Chapter 9 of 100
Chapter 9
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As the time for class approached, there were already few students left in the stadium exercising. However, one by one, the remaining students were quickly drawn to the fight and gathered around.
"Damn, that guy actually jumped over the other's head."
"An expert, this is a true martial arts master."
"Wow, I actually saw lightness kung fu."
"..."
The two fought with great vigor, their movements as if aided by the divine. Although not quite as impressive as martial arts TV shows, they were far superior to those so-called martial arts tournaments. Including Old Jin, everyone watched with shining eyes, filled with admiration.
"Hmph, it's just ordinary kung fu, what's so great about it?"
Not far from where Lu Li and Xue Shouye were fighting, Xia Qingxuan looked disdainful, but the surprise in her eyes betrayed her.
She originally thought that Lu Li's daily practice was just for show, looking good but useless. She never expected that in a fight, his power would be astonishing, making him a true expert among ordinary people.
"Bang, bang, bang."
Surrounded by the crowd, Lu Li and Xue Shouye quickly exchanged three rounds of blows, fist against fist, foot against foot. The final blow was particularly intense, and Xue Shouye had to take three steps back to steady himself.
"Ha, that was refreshing."
Xue Shouye laughed, his fist hidden behind his back, the back of his hand bruised and injured. At this moment, there was no trace of his usual wooden demeanor, only the pride of a scion of a prestigious family.
Since Xue Shouye did not intend to continue, Lu Li naturally would not make a move. After all, this person might be his descendant. Besides, this was a school, and he had no interest in becoming famous.
"Cousin—Cousin."
Liang Jun hurried over, but was interrupted by Xue Shouye: "Xiao Jun, our skills are evenly matched, and I can't defeat him. Moreover, he might have some connection to our Xue family. I hope you can let bygones be bygones. What do you think?"
"Cousin?" Liang Jun was greatly distressed.
"Enough. If you can't let it go, do it yourself. I won't get involved in this matter anymore."
Liang Jun's face turned ashen. Doing it himself would be suicide!
"Brother, can we talk in private? I have some questions for you."
Lu Li nodded; he had questions too.
After bidding farewell to Old Jin, Lu Li and Xue Shouye walked out of the stadium together.
"Xiao Jun, wait a moment. I have something to say to him."
Liang Jun's face was bitter. If even his cousin couldn't handle Lu Li, what could he do? Unless he used the family's influence, at the thought of which, his eyes narrowed slightly, and his gaze toward Lu Li became more sinister.
Sitting in the car, Xue Shouye took out a bottle of red wine and two glasses, skillfully pouring a glass for Lu Li.
"Brother, you should have noticed that we practice the same kung fu. However, as far as I know, this set of kung fu was created by the first ancestor of our Xue family, passed down to men but not women, and never taught to outsiders. How did you learn it?"
His tone paused, and Xue Shouye's face turned cold: "There are rules in the martial arts world. Stealing kung fu is punishable by death."
Lu Li's heart skipped a beat, and he gave Xue Shouye a strange look. "That doesn't seem right. Back in the day, Xue Tianci was a second-rank general of the Ming Dynasty, with a Dragon Tiger Guard. The commander and deputy commander of the guard were like brothers to him, and the soldiers were his life-and-death comrades. He once specifically instructed the guard, so most of them learned this set of boxing techniques."
"How do you know that?"
Xue Shouye was greatly shocked and suddenly stood up, only to hit his head on the roof of the minivan, causing him to wince in pain. He didn't care, however, and quickly asked, "Since you are surnamed Lu, how could you possibly know the secrets of our Xue family?"
"Oh, you have records too?" Lu Li asked curiously.
"Yes. After I achieved a small success in Xue family boxing, the clan leader specially told me about the origin of Xue family boxing."
"That's it. Although I don't have the Xue surname now, it doesn't mean I haven't learned Xue family boxing!" Lu Li asked with a smile.
