I am truly the Monkey King

Qinyuan Province, Weiyang City, New District!

Surrounded by tall buildings and flashing neon lights, the splendor of this ancient city was on full display.

"Everything is so wonderful now, I must protect this prosperity!" Su Hang withdrew his gaze, "Qingdai, drop me off at the next intersection."

"I want to ask you for a small favor." Tang Lifen looked at him, her beautiful eyes clear and bright, "Last time in Yanjing, Liu Qing hired a bodyguard at the Innate Initial Stage, who turned my two bodyguards into pig heads. Help me get back at them at the gathering tonight."

Hearing the name Liu Qing, Su Hang twitched his eyelid and refused directly, "I'm not interested in the cutthroat rivalry of the entertainment circle. Stop the car!"

"If you help me with this, whatever you want to eat tonight is on me," Tang Lifen said with a sweet smile.

"Er Hang, just surrender obediently." Li Qingdai laughed.

Su Hang ignored Li Qingdai and said, "Wouldn't it be more satisfying for you to do it yourself?"

"Are you going or not? If you don't, don't even think about asking me for help in the future," Tang Lifen said, her smile gone as she pulled a face.

Su Hang needed to find Qiu Jing, and it was inevitable that he would need Tang Lifen's help, so he reluctantly agreed.

He looked up Liu Qing's detailed information on his phone. Liu Qing had debuted seven or eight years earlier than Tang Lifen and had been the queen of TV drama viewership.

After that, she ventured into the movie industry, initially starring in many classic films and even winning two Best Actress awards. However, the movies she made in the past two years had all flopped, and her return to TV dramas received a lukewarm response.

Currently, she was in a very awkward position.

Twenty minutes later, the car stopped in front of Phoenix Perch Club.

Su Hang stuffed his hands into his pockets and sauntered toward the entrance. As soon as he entered, a waiter came up to greet him.

"We're invited by Liu Qing," Su Hang said lazily.

"Very well, sir, please follow me!" The waiter led the way.

"This guy really knows how to steal the spotlight, making us look like his followers," Li Qingdai grumbled through her gritted teeth, itching to kick Su Hang in the butt.

Tang Lifen directly grabbed Su Hang's clothes, pulling him back, and then strutted ahead proudly, like an arrogant peacock.

At the door of a room on the third floor, the waiter pushed the door open and turned to Su Hang, "Sir, please come in!"

Tang Lifen's face darkened instantly; was the waiter blind? He didn't see that she was the invited guest of honor.

"Feifei's here! I've been waiting for you for so long," a young woman stood up to greet her.

This woman was none other than Liu Qing. Dressed in a light blue long dress that day, she exuded an ethereal and transcendent charm, displaying her beauty to the fullest.

When Liu Qing saw him, her gaze darted away, and she appeared somewhat uneasy.

Li Qingdai and Tang Lifen exchanged a glance, a hint of mischief flickering in their eyes.

Walking on high heels, Tang Lifen leaned in close to Liu Qing and whispered, "I've brought your hero here. Surprise or not, unexpected or not?"

Liu Qing rolled her eyes at Tang Lifen and sneakily sized up Su Hang, her heart brimming with intense curiosity.

"Su Hang, what are you doing here?" a surprised voice suddenly rang out, clear, sweet and with a hint of innocence.

It was a petite woman with a trace of naivety in her eyes, charming and vivacious, innocent and cute.

Su Hang smiled and nodded; this woman was his first love, the school beauty of Mei County High School, Ye Chuqing.

More than a year ago, he had entered Tian Ce Martial Arts Academy, while Ye Chuqing had gone to the Film Academy, and their contact had gradually decreased.

"Qingqing, who is this? Do you know him?" Beside Ye Chuqing stood a woman with a foxy face and enchanting appeal.

This was Ye Chuqing's aunt, Ye Mei, a nearly first-rate actress known for portraying mistresses and fox spirits.

Ye Chuqing, a little shy, said, "He's my boyfriend!"

"He's the one who got into Huaxia University, brought glory to his family, but ended up at some lousy Martial Arts Institute," Ye Mei glared with her soul-stealing eyes, "Didn't I tell you to break up with him long ago? Mixing with such a dunce will only hold you back and affect your future development."

"What's wrong with being a country person? Sister Liu also comes from the countryside," Li Qingdai looked at Ye Mei with distaste.

Ye Mei snorted lightly, a sneer tugging at her mouth. "He's not even in the same league as Sister Liu."

"Su Hang, nice to meet you. Can you give me your WeChat? We should have a chat when we get the chance," suddenly spoke Liu Qing.

Ye Mei's face drained of color as if she'd been slapped publicly, struggling to maintain her composure.

