The first fight scene in Kung Fu Hustle: Waai Fu shows her power!

Here, Chen Qi was repeatedly beaten with slippers by Madam Wen Yue. He deliberately made him do several takes, and finally, Madam Wen Yue realized that if she hesitated for even a moment and did not go all out, Chen Qi would only be beaten more often. Finally, she made up her mind and began to beat Chen Qi mercilessly with slippers, as if she were beating her son.

Finally, after several takes, this take successfully achieved Chen Qi's expected result.

You owe me for the medicine!

"The cost of the medicine!"

"They're on our side..."

"We're on the same side now!"

As Chen Qi dodged and ran, facing Wenyue's relentless pursuit, Chen Qi, seemingly unable to bear it any longer, shouted in a show of defiance, "Alright!"

"Holy crap! Holy crap!"

However, as soon as Chen Qi stopped, he was hit by two more slipper blows from Madam Wen Yue Chen Qi. With all his defenses turned off and even his internal energy not activated, Chen Qi was completely dizzy from the two solid blows.

Chen Qi covered his head, fleeing in terror after being beaten by Madam Wen Yue, but he didn't forget to turn around and shout:

"You've got guts! I'll call for help!"

However, even though Wenyue felt sorry for Chen Qi, she couldn't show it on the surface, otherwise they would have to start over immediately. Therefore, Wenyue hardened her heart and showed utter disdain for Chen Qi's taunts, uttering another classic line while smoking a cigarette:

"You've got a dead rat tucked in your waistband, pretending to be a hunter? Who do you think you are?!"

With a shift in the camera, Chen Qi was now beside a campfire, pulling out a firecracker from who-knows-where. After lighting it, he chanted an incantation:

"A single arrow pierces the clouds, and a thousand armies rush to meet it!"

Chen Qi casually threw the firecracker out of the village. The sound of the firecracker startled Chen Qi first. He pretended to move naturally towards the village gate, clearly intending to escape, but still shouted:

"Just wait to die! Don't go! You'd better buy a coffin!"

"This movie is really full of witty lines..." Meanwhile, Lin Yuxia and the Rat King, who played the "Rat," weren't offended by Madam Wen Yue's words at all. On the contrary, the father and daughter were the ones laughing the loudest among the onlookers, finding Madam Wen Yue's description absolutely apt.

Now, through this humorous and somewhat exaggerated performance, everyone can understand that the movie "Kung Fu Hustle" seems to differ from traditional martial arts films, containing certain comedic elements.

However, comedy and martial arts... can these two be combined? Everyone couldn't help but start to worry. Although Chen Qi's attempts were quite bold each time, the situation in Yan was indeed different. Yan audiences valued "tradition" very much. If you wanted to break with tradition, you had to have the ability and also make the public accept it.

Now, Chen Qi's influence is naturally not a concern. The news of the filming of "Kung Fu Hustle" has long been known throughout Yan, and everyone is looking forward to Chen Qi's work.

As we all know, the higher the expectations, the greater the potential disappointment in the final product. Especially since everyone was anticipating a grand martial arts spectacle in this film, Chen Qi's production has failed to deliver the martial arts action that everyone wanted to see, which naturally raises some concerns.

"I think he'll have a way." Although Chen Huijie was also full of doubts, at this moment, she was still willing to believe in Chen Qi's abilities and said with a slight smile:

"Since he dares to make a martial arts film, he must know the meaning of the word 'chivalry.' I believe we will definitely see a true hero in this movie."

As soon as Chen Huijie finished speaking, everyone watching swallowed their questions. Talulah, however, looked at Chen Huijie with an even stranger expression, but she couldn't understand what Chen Huijie meant... In the end, she had no choice but to swallow her questions again.

Back in the filming process, Chen Qi had just thrown the firecracker and was still figuring out how to escape when suddenly, several figures in suits began to slowly walk over. The one in the lead was wiping his body with a rag, and the hat on his head had a big hole blown out by the firecracker.

"--Who threw the firecracker?"

The leader, with a fierce expression, questioned everyone present. His voice wasn't loud, but it carried a calm killing intent, as if he wanted to kill the person who threw the firecracker.

The actor playing one of the Axe Gang is Uncle Dong's adopted son, "Jie," a fishmonger with a fierce appearance. This is the very person Chen Qi noticed, which led him to cast him in a small cameo role.

He figured that if he gained some fame from this small role, it might improve his stall's business. Since he was basically willing to take any job except illegal ones to make money, and Chen Qi's film crew was paying well, he naturally agreed to the cameo.

