paranoianovel Chapter 7 Tianjin is deserted
Chapter 7 Tianjin is deserted
We lost?
Everyone was stunned.
Lin Zhou of the Black Dragon Society, a master of Ming Jin, is known for his ruthless swordsmanship. Why did he suddenly fall off the stage?
Even Fang Qi himself was somewhat surprised.
He came up on stage just to practice, but before he could even make a move, his opponent rushed off the stage.
They acted quite convincingly.
After a moment's thought, Fang Qi roughly guessed the reason.
Lin Zhou of the Black Dragon Society must have recognized his identity.
That would be pointless.
However, he set up the arena and he set the rules.
"You," Fang Qi looked at Ding Nan of the Fenglei Martial Arts School in the crowd below, "come up."
The last time they recruited guards, it was this person who said that the Fang family was no good.
Everyone's expression changed.
The expressions of Lin Zhou and Lin Zhan from the Black Dragon Society also became quite interesting.
This gentleman from out of town really doesn't follow the rules.
Can someone who has already been eliminated be brought back onto the stage?
Ding Nan himself turned ashen-faced.
He was already furious after being defeated by Sun Hao of the White Crane Martial Arts School with underhanded tactics. What did this kid who appeared out of nowhere mean by asking him to go on stage?
humiliation!
This kid is humiliating him!
He kicked off with both feet and jumped angrily onto the ring.
The Black Dragon Society might be wary of this kid's identity, but he wouldn't be!
"Just wait, I'll show you what cruelty really is!"
A fierce glint flashed in Ding Nan's eyes.
"Come on." He stretched out his hand, assuming a fighting stance.
Chen Qing and Hou Bai tensed up again.
Their master is really causing too much trouble.
Would a fully-fledged Ming Jin master, in a fit of rage, go easy on him?
Today, we will not only suffer physical pain, but we may also suffer serious injuries.
As the two secretly grieved, the duel officially began.
Ding Nan suddenly sprang into action, unleashing a deadly move as his legs kicked towards the black-clad youth with the force of wind and thunder.
Fang Qi appeared relaxed, remaining motionless except for raising his left hand.
Bang!Bang!
With two powerful punches, the Ming Jin master of Chuanfenglei Martial Arts School was sent flying off the stage for the second time.
The entire room fell silent.
Ding Nan, defeated?
impossible!
It was an act!
Ding Nan is acting too!
Ding Nan of Fenglei Martial Arts School lay on the ground, feeling dizzy and disoriented.
The comments around him, such as "acting" and "shameless," made his head buzz, and it felt like the whole world was collapsing.
He mustered all his strength, turned his head, and looked at the young man in black on the stage.
"I...you..."
He had barely uttered two words when everything went black and he lost consciousness.
That's too weak.
Fang Qi looked at the corpses lying below the stage, slightly disappointed.
But I quickly felt relieved.
It's not that this person is weak, but that he is too strong.
He already had over seventy bones connected to his body, and each bone was nourished by spiritual energy, so his power naturally far surpassed that of others in the same realm.
Having proven his abilities, Fang Qi lost interest in continuing.
Among those present, Lin Zhan of the Black Dragon Society was the most formidable, having made two moves worthwhile.
However, this person, like Lin Zhou, comes from the Black Dragon Society and has been hiding his strength, so he might just admit defeat directly.
So after looking around, Fang Qi stepped down from the arena.
Chen Qing and Hou Bai breathed a sigh of relief.
Then, at Fang Qi's signal, the match continued.
At that moment, everyone seemed to suddenly realize the truth.
"That guy wouldn't be...?"
"Yes, Mr. Fang from the Fang family."
"Mr. Fang's actions... are truly unconventional."
"..."
Shock spread rapidly through the crowd until Chen Qing struck the golden gong, and the competition resumed.
Actually, there wasn't much to start. In the final match, Lin Zhan of the Black Dragon Society faced Sun Hao of the White Crane Martial Arts School. The difference in strength was huge, and the outcome was decided in no time. This was all Lin Zhan did intentionally.
Fang Qi didn't point this out.
"The top ten will be awarded ten silver dollars, and the top three will be awarded thirty silver dollars."
Fang Qi waved his hand and immediately distributed the rewards for the martial arts competition.
"I heard you need a hanging ornament here, sir?"
After the rewards were distributed, Fu Yi from the Xingyi Quan school cupped his hands in greeting and inquired.
Upon hearing this, everyone perked up their ears.
It's not hard for Mingjin to find a job, but it's not easy to find a job that pays fifty silver dollars.
The term "zhigua" actually refers to guarding the courtyard.
The area around Tianjin is not yet truly chaotic. It is controlled by the Supervisory Bureau and various powerful families at the top, as well as martial arts schools and chambers of commerce at the bottom, so the overall public security is quite good.
Therefore, nursing jobs are not very dangerous and are mostly free time.
High pay, safe, and with plenty of free time—how could this kind of job not be in high demand?
Fang Qi observed the expressions on everyone's faces, toying with a silver dollar in his hand, and said, "I enjoy practicing martial arts, so I'd like to find some people to practice with me."
