Chapter 44: Martial Arts Meeting
Chapter 44: Martial Arts Meeting
In the hot summer months, Foshan, which is a bit stuffy in the early morning, welcomes the sunrise early. Light golden clouds gradually emerge in the vast sky, illuminating the somewhat dim early morning and late night.
The sun was high in the sky, casting dots of scorching heat on the streets of Xiang'an. In this well-known area in Foshan, it would be hard for outsiders to imagine that there was a hidden Cailifo boxing gym in the ancient temple dedicated to Taishang.
"Brother Huai, I've been thinking about it all night and still can't figure out how to make the martial arts association pay the money obediently."
Although Fat Head knew that he had to attend the martial arts meeting, he still didn't understand how Qin Huai planned to deal with the silver note.
"If they don't give it to me, I'll chop them until they give it to me." Lao Yu still looked like a ruthless man who didn't talk much.
"With our small bodies, the three of us are lucky enough to hold back six disciples from the boxing gym at the risk of our lives. Do you really expect the boss to knock down a hundred or eighty people by himself?" Sea Wolf has been on the streets for many years and has long known that violent debt collection is not an option.
A hundred or eighty men are enough, but I am confident that I can handle twenty or thirty big men. Qin Huai also silently estimated his current combat power. Seeing that the topic was getting more and more off-topic, he also spoke to calm the somewhat flustered minds of the trio.
"Okay, stop guessing, the mountain man has a clever plan."
As they were talking, the four Qin Huai people slowly approached the Tai Shang Temple with its Lingnan style. Looking at the blue bricks and black tiles, the carved doors and windows, and the horse-head wall with lions and dragon patterns painted on it above the Sanwei Gate, the four people felt a little emotional.
"Tsk tsk tsk, these Cantonese people are really rich, this storefront alone must be worth this much!"
Fathead was also a little excited when he saw Sea Wolf pointing his five fingers.
"Since the Guangfu Martial Arts Association is so big and powerful, I think it won't be short of our little money."
Qin Huai said nothing, staring at the plaque with the words "Hongsheng Hall" written in a flamboyant style, thinking for a moment. Seeing that there was no one in front of the door and hearing the shouts of people practicing martial arts in the martial arts hall, he walked in.
"Qin Huai from Baji Sect, I'm here to visit you specially!"
As Qin Huai stepped into the room, a loud shout full of energy echoed throughout the martial arts hall.
In the backyard, at a square table, the martial arts group members who were leisurely drinking tea heard the noise coming from the front yard and smiled at each other.
"The rightful owner has arrived."
"Let's see what this kid has first."
Tan Si waved his hand and stood up with all the martial arts masters.
"Then go and weigh them and see what the quality of this generation of Baji Sect disciples is like."
In the martial arts hall, looking at the large round table with golden hoops in the center and the two lines of gilded characters behind the altar:
Yinggun flying dragon tail
The male fist releases the tiger's head
There was also something strange in Qin Huai's eyes.
"Such a heavy wooden table, placed in the middle of this martial arts hall and taking up so much space, doesn't it seem to be in the way?"
The three Sea Wolves are all northern thugs. They have never seen such a strange arrangement, so it is normal for them to have some questions.
"This table is not for eating, practicing, reading or discussing matters.
It seems that the Guangfu Martial Arts Association wants to show off its power to us."
Qin Huai stared at the dark brown wooden swords, wooden swords and wooden spears on the weapon rack, his tone somewhat playful.
"Dong dong, dong dong"
A lot of dull and powerful footsteps came from the backyard. Qin Huai's ears moved, his eyes turned, and he stared at the leading man who entered the hall.
He has a ruddy complexion, long arms and legs, and walks steadily and powerfully like a dragon or a tiger. He is a master!
"I didn't know that the master of Baji had arrived. I was sorry for not welcoming you. I am truly guilty."
"No, no, Qin Huai came here unannounced, I hope the owner will forgive me."
"Alas, that's too much. I am just taking over the position of the headmaster temporarily. Just call me Tan Lao Si. Although we have never met, we have heard of Qin Huai's name in Baji Sect some time ago, even those of us who are far away in Lingnan.
I wonder what you are doing here now?"
Seeing that this person pretended to be ignorant, Qin Huai did not try to trick him. He also changed the subject and directed the conversation elsewhere.
“After the martial arts performance some time ago, I felt very restless and wanted to learn martial arts from Quan Tian Xia. After hearing the advice from my master, I decided to come to Foshan to see it.
So I came to visit him and ask for his advice, hoping to get a glimpse of the charm of Southern Kung Fu."
Seeing that Qin Huai was being tactful and didn't want to talk about the real business, Tan Si also laughed it off.
"Then you have to wait for a few days. I have to discuss the rules with the masters of the martial arts association first, and decide the order of asking questions according to your status. If we are not polite in a hurry, it will be bad if people laugh at us Cantonese people for not knowing how to entertain guests."
"Time is of the essence, so there's no need to go through all the red tape. We can just discuss this behind closed doors."
Seeing that Tan Si still wanted to delay, Qin Huai blocked his retreat with just a few words.
"Okay. I've heard that the Eight Great Spear is feared throughout the world. Although you came a little hastily, your fellow martial artists all want to see the demeanor of the disciple of the Divine Spear. So, let's not compete in fists and feet today, but in weapons instead?"
"Since the owner has something to ask for, I will do my best. However, this competition is not interesting without any prizes. How about this? I will bet 500 dollars, just for good luck."
Qin Huai took out the silver note from his arms and handed it to Tan Si. Tan Si was a little surprised when he heard what Qin Huai said, and took the note in a daze.
No, you're using the same method I used to cheat you out of my money? Isn't that right?
"Without our martial arts association as a guarantor, your money will be useless."
A member of the martial arts association, seeing that Qin Huai was trying to play tricks, made a few remarks in rebuttal, but before he could finish his words, he was stopped by Tan Si's murderous look.
Qin Huai seemed not to hear anything and was still waiting for Tan Si's reply.
“Hahaha, since my dear brother has such a heart, then we can’t afford to offend Baji.
How about this, asking for money or gifts is too vulgar. If you succeed in boxing today, how about we at Hongsheng Hall do a small favor for you within our capacity?"
Tan Si also came around and said, "Good boy, you are playing tricks on me."
I am not afraid to tell you that today is = you win, I can also push it aside, you want to get money from me? No way!
Tan Si has his own plans, and Qin Huai has his own plans. It all depends on who is more capable.
"I've heard that Hongsheng rattan shield is the best in the world, so Qin Huai will have to learn it today."
Qin Huai glanced at the warriors in the hall, handed Suiyun to Hailang, grabbed a red tasseled spear from the weapon rack, and went out to wait.
Seeing Qin Huai's decisive actions, Tan Si narrowed his eyes and waved his hand, signaling his disciples to go into battle.
"Xiao Qian, you are the best at playing rattan shield here, go ahead, don't embarrass Southern Fist."
"Yes." A tall and strong young man with a resolute face in the field heard Tan Si's order, took out his single sword and rattan shield with swift movements, and went out to fight.
The two men faced each other in the wide courtyard. Qin Huai weighed the wooden spear in his hand. It was tough and a bit heavy, and it was a good spear.
Looking at the young man in front of him, holding a rattan shield in his left hand and a wooden sword in his right, Qin Huai did not hesitate.
"Bajimen, Qinhuai."
"Cai Li Fo Quan, Qian Fang."
The two said in unison.
"please!"
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