Chapter 50

Chapter 51: Dragon Struggle and Tiger Fight

Xia Qianhe was not stupid; in fact, he was very shrewd. At this moment, he also noticed something amiss. The usually very brave Li Wuji brothers were showing an unusual solemn expression today, which made Xia Qianhe quite surprised.

Xia Qianhe was very clear about the strength of the Li Wuji brothers. In a one-on-one fight, even a dozen or so strong men would not be a match for either of them. If they used their "Dual Sword Synergy," even the most mysterious bodyguards from Zhongnanhai would not be their match.

When Xia Qianhe first hired the Li Wuji brothers, to test their strength, he had relied on his father's connections to have the Li Wuji brothers compete with a former Zhongnanhai bodyguard who had just retired. In a one-on-one fight, neither of the Li Wuji brothers was a match for the Zhongnanhai bodyguard, but their "Dual Sword Synergy" could withstand the attack of three Zhongnanhai bodyguards.

Now, however, the two brothers were at a loss against Wang Meng, not daring to launch an attack. This made Xia Qianhe not only surprised but also more eager to recruit such a talented person. With such a fierce warrior, plus the Li brothers, the next "Huashan Sword Competition" champion would definitely belong to him, Xia Qianhe. However, whether or not he recruited him, he had to first subdue him. Otherwise, such a proud and unruly person, though capable of hurting the enemy, would also hurt himself.

The three people in the confrontation were unaware of the many thoughts that flashed through Xia Qianhe's mind. At this moment, the three were evenly matched, and any slight mistake would lead to a disastrous outcome.

Although Wang Meng had long heard of the Li brothers' reputation, he only truly realized the perfection of their "Dual Sword Synergy" when facing them. No matter whom he attacked, he would face a ruthless counterattack from the other. He had tried several times to influence the two brothers with slight movements of his feet, shoulders, and elbows, hoping to find a weakness, but the brothers'默契 (默契 means默契, which can be translated as "telepathy" or "unspoken understanding") made Wang Meng's efforts in vain.

Wang Meng was surprised, but the Li Wuji brothers were even more surprised. Their "Dual Sword Synergy" was such that 1+1 was definitely greater than 2, but against Wang Meng, they had no confidence at all. The two massive iron palms of Wang Meng put immense pressure on the brothers. These iron palms were notorious in the military, and no one had ever withstood a full-force strike from Wang Meng's iron palms. This made the brothers cautious, not daring to attack rashly.

Thus, the three were in a stalemate, none able to gain the upper hand. Now, it was a test of endurance and willpower, to see who would give in to the pressure first, who would collapse first, and who would lose this pointless duel.

But all three were among the best soldiers in the country, with endurance and willpower that rivaled any special forces in the world. It would not be easy to determine a winner in a short time.

The duel gradually turned into a prolonged stalemate, but a sudden change occurred in the field. This change was the x-factor, which was Lin Feng, whom everyone thought was lying on the ground, unable to get up.

Since Wang Meng's arrival, Lin Feng had been holding his breath. He wanted revenge, to seek justice for himself. But he had not dared to move, as the Li brothers' strength was unfathomable. As long as they were by Xia Qianhe's side, Lin Feng would not only find it hard to seek revenge but also hard to protect himself.

Lin Feng lay on the ground, quietly waiting for the best opportunity and silently gathering strength.

The three people in the confrontation and Xia Qianhe, sitting in the Mercedes S600, had all temporarily forgotten about Lin Feng lying on the ground. Their forgetfulness finally gave Lin Feng a chance.

In the silent night sky, a sudden ring of a mobile phone broke the silence.

All four people involuntarily looked over, but the three in the confrontation glanced and saw that the ring came from Lin Feng on the ground, immediately refocusing their attention on each other. Xia Qianhe merely glanced and then paid no more attention, lighting a cigarette and waiting for the outcome of the duel.

"Beep～～～"

The shrill ring pierced the night sky, making everyone's hearts race. The three in the confrontation were even more alert, fearing that the opponent would launch a sudden attack with the next ring.

