In the blink of an eye, it's half a month again.
In Chen Jianghe's small courtyard, ever since that day when he crippled two Zhao Family Dark Strength warriors and forced Chen Fu to kneel down and kowtow, no one who is not discerning dares to pry.
Chen Jianghe is also happy to be quiet.
He practiced hard behind closed doors every day, repeatedly tempering Five Elements Fist and Phantom Shadow Steps.
Occasionally I go to the backyard of the martial arts school and listen to Master Li Chengyue leaning on the recliner and squinting to give some instructions.
Chen Jianghe kept it all in mind and practiced it over and over again after returning to the hospital.
After half a month of hard work, I gained a lot, and Phantom Shadow Steps also reached the state of small success.
[Fate: Heaven Rewards Diligence, you will succeed]
[Current skill: Three-Body Stance (perfect)]
[Progress:25%]
[Current skill: Five Elements Fist (perfect)]
[Progress:18%]
[Current skill: Phantom Shadow Steps (Xiao Cheng)]
[Progress:1%]
[Efficacy: Full strength, ten steps to penetrate the body]
Martial Arts Tournament period has finally arrived.
In the early morning of this day, Chen Jianghe and Su Derong came to the backyard of the martial arts gym early.
Li Chengyue has already stood up and is being dressed by He Shouzhuo.
The old man changed into a brand new navy blue cloth coat today, and his hair was tied neatly with a wooden hairpin. Even the pole "Hidden Dragon Spear" was re-wrapped in coarse cloth and leaned against the door.
"Master." Chen Jianghe stepped forward, "Your injury has not healed. Today Martial Arts Tournament, disciple and Third Senior Brother will go."
Su Derong also came over and nodded when he heard the words: "Master, Jianghe is right. Just sit in the martial arts studio."
Li Chengyue twitched the corner of his mouth and glanced at the two of them. "I won't go, how can you suppress the scene with your little cultivation?"
His voice was low. "Zhao Family Now that we have laid out this game, we won't come just for you juniors. If I weren't here, those old guys would inevitably have some thoughts. Today, I am an old bone, even if I go to sit, I have to sit there."
After a pause, he glanced aside again. "By the way, I heard that you told Shouzhuo not to go, so you two are the only ones in the limelight, right?"
Chen Jianghe and Su Derong looked at each other and nodded.
Li Chengyue laughed, "Shou Zhuo is going to follow. Also, call the people from the escort agency together. This Yilin County hasn't been so lively for a long time, let's go and have a look. My old man can still protect me!"
The two of them stopped trying to persuade him. They knew that no one could change what the master had decided.
Yilin Martial Arts Arena, located on the west side of Inner City.
It was originally a school ground for garrison training, but now it has been renovated with the Zhao Family's funding. The ground is paved with bluestone slabs, and a wooden fence about ten feet high is built around it. A high platform is set up in the north, and a seat for the guest of honor is set up.
It was just after midnight, and there was already a sea of people outside Martial Arts Arena.
Outer City Common people, disciples from various martial arts schools, wanderers, and even Inner City some children from wealthy families, all gathered here.
In these troubled times, such a lively martial arts performance event has not been seen for a long time.
Xingyi Martial Arts Hall When the group arrived, there was a sudden silence in the place.
Countless eyes gathered.
Li Chengyue walked with a gun on his back, walking slowly, followed by Chen Jianghe and Su Derong on the left and right, followed by Zhou Yong, Wang Gui, Zhao Tieshan, He Shouzhuo and other escort and martial arts disciples.
Wherever they pass, the crowd automatically separates into a lane.
There is awe, curiosity, fear, and unconcealable hostility in the self-light.
When we reached the high platform, there were already several people waiting.
Qian Family Ancestor Qian Shouyi, still smiling, took the lead to greet me, cupped his fists and said, "Master Li, long time no see.
I'm glad to hear that your disciple Young Hero Chen has achieved a breakthrough in energy!"
The words were polite and the posture was extremely low.
