Leveling Up With My Pet

Chapter 6 The Shell Technique Skill

?"Damn !!!!! , It's him."

Liu Yong immediately recognized Cai Houping as Cai was a notorious street sneaker in the neighbourhood. Liu knew Cai's reputation for being involved in various illegal related to sneakers and was familiar with his actions in the area.

This history and character made it easy for Liu to identify Cai when he saw him.

Cai Houping also came to a sudden halt and grinned at Liu Yong,

and asked, "Hey man, do you have any idea who I am?"

Cai's confident and casual demeanor suggested that he was aware of his reputation and was proud of it.

His smile indicated that he was pleased to have caught Liu's attention and was eager to see his reaction.

It appeared that Cai was trying to assert dominance and gauge Liu's recognition and respect for his street reputation.

Sensing that Cai Houping had ill intentions and was known for his fraudulent street activities, Liu Yong cautiously shook his head. He didn't want to get into trouble for himself without a valid reason. Liu's cautiousness and desire to avoid conflicts led him to leave the situation and move on.

He didn't want to engage with someone with having notorious reputation who might cause him harm. Liu's decision to leave demonstrated his intelligence and ability to assess and avoid dangerous situations.

Liu Yong's thoughts were:

"It's not that I'm scared of Cai Houping. We're both alone here, so why should I feel intimidated by him? I have no reason to be afraid of him."

Liu's words revealed his courage and determination not to be intimidated by others, even those with a bad reputation. He acknowledged that he was not afraid of Cai. Liu's boldness showed he was confident and let fear not control his decisions.

However, it's important to note that being fearless doesn't always equate to being reckless, and it's always wise to assess potential danger before making decisions.

" I just don't want to cause trouble for myself."

Cai Houping was not one to let a potential opportunity slip away. The plan of letting Liu Yong leave without taking advantage of the situation was unacceptable to him. Cai quickly caught up to Liu and blocked his path, preventing him from leaving. Cai's actions showed that he was determined to take control of the situation and assert his dominance over Liu.

"Hey bro, I noticed that you sold a gold chain and made a profit of over 10,000 yuan," said Cai Houping, addressing Liu Yong.

"Oh!, I see "

In an instant, Liu Yong comprehended the situation. He realized Cai Houping was trying to take advantage of him and his recent financial gain. Liu's quick understanding of the situation demonstrated his intelligence and ability to assess a situation and understand the motives of others.

He could see through Cai's attempt to manipulate him and prepared to handle the situation accordingly.

Seeing that he sold a gold chain, he was jealous.

"I've been going through a bit of a financial crunch lately and had to sell my gold chain, which I've had for many years," replied Liu Yong calmly. "Is there a problem?"

HeHe...….

Cai Houping replied with a cold smile, "Of course, there's no problem. But I've been short on cash lately, my friend. Can you lend me 10,000 yuan to get by?"

It is snatching rather than borrowing.

Liu Yong understood that even if Cai presented it as a loan, there was no intention of repayment. He was not foolish, so he also chuckled. Liu's laughter indicated that he was not intimidated by Cai's aggressive behaviour and was ready to handle the situation.

However, Liu's laughter was a form of ridicule towards Cai Houping.

"WHY WON'T YOU BORROW IT?"

Cai Houping then took out a small knife and started to play with it in his hand.

He said threateningly,

"Make your decision quickly, or I'll get rough. You know there's no surveillance in this alley."

Cai's actions and words showed that he was not intimidated by Liu's previous response and was willing to resort to violence to get what he wanted.

The knife in his hand indicated that he had prepared to use force if necessary. The fact that he mentioned the lack of surveillance in the alley showed that he knew no one was there to witness and that he felt comfortable using violence.

After seeing the knife in Cai's hand, Liu Yong got intimidated. He knew a knife could kill someone's life instantly if improperly used. Liu's fear was understandable in such gravity of the situation. He faced a dangerous individual unafraid to use violence to get what he wanted.

But it needs to be reconciled to give the money to the other party like this.

Liu Yong knew he had worked hard to earn his small fortune and was not about to give it away easily. He realized that giving Cai Houping 10,000 yuan would mean giving away a significant portion of his hard-earned money. Liu couldn't decide to part with his money, especially not with someone like Cai, who had no intention of paying it back.

Liu Yong's mind spun quickly, and suddenly he had an idea.

"Old Hu, why are you here? I was about to call you!"

"WHAT !!!!!!!"

"Is anyone coming?"

Upon witnessing Liu Yong's unusual behaviour, Cai Houping's initial reaction was to turn his head and look over his shoulder.

Good Chance!

It was the opportunity that Liu Yong had been waiting for a long time. Taking advantage of the situation, he swiftly struck Cai Houping in the wrist, causing him to drop his knife.

"CLANNNNNGGGGGGGGGGGG!"

As the knife hit the ground, Liu Yong quickly kicked it away, sending it flying out of reach.

"Ouch!"

Cai Houping let out a yell. He realized that Liu had fooled him. He was out of breath, and his expression became angry.

"You little brat, you've been playing me!"

He spat out, clearly frustrated by the situation.

Liu Yong sneered at Cai Houping's words and retorted,

"With your intelligence, you still want to steal my money? I'm laughing myself to death."

