19: Chapter 19 Basic Sword Techniques

Hearing this, Wan Wan's face turned slightly red.

She shyly nestled behind Ke Ji and lowered her head.

Then, she bowed slightly.

She said softly,

"Lu Chen, thank you."

Lu Chen smiled and said,

"Ke Ji is my brother, so you are my sister-in-law. There's no need for thanks between family."

In the corner of the cafe.

Lu Chen sat opposite Ke Ji and Wan Wan.

Warm light filtered through the glass window.

Landing on the wooden table and the steaming coffee cups.

The waiter who brought the refreshments moved stiffly.

Their eyes nervously glanced at the corner behind Lu Chen.

Then they hurried away.

Lu Chen slowly sipped his coffee.

He was in a relaxed state.

Watching the interaction between Ke Ji and Wan Wan.

He smiled and said,

"So, how did you two meet? How did your love story begin?"

Ke Ji scratched his head.

He looked a bit embarrassed.

"Wan Wan is the daughter of my mother's best friend."

He explained.

"She used to live in the residential complex next to ours. We've known each other since we were kids. Yesterday... after my Awakening failed, I was very depressed, and she came to comfort me. When she was talking to me..."

He turned his head to look at Wan Wan.

His gaze was full of affection.

"I felt like I was seeing an angel. So I... I proposed... and she agreed."

Being stared at by his intense gaze.

Wan Wan's face blushed slightly.

Lu Chen leaned back in his chair.

He nodded.

That made sense.

It was indeed a recent development.

This explained why Lu Chen had never heard of Wan Wan before.

If Ke Ji had been dating for a while.

He surely would have known.

They chatted casually.

Laughter erupted from time to time.

But this warm atmosphere was soon interrupted.

The atmosphere in the cafe took a sharp turn.

It suddenly became tense.

At that moment.

The door of the cafe opened.

A tall young man walked in.

As soon as he entered.

He displayed an overbearing presence.

Making people feel oppressed.

He was wearing a sleeveless training shirt.

Revealing sturdy arms that looked chiseled.

His eyes were sharp and arrogant.

Scanning the room.

Until he saw a bruised and trembling figure in the corner—Huo Bang.

He was Huo Bang's older brother, Huo An.

Huo An was a late bloomer.

At twenty-one, he had an Awakening of a Wood-attribute talent.

Becoming a Quasi-Warrior.

This change directly raised his status in both university and the community.

Once he gained power.

Huo An became increasingly arrogant.

Often using his position to bully the weak.

And he was extremely protective of his own.

Even though Huo Bang had failed his Awakening.

Huo An still indulged his younger brother in causing trouble everywhere.

Seeing the bruises on Huo Bang's face now.

Huo An's eyes immediately turned red.

His gaze was spitting fire.

With a loud shout.

That echoed in the cafe like muffled thunder.

"Which bastard dared to hit my brother?! If you're still not weaned, then act like a man and stand out for me!"

The air in the cafe instantly froze.

Only the sound of plates and cups colliding could be heard.

The waiter hid behind the counter, not daring to come out.

The customers were also trembling with fear, not daring to make a sound.

Lu Chen's eyes turned slightly cold.

He slowly stood up.

He took steps with calm composure.

Under the other's murderous gaze.

He slowly stepped forward.

His steady footsteps echoed softly on the tile floor.

When he reached Huo An.

He didn't speak.

He just raised his fist.

And threw a punch.

With a bang.

A muffled thunderclap seemingly out of nowhere.

The air exploded as if it had detonated.

Then.

Huo An shot backward like a cannonball.

Smashing directly through the cafe's glass door.

Flying out onto the street.

His body rolled several times on the street like a ragdoll.

Finally knocking over a trash can.

And falling into a pile of trash.

His ears, nose, mouth, and eyes.

All five orifices were bleeding.

Whether he was alive or dead was unknown.

Everyone gasped in shock.

Some screamed.

Others were too scared to make a sound.

Some even turned pale.

Looking outside.

Not knowing if Huo An was dead or alive.

Lu Chen's expression was indifferent.

He slowly retracted his fist.

The Alliance had a rule.

Warriors could not attack civilians without cause.

However.

If a civilian insulted or disrespected a warrior.

As long as evidence could be provided.

The warrior had the right to punish them.

Even with lethal retaliation.

Huo An was not a true warrior.

Just a Quasi-Warrior.

However, he had disrespected Lu Chen first.

Even if Lu Chen had killed him.

He would not be punished by the Alliance.

But Lu Chen had still held back his strength.

Huo An was still alive.

Lu Chen turned around with a calm expression.

Said goodbye to Ke Ji and Wan Wan.

Then left the chaotic cafe.

There were still a few hours before the Alliance regional director arrived.

He still had some things to prepare in advance.

Returning home.

Lu Chen sat at his desk.

Opened his computer.

Found the Alliance online store interface.

Searched for "Basic Sword Technique".

Started browsing the items that appeared.

He didn't need those flashy, impractical techniques.

What he needed were moves that could actually kill.

Preferably including some fundamental techniques.

That could fill the gaps in this area.

To better learn Sword Technique.

Then.

A Sword Technique caught his attention:

"Introduction to the Way of the Sword"

A basic Sword Technique.

The content started from the most basic fundamental knowledge.

It even covered higher Domains, such as Sword Intent.

At the same time, it also included some basic sword moves.

While learning the Sword Technique.

One could gain a deeper understanding of the Dao.

It included a preliminary introduction to Sword Intent.

Therefore.

This "Introduction to the Way of the Sword" was also the most expensive among all basic Sword Technique manuals.

It cost six million.

Lu Chen hesitated for a moment.

Finally, he picked up his phone and dialed a number.

"Dad?"