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Ah Mao explained, "Brother Feng and the others just got back from the hospital."

He Ye's expression changed drastically, and he exclaimed in surprise, "What! You really went to the hospital?"

Gu Feng nodded slightly, and said solemnly, "We also heard some strange noises coming from your hospital room. I thought... I thought..."

"You thought I was dead, didn't you?" He Ye said with a smile.

Gu Feng nodded noncommittally and asked, "Was there that sound when you were in the hospital room?"

He Ye shook his head and said, "There was a sudden commotion outside. I heard about the ghost story from a fellow patient, and I ran out without even putting on my shoes."

Gu Feng frowned and said, "That's strange. Just now..." He looked at Shi Xin, who was also facing him, and both of them had blank expressions.

"And who is this young lady?" He Ye asked, looking at Shi Xin.

Gu Feng introduced, "The bishop's daughter, who just returned from South Korea."

"Oh, you must be Liu Duan Shixin!"

Shixin smiled and nodded: "Hello!"

He Ye said, "It's a pity I'm injured right now, otherwise I would have sparred with you. Gu Feng, have you guys fought yet? How did it feel?"

Gu Feng's expression tightened, and before he could think of a good way to respond, he heard Ah Mao and the other person behind him chuckle.

He Ye looked at them and asked, "What's going on?"

Gu Feng glared at them and said, "It's nothing, it's nothing. A sixth-dan is no joke. Our level is no match for his strike."

Seeing that the two of them were still laughing, He Ye became suspicious: "What are you laughing at? Tell me so I can be happy too."

Ignoring Gu Feng's murderous glare, Xiao Bing couldn't help but laugh and blurt it out.

"Hahaha! Gu Feng, are you kidding me? Hehe, Shi Xin, I really admire you. Even Gu Feng is willing to fall at your feet... uh, no, I think I used the wrong word!"

Shi Xin frowned, still unable to figure out the mistake in He Ye's words.

Gu Feng blushed and gritted his teeth, saying, "You little bastard, don't think I won't kick you just because you're lying in bed. Let me tell you."

He Ye waved his hand and said, "Go away, the facts are right in front of you, yet you still insist on saving face. You're so old-fashioned!"

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Volume 1, Chapter 12: Seeing a Ghost

They joked around for a while longer, and as the sun set and the city lights began to come on, Shixin's eyes gradually showed signs of anxiety.

Gu Feng understood that she didn't want to ruin the current atmosphere, but she also didn't want to break her promise and stand up her nemesis, leaving her in a dilemma. He stepped forward and said, "Shixin, let me see you downstairs."

Shixin exclaimed "Ah!" and immediately understood, nodding in agreement.

Gu Feng turned around and said, "Shi Xin has something to do, I'll take him down first."

On the road.

Shi Xin asked, "What did Ke Xing mean by what he just said? What about the old rules and stuff?"

Gu Feng scratched his head: "Well, it probably started when I was a red belt. Back then, the people with the highest levels in the three paths made a pact that they would have a competition every time they advanced in rank."

Shixin asked curiously, "Oh? So, what was the outcome of your competition?"

Gu Feng said awkwardly, "Hehe, with my skills, of course I can't compare to him."

Shi Xin asked, "How much difference is there in your strength?"

Gu Feng's face flushed slightly, but fortunately the streetlights were dim, and Shi Xin didn't notice.

He said, "No! Just a little bit, just a tiny bit..."

Shixin suddenly patted his shoulder and said, "Don't worry, with me as your coach, today is only the 17th. By the 30th, I will definitely help you surpass your nemesis."

Gu Feng really didn't know whether he should be happy or sad right now...

Shih-hsin added, "Come to the dojo early tomorrow. I'll be waiting for you there at five o'clock."

Gu Feng asked in surprise, "Five o'clock?"

Shi Xin said, "I exchanged a few blows with Ke Xing at noon today. Although it was just a friendly exchange, I could already feel that his skill was indeed extraordinary. If I don't keep up the pace... Hey? Ke Xing, what are you doing here?"

