Ghost Stories

Chapter 16

Gu Feng hurriedly shook his head, but his shifty eyes betrayed him.

The woman smiled slightly and then gradually closed her eyes again.

Gu Feng paused for a moment, then finally remembered to leave.

...

Before we knew it, it was already the 30th.

The past few days have been peaceful, with nothing unusual happening. Gu Feng kept pondering the woman's words, wondering if she was lying to him. What ghostly resurrection! What apocalypse!

Although she was often distracted, Gu Feng had made great progress. Whether it was close combat or long attacks, he was much more skilled than before, which made Shi Xin very happy. She didn't feel jealous at all that Gu Feng had surpassed her.

It's 3:10 PM now. According to the rules, the competition will start after class ends at 5 PM.

Success or failure hinges on this moment. Gu Feng sat on the stairs leading to the second floor, his hand supporting his chin, quietly watching his junior brothers train diligently below.

He Ye, you're right here beside me, aren't you? Just watch, see how I defeat that invincible nemesis. You have to believe in me, I can definitely do it!

Gu Feng muttered to himself, his face radiating undisguised confidence.

Shi Xin handed over a bottle of water. Gu Feng was about to decline, saying he wasn't thirsty, when Shi Xin smiled and said, "I know you're not thirsty. Drinking some water will be good for the game later."

Gu Feng was puzzled by this logic, but he quickly realized that his fight with his nemesis would be exceptionally intense, and he would sweat an unprecedented amount. If it really turned into a long battle, drinking more water would help him last longer. With that in mind, Gu Feng took the water and gulped it down.

Shixin: "Are you nervous? (Gu Feng)"

Gu Feng smiled and said, "There's nothing to be nervous about. It's just a match. If we lose, it'll just be another entry in our losing streak."

Shi Xin looked at him, unsure what to say, but she saw a glimmer of fire in Gu Feng's eyes—was it a burning desire for victory? Shi Xin suddenly felt a chill; if Gu Feng won, then her nemesis…

"Shixin, you know I love you, so why did you cruelly leave me?"

"Kekex, please don't force me. This is my father's decision, and I have no choice."

"Can't you refuse?" Ke Xing's fiery eyes stared directly at her, and Shi Xin quickly turned her head to the side: "I like Taekwondo, and I hope to train it more deeply."

"Not to avoid me?"

Shi Xin glanced at him with difficulty and said against her will, "No, of course not."

Ke Xing laughed wildly, "That's good, Shi Xin, I'll wait for you, whether it's three years, five years, or even ten years, I'll wait for you!"

Shixin said, "Don't do this. I know there are many girls at school who are more outstanding than me who like you. Let's still..."

"Shixin, stop talking. I don't care about anyone but you, really," Kexing said firmly.

Looking into his resolute eyes, Shi Xin felt a sudden surge of emotion. Although she had rejected him time and again, Ke Xing still loved her as always. Even now, knowing that he had been gone for years, his feelings for her remained unwavering...

Shi Xin looked at him with emotion, nodded gently, and boarded the plane bound for a foreign land.

In South Korea, Shixin thought a lot.

My nemesis is just my neighbor and classmate, nothing more.

As early as her first year in South Korea, Shixin had already realized that she didn't have any unusual feelings for Kexing. Apart from being a little closer to him because of his initiative, he was no different from any other friend. The feeling of being moved was only temporary, but love was something that had to be upheld for a lifetime.

The two are completely incomparable, even if Shixin doesn't understand what true love is.

But what about Kexing? Would he think that way? The answer is naturally no.

What Kexing said yesterday... Has he really not forgotten me? It's been five years and he still hasn't forgotten?

Shi Xin shook her head. The fight she was about to witness was possibly the most intense and competitive inter-student fight in the entire Three Paths Society to date. One of the participants was her "disciple?", whom she had taken a liking to from their first meeting, and the other was her "friend?", who had never stopped liking her since she learned about love. She didn't want to see either of them make a mistake.

Shi Xin looked at Gu Feng's longing eyes.

"You nemesis, you have to hold on!"

Seeing that Shi Xin had been lost in thought for a while, Gu Feng smiled and asked, "What are you thinking about?"

Shixin exclaimed awkwardly, "No, would you like another can?"

"Oh my god, you're not mistaking me for a water buffalo, are you?"

Shixin burst into laughter.

Gu Feng, please take good care of yourself!

Out of boredom, Gu Feng shifted his feet and stood up: "Go down and kick the sandbags, stretch your muscles."

Shixin nodded, then fell into deep thought.

"What are you thinking about? You look so worried." Gu Feng muttered to himself and walked downstairs.

Shi Xin watched Gu Feng's retreating figure.

Wait, what should I do?

Shi Xin shook her head hesitantly, then sat down, staring blankly at the students below, just like Gu Feng had done moments before. Only, her eyes held a hint of helplessness…

"Gu Feng, I heard you're going to have a match with the nemesis of the karate club later?" Zhuang Yu asked, leaning closer.

Gu Feng laughed and said, "You're quite well-informed. I don't remember telling anyone about this. It must have been that gossipy woman, Ah Mao... that gossipy cat."

Zhuang Yu said, "It wasn't Ah Mao who said it. I just heard Zhao Xian say that he saw it posted on the notice board."

Gu Feng frowned: "Posted a notice? Could it be that Ke Xing did it?"

Zhao Xian, who had somehow gotten close to them, said, "It seems so, otherwise who would be so bored?"

