Chapter 52

Tang Long didn't understand the meaning of Su Wen's last words. What did he mean by not letting his father fall into such a dangerous situation again? Was Su Wen blaming them for putting Su Donghe in danger? But Su Wen shouldn't have failed to consider the situation at the time; Su Donghe had acted on his own, and they hadn't noticed. If Su Wen didn't mean that, then what did he mean? Or where did he get such confidence?

Su Wen left, leaving Tang Long with endless speculation.

Su Wen, on the other hand, was quite carefree. His father's deeds had indeed shocked him immensely. However, that was his father's life, and he couldn't interfere with his father's life path. His father chose to retire, which gave him a complete childhood. From this perspective, he should be grateful to Tang Long and the others. As Su Wen himself said, he was just curious about everything about his father. After listening to Tang Long's account, he only enriched the image of his father in his heart.

Back at his residence, Su Wen continued to practice.

Tomorrow, he would fight Cheng Dafeng. As the saying goes, "Sharpening the sword before the battle, even if it's not sharp, it will still shine." He was also looking forward to winning Yi Xue's kiss.

"I think to defeat Cheng Dafeng, my current strength won't be enough. The only way to increase my strength in a short time is to complete Side Mission 2. According to Xiao Tian, the bloodline enhancement in Side Mission 2 can significantly increase one's vitality. If the increase in vitality is sufficient, I can knock down Cheng Dafeng with brute force alone. So the key is still Side Mission 2. As long as I complete this task during the fight with Cheng Dafeng, I will have a good chance of winning."

Su Wen analyzed this in his mind, which was also the reason he dared to make a big bet with Yi Xue.

His completion of Side Mission 2 was already at 63/100, meaning he just needed to take 37 more hits from Cheng Dafeng to complete the task. Once the initial bloodline enhancement was activated, his physical attributes would undergo a qualitative transformation.

The next day, it was still dimly light.

Su Wen practiced for a while and then walked toward Cheng Family Martial Arts Hall.

Yi Xue and Chu Fei followed Su Wen at some point. Chu Fei, with an excited look, said, "I love fights, especially between two experts. Cousin, do you think Su Wen can match Cheng Dafeng?"

Yi Xue looked at Chu Fei and couldn't help but think of the bet with Su Wen: "If nothing unexpected happens, Su Wen will definitely lose."

Chu Fei, hearing this, complained, "Cheng Dafeng is three times Su Wen's age. It won't be glorious for him to win. When Su Wen is his age, who knows who will be stronger."

Yi Xue smiled, "Fei'er, you can't say that. Although Cheng Dafeng is old but still strong, his eyesight and physical condition are not as good as they were in his forties or fifties. In this sense, Su Wen has the advantage."

Chu Fei shook her head, "Anyway, I want to see Su Wen win. His moves are so cool."

Yi Xue remained silent.

At the same time.

Chu Lao was also heading to Cheng Family Martial Arts Hall, muttering to himself, "Old Cheng is a stubborn donkey. I don't know if he will buy my plea for Su Wen. If he doesn't, should I turn against him? It's not easy to find a grandson-in-law I like. If Cheng Dafeng ruins him, where will I find another one?"

Li Huan, Chen Yunhao, and Lin Xinyi were following Chu Lao. They also knew about Su Wen's upcoming fight with Cheng Dafeng. Lin Xinyi looked worried, Li Huan was excited, as if he was certain Su Wen would win. As for Chen Yunhao, he remained calm, seemingly practicing some expression technique to appear mysterious and make people uncertain about his limits in business negotiations.

Inside Cheng Family Martial Arts Hall.

Cheng Dafeng was very particular about rules. Even though he was challenging Su Wen and would get a bad reputation, he still found three well-known witnesses, all of whom were from the Martial Arts Association and acquaintances of Cheng Dafeng.

"President Cheng, it's just a junior. Just give him a slight lesson."

"Yeah, finish him in ten moves to show him the power of Cheng Family Fist. Then we can go to my place for tea. I have a new batch of West Lake Longjing, it's very good, and I'm waiting for you all to come and drink it."

"Ten moves? Three moves will do."

Cheng Jin, hearing this, said proudly, "Grandpa, you must show Su Wen the power of Cheng Family Fist. It's the strongest."

Cheng Dafeng, hearing Cheng Jin, immediately burst out, "Get lost, you've disgraced our family. After I teach Su Wen a lesson, I'll send you to Shaolin to train for a few years. Maybe you'll become something then."

