Chapter 137
Chapter 137
Seeing that his attack was effective, Zhang Xiaohua could not help but feel more confident. His steps also became more relaxed, as if he was taking a stroll.
Speaking of Zhang Xiaohua's combat experience, the fight on that rainy night should have been his battle of attrition. Unfortunately, the situation that night was urgent and there were no real fists and kicks. Moreover, against the black-clothed old man, he also defeated him with a single sword strike. It was a baffling victory. Zhang Xiaohua's battle results were great, but his combat experience was very little, almost zero.
Therefore, when he saw these little ruffians holding daggers, his heart would grow hairs.
Now that he had knocked away a person's dagger, Zhang Xiaohua had turned the situation around and seized the initiative. Following that, he began to appreciate the art of combat. In the fight with the other four people, he carefully practiced his Fist of the North Star. Practice was the only standard to test the truth. The more Zhang Xiaohua fought, the happier he became. The more he fought, the more skillful he became. Those people were practically feeding Zhang Xiaohua moves. His experience was like sitting on a Kongming lantern, slowly rising.
How could these ruffians have received proper martial arts training? Their attacks were completely based on instinct, and there was no pattern at all. They just happened to be the stepping stones for Zhang Xiaohua, who was a beginner in martial arts, to advance. However, they did not know this, only blindly chopping and stabbing. They could not even touch the corner of Zhang Xiaohua's clothes.
After a long time, the leader, the wretched Brother Fan, realized that something was wrong. He originally thought that this was a young country bumpkin, and that he would gain a lot by intimidating him. Who knew that the other party would ignore him? His pride was hurt, and he could only give up on the tradition of using virtue to win people over. He turned to force, but then the situation went out of control. His side actually brought out their ultimate weapons. This was not the worst thing, but the most frightening thing was that this youth became more and more relaxed under the attacks of the daggers. This was not a situation that Brother Fan wanted to see.
No matter what, Brother Fan was still a leader. His vision was naturally different from his subordinates. When those people were still in full swing attacking Zhang Xiaohua, he had already secretly held back, and his figure was showing signs of retreating.
Zhang Xiaohua, who was in control of the entire situation, seemed to have sensed Brother Fan's movements. This was the main culprit. How could she let him escape?
Moreover, fighting with these people was just to increase her proficiency points and stretch her muscles. Zhang Xiaohua was already impatient. Seeing that the other party had made a move, she did not delay any longer. Zhang Xiaohua leaped into the air, her body suspended in the air. Her legs spun in the air like a spinning top, and a few light "pa pa pa" sounds could be heard. She kicked the chests of the four people who were attacking her. It was a move from the Divine Resembling Six Joint Fists, "Killing in Four Directions".
Zhang Xiaohua also used the right amount of strength in her leg. Those people couldn't catch their breath and fell to the ground, unable to move. Only Brother Fan was left standing there.
At this moment, he suddenly heard the sound of applause from the side. Someone cheered, "Good move!"
Zhang Xiaohua turned to look. Weren't they the few men who were chatting at the Food for the Heavens Restaurant just now?
Zhang Xiaohua frowned. Just as she was about to speak, that wretched Brother Fan beat her to it. With a "plop", he knelt on the spot and threw the dagger far away. He kowtowed and said, "Little Master, please spare my life. Little Master, please spare my life. I have an eighty-year-old mother who is sick in bed, and I have children who haven't even reached the age of three who are crying piteously for food. If you take my life today, they won't be able to survive. You've taken three lives in one go."
When Zhang Xiaohua heard this, she was stunned. Yes, if what he said was true, she really didn't know what to do.
This person was so despicable. He sent people to rob her and even used a dagger. If she didn't have any martial arts to defend herself, wouldn't she be bullied by him?
But if she let them go, Zhang Xiaohua couldn't help but think of her own family's experience in Lu Town. Wasn't that the case?
Her heart was unwilling to accept this.
Just as she was in a dilemma, the few men who had applauded and cheered just now came closer.
The square-faced man at the front cupped his hands and said, "Little Brother, this one is Yuan Changqing. Greetings."
Zhang Xiaohua saw that the other party was being polite. She didn't know who he was, but she did as she was told.
That Yuan Changqing saw Zhang Xiaohua frown and knew what he was thinking. He laughed and said, "Little Brother, please don't take offense. This one is a little impetuous. However, I'm not familiar with this person, so please don't worry."
