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Chapter 602: Shen Bijun's New Skill: Palm Bottom Needle
Chapter 602: Shen Bijun's New Skill: Palm Bottom Needle
Shen Tianzhu reached out with his left hand to grab Shen Bijun's right wrist, while his right hand clamped down on her shoulder.
Shen Tianju pointed a finger at Shen Bijun's shoulder well and grabbed her arm.
With their four hands, they enveloped Shen Bijun's upper body. To them, Shen Bijun, seated on the stool, seemed to have nowhere to dodge. Shen Tianju even thoughtfully prepared to support Shen Bijun to prevent her from falling.
But they grasped nothing but air.
Their speed was not slow, and their hands were so fast that they left afterimages. Yet, they only managed to brush against a corner of her clothing, and as for Shen Bijun...
The young man and the red-nosed old man nearby witnessed the scene most clearly.
In the instant that the Shen siblings made their move, Shen Bijun nimbly leaped up. She seemed to float lightly, unaffected by their force, yet her speed was by no means slow. Her body twisted and turned in mid-air, even changing direction before she landed gracefully two zhang away.
As Shen Bijun touched down, Shen Tianzhu and Shen Tianju stared at her in disbelief.
"Second... Second Brother, why...?" Shen Bijun bit her lower lip, her voice filled with conflict and pain. "Why are you doing this?"
Shen Tianzhu's face turned crimson as if he wanted to explain something, but Shen Tianju interrupted him with a sharp rebuke, "What's the use of saying these things now? Hurry up and take her down!"
Shen Tianzhu grit his teeth and slapped the table, standing up. He and Shen Tianju moved towards Shen Bijun from either side.
Shen Bijun glanced anxiously from left to right, and although the rustling of leaves could be heard in the surrounding forest, there were no signs of anyone else.
Shen Bijun took a deep breath to calm herself. She focused her attention on the two men, her eyes filled with confusion and bewilderment, but even more so with anger.
"How can you do this and still face Grandmother and the Shen family?" Shen Bijun chastised them.
Shen Tianju didn't respond but instead snorted. He then leaped forward, his feet tapping on the ground as he feinted left and right, swiftly closing in on Shen Bijun's left side, aiming a claw at her shoulder.
Shen Tianzhu flanked her from the right, his palms one behind the other, one offensive and one defensive. His steps were slower than Shen Tianju's, but his stance was more stable.
The two circled around, attempting to prevent her from retreating further into the forest.
But Shen Bijun didn't retreat. She lightly waved her jade-like hand, and several golden lights flashed by.
Shen Tianzhu's eyes narrowed as he swiftly flipped out of the way. Then he saw that Shen Bijun had already reached Shen Tianju's side and engaged him in combat.
The Four Virtues of Lu Dong were a distant branch of the Shen family and had not learned the Shen family's golden needle technique, but Shen Tianju's grappling skills were not weak. He was very powerful in close combat and had few rivals in the Lu Dong martial arts world.
However, when he faced Shen Bijun, he did not have the upper hand.
Shen Bijun's posture was graceful, and her movements were nimble. She even seemed to possess the demeanor of a master, contrary to their knowledge of her being only skilled in throwing and receiving hidden weapons.
Shen Tianju grew anxious and made his moves hastily, shouting, "I'll hold him off! Second Brother, hurry!"
Shen Tianzhu dodged the golden needles and rushed over to help, but before he could even get close to the battlefield, he saw Shen Tianju fall.
"Fourth Brother?" Shen Tianzhu was shocked. He never expected Shen Tianju to be defeated in less than five moves.
As for Shen Tianju, he was still dazed by what had just happened.
He had just been sparring with Shen Bijun, and although he was struggling to win, he didn't think he would lose. But in the moment when their hands crossed, he noticed that a golden needle had appeared on Shen Bijun's fingertip.
They were too close! Shen Tianju didn't even see how Shen Bijun had produced the golden needle!
In the next moment, Shen Bijun simply flicked her finger, and the golden needle, aided by the momentum, struck Shen Tianju's neck. He had no way to dodge, and the needle hit its mark, blocking the flow of qi and blood in his body, causing him to topple over.
