Chapter 77
Run!
"Brother Duan, there is absolutely no problem in choosing the back mountain as the location for this match."
You are naturally skilled at hunting, and you will thrive in the mountains and forests. As long as your opponent doesn't get close, your chances of winning are at least 60%.
"But this second request is a bit too difficult for you!" After hearing Duan Xuan's two requests.
Ren Yu, who had always trusted Duan Xuan's abilities, couldn't sit still any longer.
The request that Duan Xuan made was to have a final battle with Bai Yutang's other two martial arts fighters in the forest behind the mountain.
This will save unnecessary time and prevent any further complications within ten days.
Ren Yun would not have objected to such a request if it were made by any martial artist at the Transformation Realm.
However strong Duan Xuan was, he was still only a Transformation Realm martial artist, while the contestants sent by Bai Yutang this time were all top-notch Dark Realm martial artists.
With the help of resources and elixirs, the two will soon be able to enter the late stage of Dark Force, reach perfection, and strive to break through to Transformation Force.
Their strength is extraordinary!
Ren Wanqing also fell silent.
In a one-on-one fight, Duan Xuan held a high place in her heart. To think he could take on two opponents at once would be far too presumptuous.
At the square table, those high-ranking officials who already distrusted Duan Xuan were outraged upon hearing this and immediately slammed their fists on the table and stood up to object.
"Master, young master, I think young friend Duan's suggestion is just right and feasible!" Zhou Wei was torn between his own thoughts and his own.
Ultimately, he decided to place his last bit of rationality on Duan Xuan, and said with a smile, "Whether it's the advantage of martial arts or the advantage of having the strength, Renhetang doesn't have the upper hand."
When facing a greedy fellow who wants to devour us whole, we must be quick, accurate, and ruthless, making moves that the other party cannot understand.
By reducing the time the other side has to engage in other underhanded tactics, the real initiative is back in our hands.
Brother Duan, I must also remind you that these two are not easy to deal with.
The area will be designated and cleaned to ensure the fairness of the fight!
Duan Xuan understood; he couldn't set up his trap in advance like he had done months ago when dealing with Wolf Town.
Because once one side breaks the balance and sets a trap, the other side may set something more than just a trap.
It could be several martial artists.
If this happens, the fight will directly escalate into a direct conflict between the two sides.
"I understand..."
A mix of unease, fear, and doubt flashed through everyone's minds. Ultimately, with Ren Wanqing's approval, the two demands were to be sent to Bai Yutang in the form of a letter.
"Old Zhou, after this is done, I might need your help with something," Duan Xuan said, revealing the second reason he had come today.
Zhou Wei tilted his ear, and Duan Xuan stepped forward and exchanged a few words with him.
"Leave this trivial matter to me."
"Thank you. I'll take my leave now. I'll be there on time for the duel," Duan Xuan said, accepting the two booklets Ren Yun had given him.
It records Feng Xiu and Xiao Xiangbei's martial arts routines and basic combat experiences.
Duan Xuan had never witnessed the two men's abilities firsthand, so he could only rely on brief information to prepare in advance.
……
Sunrise and sunset, the first snowfall—late autumn has already ushered in early winter.
The snow fell heavily, turning the world into a pure white expanse.
The snow-covered mountains and forests were like a thick fog enveloping the Ten Thousand Mountains.
Ren Wanqing, Ren Yun, Old Zhou, and all the senior executives of Renhetang have arrived. This battle, which will determine whether Renhetang lives or dies, is of paramount importance!
The group changed into thick, plain-colored winter clothes, carried bamboo umbrellas, and stepped into the viewing area through snow that was already ankle-deep.
On the other side, Bai Yutang and his entourage were dressed in extremely expensive fur coats, followed by a group of servants and hand warmers.
The contrast between their clothing and the snow-covered landscape was striking.
Not only that, the Scale Python Martial Arts School also sent people, with senior brother Lin Zhennan and two other disciples coming to watch the battle.
It can be said that this gave Bai Yutang a lot of face.
Bai He warmly entertained Lin Zhennan and the other two, then had his servants bring a table in front of them and said sarcastically, "I've seen arrogant people, but I've never seen anyone so arrogant."
