend’s misfortune, Jin Jiafan took the initiative to join the investigation.”

"Then came the news that Zhuli had also disappeared..."

Volume 1: Chapter 94, Sorimachi Group, Ryuji Yamazaki

Hearing Chunli's words, Han Zhuli shrank back.

Although she didn't say anything, anyone could clearly sense that Han Zhuli had realized, or rather, guessed, something.

However, Chun-Li didn't seem to mind, and simply said calmly:

"In short, when he returned to the martial arts school and learned of your disappearance, Master Jin Jiafan was not only furious, but also enraged."

As far as I know, during this period, everyone with even a little influence in the South Korean martial arts world has been visited, and the crime rate has decreased significantly.

"...Haha." Han Zhuli gave a guilty smile. Yuan Chen, on the other hand, didn't seem too surprised.

Despite the fact that King Kafan may not be as well-known as Iori Yagami, Kyo Kusanagi, or Mai Shiranui in the King of Fighters series, he has consistently ranked high in official popularity polls.

He is incredibly strong, upholds justice, and is hailed as the number one Taekwondo practitioner in South Korea, a title that will remain unchallenged for at least ten years.

More importantly, he has a very good reputation. Although he married early, he has never had any scandals. He has two sons, both of whom have inherited his righteous martial arts style.

Although I was initially surprised by the relationship between Han Zhuli and Jin Jiafan, upon closer reflection, Han Zhuli's father was a prosecutor who pursued justice and dared to fight against evil forces.

She is also hailed as a rising star in Taekwondo, having become the national women's champion at the age of fifteen, and is kind-hearted... It can be said that she is right up Kim Ka-fan's alleys in every way.

And what happened? His best friend was brutally murdered as retaliation for investigating a sinister international criminal organization, and his only daughter lost an eye. Already devastated, he resolved to return to the martial arts world of South Korea and clean up the mess, preventing such tragedies from ever happening again. Then, upon his return, he discovered his friend's orphaned child had disappeared…

Given Kim Ka-fan's personality, it would be strange if he wasn't furious.

Thinking this, Yuan Chen tapped the pot with his chopsticks, slightly surprised, and said, "If Director Kim knew your current state, I reckon he would definitely take you back and give you a good personality overhaul."

Zhu Li did not refute this, but simply lowered her head guiltily.

Chun-Li, standing to the side, tapped Yuan-Chen's hand with some dissatisfaction.

"Don't point at people with your chopsticks when you're talking; it's very disrespectful."

"Oh, okay." Yuan Chen nodded, not taking it to heart.

Turning her gaze to Han Zhuli, and sensing the resentment on the girl's face, Chunli sighed and said:

"I will definitely report the news about you. Begging won't help. Because of you, not only Kim Jong-un, but also the political and police circles in South Korea are on high alert. Even Interpol has faced a lot of criticism..."

After saying this, Chun-Li paused, thought for a moment, and then said, "However, I can apply for medical travel for you."

"Medical tourism?" Hearing that there was still room for negotiation, Han Zhuli immediately raised her head.

Feeling Han Zhuli's gaze, Chunli gestured with her chin toward Yuan Chen beside her and said:

“Let’s use your eyes as leverage. Since the only place with a chance of healing is here, it’s only natural for you to stay. As fellow martial artists, you know the importance of eyes, and I’m sure Master Kim will understand this as well.”

“The only problem is…” Chunli continued, glancing at Iori Kazuka beside her:

"As Zhu Li's current guardian, Master Jin is inherently righteous and hates evil. He already felt guilty after Zhu Li's parents were attacked and killed, not to mention that Zhu Li had been missing for a time."

“Now that Zhuli has been found, even though she's in Japan, Director Jin will definitely come immediately to check on her. If, during this process, it's discovered that Zhuli has shown signs of moral decline, or that she has a bad record…”

She didn't continue speaking, but everyone knew what Chun-Li meant.

Given Kim Ga-bum's personality, if he truly discovers that his once kind-hearted friend's orphaned child has fallen into evil ways due to persecution by wicked criminals, then given Kim Ga-bum's personality...

"Even if they don't forcibly take Zhuli back, they'll definitely try to keep her here for long-term supervision, right?"

Yuan Chen shook his head in amazement and said, "It's unimaginable that such a national treasure of South Korea would reside abroad for so long..."