Hearing this, Zhang Xiaohua was even more puzzled. If you were acquainted with this wretched Brother Fan, you could've come over to persuade him. He could've just let you go. If you didn't know this person, why did you come over?
Thus, Yuan Changqing explained the reason in full detail.
It turned out that when Zhang Xiaohua was inquiring about the situation with the shop assistant at Food for the Sky, this Yuan Changqing had heard everything. Even when Brother Fan stood up and looked at him with ill intentions, this trained escort had seen it all.
Perhaps he could ignore other people, but this young man was inquiring about Ping Yang City. He reckoned that he was most likely from Ping Yang City. Since he was from Ping Yang City, then Yuan Changqing couldn't just sit by and watch.
Just as Zhang Xiaohua left the restaurant, the few people who had eaten and drank to their hearts' content also paid the bill and left under Yuan Changqing's suggestion. Then, they followed behind Zhang Xiaohua from a distance.
Brother Fan purposely bumped into Zhang Xiaohua and the group of ruffians surrounding Zhang Xiaohua. This was all seen by Yuan Changqing and the rest. A few impatient men wanted to go forward, but Yuan Changqing saw that Zhang Xiaohua looked relaxed and didn't seem to be afraid at all. He pulled the rest aside to watch the show. It was only when Zhang Xiaohua used the Fist of the North Star and knocked down the ruffians that the crowd couldn't help but applaud and praise.
Hearing this, Zhang Xiaohua understood that there were still some kind-hearted people in the pugilistic world. However, she was even more puzzled. Why couldn't they help her when she was from Ping Yang City?
Thus, Zhang Xiaohua asked, "Brother Yuan, it should be natural for people in the pugilistic world to help when they see injustice on the road. When you saw me being bullied by the ruffians in your town, you should've helped me without hesitation. Why did you say that you didn't have to help me?"
Yuan Changqing and the rest blushed a little and said awkwardly, "Little Brother, you don't know. We are like you and came from afar. A powerful dragon can't defeat a local snake. Isn't it better to avoid trouble if we can?"
Zhang Xiaohua suddenly understood and asked again, "Then why do you want to help me?"
Yuan Changqing said, "Haha, the reason is very simple. Because we are also from Ping Yang City!"
When Zhang Xiaohua heard this, she said in surprise, "Really?
That's great. I was just worrying about how to go home. With you guys around, we can go together. Haha, at least you can tell me where this is and how I can return to Ping Yang City. "
Yuan Changqing smiled and said, "Of course. When fellow townsmen meet, their eyes are brimming with tears. How can we not help you? Oh right, I haven't asked you. Why did your best move look so familiar to me?
But I just can't remember where I saw it before. Can you tell me? "
Zhang Xiaohua thought for a while and said embarrassedly, "The last move you mentioned should be one of the Liuhe Fists. But I can't remember the name. I haven't completely mastered it and it's different from the standard Liuhe Fists. You might be able to remember it if you think again."
Yuan Changqing was enlightened and said sympathetically, "Little Brother is right. Now that you mention it, I can really distinguish it. It seems to be called 'Killing in All Directions'. However, this Liuhe Fists is indeed difficult to learn. I have practiced it for a long time but I still haven't mastered it. It seems that only our Head Zhang is the best at this."
Zhang Xiaohua didn't mind and said with a smile, "But you are still better than me. I will forget whatever I practice. You should be happy."
Yuan Changqing said in surprise, "But Little Brother showed off his prowess just now. I can see that your martial arts are also very exquisite."
Zhang Xiaohua waved her hand and said, "That was all pieced together by me. My martial arts are mediocre. If I were to practice with these people, I would have been defeated long ago."
After saying that, she glared fiercely at Brother Fan and the others who were kneeling on the ground.
Brother Fan saw that this group of people knew each other and that he couldn't afford to offend them. He could only obediently kneel and smile. Zhang Xiaohua didn't have any ideas and asked Yuan Changqing.
Yuan Changqing thought for a while and said with a smile, "Little Brother, you don't have to care about what he said. It's just a lie. At his age, how can he have an eighty-year-old mother? He might have sons from three dynasties, but most of them are fake. You don't have to worry about anything.
And these people are just local ruffians who only extort idle people. I don't think they would dare to do great evil. "
When Brother Fan heard that, he echoed, "That's right. Little Master, please spare our lives. We are just making some spare money. What evil can we do?"
Zhang Xiaohua said angrily, "Then how can you pick up a dagger?
