Chapter 35: Furious Punch, Farewell to Brother
"Brother!"
Li Xiaofan suddenly shouted excitedly. Luo Fang's hair stood on end, and he used his internal energy to raise his shoulders and rebound.
But he was surprised to find that the shoulders and hands were as hard as rocks, and the internal energy was also extremely powerful. The two internal energies were secretly competing. However, Luo Fang was holding Li Xiaofan with both hands, while Li Xian, who was coming from behind, still had one hand free.
He clenched his fist, and in his anger, he used the "Fist Stabilizes All Directions" technique. This punch was designed to be heavy and solid, and in the instant the fist was thrown, all eight directions were leveled.
Luo Fang felt a chill run down his spine. He turned around abruptly, only to be met with a powerful punch that landed squarely on his face.
"Bang--"
This punch was filled with killing intent, leaving no room for retreat. Luo Fang knew there was no way to avoid it, so he could only use his internal energy to protect his cheek.
Li Xian was poised to strike, while Luo Fang was hastily parrying; the difference in their positions was vast. In an instant, his nose was smashed and several teeth were knocked out.
His body was blasted away, carving a furrow several feet deep into the snow.
Li Xian, looking like a god of death with a murderous aura, helped his younger brother up and brushed the snowflakes off his clothes. "Brother, are you alright?"
"Brother, I'm sorry to have troubled you." Li Xiaofan lowered his head in shame.
"It's not your fault." Li Xian looked at Luo Fang coldly, his killing intent undisguised, like a chilling needle.
Within Yihezhuang, Class D guards patrol linearly, while Class C guards patrol in "blocks".
Furthermore, it possesses a certain degree of authority to draw upon the ranks of guards.
He heard a commotion outside the village and heard a report from a guard. He immediately went to investigate and found that Luo Fang was forcing his younger brother to sign a contract of servitude.
Naturally, he was furious and could not contain it.
"Pooh!"
Luo Fang spat out a mouthful of blood and preemptively struck: "You scoundrel Li Xian, how dare you attack me, the manager, for the sake of outsiders!"
"Do you know this violates the rules of the manor? You have abandoned your post without authorization, and I'm going to speak to Commander Pang about this!"
Li Xian said coldly, "I'm sorry, this area's patrol duty is under my jurisdiction, not yours. Now... I'm the one who needs to hold you accountable for dereliction of duty. As the person in charge, you've actively disrupted the peace of the estate."
"You're just a lowly guard, what a big mouth you have!" Luo Fang was so angry he jumped up and down.
“Ding level?” Li Xian pulled out a “Bing” token. “Open your dog eyes and look carefully. What kind of token is this?”
Luo Fang took a closer look and recognized the order immediately. It was a Class C Guardian Order, a position he had held himself before. Despite his growing seniority, he had never been promoted.
After his blood and energy declined, he was no longer as strong as before. Helpless, he retired from the guard post and took on a more leisurely job as a janitor.
"You've become a Class C guard?!" Luo Fang's eyes widened, revealing a look of horror.
The menacing aura was immediately suppressed somewhat.
"Uncle, don't listen to his nonsense! He's only been a guard for a short time, there's no way he could be a third-class guard!" Bi Hao said hysterically, unable to hide his jealousy.
"Shut up!" Luo Fang shouted.
“That’s right, I’m already a Class C guard.” Li Xian said coldly, “You are supposed to be menial servants, yet you don’t do your chores. You’re disrupting the rules of the manor, and according to the rules, I have the right to punish you.”
Before he could finish speaking, Li Xian took a step forward and struck first to punish Bi Hao. He channeled his inner energy into the area where Bi Hao had been injured.
Martial artists are not afraid of external injuries, but they are afraid of internal energy entering the body and being unable to dissipate it. This will cause the injury to recur, leading to serious and intractable diseases.
Li Xian dodged again, grabbed the shoulders of the other servants with both hands, and twisted them forcefully, producing the sound of bones cracking.
Any hand that touches Li Xiaofan during the menial labor will have its hand broken.
"Manager Luo... help... help us!" The servants, terrified, looked to Luo Fang for help.
But Luo Fang's expression was unpredictable, so why would he speak up for them?
"Damn it, how did this kid become a third-class guard!"
"This is way too fast! It took me six years to barely reach the threshold of a Class C guard, and he's only been doing it for a little over a month! A little over a month!"
Luo Fang trembled uncontrollably, whether from the cold or fear.