Seeing Shen Tianju lying on the ground, Shen Bijun couldn't help but feel a sense of elation. This palm technique paired with the golden needle was something Liancheng Bi had taught her. It was named Palm Bottom Needle, inspired by techniques like the sleeve sword and spear fighting...
When facing ordinary people, they probably wouldn't even see her golden needle before being struck.
Shen Tianzhu fell to the ground, and Shen Bijun turned to face Shen Tianzhu.
"Second Brother..." Shen Bijun sighed, "It's not too late to turn back now."
"It's too late," a crisp voice interrupted. "The moment he took the money, he lost any chance of turning back."
Shen Bijun followed the voice and saw that the young master, who had appeared to be only thirteen or fourteen years old, had risen to his feet. His two gray-clad companions stood between her and the forest, blocking her path.
"Who are you?" Shen Bijun asked. "Are you also from the Sky Sect?"
Instead of answering, the young master asked, "Do you know why Shen Tianzhu and Shen Tianju betrayed you?"
Shen Bijun coldly replied, "Of course, it's because of your scheming and manipulation."
The young master laughed playfully. "But if they didn't have their weaknesses, how could I have manipulated them? One is lustful, and the other is a gambler. I kindly helped them repay their debts so that they wouldn't tarnish the proud name of the Lu Dong Four Virtues."
The young master continued, his tone casual, "Speaking of which, I'm actually a good person."
Shen Bijun scoffed, "A good person would make them betray the Shen family and instruct them to ambush me?"
The young master smiled, unperturbed. "I didn't ask them to ambush you. I merely asked them to invite you over as a guest. They felt too embarrassed to extend the invitation themselves, so they took matters into their own hands. I didn't put them up to it."
"Flattery and deception!" Shen Bijun retorted with a cold smile. "No matter how much you say, it won't hide your hypocrisy and dirtiness!"
Unfazed, the young master's expression remained unchanged, as if Shen Bijun's insults weren't directed at him. He turned to Shen Tianzhu instead, "What are you still doing standing there? Hurry up and invite Madam Lian into the carriage!"
A luxurious carriage was parked by the roadside. Previously, Shen Bijun had assumed it belonged to the young master. If he was indeed from the Sky Sect, then the carriage was most likely prepared to abduct her.
Hearing the young master's words, Shen Tianzhu's face hardened with determination, and he immediately moved to face Shen Bijun.
Accompanying him were the two gray-clad companions who had been standing behind Shen Bijun.
The three of them surrounded Shen Bijun, but her light martial arts skills exceeded their expectations. With a swift movement, she leaped lightly, gracefully evading their encirclement. In a fluid motion, she turned and folded them back, reversing the situation and surrounding her assailants instead.
Shen Bijun's movements were exceptionally agile. Her punches and palms seemed light and airy, yet they were swift and precise. In a short time, she had managed to surround all three of them alone.
Of course, this advantage couldn't last long.
But Shen Bijun didn't need it to.
The Palm Bottom Needle, a newly introduced skill, proved too much for Shen Tianzhu and his gray-clad companions, who were not top-notch experts. Even with their full attention, they couldn't defend against this mysterious and unexpected combination of palm strikes and golden needles.
In just a dozen moves, Shen Tianzhu and his companions lay defeated on the ground.
However, the young master's eyes lit up with excitement. "I see. The Shen family's golden needle technique is indeed extraordinary, befitting the reputation of the prestigious Qi Lu family. Their heritage is indeed profound."
When he had asked Shen Tianzhu to make a move earlier, it wasn't because he genuinely believed Shen Tianzhu could defeat Shen Bijun. Instead, he intended to observe their fight and uncover the secrets and weaknesses of Shen Bijun's martial arts.
Now, he felt confident that he could handle Shen Bijun.
The young master approached with a playful smile. "Madam Lian, I'm just a child. Surely you won't take action against me?"
Shen Bijun eyed him warily. "I wouldn't dare assume you're just a child."
Shen Tianzhu, with a needle still embedded in his Tanzhong Acupoint, could only watch helplessly as the young master strolled closer. He pleaded in a low voice, "Young Master..."
Shen Bijun's eyes widened in surprise. "You're the Young Master?"
In the next moment, the young master stepped forward, his hands sweeping out in a graceful arc as he unleashed seven or eight hidden weapons, all aimed directly at Shen Bijun.
(End of Chapter)
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