"What do you think of me, sir?" Fu Yi took a step forward.
"Of course," Fang Qi said with a smile. "A master with seventy skeletons is welcome."
"We brothers also want to find a job, please take a look, sir." Lin Zhan and Lin Zhou from the Black Dragon Society stepped forward, their attitude sincere.
They arrived as expected.
Fang Qi had already guessed this.
That's perfect.
Today's martial arts competition was originally just bait.
Only when the fish bite the hook can he obtain the secret medicine and martial arts techniques.
"You two are both very capable, so we certainly welcome you, but," Fang Qi slammed the silver dollar on the table, his tone slightly somber.
Lin Zhan and Lin Zhou's hearts skipped a beat for no apparent reason.
Before the two could react, Fang Qi simply smiled and said, "But in future sparring sessions, you two can't go easy on each other like you did today."
"Don't worry, sir, it absolutely won't happen." Lin Zhan and Lin Zhou breathed a sigh of relief.
They thought Fang Qi had noticed something.
Fortunately, I was overthinking it.
Upon closer reflection, it makes sense. How much experience and insight could this "Master Fang" possibly have at such a young age?
Unlike them, who climbed their way up from the bottom and know how dangerous the world can be.
How dare an outsider openly spend money like this?
Do you really think there's no one left in Tianjin?
There might be a master hiding behind this house, but I doubt he's that powerful, otherwise he wouldn't have come all the way from outside Tianjin.
Even if there were truly formidable experts, the Black Dragon Society wouldn't be worried at all.
"Xingyi Quan is ever-changing and unpredictable, and the Black Dragon Saber Technique is renowned throughout Tianjin. The safety of this house is now in your hands..."
Fang Qi took a sip of tea and continued recruiting.
Next, a dozen or so more people entered the Fang residence, including Guan Kun and Sun Hao, who were known for their underhanded tactics at the White Crane Martial Arts School.
Because of Ding Nan's matter, no one from Feng Lei Martial Arts School came.
After a while, the number of guards in the Fang family expanded from Chen Qing and Hou Bai to three Ming Jin Da Cheng (Great Completion) and twelve Ming Jin Xiao Cheng (Lesser Completion) guards.
Chen Qing and Hou Bai did a good job with the martial arts competition today, and Fang Qi praised them generously, rewarding each of them with thirty silver dollars. The two were excited for a long time.
I have no way to repay the kindness shown to me.
For the first time, the two felt genuine gratitude towards Fang Qi, this "young gentleman."
As for Fang Qi himself, after finishing the recruitment, he returned to the main house and dismissed Jia Si and Jia Nian, who were prepared to serve him personally.
"The Wind and Thunder Leg is swift and violent, the Black Dragon Saber is fierce and domineering, the Xingyi Fist is continuous and unending, and the White Crane Palm is light and agile..."
In his mind, the moves and techniques of the fifty-one martial artists participating in the competition flashed by rapidly.
Besides recruiting people and fishing, he also had the idea of collecting martial arts techniques from various schools.
He watched every single one of the dozens of ring battles.
Although the fighting techniques differed from ordinary martial arts training methods, he still absorbed a lot of essence from them through his cultivation methods.
"The techniques and styles may differ, but the circulation of qi and blood and the explosive power have many things in common. If these techniques can be improved, perhaps a martial art suitable for oneself can be created..."
Fang Qi swallowed the jade marrow ointment that Xu Fangjing from the Xingyi Quan school had given him as compensation last time. He refined it with his spiritual power, then practiced Xingyi Quan a few more times until the medicinal effects were released.
The secret medicine is indeed a secret medicine; in just a moment, power surged within my body.
Swish!
His left leg kicked out like a thunderbolt.
scold!
Both hands slapped against the wind.
He copied and executed all the moves from various martial arts schools.
For a moment, figures moved about inside the room.
Until midnight.
Fang Qi was already drenched in sweat.
But his eyes were clear and bright, and he showed no signs of fatigue.
"Whether it's the Wind and Thunder Leg, Xingyi Quan, or the Black Dragon Saber, they are all just martial arts techniques, external manifestations of the circulation of Qi and blood and the explosive power of force."
"In essence, the key to martial arts lies in strengthening one's qi and blood, and mastering the techniques for utilizing strength."
"If you have enough strength, you can crush your opponent even if you don't know any techniques..."
After nearly ten hours of training, Fang Qi not only improved his blood and energy, but also gained a deeper understanding of martial arts techniques.
"Qi and blood are fundamental, while techniques are extensions. Only when you have qi and blood can martial arts techniques truly be effective. However, the methods and techniques are also a way to cultivate qi and blood."
"The two complement each other and depend on each other... Hmm?"
Fang Qi, who was in the process of integrating the moves, suddenly had a glint in his eyes.
Deep within the soul, the [Nine Heavens Mysterious Mirror] burst forth with golden light.
Wind and Thunder Leg, Xingyi Fist, Black Dragon Saber... one martial art after another was automatically practiced on the [Nine Heavens Mysterious Mirror].