Chapter 3, Bullying

With a swift strike, Qin Cheng advanced with a quick sliding step, positioning himself to the right side of Dong Chu's body. At that moment, Dong Chu demonstrated his hand-to-hand combat skills as a squad leader. Although his body was unable to stop retreating, he understood the dire situation he would face if Qin Cheng successfully closed the distance. At this point, he no longer felt surprised by Qin Cheng's unusual actions; all that occupied his mind was how to achieve victory in the current battle. Therefore, he launched a clean and decisive left punch towards the approaching Qin Cheng.

Dong Chu's body had already lost its balance, and now, struck by Qin Cheng's powerful elbow strike, he could not help but let out a cry of agony as his body was sent flying back half a zhang, crashing heavily onto the ground

Once again, a crisp sound echoed, and Dong Chu immediately felt that the pain in his left and right cheeks was now balanced, equally painful! He had intended to say that he was your Fifth Officer, how could you dare to disrespect me? However, Qin Cheng's slap instantly knocked the anger out of him. When Dong Chu clearly saw the calm expression on Qin Cheng's face, the scene of being struck and sent flying replayed in his mind. Suddenly, he felt that this Qin Cheng before him was different from the one he had known before.

Yes!

With just three strikes, the battle was resolved, and it was utterly without suspense

"Yes, yes, yes! Ah no! Absolutely not!" Dong Chu declared firmly, feeling an overwhelming sense of despair in his heart. Looking at Qin Cheng's smiling face, Dong Chu experienced a feeling of impending collapse for the first time, a collapse that was akin to crying without tears, akin to a mute suffering in silence.

Qin Cheng naturally would not pay attention to the reactions of the three sentinels nearby; what he desired was precisely this effect

To take the initiative after others have acted

Not only does Dong Chu feel this way, but Wu Daliang and others are now looking at Qin Cheng as if he were a monster. Especially when he slapped Qin Cheng repeatedly, their hearts seemed to twitch violently in response.

Yes, yes, yes! Dong Chu's response this time was very straightforward. Seeing Qin Cheng's seemingly sinister smile, Dong Chu suddenly realized something, and his heart inevitably sank.

Dong Chu

As Dong Chu's fist was about to strike Qin Cheng's head, Qin Cheng swiftly raised his left hand, blocking Dong Chu's powerful blow at the last moment. Following this, Qin Cheng twisted his waist with lightning speed, delivering a fierce elbow strike to Dong Chu's jaw.

Very good. Qin Cheng finally revealed a faint smile. Upon seeing this smile, Dong Chu felt a wave of relief. However, Qin Cheng's next question left him at a loss: "Am I a deserter?"

What? Dong Chu felt that his perspective was still somewhat unclear, and for a moment he did not react, responding vaguely with a murmur

I am a deserter

Establishing authority is a term that is all too familiar to Qin Cheng, who spent four years in underground fighting arenas and then mingled in the underworld for over a decade. In front of a group of strangers, Qin Cheng certainly understands the significance of establishing authority

"How dare you call my name..." Dong Chu finally understood that Qin Cheng was calling his name, and a habitual rage surged within him, prompting him to curse. Midway through his tirade, he suddenly heard a loud "smack!" and felt a sharp pain on the right side of his face, rendering him unable to continue his insults. It was only then that Dong Chu began to regain his senses, momentarily stunned. He quickly realized what had happened and couldn't help but shout again: "Qin Cheng, are you crazy?! You dare to hit me?! I am..."

The unexpected strike at Qin Cheng not only caused Dong Chu's attack to miss, but also dealt him a severe blow at the moment when his physical defenses were at their weakest. When a person is on the offensive, it is precisely when their physical defenses are most vulnerable

"When you arrive at the barracks, you will betray us, won't you?" Qin Cheng's smile became even more charming.

Heavens! What have I just witnessed? This "powerless" kid from Qin City has actually taken down his squad leader—who is the strongest fighter even in the entire battalion—in just two moves, leaving him no chance to fight back? No! The three soldiers shook their heads in unison, feeling as if the world had turned chaotic.

"Dong Chu?" Qin Cheng said these two words with a tone of questioning.

Dong Chu, who had not yet grasped the situation, could never have imagined that the soldier before him was no longer the softie of the past. At this moment, he felt a sharp pain in his lower abdomen and jaw, with blood seeping from his mouth, and his mind was becoming increasingly hazy. Qin Cheng delivered a powerful elbow strike to Dong Chu's jaw, a move that had allowed him to knock out countless opponents in the past, and today it rendered Dong Chu temporarily incapacitated in battle

Dong Chu? Qin Cheng asked with a calm demeanor, showing no signs of impatience

No, you are not! It truly posed a challenge for Dong Chu's single-minded brain, but at this moment, he finally realized and responded loudly.

"Dong Chu?" Qin Cheng asked again with increased emphasis.

What? Dong Chu's mind momentarily failed to respond, and this cannot be blamed on him; the issues raised by Qin Cheng were simply too abrupt.

The sound of fists colliding with the body is heard

Dong Chugen had no time to react, and he didn't even see how Qin Cheng made his move. He suddenly felt a sharp pain in his lower abdomen, let out a muffled groan, and his body uncontrollably leaned backward, tilting as he fell away.

"You are very clever," Qin Cheng praised, his smile unwavering. Upon hearing this, Dong Chu unexpectedly smiled shyly and scratched his head, resembling a child who has just received praise from a parent. Qin Cheng continued, "Since you know everything, you will testify for me when you return, right?" And the books.

