Chapter 43
Homelander "Plays Tai Chi"
Jessica quickly got up, looking shocked.
"You didn't use any force! The bracelet didn't beep!"
Wu Yanzu stood still, not moving an inch. He had one hand behind his back, and beckoned to her with the other.
"Power is not used like this, Your Majesty."
"You are a wild bull. And I..." Wu Yanzu smiled slightly, "I am a matador."
"Again."
"Go to hell!!"
Jessica was furious.
She charged forward again. This time, she unleashed sweeping kicks, hooks, and even wild, unpredictable punches!
Bang! Crack! Boom!
The sounds of bodies colliding echoed across the training field.
But every time.
Really, every single time.
No matter how Jessica attacked, Wu Yanzu always managed to neutralize her attacks with the slightest resistance.
He was like a slippery eel, yet also like an unshakeable mountain.
"Use their strength against them."
Wu Yanzu caught Jessica's flying kick, spun her around, and sent her spinning in the air before slamming her hard onto the mat.
"Using four ounces to move a thousand pounds."
The moment Jessica threw her punch, he flicked the tendon in her elbow with two fingers, and Jessica's entire arm went limp instantly.
Ten minutes later.
"Huff... huff... huff..."
Jessica Jones lay sprawled on the ground, drenched in sweat. Her white bodysuit was completely soaked and clung tightly to her skin.
And Wu Yanzu...
He stood to the side, breathing steadily, his hair perfectly styled, and not even breaking a sweat.
That damn bracelet never rang even once from beginning to end.
"I...I hate you," Jessica said desperately, staring at the ceiling.
"I know."
Wu Yanzu walked over and extended his hand to her.
Jessica hesitated for a moment, but still took his hand.
Wu Yanzu gently pulled her up.
"What kind of magic is this?" Jessica asked, rubbing her sore shoulders. "This isn't karate, and it's not boxing."
"This is called Tai Chi," Wu Yanzu said, uttering that ancient term, "Eastern wisdom."
"Do you want to learn?"
Jessica looked at him, then at the bottle of Macallan she hadn't yet received.
"...If I learn it, can I beat you up?"
"Theoretically, yes. At least... it would prevent you from being tossed around like a rag doll by the Hulk."
"...Teach me." Jessica gritted her teeth.
For that bottle of Macallan, and also to avoid being looked down upon by that blond bastard.
"Very good." Wu Yanzu's smile deepened.
"Come on, stand still."
Wu Yanzu walked behind Jessica.
"Tai Chi emphasizes 'listening to the opponent's energy.' You need to use your body to feel the flow of your opponent's energy, not just your eyes."
"relax."
His hands were placed on Jessica's shoulders.
Jessica's body stiffened for a moment.
The man's palms were warm and large; through the thin, tight-fitting clothes, she could clearly feel the lines and temperature of his palms.
"I told you, relax."
Wu Yanzu's voice was right next to her ear, and his hot breath on her earlobe gave her goosebumps.
"Could you... could you please not get so close?" Jessica shifted uncomfortably.
"This is close combat, Jessica," Wu Yanzu said with a straight face, spouting nonsense. "Tai Chi is all about close-quarters fighting. How can I teach you to generate power if I don't stick close to you?"
"Straighten your back."
He placed one hand on Jessica's lower abdomen and the other hand on her lower back.
"This is the dantian. Sink your qi to the dantian."
"Tuck in your stomach."
He applied slight pressure with his palm, pressing it inward.
Jessica had to take a deep breath and tighten her core.
Their bodies were now almost completely pressed together.
Wu Yanzu's broad, hard chest pressed tightly against Jessica's sweaty back.
With each breath, a subtle friction was created between the two layers of bodysuit.
"..."
Jessica was in turmoil.
She is an adult woman whose life is a mess, but her physiological functions are normal.
The man behind me... is Homelander. He is the sexiest man in the world, and also the strongest known male on Earth.
The intense hormonal aura emanating from him was like a net, enveloping her.
"Focus."
Wu Yanzu felt the stiffness in the woman's arms and her heart racing. He was secretly pleased, but on the surface he acted like a strict father.
"Don't think about those messy things... Feel my power."
He grabbed Jessica's wrist and, with her hand in his, drew a circle in the air.
"This move is called 'Cloud Hands'."
His movements were slow and gentle.
But he placed his body weight on Jessica, guiding her center of gravity to shift.
"Spread your legs a little wider."
He gently pushed Jessica's legs apart with his knee, allowing her to assume a more stable horse stance.
This pose...
Jessica blushed. This position was too embarrassing.
"Are you sure this is... practicing martial arts?" She bit her lip, her voice trembling slightly.
"Of course," Wu Yanzu said seriously. "This is called horse stance. It's the most basic of the basics."
"Now, follow my rhythm."
"Inhale..."
Wu Yanzu whispered the order in her ear.
The vibrations in his chest, transmitted through his bodysuit to Jessica's back, caused a tingling sensation.
"Exhale..."
His hand slid down Jessica's arm, correcting the angle of her elbow.
His fingertips traced the sensitive inside of her arm.
Jessica trembled and almost collapsed into his arms.
"Steady up!" Wu Yanzu put his arm around her waist. "Look, your lower body is unstable. You need to practice more."
At this moment, Wu Yanzu's inner monologue was in a completely different style.
"Hehehe... This Walter bodysuit is really good quality, it feels amazing."
"Wow, is this the physical ability of a superheroine? That waist, that elasticity, it's incredible."
"Jessica may look fierce usually, but when she blushes like this... it's such a cute contrast."
"This 'Tai Chi Master' module of the system is simply a womanizing artifact. What is 'listening to the force'? This is practically 'touching the force'."
But on the surface, he still looked disappointed and disappointed.
"Jessica, your heart is beating too fast. Tai Chi emphasizes calmness."
He criticized it in a very serious manner.
"How can you achieve anything great like this? How can you be the face of the Super Seven?"
"I...I'll try my best..." Jessica was filled with shame and indignation.
She wanted to push him away.
"You...you stay away from me, I'll practice by myself!"
She turned around, ready to lash out.
But when she saw Wu Yanzu's deep blue eyes, she was stunned.
What eyes they were!
Focused, serious, and even a little stern.
He seemed genuinely teaching her.
There was not a trace of frivolity in his manner; he was like a strict teacher instructing a slow-witted disciple.
"..."
Jessica instantly felt incredibly disgusting.
People from our motherland, busy with countless affairs of state, have humbled themselves and personally taught you this unparalleled martial art.
You're actually thinking about him taking advantage of you?
"Jessica Jones, you're a hopeless bitch," she cursed herself inwardly.