Chapter 21: Stepping Out of the Long Alley into the Light

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Chen Chuan's current Second Self, the overlapping time has already exceeded a minute, which is more than enough for him at this moment. After the two overlapped, his running speed was astonishingly fast, almost reaching the front of the first person in a single breath. The person hurriedly raised the steel pipe, but Chen Chuan flicked his wrist, and two stones he was holding flew out first. A scream immediately came from the front. He pushed off the ground with his foot, leaped forward with a knee strike, and before the person's voice had even faded, he was pushed back, causing the people behind to also be blocked. After landing, he grabbed the person's collar and pulled it to the right, actually lifting the person up and using them as a shield against someone coming from the side. The sound of wind came from behind, and he bent down to avoid the steel pipe sweeping over his head. Without turning around, he leaned back and elbowed the attacker in the stomach, causing the person to instantly kneel down. A figure flashed in front, and a steel pipe swung down. He raised his left arm to block it, his expression unchanged, and with a backhand grab, he caught it. At the same time, he punched out, hitting the attacker squarely on the bridge of the nose. The person's head jerked back, released the steel pipe, and covered their face as they retreated into the crowd. At this moment, he heard the rapid footsteps and curses from behind, knowing that the people behind were catching up. He did not pay attention to them and instead moved towards the crowd ahead. As he got closer, he took a step to the right and swept the steel pipe in his hand. This strike naturally used the whip-hand force from Da San Shou[-], twisting his waist and swinging his hand like a whip, instantly hitting someone's forearm, where a visible bend appeared, and the steel pipe in their hand clattered to the ground. His movements were continuous, using his waist to drive his arm. As he swung the steel pipe, it whipped to the left and hit someone's knee. The person seemed not to notice at first, but just as they were about to move again, they took half a step and suddenly their leg gave way, and they fell to the ground, clutching their knee and howling. While Chen Chuan was wielding the steel pipe, he kept moving, and after a couple of strikes, he had already passed through. Along the way, two people tried to grab him, but if he got entangled, then these people would swarm him, and his skills would be difficult to use. But with the enhancement of "Second Self', his steps were extremely fast. He swept past the two people, who grabbed at empty air, lost their balance, and fell forward, causing the people around them to tumble into a heap.Chen Chuan had already passed through the crowd, and ahead appeared a burly man wearing a pair of work pants. This person stood very steadily, giving off a different vibe. Seeing Chen Chuan approach, the man raised the steel pipe in his hand, aiming straight for Chen Chuan's midline. Chen Chuan stepped to the side, simultaneously raising his other hand to block and push. His fingers were slightly spread; if the steel pipe came straight in, he could grab it with just a single motion. However, the man did not move his arm, instead quickly flipping his wrist, causing the steel pipe to avoid the grab and suddenly strike towards Chen Chuan's face! But Chen Chuan was faster. Before the steel pipe could reach his face, his steps had already moved his body away. The man in work pants, however, did not stop his attack. He lifted and kicked with his right foot, simultaneously bending and leaning back, thrusting the steel pipe like a spear. This strike was fast, accurate, and very unexpected. Chen Chuan pushed off with his foot, at this moment not retreating but advancing, tilting his head and charging forward, letting the steel pipe graze past his cheek, while simultaneously punching the man's side. The man was lifted off the ground by Chen Chuan's brutal force, letting out a muffled groan. Seeing that the man still tightly gripped the steel pipe, seemingly not giving up on resisting, Chen Chuan suddenly raised his knee and fiercely kicked the man's chin. Shattered teeth, blood, and saliva flew out as the man in work pants was sent flying backward, and moments later, the dull sound of a body hitting the ground was heard. Chen Chuan retracted his foot, his body unmoving, and half-turned to look. There was only one person left, his eyes full of fear. Seeing Chen Chuan's gaze sweep over him, he involuntarily took a few steps back, then simply dropped the steel pipe in his hand and turned to run away. The footsteps that had been rushing over from the other end of the long alley gradually slowed down and then completely stopped. Chen Chuan turned back, holding the steel pipe, and walked towards the group. Although there were still seven or eight people, they all involuntarily stepped back as he approached, continuously retreating as he advanced. Chen Chuan calmly walked through the crowd of moaning and groaning people on the ground, all the way back to where he had initially stood. He threw the steel pipe forward, and it clattered to the ground in front, startling the group into taking a few more steps back.He then went to pick up his clothes, patted off the dust, draped them over his shoulder, and walked towards the end of the alley where the sunlight was pouring down. S~eaʀᴄh the NôvelFire.nёt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. This time, the remaining people did not dare to stop him again, only watching him leave with a mix of fear and awe in their eyes. In the temporary rented room, Brother Qi stood by the window, the cigarette in his mouth had already gone out, the corner of his eye twitching slightly, while the man in the floral shirt had his mouth agape, his face full of disbelief, and a hint of fear in his eyes, "This, this kid, can fight like this..." On the other side, the young man Wei Dong had already jumped down from upstairs, ready to help Chen Chuan, but by the time he landed on a wall that was still stable, the fight was already over. He stared in the direction Chen Chuan had left, his face full of astonishment: "Hey hey, isn't this a bit too exaggerated?" From the moment Chen Chuan made his move to knocking down these people, it only took seven or eight seconds in total. The speed, strength, and reaction he displayed were something he had never seen in someone his age. He glanced a few times, then as if stimulated, quickly turned and climbed back into his room, followed by the sound of banging and hitting from the punching bag. By now, Chen Chuan had already walked out of the alley. He came to a four-corner telephone booth, picked up the receiver, threw a coin in, dialed a number, and waited for the other side to pick up. He said, "Patrol bureau? I'm looking for Captain Nian Fuli. I'm his nephew, I have something to discuss with him." After a while, Nian Fuli's voice came through: "Chen Chuan? What's the matter?" Chen Chuan told him about the attack. He hadn't inquired about the origins of these people who attacked him because he knew the patrol bureau could definitely find out, and he didn't need to bother with that effort. Nian Fuli asked, "Are you okay?" "I'm fine, just a bit heavy-handed." "Did you bring the handcuffs?" "It's inconvenient to carry them around while running these days, so I didn't bring them." "I see, you go back first, I'll handle it." Inside the patrol bureau of Baofeng District, Nian Fuli hung up the phone, his face darkened, and he called out to the outside, "Xiao Wu, come here for a moment." Immediately, a young and capable patrol officer came over and said, "Master?"Nian Fuli said: "Take some people to the Xigang District." As he spoke, he whispered a few more instructions. Xiao Wu nodded, saluted, and then went out the door. Not long after, a sharp whistle sounded from outside, followed by the orderly sound of military boots marching. Nian Fuli picked up the receiver again, dialed a number, and after connecting, said: "Hello, Old Yu? It's Old Nian..." In the four-corner telephone booth, Chen Chuan hung up the receiver and walked out. At this moment, the figure of his Second Self behind him seemed to solidify a bit more. He looked up at the vast blue sky, which was completely clear without a single wisp of cloud. Tomorrow is the day of enrollment. ... ...

Chapter 21: Stepping Out of the Long Alley into the Light

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