Chapter 2

；Smack！"；

A loud slap suddenly exploded on Huai'an Street.

That slap came fast and fierce, with great force and weight, directly sending the Japanese warrior spinning half a turn in place, staggering back several steps before barely managing to stand firm. Half of his face instantly swelled up, and blood trickled from the corner of his mouth.

The surroundings fell instantly silent.

Everyone stared wide-eyed, unable to believe what was happening before them. Even Wang Zhong opened his mouth, momentarily forgetting to speak.

The Japanese warrior obviously hadn't expected anyone to dare treat him like that; he stood frozen in place for several seconds before coming to his senses. He instinctively touched his burning cheek, the arrogance in his eyes replaced by shock, leaving him momentarily speechless.

Lin Yu stood in place, calmly looking at his opponent. That slap, he delivered with great satisfaction. It was as if he wanted to vent all the pent-up frustration he had seen in the original owner's memories over the past half day onto this single strike.

【Ding! Host's first step action completed, please continue】

The system's notification tone sounded in his mind, and Lin Yu's lips curled slightly. The good show has just begun.

；You damn dog, dare......"；Japanese warrior flew into a rage, roaring, his right hand lunged for the sword at his waist.

But Lin Yu had been prepared; a fierce side kick sent him sprawling to the ground. Before the opponent could react, he had already drawn his sidearm, the black muzzle pointing directly at the enemy's forehead.

；Want to draw your sword？"；Lin Yu gave a cold chuckle, "；Do you believe I'll kill you right now？"；

The Japanese warrior met Lin Yu's gaze, his heart jolting. The icy killing intent in those eyes made him feel fear for the first time. In the moment he hesitated, Lin Yu suddenly leapt forward.

；Boom！"；

A heavy, powerful flying kick firmly stepped on the Japanese warrior's head. His head slammed heavily onto the bluestone pavement, emitting a dull thud.

Blood streamed down his forehead, and the Japanese warrior instantly felt dizzy and light-headed; the hand he had readied to draw his sword went limp and drooped.

；Well done！"；

；Serves him right！"；

；Give this dog a taste of its own medicine！"；

The surrounding civilians could no longer hold back, bursting into cheers. The anger and resentment that had been suppressed for so long seemed to have found an outlet at this moment.

【Ding! Host's behavior meets the hardcore standard, binding progress: 50%】

；With your underdeveloped bow legs, you dare to show off your might here？"；Lin Yu kicked the Japanese warrior in the ribs, chuckling repeatedly.

；Boom！"；Another kick.

；Trash of a trash nation, do you even deserve to run wild on our turf？"；

；Boom! Boom! Boom！"；

Lin Yu's feet never stopped; each kick was fast and vicious, specifically targeting the ribs and abdomen. The Japanese warrior was kicked rolling on the ground, emitting pig-like screams.

；Aren't you quite capable? Aren't you quite arrogant？"；

；Boom！"；

；When you were just beating someone, how come you weren't this timid？"；

；Boom！"；

Lin Yu kicked and cursed, each kick delivering full force, as if he wanted to smash the arrogance that foreigners had displayed on this land for years into pieces.

The surrounding civilians watched, their blood boiling; some even began to clap and cheer. Even the usually cautious Wang Zhong merely turned his head away silently, pretending not to have seen this.

【Ding! Host's actions greatly pleased the public, binding progress: 80%】

The Japanese warrior curled up on the ground, his earlier arrogance gone, leaving only painful groans. His expensive kimono was now covered in dirt, a sorry sight.

；Do you know pain now? Do you know fear now？"；Lin Yu kicked again, "；This is exactly how you treated that rickshaw puller earlier！"；

Seeing the Japanese warrior already rolling his eyes and frothing at the mouth, Wang Zhong finally came to his senses, hastily gesturing: "；Quickly hold Lin Yu！"；

Several police officers rushed forward to subdue the still-furious Lin Yu. Old Zhang then began to disperse the onlooking crowd: "；Scatter, scatter, there's nothing to see, get back to what you were doing！"；

；Old Li, quickly call a rickshaw and send the injured rickshaw puller to Renji Hospital！"；Wang Zhong also gave the order.