Sun Family Ancestor Sun Hanshan followed closely, with a voice like a bell. "Li Chengyue! What a good disciple you taught! He became strong at the age of eighteen, and I am convinced! For what happened that day, I owe you a favor!"
Li Family Ancestor Li Changfeng just nodded slightly, his eyes stayed on Chen Jianghe for a moment, then turned to Li Chengyue: "Is Master Li's injury getting better? If necessary, Li Family still has some healing medicinal materials in the library, which can be used at any time."
Li Chengyue looked at the three of them and twitched his lips. "You three are interested."
Qian Shouyi sighed, "What happened to Inner City a few days ago was really forced by the situation and had to be done as a last resort. I, Qian Family, am not at all hostile to Master Li or Xingyi Martial Arts Hall, and I hope Master Li will forgive me.
Sun Hanshan and Li Changfeng also nodded in agreement.
Li Chengyue waved his hand and said in a calm voice, "It doesn't matter, I can't explain clearly what happened in the Jianghu. The three of you came to congratulate me today, and Li made a note of it."
This was said lukewarmly, neither fully accepting the apology nor rejecting it, leaving some room for error.
Qian Shouyi The three of them are all good people, and they knew Li Chengyue's attitude immediately after hearing the words. They said no more at the moment, and after saying a few polite words, they returned to their seats.
Their actions naturally caught the attention of everyone present.
For a time, there were whispers among the disciples in various martial arts schools.
"Did you see that? Qian Family, Sun Family, Li Family, all went to congratulate Xingyi Martial Arts Hall!"
"Nonsense, who wouldn't want to make friends with the eighteen-year-old Hua Jin? Besides, Li Chengyue is still half a step up to Gang Jin!"
"Zhao Family's face is blue----"
"Shh! Keep your voice down! Do you want to die?"
Su Derong took advantage of this opportunity to introduce to Chen Jianghe several noteworthy martial arts schools in the venue in a low voice.
He first pointed to a group of men wearing khaki shorts under the pergola on the west side. "That is the Yufeng Martial Hall martial arts gym." The owner's surname is Liu. He is at the peak of his strength and is good at Through-Arm Fist. The characteristics of the boxing technique are long and far strikes, soft yet strong, and his arms are like whips, which can make a crackling sound with strength that penetrates the bones."
Chen Jianghe looked along what he pointed at. Yufeng Martial Hall The master of the martial arts gym was a lean man in his fifties with a dark complexion. He was concentrating with his eyes closed, and his arms were hanging down naturally, almost reaching his knees.
"Over there," Su Derong pointed to a group of warriors wearing ocher red costumes on the east side, "it's Gale Wind Martial Hall". The owner's surname is Han. He is in the middle stage of Huajin and is good at kicks. He is known as Gale Wind Leg. His kicks are as fast as the wind and powerful, and he is good at mid-to-long distance attacks."
The owner of the Gale Wind Martial Hall is a middle-aged man in his thirties, with a leopard head and eyes, and unusually thick legs. He stands under the pergola with his arms folded, and his eyes scan the entire venue from time to time.
"The group in the north corner, black clothes with silver trim," Su Derong said in a low voice, "it's Zhenlei Martial Arts Hall". The owner's surname is Lei, he is at the peak of his energy and is good at palm skills, Zhenlei Palm is fierce and violent. It is said that after practicing it to an extremely high level, there is a sound of wind and thunder when the palm is released. Chen Wanglong is from this discipline. But today----Master Lei's face does not look good."
Master Lei of the Zhenlei Martial Arts Hall is an old man in his sixties, with a gloomy face. He is sitting alone under the arbor. The disciples behind him are all holding their breath and concentrating, not daring to make any sound.
Chen Wanglong was deposed, which dealt a huge blow to the Zhenlei Martial Arts Hall's reputation. No wonder he was in a bad mood.
"There are two more," Su Derong glanced at the other two places, "Guangde Martial Hall", the owner's surname is Wu, he is in the middle stage of Huajin, Mantis Fist. His boxing skills are very sharp and fierce, he is good at grabbing locks, and he is good at close combat."