As Dong Chu approached, Qin Cheng, whose body had already recovered somewhat, suddenly stepped forward with his right foot just before Dong Chu raised his leg to kick. He landed on the outer side of Dong Chu's right leg, bending his body like a leopard, and with a right fist charged with immense power, he struck Dong Chu's abdomen in a flash

This is good. Qin Cheng's smile appeared particularly radiant under the sunlight as he surveyed the four sentinels in front of him and said: "We are all part of the same unit, and we should unite well under the leadership of our squad leader. We must not have any internal strife, what do you all think?"

Yes, yes, yes! A chorus of fear and trepidation arose among the crowd. Although not everyone was particularly clever, Qin Cheng's words were quite clear: anyone who spoke out of turn after returning to the military camp would find themselves at the mercy of their fellow soldiers, and Qin Cheng had plenty of opportunities to make their lives difficult. As for the phrase "under the leadership of the squad leader," Dong Chu finally felt a sense of relief upon hearing it. It seemed that, in front of others, he would still be the one in charge; Qin Cheng would not steal his thunder. Coupled with Qin Cheng's warning backed by absolute military power and the authority he had accumulated over time, Dong Chu believed that today's events would remain a secret. With this thought, Dong Chu found himself somewhat grateful to Qin Cheng.

Very well! Qin Cheng finally released Dong Chu, stood up, and smiled as he glanced at the other three soldiers standing nearby. He said lightly, "The squad leader is very wise; he has uncovered the truth and decided to restore my honor, proving that I am not a deserter. You all saw it, didn't you?"

Bang!

Finally, Wu Daliang suddenly pinched the thigh of a nearby sentry, seeing him let out a cry of pain as he startled awake, he murmured: "I am not dreaming, damn it, this is real!" Completely ignoring the resentment in the eyes of the unfortunate sentry.

The strength of a single elbow has surprisingly led to this point

If the enemy does not move, I will not move; if the enemy intends to move, I will act first

"Dong Chu?" Qin Cheng said with a hint of questioning tone

"Yes," Dong Chu quickly replied. Now, looking at Qin Cheng's nonchalant demeanor, he felt extremely uncomfortable, his mind only focused on leaving this person who made him feel so uneasy as soon as possible. Even if he couldn't leave immediately, at least he hoped he wouldn't be humiliated any further; didn't he see his three subordinates standing beside him? This was a huge loss of face!

Ah? Dong Chu, whose mind was gradually becoming clear, felt the aura emanating from Qin Cheng, which he found both unfamiliar and somewhat terrifying, and for a moment did not know how to respond

Ah!

The lower abdomen, the jaw, are extremely vulnerable parts of the human body. With his extensive combat experience and formidable skills, Qin Cheng caused Dong Chu to suffer significant losses.

Very well. Qin Cheng revealed another smile, this time even more radiant, which unexpectedly made Dong Chu laugh nervously in response. However, Qin Cheng did not intend to end it there. He glanced at the large tree nearby that had been struck by lightning, saying, "When the lightning struck that tree, I happened to be taking shelter from the rain underneath it, so I suffered the misfortune of being caught in the crossfire, and I was unconscious for quite a while, wasn't I?"

Qin Cheng seemed to have made up his mind about something, so he did not hesitate to strike again with a slap. Strangely, this slap, which was an insult, was enough to provoke Dong Chu, who usually held himself high and would fight fiercely with others. However, at this moment, as Qin Cheng delivered the slap with a slightly amused and calm expression, it instilled a sense of fear in Dong Chu. It was a deep-seated apprehension that arose from the depths of his heart, without any apparent reason. It made him cast aside the thought of fighting desperately. Moreover, he realized that he could not defeat Qin Cheng at this moment anyway

Bang!

Grandma, this is too hard to accept

Hasn't Qin Cheng always been enduring in silence under the oppression of Dong and Chu, not even daring to show his displeasure? What has happened today? Has this fellow been possessed by a ghost? Also, when did this fellow become so capable in a fight?

Qin Cheng crouched down beside Dong Chu, grabbing his collar and lifting his upper body, bringing their faces close together. Qin Cheng's grip was just right; the previous elbow strike had temporarily incapacitated Dong Chu without rendering him truly unconscious.

Bang!

Ah? Yes, yes, yes! Dong and Chu have finally learned their lesson this time. Regardless of whether they understand Qin Cheng's meaning or not, they first responded affirmatively to avoid getting slapped again. If the meaning is not understood, it can be gradually comprehended later, but that slap does not allow for any time to understand.

Ah? Wu Daliang and the others were still in shock and confusion. Upon hearing Qin Cheng's words, they instinctively exclaimed "Ah". However, when their eyes met the sinister gaze beneath Qin Cheng's smiling face, they couldn't help but shiver. Wu Daliang was the first to react, responding, "Yes!" Immediately, the other two guards followed suit, also replying, "Yes!"

Bang! This time it is the sound of the elbow colliding with the jaw

Wu Daliang, who had already struggled to get up from the ground, along with two other sentinels, stared wide-eyed, their mouths round enough to fit a chicken egg, as they blankly watched Dong Chu, who was walking towards them with an expression of indifference, lying on the ground. For a moment, they were utterly bewildered about what had actually happened

Although he has not yet figured out how he ended up in this era or what the current situation is, this does not prevent Qin Cheng from earnestly addressing the immediate troubles at hand

Having trained in military combat for over ten years, including Jeet Kune Do and Muay Thai, my capabilities extend far beyond this

In this first battle upon arriving in this world, let me use you to establish my reputation, thought Qin Cheng.

Once again, a crisp slap landed on Dong Chu's face. This time, rather than feeling anger, Dong Chu was instead filled with a trace of fear, staring blankly at Qin Cheng, unsure of how to respond