Chapter 26: Chapter 26: The Power Gap of an Instant Kill! Business Card

Let the world fall silent, and listen to the sound of bones breaking.

It was just the strength of two fingers, but they were Lu Ce’s two fingers!

The opponent’s jaw was instantly crushed, along with the entire joint being dislocated! This would prevent any more shouting or speech.

"Bro, since you’ve already lost your mind, I won’t hold back anymore…"

A Strength stat of 10 was already beyond the limits of a normal human. And now, Lu Ce had 24!

In reality, he had already held back. If he had gone all out, it wouldn’t just be a shattered jaw—it would be a shattered skull.

Boom!

The immense impact, combined with Lu Ce leveraging his fingers to redirect the force, caused the mindless opponent to slam headfirst into the wall behind him!

At the same time, Lu Ce subtly shifted his body to the side, "dodging" the attack.

Bricks shattered, debris flew everywhere—it was hard to tell whether it was the opponent’s own brute strength or if Lu Ce’s power had amplified the impact.

A massive web of cracks spread across the wall, looking like it was about to collapse.

Beyond the wall was the school campus. By now, Liu Peng’s enormous body had gone limp, his head smashing through the wall and sticking out on the other side.

He was completely unconscious.

The whole process happened in an instant. The distance between the two was barely five meters—from the moment Liu Peng charged to him knocking himself out—it all took less than a second.

Lu Ce had only made his move the moment the opponent’s body blocked him from view—so fast that there was no visible indication.

Zhao Jiacheng had just rushed to the scene, planting his feet firmly on the ground, staring blankly at the scene before him, at a complete loss for words.

His gaze shifted between Lu Ce and the unconscious giant on the ground, his mind struggling to process what had just happened.

From his perspective, Lu Ce had provoked the opponent, who then went berserk and charged at him. Lu Ce had stood completely still.

Then, in an instant, he dodged somehow, and the opponent ended up knocking himself out against the wall.

The whole situation carried a strange sense of ease, completely at odds with the tension from before. The contrast was almost absurd.

Just moments ago, Zhao Jiacheng had been gritting his teeth in panic, even mentally preparing for the worst—Lu Ce getting severely injured or even dying, and himself being held responsible for a life.

But now… everything was fine?

Not just him, but many of the students in the crowd had gasped when Liu Peng charged. Some had been furiously pressing their phone cameras while squeezing their eyes shut.

Now, seeing Lu Ce completely unharmed, a strange silence settled over the crowd—as if this wasn’t how things were supposed to play out.

"You…?"

Zhao Jiacheng frowned at Lu Ce, scanning him up and down. Seeing that Lu Ce appeared completely unscathed, he hesitated.

"He knocked himself out. Don’t try to frame me, I don’t have to take any responsibility for this, right?" Lu Ce quickly said.

Zhao Jiacheng: ?

"That’s what you’re worried about?" Zhao Jiacheng felt an instant headache—this kid’s thought process seemed completely off. "Are you okay?"

"Does emotional damage count? I’ve suffered serious psychological trauma—can I apply for government compensation?" Lu Ce argued righteously.

Zhao Jiacheng: ……

"Forget it, as long as you’re fine."

"But in the future, don’t try to play hero like this again. I heard you deliberately lured the lunatic away to protect your classmates."

"You should prioritize your own safety."

Lu Ce: ?

Wait, where the hell did that come from? What kind of ridiculous misunderstanding is this?

At that moment, another commotion broke out behind them. The students, who had originally retreated far away, were now slowly gathering around.

"That was insane!"

"What kind of reaction speed is that?! Like an F1 driver!"

"Didn’t even flinch, bro, respect."

In an instant, people were snapping pictures, recording short videos, and shouting praises nonstop.

The Dean rushed over as well, showering Lu Ce with concern. If a student had actually died today, his career would’ve been in jeopardy.

A round of applause even erupted from the crowd, making Lu Ce feel like he had just put on a bullfighting performance.

Fitting, actually—the "bull" had just knocked itself out.

Zhao Jiacheng saw the students swarming in and quickly shouted for order. Finally, some teachers stepped in to restore discipline.

Not long after, several people wearing special uniforms also squeezed into the scene—but their uniforms were blue.

These individuals surrounded Zhao Peng, seemingly examining him.

Lu Ce casually brushed off the crowd’s concerns, repeatedly assuring the Dean that he didn’t need to go to the hospital. Then, he tried to quietly disappear into the sea of students.

Zhao Jiacheng, watching Lu Ce’s retreating figure, furrowed his brows before suddenly calling out:

"Wait a moment."

He reached into the inner pocket of his uniform and pulled out a golden business card.

Lu Ce turned around, and Zhao Jiacheng handed him the card.

"This is my business card. Hold onto it."

"Right now, I have a lot of follow-up matters to handle. This area is going to be sealed off soon, and I don’t have time to talk."

"But… if you think you should contact me, then do so."

The way he emphasized "you should" carried an unmistakable undertone, and his sharp gaze locked onto Lu Ce’s eyes, as if implying something.

Lu Ce took the card, didn’t even glance at it, and stuffed it straight into his pocket. While verbally acknowledging, he simultaneously slipped away.

Zhao Jiacheng didn’t say anything further, turning back to his colleagues to handle the aftermath of the incident.

——

"You’re okay?" Xie Antong approached, speaking softly. She watched as Lu Ce nodded.

Seeing that he had successfully slipped away, she let out a quiet breath of relief—but a hint of doubt lingered.

Why did Lu Ce seem so certain that he wouldn’t be in danger?

Was this guy that confident in his strength?

Did he gain an agility-based ability from the game?

And why did that creature seem to be "fixated" on Lu Ce, chasing after him nonstop?

She pushed these questions aside for now, deciding to ask him privately later.

——

As the students were dispersed and the police tape was put up, the special department personnel continued their work.

As night fell, Zhao Jiacheng let out a long breath, reflecting on the day’s events.

Everything had happened so suddenly—even he was a little dazed.

"A high school student, yet completely unfazed in a crisis… That kind of mental fortitude, combined with his reaction speed…"

"And it seemed like he never once showed any tension or fear…"

Muttering to himself, that student from earlier had left an unnervingly deep impression on him.

In this world, there are only two types of people who remain completely calm in emergencies:

One is an idiot who doesn’t understand the situation.

The other… is someone with absolute confidence.

"Captain Zhao, we’ve completed the initial investigation."

Just then, a female officer in a blue uniform hurried over, holding some files.

"However, there’s something a little odd about the injuries."

"Aside from the fractured skull from the impact… the victim’s jaw is mysteriously shattered."