"Yesterday, Su Hang slaughtered several demon cultivators from the Foreign Land at Forget-Me Mountain in Mei County, foiling their grand conspiracy and saving five hundred thousand citizens of Mei County. For this deed alone, he deserves the utmost respect from anyone in Huaxia," Li Qingdai said with a cold smile. "Should word get out of how Ye Mei has been treating him..."

"Enough with these useless chats with such riffraff," Su Hang interrupted Li Qingdai, his patience wearing thin. He was never known for his good temper and wouldn't hesitate to retaliate against those who crossed him with malice. "I'm here for two things—sparring and eating."

He picked up the menu, called over a waiter, ordered a heap of dishes, then turned to the black-clad man beside Liu Qing. The man, an Innate Initial Stage cultivator, said, "Last time, you turned one of Tang Lifen's guys into a pig's head. Today, Tang Lifen sent me to return the favor. No hard feelings, right?"

"You're still supporting that country bumpkin, huh? Look, he's come specifically for you," Ye Mei said to Liu Qing.

Liu Qing responded calmly, "It's just a friendly exchange, nothing about facing off."

"Ji Bei Eight Harmony Fists, Tong Changfeng!" The black-clad man said coldly with clenched fists. "May I inquire who you are...?"

"A sophomore from Tian Ce Martial Arts Academy, Su Hang."

Upon hearing Su Hang's name, the black-clad man, Liu Qing, and Ye Chuqing all turned their heads in unison to look at another woman beside Ye Mei.

This woman, in her thirties or forties, was tall and voluptuous, yet her eyes radiated an icy chill.

"Let me introduce you, this is Senior Professor Qiao Nuan from Tian Ce Martial Arts Academy, a Grandmaster," Liu Qing said to Su Hang with a smile. "Oh, and her brother is the President of Tian Ce Martial Arts Academy, a renowned Mysterious Scholar."

"What a coincidence, your first love and a young maiden set on breaking you two apart, and a teacher to boot. Interesting, very interesting..." Tang Lifen seemed eager for more chaos.

Qiao Nuan lifted her eyelids and looked disdainfully at Su Hang. Commanding as ever, she said, "Apologize right now to Tong Changfeng and my best friend Ye Mei, and then get lost. This place is not meant for strays like you."

"Moron," Su Hang said with a sideways glance at Qiao Nuan.

"What did you say? Say it again to me," demanded Qiao Nuan, her body quivering with rage.

"Asking for insults just proves you're a moron," Su Hang retorted, pursing his lips as he turned to Tong Changfeng. "I'm giving you the chance to strike first."

"A mere college student isn't worthy of sparring with me," Tong Changfeng sneered, his opinion of Su Hang dropping on learning of his background.

Li Qingdai shook her head secretly; poor man, Su Hang was no ordinary Martial Arts Institute student.

He killed Innate Realm demon cultivators as easily as stepping on ants.

Putting on such airs in front of him was akin to begging for a beating.

Su Hang released a trace of his aura, revealing his Innate Cultivation.

"Interesting, now you've earned the right," Tong Changfeng conceded with a faint smile, "but I'll have you on the ground within three moves."

Seeing Tong Changfeng brimming with confidence, Li Qingdai felt pity and reminded him, "Su Hang has slain Innate-level demon cultivators."

Su Hang sat back in his chair, sipped his coffee and then looked backs at Tong Changfeng, "What are you dawdling for? Hurry up and make your move. If even a single drop spills from the coffee in my left hand, consider it my loss."

"Arrogant!" Tong Changfeng's anger surged instantly. He even took Li Qingdai's reminder as mockery and provocation from his opponent.

"Don't hold back, hit with the intent to kill. I'll take care of any consequences," said Qiao Nuan, her tone as biting as a chilly breeze.

"This coffee's not bad. Waiter, another cup for me," Su Hang said, as if Qiao Nuan and Tong Changfeng were of no consequence.

Li Qingdai then turned her gaze to Ye Chuqing, who wanted to speak up to deter Qiao Nuan but was stopped by Ye Mei.

The girl was too soft-hearted. Her romance with Su Hang was unlikely to have a happy ending.

"It's only a spar, so there's no need for harsh blows," Liu Qing chimed in softly and melodiously.

"Got it. I'll try not to use too much force. I won't turn him into a pig's head," Su Hang said listlessly.

Liu Qing's face was lined with frustration; she was obviously speaking to Tong Changfeng. With Su Hang baiting Tong Changfeng like that, it would be surprising if Tong didn't end up hospitalizing him.

She had seen Tong Changfeng's prowess many times before; unfazed by guns, he could take on dozens single-handedly with ease.