“Chief, are we really going to fight? It might be hard to explain to Director Tian.” “Hehe, Little Zhang, don’t worry, I know what I’m doing.” Thus, the most bizarre match was about to unfold. An eager Lin Feng, an angry Cao Lei, and a bewildered Officer Zhang made their way to the training room on the sixth floor. Inside were seven or eight SWAT officers working out, and Cao Lei was a big celebrity there. As soon as the trio entered, someone jokingly asked Cao Lei if he was going for a 3P or 4P today (a mixed Sanda match where Cao Lei often fought against three or four opponents without being at a disadvantage). Cao Lei was not in the mood for jokes; he jumped onto the boxing ring, not caring if others thought he was bullying the weak, and pointed at Lin Feng, “Come on, let’s finish this quickly, then we each go our own way!” Cao Lei’s action was unexpected, and everyone looked curiously at this unassuming kid. What was going on? It seemed they were going to resolve a difficult issue through a fight, something not uncommon in the station, but the opponent was clearly just a student! Cao Lei was acting too low, this could lead to trouble. Some tried to persuade Cao Lei not to act rashly, while others asked Officer Zhang for details, but got no clear answer. Everyone thought this skinny kid would be scared and beg for mercy, but to their surprise, as soon as Cao Lei finished speaking, the kid was already walking towards the ring without knowing what he was getting into. Lin Feng deliberately belittled himself, “Officer Cao, since childhood, I’ve been trained by a master, starting martial arts at three, mastering the art of chi at seven, learning mysterious and precise techniques. From then on, I roamed the martial world, slaying ghosts and gods, dealing with hypocritical villains. Just to clarify, I’m quite formidable. If I accidentally hurt you, you won’t charge me with assaulting an officer, right?” Damn… His words not only almost knocked Cao Lei off his feet with their audacity but also made the onlookers, who had been worried about his safety, grit their teeth in frustration, itching to give him another beating. He sure knew how to talk big! If he was so mighty, how did he end up looking like such a mess? It seemed they were dealing with a lunatic. Everyone thought it was no wonder Cao Lei jumped into the ring without regard for his reputation; such an arrogant kid needed a lesson to prevent future trouble.
Cao Lei was angered by this kid’s audacity. As soon as Lin Feng stood in the ring, Cao Lei launched a swift kick aimed at Lin Feng’s chest. He wanted to knock this brat down with one move to stop his blabbering. Cao Lei’s kick was fierce, but he was skilled enough to use only twenty percent of his power, considering the kid’s background and the fact that Director Tian, who was away, had called to release him. Just as his foot was about to touch Lin Feng’s shirt, the direction of his attack suddenly shifted. The kick slid past Lin Feng’s waist, appearing to outsiders like Cao Lei was showing mercy, intentionally missing to scare him. Lin Feng seemed not to have moved at all. The moment a technique is used, one knows its worth. Cao Lei was secretly shocked; the kid had indeed some skills. Now taking the fight seriously, Cao Lei unleashed a high side kick, aiming for Lin Feng’s face. It missed! Again, at the last moment, the direction of his kick shifted. Bang! Cao Lei couldn’t stop his momentum, and his high kick slid past Lin Feng, hitting the ring hard, the heel hitting the floor, numbingly painful. Something was off! Cao Lei, refusing to believe in superstition, seeing Lin Feng still standing still, retracted his leg for a side kick, aiming for Lin Feng’s lower body. Damn, if this kid wants to show off like a martial arts master, I’ll show him what real strength is. With his massive frame, Cao Lei’s strategy was simple: he’d crush this little punk, make him pay for his arrogance. Like his despicable brother, Cao Lei couldn’t stand anyone showing off in front of him. After having two of his attacks effortlessly neutralized, Cao Lei’s face couldn’t hold back his frustration, especially with so many colleagues watching; he couldn’t afford to lose face! An incredible scene unfolded again; Cao Lei ‘saw’ his side kick hit the target, but his foot found no resistance. Instead, an additional force seemed to pull his leg, accelerating his kick by twenty percent, but his supporting leg didn’t catch up with the sudden change in rhythm, causing his balance to be instantly broken. Cao Lei, in a comical display, attempted a grand split, only to clumsily fall onto the boxing ring. Lin Feng, still standing calmly on the stage as if the incident had nothing to do with him, watched Cao Lei with a strange expression, shaking his head and sighing in mock pity. The crowd erupted in astonishment. No one saw how Lin Feng made his move; on the contrary, Cao Lei had launched three attacks, each missing its mark, all clearly visible to everyone. At first, the onlookers thought Cao Lei was trying to intimidate his opponent with feints, but his last fierce move, a side kick he was most proud of, suddenly turned him into a novice on his first day in the ring, comically and clumsily tumbling down. It was evident that Cao Lei had suffered a hidden blow. Lin Feng, without moving an inch, had left Cao Lei in a disheveled state, which shocked everyone, realizing that this seemingly frail boy was not just boasting; he indeed had some real skills. The audience, now intrigued, no longer cared about Cao Lei’s reddened face from embarrassment and started clapping and cheering with unreserved enthusiasm. These SWAT officers, originally enthusiasts of martial arts, were especially excited to see such skillful display, feeling a surge of admiration, acknowledging that there was always someone better out there. Their applause was genuine. People around started inquiring about the skinny youngster’s background, with some even asking about his martial arts lineage, clearly aiming to learn from this master.
Lin Feng, intent on humiliating Cao Lei in front of everyone, seeing him fall, exaggeratedly shouted, “Oh dear, Officer Cao, why are you still warming up? Didn’t you say you wanted to finish this quickly so we could all get back to our business? Come on, let’s have a grand battle of three hundred rounds, let’s make it a real spectacle!” He then quickly bent down, flicked his index and middle fingers, and struck Cao Lei’s head with a loud, sharp knock! Bam—the sound was crisp and clear. This playful action immediately sent the audience into fits of laughter… Although the sound of Lin Feng’s knock was exaggerated, the force wasn’t strong, but the laughter from the crowd made Cao Lei feel as if his head had been struck by lightning, leaving him momentarily deaf, his mind a blur of confusion. It was humiliating! Lin Feng’s action was more painful than if he had been stabbed with a knife. Here was a man, a three-time champion in police combat sports, risking his dignity to fight a mere high school student, failing to even touch him after three attacks, and then getting a playful knock on the head like a child… The laughter from his peers became increasingly grating.
