Chapter 34

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Chapter 34: In the Old Monk’s Eyes, There Is No Such Thing as a Rebellious Phase

Shan Jingshou’s submission did not surprise Bai Qige. The quickest and most genuine way to understand a person’s character is to learn about their past.

Although Shan Jingshou has a background in the underworld, he is still a rich kid who has never experienced hardship, which indicates he hasn’t faced much suffering. The rough structure of the Bloody Earth Organization proves that he lacks experience and refinement, making him less thoughtful. Such individuals usually lack strong willpower.

At the same time, death is the most effective test of a person. No matter how capable one feels or how strong their convictions, when they truly stand on the edge of death, all facades will be torn away, revealing their true selves. It becomes evident if they are a hero or a coward.

Right now, Shan Jingshou does not seem like a hero, but he also doesn’t appear to be a coward, as his current surrender is merely verbal. He seems calm, possibly scheming something in his heart. Bai Qige, unconcerned, called out, "Disciples, let’s go!"

He knocked Shan Jingshou out with a punch, then picked him up and walked outside. Halfway there, he turned to those inside and said, "Your leader is taking him away. Don’t worry, I am just taking him to basketball training! He’ll be back in a few days. If you want to negotiate with me, have Shan Jingshou’s father call Mugang Xian’s phone!"

Mugang Xian and the three others stepped outside, only to find a group of gangsters lying in disarray, likely taken down by Bai Qige when he came in. After that, Bai Qige handed Shan Jingshou over to the three for safekeeping and went off to find a car.

"You all put Shan Jingshou in the trunk, and then we’ll leave!"

Once they were in the car, after a while, Mugang Xian finally reacted completely, "Coach, isn’t this kidnapping?"

"Amitabha, can the act of saving a wicked person by the Buddha be called kidnapping? We are doing this to uphold justice."

Mugang Xian had now completely given up on arguing with this seemingly compassionate yet oddly cunning old monk, because in the end, he always found himself swayed by the monk’s words, feeling as if what the monk said made a lot of sense.

The vehicle raced on until they arrived at the port area of a freight terminal, where Bai Qige had rented a warehouse for the Ye family as their base. The warehouse was quite secluded, and they didn’t worry about being disturbed.

Carrying the unconscious Shan Jingshou, Mugang Xian and the others followed Bai Qige into the warehouse, and upon seeing what was inside, they were instantly shocked.

"Coach, what are these things!?"

Whips, handcuffs, pliers, hoods, branding irons, and a whole bunch of other items that the three couldn’t name but could identify by their shapes as tools for interrogation.

"The old monk asked a friend to send some study tools, and he didn’t expect that they were quite complete. Not bad, not bad!"

Gongcheng Liang couldn’t help but swallow hard and said in disbelief, "These are study tools!?"

"That’s right, these are reliable tools researched by humans that can help others learn with maximum efficiency. But don’t worry, for now, you only need to learn how to use these tools. Gorilla, this important task is given to you!"

Mugang Xian pointed to his own nose and said in disbelief, "Me!?"

"Yes, you! You are the vice president of the Xiangbei Basketball Club. There are new members joining, but you can’t confirm if they are trustworthy or spies sent by other forces to cause trouble. At this time, you need to learn how to use these tools, and when you see some talented players, you need to bring them into the world of basketball. You need these tools too!"

Hearing this, Mugang Xian couldn’t help but complain, "Coach, the Xiangbei Basketball Club is just a basketball-loving club, not a spy organization or a crime syndicate. Isn’t that a bit exaggerated?"

"Oh, Gorilla, I didn’t expect your intelligence to grow! Alright, I won’t say more nonsense. You can use these tools, but there is only one requirement: convince Shan Jingshou to truly love basketball from the bottom of his heart in the shortest time possible. It would be best if he develops a fear of leaving basketball! This part is also an essential part of your The Way of Basketball. Gorilla, work hard! If you don’t put in the effort, I will have to use these study tools to enlighten you!"

Mugang Xian looked at this batch of "study tools" and then at the old monk’s "kind" smile. He now infinitely regretted why he chose to be the old monk’s student and learn The Way of Basketball. By now, he felt like he was on a sinking ship and couldn’t get off!

However, after deep contemplation, using these "study tools" to convince Shan Jingshou to love basketball was completely beyond Mugang Xian’s mental endurance and actual ability. So he finally mustered up the courage to say to Bai Qige, "Coach, I really can’t do this!"

"Gorilla, how dare you reject my advice? You have courage, but that’s normal. Buddha once said every person goes through a rebellious phase during their youth. It is the duty of a wise monk like me to guide you through this rebellion. Look into my eyes…"

With a low shout, Mugang Xian couldn’t help but look into Bai Qige’s eyes. He felt those eyes were filled with a deep, dark intention, like an abyss that could swallow everything. In that moment, his mind felt enveloped in endless darkness, and his thoughts came to a complete standstill.

"Gorilla, you love basketball; basketball is everything to you. Unleash your true potential and strive for the peak of basketball. Ignite your passionate basketball spirit. What is happening now is just a small challenge on your journey to greatness. You have no reason to give up, right?"

In a brief moment of eye contact and a few words, Mugang Xian suddenly felt awake. Remarkably, his heart was filled with powerful emotions. His gaze became strong and unwavering, filled with burning passion as he exclaimed, "Coach, I am full of energy and passion now. You can trust me; I will never give up. I can do it!"

"What the heck!" Gongcheng Liang and Mugong Yan stared at Mugang Xian’s change in attitude after Bai Qige’s words, shocked at the complete turnaround. Then Bai Qige turned to the two and said, "Look into my eyes!"

"Like a man, ignite your passion and youth, and dedicate everything for basketball!"