Watching the barrage of questions asking how he had started the livestream, Zhang Beixing smiled slightly, taking out the response he had prepared early that morning. "Previously, when I posted my inventory, many fans were asking why there was no video. Today, not only is there a video, but a live broadcast is all set up too!"
"Let introduce to everyone the person I will be sparring with today. This is quite sothing—he’s ranked third on our Great Xia Grandmasters leaderboard, the Grandmaster of Original Style Tai Chi, Mr. Wan Mingde!"
"Don’t be fooled by Mr. Wan Mingde being sixty-seven years old this year. In reality, his physical strength is remarkable. He cedes no ground to many young people, especially with his Tai Chi, which is truly srizing and sothing I have long admired!"
"What? You’re asking why I’ve been talking for so long, why the fight hasn’t started, and why we’re still outside? Well... I think it must be because Mr. Wan Mingde got up late."
"What do you an, ’Mr. Wan Mingde enjoys leaving people hanging outside, acting all high and mighty about it’? What are you all saying? Is Mr. Wan Mingde that kind of person? Don’t talk nonsense!"
Holding his phone to livestream, although it was his first ti, he’d seen enough to know what to do. Zhang Beixing, relying on his eloquence, quickly built a rapport with the audience in the livestream, creating a joyful atmosphere. anwhile, under his subtle guidance, the audience’s attention was quickly drawn to Mr. Wan Mingde. They wondered why Wan Mingde had agreed to a competition with Zhang Beixing but hadn’t shown up yet.
At this mont, inside the Wan Family’s estate, Wan Mingde was holding his phone and naturally saw what was happening, especially how Zhang Beixing was consistently, whether intentionally or not, steering the conversation towards him.
Mr. Wan Mingde’s face darkened! He had indeed planned to keep Zhang Beixing waiting; there was no denying it. But, facts aside, was Zhang Beixing entirely without fault? Did he really need to use public opinion to pressure like this? This was purely roasting over an open fla! If I continued to keep my doors shut, the netizens would certainly notice sothing was amiss. Then, with just a few words from Zhang Beixing, my reputation would be ruined. But if I stepped outside...
"Damn it! I’m caught between a rock and a hard place!" Wan Mingde exclaid to himself. "Screw it!"
After a brief contemplation, Wan Mingde decided his reputation was more important and simply steeled himself. He walked straight to the entrance and swung the main door open. Seeing Zhang Beixing, who was stoking the flas with his phone in hand, he forced a smile and said, "Grandmaster Zhang, my apologies. I accidentally overslept and almost caused a delay. Please don’t take it to heart; co in quickly!"
Hearing his words, Zhang Beixing inwardly curled his lip, not believing a single word. But since the other party had already shown weakness by stepping out, he didn’t want to deny him all face. So, he too smiled and stepped forward, saying, "Grandmaster Wan, you flatter . You must have been too busy handling myriad matters. Ti waits for no one, so shall we spar now? I have plans to visit Dragon Tiger Mountain this afternoon."
"This... alright. Please, this way, Grandmaster Zhang!"
Saying this, Wan Mingde led Zhang Beixing to their Wan Family’s martial arts training ground to begin their sparring. Wan Mingde knew very well what Zhang Beixing wanted, but he figured it was unlikely Zhang Beixing could learn his techniques just by seeing them once. Partly to quickly send Zhang Beixing on his way and partly as retaliation for Zhang Beixing tripping him up, Wan Mingde didn’t dawdle. He directly unleashed all the moves of their Original Style Tai Chi with fierce precision.
Seeing this, Zhang Beixing also brought out his real skills.
BANG! BANG! BANG!
For a mont, the sounds of fists eting echoed nonstop.
Minutes later, under the high-intensity combat, Zhang Beixing had successfully morized all of Wan Mingde’s moves.
With Wan Mingde no longer of use, Zhang Beixing didn’t delay further. He landed a punch on Wan Mingde, ending the fight as Wan Mingde cried out his concession.
Afterwards, disregarding the netizens’ suggestions for ’another round,’ he chatted briefly before turning off the livestream and heading with Chen Rourou and the others towards Dragon Tiger Mountain.
...
The trip to Dragon Tiger Mountain went smoothly. Although the Taoist master there was unwilling to reveal the Taoist boxing techniques unless Zhang Beixing agreed to beco a Taoist monk, he was very polite, his attitude was impeccable, and his reasoning was understandable.
Thus, the visit to Dragon Tiger Mountain soon ended. The Taoist master was naturally no match for Zhang Beixing, but he wasn’t upset. Instead, he kept persuading Zhang Beixing to renounce worldly ties, openly stating that Zhang Beixing had the roots of wisdom suitable for becoming a Taoist, which frightened Zhang Beixing into leaving in a hurry.
...
「The next day, September 23rd, Saturday.」
After defeating Wan Mingde, updating two Grandmaster inventory videos, and advancing his own rank to second place on the Grandmaster leaderboard, Zhang Beixing concluded his Xijiang tour and arrived at his final stop: Beihu Province.
Next, he just needed to challenge Wudang and then tie up so loose ends by defeating the other small martial arts gyms within Beihu Province. His journey of challenging martial artists across the nation would then be complete.
"You’ve arrived."
Riding the cable car to the front of the Wudang sect, he saw its leader, Taoist Qingwei, standing with his back to Zhang Beixing, hands clasped behind him, apparently having waited for a long ti. Three or four Wudang disciples stood by his side.
Seeing the posture Taoist Qingwei presented, Zhang Beixing raised an eyebrow.
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