You can't even find a single decent martial artist, yet you still plan to fight two against one? You're really obsessed with turning the tide.
Let me tell you, Ren Wanqing, once we defeat your Renhetang, my Baiyutang will completely swallow it up.
And you must become my concubine.
No, you're not even fit to be a concubine now. You're only fit to be my plaything, to be humiliated at my mercy!
Bai Yutang and his men laughed lewdly.
Ren Wanqing wore no makeup, her natural face radiating an alluring, mature woman's charm.
She possessed a mature and composed demeanor with a unique feminine charm, and her stunning figure, hidden beneath her casual clothes, made Bai He's blood boil.
Ren Wanqing was naturally very uncomfortable, but she was more worried about Duan Xuan's safety and the outcome of the boxing match.
"Young Master Duan, please be careful. Once you're on the field, Renhetang won't be able to help you at all."
A few days ago, Ren Wanqing sent someone to deliver to Duan Xuan a ten-year-old rejuvenating herb worth fifty taels of silver, as well as a Qi and Blood Restoration Pill worth one hundred taels of silver.
The former strengthens muscles and bones, and enhances the skin's resistance to cold.
After taking the latter, it can enhance qi and blood and increase the upper limit of qi and blood concentration in a very short time.
It also allows martial artists to quickly recover their health and energy when they are on the verge of death or when their blood and energy are depleted.
Even now, Duan Xuan hasn't fully digested it. But the benefits it brought him have been immense.
The points in that Broken Mountain Stance Technique soared by more than forty points in just four days.
"Brother Duan, everything depends on you!" Ren Yun's hand holding the cane trembled.
His lips trembled violently, whether from excitement or a lack of confidence.
Old Zhou was warming up on the side, already thinking about what would happen if Duan Xuan encountered an accident and faced being crippled.
He was about to intervene and save the day, even if it meant his own death, to shut up Bai Yutang and the guys from the Scaled Python Martial Arts School.
Duan Xuan felt a warmth in his heart, clasped his hands in a fist salute to the group, and slowly walked forward.
Bai He, who had previously been arrogant and full of boastful remarks, immediately broke down upon seeing Duan Xuan: "It's you! I recognize you, Duan Xu's cousin, Duan Xin's nephew..."
Duan Xin suddenly looked up, her gaze like a sharp blade piercing Bai He's brow.
"It really was you!" Duan Xuan spat out through gritted teeth, "I told you, anyone who dares to touch my aunt—dies!"
"You...stop bluffing. You killed two of my trusted men. Do you know that we are like brothers?"
Today's boxing match will surely take your life.
"Once you're dead, I'll make your aunt wish she were dead every day!" Bai He said viciously. "Feng Xiu, Brother Xiao, take this guy down!"
"Duan Xu's useless cousin? I never thought that someone who didn't even have the courage to take the martial arts exam would dare to come here to die?"
Your Broken Mountain Martial Arts School and my Scaled Python Martial Arts School have a long-standing feud. Today, I will cripple another member of Broken Mountain!
Xiao Xiangbei didn't harbor much ill will towards Duan Xuan, but from the perspective of the Scale Python Martial Arts School...
He felt it was necessary to share some of the pressure with the martial arts school and his master.
"Hey kid, come over here and deliver it... Hey, why are you running away?" Feng Xiu didn't want to waste any more words.
Both he and Xiao Xiangbei passed the martial arts examination and were ranked second in the second category.
Originally, he was sent out to fight, thinking that he could finally show off his skills in front of Master Bai He and receive some praise.
Unexpectedly, Bai He, still worried, even sought out Xiao Xiangbei from the Scaled Python Martial Arts School.
Moreover, Duan Xuan's demand to fight both of them alone made him feel even more humiliated.
He took the initiative because he wanted to see what kind of ability Duan Xuan had to be so arrogant.
If Duan Xuan really had some skill, he could have killed Duan Xuan and still enjoy the fame!
There will definitely be plenty of benefits afterward!
Unexpectedly, as soon as the battle began, the boy ran into the deep mountains without looking back.
