6kv Chapter 30 Competition
Chapter 30 Competition
These past few days, Wang Hong has been checking the sky, looking at the map, and deciding on his resting place every day in advance.
Sometimes they stayed in inns, sometimes in abandoned houses. Although the time for rest and departure varied each time, the group never traveled at night.
As time went by, Tonglu City drew ever closer.
That day, the convoy stopped at the housing area where the Wang family had arranged for them to rest. As they were about to reach their destination, Wang Kui lit a campfire to ease the pent-up frustration of the group after several days.
Apart from the necessary guards, the remaining twenty or so bodyguards gathered around the campfire, grilling meat skewers and chatting and laughing.
Lu Li sat silently by the campfire, grilling meat skewers. Around him, some people were chatting animatedly, while others were carving small trinkets with knives.
Just as Lu Li was about to take off the meat skewer, cheers erupted from the side.
At the same time, crackling and popping sounds continued to come.
Lu Li looked back and saw that the bodyguards by another campfire had spread out and stood in a circle around the campfire. Among the crowd, two figures were constantly moving and leaping, punching and kicking each other. The crackling sounds came from there.
"There's going to be some excitement, let's go!"
After greeting the bodyguards who were eating meat skewers and chatting beside Lu Li, he headed to another campfire.
"This is a fun activity we do every time we go on a escort mission," Wang Kui said with a smile as he walked over. "After all, the journey has been too tedious, and no one can stand it for long. We're not far from Tonglu City now, and it's relatively safe, so we're doing it here."
Lu Li nodded silently upon hearing this.
He had to admit that Yongxing Escort Agency's management was quite reasonable.
After all, the rules for escorting goods are strict. Drinking and gambling are not allowed. Apart from chatting, there is nothing else to do along the way. The only companions are the muddy roads and the bumpy ride. Over time, it is inevitable to feel depressed or even depressed.
Now that there's a way to relieve stress, that's not bad.
"Besides adding to the fun, another reason is that there are many people involved in the escort business, and they don't know each other. It's good to practice some boxing to improve their relationships. Moreover, everyone can also distinguish the strength of each other, so they will have a better understanding of each other's abilities if they encounter trouble in the future."
After Wang Kui finished speaking, he smiled at Lu Li and said:
"Young Master Lu, would you like to go up and give it a try?"
"Let me take a look first." Upon hearing this, Lu Li did not immediately agree, but instead chose to concentrate on watching the fight between the two bodyguards in the crowd.
The tall bodyguard on the left was clearly skilled in palm techniques, constantly shifting his legs and palms, following, retreating, and sidestepping to dodge the sharp punches of the bodyguard on the right.
It appears that the bodyguard on the left is being repeatedly defeated by the bodyguard on the right.
However, Lu Li could see that although the bodyguard on the left seemed to be at a disadvantage from beginning to end, he was never hit in a vital spot by that fist technique.
On the contrary, the bodyguard on the right was too aggressive in his fist techniques, exposing his vital points several times.
This is clearly an old man teasing a child.
In the end, the contest lasted for half an incense stick's time before the left-hand bodyguard finally won with a single, hard-fought blow.
"You flatter me." The bodyguard on the left humbly clasped his hands in a fist salute.
"Brother Hu, you've gone too far in acknowledging me." The bodyguard on the right returned the greeting with a hint of shame.
The bodyguards gathered around the campfire burst into cheers.
"No wonder Brother Hu was chosen by the Jiang family; his palm technique is truly extraordinary!"
"Brother Hu must be close to mastering the Inner Strength realm. Don't forget about us, his brothers in the escort business!"
The bodyguards kept praising the tall, thin bodyguard.
"Hu Sheng, the master of Baguazhang, truly lives up to his reputation as a bodyguard from the Jiang family. His mastery of this palm technique is unparalleled. He might very well break through to the Dark Force realm in the future." Wang Kui nodded silently, his eyes filled with admiration.
Upon hearing this, Lu Li asked, somewhat puzzled:
"What's so special about the Jiang family's guards?"
Upon hearing this, Wang Kui shook his head and smiled:
"Young Master Lu is so focused on martial arts that it's normal that he doesn't understand these things."
"Lin'an City is divided into inner and outer cities, as you should know. It contains the four major families of Zhang, Jiang, Yun, and Wei, which are commonly referred to as the four masters of the inner city. These four families have a deep foundation, so the minimum level of guards they recruit is Ming Jin. However, Ming Jin is only qualified. They will select the strongest among them. This Hu Sheng is someone who stood out in the Jiang family's guard assessment last year."
"Perhaps they felt that the rules of the aristocratic families were too many, or perhaps their martial spirit still remained, so they chose to leave and come to my Yongxing Escort Agency for a temporary post."
Lu Li was somewhat surprised upon hearing this.
In his past life, Ming Jin martial artists were people that ordinary people dared not offend. Many gangs, such as the Wild Wolf Gang and the Fierce Tiger Gang, would treat Ming Jin martial artists as honored guests.
Unexpectedly, even the stronger Ming Jin martial artists could only manage to become ordinary guards in the four great families.
However, that makes sense.
After all, Ming Jin martial artists are not that rare. For example, there are more than ten Ming Jin martial artists on this escort mission. The four major families are the local emperors of Lin'an City. If they cannot control the forces below them, how can they maintain their position?
"Hu Sheng shouldn't have reached the late stage of Ming Jin yet. Young Brother Lu, would you like to go up and test your skills?"
Wang Kui's eyes were filled with encouragement.
Although he didn't believe Lu Li could defeat his opponent, for martial artists, actual combat is of utmost importance. It can not only enhance their combat experience but also deepen their understanding of boxing techniques, and allow them to recognize and correct their own shortcomings.
As soon as he finished speaking, several bodyguards nearby heard it and joined in the commotion.
"Young Master Lu, why don't you go up and give it a try!"
"Brother Hu, you can't bully Brother Lu."
"Practicing some boxing is fine, I've been feeling really restless these past few days!"
Upon hearing this, Lu Li also became somewhat interested.
He was somewhat eager to try.
He knew that real combat experience was crucial.
Just like a mock exam, you have to keep trying and making mistakes in order to avoid problems in the actual exam as much as possible.
My practical experience is indeed insufficient, and I definitely need to play against different opponents to improve.
and……
[Destiny: Heaven rewards diligence]
[Six Harmonies Stance Training - Minor Success (734/1000)]
[Xingyiquan Minor Success (647/1000)]
【Thunderbolt Leg Skills (14/1000)】
Moreover, his Thunder Kick technique has already reached a minor level of mastery!
It's time to prove my abilities.
"good!"
Lu Li waved his arm and agreed.
Soon, even more enthusiastic cheers erupted from the crowd.
They all made way for Lu Li.
Lu Li walked up the road and stopped two meters away from Hu Sheng, clasping his hands in a fist salute:
"I am Lu Li from the White Crane Martial Arts School."
Hu Sheng seemed thoughtful upon hearing this, and responded with a smile:
"Hu Sheng from the Bagua Martial Arts School, please give me your guidance."
The surrounding bodyguards made way for them, and began to discuss the matter.
"White Crane Martial Arts School? Are they Qin Yan's disciples? And they practice Xingyi Quan?"
"This is going to be interesting!"
"That kid is so young, if Brother Hu doesn't hold back, he probably won't last more than a few moves."
The chatter of the bodyguards did not affect Lu Li. Lu Li simply assumed the starting stance of Xingyi Quan, with his feet firmly planted, his legs slightly bent, his left leg stepping forward half a step, his left arm slightly bent, his left hand in a palm perpendicular to his toes, and his right arm in a fist placed in front of his abdomen.