2024-07-31
Chapter 63: Patronage
Xiao Yanli's tone was fairly polite and tactful, carrying a hint of negotiation.
But given his status and background, once he made such a request, how would an ordinary person dare refuse him without giving him face?
"Of course." Song Changming had no reason to hesitate and agreed at once.
If he was going to display his strength, he might as well do so openly.
He had never intended to conceal his capabilities anyway.
"Good!" Xiao Yanli admired Song Changming's confidence and selected one of the family guards serving as sparring partners.
The man was built like a tiger or wolf, his muscles exceptionally solid. He held a broad, heavy cleaver, his eyes cold as he stared at Song Changming.
He showed no sign of underestimating Song Changming because of his youth.
"Xiao Shengping."
"Song Changming."
This was only a spar, not a fight to the death. Before beginning, they were both fairly courteous. After taking their positions, they clasped their hands in salute, tacitly signaling the start of the bout.
The cleaver in the family guard's hand weighed at least several dozen jin. Its blade was over a meter and a half long, yet he swung it one-handed, whipping up a fierce gale and exuding immense intimidation.
Song Changming watched his opponent stride toward him, drew his long saber, and likewise advanced in great steps.
The family guard gave a loud shout and swung his cleaver down in a crushing chop.
The gale swept outward; this strike bore the weight of a thousand jun!
The other family guards all thought Song Changming would avoid its edge, but Song Changming neither dodged nor retreated, instead raising his saber in an upward slash.
With a dull bang, gusts of force scattered in all directions.
Not only had