Chapter 100

Under the gazes of the Huashan Sect members who looked at him as if he were a madman, Qi Feng acted as if he had just done something very ordinary.

Yue Buqun, no matter how cultivated and composed he was, was almost fuming with rage at this behavior that was almost like a slap in the face. Just as he was about to get angry, he suddenly noticed Qi Feng's confident demeanor and became alert: "Oh! This young man is so shrewd! By dragging out a little child like this, I am in a dilemma—whether to accept the challenge or not. If I don’t accept, I would be giving Lin Pingzhi to him. If I do accept, should I really let Laodenuo fight a little kid? What about the reputation of our Huashan Sect? Can we really recruit Lin Pingzhi based on the achievement of Laodenuo defeating a little child? That would make Lin Pingzhi laugh his head off! This is truly a position of invincibility!"

Once Yue Buqun understood this, he immediately smiled and shook his head, saying, "This is too childish. Your disciple, though talented, is just a few-year-old child. His foundation is not yet solid, and it’s too early for him to engage in combat."

Upon hearing Yue Buqun’s words, Qi Feng almost burst out laughing. If the little monk Zhize’s real age were revealed, it would shock you. The combined age of all of you in the Huashan Sect, including you, Yue Buqun, wouldn’t even match his.

However, Qi Feng suppressed his laughter and maintained a calm demeanor. Without looking at Yue Buqun, he said to the little monk formed by the jade Buddha beads, "Zhize! Did you hear that? Sect Leader Yue thinks your foundation is not solid. Go and exchange a few moves with Senior Brother Laodenuo, and let Sect Leader Yue see how solid your foundation is."

Zhize nodded and said in a childish voice, "I will follow the master’s command!" Then he spread his legs, stepped forward, and made a fist, assuming a starting stance. He then said to the Huashan disciples, "Please, Senior Brother Laodenuo, give me your guidance!"

The Huashan disciples looked at each other, dumbfounded by this master and disciple. Is this really going to happen? Although they could see that the little monk’s boxing and footwork were taught by a master, his age was still a factor.

Seeing no one stepping forward, Zhize didn’t back down. He turned to Qi Feng and asked, "Master, which one of them is Senior Brother Laodenuo?"

Without looking, Qi Feng just lowered his head to drink tea, appearing indifferent, and said, "The oldest-looking one is him..."

"Alright!" Zhize turned around, "Senior Brother Laodenuo, please!" He stepped forward, tapped his foot on the table, and leaped up. His small body, about 1.2 meters tall, jumped over a meter, heading straight for Laodenuo, who was standing among the Huashan disciples, and swung a punch.

Linghuchong and the other disciples could only step back, leaving Laodenuo in the center. This was a challenge that couldn’t be ignored. Moreover, the little monk’s leap had already surprised everyone, making them think, "Is this master and disciple really not joking? Is this for real?..."

Laodenuo, standing in the center, was the most surprised. The little monk’s punch, from a distance of over a meter, brought a wind that made him feel slightly suffocated. What a joke?! In his life, the only people he had met with such a level of qi power were his real master Zuo Lengchan, his nominal master Yue Buqun, and his uncles Ding Mian and Fei Bin. Even the sect mother Ning Zhongze and his senior brother Linghuchong didn’t have this ability. But now, in front of him, was a child who was definitely under ten years old! Even if he started practicing from birth, he couldn’t reach this level!

Laodenuo, who originally found it amusing, couldn’t laugh anymore. Seeing the little monk’s punch was straightforward, he didn’t dare to block it directly and instead used his right hand to support it from above, using a technique called "Carp Supporting the Gills" to defuse the move.

The Huashan disciples watching thought that Laodenuo was unwilling to bully a child, so he used this move to dismantle the attack rather than block it. They believed Laodenuo was preparing to engage in a non-violent competition, focusing on techniques rather than strength. They thought this was a good approach, even though winning this way wouldn’t be very glorious, it was better than being accused of bullying a child.

Only Laodenuo knew his own difficulties. The little monk’s punch missed, and his other hand immediately turned into a palm, striking at Laodenuo’s open spot. The palm force was still powerful, and the palm technique was more refined than the previous punch. Laodenuo, who mainly practiced sword techniques in Huashan, was not very skilled in boxing and footwork. Defusing this move was already quite challenging.

Zhize’s third move was another punch. At this moment, Yue Buqun suddenly said, "The first move is the Luohan Fist, the second move is the Weituo Palm, and this third move is the Fuhu Fist..." The Huashan disciples realized that the little monk Zhize was using Shaolin techniques. However, since all martial arts originated from Shaolin, many people in the world knew these three sets of techniques.

Laodenuo didn’t dare to block the punch directly, and after defusing the first two moves, he was already showing signs of fatigue. Faced with Zhize’s third move, he could only roll on the ground to avoid it. Zhize, not letting up, pressed forward and used a fourth set of techniques.