The nemesis who was supposed to wait at the entrance was now leaning against the wall of the karate club by the roadside, looking as if he had been waiting for quite a while.

"No! I was just worried that it would be too dark for you to find the gate."

When he spoke, you could clearly sense a hint of dissatisfaction in his voice.

"I'm sorry, something came up and I was held up for a bit. You must have been waiting for a long time, right?" Shixin said apologetically.

Ke Xing straightened his wind-blown hair (in fact, in the dark, no one could see what his black hair was actually styled) and said, "You know that, huh! So, how are you going to make it up to me?"

Shixin smiled and said, "Tell me, and I'll definitely agree."

The nemesis chuckled and said, "You said it yourself, you can't go back on your word."

Shixin thought he wouldn't make any unreasonable demands, so she nodded.

Ke Xing frowned and said, "Hmm, let me think... Oh right, there's a restaurant called 'Tianquan Restaurant' in the North District. The food is pretty good. If you really want to make it up to me, come with me."

Shixin frowned and said, "The North District! That's so far away... But... since that's the case, then okay!"

"Okay, let's go there now. Guest seats are very limited, and there won't be any left if we go late."

Watching Ke Xing pull Shi Xin away, Gu Feng suddenly had the urge to keep her here. However, after pausing for a few moments, he ultimately did not do anything. After watching their figures disappear from sight, he dejectedly headed back to his dormitory.

"Brother Feng, has Miss left? Come on, let's go to the cafeteria for lunch together." Ah Mao and Xiao Bing walked over at that moment.

Gu Feng nodded slightly and walked towards the cafeteria with A Mao. Gu Feng snapped out of his reverie and glanced at the dark construction site in the distance. Remembering the eerie noises from the hospital earlier that day, a chill ran down his spine, yet he felt a sudden urge to return to that cave entrance and investigate further…

After much hesitation, Gu Feng finally decided to wait until after dinner to make a decision.

The cafeteria was quiet long after the peak hours, with only a few students who had plenty of energy and didn't have classes that evening gathered around a TV in a corner to watch the news.

The three of them, Gu Feng, each ordered three bowls of ramen. Halfway through their meal, a news article caught Gu Feng's attention.

"According to the latest report, the panic that occurred at the Municipal Hospital at noon has been confirmed not to be a paranormal event. According to the latest news, the so-called 'possession' incident at the Municipal Hospital at noon, after police intervention, revealed that the culprit was a patient suffering from a sudden mental illness. He first smeared blue glue on his face and then carried out a series of massacres. Currently, data from the hospital indicates that three doctors and two patients have died, and six others have been seriously injured. The police have arrested the mentally ill patient and intend to file a lawsuit in court, anticipating that the patient…"

Suddenly, Gu Feng opened his mouth too wide, and all the ramen noodles in his mouth slipped out.

The television was showing footage of the victim's body. Although it was blurred with some simple mosaics, the person lying on the white sheet was clearly He Ye...

Seeing Gu Feng's strange expression, A Mao and the other person also looked at the TV. Although the camera just switched back to the broadcast room, the fleeting moment allowed them to recognize the figure on the screen.

"Clang!" Ah Mao's trembling hand finally gave way, and the chopsticks fell, hitting the edge of the bowl.

“Feng…Brother Feng…” Ah Mao looked at Gu Feng tremblingly: “Just now…just now that…He Ye?”

Gu Feng was utterly shocked. He didn't know how to answer Ah Mao, so he frowned and remained silent.

Little Bing stammered, "Then, who...who was the person who was with us just now?"

Gu Feng suddenly stood up, ignoring the cafeteria owner's shouts for payment, and disappeared into the night.

Ah Mao and the other man also stood up. This wasn't the time to argue about who should pay. They grabbed something from their pockets, shoved it on the table, and hurriedly chased after him...

Just as the boss was about to shout, he suddenly noticed that there was more money on the table than he had originally asked for, so he shut his mouth and remained silent.

The path to the third floor of the dormitory seemed much darker and longer than usual today...

Gu Feng stared blankly at the ascending stairs.

