newbobooks Chapter 240: Will you let me have three moves?
Chapter 240: Will you let me have three moves?
In the western district of the capital, Tang Qianshan was a powerful figure whose every move could shake the ground; he was a veritable giant in the region. Whether it was the powerful figures who wielded influence in the underworld or the high-ranking officials who enjoyed immense prestige in the legitimate world, everyone treated him with utmost respect and dared not show him the slightest disrespect.
At this moment, before Tang Qianshan even stepped into the Liu family's residence, that chillingly powerful aura, like a surging undercurrent, spread and permeated in first. The entire Liu family seemed to be shrouded in an invisible haze, and the oppressive feeling made everyone feel breathless.
As he stepped into the Liu family compound, Xiao Chen keenly sensed his unique breathing rhythm. It was a breathing technique that only martial arts masters could master; with each step, his aura surged like the rising tide, becoming increasingly powerful and majestic. By the time he reached the Liu family's living room, he would undoubtedly be at his peak, and the destructive power he unleashed would be enough to instill fear in everyone present.
"Brother Tang, you've finally arrived!" The head of the Wang family greeted him with a beaming smile, as if he had seen a savior.
However, Tang Qianshan's face was ashen, his eyes coldly fixed on the front, completely ignoring the Wang family head's enthusiasm, and he walked straight toward the living room.
"Brother Tang, today is supposed to be a joyous occasion, but some reckless fool has appeared out of nowhere. He knows a bit of kung fu, and my men can't handle him at all. I was just about to send someone to invite you when you arrived..." The head of the Wang family seemed oblivious to Tang Qianshan's strange behavior and continued to chatter on. As he spoke, he reached out to pat Tang Qianshan's shoulder to show that they were familiar with each other.
In an instant, Tang Qianshan's lightning-fast gaze shot over, the chilling killing intent within his eyes seemingly capable of freezing the air instantly. The Wang family patriarch was struck dumb, his face turning deathly pale, his outstretched hand freezing in mid-air as if immobilized.
Tang Qianshan didn't even glance at him again, striding past him and continuing towards the living room.
"Master Tang..." Upon seeing this, the Liu family members hurriedly appeared and bowed respectfully, trying to curry favor with this important figure from the West District.
"Get out!" Tang Qianshan coldly uttered a single word, his voice icy and chilling, as if it came from the deepest hell. This one word terrified the Liu family members, who exchanged bewildered glances, trembling all over, none daring to utter another word.
"Master Tang, it was I who specially sent someone to invite you over..." Liu Wentao said with a fawning expression, shamelessly stepping forward to claim credit.
"Bang!" Tang Qianshan swung his hand backhand with tremendous force, like a heavy hammer blow, almost knocking Liu Wentao's head off. Liu Wentao crashed straight into the artificial rockery in the courtyard like a kite with a broken string, his head bleeding profusely, the pain so intense that he saw stars and almost fainted.
Liu Wentao was filled with doubt and grievance, completely unable to understand what was going on. This was completely different from what he had expected.
"Boom!" Tang Qianshan stomped heavily into the Liu family's living room. Instantly, the floor tiles beneath his feet shattered and flew like cannonballs. A gust of wind swept outwards from him, its force like a mountain collapsing and the earth splitting, terrifying everyone.
Xiao Chen frowned slightly upon seeing this.
"This is……"
The head of the Liu family stared wide-eyed at Tang Qianshan, his face filled with shock. Several other prominent figures who had accompanied the Wang family to propose marriage were also stunned, as if witnessing something unbelievable.
"This aura... could it be... a second-tier King level!" Someone in the crowd finally couldn't help but exclaim in surprise.
This shout was like a bomb dropped into a calm lake, instantly causing a huge uproar among the crowd.
Tang Qianshan was already recognized as the strongest person in the Western District, having reached the peak of the first rank of the King level several years ago. Who could have predicted that he would break through that seemingly insurmountable bottleneck, further enhancing his strength and successfully entering the realm of the second rank of the King level!
"Our West District finally has a second-tier King-level expert!" Many people were so excited that their faces turned red, their eyes sparkling with excitement, and their emotions surged like a turbulent wave.
"So excited just because he's only at the second level of the King rank?" Xiao Chen shook his head inwardly, somewhat unconvinced. After all, this was the capital, a place teeming with experts and hidden dragons and crouching tigers. Although the Western District bordered the Western Wilderness and lagged behind the other districts in development, with less official investment in construction resources, it was still hard for Xiao Chen to understand why someone who had just broken through to the second level of the King rank would be hailed as the strongest.
Tang Qianshan walked steadily into the living room, each step seemingly touching the hearts of everyone present. A short while later, he stopped. At this moment, his aura had reached its peak, just a hair's breadth away from its absolute zenith.
"You are Xiao Chen?" His gaze was as sharp as a hawk's, fixed on Xiao Chen, his eyes revealing a sense of scrutiny and pressure.
Everyone was astonished, never expecting that Tang Qianshan had come specifically for Xiao Chen. And judging from his appearance, it wasn't because of what happened at the Liu family today, nor was he there to stand up for the Wang family patriarch. One was a renowned and highly respected number one expert in the Western District, while the other was just an insignificant security guard brought by Zhen Suxin… What kind of untold entanglement existed between these two? Why would a King-level expert seem to have come specifically for this lowly security guard?
"Master Tang, did our Liu family's security guard offend you? If so, please deal with him as you see fit. He's just a lowly servant." The Liu family head asked cautiously, his eyes filled with a hint of flattery.
Upon hearing this, Tang Qianshan suddenly let out a cold laugh, his expression full of sarcasm.
"Security guards, servants? Hmph... Do you even know who he really is?"
The crowd looked at each other, their faces filled with confusion and curiosity.
"Who...is he?"
