69: Chapter 68 As expected of you, sir.

Looking at the pile of certificates and awards in his hand, and even a bank card containing the reward money, Li Changsheng felt quite emotional. This money was truly not easy to earn.

It was already the second day. Li Changsheng had slept for a long time. When he woke up, his right leg was in a cast, his left leg was bandaged, his abdomen was covered in ointment and bandages, and his hands were in the same state.

With the slightest movement, Li Changsheng felt a needle-like pain all over his body.

According to the doctor's diagnosis, Li Changsheng knew that his right thigh, lower leg, and ankle were fractured, both legs had severe muscle strains, and his lower back had an even more severe muscle strain.

Previously, because of the intense struggle, his body had secreted a large amount of adrenaline, which meant the pain hadn't been too obvious, but he hadn't expected it to be this serious.

Thinking about it carefully, it made sense. It was like a person swinging a heavy iron hammer with all their might; under such strong inertia, it would be impossible for an ordinary person to stop, yet Li Changsheng had not only stopped abruptly but also quickly exerted force in the opposite direction.

Muscles and bones are like mechanical gears; going back and forth like that, this is actually a relatively light outcome.

Little do people know that some Boxers, in order to achieve an unexpected effect in the ring, make such unnatural, sudden changes in moves; at best, they need to rest for several months, and at worst, their careers are completely ruined.

However, despite such injuries, just a short while ago, Li Changsheng had met with visits from city leaders and bureau leaders, and even gave a short interview to reporters.

After doing all this, even while in his hospital bed, Li Changsheng was exhausted.

"You kid, you went too far this time. Making such a drastic, sudden change in moves is like making a joke of your own life."

Sitting beside him at this moment was Zhang Youdao, who was tucking in the corner of Li Changsheng's blanket.

Hearing this, Li Changsheng remained silent, simply gazing calmly at the old man before him, his calm gaze unlike anything seen before.

"Old man, do you really not intend to say anything?"

After a full minute, Li Changsheng took a deep breath and said in a low voice.

"You guessed it?"

Only Li Changsheng understood Zhang Youdao's words.

He nodded.

"You must have known this Jiang Wenqiang for a long time, right? I remember that he used a set of fist techniques that combined footwork with many changes in palm strikes. This should be Baguazhang, right?"

During the fierce battle earlier, Li Changsheng hadn't thought much about it, but after waking up, his mind couldn't help but replay the details.

For example, how the old man had judged that the person's strength was only a step away from Dark Qi, and how the old man had specifically warned him to be careful, even more careful, lately.

At first, Li Changsheng thought this was just because the old man cared too much about him, but upon closer reflection, that didn't seem right.

Because, after all, that was just a guess. Generally speaking, for uncertain matters, a warning or two would suffice, but the old man's behavior clearly showed he knew that person very well.

"That child was my disciple. It happened a long time ago. When I was still back in my hometown, this kid lived near me. He was a good seed for martial arts, and his talent already surpassed many, many young people.

I only taught him Baguazhang at the time, and he learned it very steadily; he learned very quickly.

At that time, he was a young man who loved his wife and children very much. Hearing about his family situation, I would occasionally help him out. He was a very honest person.

He looked honest and steady, learned things very seriously, and had a stubborn streak about things, just like you.

At the time, I thought he only had one part of evil Qi out of three, but now it seems I misjudged him. He has many similarities to you."

Zhang Youdao sighed.

"When did you know it was him?" Li Changsheng's expression remained calm, frighteningly calm.

"When Mo Xinliang died. Although he used Spring Leg, his old martial arts habits hadn't changed, and they couldn't escape my eyes.

I don't know what made him turn out like this, but perhaps it is a past not worth recalling."

Zhang Youdao looked somewhat lonely at this moment, as if the old man had suddenly become much more haggard.

Coming to settle in Shenzhen for so many years, accompanying his child was one aspect, but the other was this thought buried for many years.

Theoretically, he came from a Daoist background, and even as a Great Master of Chinese Martial Arts, he wouldn't usually interact much with the local martial arts circles, but he had long since become familiar with various people in the local martial arts scene, and this was nothing but the reason.

Li Changsheng exhaled softly. Having asked and understood the relationship between the old man and the other party, the unpleasantness in his heart had been vented.

Jiang Wenqiang had casually mentioned a master back then, and now it all matched up.

Regarding this Jiang Wenqiang, Li Changsheng felt both repulsion and respect.

He might be a madman, but his devotion to the Dao of martial arts was worthy of respect, though it was slightly paranoid.

It is true that Chinese Martial Arts are killing techniques, but there is a distinction between righteous acts and unrighteous ones.

"I am here to say goodbye to you this time."

Suddenly, the old man exhaled softly and sighed.

Huh?

Hearing this, Li Changsheng's heart tightened inexplicably.

Then he saw Zhang Youdao speak again, "Don't you worry, I am very cheerful, I won't be looking to end my life. That kid made his own choice, but it also cut off my lingering thoughts.

I should have left Shenzhen a long time ago. My son works for a foreign trade company and went to work in Country M last year. This time, after my wife and I hold our wedding banquet, I suppose we will be going over there."

Huh?

Hearing this, Li Changsheng was stunned again and couldn't help but ask, "Uh... Old man, your wife is that one you married when you were eighty, right?"

If he remembered correctly, hadn't the old man's wife been married for a long time? What kind of banquet was this?

It couldn't be that your disciple died, and you, the master, are holding a banquet to ward off bad luck, right?

"Huh? Didn't I tell you? Oh, my last wife just passed away last year. Sigh, my previous old companion had breast cancer; she didn't get checked much when she was young, and by the time she did, it was too late. We spent a lot of money, but couldn't save her.

So, I found one this year. Once you are discharged from the hospital, it will be just about time for the banquet. You can see my wife then.

She is thirty years old, also a pitiful person. Her previous husband worked in shipping and didn't come back after an accident. Seeing that I am quite considerate, she decided to make do and live with me."

Old Man Zhang stroked his beard, a rosy complexion appearing on his face again. Where was the loneliness and depression from just moments ago? He even looked a bit smug.

Li Changsheng was speechless.

You really do maintain the heart of a young person at all times.

After chatting for a while longer, the old man left, and the room felt a bit desolate all of a sudden.

Because he was named a model citizen by the municipal government, a hero who acted in self-defense and killed the serial killer with his bare hands, the municipal government was paying for it. The ward he was currently in was a VIP ward, generally serving the wealthy in the Nanshan area.

It was estimated that staying here for one night would cost several months' salary for an ordinary person.

Opening his panel and looking at his attributes, Li Changsheng couldn't help but exhale softly.

[Physical Strength: 5.8]

[Energy: 8]

[Lifespan: 248.]

His overall physical condition had dropped by 1.5, but his Lifespan had only decreased by 2 days.

"Because there was no blood loss, physical strength suffered the most damage, but Lifespan remains stable."

This could be considered a blessing in disguise.