"Bodhimanda Hand!" Yue Buqun reminded, and was inwardly shocked. How could this little monk, who was only a few years old, have already mastered Shaolin techniques to such a high level? The Bodhimanda Hand required Shaolin monks to practice for over ten years to learn, and it was not considered an introductory technique. It was generally not taught to outsiders.

Laodenuo was now deeply regretful. When he saw the little monk charging over, he had thrown his long sword to his junior brother, thinking it was just a playful child. But this little monk was terrifying. His strength was inferior to the little monk’s, and his techniques were also at a disadvantage. He no longer cared about losing face but was more concerned about how to save his life.

"Thousand Leaf Palm? Vajra Palm?..." Yue Buqun’s eyes were almost dizzy. The next moves would be the Shaolin 72 Special Techniques. Since the founding of Shaolin, it was unprecedented for someone under ten to start practicing these techniques... Moreover, each move the little monk made was precise and powerful, not just a show. It would take an ordinary person 10 to 20 years to reach this level.

At this moment, Qi Feng, who was watching from the side, reminded, "Hey, kid, I told you to go easy. Don’t kill him. Did you ignore me? Do you want to go to the little black room again?"

Zhize was startled and immediately reduced his strength, but his moves became even sharper.

Although Zhize held back, Laodenuo was already sweating profusely, barely managing to defend. If it weren’t for the little monk’s short arms and legs, he wouldn’t have been able to hold on this long.

Qi Feng then said to Laodenuo with a smile, "If you don’t use your Songshan Sect’s techniques, you might really die."

Laodenuo, hearing this, was shaken and lost his composure. He was caught by the little monk’s Dragon Claw Hand, and then a powerful Vajra Finger technique struck his ribs. Laodenuo spat out a mouthful of blood and fell to the ground.

Zhize stopped his attack and stood still, bowing to Laodenuo, "Senior Brother Laodenuo, please bear with me. I have offended you, Amitabha."

The scene unfolded in a blink, but the information was overwhelming. The Huashan Sect members were stunned, not knowing what to say. First, this little monk was so powerful, defeating Laodenuo in just ten moves, making even Linghuchong’s participation futile. Second, what did that person say? Songshan Sect’s techniques? Is Senior Brother Laodenuo from the Songshan Sect? And this little monk is using Shaolin techniques? What is the relationship between Qi Feng and Shaolin? He looks like a Taoist with the Bagua pattern on his clothes...

Yue Buqun was the first to speak, maintaining a calm demeanor, seemingly indifferent to the outcome. He didn’t check on Laodenuo’s injuries but smiled at Qi Feng, "Truly, the younger generation surpasses the older. I wonder where your disciple learned these Shaolin techniques?"

Before Qi Feng could answer, the little monk, unable to contain his excitement, proudly said, "Haha, I learned these techniques from Dharma..." He was cut off halfway by Qi Feng, who quickly covered his mouth, and nervously laughed at Yue Buqun, "Uh... Dharma..."

Yue Buqun seemed to have a sudden realization, "So you are a high-ranking monk from the Shaolin Dharma Hall... I am truly shortsighted, please forgive me!"

Qi Feng wiped the sweat from his forehead, "Heh... It’s fine, it’s fine..."

Yue Buqun, thinking that Qi Feng was uncomfortable with his true identity being revealed, was not surprised. He thought to himself: The Dharma Hall is where Shaolin monks study the martial arts of various sects. Today, I see that this is not just talk. Who could believe that a child under ten could reach such a level of martial arts?... However, this person doesn’t look like a monk and claims to be from no sect. For Shaolin to allow such a person into the Dharma Hall to study martial arts, it’s no wonder they say all martial arts originate from Shaolin. Shaolin Temple is really determined to be the leader in martial arts... Alas! Unfortunately, if the Five Mountains Sword Sect cannot unify, we will never match the Shaolin and Rizhushen Sect.

After a moment of thought, Yue Buqun said, "This bet, you have won. Lin Pingzhi will naturally be your disciple. I, Yue Buqun, will keep my word, and the Huashan Sect will not interfere. However, I have one more question. Do you plan to teach Lin Pingzhi Shaolin martial arts?"

Qi Feng smiled, acting coolly, "All martial arts can be taught. I’m not limited to Shaolin techniques."

Yue Buqun clapped and laughed, "If so, I am relieved."

Qi Feng was a bit confused, "What do you mean?"

Yue Buqun said, "I know the rules of Shaolin. To practice Shaolin’s special techniques, one must become a monk. Lay disciples can only practice basic techniques. I was worried that Pingzhi would have to become a monk..."

Qi Feng felt a bad premonition, "What if he doesn’t become a monk?"

Yue Buqun nodded and smiled, "Pingzhi’s parents are gone, and you are his master. You can decide. My daughter and Pingzhi have a special bond. This incident was also caused by my daughter. I want to make Pingzhi my son-in-law. In the future, we will be in-laws. What do you think?"

Qi Feng and Linghuchong reacted the most strongly, almost jumping up.

"What?!" (To be continued. Please search for Piaowen.com for faster updates and better quality!)