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Chapter 109: Learning from Others

Zhuang Tie agreed to do the job for money and was hired as Zhou You's sparring partner.

The next day, he moved out of the messy market and rented a small bungalow to accommodate his master Zhuang Daqiang.

He also hired an old lady to take care of him personally. The old lady was also from Sucheng and knew him well.

These things don’t cost much, just less than 10 taels.

Zhuang Tie was wearing new clothes and standing in the ruins of Tiantianjingfang, feeling deeply moved.

If Su Cheng were still alive, as a Qi and blood disciple of Dazhuangquan, he would earn more than 100 taels every month.

But now, firstly, people are worthless when they leave their hometown, and secondly, a fallen phoenix is ​​no better than a chicken.

Even if Zhang Shiyu had not forced them to flee, the remaining money would have been enough for them to live off their wealth and eventually lead to ruin.

To survive in this world, people must rely on permanent property and a stable income to survive for a long time.

He accepted the job as a human target and received 100 taels of salary in the first month. Even if his salary was reduced later, it would still be enough for the master and his disciple to live on.

But there are concerns...

The big-headed young man, Xiao Shao, once secretly told him that many local warriors were mean-spirited and would secretly kill their prey. They didn't have to pay, wouldn't be held accountable, and could satisfy the thrill of killing.

He recalled the few times he had met Zhou You, and found that this apprentice from Jianxiong Martial Arts School was unremarkable.

The only bright spot was that he desperately defeated Zhang Shiyu.

Now that I think about it, I did a good job, I just regret that I didn't kill that little beast.

Zhuang Tie stroked his broken arm gently. He didn't want to talk about the past anymore. It was just a business deal, he did it for money.

Even though his strength has been greatly reduced, he is still at the level of Qi and blood, and is not afraid of the other party's attack.

"You're here really early."

Zhou You’s voice sounded.

Zhuang Tie turned around and saw Zhou You leaping from the top of the wall to the ground.

"Sorry, this is the only place, and it's a bit shabby."

As an employer, Zhou You was responsible for finding a place, but he had no means to arrange one.

Practicing martial arts is a private matter and cannot be done in public places. It must be done in a sufficiently secretive and spacious place.

It's impossible to go to the martial arts gym because Zhuang Tie can't be brought in with his identity.

After much thought, only Tianjingfang is the most suitable place, it is familiar and rarely visited!
This place is away from the private space where he practices poison palm, so he doesn't have to worry about being exposed.

"It's not that early. I've been practicing martial arts since I was young. I always get up at dusk and practice until dusk."

Zhuang Tie said in a deep voice, "If you want to achieve something in martial arts, there is no shortcut other than to endure hardships."

“That makes sense!
Zhou You was touched by these simple words and expressed his gratitude with a fist salute.

Zhuang Tie moved his remaining arm, "Although this is just a sparring match, let me see your skills first."

"How good is your Subduing Tiger Fist now?"

Zhou You took down a tiger-tendon pipa from behind him and plucked it with his fingers.

The originally sonorous and harsh sound became softer, as if washed by a clear spring, and had a more pleasant rhythm.

The ten pointed fingers moved as fast as flying, lightly skimming over the tiger tendons.

Zhuang Tie's expression became solemn.

With his superb strength, he has been able to practice the Tiger Tendon Pipa to this level, which undoubtedly means he has reached the pinnacle of strength.

Apprentices like this would be the focus of training in any martial arts school.

He began to doubt Zhou You's identity. He offered 100 taels of silver and had such powerful strength. Such an apprentice was not an ordinary commodity that could be found in large numbers in martial arts halls.

"What is your background?"

Zhou You spread his hands, "As a common boy, I practice martial arts just to gain a good reputation."

"Master Zhuang, please lend me a hand."

Now that we know Zhou You’s general strength, the next step will be much easier.

"You have already seen the way of Da Zhuang Quan."

"I'm not trying to protect my shortcomings. Let me be frank. It's not that Dazhuang Fist lost to your Fuhu Fist, but that we were useless and couldn't bring out the power of our boxing moves, so we failed to challenge the gym."

