Chapter 905: If You Are Not Resented, You Are Mediocre (Part 2)

Bang! Bang! Bang!

Three muffled thuds echoed in quick succession.

The first thud came from the fists of Large New Student as he struck toward Wang Chen, but his blow failed to land on Wang Chen’s face.

Wang Chen blocked the attack with his raised right arm.

The second and third thuds were the result of flying kicks from the two students behind him, and Wang Chen countered with his own legs, meeting their strikes head-on!

"Ah!"

A scream followed immediately.

Large New Student was the strongest among them, yet at that moment, his fists felt as though they had struck solid steel. The recoil penetrated his tough calluses, sending shockwaves through his flesh and bones.

He even heard the sickening sound of bones cracking.

The shock in Large New Student’s heart was indescribable.

He had practiced his family’s traditional Bear Fist since childhood, his iron palms honed over years to deliver devastating force.

At the peak of the second-grade realm, he had once fought a seasoned third-grade martial master, enduring a hundred exchanges before finally being defeated.

He had assumed he could crush Wang Chen, this so-called Little White, in a single move.

Instead, the brute strength he prided himself on was outmatched by Wang Chen!

While Large New Student’s situation was bad, the other two were far worse. They were sent flying backward, one with his left foot and the other with his right foot bent at unnatural angles.

Their agonized screams filled the air!

In the blink of an eye, the three troublemaking new students were utterly defeated.

Before Large New Student could fully comprehend what had happened, a sudden force struck his abdomen, sending his bear-like body flying out the door just like his companions.

He landed heavily on the hard stone ground outside.

"Ah!"

Large New Student, who had always prided himself on being a tough guy, rolled on the ground clutching his stomach, howling in pain as beads of sweat dripped from his forehead.

He felt as though his insides had been torn apart by Wang Chen’s kick; the intense pain, coupled with sheer terror, nearly caused him to lose control.

The commotion inevitably drew the attention of the other new students.

Many trainee Blood Guards emerged from their rooms, staring in shock at the three figures writhing on the ground in agony.

The Iron Furnace Camp offered excellent conditions, with each new student having their own private accommodation.

Soon, Head Instructor Wang arrived with several martial masters in tow.

The head instructor, whom the new students secretly called "Yama," frowned deeply at the scene and asked in a deep voice, "What happened here?"

Though he hadn’t witnessed the entire incident, he was no ordinary man and could easily deduce the undercurrents of conflict among the new students.

His sharp gaze quickly settled on Wang Chen.

Wang Chen replied calmly, "These three tried to cause trouble for me, so I sent them flying."

"No, that’s not how it was."

A new student with an injured foot quickly shouted, “It was Ling Zhiyuan! He hit us first!”

There were rules in the Iron Furnace Camp that strictly prohibited fighting among new students; otherwise, they would face punishment.

However, rules are just rules. In reality, if someone got into trouble for losing a fight and reported it to the instructor, that person would be looked down upon and shunned by everyone. Their reputation would be ruined, bringing shame to their family!

The instructors turned a blind eye to the open and hidden struggles among the new students as long as things did not go too far.

The trio of Large New Students had taken advantage of this to cause trouble for Wang Chen.

But the one who tried to smear Wang Chen ended up being ridiculed by others.

The reason was simple: Wang Chen was standing right at the entrance of his dorm, and these three had collapsed at his doorstep. Who could tell right from wrong?

If this new student had the courage to take responsibility, everyone would respect him more.

However, acting like a bully would only earn him disdain!

Although the leading Large New Student felt intense hatred, he endured the intense pain and gasped, “Instructor, it was my fault. I am willing to accept the punishment!”

“Very well.”

Head Instructor Wang waved his hand and said, “Take them away for treatment, then put them in the isolation room for reflection.”

The expressions of all the new students changed drastically.

The isolation room was undoubtedly the most terrifying place in the Iron Furnace Camp, a cell used for those who broke the rules. It was not only cramped but also pitch dark, and staying there for a long time could easily lead to mental breakdown.

It was even worse than torture!

The trainee Blood Guards who had experienced the isolation room before now felt a chill run down their spines!

As the three new students were dragged away, more and more people came over to watch the spectacle.

They were not all trainee Blood Guards; many were newcomers from the City Guard and other departments.

Although they all served the Great Liang Dynasty, conflicts between different power departments had never disappeared over centuries, and some had even become bitter enemies.

There were plenty of people who disliked the Blood Guards!

The trainee patrol officers and trainee soldiers couldn’t help but gloat over the misfortune of the trainee Blood Guards, pointing and laughing with malicious delight.

In truth, they were all just new students. Once they became official patrol officers and soldiers, they would eventually experience the disparities between classes, and no one would dare openly mock the Blood Guards.

But for now, the trainee Blood Guards felt completely humiliated, and some even directed their grievances toward Wang Chen, shooting him unfriendly glares.

One person’s gaze was particularly venomous.

Wang Chen quickly noticed the malicious intent coming from that person and turned to glance at him.

This trainee Blood Guard was Jin Yingjie.

The three who had just been taken away were his underlings, and all the new students understood, feeling that he had lost face.

Who could they blame? If not Wang Chen, then who?

Wang Chen didn’t take such characters seriously; he turned to head back to his room for a bath.

If you are not resented, you are mediocre—such glares wouldn’t hurt him at all.

“Ling Zhiyuan, come with me.”

However, Head Instructor Wang called out to Wang Chen: “I need to speak with you.”

Under the unusual gazes of the crowd, Wang Chen followed Head Instructor Wang to the teaching room.

This white-haired head instructor asked Wang Chen to sit down, then circled around him and said, “The tree that stands out is bound to be blown down by the wind. Your recent prominence is making things difficult for me!”

Although his tone was one of complaint, Head Instructor Wang’s words were still filled with appreciation and admiration.

In his many years as head instructor, there had never been another trainee Blood Guard as exceptional as Wang Chen!

Wang Chen shrugged, “What do you think I should do?”

Head Instructor Wang chuckled, “You should work even harder to completely overshadow everyone, leaving them with nothing to say.”

After a pause, he continued, “Starting tomorrow night, come to the teaching room for extra coaching from me.”

This was going to be a special opportunity!

Wang Chen quickly stood and bowed, “Thank you for your deep affection, Instructor!”

Head Instructor Wang waved his hand, “This is the chance you deserve. Our Blood Guards need a true talent to emerge.”

“I only hope I never regret today’s decision!”