Playing fierce-looking characters like this was nothing new for Jie, as he could immerse himself in a role incredibly quickly. Chen Qi also slowly stepped forward, and upon noticing the conspicuous Axe Gang tattoo on Jie's exposed chest, he quickly found a powerful ally and said:

"We're on the same side, brother."

Soon, with Chen Qi pointing his finger, several members of the Axe Gang, led by Jie and clearly possessing the demeanor of true villains, walked step by step toward Madam Wen Yue.

"Now's your turn, Xi! It's your turn to get to work!"

"Huh? Me?"

However, Xi looked up in surprise when Nian relayed his words to the projection room via walkie-talkie. Nian, who was supervising the filming, immediately said:

"Of course, our Xi, the set designer, you haven't forgotten your job, have you? Chen Qi asked you to prepare the dark cloud effects at this time! Have you forgotten?"

"Hurry up and draw the dark cloud effect, or this take will be a no-go! You're the only one here who can do this!"

"--See, Xi-mei." As soon as Nian finished speaking, Chongyue turned to Xi, who had been somewhat silent but whose eyes were now shining brightly, and smiled:

"Director Chen Qi still needs you. What you can do is make him need you even more, which is why you need to hone your drawing skills."

"... Seriously, this guy, he really can't do without me."

Whether Xi listened to Chongyue's words or not, no one knows. But now, after being assigned an irreplaceable task once again, a faint smile appeared on Xi's face, and the red greatsword reappeared in her hand.

With a casual wave of Xi's hand, the dark clouds on the set instantly began to gather, following the footsteps of Jie and his group, and gradually approached Madam Wen Yue and the others.

The dark, heavy clouds gradually swallowed up the bright morning sunlight, just as darkness devoured light. This symbolized the oppressive presence of evil forces, which was immediately highlighted in the cartoon-like setting.

Faced with this scene, the Landlady, played by Madam Wen Yue, immediately sensed trouble approaching. Her expression changed slightly, and she reacted quickly—turning around, pretending not to see the Axe Gang members, and reprimanding the onlookers:

"What are you all fussing about? It's raining, hurry home and bring in the laundry!"

"--Old hag!"

However, no sooner had Jie finished speaking than Madam Wen Yue's stiff expression didn't last long. Suddenly, like a spring stretched to its limit, she sprang forward at an extremely fast speed. Before anyone could react, they heard a series of rapid footsteps, and Madam Wen Yue was already back on the third floor, curled up in her bed.

"..."XN

Faced with this uninterrupted power from Madam Wen Yue herself, without any acceleration, everyone was unusually stunned for a moment.

"No way? She just ran away like that? Wasn't she so imposing just now? Why did she run away as soon as she encountered some thugs? Wasn't she playing a chivalrous hero?"

However, Xi thought that at this moment, Madam Wen Yue, who was obviously also a master in the movies, would take the initiative to stand up and protect everyone in the face of the Axe Gang's arrival—isn't that how it's always portrayed in martial arts movies? Helping those in need.

However, to everyone's surprise, when faced with the Axe Gang, Madam Wen Yue's first reaction was to flee in panic, which greatly disappointed Xi, Chen Huijie, and others who had high expectations for Madam Wen Yue's performance.

"--No, at this point, running away might actually offer a chance to save yourself."

However, at this moment, the Rat King, who was in charge of the Lungmen gang, spoke his own judgment, offering his opinion as a senior to the fleeing Madam Wen Yue.

To the somewhat bewildered Chen Huijie, Lin Yuxia, and the others, the Rat King replied with considerable seriousness:

"The Axe Gang is incredibly powerful in the movies, and these people living in the slums can't afford to offend them. There's a rule in the gang: if you dare to lay a hand on a gang member, you're dead."

"Now, even if a few reclusive martial Axe Gang manage to drive back the powerful Axe Gang, they won't give up easily. If they bring in even stronger experts to fight them next time, how many people will be left alive in this slum?"

"Admitting defeat is only a temporary measure; if it escalates into a bloodbath, things will get out of control..."

The Rat King understood this all too well. As the ruler of the dark world of Lungmen, he knew all too well just how chaotic things were before Lungmen established its order. How many times had Wei Yenwu secretly had the Rat King handle things in order to restore order to Lungmen?

However, after the Rat King said that, Chen Huijie, Lin Yuxia, and the other young people immediately understood why Madam Wen Yue, who was playing a martial arts master, chose to flee in the face of evil forces. If they were alone, they might not have been so patient, but now there were so many innocent people behind them, and they couldn't drag everyone into danger because of this small matter.

However, not everyone understands the Rat King's words. Even Chen Huijie and Lin Yuxia needed guidance to grasp them. Most ordinary people wouldn't even consider this aspect, such as Zuo Le, who was still filming at the moment.

