Chapter 130: One Inch Punch
Feng Yunshi kept a tab of all the events that happened that day. After giving the information about Li Tao’s hideout, She observed the situation with her men.
As Jia Hao left, her men rushed inside and saw some broken furniture with some splattered blood. However, there was no clue of Li Tao anywhere there.
Feng Yunshi’s body chilled when she heard the report. However, she was even more amazed when her men replied that Jia Hao walked back without holding anything.
‘ He didn’t bury Li Tao’s body in the garden, right? No, He didn’t. Because there were no newly dug patches in the garden.’ Feng Yunshi looked at Jia Hao’s departing figure with various thoughts.
However, she couldn’t reach conclusion of any of them. With a sigh, she rubbed her face and focused back on the competition.
‘ He is also joining, huh? I am excited to see his performance.’ Feng Yunshi rubbed her chin with amusement.
As the tournament continued, Su Xing’er’s turn finally came.
Su Xing’er walked on the stage as she cupped her fist. ” I am Su Xing’er from Southern Edge Dojo. I am proficient in judo and Eight Trigram Palms.”
” I am Huang Zhan. I am proficient with Wing Chun.”
” Let’s learn from each other.”
Su Xing’er instantly entered her stance as she saw Huang Zhan make the first move. Huang Zhan’s movement was swift as he skipped the distance between him and Su Xing’er in the blink of an eye.
His fist moved as it shot straight toward Su Xing’er’s waist. However, Su Xing’er already intercepted that move as she used her arm to block the fist.
Simultaneously, she moved her feet, trying to hit the leg of Huang Zhan to make him stumble.
” Haah!”
Huang Zhan jumped as he avoided the attack. However, Su Xing’er used this chance to attack swiftly.
*BAAM!*
Huang Zhan crossed his arms as he blocked Su Xing’er’s palm. However, he still got pushed back.
” Not bad. But this is not enough.”
*BAM! BAM! BAM!*
Huang Zhan leaned forward as his fists turned into a blur. Su Xing’er’s body moved as she started to parry all of Huang Zhan’s attacks.
Wing Chun’s advantage was high speed attack in a small range. Huang Zhan’s fists moved rapidly as he aimed at her neck, chest, waist, and arms.
However, Su Xing’er wasn’t a greenhorn either. She managed to intercept each attack of Huang Zhan, defending herself successfully.
” Do you know only defend! Lower Bridge Cut!” Huang Zhan couldn’t help but be annoyed when he saw Su Xing’er was able to parry all of his attacks.
Su Xing’er chuckled when she heard that. As Huang Zhan’s fist aimed at her neck, she raised her palm and blocked the punch.
Huang Zhan felt like instead of hitting, his fist punched into something soft and cushy. Then the next moment, he felt Su XIng’er’s arms wrapping around his arm like a vine as she twisted it.
” ARRGH!”
Huang Zhan felt like his entire arm got twisted as he cried out, hurriedly taking a step back. However, Su Xing’er used this chance as used both of her palm at once, striking the chest of Huang An.
” Mountain Pushing Palm!”
*BAAMMM!”
Huang Zhan felt like he got hit by a running bull as he stagged backward, falling on his back on the ground.
” I…I admit defeat.”
Huang Zhan muttered as he looked at Su Xing’er.
” This match, Su Xing’er of Sothern Edge Dojo wins!”
Su Xing’er cupped her fist as she held Huang Zhan to get up. Jia Hao and Su Lan loudly applauded when they saw Su Xing’er win.
” Wow, To think Su Xing’er beat him within ten minutes. I never thought she was this impressive.” Su Lan couldn’t help but sigh.
” Hehe, Did you see my performance?” Su Xing’er grinned as she rushed towards them.
” Xing’er, you had quite some opportunity to take down Huang Zhan earlier. Why didn’t you use them?” Jiang Ruoyou looked at Su Xing’er and asked.
” Sister Jiang, It’s rare for me to face against different martial arts. Therefore, I was observing Huang Zhan’s technique before attacking him.”
” Although that’s a good trait, it won’t work every time, Xing’er.” Jiang Ruoyou’s voice was stern. ” In a battle, a small miss can decide to win and lose.”
” So, Rather than observing like that, You better try to finish the matches early.”
” Yes, Sister Jiang.” Su Xing’er clicked her tongue as she realized her own mistake.
” You are doing good, Xing’er. Just keep doing like this.” Jiang Ruoyou smiled as she caressed Su Xing’er’s head.