"If you can't beat me, why are you acting all high and mighty? You stop right there!"
You are naturally skilled at hunting, and you will thrive in the mountains and forests. As long as your opponent doesn't get close, your chances of winning are at least 60%.
"But this second request is a bit too difficult for you!" After hearing Duan Xuan's two requests.
Ren Yu, who had always trusted Duan Xuan's abilities, couldn't sit still any longer.
The request that Duan Xuan made was to have a final battle with Bai Yutang's other two martial arts fighters in the forest behind the mountain.
This will save unnecessary time and prevent any further complications within ten days.
Ren Yun would not have objected to such a request if it were made by any martial artist at the Transformation Realm.
However strong Duan Xuan was, he was still only a Transformation Realm martial artist, while the contestants sent by Bai Yutang this time were all top-notch Dark Realm martial artists.
With the help of resources and elixirs, the two will soon be able to enter the late stage of Dark Force, reach perfection, and strive to break through to Transformation Force.
Their strength is extraordinary!
Ren Wanqing also fell silent.
In a one-on-one fight, Duan Xuan held a high place in her heart. To think he could take on two opponents at once would be far too presumptuous.
At the square table, those high-ranking officials who already distrusted Duan Xuan were outraged upon hearing this and immediately slammed their fists on the table and stood up to object.
"Master, young master, I think young friend Duan's suggestion is just right and feasible!" Zhou Wei was torn between his own thoughts and his own.
Ultimately, he decided to place his last bit of rationality on Duan Xuan, and said with a smile, "Whether it's the advantage of martial arts or the advantage of having the strength, Renhetang doesn't have the upper hand."
When facing a greedy fellow who wants to devour us whole, we must be quick, accurate, and ruthless, making moves that the other party cannot understand.
By reducing the time the other side has to engage in other underhanded tactics, the real initiative is back in our hands.
Brother Duan, I must also remind you that these two are not easy to deal with.
The area will be designated and cleaned to ensure the fairness of the fight!
Duan Xuan understood; he couldn't set up his trap in advance like he had done months ago when dealing with Wolf Town.
Because once one side breaks the balance and sets a trap, the other side may set something more than just a trap.
It could be several martial artists.
If this happens, the fight will directly escalate into a direct conflict between the two sides.
"I understand..."
A mix of unease, fear, and doubt flashed through everyone's minds. Ultimately, with Ren Wanqing's approval, the two demands were to be sent to Bai Yutang in the form of a letter.
"Old Zhou, after this is done, I might need your help with something," Duan Xuan said, revealing the second reason he had come today.
Zhou Wei tilted his ear, and Duan Xuan stepped forward and exchanged a few words with him.
"Leave this trivial matter to me."
"Thank you. I'll take my leave now. I'll be there on time for the duel," Duan Xuan said, accepting the two booklets Ren Yun had given him.
It records Feng Xiu and Xiao Xiangbei's martial arts routines and basic combat experiences.
Duan Xuan had never witnessed the two men's abilities firsthand, so he could only rely on brief information to prepare in advance.
……
Sunrise and sunset, the first snowfall—late autumn has already ushered in early winter.
The snow fell heavily, turning the world into a pure white expanse.
The snow-covered mountains and forests were like a thick fog enveloping the Ten Thousand Mountains.
Ren Wanqing, Ren Yun, Old Zhou, and all the senior executives of Renhetang have arrived. This battle, which will determine whether Renhetang lives or dies, is of paramount importance!
The group changed into thick, plain-colored winter clothes, carried bamboo umbrellas, and stepped into the viewing area through snow that was already ankle-deep.
On the other side, Bai Yutang and his entourage were dressed in extremely expensive fur coats, followed by a group of servants and hand warmers.
The contrast between their clothing and the snow-covered landscape was striking.
Not only that, the Scale Python Martial Arts School also sent people, with senior brother Lin Zhennan and two other disciples coming to watch the battle.
It can be said that this gave Bai Yutang a lot of face.
Bai He warmly entertained Lin Zhennan and the other two, then had his servants bring a table in front of them and said sarcastically, "I've seen arrogant people, but I've never seen anyone so arrogant."
