Su Yang nodded, learning diligently and slowing his offensive pace.
"Don't make your punches too wide; it's easy to attack but hard to retract, leaving you vulnerable."
Zong Ze sidestepped and lightly tapped Su Yang's shoulder with a palm.
*Tap tap tap!*
Su Yang stumbled back a few steps, a wry smile on his face. He had been practicing martial arts for too short a time; there was still a significant gap between him and true masters.
"Again!"
With his previous experience, Su Yang now used both hands and feet.
His punches were fast, fierce, and accurate. If a strike missed, he immediately retreated to gather strength.
"Not bad, you learn quickly, kid!"
Zong Ze was surprised. Su Yang appeared harmless, but in a real fight, he was ruthless, attacking with killing intent and always seeking weaknesses.
Zong Ze struck out with both palms simultaneously. With a bang, Su Yang lost again.
However, he wasn't discouraged; he lasted a few more rounds this time.
Seeing Shi Wuzun's displeased expression, Zong Ze quickly comforted Su Yang, "Brother Su, your boxing technique is incredibly powerful.
But Tai Chi emphasizes a balance of hardness and softness. You'll improve by reading more martial arts manuals of similar styles and practicing more."
Shi Wuzun nodded in satisfaction. "Brother Su, you've been hiding your strength well. Last time you were captured, you didn't even resist!"
Su Yang chuckled wryly. He had been captured by Bai Zhanchen's men long ago, when he couldn't fight at all.
However, he didn't elaborate.
Shi Wuzun glared at Zong Ze. "Aren't you going to quickly get those rare books you've been hoarding for Brother Su to study?"
"Yes, yes, I'll get them right away!"
Zong Ze didn't dare to defy Shi Wuzun; he did as he was told.
Su Yang secretly rejoiced at this unexpected bonus from the meeting.
"Heizi, you should learn more too. Otherwise, relying solely on Tongbei Quan and Xingyi Quan will make you predictable and vulnerable!"
"As the saying goes, having more skills doesn't weigh you down. If you learn well, you can protect Brother Su."
Shi Wuzun sat on a chair, sipping tea and gesturing as if commanding the world.
Jiang Hei nodded vigorously; he had always longed to learn martial arts.
Seeing how formidable Zong Ze was, he didn't dare to suggest a sparring match.
A short while later.
Zong Ze returned with several yellowed books, handing them to Su Yang and Jiang Hei.
"Return them after you've learned them; these are rare editions and very precious."
Su Yang smiled. *Return them? Fat chance.*
He had earned them through his strength; why would he return them?
Su Yang wasn't in a hurry and sat down to have some tea.
"Brother Zong, there's something important I need to tell you."
"Hmm? Go on."
"I've confirmed that it was Zhou Bu Dao who sent people to assassinate Chen Xiao. So, you and Brother Shi should also be cautious. Open spears are easy to dodge, but hidden arrows are hard to guard against!"
"Is this true?"
"Absolutely true."
Zong Ze's face turned grim, and he clenched his fists, falling silent.
Shi Wuzun fell into thought. Chen Xiao had been incredibly talented back then, promoted exceptionally by that supreme figure in the capital at just over twenty years old.
He was directly transferred to be the deputy director of the Songhai Security Bureau, which was a very high starting point.
Because of Zhang Suqin, Zong Ze, Chen Xiao, and the other two had shared a beautiful friendship.
But on that fateful night, Chen Xiao was assassinated and died, a rising star extinguished, causing immense grief and regret across the nation.
As Su Yang and the others chatted, they didn't notice Zhang Suqin, hidden behind a high screen, overhearing their conversation.
At that moment, Zhang Suqin was so overcome with pain that she couldn't cry out loud, her lips trembling.
Ten years. A full ten years. If Su Yang hadn't told her, she would never have known the truth.
But what could she do even if she knew?
Zhou Bu Dao was a top leader of one of the eight major departments of Long Country. Even Shi Wuzun, who was of the same caliber, could do nothing.
