Chapter 185

Just as Zhang Xiaohua's fist was about to hit Tang Shi's body, no matter if Tang Shi raised his hand to meet it or if Zhang Xiaohua hit his body, Tang Shi would inevitably be knocked out of the ring by Zhang Xiaohua.

But looking at Zhang Xiaohua's punch that was sure to succeed in one battle, Tang Shi actually calmed down and raised his right fist to meet it. But when the two fists collided, he suddenly changed his fist into a palm.

Using his right palm to meet Zhang Xiaohua's fist, he leaned to one side and used all the strength in his body to grab Zhang Xiaohua's fist. Taking advantage of the momentum, Zhang Xiaohua's body involuntarily rushed past Tang Shi's side and straight out of the ring.

Wasn't this the same technique that Nie Little Fool had used on Zhang Xiaohua back then?

This technique of 'Four Ounces Deflects a Thousand Catties' was quite effective against opponents with greater strength than him. However, it was also a relatively advanced technique. Because Tang Shi's strength was great, when he fought with internal experts, he often encountered situations where he was called by others. Thus, as he fought, he got used to it. He also had some experience with this technique, but after all, his internal strength wasn't very deep, and his use of internal strength was far less flexible than others'. Thus, although he knew how to use it, he had never actually used it, and he also didn't expect to have the opportunity to practice it. After all, in the Misty School's Kitty Hawk Hall, no one had more strength than him, so it wasn't worth him calling.

But today, he met Zhang Xiaohua, who actually had the same strength as him. In the fourth round of the competition, his strength was almost exhausted, but Zhang Xiaohua still had strength. In the end, she actually forced him into a corner. It was Zhang Xiaohua's last punch that instantly made him remember this technique that he had never practiced before. Thus, Tang Shi also treated a dead horse as a living horse. He turned around and used the method that others often used against him on Zhang Xiaohua.

Unfortunately, Zhang Xiaohua was also inexperienced and fell for the trick. When his body was pulled to Tang Shi's side, he shouted in his heart, "Aiya, I've been tricked."

But at this time, he wanted to stabilize his body, but it was already impossible. The two of them used their strength together, just like how Zhang Xiaohua and Tang Shi pushed Zhang Xiaohua together, pushing him out of the arena.

Seeing Zhang Xiaohua pass by his side, Tang Shi hurriedly let go of his hand and retracted his arm. His eyes could not help but follow his arm as it left Zhang Xiaohua's figure. In his heart, since Zhang Xiaohua had gone up the escalator, her Qinggong was not as good as his. Since her figure had already left the arena, how could she come back?

Even if Zhang Xiaohua's Qing Gong was top-notch, once he left the arena, there would be no place for him to borrow strength. How could he return from outside the arena?

But just as he turned his head, before he could turn around, he heard a cry of surprise from behind, "Be careful!"

Tang Shi hurriedly turned his head back, but did not see any abnormality. In the empty area of the arena, there was no trace of Zhang Xiaohua. His heart was set and just as he was about to cup his fist to the people below the arena, he felt a huge force coming from his shoulder. He could no longer control his body and rushed out from the place where Zhang Xiaohua had rushed out of the arena.

Tang Shi fell out of the arena and only slightly adjusted his unbalanced body in the air before he immediately stood on the ground below the arena. When he turned back to look at the arena again, Zhang Xiaohua, who should have been pushed off the arena by him, was standing steadily on the arena and happily cupping his fist to the people below the arena to thank him.

Tang Shi's face was filled with confusion!

In fact, just as Tang Shi had pushed Zhang Xiaohua off the arena, Zhang Xiaohua's figure had already left the edge of the arena. At this time, Zhang Xiaohua was regretting that she had been tricked. Her mind was spinning non-stop, trying to salvage the situation. But she did not know Qinggong at all, so how could she turn back in the air?

But at this critical juncture, Zhang Xiaohua immediately thought of the floating technique of the third level of the Ethereal Steps. That day when she was thrown out of the arena by Leader Chang, there was already a tendency for her to float. If she did not use it now, when would she?