"I don't know whether to blame Juri or you." Chun-Li, standing beside her, was also somewhat speechless. "Although it does seem to be Juri's fault now, I still feel it's related to you..."

“There’s absolutely no way that’s possible,” Yuan Chen shook his head in denial.

Chun-Li also showed a complicated expression in response.

No wonder Chun-Li acted this way, because in terms of status, Sagat and Kim Ga-ban are roughly equal in status and position. They are both national icons in the martial arts world, and in this world that reveres martial arts, they can be called national heroes.

Especially for small countries, powerful martial artists like these can play a role similar to, or even surpass, that of football superstars in Yuan Chen's previous life.

Because football superstars only make people aware that such countries still exist in the world, while powerful martial artists are true human weapons, making neighboring countries and forces hesitant to act against them.

He can see bullets as nothing, block electronic devices by sealing all the body's orifices, change his appearance by manipulating his muscles and bones, and has an intelligence network that is different from ordinary people... Anyone would feel their scalp tingle if they were targeted by such a patriot.

After all, if someone can be a thief for a thousand days, how can they be a thief for a thousand days?

"I can handle the file and data matters," said Iori Kazuka, who was standing nearby, shrugging her shoulders.

"I've only made a record of what happened with Zhu Li; I haven't uploaded it to the juvenile police system yet... And if you really want to count, Zhu Li hasn't done much illegal work; she's just looking for Ying Luo's whereabouts."

As for the conflicts with those delinquents… without Zhu Li, those delinquents would get into conflicts with other people anyway. They probably don't even remember who they fought with; they'd just make up some excuse to get by.”

Hearing Iori Ichika's words, Han Zhuli's eyes lit up, but Chunli frowned and said, "Won't this have any negative consequences?"

"No, the purpose of the juvenile division is to prevent delinquent teenagers from causing trouble." Leaning back in her chair, Iori Kazuka shrugged and said.

"In that case, as long as the result is good, the process is irrelevant."

"Wow, this is the wisdom of a malfeasance officer..." Upon hearing this, Han Zhuli couldn't help but sigh, "Is this something law enforcement officers would really say?"

Chunli covered her forehead and didn't speak, but judging from her demeanor, what she was thinking was probably not much different from what Han Zhuli said.

Especially considering that Iori Ichika's jurisdiction was the infamous old town, where many things that outsiders take for granted simply don't work, Chun-Li simply didn't ask any more questions.

Although the process was somewhat stressful, everyone eventually resolved the issue concerning Han Zhuli.

"So, Zhuli will be staying here for a while," Iori Kazuka said, chewing on fish tofu.

“I definitely have no objection. Zhuli doesn’t have legal status right now. Besides this place and places like under bridges, the only place she can stay is a shady hotel in the old town. It’s okay to stay in those places for a short time, but if you stay too long, the owners will definitely kick you out.”

"Really? I've been living here for two months..." Zhu Li said doubtfully.

"That's because of me." Iori Ichika rolled her eyes and said, "You're always here looking for Kagero and causing trouble. Those delinquents aren't just sitting around doing nothing. I'm the one who gave the shopkeeper extra treatment so they weren't kicked out."

"I see, thank you." Han Zhuli nodded, expressing her gratitude.

Iori Ichika didn't take it to heart, simply nodding and turning her gaze to Yuan Chen beside her.

"However, it might not be so easy for you to open a shop here."

"How so?" Yuan Chen raised an eyebrow.

“The Hanayama Group,” Iori Kazuka said, “Although the current Yakuza organizations have shrunk considerably due to the implementation of the Violent Law and Violent Martial Law, Yakuza forces like the Hanayama Group, which have a long history and powerful martial artists, have not disappeared as a result.”

"Especially in the old city, which is an 'abandoned area', it was the yakuza's private territory for quite some time in the past."

Many yakuza members, whose living space has been squeezed, choose to live in places like old town areas. Over time, almost every street in the old town has its own owner.

Is this street included?

Yuan Chen asked curiously, "The Huashan Group?"

“It’s not just the Hanayama Group… to be precise, this area has always been contested by three factions.” Iori Kazuka gestured with his hand:

"One is the traditional, long-established Japanese yakuza organization, the Hanayama Group. Another is a yakuza organization from Hong Kong, and then there are those 'ordinary people' who just want to live a peaceful life in the old city..."

"A yakuza organization from Hong Kong?" Upon hearing Iori Kazuka's explanation, Yuan Chen and Chun Li both perked up.