A scream pierced the air, instantly drawing everyone's attention.

The dozen or so men and women accompanying him all stared at Grace Thompson in disbelief, utterly shocked.

One of them, whether from anger or fear, pointed at him with a trembling finger: “Grace Thompson... you... you actually dared to hit someone... do you know who he is...”

“Who gave you the courage to insult a formal martial artist for no reason?”

Grace Thompson said slowly.

The two security guards who had come over after hearing the scream unconsciously slowed their steps upon hearing his words.

Their eyes sized up Grace Thompson.

A martial artist?

Judging by this young man’s demeanor...

He really did look the part.

Grace Thompson glanced at Charlotte Foster, whose face had gone pale in the Hanyang University crowd.

Considering that Emily Thompson and Ella Green were here, as their older brother, it wasn’t appropriate for him to set a bad example for them. He immediately turned around and said to the two, “Let’s go.”

He remembered very clearly, having just passed the martial artist certification.

According to the law, if a civilian actively provokes a martial artist, even if it’s just verbal insult, the martial artist still has the right to subdue them.

If the process of subduing causes injury to the target...

Minor injuries.

The fine is probably about five hundred.

Seeing that Grace Thompson was about to leave, the two security guards had no choice but to step forward: “Hey, young man...”

“Sorry for dirtying the floor. How much is the cleaning fee? I’ll pay.”

Grace Thompson said calmly, “As for why I acted, they insulted me first. You can check the surveillance footage to confirm. If you have any other questions, you can go directly to Changfeng Martial Arts School to find me.”

Chapter 12: Perspective

Changfeng Martial Arts School!?

Those who could serve as security in a large mall like Starlight Center were basically all from the martial arts community, so the two of them had naturally heard of Changfeng Martial Arts School.

The head of Changfeng Martial Arts School, James Sullivan, was the only person from Canglong City in this year’s Jiangzhou Martial Arts Tournament with a chance of making it into the top ten.

You have to know, the Jiangzhou Martial Arts Tournament covers all nine cities of Jiangzhou, including the capital Jiangzhou City, which is full of strong contenders.

If the head of Changfeng Martial Arts School, James Sullivan, could make it into the top ten, it would bring honor to Canglong City.

In the coming years, he would definitely be a hot figure in Canglong City’s martial arts world.

Starlight Center was located in Canglong City, so they would inevitably have to deal with him in the future.

Realizing this, the two security guards’ attitudes immediately changed.

“You’re a martial artist, right? He provoked and insulted you first, and you only fought back?”

One of them asked.

Grace Thompson took out a screenshot of his martial artist certificate.

“A level two martial artist!?”

The security guard’s pupils contracted.

The ID number on it...

A twenty-two-year-old level two martial artist!?

If he kept going in this field, he’d at least become an advanced expert in the future.

And if he ever managed to form inner energy...

“It’s fine now. We’ll go to the surveillance room to retrieve the footage and handle it. But please leave your phone number.”

The security guard quickly made up his mind.

“Thank you.”

Grace Thompson replied, left his phone number, and then left with Emily Thompson and Ella Green.

Samuel Reed was still screaming, and Old Hill’s face was swollen on one side.

Just as Grace Thompson had said, those who spread rumors and stirred up trouble got a harsh slap in the face.

The students who had come with Samuel Reed saw that the two security guards didn’t even try to stop Grace Thompson, just letting him leave, and immediately became angry.

A student who seemed to have some status at Hanyang University suddenly stood up: “Is this how Starlight Center ensures customer safety? He hit someone, drew blood, even knocked out a few teeth, and you just let him swagger out? Who would dare shop at Starlight Center in the future?”

“What happened just now was witnessed by all of us. That gentleman was just visiting Starlight Center with his friends, and then he was rudely insulted and provoked by someone, subjected to personal attacks with foul language...”

The security guard who had spoken with Grace Thompson said loudly, “So you can point at someone’s nose and curse them, and they’re just supposed to take it? Endure it? Or should they stoop to your level and curse back?”

His words drew a lot of agreement from the crowd.

Although there had been quite a few public security incidents caused by martial artists in Taibai, everyone admired strength.

Moreover, martial artists served as assistants to Star Refiners, and powerful martial artists stood on the front lines against ferocious beasts and monsters, protecting the peace and stability within Taibai. People naturally had greater tolerance for martial artists.

“You...”

The student who thought he was being brave and righteous turned red in the face, as if suffering some kind of injustice.

The others, upon hearing that Grace Thompson was actually a martial artist and recalling his fierce display just now, immediately fell silent.

They were all members of the student council, a bit more pragmatic than other students.

They already understood the importance of seeking benefit and avoiding harm.

“Judging by your appearance, you’re all students, right? Swearing in public—are students these days really like this? Which school are you from? I’ll go talk to your principal!”

The security guard spoke up.

As soon as he said this, even the student who had spoken out for justice quieted down.