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Guan Pingchao cried out in pain, retreating several steps. His left hand, protected by a fist wrap, clutched the spot where Lu Lin had struck him, cold sweat beading on his face.

"Uncle Guan, are you alright?" Lu Lin hurriedly stepped forward to ask.

Guan Pingchao shook his head, but the pain on his face didn't diminish.

The surrounding people, jolted from their stupor, rushed into action: some checked on Guan Pingchao, others ran downstairs to call a doctor, and still others fetched ice packs to ease his pain. For a moment, the second floor of the boxing gym was chaotic. Several burly men looked at Lu Lin with unfriendly eyes after seeing Guan Pingchao injured, but they didn't seem to intend to start a fight.

Guan Yue was awakened by the noisy commotion. Seeing her father clutching his arm in pain in the arena, with Lu Lin nowhere in sight, she quickly ran to him. "Dad, what happened?"