"In the following sparring, if you harbor prejudice and contempt, you will only bring humiliation upon yourself." Although Zhuang Daqiang only has one arm, his boxing skills are impenetrable, and the number of afterimages that pass by instantly increases tenfold.

Countless arms were wrapped around his body, to the point where water couldn't get in.

With just one arm, Zhou You is more flexible than a man with two healthy arms.

Zhou You finally realized that even if a Qi and Blood warrior is in dire straits, he cannot be easily humiliated by force.

Zhuang Tie has been able to keep the old man alive until now, so he must have some valuable stuff on hand.

It can be said that the inheritance of Dazhuang Boxing now falls on his shoulders alone.

"Eat the eye and take the pearl."

Zhou You pounced towards Zhuang Tiemianmen with a pair of tiger claws.

This move is inspired by the posture of a tiger gouging out its eyeballs and swallowing them raw. It is fierce and vicious and is strictly prohibited to use in normal boxing fights.

Because if this trick doesn't work, it's fine. But if it hits, it will either kill or cripple you.

The one fighting against him now is a human target hired with real money, and he can test his skills without restraint.

"Turning the hoe upside down."

Faced with Zhou You's fierce attack, Zhuang Tie remained calm and crossed his wrists and smashed down.

The momentum was fast and steady, like a sharp hoe driven into a hole in the ground.

Silently, Zhou You's pair of tiger claws were suppressed.

"There is no superiority or inferiority in boxing. Just because you give it a prestigious name doesn't make it more powerful."

"If you practice farming skills well, you can still kill with one strike."

Zhuang Tie circulated his Qi and blood slightly, and the vibrations from his skin were transmitted to Zhou You's arms.

Zhou You's eyelids twitched and he instantly fell under the influence of the opponent. The vibration of his qi and blood affected his blood and muscles, causing his arms to relax and he couldn't even muster any strength.

This is an unprecedented experience, that Qi and blood can be used in this way.

He immediately realized that sparring with Zhuang Tie was an opportunity that could not be sought after.

The other party's strength and experience are comparable to that of senior brother Lu Qiang, which is a treasure for him.

When Zhou You was learning boxing in the martial arts gym, he could only occasionally get guidance from Lu Qiang. But now he can practice directly with Zhuang Tie and experience the power of qi and blood.

bang bang

The wasteland of Tianjingfang was swept by strong force, and patches of weeds were cut down like a knife.

Bang, bricks and stones exploded, and debris flew everywhere!
"He kept moving forward without hesitation. He could have controlled his strength, but he was like a bull and refused to turn back until he hit a wall."

"Are you a man-eating tiger? I think you are a cat that scares mice."

"It's not uncommon to punch quickly, but if you can be slow, you can show your true strength. Being too impatient will only reveal your flaws."

Zhuang Tie was throwing punches while commenting, his aura not disturbed at all.

In contrast, Zhou You gritted his teeth and tried his best to deal with it, not even having the strength to speak.

This was a fair fight, which truly reflected the strength level of both sides.

The actual gap between Zhou You and Qi and blood is too big.

If he didn't use his Qi, blood and poison palm, he wouldn't have been able to last even ten rounds.

Zhuang Tie beat him like teasing a three-year-old child.

That is to say, he was able to maneuver around for a while thanks to his agility, and he was in a very embarrassing situation.

Little did he know that Zhuang Tie was also shocked in his heart. He knew that Jianxiong Martial Arts School would lose more blood and energy again.

His overall strength, Zhuang Tie, is currently between the 3rd and 4th stages of Qi and Blood, far surpassing Zhou You.

Although one of his arms was broken, his dueling experience and vision were still there. How could we not see that Zhou You was outstanding?

He has already figured out Zhou You's current condition, and he is only one step away from a breakthrough in his Qi and blood.

He is even better than Zhang Shiyu, whom the master regards as his treasure.

As he was provoked by his cold words, Zhou You was not discouraged. Instead, he became more and more courageous, and his improvement was visibly evident.

This guy is actually an inconspicuous genius!
(End of this chapter)