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Chapter 181: A Younger Version of the "Qi Baxianhe Copper Fist and Iron Palm that Shook Zhongzhou"
Chapter 181: A Younger Version of the "Qi Baxianhe Copper Fist and Iron Palm that Shook Zhongzhou"
Yan Nantian emerged from his carriage, but he didn't immediately take action. What if the Two Rivers Escort League took care of their opponents themselves?
In front of the escort team, one middle-aged escort showed a hint of reluctance, but a tall and burly young escort stepped forward boldly.
"Damn those Qi Lu Five Tigers! Taking advantage of our leader Qin's passing to hijack our escort, they really think they can dominate us now?"
The young escort, Zhao Quanhai, shouted, "Last time, you got lucky, but this time you've met me, the Copper Fist and Iron Palm. Your luck has run out! Do you want to take me on one-on-one, or are you going to gang up on me?"
Zhao Quanhai's intentions were clear. He was challenging them to a one-on-one fight, but if they ganged up on him, his allies would join the fray as well.
To be honest, if it weren't for their leader, this group of several dozen escorts from the Two Rivers Escort League wouldn't dare face the Qi Lu Five Tigers. But with a master leading them, they could rush forward together and potentially overwhelm the Five Tigers.
The Qi Lu Five Tigers were taken aback by Zhao Quanhai's bold declaration.
They had investigated beforehand and knew that the leader of this escort team, Sun Lao'er, had mediocre martial arts skills. They had encountered him during their last heist, so they assumed that this time would be equally effortless. They never expected a young hot-blooded warrior to show up.
If this young man's skills were average, it wouldn't be a problem. But if he was highly skilled, things could get tricky.
If he could hold off two of their men, and with the addition of a few competent escorts on the other side, the rest of the gang could rush forward...
"Hahaha! Do you really think you're worthy of taking on all of us?"
Lao Wu, the fifth of the Qi Lu Five Tigers, laughed heartily and signaled to his brothers with a glance. He then stepped forward, clenching his fists. "What Copper Fist and Iron Palm? I'll turn you into scrap metal!"
Zhao Quanhai's eyes lit up, and without paying attention to Sun Lao'er's complicated gaze beside him, he strode forward. "Come on, let me see what you've got!"
On one side was an escort duty-bound to protect their cargo, and on the other, highway robbers intent on stealing it. Words were unnecessary; the only language they needed was that of battle.
Lao Wu employed the Northern Tiger Claw style, and as he attacked, he let out a tiger-like roar.
Zhao Quanhai, on the other hand, used the Great Tablet-Falling Hand style, his fists and palms moving in wide, sweeping motions that created a howling wind.
In terms of age, Lao Wu was a few years older than Zhao Quanhai. But Zhao Quanhai's height and build, coupled with his exceptional internal energy, gave him an advantage. In just a dozen or so moves, he had gained the upper hand and was pressing Lao Wu on the defensive.
"Well done!"
"Nice moves, Escort Zhao!"
"Beat him!"
The younger escorts and porters cheered from behind, boosting Zhao Quanhai's morale and raising the entire escort team's spirits.
"This isn't good!"
The Qi Lu Four Tigers exchanged worried glances. Zhao Quanhai's martial arts skills exceeded their expectations, and Lao Wu was already showing signs of defeat. If they let their opponents gain the upper hand, the situation could turn unfavorable.
"I'll take care of this!"
The fourth tiger, Lao Si, shouted and drew his dagger. With a leap, he joined the battle. "Lao Wu, take a break. Let me show this Copper Fist and Iron Palm what we're made of!"
By now, Zhao Quanhai had gained confidence in his abilities. He threw a punch with his other hand, disrupting Lao Wu's Tiger Claw and forcing him to retreat. Then, facing Lao Si, he unleashed a fierce palm strike. "Bring it on!"
Two clashing sounds rang out as Zhao Quanhai forced Lao Si back, but his sleeve was sliced in the process.
Both men's faces changed as they became more cautious.