"Oh, so he wants to humiliate Gu Feng in front of the whole club and make him lose face," Zhuang Yu said suddenly.

"Gu Feng, don't be afraid of him. Beat that bastard to death and make him look bad." Another person approached, it was Coach Chen Lun.

Gu Feng was startled: "What, Coach, you too???"

"I've disliked that kid for a long time. He said Taekwondo is all show and no substance and is useless in a real fight. Bullshit. If it weren't for keeping my job, I would have taught him a lesson long ago."

“Gu Feng, don’t be afraid of him. Don’t hold back. We’re all on your side,” Zhuang Yuhao said.

Gu Feng nodded: "Don't worry, I won't let you down."

Nemesis, it seems that if I don't defeat you, I, Gu Feng, will truly have no place in the San Dao Society anymore.

Just wait, I'll show you my true strength in ancient Chinese style.

"Gu Feng, even if you lose, it's just six consecutive losses. As the saying goes, 'sixes bring good fortune'! Take it easy."

"Wow, you really think so highly of your brother? Saying that before even fighting." Gu Feng looked at Zheng Zhao who came forward and asked in surprise.

"Hehe, that's not what I meant. I'm just giving you a heads-up now. There's always a chance of something going wrong. It's often more useful to talk about it now than afterward."

"Okay, thanks! I hope you're not jinxing me."

"We've seen how hard Gu Feng has been training these past few days. Defeating his nemesis is as easy as cutting cabbage with a watermelon knife, a one-sided rout."

Gu Feng smiled slightly.

I'm so excited for the upcoming fight!

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Volume 1, Chapter 22: Battle Imminent (Part 2)

To the left of that row of dormitories is a small hill, sparsely shaded by trees.

To the east of the hill, there is a naturally flat area, with towering giant trees nearby, their leaves sparse, trunks thick, and gnarled branches spreading out.

The trees must be at least a hundred years old, and the scene is desolate, like an old man losing his hair and going bald. The huge trees are now only a few clumps of old green, year after year, never flourishing.

Perhaps the land is too barren, or perhaps trees, like people, shed their feathers as they age?

The name "Old Forest" comes from this.

And because of that flat area, it became the ideal venue for the students' "unfair" fighting.

At 4:50, Gu Feng appeared on the sidelines.

There were already at least a hundred people gathered around, probably drawn by what they saw on the notice board.

Gu Feng coldly observed the booing crowd in their karate uniforms.

Nemesis, just you wait! I'll crush you in this battle, leaving you with no face to remain in the San Dao Society. You never imagined that the tricks you painstakingly devised would fall on your own shoulders! He Ye, just you wait and see! I, Gu Feng, will absolutely not let you down again, never!

Gu Feng silently murmured to himself, then proudly stepped onto the field.

"Gu Feng, you're quite punctual! Coming to your death so early."

Gu Feng glanced at him and said, "There's a profound saying, I don't know if you've heard it before?"

Ke Xing frowned, and Gu Feng continued, "A person who underestimates his enemy cannot become a true strongman. A true strongman will never underestimate any of his enemies."

"Are you telling me all this to remind me not to underestimate you?" Ke Xing raised an eyebrow and said nonchalantly.

Gu Feng nodded slightly, which drew another chorus of boos from the side.

Kexing laughed loudly: "You fool, do you really think I'd take an enemy who's become powerful because of a woman seriously? Gu Feng, let me tell you, I, Kexing, specialize in dealing with those who live off women, including you."

Gu Feng was startled and took a step back. His nemesis's words had truly struck a nerve.

"Brother Feng, ignore him. He's trying to demoralize you. Remember, you're the only one on the field right now. No matter how you defeat him, you'll rely on your own strength," Xiaobing shouted from the side.

Yes, where I learned it is irrelevant; the most important thing is strength. My strength is my own. Now, on this "ring," I, Gu Feng, haven't relied on anything else, only strength—the strength to defeat your karate senior brother. My nemesis. As long as I defeat you, so what if people accuse me of being a gigolo? You will be defeated by me, defeated by Gu Feng of Taekwondo…

A burning fighting spirit ignited in Gu Feng's eyes, and his resolute aura intimidated the guy who was leaning against his nemesis, pointing fingers and flattering him. They all fell silent.

Kexing looked into Gu Feng's eyes without the slightest fear. "You are my five-time defeated opponent. Today, I will only add another defeat to your list. I, Kexing, am the king of the Three Paths Society, the true king, the king that no one can shake."

Kexing glared fiercely, his imposing aura so strong that even the confident Gu Feng was momentarily stunned.

Nemesis, come on! Unleash your full potential and I'll crush you at your peak. That's what makes it interesting.

"I think this battle is terrifying; they seem determined to fight to the death," Xiaobing murmured.

"Who says otherwise? Hopefully, what we taught Brother Feng will come in handy." Ah Mao stared intently at the field.

The scene became unusually lively. What everyone thought was a one-sided fight suddenly became quite interesting. Could it be that Gu Feng had really made rapid progress under the "exorcism" of that Taekwondo senior sister and caught up with the senior brother's nemesis?

So some bored people started making bets.

"I'm saying that traditional Chinese style will win today, do you believe me?"

"Damn, Senior Brother is invincible, how could he possibly lose? Haven't you heard that Gu Feng has already lost five matches to him?"

"Hmph, I can sense from his aura that Gu Feng is a powerful expert, a very powerful one."

"The eldest brother is a king, a king who has been undefeated for two years."