Facing a villain like Jie, even the righteous Zuo Le maintained a serious expression. However, with makeup on, the serious Zuo Le appeared somewhat dazed as he spoke to Jie, word by word:

"You're trying to blackmail me too? I'm not afraid."

"... broken."

Faced with this plot, the Rat King and his gang felt a chill run down their spines. They were most afraid of these hotheads! Even real gangsters don't want to mess with hotheads because once these hotheads and thugs lose their temper, they're capable of killing anyone. They have no sense of rules, only the attitude that they're the most important person in the world.

Therefore, even gangsters wouldn't get entangled with such a hothead, because it's easy to accidentally capsize in the gutter. But at this moment, both the character Zuo Le is playing and his own personality are somewhat like that.

Upon hearing this, Jie's expression changed, just as instructed in the script. He took out the axe from his back and held it in his hand. He even took a step forward and, as if to warn, turned his ear to Zuo Le, asking, "Huh?"

At that moment, Zuo Le noticed the axe behind Jie, but without hesitation, he immediately said:

"I--"

"Call!"

Almost immediately, Jie raised his axe, looking as if he was about to chop someone down—but of course he wouldn't actually swing it. He had read the script; at this moment, Waai Fu would kick him away. Jie had also already taken precautions to protect some key areas, so there was nothing to worry about.

However, what Jie didn't expect was that his simple action would make Zuo Le react immediately. Zuo Le almost reflexively threw a punch, his pupils narrowed, and his hand chopped into the joint where Jie was raising the axe.

In pain, Jie instinctively let go, and the next second, he saw Waai Fu's foot, which had been launched into the air, kicking towards his face as planned!

"Don't--"

"Bang!"

Before Jie could even call for a stop, his consciousness went blank for a moment.

On camera, Chen Qi and the others turned their attention to the direction where Jie was kicked— Waai Fu's leg technique was extremely precise, and as expected, she kicked Jie directly into the swill bucket... except that she originally kicked Jie's abdomen, where he was supposed to be on guard.

However, because of Zuo Le's actions, Waai Fu, who had already flown up as if in the script, also shifted her target to Zuo Le's hand chop to save Jie. Unexpectedly, Zuo Le's movements were even faster than hers. After Zuo Le withdrew her hand, Waai Fu's kick landed solidly on Jie's forehead.

Originally, Jie only needed to act as if he was disoriented after being kicked away. Now, it's almost impossible for Jie not to lose consciousness...

"Click! This one's approved!"

"Boss!" After a moment of confusion, Waai Fu rushed over, and Chen Qi, Zuo Le and the others also gathered around the garbage can where Jie had collapsed, surrounding Jie, who now had a footprint on his foot.

"Jie? Are you alright? Should we call an ambulance?" Chen Qi was also startled; this was truly a filming accident. Zuo Le, who instinctively moved, immediately tried to carry Jie on her back, but Jie stopped her with a gesture.

"Director Chen Qi, after filming this, remember to pay my medical bills. Also, my salary needs to be doubled."

Although Jie was dazed for a moment, he was not seriously injured. In his haste, Waai Fu had held back most of his strength, so even though Jie was kicked in the head, it didn't bother him much. He just stared blankly at Chen Qi and said:

"Before I pass out... Director Chen Qi, let's finish this take quickly, I can hold on a little longer."

"... You're so dedicated, Jie. With that kind of spirit, you deserve ten times the pay."

Jie's dedication inspired everyone around him. Seeing that Jie was not seriously injured, Chen Qi breathed a sigh of relief and immediately offered Jie the highest possible reward ever.

"... By the way, Director Chen Qi, the ambulance and medical team you prepared beforehand weren't just for me, were they?" Now somewhat recovered from her daze, Jie didn't care at all about being in the garbage can. Instead, before Chen Qi could strike while the iron was hot and start filming, she asked this question.

"Ah, well, it wasn't really prepared for you, but I think quite a few people will be accompanying you to the hospital today."

Chen Qi couldn't help but sigh, turning his gaze to Waai Fu, Tai He, and Shang Zhong not far away. All he could hope for now was that these three, who were in charge of the stunts for the next scene, would hold back a little... so that they wouldn't beat too many extras into ending up in the hospital.

But this was clearly wishful thinking. Given the circumstances at the time, Zuo Le instinctively fought back at the mere smell of evil. These three people, who were equally righteous, would likely find it difficult to control themselves in the subsequent fight scenes.

Chapter 210: The first fight scene in "Kung Fu Hustle" —Waai Fu's power is revealed!

"Uncle Lin, are all the members of your gang ready for the action scenes this time?"

