Although Ozawa Quanye couldn't outrun Lu Ming, he was absolutely confident in his fighting skills. He wasn't just a marathon runner, but also a black belt in judo!
Most people couldn't last two rounds against him. In a one-on-one fight, he could subdue almost anyone in the arena, even well-trained athletes.
Therefore, Ozawa Quanye deliberately provoked Lu Ming, forcing him to make a move, and then planned to counter-attack and defeat Lu Ming.
As long as he could take down Lu Ming, all the humiliation Lu Ming had inflicted on him would be settled, and he could vent his anger by crushing Lu Ming under his feet!
The thought alone was exhilarating.
One step, two steps, three steps, Lu Ming closed the distance to Ozawa Quanye in three steps. The distance between them was less than a meter. At such close range, a fight could start at any moment.
Lu Ming didn't hesitate, raising his hand to grab Ozawa Quanye's collar.
"Heh, you want to grab me? You think you're worthy?"
Ozawa Quanye immediately countered, grabbing Lu Ming's arm and turning sideways, preparing to deflect and throw Lu Ming.
He did indeed grab Lu Ming's arm.
However, what he never expected was that Lu Ming's strength far exceeded his imagination!
Ozawa Quanye held Lu Ming's arm tightly, trying to throw him. But after mustering all his strength, he awkwardly discovered that Lu Ming was incredibly strong, and he couldn't budge him an inch!
A monster.
That word once again appeared in Ozawa Quanye's mind.
What shocked him even more was yet to come.
Lu Ming grabbed Ozawa Quanye by the waist with his other hand, and then exerted force with both hands, lifting Ozawa Quanye completely off the ground!
Like Xiang Yu lifting a tripod, Ozawa Quanye was lifted effortlessly by Lu Ming, like a little chick.
The scene was incredibly embarrassing.
"Put me down!" Ozawa Quanye writhed and shouted.
Lu Ming didn't hold back, releasing his grip. Ozawa Quanye crashed hard onto the ground, groaning in pain. Before he could recover, Lu Ming grabbed his collar with both hands and gave a forceful tug.
With a rip, Ozawa Quanye's clothes were torn in half by Lu Ming.
"Well torn!"
"Damn it, that feels better. Scum like this who break their word deserve a good lesson."
"You dog from Sakura country, do you dare to cause trouble on our Huaxia land again?"
Faced with the public's curses, Ozawa Quanye retreated repeatedly. At this moment, he was completely subdued.
He couldn't outrun Lu Ming, and he wasn't even his match in a fight.
He had truly met his nemesis!
"I want to go home, I want to go home!" Ozawa Quanye cried as he ran, pushing his way through the crowd and fleeing tearfully.
A complete disgrace.
A laughingstock.
The people of Jinling saw this scene and burst into laughter, giving Ozawa Quanye the middle finger and telling him to get lost.
Although Lu Ming's methods were a bit crude, he won the favor of everyone present.
Such scumbags deserved a good thrashing!
Afterward, the Mayor of Jinling walked over, presented Lu Ming with the first-place medal, and shook hands and embraced him.
At the same time, the Mayor smiled and said, "Mr. Lu, you have won first place in this marathon. You have defended Jinling's honor and brought glory to Huaxia. Tonight at 8 PM, I will host an awards ceremony for you at the city convention center to express our gratitude. Please be prompt."
"Uh..." Lu Ming paused, thinking, was this really necessary? Wasn't it a bit too much of a show?
But then he considered it. This was a great opportunity to punish the foreign bootlickers and show those who intended ill will towards Huaxia what happens to Ozawa Quanye!
So Lu Ming nodded with certainty, "Alright, I will be there punctually tonight at 8 PM."
The crowd erupted in enthusiastic applause once more.
In front of the large screen.
Jiang Mengxin said proudly, "Dad, Mom, did you see? Lu Ming has been invited by the Mayor. He's made something of himself!"
She wanted to use this to elevate Lu Ming's status in her parents' eyes and improve his image.
Unfortunately.
Xu Qin and Jiang Xueyi did not approve of Lu Ming at all.
Xu Qin snorted coldly and said unhappily, "Made something of himself? What's the use of being able to run and fight? He's just a savage. Our Jiang family will never associate with a savage!"
Jiang Xueyi also said, "Mengxin, I think your mother has a point. You need to improve your taste and not be attracted to such low-class individuals. Our Jiang family is a prominent family. We should value a person's knowledge, cultivation, and abilities more, not whether they can fight. Understand?"
Jiang Mengxin sighed, thinking to herself: It seems Lu Ming's image in my parents' hearts is too poor. There's a long way to go to change this situation.
On the other side.
Peng Ying was still admiring Lu Ming's brilliant performance. Her affection for Lu Ming grew, and she even harbored a terrible thought: to make Lu Ming her own!
However, she didn't notice her deputy, He Honghui, quietly leaving.
He Honghui went to a secluded corner, secretly took out his phone, and dialed a special number: the mobile number of the White Lotus Sect's Left Protector.
In fact, in addition to being Peng Ying's deputy, He Honghui was also an informant for the Left Protector.
Each of the Sun, Moon, and Star Envoys had informants from the left and right protectors to better control the three envoys and maintain the White Lotus Sect's grip.
However, unless a major issue occurred with an envoy, the informants were absolutely forbidden from contacting the two protectors privately.
The call connected.
An aged voice came from the other end: "Speak."
He Honghui took a deep breath and voiced the bold idea that had just popped into his mind, "Your Excellency Left Protector, I believe the Star Envoy is unreliable. She's acting against Ozawa Quanye over personal grudges and has even developed feelings for Lu Ming, an enemy of the White Lotus Sect! She's no longer dependable."
The Left Protector asked, "And your suggestion?"
He Honghui's lips curved slightly upwards. "Your subordinate has always had a sincere heart and wishes to serve the White Lotus Sect. I hope you will assign the task of dealing with Lu Ming to me. Your subordinate will surely complete the mission successfully, eliminate this enemy for the White Lotus Sect! Avenge the Moon Envoy, wash away Ozawa Quanye's humiliation, and clear the obstacles for the White Lotus Sect!"
There was a long silence from the other end of the phone.
Then.
The aged voice spoke again: "Very well, proceed as you see fit. If you can complete the mission successfully, the vacant position of Moon Envoy will be yours."
He Honghui rejoiced, "Your subordinate will spare no effort to live up to Your Excellency Left Protector's expectations!!!"
He hung up the phone.
He Honghui's eyes were filled with greed and killing intent.
"Lu Ming, your life will be the stepping stone for my ascent!"
"Who told you to always oppose the White Lotus Sect? You brought this upon yourself, Lu Ming. Just wait for death."
"I will be grateful for your contribution."