"Damn it, if I don't show them a thing or two, they'll really think I'm a pushover!"
"People at higher levels, I can't do anything about it."
"A mere director of the health department, you really think you're something!"
The provincial leader's voice on the phone was filled with unprecedented murderous intent.
Song Qiao was stunned.
He always seemed like a mild-mannered person, so why was he suddenly so aggressive?
Song Qiao suddenly realized that the pressure the provincial leader was facing might be beyond his own tolerance.
"Then I'll eagerly await your methods, Provincial Leader!"
Song Qiao hung up the phone and looked at Mo Ling, who was still practicing intensely, feeling a sense of emotion.
If he hadn't saved Mo Ling at that Hongmen banquet back then.
There would have been no subsequent interactions between them!
Let alone helping each other now.
"Life is unpredictable, it's a wild ride!"
By now, the help Mo Ling had provided Song Qiao was more than enough to repay a life.
"Mo Ling, no matter what, thank you for your help during this period!"
The consumption of medicines at the War Department Hospital was enough for Song Qiao to turn the tide.
"It's my duty, and it's also my way of repaying the favor of you introducing me to the path of cultivation!"
Introducing him to cultivation might have been a trivial matter for Song Qiao.
But in Mo Ling's eyes, it was no different from a life-saving kindness.
Besides, Song Qiao had saved his life before.
The debts of gratitude between them were already too complicated to disentangle.
"Song Qiao, do you have any business at the moment?"
"Not at the moment."
Mo Ling suddenly changed the subject.
"If that's the case, let's spar again!"
"I want to see how much I've improved compared to you?"
Song Qiao chuckled at this.
"Then I'll respectfully accept your invitation!"
The two walked onto the sparring stage, and a crowd immediately gathered below.
"Last time, Mo Ling was defeated by Song Qiao in one move. Mo Ling has been training day and night recently."
"He shouldn't be instantly defeated like last time, right?"
"It's hard to say!"
"The gap between them cannot be bridged in a day or two."
"..."
Before the two even began fighting, the atmosphere was already electric.
Mo Ling used the punches and kicks taught to him by Song Qiao, initiating the attack.
"Your punches need to be fast!"
"Use speed to cover up the lack of power!"
Mo Ling's fists and feet alternated, constantly closing the distance to find an opening.
He recalled Song Qiao's teachings.
Mo Ling's punches were very agile, and even if an opening was found, he could immediately defend.
"When you find an opportunity, gather all your strength into your palm!"
Mo Ling always remembered Song Qiao's guidance.
After a set of moves, Mo Ling's speed had already greatly increased compared to before.
"How many days has it been?"
"Why are Mo Ling's punches so fast now?"
"I can't even see his shadow!"
"Do you think we can see it?"
The many trainees below believed they wouldn't be able to dodge Mo Ling's rapid attacks.
"Not bad!"
Mo Ling's breathing was still steady.
"Your speed is very good, and your stamina is also quite good now!"
Song Qiao dodged while pointing out Mo Ling's weaknesses:
"Keep practicing like this!"
"However, now it's my turn to counterattack!"
As soon as Song Qiao finished speaking, a hint of solemnity flashed in Mo Ling's eyes.
After his entire barrage of attacks, he hadn't even touched the hem of Song Qiao's clothes!
And his current strength was already considered top-notch in the entire Security Department!
Mo Ling now had only one thought in his mind!
There are always people better than you, and there are always higher mountains to climb!
Mo Ling did not stop his actions because Song Qiao said he would counterattack, but instead intensified his efforts, instantly unleashing his aura, a will to fight to the death erupting from him.
"Good!"
"But that's as far as you go!"
*Bang!*
Song Qiao focused his mind and strength, choosing to meet Mo Ling's full-force attack head-on.
*Crack!*
The crisp sound of bone collision was surprisingly pleasant.
As for who it was, neither of their expressions gave it away.
"Such brute force!"
Mo Ling's eyes were filled with doubt. How could this be the strength exerted by a human?
After a few seconds of stalemate, fatigue began to show on Mo Ling's face.
"Hoo!"
"I surrender!"
After a fierce battle, their expressions were varied.
When the crowd below saw the result, discussions erupted everywhere.
"Song Qiao, thank you for your guidance today!"
"I think you had something to tell me earlier, please don't hesitate to speak."
"I have something going on lately and might be unreachable for a while."
Song Qiao did not pry and explained the problem he was facing.
"Do you play Go?"
"Huh?"
Mo Ling was somewhat bewildered.
Song Qiao saw Mo Ling's confusion, took out his phone, and showed Mo Ling a Go match, laughing heartily.
"I found that Guo Can is holding a challenge online!"
"I need to make private contact with the Guo family recently!"
"It's just a shame my Go skills aren't good, hehe."
Mo Ling didn't know why Song Qiao wanted to approach the Guo family in this manner, nor did he inquire. He readily agreed.
"I'll try it for you tonight!"
After finishing his business at the Security Department, Song Qiao returned to the company.
However, what he saw and heard along the way surprised him.
News of his disagreement with Yang Jiefeng had already spread.
"This Yang Jiefeng is really impatient for death!"
Song Qiao paused when he passed the Health Department, casting a deep look from his car.
"I'll let you run rampant for a few more days!"
Song Qiao heard from public opinion that Yang Jiefeng had stated his intention to target him, focusing on making trouble with the special medicine.
Cui Haoze heard this news and sneered.
"Now that there's Yang Jiefeng, what can you do to fight me?"
"Business competition has shifted to the political arena."
"You couldn't even handle me in business, do you really think you're capable in politics?"