Therefore, thinking of this, Zhang Xiaohua immediately followed the instructions of the cultivation technique and circulated the Qi in her meridians. At this time, the cultivation technique followed the person. The moment Zhang Xiaohua's figure left the arena, her figure actually floated up. Immediately, Zhang Xiaohua immediately used her Qi to propel her body and used the Ethereal Steps. Her entire body was like a spinning top, taking advantage of the opportunity to eliminate the force of her body rushing out. She also took the opportunity to change the direction of her body and floated to the inside of the arena, landing on the other side of Tang Shi. At this time, in the eyes of the people below the arena, Zhang Xiaohua's figure did not leave the arena. It was just that her feet used some unknown method to borrow the force of the rotation on the arena to change the direction of the force, causing the crowd to immediately cry out in alarm.

By the time Tang Shi turned around, Zhang Xiaohua had already rotated to the air behind Tang Shi. Borrowing the force of the rotation, Zhang Xiaohua kicked towards Tang Shi's shoulder. At this moment, Tang Shi was unguarded and was kicked, resulting in the scene of Tang Shi falling off the arena.

When Tang Shi landed, he raised his head and looked at Zhang Xiaohua on the arena in confusion. The half incense stick below the arena had just finished burning. The leader looked at the fallen Tang Shi and Zhang Xiaohua on the arena, who was not pleasing to the eye. He angrily announced, "Number two hundred and fifty, victory!"

The disciples below the arena also let out a "buzz". It was unknown whether they were praising or insulting, but they all dispersed. Tang Shi's face was also filled with regret. He hung his head and prepared to follow the crowd to another place.

"Tang Shi, stop right there."

Suddenly, two people called out in unison.

When Tang Shi turned around, it was Zhang Xiaohua and the leader below the arena who called out to him at the same time.

Puzzled, Tang Shi asked, "Leader, is there anything else?"

The leader said, "Tang Shi, don't be in such a hurry to leave. Although you lost this round, it doesn't mean that you can't pass the second round."

Tang Shi's face was filled with confusion as he said, "Since I've already lost, what qualifications do I have to pass the second round?"

At this time, Zhang Xiaohua on the arena also came down the escalator. She smiled at Tang Shi and said, "Brother Tang, this is the fortune of fools. Even if you lost, you can still pass."

Tang Shi was not happy and said, "You're the fool. Although I practice external techniques, my brain is not outside. Don't try to trick me."

Zhang Xiaohua giggled and said, "If I lied to you, would the leader also lie to you?"

Looking at Tang Shi's childish face, the leader explained, "It's like this. Tang Shi, this number two hundred and fifty is not a disciple of our Kitty Hawk Hall. He only participated in the written test and did not occupy the quota of our Kitty Hawk Hall. In other words, although you lost, your quota of number two hundred and fifty cannot be snatched from you.

On the other hand, you won. Number two hundred and fifty cannot pass the second round. "

Tang Shi suddenly understood and said, "No wonder I felt that you looked unfamiliar. I have never seen you in the Kitty Hawk Hall. So you are not my senior brother.

That's right, this means that in this last round, no matter if I win or lose, I still have to pass. "

Zhang Xiaohua and the leader nodded and said in unison, "That's right."

Tang Shi's face was calm as he said, "Yes, it seems that my character is really not bad."

Zhang Xiaohua and the leader both fell to the ground with a "bang".

Including Zhang Xiaohua, there were a total of seventeen people who passed the second round. The disciples of the Kitty Hawk Hall who passed were all grinning from ear to ear. The rewards for the second round were very generous and related to their future in martial arts. How could they not be excited?

Of course, if they could challenge the Second Rank Commoner Cloak Hall tomorrow, there would be even more unimaginable rewards. Therefore, after Steward Xu explained to everyone that the third round of challenges would be held in the square in front of the Conference Hall, everyone dispersed in an uproar.

Nonsense, they had already competed in four rounds today and were so tired that they were hovering between life and death. Which one of them did not want to hurry back to their residence to rest and recuperate so that they could have better results tomorrow?

Only Zhang Xiaohua asked Zhang Xiaohu with a puzzled expression, "Second brother, is it because the dining hall of the Kitty Hawk Hall is too small that these children are fighting to eat there?"

Without waiting for Zhang Xiaohu to answer, she nodded her head and said, "It must be so. On one hand, it can increase income and reduce expenditure, and on the other hand, it can train these children's qinggong. Ai, it really is a good idea."

Zhang Xiaohu listened to Zhang Xiaohua muttering to herself and could not help but smile, "Xiaohua, do you want to eat Red Braised Meat again?"

"Red Braised Meat?"

