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Cheng Yi led the three masters of Hong Family Iron Wire Fist, Five-Element Eight Trigrams Staff, and Twelve-Road Tan Leg back to the windowless wooden house and said in a deep voice, "Go to the city and pick people. The first choice should be loyal, brave, and unburdened young men who are agile and preferably have fired a gun and seen blood. Desperados are even better. Gather them together and prepare to go to the battlefield with me to kill the Japanese devils."

The three masters clasped their hands in acceptance of the order and then turned and disappeared into the alleyways of the fortified village.

Cheng Yi straightened his clothes and walked out of the walled city with a leisurely air—he was looking for the family from the plot of "The Fall of Hong Kong," especially the progressive young man named Shen Fang.

"System, activate the Heavenly Eye, track Shen Fang across thousands of miles."

System notification: Shen Fang is located on Shek Lung Street in Yau Ma Tei, next to the pawnshop opposite the theater.

"Haha, found you." Cheng Yi raised his hand to summon his mount, but a stale-looking car appeared in front of him, with a logo in the style of Japan.

He frowned: "System, can you change the appearance? I'm afraid that if I drive this car on the street, patriotic people will mistake me for a traitor and assassinate me."

System notification: With the Punisher's defenses, even cannonballs can't hurt you. If you activate full defense, unless it's 'Little Boy', there's nothing to worry about.

"What do you mean by that?" Cheng Yi said irritably. "I'm Chinese, what kind of talk is it to drive a Japanese car?"

System notification: Spend 10 system energy points to exchange for an American Jeep.

"Here you go, here you go." Cheng Yi reluctantly paid the energy, and the car in front of him instantly transformed into a military green off-road jeep, its rugged lines exuding a fierce aura.

He got into the car with satisfaction, started the engine, and drove towards Yau Ma Tei.

In 1941, the streets of Hong Kong were filled with a sense of impending doom and impending storm.

Most pedestrians were in a hurry, and the department stores were crowded with people rushing to buy supplies. Many people were carrying large bags and small packages and hurrying to the dock, obviously wanting to leave this place of trouble before the war broke out.

Watching this scene, Cheng Yi sighed inwardly, "Better to be a dog in times of peace than a human in times of chaos."

Arriving at Shek Lung Street in Yau Ma Tei, the once bustling theater is now deserted, with peeling paint on the gate and the large characters blurred.

Only at the theater entrance, a middle-aged man in a long gown was playing the erhu and singing "The King of Chu's Suicide at Wujiang" in a mournful tone, adding to the helplessness and sorrow of a chaotic world.

Cheng Yi stopped the car, stood and listened for a moment, then took out a banknote and put it into the old hat in front of him.

"Sigh..." A sigh suddenly came from behind, filled with deep despair, "Is there really no hope left for China?"

Cheng turned around and saw a young man in a school uniform staring blankly at the theater sign, his brows furrowed with worry. Who else could it be but Shen Fang? It was truly a case of finding something without even looking for it.

A thought struck him, and he said loudly, "How can there be no hope? Our great nation of China has a civilization that has lasted for five thousand years. How could we be destroyed by mere Japanese barbarians?"

Shen Fang turned around abruptly and looked at Cheng Yi—the man in front of him was dressed plainly, with some features of a Southeast Asian in his eyes and brows. He seemed unremarkable, but his words were resounding.

In the past six months, he has seen too much fear and despair, and this is the first person who is so certain.

Shen's heart stirred, and he felt a surge of goodwill: "Brother, you may not know this, but the Sakura Kingdom's army is pressing in, and they could invade at any moment. At that time..."

Cheng Yi laughed and said, "So what if they break in? A true man is born into this world to die on the battlefield, to protect his country and his home. What is there to fear?"

Shen Fang's mind skipped a beat, and his gaze toward Cheng Yi instantly became fervent: "May I ask your esteemed name, brother?"

Cheng Yi waved his hand: "Names are not important. It is already rare for an ordinary person like you to care about the country and the nation. Leave the rest to us."

Having said that, he turned to leave, but Shen Fang grabbed him: "Brother, please wait! I am Shen Fang. Although we have only met by chance, it feels like we are kindred spirits. May I ask if you would allow me a moment to speak with you, so that I may extend my hospitality?"

Cheng Yi glanced at him, then pointed to her stomach: "I'm actually a little hungry. Where do you live?"

"It's right across the street," Shen Fang quickly pointed out.

Instead of going to Shen Fang's house, Cheng Yi went into a small restaurant next door, took out some money and ordered several servings of roast meat rice, along with two jugs of rice wine. He also bought a whole chicken and several pounds of sausages from a roast meat stall on the street as dishes and drinks.

Shen Fang declined repeatedly, but couldn't resist Cheng Yi's enthusiasm and eventually took him home.

Shen Fang's home was small, but it was very clean.