After dealing with all the bystanders, Li Xian slowly walked towards Luo Fang. "Manager Luo, last time you asked me for guidance, but I didn't agree. This time... I'm asking you for guidance. Do you dare to agree?"
"This...this..."
Before Luo Fang could answer, he had already revealed his fear.
He had enjoyed a life of ease for a long time, and although he hadn't neglected his martial arts, he couldn't withstand the loss of his vital energy. Despite his years of experience, he might not necessarily lose.
But ultimately, youth prevails over strength...
Once the fight starts, no matter the outcome, he will never gain the upper hand.
He suddenly realized that the last time they met, he was confident of victory, but in just a few days, his situation had changed so drastically.
"Silence means consent!"
Li Xian kicked the snow, sending snowflakes flying everywhere. Luo Fang felt a chill; his vision was completely obscured by the snow.
"Bang!"
He was immediately struck hard on the back of the head, nearly falling over. He roared, "You've gone too far, kid. Do you really think I'm afraid of you?" He turned around and threw a punch.
He missed. Just then, he heard a whistling sound of a punch from his right and quickly raised his hand to block. But instead, he felt a sharp pain in his groin as he was struck by a groin kick.
"Ouch!" Luo Fang cried out.
"In martial arts duels... one should make good use of the terrain to increase one's own advantage!"
Although Li Xian was furious, he did not lose his temper. Although confident, he was by no means arrogant.
After every few punches, he would sweep his leg out, kicking up snowflakes and obstructing the view of both sides. Although Li Xian's vision was also restricted, he had a greater advantage when using the "Four Directions Fist".
Their whereabouts are even more unpredictable.
"Enough!"
After exchanging more than ten blows, a loud shout suddenly rang out, and the suspended snowflakes were blown away.
It's Pang Long.
Pang Long was still more than four zhang away from this place, and with just a powerful shout, he could sweep away the snowflakes like a strong wind.
Li Xian was secretly amazed, thinking to himself, "Commander Pang's skill is profound, and the power of his inner energy is truly unimaginable!"
"Commander Pang... Commander Pang." Luo Fang was beaten black and blue, bent over, clutching his lower back, tears welling in his eyes from the pain.
He felt a surge of relief; this kid was too ruthless, and if Pang Long hadn't come, he might have really killed him.
“I am already aware of this matter, and none of you need to explain. Let’s call it quits.” Pang Long concluded the matter as soon as he came out.
He then gave Li Xian a deep look and said, "I grant you a day off to go and keep your younger brother company."
Li Xian glanced coldly at Luo Fang. Seeing that things had come to this point, he had no choice but to give up for the time being. "Alright, I'll do as Commander Pang says."
...
“Brother, the winter exam is coming up, and I have to go to Huangtian County with the team.”
Li Xiaofan was naturally overjoyed to see his brother. His eyes were full of admiration; his brother seemed to be quite remarkable.
Bad guys can't bully our brothers anymore.
"Good luck." Li Xian smiled easily, gently patted his younger brother's head, and said gently, "It doesn't matter if you don't pass the exam. Your older brother's situation is better now, and I can take care of you."
"Oh, right."
Li Xian took out a pouch from his bosom. "There are over three hundred coins in here. Keep it safe. Use it if you need it. Don't be stingy with it."
"As the saying goes, clothes make the man and a saddle makes the horse. When you go to take the exam, throw away your old clothes and show what you're wearing underneath so you won't be laughed at."
Li Xian sighed heavily, "Once we two brothers become successful, we can buy a proper house in the county and have a small plot of land. That would be great. Mother died young, and that's what she was hoping for."
"Brother..." Li Xiaofan was very reluctant to part, her eyes welling up with tears. But not wanting her brother to worry, she feigned pride and said:
"Brother, if I pass the imperial examinations with flying colors and become the top scholar, I will build you a large mansion in Shengjing."
"Hahaha." Li Xian laughed, "It's a deal. Having a top scholar as a brother will definitely be very prestigious."
The two brothers chatted for a while longer, then Li Xiaofan realized it was getting late and had to hurry back.
But in the wind and snow, that small, thin figure walked further and further away.
Sometimes, when Li Xiaofan got confused and couldn't tell which way to go, he would look back. As long as he saw Li Xian's figure, his direction would become clear, and he would walk faster.
Li Xian watched his retreating figure as he left. A sense of worry and reluctance welled up within him; with his younger brother taking this step, the care he could offer would diminish.
(End of this chapter)
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