Seeing that the purpose of their visit was nearing its end, Su Yang waved goodbye.
"Brothers, I have to go attend to some matters. Let's have tea when we have time."
"Alright."
Outside the Security Bureau.
Jiang Hei flipped through the martial arts manuals, his hands itching.
"Brother Yang, we can't beat Zong Ze, but how about we spar with someone else?"
"Hahaha, Heizi, you're truly wicked, but I like it!"
Su Yang laughed. Zong Ze had been holding back earlier, and he hadn't had enough fun.
"Alright, let's go check out the amusement park."
Su Yang sent a message to Lu Qi, asking him to gather all his subordinates for some training.
Lu Qi was overjoyed and quickly assembled everyone.
Among the hundred people, only a dozen or so were security guards from the amusement park.
Most of them were retired soldiers recruited over a month ago.
These soldiers were strong, and Lu Qi couldn't control them.
Lu Qi was thrilled at the thought of Jiang Hei coming to train them.
When the hundred people grew impatient, Su Yang and Jiang Hei arrived.
"Is this our boss? He looks handsome, but his physique doesn't seem like he can take a hit!"
"Is that the boss's personal bodyguard, Jiang Hei?" 138 Reading Network
"Yes, I heard he's been practicing martial arts since he was young, specializing in Tongbei Quan and Xingyi Quan. He's very skilled!"
Su Yang scanned the hundred people. They all stood tall and proud, their arrogance evident on their faces.
Lu Qi said with a troubled expression, "Boss, these men are tough. I'm having trouble managing them."
"Heizi, test their training progress. Do they have the right to be arrogant!"
"Yes, Brother Yang!"
Jiang Hei grinned, revealing two rows of white teeth.
"You brats, are you ready?"
"Fight!"
The hundred people responded in unison, their blood boiling.
Jiang Hei's eyes blazed, and with a whoosh, he charged into the crowd, striking left and right, sending a warrior flying with a punch.
"Weak, too weak!"
Insulted by Jiang Hei's contempt, the crowd felt both shame and defiance. They all mustered their strength and lunged at Jiang Hei.
*Bang bang bang!*
In just over ten minutes, all hundred bodyguards lay on the ground, groaning in pain.
"Pah, with your level of skill, you dare to be arrogant in front of Brother Yang?"
Jiang Hei spat, and though he was slow-witted, he wasn't deaf. He had heard them belittling Su Yang earlier, so he deliberately increased the force of his blows.
The more Jiang Hei thought about it, the angrier he became, delivering a few more powerful punches.
"Brother Hei, we surrender. Stop hitting, stop hitting..."
The hundred men pleaded for mercy, truly defeated this time.
However, when they stood up, their gazes towards Su Yang still held a hint of defiance.
Lu Qi had told them that Su Yang had once punched the Liu family patriarch dozens of meters away.
This was not human strength; it was clearly Lu Qi exaggerating to flatter him.
Su Yang's lips curved upwards. Lu Qi had said these retired soldiers were unruly and hard to manage.
They were all arrogant, and it would be a disservice to Zong Ze's lesson if they weren't taught a lesson.
"Come, let me see your skills."
Su Yang pushed Jiang Hei aside, signaling him not to intervene.
Seeing Su Yang actively challenge them, the hundred men rubbed their fists and palms.
"I'll go first!"
A tall, dark-skinned warrior stepped forward.
"Boss, I'm a rough fellow and don't know how to hold back. You should be careful."
Su Yang remained unfazed. "You'd better bring more people, or it won't be enough for me to fight!"
*Hiss...*
Some of the hundred warriors couldn't help but chuckle. Su Yang really thought he was Jiang Hei.
Feeling underestimated, the warrior bowed and launched his attack.
The next moment.
Su Yang sidestepped, grabbed the man's arm with his backhand, and flung him away.
*Tap tap tap!*
Su Yang didn't use much force, but even so, the man stumbled back several steps before stopping.
The difference in skill was immediately apparent.
The crowd was stunned, never expecting Su Yang to actually know martial arts.