"Beep～～～"

Each ring seemed like a death knell, striking heavily in the hearts of the three, not only tormenting their nerves but also removing the last safety valve of the duel. All three knew that when the ringing stopped, it would be the moment to decide the outcome.

Xia Qianhe also saw that the confrontation had reached a critical point. As the ringing continued, his heart tightened, and he was almost unaware that his cigarette was about to go out.

Silence, the ringing finally stopped, and the night returned to its tranquility. But the real battle had just begun.

"Roar!" Wang Meng, the king of single combat, took only 0.1 seconds to react from the moment the ringing stopped to launching his attack, unleashing a fierce assault on the Li Wuji brothers. His iron palms were like a thousand flowers falling, petals scattering in all directions, covering every vital point on the Li Wuji brothers' bodies, leaving them no place to hide.

Someone once joked that Wang Meng's iron palms were as powerful as the "Falling Petals Palm" of the Yellow Emperor from Peach Blossom Island.

Of course, this was just a joke, and his palms were not as destructive as the "Falling Petals Palm" in novels. However, the Li Wuji brothers, who were at a disadvantage from the start, naturally would not use their bodies to test the power of Wang Meng's iron palms. The brothers roared and, instead of retreating, advanced, attacking Wang Meng's vital points.

If Wang Meng's palm struck, one of the Li Wuji brothers would be seriously injured, but the brothers' counterattack could also seriously injure Wang Meng. With two brothers against one, Wang Meng had to withdraw his palm. The Li Wuji brothers then took the opportunity to counterattack, and after several rounds, they had turned the tide and gradually gained the upper hand.

You could say that the Li Wuji brothers' victory by numbers was dishonorable, or that they were despicable, but only the victor could laugh last. Despicability and shamelessness ceased to exist the moment the loser fell.

Xia Qianhe smiled. Although he was not proficient in martial arts, he could see that the Li brothers had gained the upper hand. If nothing went wrong, the Li brothers would surely capture this fierce warrior who could fight them both alone.

"Huashan Sword Competition! This time, I will definitely win!" — Xia Qianhe's thoughts had already drifted to the peak of Huashan several months later.

The so-called "Huashan Sword Competition" was just a joke mentioned by a group of idle young masters during a gathering. Each young master had a background, and to ensure their safety, they had hired various bodyguards, including retired soldiers from the military and top-notch experts hidden in the underworld.

During their gatherings, they would boast about their bodyguards, often arguing until their faces turned red. To determine whose bodyguard was the best and to pass the time, these idle young masters organized this "Huashan Sword Competition" farce.

On the night of the full moon,

At the peak of Huashan.

Who will rule the world,

The hero with one sword!

To make this "game" more exciting, they added many stakes. Money, connections, women—anything could be bet. A group of bored and crazy young masters would bet on anything as long as it made them happy.

Xia Qianhe was also one of the initiators, but in the first three sessions, as an initiator, he did not even make it to the top five, which made him very embarrassed. After unexpectedly recruiting the Li brothers this year, his goal was to reach the "Five Greats." However, after witnessing Wang Meng's fierce performance, Xia Qianhe secretly aimed for the "Central Mystic" among the "Five Greats."

As for the injuries and deaths of these bodyguards in the duel, it was not important to these young masters. After all, weren't bodyguards hired to make money? He would pay for it.

Back in the quiet night in Beijing, the situation in the field was changing rapidly. Wang Meng was in a precarious position, and at any moment, he might fall to the Li brothers' "Dual Sword Synergy." However, the Li brothers did not dare to press too hard. Wang Meng's reputation was too great, and the notoriety of his iron palms was well-known. If they pushed him too far, his desperate counterattack could seriously injure both brothers, and in the end, all three would be left with a loss.

Therefore, Li Wuji hoped to wear down Wang Meng and achieve a peaceful resolution. However, just as everything seemed to be moving towards a peaceful resolution, the situation changed again.

Lin Feng, who had been lying on the ground, moved. Like a leopard that had lain in wait for three days and three nights, he launched a fierce attack with the force of a thunderbolt, swiftly and unexpectedly, towards Xia Qianhe, who was sitting in the car waiting for the final outcome.

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