When Zhang Xiaohua heard this, she could not help but secretly swallow her saliva and said, "Yes, I haven't eaten it in a while. Second brother, it's strange if you didn't mention Red Braised Meat, I wouldn't have thought of it. Furthermore, it has been a long time since I liked to eat meat as much as I did before.

However, now that you mention it, I really miss that tempting taste. "

Zhang Xiaohu smiled slightly and said, "It's a pity that this is not the Guozhuang House and I can't make Red Braised Meat for you at any time. If we were at home, perhaps mother would make it for you."

Speaking of their parents in the Guozhuang House, the two of them were a little sad.

However, Zhang Xiaohu forced a smile and said, "After this Martial Arts Exhibition, let's find a chance to go back and take a look. We've been out for more than a year, it's time to go out and take a look."

Zhang Xiaohua also nodded and said, "Alright, it's decided then.

Oh right, I wonder how Captain He is doing with his Ethereal Steps. He didn't come to watch me compete today. "

Zhang Xiaohu patted his shoulder and said, "Then why don't we go and take a look?

You also have the Pharmacy Hall's token now, if we don't use it now, when will we? "

Thinking of the Pharmacy Hall, Zhang Xiaohua smiled and touched the token in her bosom and said, "I also have the same intention. If we don't use the token, it will expire and become invalid. If their Hall Master takes it back, we won't be able to go even if we want to."

After the two brothers finished their discussion, they walked all the way to the Pharmacy Hall.

If the Martial Arts Exhibition was compared to a festival, this lively festival had already come to an end. The Misty School disciples who had enjoyed the festival's hustle and bustle were still excited. They could be seen in groups of twos and threes, or in groups, gathering together. Some were whispering, some had excited expressions, and some were competing in a circle. The Misty School didn't forbid the disciples from competing, but this kind of competition had to be carried out in the practice room. Only during the Martial Arts Exhibition was the time when the disciples were allowed to exchange pointers in the open space to deepen their understanding of the competition.

Zhang Xiaohua and her brother walked all the way. Whenever they came across a place where people were exchanging pointers, they would stop with interest and stand outside to watch the excitement. Sometimes, when they saw something exciting, they couldn't help but clap and cheer, attracting the attention of others. However, how could Zhang Xiaohua be interested in looking at other people's faces?

Fortunately, Zhang Xiaohua was still young, so it was more than enough for her to pretend to be a disciple of Fledgling Hall. Presumably, Zhang Xiaohua thought in her heart, "You may not remember my face anyway, so I'll leave this disdain and contempt to Fledgling Hall."

Along the way, the small arenas that were commonly seen a few days ago were also removed. The joys and sorrows left to the disciples on the arenas had become memories. A trace of understanding rose in Zhang Xiaohua's heart. The world was like floating clouds. No matter how noisy it was, no matter how prosperous it was, there would always be a moment when it passed. What was left, how much was left?

Even when they approached the Pharmacy Hall, Zhang Xiaohua was still stuck in that moment of enlightenment. Zhang Xiaohu felt Zhang Xiaohu's abnormality and asked with some worry, "Xiaohua, why aren't you saying anything?

Are you tired? Why don't we go back to my place to rest? "

Zhang Xiaohu's ordinary and faint words of concern instantly put an end to Zhang Xiaohua's enlightenment. A warm current rose in Zhang Xiaohua's heart. At the same time, Zhang Xiaohua also felt a "kacha" sound coming from somewhere in her mind, as if she had broken free from some kind of restraint. Zhang Xiaohua felt a great sense of freedom. Yes, perhaps the world was like clouds and unpredictable, but the worry, concern, and concern of those close to you, no matter what kind of environment, whether you cared about it or not, were real. It gave you a safe reliance and accompanied you on the road of life.

On this ordinary afternoon, on this ordinary journey, why would Zhang Xiaohu think so much?

After he finished asking, Zhang Xiaohua raised her head and said with a faint smile, "Second Brother, don't worry. I'm just thinking about some things. I'm not tired. Let's go. Let's hurry into the Pharmacy Hall. I can't help but want to see Captain He's progress."

Zhang Xiaohua was still Zhang Xiaohua, and her smile was still so cute. However, in Zhang Xiaohu's eyes, this younger brother of his was a little different. What exactly was it?

He couldn't tell. It seemed like he had grown up and matured a little. Or maybe his aura had changed a little. Gradually, he started to have the feeling of looking up to a tall mountain.

