Druid Fairy

Chapter 59 Contest
Although Fang Lin's description of evil spirits was unsettling, Li Pingcan's journey had been peaceful and uneventful.

Aside from the initial novelty, the unchanging wilderness scenery quickly caused the teenagers to lose interest and they no longer felt any danger.

Even the hotels along the way were places they stayed at, which were all places they knew well, so it was clear that arrangements had been made and reported in advance.

Those blood-soaked battles that are legendary in the martial arts world don't seem to be going to happen on this escort mission.

Indeed, in ordinary life, there aren't many dramatic events; isn't it all about human relationships and smooth operations?
The evening of the fourth day.

In a somewhat abandoned Taoist temple, the group parked their carriages and horses, lit a bonfire, and rested in the house.

Looking at the markers on the simplified map, Li Pingcan knew he would arrive in Longquan County in two days.

The trip there took six days, but the return trip only took four. This was because the cargo was unloaded, making travel easier, and also because the planned route was different; the return trip involved traversing mountain paths, which significantly reduced the time.

However, it seems that only Weiyuan Escort Agency knows about this convenient route. Two years ago, when they followed Zhou Enxian for training, they did not take this route.

The mountain night wind was chilly, making the guards' necks ache. The campfire flickered, casting long, slanted shadows.

Outside the house, there were sounds of fists and kicks clashing, as well as the excited shouts of teenagers.

"Are the bodyguards exchanging blows again?"

Li Pingcan also became interested. Escorting goods was tedious, requiring him to concentrate fully during the day, keeping his nerves on edge. He couldn't drink alcohol and had no way to release his energy, which was quite depressing.

A sparring match in the evening is the best way to vent.

Practicing boxing makes you sweat profusely, feels comfortable and refreshed!
It also allows the bodyguards to become familiar with each other's moves, rank them, and cooperate with each other when trouble arises.

Li Pingcan followed several bodyguards outside, where a young man and a strong man were already locked in a fierce battle within the large circle drawn by tree branches.

The player taking the stage is Li Chao, the fifth of the brothers. He is also from Peach Blossom Village. He is straightforward, aggressive in attack, quick in defense, and knows how to advance and retreat. It is clear that his basic skills are quite solid.

But he still suffered because of his young age.

After the two were locked in close combat for a while, the bodyguard was tricked by a feint kick, his knee was bent and he was hooked backward, losing his balance and falling to the ground.

The reasons for this are twofold: firstly, a lack of experience, and secondly, a deficiency in physical strength compared to that of a bodyguard.

"You Chang's mantis leg is still as swift as ever. He's older than you, so it's no wonder you lost to him."

Fang Lin patted Li Chao on the shoulder and encouraged him.

At the same time, he glanced at Li Pingfu with surprise. Not many of the young people won in the competition, but they all had their own strengths. With a little training, they would definitely become a powerful force in the future.

Li Pingfu is so young yet he has managed to gather so many talented people. He is truly outstanding and very capable!

Thinking back to when I was twenty, I was still in the stage of not being proficient in my skills.

Li Pingcan watched intently, using the combat experience of others to enrich his own. Even though, in his opinion, these people's attack speed was slightly slow and their attack intentions were too obvious, allowing him to easily predict their subsequent moves.

But three cobblers are equal to one Zhuge Liang, so it's a kind of boring pastime!

You Chang won one match with his mantis leg technique, and then fought another match against the bodyguard from his team, winning again.

Li Pingcan discovered that the mantis's legs move quickly and effortlessly, allowing it to move nimbly and find opportunities, which is why You Chang appears to have great stamina.

After winning two consecutive matches, You Chang did not continue, choosing to watch others compete in the next match.

Next, Xie Xiaodao, the second brother, showed off his throwing knife skills, hitting every target within fifty paces, which drew praise from the bodyguards.

Xie Xiaodao proudly hooked his arm around Li Pingfu's shoulder and said, "Isn't my throwing knife accurate? It's all thanks to my older brother's excellent teaching!"