Isn't that harming people's lives?
Do you dare say that you haven't harmed people's lives? "
When Brother Fan heard that, he defended himself even more. "Little Master, I know how to distinguish. Aren't I furious?
I didn't expect to lose face in front of a little killing god like you. That's why I made a move. Look at our methods. What kind of outrageous things can we do? Our hands are clean. No lives have been taken. "
Zhang Xiaohua didn't quite believe him. She turned to look at Yuan Changqing. Yuan Changqing nodded, indicating that his words were trustworthy. He whispered in her ear, "Even if there is something outrageous, we are still foreigners. We don't understand the local situation. And with his situation, even if we send him to the authorities, it's just a formality. It's meaningless. Why don't we just teach him a lesson and let him go?"
When Zhang Xiaohua heard that, she knew what to do. She kicked Brother Fan and said, "I'll believe you for now. In the future, don't do such things that harm people. If I see you again, hehe, it won't be so easy."
When Brother Fan heard that, he was overjoyed. He said, "I know, I know. Thank you for sparing our lives. I'll take them back and plan for their future. I won't do such things again."
When Zhang Xiaohua heard this, he curled his lips and thought to himself, "You make it sound better than singing. Who would believe you?"
At this time, the others also woke up. They supported each other. When they heard Zhang Xiaohua let go, they supported each other and prepared to leave with Brother Fan.
But before they could take a step, Zhang Xiaohua suddenly rolled her eyes and shouted, "You guys wait. I still have something to do."
When Brother Fan heard that, his face turned pale. He turned his head and smiled. "Young master, what is it?"
Zhang Xiaohua laughed and said, "Letting you guys go so easily would be letting you guys off too easily. I can't give you guys a deep lesson. With a heart of compassion, I've decided to teach you guys a lesson."
Brother Fan's face became even uglier. He said, "Listen to this young master's instructions. I wonder how you'll teach us?"
Zhang Xiaohua said, "Since you want to rob me and take my money pouch, I naturally have to pay you back in your own coin. Besides, sigh, your actions have deeply hurt my heart. You have destroyed my beautiful impression of this town. This loss is huge. You have to compensate me for my mental damage. I've decided." Zhang Xiaohua said, "Since you want to rob me and take my money pouch, I'll pay you back in your own coin.
Zhang Xiaohua took a deep breath and said, "I've decided to take your money pouches and let you guys have a taste of being robbed!"
When everyone heard that, they fainted. If you want to compensate, just say it. Why do you have so many reasons?
Brother Fan naturally didn't dare to say anything. He hurriedly urged his subordinates to take out their small pouches and hand them to Zhang Xiaohua. Zhang Xiaohua didn't mind and took them one by one and put them in her bosom.
Finally, Brother Fan carefully handed over his slightly full pouch. Zhang Xiaohua weighed it up and down and said, "It's not that heavy. It seems your business isn't good."
Brother Fan smiled and said, "This young master is joking. It's a small business to begin with. It can only be fun, but not rich."
Zhang Xiaohua smiled and said, "You really don't have anything in your bosom?"
Brother Fan smiled and said, "I really don't have anything." Finished speaking, he rubbed his bosom to show that he wasn't lying.
However, his hand suddenly stopped moving. He awkwardly took out a palm-sized light green jade pendant and handed it to Zhang Xiaohua. He said, "This, I forgot. I still have this thing in my bosom!"
Zhang Xiaohua asked curiously, "Where did this come from?
How could you forget? "
Brother Fan said embarrassedly, "I took this from a rich merchant yesterday. I've already taken it to the town's jade merchant for appraisal. They said it's a worthless fake. Hehe, I just put it in my bosom. If this young master doesn't mind that it's a fake, please kindly accept it."
Zhang Xiaohua didn't stand on ceremony and reached out to take it. She said, "I'll take it even if it's a fake. It's just a lesson to you."
Thus, under Zhang Xiaohua's awe-inspiring righteousness, she plundered the six or seven people's money pouches before letting them go.
Yuan Changqing and the others were dumbfounded by Zhang Xiaohua's actions. They didn't know what to say. Zhang Xiaohua's words were good, and he had his reasons too. You robbed me, so I had to teach you a lesson. Since you want to save people, then I'm not afraid of using strong medicine. Then, you ruffians, I'm sorry. Hand over your money bags. You can treat your own injuries. I'll teach you a lesson, and I hope you can remember this lesson!
