66: Shen Bei is the person we suspect

At the same time.

Outside the Martial Arts University's training ground, General Training Instructor Cheng Liaoyuan, who was already walking on a dimly lit path, suddenly stopped and asked, "Shen Bei is quite interesting. Oh, by the way, what was the name of the new student who was acting with me just now, trying to ambush me?"

"His name is Qi Chuanyu."

"Also Niu Yanben, Liao Zhongyang, Du Ziteng."

The officer simply looked at the list in his hand, which included one-inch photos, and reported the names of everyone who had just engaged in a fight.

"Hmm... do you think I was a bit too much just now?" General Training Instructor Cheng Liaoyuan asked, then paused and said, "It's good that I was."

"You all go back and rest too; you don't need to follow me anymore."

After speaking, he lit a cigarette and walked alone along the long path.

The two officers stood in place, looked at each other, and one of them took out a cigarette, offered one to the other, lit it for him, and then lit one for himself. Then, they moved a few steps, leaned into a corner, and slowly began to smoke.

"Is this your first year following Captain Zhang? Do you find him strange?" one of them asked, "I've followed him for many years... I'm from the Ninth Army."

The other took the cigarette out of his mouth, "Hmm, he..."

"He became an instructor because he was kicked out by his small team three years ago."

"Ah?"

"Surprised? There's something even more surprising. You must have heard of the team Instructor Cheng used to be in. The Ninth Army doesn't name its teams by number; throughout history, there have only been a few. His team was called 'Red Eraser.'"

At this, the other's eyes immediately widened exaggeratedly, the cigarette in his mouth trembled, and ash fell.

Because in the Ninth Army's nearly fifty-year history, all teams that were not called by number but by "Color plus Eraser" were almost universally recognized as the strongest teams in terms of military achievements and strength over a long period. All told, there have only been four such teams to date.

"Then why was Instructor Cheng kicked out?" he asked softly.

"My dad told me about this when he was still around," the Ninth Army member hesitated, then whispered, "Have you ever noticed what Instructor Cheng likes to say most when he's scolding someone?"

"...Trash."

"Hmm, anything else?"

"You'll kill your teammates."

"Yes, I heard that Instructor Cheng once caused the death of his teammates and his captain during a dungeon operation. My dad wasn't clear on the specifics, but that was the result: Instructor Cheng was kicked out, returned to base, started training new students for the Martial Arts University, and became a changed man."

"..."

"Some people in the team died, the old captain was gone, and after he was kicked out, the team disbanded not long after... The Ninth Army never had a Red Eraser again," the soldier said with some emotion. "Perhaps, Instructor Cheng doesn't have many comrades still alive now, but the remaining ones still haven't forgiven him to this day."

...

At this moment.

Inside a hidden house somewhere in Lingnan City.

In the slightly dim room, a faint yellow incandescent lamp hung.

The orange-yellow light shone on the round table below.

Three people sat around the table.

Their faces were all hidden outside the light.

One of them, with skeletal fingers, tapped on the table and asked in a low voice, "Why did you call me here in the middle of the night?"

"Shepherd, I received important news from the police station."

"Oh?"

"A member of the Apocalypse Church named Bai Luo was arrested."

"What kind of important news is that? The police station catches these idiots from time to time."

"The key is that before Bai Luo was arrested, she had a fight with someone named Shen Bei."

"Shen Bei?" Shepherd Yin Hong frowned slightly, "Isn't that a Martial Arts University student? Chasing Horse, what's going on here?"

Shepherd Yin Hong felt a slight shock internally.

Bai Luo was a First-Rank Martial Artist.

Shen Bei was just a quasi-Martial Artist. If Shen Bei could defeat Bai Luo.

It would mean that Shen Bei had already achieved a Breakthrough on his own.

While this was somewhat surprising, it wasn't overly shocking.

Every year, Prodigy students appear, and there are dozens, if not hundreds, of students across the country who are First-Rank Martial Artists when they start university.

At this moment, the man codenamed Chasing Horse's face emerged from the darkness; both of his ears were missing, and his weather-beaten middle-aged face appeared under the light.

He continued, "Originally, I didn't pay too much attention to Bai Luo. You know, I run a glass business, replacing broken glass at highway service areas. That's how I found out the location of Bai Luo and Shen Bei's battle."