"Yes, there are seventy-eight strong young men in total. Don't worry, they're very familiar with the underworld. Many film crews that come to Lungmen specifically seek them out. There's absolutely no need to worry about their performance."

Before filming this fight scene, Chen Qi and others also filmed the scene where, after Jie was kicked away, the Axe Gang members set off axe-shaped fireworks as a signal to attract a large number of Axe Gang members to arrive, and the scene where "Brother Sum," played by Lee, saw how badly his subordinate had been beaten.

There was nothing seriously wrong with Jie. With the help of Saria, the only person in Chen Qi's crew who was officially in charge of medical care, the situation was brought under control in time, and he was lifted into an ambulance and sent to the hospital for examination.

Chen Qi then turned to the Rat King and asked about the crucial issue of extras for the fight scene. The Rat King had already done as Chen Qi had instructed and had prepared the cast.

"They were all wearing sufficient protective gear; basically, everything that could be covered by their clothing was protected... Of course, this was all on the premise that these three wouldn't aim for the young men's heads."

"I think it's difficult. Almost all martial arts are designed to injure people, so a brain is an essential component. Moreover, if we want to simulate a realistic fight scene, we have to let the three of them perform to their full potential."

Chen Qi was powerless to do anything about it. Since he wanted to achieve the desired effect in the fight, he had to let Waai Fu, Tai He, and Shang Zhong use their fists and feet as much as possible. Even Waai Fu, the weakest of them all, could knock someone unconscious with a single kick to the head, let alone the other two.

Getting injured while filming is one thing, and it's hard to avoid, but that doesn't mean it's unavoidable and that Chen Qi and the others don't need to prepare in advance.

"What do you mean?" the Rat King couldn't help but ask, and Chen Qi then shared his thoughts, saying:

"Uncle Lin, I know you and Yuxia are both skilled in using Originium Arts that involve sand. You see, I already scattered a lot of sand and dust on set when we were setting up the scene. I hope that when the action scenes start, some dust will inevitably be stirred up. You and Yuxia can keep an eye on the set and use Originium Arts if necessary to protect the extras."

"At the very least, this way we can reduce the possibility of some extras getting injured. I wonder if Uncle Lin and Yuxia can do that?"

"... Since it's about protecting my men, I will naturally accept Director Chen Qi's arrangement."

Upon hearing this, the Rat King nodded, a smile appearing on his lips. What he didn't tell Chen Qi was that he hadn't spent much Kung Fu Hustle finding these young men to play the Axe Gang; he had simply informed Chen Qi's crew that they needed extras, and all of them had come running out.

Moreover, the Rat King explicitly stated that this extra work was very dangerous; one wrong move and they could easily be beaten to death. Despite this, people still flocked to participate. In their minds, Chen Qi, who directed gangster films like "The Godfather," was practically a "god" in their eyes.

Being able to act in Chen Qi's movies, they would be willing to be injured, even beaten half to death, let alone suffer injuries. Especially since most of them were Infected barely survived thanks to the Rat King's charity. Chen Qi would even cover their medical expenses and recovery costs. They couldn't wait to be injured and sent to the hospital, where they could live comfortably for a while. Life in the slums was simply a matter of barely surviving.

"Since you care so much about them, I believe these young men will work even harder. Don't worry, I'll tell Director Chen Qi about your care for them."

"Dad, Chen Qi is different from you. He values life a lot. He's an actor, and he'll take responsibility if something happens to him." Lin Yuxia, however, felt that Chen Qi's actions were consistent with his usual character, and immediately prepared to activate her Originium Arts.

However, judging from Lin Yuxia's faint smile, she certainly approved of Chen Qi's approach. At that very moment, Chongyue and Huai Tianpei, who were not far away, also arrived at the scene and said to the Rat King:

"Then I'll lend a hand; this distance should be enough to neutralize the attack."

"Chongyue? What brings you out?" The Rat King looked at Chongyue beside him with some surprise. Chongyue, who was already in a posture of channeling his inner energy, replied with a smile:

"Watching it on screen wasn't enough, and they were about to film an action scene. Brother Huai's daughter was the first to show off her martial arts skills, so naturally he couldn't resist coming out to watch, and I came out with him."

"... that Huai the Martial Arts Fanatic?"

The Rat King was also somewhat surprised and turned his gaze to Huai Tianpei, who was standing not far away. Huai Tianpei had his hands clasped together and was staring intently at the scene where the fight was about to begin.

He knew that although it was filming, all the fight scenes were completely real. He wanted to see how well his daughter had progressed in the martial arts he had taught her during the years he had been gone.

"Alright, everyone, pay attention! Action sequences are about to begin! Actors, take your positions! Action!"