"Is this true? He Ye, who was just chatting and laughing with me, could he be... No, how could it be? He's a perfectly healthy person. Maybe there just happens to be someone in the hospital who looks a lot like He Ye! Besides, there was a mosaic on his face just now, how can I be so sure that was He Ye? If I go upstairs now, He Ye will definitely still be lying in bed, and he'll definitely be upset that I didn't bring him dinner. He can only eat porridge in the hospital, he must want to come back and have a good meal! It must be like that, it must be. Oh right, I think his favorite is braised pig's trotters, how could I forget to bring some up! Strange, why do I suddenly feel like crying? Why do I suddenly feel so heartbroken..."

Suddenly, a person came down the stairs, cursing and saying, "This is really unbelievable! Where did He Ye, a patient, go instead of lying in bed? He even locked the door, knowing full well that I never carry keys with me."

Gu Feng recognized the person as Zhuang Yu, who shared a dorm room with He Ye. After hearing those words, he felt a pang of pain in his heart...

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Volume 1, Chapter 13: Farewell to an Old Friend

Zhuang Yu clearly didn't notice Gu Feng by the stairs, as he was focused on returning to the dojo to get the key from his roommate.

Gu Feng felt as if his feet were weighed down by a thousand pounds, and it took him most of his strength to climb even a single step...

Lamenting the fact he so desperately didn't want to believe, Gu Feng stared blankly at the closed iron gate in front of him, completely motionless.

At this moment, Ah Mao and Xiao Bing appeared at the entrance of the building. They looked up at Gu Feng and just watched him quietly.

He Ye was one of Gu Feng's best friends in the Taekwondo club. Their close relationship could be described as that of best buddies. Whenever Gu Feng was delayed and had no way to get home, He Ye would always reluctantly give up half of his bed so that Gu Feng could sleep with him. When the senior brother, the nemesis of the karate club, coveted the other two clubs' Olympic qualification and launched a crazy challenge against them, only Gu Feng and He Ye remained in the taekwondo club, often losing, but never losing face.

Thinking that such a good friend might really be gone... Gu Feng could no longer calm down. He looked at the heavy iron gate and felt like he wanted to escape, like none of today's events had happened, and like continuing to roam the Sandao Society with He Ye.

Gu Feng placed his hand on the door, and a cool breeze came through, calming his thoughts.

"He Ye!" Gu Feng called softly. There was no response.

"He Ye, are you there?" Gu Feng called out again.

There was still no sound for a long time.

"I know you're in there. Stop playing around and open the door."

As he listened to his own voice echoing in the space for a long time, Gu Feng felt a chill in his heart.

"Bang!" Gu Feng kicked the door. "Open the door for me! This isn't fun, is it?"

"Bang bang bang~~~~" Gu Feng kept banging on the door, shouting almost nervously, "Open the door, open the door, I know you're in there, open the door now!"

Ah Mao and the other two couldn't stand it anymore, so they rushed over, kicked the door, and shouted wildly.

"Hey, downstairs, we can't stand your noise!" A head popped down the stairs and shouted at Gu Feng and the others.

"You bastard, if you call me again I'll kill you!" Gu Feng glared at him and cursed.

The man was startled, ducked his head, and quickly dodged away.

"You guys move aside," Gu Feng said, taking a few steps back.

Ah Mao and the other man understood each other perfectly, knowing that he was going to kick open the iron gate, so they stepped back.

Iron gates aren't made of wood, after all; even with Gu Feng's superhuman leg strength, he could only make it slam shut once.

Kick it again, but it won't open. Kick it again, but it still won't open...

Gu Feng repeated that action tirelessly...

After a while, a figure appeared at the bottom of the stairs. As soon as he got downstairs, he heard a loud banging sound. He climbed up in confusion and saw Gu Feng kicking the dormitory door. He exclaimed in surprise, "Gu Feng, what's wrong with you? Don't use an iron door to practice your legs!"

Gu Feng saw that it was Zhuang Yu and knew that he had brought the key up. He said breathlessly, "Open the door quickly."