The two set out the food and drinks and chatted as they drank.

Using the title of "Hypnotist Master" and the skill of "Eloquent Words," Cheng Yi quickly got Shen Fang talking.

After a few rounds of drinks, Shen Fang was red-faced and his neck was thick. He first cursed Japan, denouncing its wolfish ambitions, and then admired Cheng Yi's courage and insight to the point of prostration.

When Cheng Yi said, "We should rise up and resist, and drive out the Tartars," Shen Fang's blood boiled, and he knelt down with a "plop," kowtowing repeatedly to Cheng Yi: "Disciple Shen Fang is willing to become your disciple, and follow you to kill the Japanese devils and restore our land!"

System notification: New disciple Shen Fang added, loyalty 99.

Cheng Yi raised an eyebrow—his loyalty was almost maxed out; he's quite the hot-blooded guy.

He helped Shen Fang up, directly consuming 20 points of system energy to activate the "Shrimp Template" for him, and then transmitted the methods of "Eagle Claw Iron Shirt" and "Horizontal Golden Bell Cover" into his sea of ​​consciousness through the initiation method.

After thinking for a moment, he consumed another 30 energy points to activate the "Fire Assassin" template in the "Five Elements Assassins" class, giving him more ways to save his life.

Shen Fang felt countless martial arts moves flooding his mind, and a surge of energy welled up within him. He then collapsed onto the table, feeling dizzy, and fell asleep.

Cheng Yi stood up and was about to leave when the door creaked open.

Two pretty girls, around twenty years old, stood outside the door.

The one on the left was wearing a light blue cheongsam with delicate orchids embroidered on the collar. Her eyebrows and eyes were gentle and graceful. When Cheng Yi turned his head, her cheeks flushed red. She quickly lowered her head, her slender fingers unconsciously twisting the hem of her cheongsam. It was Xin Di.

The one on the right is wearing a faded school uniform, with two shiny braids tied with red pom-poms at the ends. Her eyes are as lively as a deer's, yet they also carry a hint of wariness. This is Wang Di.

Looking at the two faces that were both familiar and unfamiliar, Cheng Yi sighed inwardly—what a coincidence, to have run into the characters played by Veronica Yip and Chingmy Yau.

"Who are you?" he asked, deliberately keeping his voice gentle.

Xindi lowered his head even further and made a soft "hmm" sound, barely audible, but didn't say anything more.

Wangdi took a small step forward, standing in front of his sister like a little animal protecting its cub, and looked up to ask, "Who are you? What are you doing at Brother Shen's house? Where is Brother Shen?"

Cheng turned around, pointed to Shen Fang who was fast asleep on the table, and laughed, "You mean Shen Fang? He drank too much and fell asleep."

Wang Di remained vigilant. He quickly walked up to Shen Fang, listened to his deafening snores, and glanced at the mess of food and wine on the table before finally relaxing a little.

She turned around and looked Cheng Yi up and down again, her eyes full of inquiry: "You still haven't said who you are! What's your relationship with Brother Shen? Why did you get him drunk?"

Cheng Yi was speechless and chuckled at her barrage of questions: "I am his master, and he is my disciple."

"Huh?" Wang Di's eyes widened as if he had heard the biggest joke in the world. "You're lying! You're about the same age as him, how could you be his master?"

"I can teach him how to fight on the battlefield and serve his country, and I can lead him to avenge his family and resist invasion." Cheng Yi's tone suddenly became serious, and the sharpness in his eyes made Wang Di subconsciously take a half step back.

Wangdi was stunned. He looked at his sister, who was also looking bewildered at the door, and then at Cheng Yi's solemn face. Suddenly, he slammed the door shut, lowered his voice, and asked excitedly, "Are you from the Dongjiang Column?"

Cheng Yi shook his head: "I am just an ordinary Chinese, like millions of others who refuse to be slaves of a conquered nation."

Wangdi smiled mysteriously, a hint of understanding in his eyes: "It's alright, I understand. Your identities must be kept secret. My name is Wangdi, and that's my sister, Xindi."

Cheng Yi smiled and said, "You guys don't have a younger sister named Ai Di, do you?"

Wang Di's eyes widened in surprise: "Huh? How did you know?"

“Faith, hope, love…” Cheng Yi murmured softly, “The person who chose this name must be a believer in some religion, otherwise they wouldn’t have arranged them in this order.”

"Wow, you're so knowledgeable!" Wangdi's eyes lit up, and he instantly forgot his wariness, chattering away, "I can tell the origin of our names just by listening to them! You must have gone to university abroad, right? Where did you study? I studied in Southeast Asia before, and I just came back this year."

“No wonder you’re so bold,” Cheng Yi laughed. “My name is Cheng Yi, and I live in Kowloon Walled City.”

