"What the Heretic Gods are after, we do not know, but we would do well to keep them outside our door, lest we incur irreparable consequences,"
Xue Jing cocked his head, "So what should we do, then?"
Otogirusu spoke softly:
"That's exactly what we 'Troublemakers' are doing."
"Raise the 'temperature' of the entire world, make it as lively as possible, make it more complicated..."
"Well, this might be a little hard to understand. Let's use an analogy."
Otogirusu thought for a mont, then said:
"If we view the world we live in as a computer, then the interference of the Heretic Gods is like a relentless, unstoppable virus slowly invading."
"What we are doing is making the entire computer work as much as possible, increasing the difficulty for the virus to invade..."
"This analogy might be inappropriate, but in any case, that's how it is."
Xue Jing noncommittally said, "Oh? From what you're saying, you guys are actually doing a righteous deed for the benefit of the world?"
Otogirusu shook her head, laughing, "I have no intention of crowning myself with a hat written with the na of justice... The other mbers of the 'Troublemaker' feel the sa."
"Terrorist organization, shit-stirrers, brats, lunatics... these assessnts and definitions of Troublemaker are all correct, everyone in the organization is just causing trouble according to their own thoughts."
"But just maybe, soone, for a purpose that might be called 'justice,' has brought these lunatics together, allowing them to make an even bigger ss, more joyously."
Xue Jing raised an eyebrow:
"Hmm? And you're inviting because you think I'm a lunatic as well?"
Otogirusu shook her head, "Of course not... It's just that so people, even if they're not lunatics, can create havoc that is no less than that of a lunatic."
He smiled aningfully.
"Xue Jun, soone has made a judgnt about you, designating you as soone who will inevitably cause significant trouble."
Xue Jing's mouth twitched, "Who?"
Which bastard was slandering him.
He, a person so law-abiding and ticulous, how could he possibly cause any trouble.
Wasn't this just a pure sar?
Otogirusu stroked his chin, "Hmm... I can't say, but if you, Xue Jun, join us, you'll find out imdiately."
Xue Jing stood up and slowly said, "I'll consider it."
"Then, we've had our tea and said our piece, so let's call it a day. I will take my leave now, Suzuka."
Otogirusu also stood up, laughing lightly, "Xue Jun, I look forward to seeing you at the arena."
Xue Jing nodded, " too."
With that, he turned and headed toward the door.
At the doorway, the sliding door was pushed open, and Ruo Gong Taiping stood outside, bowing respectfully to Xue Jing.
"Lord Jing."
Xue Jing glanced at him, nodded, and, led by Taiping, walked out of the Dojo.
On the way, Xue Jing followed behind Ruo Gong Taiping, looked at the deserted Dojo, and casually said:
"Mr. Taiping."
Ruo Gong Taiping paused for a mont, then smiled bitterly, "It's Taiping, Lord Jing."
Xue Jing, who couldn't rember nas due to the side effects of "Proof of Love," waved his hand, "It's all the sa."
"Why is there no one in your Dojo?"
"The disciples are noisy on ordinary days; I was afraid they'd disturb the young master..."
...
After leaving the Dojo, Xue Jing, having nothing to do, decided to go back to Zhige Base for Martial Arts Practice.
Yuan City was vast, more than twenty tis larger than Qingcheng; Zhige Base was located in B3 District, quite far from A3 District. Even with Xue Jing's speed, if he were to run there, it would take a long ti, so he'd have to take the high-speed monorail train back.
On the way to the train station, Miao Miao spoke:
"What do you think about what Otogirusu said?"
Xue Jing shook his head and said, "I don't quite believe his rhetoric, but I also don't rule out the possibility that what he's saying is all true."
"So what are you planning to do? The Troublemaker Club is officially defined as a terrorist organization; are you going to call the police and arrest him?" Miao Miao wondered.
Xue Jing waved his hand and said, "How could I possibly call the police? He is the third heir to the Otogi Zaibatsu, an important figure in the Far East. Just on my word, claiming he's a mber of a terrorist organization, the authorities would instead take into custody and accuse of harboring ill intent and causing discord in the friendly relations between the two countries..."
Miao Miao said, "Then what do we do? Do nothing and act as if nothing happened?"
Xue Jing said proudly, "Hmm, this is where your knowledge falls short. You can't solve everything on your own."
"For things you can't handle, you entrust them to those who can."
He reached into his pocket and took out his phone.
"When in doubt, call Youqing A Dream."
Miao Miao pursed her lips and uttered a light, unintelligible hum.
Xue Jing opened his contacts, found the number saved as Wu Youqing, and dialed it.
He didn't have to wait long, after just two beeps, the call was answered.
"Hello?"
A calming and pleasant voice ca from the receiver, Xue Jing wanted to banter with Wu Youqing as usual, but under the gaze of a pair of erald, vertical pupils, he inexplicably felt sowhat guilty and refrained from doing so, simply clearing his throat and began reporting seriously:
"BOSS, here's the situation: I've just made contact with Otogirusu..."
He detailed everything Otogirusu had said, including his mbership in the Troublemaker Club and the purpose of the organization.
After listening, Wu Youqing on the other end of the call reflected for a mont and then said:
Stay connected with empire
"I see, I understand. Whether what he said is true or not, you don't need to deal with this matter or respond to his invitation. I'll go verify and handle it."
Xue Jing nodded and said, "I understand."
"However, if the identity he revealed is true, then it's a bit of bad news that the Troublemaker Club has taken the initiative to contact you."
Wu Youqing gave it so thought, then said.
"According to what Otogirusu claid, there must be soone in the Troublemaker Club who can see through the 'abnormality' on you and has taken notice of you. Whatever the reason, if you have had dealings with this organization, you're likely to be in for a heap of trouble, so from now on, be more vigilant."
Xue Jing replied calmly, "No problem, I'm used to it."
He had given up resisting his knack for attracting trouble, adopting a stance of dealing with whatever ca his way head-on.
Let them all co if they dare; I'll knock you all scatter with one punch!
"By the way, BOSS, speaking of which, is there really an 'abnormality' on ?"
Xue Jing asked with puzzlent.
Otogirusu had indicated he was designated as soone who would cause great chaos... Xue Jing was skeptical, but words from Wu Youqing always carried weight in his eyes.
If she ntioned an 'abnormality' on him, then Xue Jing had to take it seriously.
Wu Youqing humd softly and said, "We'll talk about that later, it's a bit complicated to explain in a short ti."
Xue Jing nodded and said, "Understood."
After talking for a few more monts, Xue Jing hung up the call.
...
The next day at noon, in the living room of the Zhige Base residence, Xue Jing sat on the sofa, playing a holographic video with his bracelet.
It was a live stream, and there was a line of text at the bottom.
[U19 Unrestricted Fighting Competition – Final Draw Ceremony, Starting Soon]
Xue Jing didn't have to wait long, and the screen soon switched to the live scene.
On stage, the host in a suit and tie held a microphone, overseeing the draw ceremony.
Soon, it was ti to introduce the competitors; Xue Jing's avatar was also among them, displayed on the screen at the back of the stage.
There was nothing special about the introductions; it was a very formulaic description of the na, style, and master of each contestant, and that was it.
Soon, all the competitors had been introduced, and the drawing officially began.
On stage, a burly middle-aged man in charge of the draw took a drawing ball from the box, opened it, pulled out the slip of paper inside, and unfolded it in front of the cara.
Number one contestant—Xue Jing.
...
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