Cheng Jin was terrified, "Grandpa, you can't do that! Our family has a single lineage. If I become a monk, who will carry on the family name?"

Cheng Dafeng pushed Cheng Jin aside and said seriously, "Then find a granddaughter-in-law for me right away and get married."

Cheng Jin, hearing this, smiled, "I can consider that. Grandpa, do you know any beautiful girls you can introduce me to?"

Cheng Dafeng spat, "It's free love now. Go find someone yourself. After you get married and have a child, I'll send you to Shaolin. After a few years of training, you can return as a layman. If you don't achieve anything, you don't have to come back."

Cheng Jin was stunned, and the others laughed.

Having such a grandfather, Cheng Jin was quite unique.

"Bang bang!"

"Can I come in?"

Su Wen knocked on the door of Cheng Family Martial Arts Hall.

Everyone looked up at Su Wen, and Cheng Jin shouted, "Grandpa, that's Su Wen. Beat him up, and you'll be avenging me."

Cheng Dafeng kicked Cheng Jin to the side and shouted, "Shut up, I know what I'm doing." He then carefully examined Su Wen, feeling somewhat shocked. Su Wen stood there with the demeanor of a martial arts master.

"Su Wen, you're young, and challenging President Cheng is almost impossible. Cheng Family Fist is flexible and versatile, unique in Jiangning and even in the province. Why don't you admit your mistake and let it go?"

"Yeah! You're just a young kid. Practice for a few more years."

"I'm not looking down on you, but the gap between you and President Cheng is too big. This fight won't be interesting."

Su Wen, hearing these words, which seemed to be mocking or comforting him, felt a headache and said, "Seniors, I just want to exchange martial arts with President Cheng. Whether I win or lose, I believe I will gain a lot. If I admit defeat now, I would be dishonoring President Cheng's challenge and losing the spirit of martial artists."

Everyone was stunned.

Cheng Dafeng, however, slapped the wooden post and praised, "Well said! We martial artists need a spirit. Even if we know we will lose, we still dare to fight. That's what it means to be a martial artist. You spectators should learn from this. I've told you many times what martial arts are. This is it, a spirit."

Everyone was dumbfounded. Which side was Cheng Dafeng on? But the effect was good, and no one interrupted. Su Wen and Cheng Dafeng stood facing each other, making a gesture to start. It was clear they were about to fight.

Chu Lao and the others came in, and Chu Lao shouted, "Old Cheng, go easy on him."

Yi Xue looked at Su Wen and said softly, "Do your best."

Li Huan licked his lips, eagerly anticipating.

Su Wen didn't waste words and said to Cheng Dafeng, "President Cheng, please teach me."

Cheng Dafeng nodded, "Please."

Su Wen understood the rules and knew the senior wouldn't make the first move, so he rushed forward with a standard Tai Chi move, more fierce than a few days ago. Cheng Dafeng's eyes narrowed, feeling somewhat surprised. He thought Su Wen would use bone-breaking techniques, but this clearly wasn't the case. It seemed Su Wen knew more than one martial art, which made him uncomfortable. He had practiced Cheng Family Fist for decades and still didn't dare to claim mastery, yet Su Wen, at his young age, had learned two martial arts. How high could he reach?

Thinking this, Cheng Dafeng decided not to hold back. He unleashed a Cheng Family Fist move, attacking Su Wen with a swift and powerful punch. The two clashed, and Su Wen was sent flying. Indeed, Cheng Dafeng's strength and speed were much greater than his.

But this suited Su Wen's plan. This would help him complete Side Mission 2. After taking a hit, he rushed forward again. Cheng Dafeng recognized that Su Wen was using Tai Chi, though he didn't understand why it was so powerful. He didn't fear it and countered with a heavy punch, sending Su Wen back. But before Cheng Dafeng could react, Su Wen rushed forward again, like a madman.

Cheng Dafeng didn't care. If Su Wen wanted to be hit, he would just keep hitting him, and it would also vent his grandson's anger. Cheng Jin was laughing on the side. The situation was strange, with one person rushing forward recklessly and the other attacking freely. After more than twenty moves, Su Wen spat out a mouthful of blood. He checked the completion of Side Mission 2, which was now at 89/100, and felt even more excited.

"Hehe!" Su Wen roared and continued to rush forward. He looked swollen and bizarre, especially his posture, which seemed to be seeking punishment.

No, it was self-punishment!

Yi Xue and the others couldn't bear to watch. You can't be so crazy just because you can't win!

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