Xue Shouye thought for a moment, and his eyes suddenly filled with a murderous look.
"Kid, are you lying to me!"
"Lying to you, why would I?"
"According to the clan leader, after the first ancestor passed away, the thousand men of the guard voluntarily resigned from their military positions and escorted the first ancestor's coffin back to his hometown for burial. After receiving the first ancestor's relatives, the guard decided to establish Xue Village next to the first ancestor's tomb and all changed their surnames to Xue, venerating Xue Tianci as the first ancestor. Since you are not a descendant of the guard, you cannot possibly have learned Xue family boxing."
Lu Li was stunned, his eyes filled with complex emotions.
He never expected that after Xue Tianci's death, those brothers would voluntarily guard his tomb, a bond of comradeship that was truly touching.
"Kid, if you can't explain the origin of the boxing technique, you are our Xue family's enemy."
Seeing Lu Li lost in thought, Xue Shouye's eyes turned dark. "Although I am not your match, our Xue family has many experts, and quite a few have achieved great success in Xue family boxing. You'd better think carefully."
Being threatened by a descendant, Lu Li found it both amusing and perplexing.
"Xue family boxing and San Yang boxing share the same origin, derived from the Shaolin boxing technique Xuan Kong Quan. Xue Tianci was an orphan from a young age, raised and taught martial arts by a traveling monk."
Xue Shouye was dumbfounded. "So, you are the descendant of that Shaolin master?"
"Phew."
Lu Li almost spat out a mouthful of old blood. This guy really had a wild imagination. When the old monk taught him ancient martial arts, he was already over sixty, and there was no way he could have any descendants.
"Is that not the case?"
"Of course not. If he was a Shaolin master, how could he have descendants?" Lu Li laughed and scolded.
"Then what do you mean?" Xue Shouye asked.
Lu Li looked thoughtful and did not answer immediately.
Even if Xue Shouye was not his direct descendant, he was still a descendant of those comrades-in-arms from back then, making their relationship quite close.
He had left a will before his death, but whether they believed it or took it seriously was another matter. With his current strength, it was almost impossible to defeat a master of San Yang boxing.
Thinking of this, he frowned and changed the subject. "I only achieved a small success in San Yang boxing yesterday, later than you, but my combat power is stronger than yours. Do you know why?"
Xue Shouye was shocked. "Are you serious? You achieved a small success yesterday, while I achieved it a year ago."
Lu Li smiled and nodded, then explained, "Back in the day, Xue Tianci was famous for San Yang boxing. The San Yang Heart Method has nine levels, and the strongest in the guard only reached the seventh level. He originally planned to teach the higher levels once everyone's strength improved, but unfortunately, he died suddenly on his way back from a victory, so the heart method you practice has flaws."
Xue Shouye was dumbfounded, his mind blank, not knowing what to say.
He had never heard such secrets.
"If I'm not mistaken, the strongest in the Xue family has only achieved great success in Xue family boxing, and none have reached the peak, right?" Lu Li smiled at Xue Shouye and asked.
Xue Shouye nodded involuntarily, then his eyes lit up, and he asked eagerly, "So, you have the subsequent techniques?"
"Ha ha."
Lu Li laughed heartily, then his expression turned serious. "I said Xue family boxing was originally called San Yang boxing, which I created. Do you believe me?"
"No."
Xue Shouye did not get angry but shook his head firmly.
Regardless of what Xue family boxing was called, it was created during the Ming Dynasty, over six hundred years ago. Not to mention Lu Li's age, even his strength was not enough, as he was only about the same level as Xue Shouye.
Lu Li chuckled. It was right not to believe him; believing him would be strange.
However, he was not in a hurry, turned to look out the window, and said slowly, "I do have a connection with the Xue family. Tell your clan leader one thing, and he will understand."
"Hmm?" Xue Shouye looked at Lu Li, his brows furrowed.
"Nine turns and returns, your descendants will all ascend to heaven."
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