"So powerful?" Fang Lin smiled at Li Pingfu. "Why don't you come up and give it a try? You Chang's Mantis Kick and Wang San's Southern Fist are famous moves in our escort agency. Even I would have to be on my guard to deal with them."

"Okay," Li Pingfu replied. After watching so many matches, he was also itching to try it himself.

"Go, big brother!" Li Pingcan encouraged his older brother. As soon as he finished speaking, the other boys reacted and shouted enthusiastically:

"Brother Pingfu, charge!"

"Kill the bodyguard and avenge us!"

...Li Pingfu.

"Enjoy the ride."

After exchanging names, Li Pingfu did not rush to make a move.

He knew that the most powerful skill of the bodyguards was their legwork. As long as he remained as steady as a mountain, it wouldn't be easy for the bodyguards to attack and find an opportunity.

Moreover, with their winning streak, the opponent will definitely be more proactive than you.

as predicted.

"We can't show our inexperience to a greenhorn like him."

You Chang thought to himself that he had long heard of Li Pingfu's reputation and was eager to try his luck. He rushed forward first, his fists seemingly straight punches, but it was a feint. Halfway there, his right leg swung like a mantis trying to hook Li Pingfu's leg.

This move is incredibly fast, and it's performed on one leg, allowing for easy switching of techniques and flexibility in both offense and defense.

He was confident that Li Pingfu wouldn't be able to catch the afterimage of his kick, so he launched a bold attack.

Li Pingfu lowered his arms, as if a monkey were trying to catch the moon.

"Snapped!"

He blocked the hooking leg with his arm, then scooped it up with incredible precision, catching the mantis's leg.

You Chang felt a chill run down his spine; his leg had been grabbed, and defeat was inevitable.

"You didn't even cover your upper body?"

He was surprised and doubtful. When a normal person sees a straight punch coming, wouldn't they protect their chest and head? Why is Li Pingfu not following the usual pattern?

Li Pingfu shook his head and said, "It's not that I don't block, but I know you're definitely going to attack my lower body."

You Chang was speechless. Are all the younger generation so monstrous that they can predict this?
That was awesome, bro!

Li Ping smiled brightly. In fact, even if his elder brother didn't block, it would be difficult for the bodyguard's fists to break through his elder brother's qi and blood strength. After all, the bodyguard didn't practice fist techniques, and he could easily catch the agile "mantis" at a very low cost.

The only difference is that this kind of "prediction" has a stronger visual impact and is incredibly impressive!
"I'll give you a try."

Seeing the mantis fail, Wang San jumped into the circle.

He wasn't tall, but his arms, abdomen, and legs were all muscular, clearly indicating he was a powerhouse.

Li Pingfu got excited. Having fought too many underground boxing matches, he preferred the feeling of every punch landing on the flesh.

At the touch of a hair.

"boom!"

This time there were no feints; the two went straight for the ball, their fists colliding fiercely. Li Pingfu's fist paused, and he instantly felt the surging, heavy force of the attack, his bones crackling and popping involuntarily.

Compared to the Mantis Kick, this Southern Fist style is clearly more profound and its skills are well-hidden!

However... strength alone is not enough.

Li Pingfu swung his arm and his left fist swiftly struck Wang San's face. The fist moved so fast that it left a blur in the air!

The faster the speed, the heavier the punches, creating a whistling sound in the wind.

Wang San wanted to counterattack, but he couldn't keep up with Li Pingfu's speed. The disharmony of the variation made him extremely uncomfortable, and he was hit in the chest by a sudden interruption.

This is particularly bad, indicating that the opponent's rhythm is far superior to ours!
Sure enough, within moments, he was hit in the shoulder, chest, and forearm... none of them were vital organs, clearly indicating that the other party had held back.

Knowing that the situation was hopeless, Wang San voluntarily admitted defeat.

"Heroes have always emerged from among the young! I humbly admit defeat!"

(End of this chapter)