C9 Unlock

As Xia Zhenshan spoke, the bodyguard cracked his knuckles with a series of loud pops, exuding an aura of formidable strength.

His gaze was piercing as well, eyeing Soong Yang as if he were a rabbit caught in the talons of a hawk.

Xia Zhentian had invested heavily in hiring a personal bodyguard for his daughter, and here was Soong Yang, clearly aiming to usurp his position.

The bodyguard, seeing Soong Yang as a rival, was not about to show any mercy.

By contrast, Soong Yang seemed as vulnerable as a sprout next to a robust tomato, at risk of being squashed at any moment.

Meanwhile, the live broadcast room was buzzing with excitement.

"Soong Yang is going down!"

"If Soong Yang takes a hit from that big guy, I bet he'll be spitting blood for sure."

"I think Soong Yang can take it. He's been pretty tough against those thugs before."

"Come on, Soong Yang, fight for that pretty girl's sake! Stay in the game!"

"What's there to fear? Just bury him with cash!"

"It's been ages since I've seen a fight this thrilling. Go for it, Soong Yang!"

The comment section was a mix of voices, with the majority egging Soong Yang on to clash with the towering bodyguard, whether out of a thirst for thrills or genuine faith in his abilities.

The more faint-hearted viewers were anxious about whether Soong Yang could withstand a punch from the formidable opponent.

The audience was fervently voicing their opinions.

Following a humiliating moment at the matchmaking banquet, Soong Yang dove straight into a sparring session, sending the live stream's popularity soaring.

Watching the popularity value climb, Soong Yang took a deep breath and steeled himself.

"System, activate the nearest constant winning trigger point!" he commanded silently.

Instantly, his mind's eye was filled with a map dotted with brilliant points of light.

Zooming in, Soong Yang could see the trigger points around him, each a beacon of opportunity.

"Locate the combat trigger point!" he instructed.

With his command, some points vanished, while others remained.

Among them, Soong Yang spotted several dimmer First Grade trigger points, one of which was right on the tall, muscular bodyguard facing him.

Upon witnessing the scene, a spark of excitement flickered in Soong Yang's eyes. He swiftly identified the trigger point on the bodyguard's body.

A system alert chimed in, "Trigger point unlocked. Reward: 100 popularity points!"

The sound of the system's announcement brought a gleam of delight to Soong Yang's face.

He had been taking a chance, never anticipating such a windfall.

What was remarkable was that the reward for hitting the trigger point was popularity points, though the amount was somewhat modest.

As Soong Yang completed his actions, the towering bodyguard opposite him launched an offensive.

Having provoked Soong Yang to no avail, the bodyguard hung his head slightly, seemingly in contemplation, his pride wounded.

He was determined to show Soong Yang just how formidable he could be.

As the bodyguard's fist cut through the air, a whooshing noise testified to the strength behind the blow.

"Be careful!" Xia Yumeng cried out, her complexion draining of color in fright.

The bodyguard, spurred by her cry, adopted a savage look. He zeroed in on Soong Yang's nose with his fist, intent on marring his features.