After the scene calmed slightly, Wang Zhong walked up to Lin Yu, looking at this young subordinate, and let out a long sigh: "；Little Lin, sigh......"；

He shook his head, looking helpless: "；How did I just tell you? I repeatedly warned you not to be impulsive—why would you do this? Now you've stirred up big trouble......"；

Lin Yu wiped the sweat from his forehead, still feeling unsatisfied: "；Uncle Wang, this poorly developed bow-legged foreigner is just too arrogant—I'm not......"；

；Enough, enough！"；Wang Zhong cut him off, letting out another long sigh, "；Old Zhang, Xiao Li, first take this foreigner back to the Yunfei Road Police Bureau。"；

Watching several officers half-carry the dazed Japanese warrior away, Wang Zhong rubbed his temples. He knew this matter probably wouldn't be easily resolved.

【Ding! Host's behavior perfectly matches the hardcore standard, system binding completion: 100%！】

【Congratulations on successfully activating the Hardcore System！】

【Ding! Detailed explanation of the Hardcore System as follows：】

As long as the host performs an action deemed hardcore by the system, they can receive a random Hardness Value Reward.

【Lottery levels are divided as follows：】

Primary Lottery (100 Hardness Value)

Mid-level Lottery (1000 Hardness Value)

Advanced Lottery (requires completing specific tasks)

【Lottery contents are divided into three major categories：】

Power Summoning Type: Can draw any modern organization, force, institution, or army！

Props and Items Type: Can draw various special props, weapons and equipment, rare items, etc.

3. Supplies and Equipment Type: Can draw military equipment, vehicles, supplies, etc.

【Current status：】

Hardness Value: 150 points

Available Primary Lottery draws: 1 time

；Want to conduct the lottery now？"；System inquired.

Lin Yu's eyes lit up; this system was even more powerful than he imagined. It could actually summon various organizations and armies! In this era of warlord fragmentation and Great Powers running rampant, if he could summon an elite force......

However, he was still on the road, he suppressed his excited mood: "When we get to the police station, we'll talk about it then. By the way, what task needs to be completed for the high-level lottery draw?"

【High-level tasks will be triggered randomly depending on the specific situation; they are difficult to complete, but the rewards are generous.】

【Currently there are no high-level tasks available to accept.】

Lin Yu nodded, continuing to follow Wang Zhong toward the police station, already beginning to consider how to use this system. With the system's help, perhaps he could really stir up a storm in this era.

"Bah! You damned Chinese......"; The two constables holding the Japanese warrior finally came to their senses, immediately starting to shout abuse.

"Smack!"

Lin Yu didn't say a word, turned around and delivered a resounding slap.

"Let you be arrogant again!"

【Ding! Say no to tyranny, uphold national dignity, gain 10 points of resolve!】

【Current resolve: 160 points】

Lin Yu's eyes lit up. So, beating this arrogant foreigner can also earn resolve? He couldn't help but start calculating—this guy will be locked up in the police station's cell later; if there's nothing else, I'll go give him a few hits......

"Xiao Lin!"; Wang Zhong, seeing this, hurriedly shouted, "We're almost at the police station, calm down!"

Lin Yu grudgingly pulled back his hand, but his mind was already made up. Anyway, this Japanese dwarf won't escape; once he's locked up in the cell, if I have nothing to do I'll go "greet" him a bit. This way I can vent my anger and also farm resolve—truly killing two birds with one stone.

That Japanese warrior seemed to have been frightened by the blow; this time he finally behaved himself, not daring to make a sound along the way. But Lin Yu noticed the flash of vengeful hatred in his eyes, and coldly thought: Just wait, you'll regret this.

【Friendly tip: When the host obtains resolve through violent means, the single acquisition limit is 500 points.】

Lin Yu heard the System Prompt and curled his lips. Even if there's a limit, it doesn't matter; there are plenty of opportunities. This Japanese dwarf, I must really "entertain" him properly.