"The service area manager even vividly described the battle scene to me."

"Other things aren't important; what's important is that the manager mentioned and described a very special scene."

Shepherd Yin Hong pressed, "What scene?"

Although Chasing Horse's voice was very low, his enunciation was exceptionally clear as he said, "According to the manager's description, Shen Bei used two moves, somewhat resembling Fang Ming's first move of Seven Stars Fist, Seven Stars Steps, where one step covers seven steps."

Yin Hong was startled, then pondered for a moment, "You mean Shen Bei's set of moves is the 'Seven Stars Fist'? Other Martial Skills also have similar or capable techniques."

"I can't be sure," Chasing Horse said with a questioning tone. "The main thing is that the manager's body movements were greatly exaggerated, but given no other clues at present, Shen Bei is highly suspicious."

Shepherd Yin Hong narrowed his eyes, "If Shen Bei doesn't say anything, no one will know what happened."

"Yes, Fang Ming, the only one who had seen Seven Stars Fist, has already been killed by Luo Chengyuan."

"Let's treat him as a suspect."

At this moment, another man in the shadows spoke, continuing, "Shepherd, find an opportunity to test Shen Bei. Seven Stars Fist is optional, but the Sea of Hopelessness map of the dungeon is the most important."

Shepherd Yin Hong nodded and suggested, "Generally speaking, new students coming to Martial Arts University will buy daily necessities online. Honey Badger, you run the express delivery business; check if there's a package for Shen Bei, intercept it, deliver it yourself, and take the opportunity to enter Shen Bei's villa to get a feel for things."

The man codenamed Honey Badger grinned, "Can do."

...

Early morning.

What woke Shen Bei every day was never the rooster crowing at dawn.

It was the daily settlement panel.

[Yesterday's settlement rewards are as follows:]

[Completed food delivery job: Gained Money +35, Driving Skill +1, Spirit +1, Agility +1]

That's all...

A bit meager...

However, the rewards given were still pretty good.

Normally, food delivery mostly increases Driving Skill.

Occasionally, when encountering a customer who requires climbing stairs, Physique would increase.

The increase in Spirit and Agility this time was because Shen Bei nearly collided with a car during a food delivery.

Shen Bei, relying on his proficient driving skills, simultaneously controlled the throttle and brakes, executing a corner acceleration and a beautiful Dragon's Tail Whip, thus avoiding the collision.

Activating Spirit and Agility was understandable.

After washing up, Shen Bei left the villa and had breakfast in the cafeteria.

I have to say, the Martial Arts University's cafeteria is excellent.

The aunties serving food never had shaky hands.

Nor were there dark dishes like mooncakes stewed in soup or apple fried rice.

All kinds of delicious food were made in various ways.

The prices were also exceptionally cheap, giving a sense of a government agency cafeteria.

It was the kind of super bargain where you could get thirty dollars worth of food for three dollars.

It shows that the country's investment in Martial Artists is not just Medicinal Pills, Martial Skills, and training.

They are investing and meticulously caring in all aspects.

At this moment, Professor Gu Xinrou, carrying her tray, came and sat opposite Shen Bei.

Today, she was wearing a light yellow dress, and as the skirt fluttered, her fair, smooth legs were faintly visible.

Like a dancing beautiful butterfly, she brought a waft of fragrance into Shen Bei's nostrils.

"Did you have military training yesterday?"

Shen Bei looked up and nodded with a smile.

He looked at Professor Gu Xinrou's eyes, which resembled a calm, deep pool; gazing into them, one couldn't help but feel drawn in.

Her upturned eyelashes were long, like a butterfly spreading its wings, appearing very enchanting, and below her delicate nose were lips painted with red lipstick, looking moist.

Bright eyes and white teeth, with a graceful demeanor.

"Did you hit someone?" Professor Gu Xinrou asked, a beautiful curve forming on her lips.

Shen Bei corrected, "Strictly speaking, it was a sparring match."

Professor Gu Xinrou then looked back, her almond eyes lowered slightly, a wisp of fringe brushing her forehead, which she brushed away with a finger, "Just make sure you know what you're doing. If you deduct points from my class, I'll deduct points from your academic record."

"It's all under control," Shen Bei responded.

After breakfast.

Shen Bei went alone to the Martial Arts University's testing hall.

He wanted to test his attribute values.