I hope you can remember this lesson. "Zhang Xiaohua put the money pouches and the fake jade pendant into her bosom. Her heart was full, and her eyes curved into crescents. She smiled and said," Everyone, why are you standing there in a daze?
Where do you live?
Do you want to go to the Galloping Carriage Company together? "
Yuan Changqing and the others came to their senses and said, "No need, no need. We have our own accommodation. Little Brother, come with us."
Zhang Xiaohua smiled and said, "Then I won't stand on ceremony."
After saying that, she followed Yuan Changqing and the others and walked away, stepping on the snow.
Everyone walked by the roadside, not saying a word, as if they hadn't recovered from the shock just now. Zhang Xiaohua didn't mind and asked as she walked, "Big Brother Yuan, after talking for so long, I still haven't asked which part of Ping Yang City you are from."
Yuan Changqing said, "We are the armed escorts of the Lotus Flower Escort Company in Ping Yang City. This year, we went on a long trip and came to this remote town. I reckon we'll be going back in a few days."
"Lotus Flower Escort Company?
Armed escorts? "When Zhang Xiaohua heard this, she jumped three feet high in surprise, almost scaring everyone.
After that, Zhang Xiaohua pulled Yuan Changqing's hand and asked, "Then, Big Brother Yuan, do you know someone called Zhang Xiaohu?"
"Zhang Xiaohu?"
Yuan Changqing and the others were surprised and said in unison, "Of course, we know him. He's our Leader Zhang!"
Zhang Xiaohua suddenly understood. No wonder they said that their Leader Zhang was familiar with the Six Complementary Fists. Wasn't that Zhang Xiaohu's signature fist technique?
Yuan Changqing asked, "Little Brother, do you know our Leader Zhang?"
Zhang Xiaohua smiled and said, "I don't just know him. I've known him for thirteen years."
Yuan Changqing was stunned and said, "What do you mean?"
Zhang Xiaohua said, "I'm his biological younger brother. I'm thirteen years old this year.
Do you think I'm right? "
Yuan Changqing suddenly understood. "Oh, I know. I heard that Leader Zhang has a very strong younger brother. What's his name again?"
Zhang Xiaohua said, "He's called Zhang Xiaohua!
You have to remember such a handsome and mighty name. "
Yuan Changqing smiled and said, "Yes, he's called Zhang Xiaohua. He came to the escort agency with Leader Zhang last year to apply for a job. I heard that he even lifted five hundred kilograms of stone weights. It's a pity that I wasn't there yet. Otherwise, I would definitely recognize you.
Little Brother, please don't blame me. "Zhang Xiaohua smiled and said," No, no. Look, I look quite similar to Second Brother. "
Yuan Changqing took a closer look and said, "Yes, there are some similarities. However, you're still small and skinny now. Your face is a little chubby, but your brows are still similar. However, if you look at it directly, you might not be able to recognize him."
Since he was Zhang Xiaohu's subordinate, he was naturally not an outsider. Moreover, Zhang Xiaohua had been recuperating at the escort agency for a long time before the New Year, so he had long regarded the agency as his home. Therefore, he was very close to Yuan Changqing and the others. The few doubts he had were thrown away.
Sure enough, it didn't take long for them to arrive at a slightly remote alley on the east side of the town. After entering the alley, they saw a half-closed courtyard door. Yuan Changqing and the others pushed the door open and shouted, "Leader Zhang, is Leader Zhang here?"
Before they could hear Zhang Xiaohu's reply, another loud voice rang out, "Why are you shouting so loudly?
If you don't follow the rules, what's the point of your daily training?
Your Leader Zhang isn't here. He's out on some errands. If you have anything to say, just tell me. "
Zhang Xiaohua followed Yuan Changqing and the others into the small courtyard. The owner of the loud voice also came out from the central room. He was a bald, brawny man with a fierce face. When Yuan Changqing and the others saw him, they quickly saluted and said, "Escort Leader Luo, you're here."
Escort Leader Luo approached them. His nose twitched a few times, and he frowned and said, "You guys went drinking again?"
Yuan Changqing smiled and said, "Big Escort Leader, we've been in this godforsaken place for so long with nothing to do. Our brothers were bored, so we went out for a drink."
Escort Leader Luo said, "You can drink, but don't cause trouble for me. Otherwise, I'll teach you a lesson."
Then, his gaze fell on Zhang Xiaohua and he said impatiently, "Who is this person?
Why did you bring a stranger here? "
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