Zhang Xiaohu couldn't tell.

This was because Zhang Xiaohua was transforming bit by bit, without anyone noticing.

There was still a guard at the entrance of the Pharmacy Hall, but it wasn't the one they saw last time.

Zhang Xiaohu took out his waist token and Zhang Xiaohua showed it. The guard carefully checked the token for a long time before letting them in.

After the two entered, they didn't know where to find He Tianshu. Should they go to his room or directly to the Technique Practicing Room?

Zhang Xiaohua pondered for a moment before saying to Zhang Xiaohu, "This Ethereal Steps was personally bestowed by Sect Leader Ou. He clearly said that it can't be taught to anyone privately. I believe Captain He can't openly practice it in the Technique Practicing Room. I reckon he's still practicing alone in his residence."

Zhang Xiaohu felt that it made sense. Following his memory, he found He Tianshu's residence.

Zhang Xiaohua still understood He Tianshu. With He Tianshu's cautiousness, why would he practice in a crowded place?

He would feel uncomfortable hiding in his own residence.

Fortunately, he was practicing the Ethereal Steps. It didn't require much space. If he really wanted to practice the third level of Qing Gong, the space in this small house wasn't enough for him.

When He Tianshu opened the door and saw Zhang Xiaohua, both of them were very surprised.

He Tianshu asked, "Zhang Xiaohua, why are you still in Ethereal Mountain Manor?

The Martial Arts Exhibition is already over. Why don't you hurry back to Huan Xi Mountain Manor? The herb fields there still need someone to look after them. "

When Zhang Xiaohua saw He Tianshu's disheveled appearance and sunken eyes, she was also very surprised. It wasn't that He Tianshu hadn't comprehended the Ethereal Steps before, but it wasn't to such an extent of obsession. Now, it seemed that the dispirited look on his face wasn't something that could be caused in a day or two.

Zhang Xiaohua didn't directly answer He Tianshu's question. Instead, she asked with concern, "Captain He, how did you become like this?

How did you become so haggard after not seeing you for two days? "

Zhang Xiaohu was also shocked. He said, "Captain He, if you aren't feeling well, you still have to go to the medical hall. Don't delay."

He Tianshu rubbed the space between his eyebrows and squeezed out a smile, "It's nothing. I was just comprehending that footwork. I didn't sleep all night, so I became like this. After I finish comprehending it, I'll be fine after a good rest."

However, Zhang Xiaohu didn't let it go and said, "Captain He, didn't you also comprehend it a few times before? I didn't see you like this. Could it be that it didn't go well this time?"

He Tianshu smiled bitterly and said, "Come, let's talk inside."

After the three of them entered the house, He Tianshu said, "This time's comprehension is different from the previous time. Yesterday, I saw you use the Ethereal Steps. It was different from what I comprehended. It was even different from what was recorded in the secret manual. I thought that since you were able to use it, it must be correct. So, while I was comprehending the secret manual, I forced myself to think according to the footwork you used. But it was just like this that made me exhausted and puzzled.

If I were to think according to the footwork you used, not only would I not be able to take a step further and comprehend more things, even the footwork I comprehended would be full of mistakes. "

He Tianshu licked his chapped lips and continued, "But if I were to abandon your train of thought and rely on my own comprehension, I wouldn't be able to take a step further. This makes things difficult for me."

Then, he looked at Zhang Xiaohua and said with some embarrassment, "Moreover, Zhang Xiaohua, your Ethereal Steps was imparted to you by me. But I didn't expect you to comprehend more than me. Tell me, isn't this making me angry?

So … "

When Zhang Xiaohua heard this, she was happy. She had just taught her second brother a lesson and built up his self-confidence. Now, she had to teach a cheap master who was defeated by her own cultivation speed. Sigh, misfortunes never come singly?

It seemed like she had to cultivate slowly. If she wasn't careful, she would hurt the self-esteem of a group of people. This was a responsibility that she couldn't bear.

Zhang Xiaohua was only a teenager. To be able to persuade her second brother and let him realize his situation was already commendable. How could she have any words to persuade He Tianshu?

This really made things difficult for him.

After thinking for a while, Zhang Xiaohua asked, "Captain He, this Ethereal Steps is one of the divine skills of your Misty School right?"

He Tianshu looked at Zhang Xiaohua and said, "Asking the obvious, that's for sure."

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