Unrivaled Soldier in the City-Chapter 226 Silent Slap

Lin Kuang hadn't used his full strength in that palm strike. It was merely intended to humiliate Chen Shaowen. Otherwise, that one blow would have been powerful enough to kill him.

Naturally, old foxes like Yang Wucheng and Chen Zhongrui saw right through it.

Yang Wucheng chuckled to himself, finding Lin Kuang's methods much to his liking. On the surface, however, his expression remained impassive—a skill he had mastered as an old fox.

Chen Zhongrui's expression turned ugly. His son's disgrace was his own—there was no distinction. Yet, in the next moment, a smile returned to his face as if nothing had happened. Such pretense and forbearance were beyond the capabilities of an ordinary person.

Lin Kuang's gaze swept over Chen Zhongrui, and a sense of vigilance immediately arose within him. You have to be constantly on guard when dealing with an old fox like this, or he'll sell you out and you'll be the one helping him count the money.

Just then, Chen Shaowen leaped up from the ground, staring at Lin Kuang with eyes full of murderous intent. His face was flushed red from his earlier posture, resembling a monkey's rear end—so bright it could serve as a traffic light.

"Mr. Chen, you have lost," Lin Kuang said coolly, his indifferent tone an invisible slap across Chen Shaowen's face.

A silent slap makes no sound, but it hurts far more.

Chen Shaowen's expression became extremely ugly, his fists clenched tight. He wanted to lash out but had no excuse.

Just then, Chen Zhongrui said with a smile, "Shaowen, a loss is a loss. We of the Chen Family can afford to lose." His voice was calm, as if the matter was of no consequence. His gaze toward Lin Kuang was even filled with admiration, as though he genuinely approved of him.

Lin Kuang offered a polite smile, maintaining the necessary respect on the surface. Of course, if he hadn't been so perceptive, he might have been fooled by Chen Zhongrui's performance. But that was not the case, as he could clearly feel Chen Zhongrui's killing intent.

Hearing his father's words, Chen Shaowen took a deep breath, and the redness in his face subsided. "I understand, Father."

He then turned back to Lin Kuang and bowed slightly, conceding defeat. "Lin Kuang, next time, I will defeat you!" he said calmly, but deep in his eyes glinted a cold, murderous intent.

Hearing this, Lin Kuang shrugged and smiled faintly. "Of course. You're welcome anytime. I hope your strength has noticeably increased by the next time we meet, Mr. Chen."

Lin Kuang didn't say the rest, but Chen Shaowen understood: if his strength didn't improve significantly, Lin Kuang wouldn't consider him a worthy opponent.

Chen Shaowen nodded. "Alright, until next time!"

With those words, he turned and walked over to Chen Zhongrui, standing beside him with his head bowed.

At this point, Yang Wucheng laughed. "Nephew Shaowen, don't take it to heart. It was just a casual spar. Besides, victory and defeat are constants in a warrior's life. Like you said, there's always a next time; you'll have another chance. Anyway, it's getting late. Third Brother, you've just arrived in East Sea. Please, allow your little brother here to treat you to a drink." As he spoke, Yang Wucheng turned his gaze toward Chen Zhongrui.

"No, thank you, Wucheng. Perhaps next time. I need to take Shaowen to see an old friend, and we're short on time. If we stop for a meal, we might be late. Let's drink together next time. I really do have other things to attend to," Chen Zhongrui said with a smile, his tone utterly sincere.

Yang Wucheng understood. He's still angry. Besides, he has no face to stay for dinner now.

With that thought, Yang Wucheng smiled. "Alright, Third Brother, then we'll do it next time. You'll be in East Sea for a while anyway, so we can meet then. I won't keep you from your appointment." As he spoke, his expression was just as sincere as Chen Zhongrui's.

Hearing this, Chen Zhongrui nodded. "Alright then. Until next time. Wucheng, Shaowen and I will be going. We'll meet again when we have time."

"Alright, Third Brother. Let me see you out," Yang Wucheng said, smiling again.

"No need. Shaowen and I will walk for a bit. My old friend is picking us up nearby. Let's not stand on ceremony," Chen Zhongrui replied with a smile of his own.

Yang Wucheng nodded and dropped the pleasantries. "Very well. In that case, Third Brother, until next time."

"Yes. We'll be off now."

With that, Chen Zhongrui turned and left with Chen Shaowen. Yang Wucheng and Zhang Qian walked them to the main gate. Only after watching them disappear into the distance did the two return to the manor.

However, the smile had vanished from Yang Wucheng's face, replaced by a solemn expression.

Just then, Lin Kuang, Yang Ruotong, Yang Ruoxi, and little Xinxin walked over. Seeing Yang Wucheng's grim face, Lin Kuang couldn't help but ask with a smile, "Uncle Yang, what's wrong?"

"What's wrong? You're asking me what's wrong?" Yang Wucheng said irritably.

"Ahem, I'm a bit slow, Uncle Yang. Please, enlighten me," Lin Kuang said, looking embarrassed.

"Stop playing dumb with me. Come on, let's talk inside," Yang Wucheng scolded playfully. Everyone then filed into the living room and took their seats.

"Kid, you've really offended that old fox Chen Zhongrui this time. You'll need to be careful from now on," Yang Wucheng said, smiling. However, his gaze held no hint of blame. On the contrary, it was filled with admiration, as he was very pleased with Lin Kuang's actions.

"Ahem, Third Master Chen is a man of stature. Surely he wouldn't be so petty?" Lin Kuang asked tentatively.

"Come on, stop playing dumb. Don't tell me you didn't feel the killing intent Chen Zhongrui directed at you? That guy is a classic smiling tiger—says one thing and does another. But you have to admit, he's incredibly smooth," Yang Wucheng said with a laugh. Despite having offended Chen Zhongrui, he was in a good mood. 𝚏𝗿𝗲𝐞𝐰𝚎𝕓𝐧𝚘𝘃𝗲𝐥.𝐜𝚘𝕞

After all, the incident began because of Yang Ruoxi. Naturally, it was also related to Lin Kuang, since his relationship with her was all but confirmed. What mattered most to Yang Wucheng was Lin Kuang's attitude toward Yang Ruoxi, which pleased him greatly. As a father, his greatest wish was for his daughter to be happy. Lin Kuang's performance perfectly matched what Yang Wucheng wanted in a future son-in-law, and that was enough.

Moreover, Yang Wucheng was aware of Lin Kuang's background. With his personal power and the forces behind him, even a formidable Ancient Martial Arts family like the Chens probably wouldn't dare to make a real move against him. Therefore, Yang Wucheng wasn't too worried about Lin Kuang. What he worried about was his own daughter.