Tang Qianshan's eyes suddenly turned sharp as knives.
"He is the personal disciple of the renowned physician Jiang Qingchen!" Tang Qianshan said coldly. "As soon as he arrived, he clashed with Jiang Qingchen's eldest disciple, who was subsequently expelled from the sect."
Upon hearing this, everyone's expressions instantly became extremely complex, their eyes filled with shock and disbelief. The name of this master physician was renowned throughout the entire Xia Kingdom; everyone knew him. Who could have imagined that this seemingly ordinary security guard was actually a disciple of such a master physician! However, the fact that even his eldest disciple had been expelled from the sect because of him was truly perplexing. Did the master physician really value him that much?
Tang Qianshan glanced at Xiao Chen, a cold smile curling at the corner of his lips.
"Someone hired me to take your life."
As a second-tier King-level expert, Tang Qianshan's power was terrifying when he adjusted himself to near-perfect condition. At this moment, Xiao Chen was like a prey locked on, ready to deliver a fatal blow at any moment.
"With Master Tang making a move, how could this kid possibly survive?"
"He's definitely dead! It's best if he's dead!" The Liu family members sneered gloatingly, as if they could already see Xiao Chen's tragic end.
The head of the Wang family also looked on with anticipation. He was eagerly waiting to marry Liu Yue. As long as Xiao Chen was dead, no one could stop him from having his good fortune.
Only Zhen Suxin and Liu Yue looked worried. Although they didn't understand martial arts, Tang Qianshan's reputation was too great, and hearing what the Liu family said, their worries lingered like a dark cloud.
Inside the living room, Tang Qianshan stared at Xiao Chen with disdain.
"Considering you're a junior, I'll let you make the first three moves." Tang Qianshan put his hands behind his back, striking a pose befitting a grandmaster. He was in peak condition, confident that he had no fear of Xiao Chen's attacks. This gesture would both demonstrate his magnanimity and benevolence, and earn him the reputation of a grandmaster.
"Give me three moves?" Xiao Chen couldn't help but sneer.
To deal with you, why would I need three moves?
In an instant, Xiao Chen moved. His figure was as fast as lightning and as swift as thunder as he pounced on Tang Qianshan.
In an instant, Tang Qianshan's pupils dilated. The speed and aura that Xiao Chen displayed greatly shocked him, and his eyes were filled with disbelief.
"Boom!" Tang Qianshan dared not underestimate him any longer and immediately switched from defense to offense, rushing towards Xiao Chen at an extremely fast speed. He never expected that Xiao Chen would be so powerful... The promise to give him three moves earlier was now completely forgotten.
Everyone stared wide-eyed at the two of them, not daring to utter a sound.
Soon, the two collided with a loud crash.
"Bang!!" The sound of the collision was like two meteors colliding, or like a deafening volcanic eruption, and a powerful shockwave spread outwards from the two people.
"Bang!" A figure was struck as if by lightning and sent flying backward.
"What?!" Everyone could hardly believe their eyes. The one who flew backward was actually Tang Qianshan!
The top expert in the West District was actually defeated by Xiao Chen! How is this possible?
Tang Qianshan himself was filled with shock and disbelief, a trickle of blood escaping from the corner of his mouth. He had just broken through to the second level of the King rank, feeling his strength had greatly increased, and thought he would be more than capable of dealing with Xiao Chen. But unexpectedly, he was no match for this young martial artist before him…
"Just how good is he? How could he even defeat Master Tang?" Some people even suspected that Tang Qianshan was deliberately throwing the game.
"Pfft..." Tang Qianshan coughed up mouthfuls of blood, which was the most powerful response. He had not only lost, but was also seriously injured.
"How could this be?" The head of the Wang family was filled with disbelief; he simply couldn't accept this fact. How could he possibly marry Liu Yue now?
"I never imagined you were so powerful!" Tang Qianshan struggled to his feet, his face as pale as paper, devoid of any color.
"You are truly a once-in-a-century talent in the martial arts world of Xia Kingdom! I, Tang Qianshan, am willing to admit defeat!" He bowed his head to Xiao Chen, cupped his hands in greeting, and spoke with a hint of helplessness and admiration.
Everyone was stunned. With just one move, Master Tang actually admitted defeat... This Xiao Chen is destined to become famous throughout the world.
Xiao Chen's expression remained indifferent, his gaze fixed intently on Tang Qianshan without the slightest relaxation.
Suddenly, Tang Qianshan looked up sharply, his gaze turning icy cold, and his hands trembled rapidly.
"Whoosh whoosh whoosh..." Several poisoned hidden weapons shot out like lightning, flying towards Xiao Chen's vital points at extremely high speeds, making them impossible to defend against.
No one expected that the renowned Master Tang would resort to such a despicable tactic as a sneak attack with a hidden weapon.
However, Xiao Chen seemed to have anticipated this scene, and a cold smile appeared on his lips.
His figure suddenly moved, creating a series of afterimages.
"You..." Tang Qianshan's expression changed drastically. He was horrified to discover that the hidden weapon he had shot had only hit Xiao Chen's illusion.
Xiao Chen's true form had already appeared before him.
In a panic, Tang Qianshan's face turned extremely cold, and he even tried to use dirty tricks again.
But then a flash of cold light appeared before his eyes, and his eyes widened instantly. He instinctively covered his neck with his hands and retreated in terror.
Blood gushed uncontrollably from his throat.
"Thump thump thump..." Tang Qianshan staggered back several steps before collapsing to the ground with a "thud," dying with his eyes wide open in death.
"Murder!" The Liu family members were so frightened that their faces turned ashen, and they trembled all over, as if they had witnessed the most terrifying thing in the world.
The Wang family patriarch's face instantly turned liver-colored, and he stood there dumbfounded, at a loss for what to do.