Chapter 142 Bulldozer-like hands

"Let's start with Fantasia," Hei Wukai said with a smile, guiding the conversation. "I heard Old Wang taught you a close combat technique. Although I didn't see it in full just now, your movements and awareness in close combat have already taken shape. Yet, even though you managed to get behind me, you still couldn't control me. Why?"

"You're faster than me?" Fantasia looked pained, still rubbing his forehead. The least fleshy part hurt the most. Damn, this guy really knows where to hit!

"No, I'm not faster than you. You slowed yourself down. Your advantage is your soul force's explosive power and your body's resilience. But you didn't fully utilize these strengths. You divided what should have been an instant burst of soul force, using at least half instinctively for defense. But in reality, you didn't need to defend at all!"

Fantasia gaped like a novice, had he been seen through so easily?

"Secondly, just as there is always complete calm before a storm, a true eruption should begin calmly. You were too tense, too focused on momentum. This not only led to the division of your soul force but also exposed your attack focus. That's why you can't catch your opponent."

"There are many issues," Hei Wukai said with a smile. "But these are just some of your fighting habits. As Old Wang said, you have great potential. Change these habits, continue your close combat training, and you can become very strong."

For half a second, Fantasia was stunned, then his chubby face bloomed into a sunflower-like grin. "Hey, hey, did you hear that? Brother Kai said I have potential! I have potential!"

Watching the excited Fantasia, Old Wang wasn't pleased and rushed over to give him a knock on the head. "I've been talking too, why don't you believe me!"

"Afeng, it's different. We're not on the same level!"

Beside them, Kela and Wu Di already had expectant expressions. Honestly, their enthusiasm had been unprecedented lately. With Wang Feng's evolution potions and Winnie's training, they felt stronger every day. But being instantly defeated by Hei Wukai without him using soul force was a blow.

However, Hei Wukai's incisive analysis of Fantasia gave them hope. It showed his expertise, and perhaps Kela and Wu Di had also been focusing on the wrong aspects of training.

"Fantasia's problem is timidity; yours is parroting others."

Indeed, Hei Wukai turned to critique the Beastmen. He had fought many times on Changmao Street, and if anyone understood Beastmen best in the Rose, it was probably Hei Wukai.

"Existence has its reason. Learning is fine, but it doesn't mean you should completely change yourselves. Beastmen have their own strengths. Top-tier Beastmen are no less powerful than any other race, and in certain environments, they are unbeatable. So, the attitude towards learning must be correct. Our characteristics are just references to help you better unleash your own power. To become a master, awakening is a necessary step—either through bloodline or the will to survive. There are no shortcuts. I can help you achieve the latter, but how far you go depends on yourselves." Hei Wu Kai smiled, his voice and expression filled with charm and persuasive power.

Wang Feng put his arm around Winnie's shoulder. "Little Winnie, understand now? To be a good teacher, you need not only strength but also grace and charisma. Just yelling and abusing won't work. Come, give your brother a massage."

Winnie, held by Wang Feng, trembled with anger but suddenly flashed a sweet, seductive smile. "Dear Captain Brother, come let Winnie serve you!"

Hearing her voice, Old Wang shivered, sensing trouble and tried to run.

But Winnie stood up abruptly, and before Old Wang could react, she pushed him down with her small, tender hands, flipping him onto his back. Without giving him a chance to get up, she stepped on his back and pounded fiercely, causing a drum-like sound accompanied by Old Wang's cries.

"I lost the bet, is this pressure right?"

"Holy crap! Too hard!" Old Wang screamed. "You're settling personal scores! Lighter, lighter!"

"What? Harder?" Winnie narrowed her eyes. "Looks like one of me isn't enough for you. Fine, let Jiaobaoba join in and serve you both...!"

Boom!

Dust flew everywhere as Old Wang screamed in horror, and the scene became unbearable to watch.

...

With Luo Lan missing, Old Wang undoubtedly became the biggest winner in the autonomous council election. Whether it was his enemies or Karida making room for him, Old Wang seemed unstoppable, eliminating anyone who stood in his way, including Luo Lan. Who would dare oppose him now?

Meanwhile, Karida appointed Hei Wu Kai as the head of the Martial Dao Courtyard, and the others withdrew, leaving Old Wang unexpectedly as the president.

Old Wang didn't care about the speculation outside. He wasn't Leao and couldn't please everyone. Being feared was also a good feeling.