Lao Si hadn't expected Zhao Quanhai to react so quickly, and Zhao Quanhai was surprised by Lao Si's superior skills compared to Lao Wu.
"If Lao Si's skills are this high, then the other three must be even stronger." Zhao Quanhai's heart sank as he unknowingly underestimated the Qi Lu Five Tigers, not realizing that aside from the eldest, Lao Si was the most skilled among them.
Zhao Quanhai let out a loud battle cry, meeting each blow with his fists and palms, somehow managing to hold his ground without faltering.
Yan Nantian had not expected such a skilled fighter among the escort team, so he stood by, intending to let the Two Rivers Escort League handle the Qi Lu Five Tigers on their own if they could.
As he felt a presence beside him, about to turn and speak to Jiang Feng, he saw Jiang Feng holding out a hand, offering him some peanuts as if it were the most natural thing to do while watching a fight.
Yan Nantian was speechless.
"That Zhao Quanhai's Great Tablet-Falling Hand is quite impressive," Jiang Feng said, still holding out the peanuts, his expression calm and indifferent as if watching a fight while eating peanuts was perfectly normal.
"As long as I look serious, no one can accuse me of being frivolous!"
Yan Nantian blinked, feeling that something was amiss, but he couldn't quite put his finger on it. Seeing the peanuts in front of him, he could only reach out and take some. After eating one, he calmed himself and nodded, "He has natural talent and has put in the hard work. That robber is no match for him."
As the two chatted, Zhao Quanhai, now unarmed, began to gain the upper hand against Lao Si's single dagger. He forced Lao Si to focus on defense, barely able to launch any attacks within a three-foot distance.
In the next moment, Zhao Quanhai seized an opportunity and threw a piercing punch that sent Lao Si's dagger flying. It soared over a dozen feet and landed in the nearby forest.
"Well done!"
"Good moves, Escort Zhao!"
"His might shakes the very rivers and mountains! Copper Fist and Iron Palm that Shook Zhongzhou!"
The flattery was so over the top that even Yan Nantian couldn't help but laugh. Jiang Feng nodded and smiled, "Indeed, it's quite catchy. Perhaps this Zhao Quanhai will be known as 'The Copper Fist and Iron Palm that Shook Zhongzhou' from now on."
Yan Nantian shook his head and laughed, "That name is too grandiose for him to live up to."
Jiang Feng gave Yan Nantian a sidelong glance and teased, "How about we make a bet then? Let's wager on what this Zhao Quanhai's reputation will be like in ten years."
Yan Nantian smiled, "The Copper Fist and Iron Palm that Shook Zhongzhou?"
Jiang Feng nodded, "Exactly."
"What do we bet on?"
"How about ten jars of aged flower carving wine?"
"You're on!"
As the two joked, Lao Si retreated in disarray, and the leader of the Qi Lu Five Tigers finally stepped forward, his face stern.
Zhao Quanhai, having fought two consecutive battles, was somewhat exhausted, but he still stood tall and proud, his aura undiminished. He struck a pose and beckoned to the leader, "Come on!"
The leader's face was as still as water, and he drew a strange-looking single-edged dagger. With a vicious laugh, he said, "If I let you leave here alive, the name of the Qi Lu Five Tigers will be tarnished forever..."
When Jiang Feng saw the style of the dagger, his heart skipped a beat. That familiar feeling surged within him once more.
"What kind of hero resorts to ganging up on their opponents? Have the righteous bandits of the Qi Lu plains fallen so low?"
At that moment, a crisp voice rang out, and a graceful figure in white appeared at the edge of the official road. The woman held a willow leaf dagger, still sheathed, but her cold gaze made the leader's heart sink.
"You are..."
"You recognize me, don't you?" The woman smiled seductively, her voice cold and detached. "Three years ago, when you betrayed the Five Tigers and left the Broken Blade Sect, I happened to defeat your senior brother."
The leader's eyes narrowed, and he forced out the words, "Are you really going to pursue this grudge?"
The woman, however, laughed coldly, "So, you don't plan on giving me any face?"
(End of Chapter)
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