Guangde Martial Hall's Wu Guanzhu is a skinny old man with a goatee, squinted eyes, and unconsciously twitching his fingers, exuding a powerful aura.
Finally, Su Derong looked at a pergola in the southwest corner, with something strange in his eyes. "Over there - wearing a tight-fitting silver uniform and a snake-pattern belt around his waist, is the owner of "Silver Snake Martial Hall", Liu Yinshuang."
Chen Jianghe looks.
She was a woman about thirty years old.
A silver-white tight-fitting military uniform outlines her figure, with a plump and tall chest, a waist as slender as a willow, a full and round hip curve, and slender and straight legs. She rises and falls slightly with her breathing, adding a bit of charm.
At this moment, she was leaning in the chair, holding her chin in one hand, and playing with a silver soft whip as thin as hair with the other hand. Her eyes casually swept across the audience, and finally stopped on Chen Jianghe.
Eyes facing each other.
Liu Yinshuang raised the corners of his lips slightly, revealing a smile of unknown meaning, and a trace of curiosity and amusement flashed in his silver-gray pupils.
Chen Jianghe looked away without changing his expression.
Su Derong coughed lightly and lowered his voice: "This woman----is not simple. Silver Snake Fist is cunning and sinister, and combined with her Silver Snake Whip", she is hard to detect. It is said that she has become stronger three years ago, and----she and Zhao Family seem to have some unclear relationship."
Chen Jianghe nodded.
At three quarters of the hour, the gong sounded.
A middle-aged emcee wearing a brocade robe with a white face and no beard stepped onto the ring and said loudly, "The auspicious time has arrived! Yilin Martial Arts Tournament, start now!"
The whole place gradually became quiet.
A middle-aged man wearing a blue official uniform with a white face and no beard walked onto the ring. He was none other than Yilin County Lieutenant.
He cleared his throat, summoned up his energy, and his voice spread throughout the audience. "Yilin's martial arts performance begins today! I have been recommended by Five Great Families and fellow martial arts schools in the county, and I am notarized.
The purpose of performing martial arts is to compare skills, select talented people, promote our Yilin martial arts style, and fight against foreign aggression together!"
Zhao Wuji stood up and walked to the center of the ring.
Today he is wearing Purple Gold Python Robe and a jade crown on his head. Although his complexion is still pale, his aura is still majestic.
"Everyone."
Zhao Wuji opened his mouth, his voice was loud and full of inner strength, and it spread throughout the entire audience.
"Today Yilin Martial Arts Tournament, I am deeply honored to be honored by my colleagues from all martial arts schools. Nowadays, the world is in chaos and banditry is rampant. We, Yilin martial artists, should unite as one, compete with each other in skills, select talents, and fight against foreign enemies together!"
After a pause, he continued, "For this martial arts performance, Zhao Family has prepared three prizes: one thousand taels of gold, three hundred years Blood Ginseng King, and----"
He glanced across the audience and said word by word, "I Zhao Family's secret treasure Dragon-Tiger Bone Strengthening Ointment"! This ointment has a miraculous effect on warriors to strengthen their muscles and bones and consolidate their foundation!"
The audience was suddenly in an uproar.
A thousand taels of gold is already a huge sum of money, and Blood Ginseng King is a rare and rare treasure, but that "Dragon-Tiger Bone Strengthening Ointment"----Zhao Family is actually willing to take it out?
It seems that this time, Zhao Family really spent a lot of money!
Zhao Wuji raised his hand and pressed down, suppressing the noise, and his voice turned cold. "However, Martial Dao competes with each other, fists and feet have no eyes. Once you enter the ring, you must be aware of injury or even death! There is only one rule - no concealed weapons or poisons are allowed. Other than that, everyone depends on their ability, regardless of life or death!"
"Now, the martial arts performance begins!"
As the words fell, a cowhide drum was beaten heavily on the sidelines.
"Boom-!!!"
The sound of the drums was like thunder, shaking the whole place, and a murderous atmosphere suddenly filled the air.