Cai Houping's anger reached a boiling point, and he dropped the pretense of being friendly. He picked up a brick from the ground and swung it at Liu Yong.

He is a man of the streets, prone to fighting, and has gained knowledge from his encounters.

On the other hand, Liu Yong had always been a good-natured young man who never fought.

He managed to avoid the first strike but unfortunately couldn't get away from the second one and was hit on the back with a brick by Cai Houping.

"Boom!"

A dull thud echoed because of a solid hit made. Cai Houping inwardly rejoiced,

"Ah, this slap will surely knock the boy down to the ground."

" WHAT THE F**CK ?"

"Why does he act like nothing is wrong?!"

Liu Yong was surprised when he got stuck with the brick, but to his amazement, he felt no pain. It was as if he had a tickled.

"Whoa!, Why am I not hurt?"

"The strength is so small?".

"NO!"

Liu Yong soon realized that it wasn't that the opponent was weak, but it might be because of the first-level tortoise shell technique.

" Well, it must be the reason for the tortoise-shell technique!"

Upon realizing this, Liu Yong's fear dissipated. Many bricks were lying nearby, likely left over from some construction project.

Regardless, he grabbed one of the bricks and used it as a weapon, engaging in a fight with Cai Houping.

"Boom!"

Liu Yong got another hit but also managed to strike Cai Houping in return.

The brick hit him hard, and since he had no tortoise-shell technique, it was no laughing matter.

Cai Houping cried loudly, "Oh, it hurts me to death."

Cai Houping felt a sudden, sharp pain like a searing hot iron rod thrust into his shoulder as another brick fell from the scaffolding above and hit him.

He was knocked off of his feet and onto the ground, and he could feel the swelling and tenderness beginning to set in.

He tried to move his shoulder and found that he could only move it to a limited extent. He knew he would be in for a few days of pain and immobility.

Cai Houping is about to cry.

He raised his fist, ready to strike Liu Yong, but there was no visible reaction with every blow he landed. He quickly grew frustrated and soon stopped, realizing he could not win the fight.

Liu Yong got hit in the face with a brick, the impact landing squarely on his nose, yet he remained unscathed. Miraculously, he was still alive and healthy, despite the force of the blow.

"Oh, My God!"

"Is he cheating, or is my strength too weak?

Cai said

"Boom!"

Liu Yong had a brick and seized the chance to slap Cai Houping in the face. The frontal shot had a good impact.

A scream!

It's like killing a pig!

Despite having no financial woes, Cai Houping's nosebleed was so excruciating that it caused tears to stream down his face.

Liu Yong took another brick and struck Cai Houping on the head, causing a large gash. Blood instantly began to flow profusely from the wound as Liu Yong mercilessly broke open the scoop with his violent actions.

"If things keep going like this, you'll end up getting killed right here and have your picture taken,"

Liu warned Cai.

Cai Houping had no fighting spirit, so he dropped the brick and ran away on two legs, fearing that Liu Yong would catch up.

Liu Yong has no intention of chasing after him.

With one hand tightly clutching a brick and the other hand extended towards the retreating Cai Houping, Liu Yong yelled at the top of his lungs,

"Come on, try to take my money if you dare!"

After his outburst, Liu Yong realized that the anger within was boiling over, so he let go of the brick in his hand. He then made his way back to his rented house.

Upon reaching home, Liu Yong removed his clothes and examined them thoroughly. After finding no damage, he felt a sense of relief and happiness wash over him.

"Little snapping turtle, I love you so much!"

"The tortoise-shell technique is awesome!"

Other than some dirt on his clothes, there were no signs of redness, swelling, or other abnormalities on his body. He was completely unharmed.

He remembered that his arm got struck with a brick earlier. Upon inspection, he found nothing unusual about the affected area that appeared normal.

Immediately, Liu Yong felt relieved.

Feeling much better, Liu Yong retrieved his mobile phone to check the 14,000 yuan and called Hu Shijun.

"Junzi, are you free? How about we go to Liuji to eat seafood tonight?"

When Hu Shijun answered the phone, he was momentarily taken aback, then spoke puzzledly:

"Brother Yong, what's going on? You're rich now?"

Hua Hai City is a bustling international metropolis with high living costs. Despite being a coastal city, seafood is inexpensive.

Liu Ji Seafood is considered a high-end restaurant, where dining on seafood for two people can easily cost hundreds of dollars, and if one is careful, the bill could be at most one thousand dollars.

Feeling Hu Shijun's surprise, Liu Yong laughed happily,

"That's right, I made a small fortune today, let's go to a little extravagance."

"WoW, Really?"

Despite some lingering skepticism, Hu Shijun was already beginning to sound a little surprised. There was a hint of amazement in his voice.

"Hurry up and come over here! I hit the jackpot and made a small fortune. It's my treat, and we will eat at Liu Ji Seafood!"

Exclaimed Liu Yong.

"Really, okay, I'll come over!"

Finally believing Liu Yong, Hu Shijun was ecstatic and overjoyed, thrilled for his friend's success.

He has been worried about Liu Yong, but he was so lucky that he made a small fortune.

"I have to find out just how much this 'small fortune' that Brother Yong is talking about really is!".

Hu Shijun thought to himself.