You can't even find a single decent martial artist, yet you still plan to fight two against one? You're really obsessed with turning the tide.
Let me tell you, Ren Wanqing, once we defeat your Renhetang, my Baiyutang will completely swallow it up.
And you must become my concubine.
No, you're not even fit to be a concubine now. You're only fit to be my plaything, to be humiliated at my mercy!
Bai Yutang and his men laughed lewdly.
Ren Wanqing wore no makeup, her natural face radiating an alluring, mature woman's charm.
She possessed a mature and composed demeanor with a unique feminine charm, and her stunning figure, hidden beneath her casual clothes, made Bai He's blood boil.
Ren Wanqing was naturally very uncomfortable, but she was more worried about Duan Xuan's safety and the outcome of the boxing match.
"Young Master Duan, please be careful. Once you're on the field, Renhetang won't be able to help you at all."
A few days ago, Ren Wanqing sent someone to deliver to Duan Xuan a ten-year-old rejuvenating herb worth fifty taels of silver, as well as a Qi and Blood Restoration Pill worth one hundred taels of silver.
The former strengthens muscles and bones, and enhances the skin's resistance to cold.
After taking the latter, it can enhance qi and blood and increase the upper limit of qi and blood concentration in a very short time.
It also allows martial artists to quickly recover their health and energy when they are on the verge of death or when their blood and energy are depleted.
Even now, Duan Xuan hasn't fully digested it. But the benefits it brought him have been immense.
The points in that Broken Mountain Stance Technique soared by more than forty points in just four days.
"Brother Duan, everything depends on you!" Ren Yun's hand holding the cane trembled.
His lips trembled violently, whether from excitement or a lack of confidence.
Old Zhou was warming up on the side, already thinking about what would happen if Duan Xuan encountered an accident and faced being crippled.
He was about to intervene and save the day, even if it meant his own death, to shut up Bai Yutang and the guys from the Scaled Python Martial Arts School.
Duan Xuan felt a warmth in his heart, clasped his hands in a fist salute to the group, and slowly walked forward.
Bai He, who had previously been arrogant and full of boastful remarks, immediately broke down upon seeing Duan Xuan: "It's you! I recognize you, Duan Xu's cousin, Duan Xin's nephew..."
Duan Xin suddenly looked up, her gaze like a sharp blade piercing Bai He's brow.
"It really was you!" Duan Xuan spat out through gritted teeth, "I told you, anyone who dares to touch my aunt—dies!"
"You...stop bluffing. You killed two of my trusted men. Do you know that we are like brothers?"
Today's boxing match will surely take your life.
"Once you're dead, I'll make your aunt wish she were dead every day!" Bai He said viciously. "Feng Xiu, Brother Xiao, take this guy down!"
"Duan Xu's useless cousin? I never thought that someone who didn't even have the courage to take the martial arts exam would dare to come here to die?"
Your Broken Mountain Martial Arts School and my Scaled Python Martial Arts School have a long-standing feud. Today, I will cripple another member of Broken Mountain!
Xiao Xiangbei didn't harbor much ill will towards Duan Xuan, but from the perspective of the Scale Python Martial Arts School...
He felt it was necessary to share some of the pressure with the martial arts school and his master.
"Hey kid, come over here and deliver it... Hey, why are you running away?" Feng Xiu didn't want to waste any more words.
Both he and Xiao Xiangbei passed the martial arts examination and were ranked second in the second category.
Originally, he was sent out to fight, thinking that he could finally show off his skills in front of Master Bai He and receive some praise.
Unexpectedly, Bai He, still worried, even sought out Xiao Xiangbei from the Scaled Python Martial Arts School.
Moreover, Duan Xuan's demand to fight both of them alone made him feel even more humiliated.
He took the initiative because he wanted to see what kind of ability Duan Xuan had to be so arrogant.
If Duan Xuan really had some skill, he could have killed Duan Xuan and still enjoy the fame!
There will definitely be plenty of benefits afterward!
Unexpectedly, as soon as the battle began, the boy ran into the deep mountains without looking back.
"If you can't beat me, why are you acting all high and mighty? You stop right there!"