However, the fall of Luo Lan undoubtedly affected Rachel the most.

Although she still held the title of Gun Institute Academy minister, it was merely a nominal position. The original minister, Rayzhebie, had become very active recently, showing signs of reclaiming his position.

Those who once followed Rachel now scattered like monkeys when the tree fell, except for a few with ulterior motives, most ignored her.

Rachel knew she needed a new patron, and that person was Wang Feng.

Having just eliminated Luo Lan, Wang Feng was undoubtedly the most untouchable figure in the Rose Holy Sanctuary. Only by following him could she deter those who coveted her position and body.

So she voted for Wang Feng without prior notice.

Surprisingly, it worked. Many from the Gun Institute Academy who had previously ignored her began to follow suit, indicating a shift in allegiance.

Everyone knew about Rachel and Fantasia's relationship, which added a familial dimension. What if Rachel gained Wang Feng's support?

Until the outcome was clear, others hesitated to act.

The Gun Institute Academy calmed down somewhat, giving Rachel a breather.

But she knew this was based on speculation rather than solid support from Wang Feng. She needed to convince Fantasia.

No matter the cost, whether it meant aligning herself with Fantasia or Wang Feng, she had to join!

**Chapter 95: Changes with Da Ge**

Old Wang had been keeping an eye on Luo Lan's situation. In truth, Old Wang was kind-hearted. Luo Lan didn't deserve death, but his presence seemed dangerous. It might be best if he were gone.

However, the 'immediate execution' Old Wang hoped for was not going to happen.

Luo Lan's base in Aurora City had been wiped out, and his identity exposed, rendering him useless to the Blades. Instead, his royal status made him a valuable bargaining chip for the Blades.

Political negotiations do not involve emotions, only interests. Especially since the Blades were in a weaker position.

The Holy City debated extensively on how to use Luo Lan to negotiate with the Empire, aiming for maximum benefit. The details were beyond Old Wang's knowledge.

In the end, Luo Lan—whose real name was Long Lan—was taken away unharmed by Nine Gods' envoy. Suddenly, it felt like a betrayal. Meanwhile, the Holy Sanctuary distributed commendations.

Capturing a Mii was a significant achievement. Besides rewards for Karida and others, Old Wang's name appeared on the list of honorees.

Though it was only a Courage Medal given secretly, and he couldn't flaunt it publicly, it was recorded internally in the Holy City. Typically awarded to 'Hero Second Generation' disciples, it confirmed Old Wang's status as a loyal disciple of the Holy Sanctuary, making him officially a legitimate member.

It was a form of recognition, a good thing, but Old Wang truly didn't want to accept it because it was too hot to handle!

Now the empire has suffered a great loss, and all of this is entirely because of Wang Feng. If Wang Feng had been someone like Yan Ruoyu, it would have been one thing, but he was once one of us. Who can bear this?

Before, just getting the Holy Light of the Holy Sanctuary and receiving a small Golden Profession Medal from Aurora City already brought three waves of assassination attempts. Now, giving me a 'Brave Heart Medal' awarded by the Holy City—does this mean he wants the storm from the Nine Gods to be even more intense and exciting?

And this really has nothing to do with me. I’m just a small fry, an innocent bystander. I never suspected Luo Lan at all; it was all Karida and Yan Ruoyu who did these things. Why give me a medal? What merit or ability do I have?

F\*\*k, it must be because Karida praised me in her report. I was just touched by her, and now she’s playing this long game with me. She’s planning to use me as bait to the fullest extent...

No way, being bait is one thing, but I need to ask Karida for some protection measures. If this keeps up, my life will be over sooner or later.

This time, there was no ceremony for the awarding of the medal. Karida called Old Wang to her office and casually threw him a box containing the medal and the certificate of honor. There wasn’t even a verbal commendation; she just told him to keep it, and that was it.

Old Wang was speechless. Even the formality was so lazy. However, hehe, he had already seen through Karida’s heart—the more casual she acts, the more she actually cares!

"Karida, my current situation is very dangerous. Ayu is gone too. How about letting Blue Sky protect me?" Old Wang knew that it was best to make requests early.

After uncovering Mi and boosting his reputation within the Holy Sanctuary, Karida was in a good mood. She smiled slightly at Wang Feng, "Blue Sky is just a guard captain, how can he protect you? I think I should do it personally."