Jia Hao agreed with what Jiang Ruoyou said. After all, the martial arts match was full of variables. If Su Xing’er misses a single attack, she might lose.
But, Jia Hao also had faith in Su Xing’er. Unless her opponent is someone ridiculously powerful, she should be able to hold her position.
” Contestant numbers 39 and 68, please come.”
” Hoh, It looks like it’s my turn.” Jia Hao rubbed his palm as he stepped forward.
He cupped his fist and bowed. ” I am Jia Hao from Southern Edge Dojo. I am simply a mixed martial artist.”
” I am Ding Fu, from Three Swords House. I am proficient in Three Styles Sword Art.”
Ding Fu appeared with a short wooden sword in his hand. The wooden sword looked like a perfect replica of a real sword, even with a realistic edge. Although it was pretty blunt as it was made from wood. With enough force, the edge might work.
” Let’s learn from each other.”
Saying that, Jia Hao simply stood, allowing Ding Fu to make the first move. Ding Fu stepped forward as he swung his sword, making a vertical slash.
As Jia Hao was about to dodge, Ding Fu smirked as he changed the pathway of the sword, attacking the thigh of Jia Hao.
The move was called Wind Illusion, a technique which deceives the opponent.
However, as Ding Fu’s cut was about to hit Jia Hao’s thigh, Jia Hao simply blurred from his position, making the sword hit the ground.
” Huh?”
Ding Fu felt his brain faltering for a minute when he saw Jia Hao standing several steps away from his initial position.
‘ Wh-When did he reach there? I…I didn’t saw him moving though?’
” Are you just going to stand there? Then admit defeat.” Jia Hao spoke playfully as he gestured Ding Fu.
Ding Fu’s expression changed as he rushed toward Jia Hao with anger.
” Falling Straight Slash!”
Jia Hao yawned as he twisted his position, easily evading the slash. Ding Fu didn’t stop as he slashed several times, but none of them hit Jia Hao.
” Alright, I have seen your capabilities and I am not interested at all.” Jia Hao cracked his knuckles as he looked at Ding Fu.
Ding Fu suddenly felt a shiver when he saw Jia Hao raising his hands. Swinging his sword, he took a defensive stance.
However, right after the moment he got into stance, he felt something hitting his abdomen as he flew half a meter back like a rice sack.
” Cough, Cough!”
Coughing, Ding Fu felt his entire body buzzing.
” Oh my! Did I put too much strength?” Jia Hao was worried when he saw that, making Ding Fu faint from anger.
The crowd including the judges were stunned when they saw the ending of the match.
” Huh? That’s it?”
” It’s not scripted, right?”
” What the…”
Su Lan, Su Xing’er, and Jiang Ruoyou were also surprised when they saw the scene. However, Jiang Ruoyoy was even more amazed.
‘ He simply used a straight forward punch. However, at that precise moment, the punch went through the gap in Ding Fu’s defensive stance.’
‘ But the thing is, he was too close to Ding Fu. How can he generate such powerful momentum with such a short distance?’
‘
Jia Hao was also speechless when he saw the condition of Ding Fu.
‘ Damn, I didn’t even use my internal energy. All I did was use only half of my physical power and replicate the famous One Inch Punch.’
Jia Hao scratched his chin as he helped Ding Fu to get up. But then, he got back to his seat by his fellow disciples.
” This match, Jia Hao wins!”
” Damn it, What sort of move is that?” Su Xing’er couldn’t help but clench her fist with excitement.
” Indeed, It was way too fast. All I saw was your fist moving and Ding Fu got knocked away.” Su Lan nodded.
” Eh, It’s nothing.” Jia Hao chuckled. ” Just some paltry trick. It’s not good looking as regular martial arts move.”
” Tsk, Stop trying to act modest.” Su Xing’er snorted lightly. ” I can see your proud grin.”
” Hoho, Is that so?”
Jia Hao laughed when he heard that. Indeed, why should he hide his smile?
After that, the matches continued as regular. Su Xing’er and Jia Hao climbed up to the ranks easily.
But Jia Hao simply took all the spotlight. After all, all he defeated all his opponents with a single move.
However…”
” Marvelous, Brother Hao… I had never seen such a fast and precise move before.” Feng Yunshi appeared before Jia Hao.
” How about we exchange some knowledge?”
” As you wish, Sister Yunshi.”