"Kowloon Walled City?" Wang Di exclaimed in surprise. "I heard it's a terrible place, where robberies and murders go unpunished. How come you live there? Oh right, I forgot, you need to hide your identity!"

She patted her forehead, her eyes filled with admiration as she looked at Cheng Yi. "You're so amazing!"

"To serve one's country and its people is the mark of a true hero," Cheng Yi said slowly, his voice carrying a penetrating power. "In times of chaos, one should shoulder even greater responsibilities to one's nation. As the Buddha said, 'If I do not go to hell, who will?'"

These words, coupled with the effects of his title of "Master of Hypnosis" and the enhancement of his "eloquent words" skill, flowed into the hearts of the two women like a warm current.

Wangdi's heart pounded like a drum, his little heart pounded, and his eyes sparkled with excitement; Xindi, standing beside him, also clenched his fists excitedly, his cheeks flushed red with excitement.

At this moment, the two women had long forgotten about Brother Shen, whom they usually admired, and their minds were filled with Cheng Yi, who had an extraordinary demeanor and spoke with the air of a chivalrous hero.

System notification: Your special skill "Soul-Stealing Eye" has been triggered, consuming 300 hours of life time.

Cheng Yi was slightly taken aback—who triggered the skill? Was it the gentle Xin Di, or the lively Wang Di? Surely it wasn't both of them together?

He tentatively reached out and gently put his arm around the two women's waists.

Unexpectedly, the two girls did not refuse him at all. Instead, their bodies trembled slightly, and they subconsciously leaned towards him. Xindi's cheek was almost pressed against his shoulder, and Wangdi's braid brushed against his arm.

"Wow, this guy's charm is simply irresistible," Cheng Yi thought to himself with a smirk.

Looking at the two women's coy and alluring expressions, a moment of hesitation flashed through his mind—should he be a beast, or worse than a beast?

How could I be worse than an animal? How could I do something so beastly? How could a normal man become worse than an animal? So I choose—beast.

Of course, even being a beast requires a procedure and a sense of ritual.

Cheng led the two women to the table, picked up the half-full jar of rice wine, poured two bowls, and said with a smile, "Meeting is fate. I feel like I've met you two sisters too late. If it were a peaceful time, I would be fortunate enough to marry one of you; if I could win the favor of both of you, it would be a blessing I earned by breaking a dozen wooden fish in my past life."

As he spoke, he raised his bowl, clinked it against the two women's bowls, and drank it all in one gulp.

The two women hadn't drunk much alcohol before, and they were in a state of high excitement. Without even eating any snacks, they followed Cheng Yi and downed three cups in a row.

Within five minutes, her cheeks flushed; ten minutes later, her eyes were already glazed over, and her body slumped softly against the back of the chair.

Cheng Yi turned around and looked at the not-so-spacious wooden bed in the inner room, and nodded—the three of them could probably squeeze in and sleep.

Two hours later, Cheng Yi lay in the middle, while Xin Di and Wang Di lay on the ground and in the corner, far away from Cheng Yi. One was snoring loudly, while the other was gritting his teeth and fast asleep.

(Is this okay now? I really don't understand why I can't figure out risk detection.)

System notification: Your "Dragon and Phoenix Auspiciousness" destiny has been slightly affected by the addition of Phoenix Maiden Xin Di (played by Veronica Yip). Her status (not up to standard), wealth (not up to standard), and influence (not up to standard) have slightly impacted your "True Dragon Emperor" destiny. (Note: The actress played an imperial concubine in "The Eagle Shooting Heroes".)

System notification: Your "Dragon and Phoenix Auspiciousness" destiny has been augmented by the addition of "Phoenix Girl Longing for Her Brother" (played by Chingmy Yau). Her status (meets the standard), wealth (does not meet the standard), and influence (meets the standard) have somewhat affected your "True Dragon Emperor" destiny. (Note: The actress portrays Empress Dowager Cixi in "The Secret Life of Empress Dowager Cixi.")

Cheng Yi brought up the "True Dragon Emperor" destiny panel:

Destiny: True Dragon Emperor (from Qin Shi Huang in "A Step into the Past", modified by the system)

Effect 1: Enhanced Luck – Your luck and that of those around you are boosted by +6

Effect 2: Abundant Blessings - Increases the probability of encountering story characters by +6

Effect 3: Noble Lady Assistance – Women around you will leverage their expertise to achieve outstanding results in their professional fields, assisting you +6

Effect 4: Reign Supreme - Gain +6 to the people's approval, satisfaction, and support within your fiefdom.

Effect 5: Dragon Aura Protection – When attacked by magic, the True Dragon Protection effect is increased by 6; when attacked by a sneak attack or assassination, the opponent's chance of failure is increased by 6.

He looked at the bonuses on the panel, then at the two women beside him, and a smile appeared on his lips—it seemed that the plot of Hong Kong's fall would be more interesting than he had imagined.