Chapter 403 A Bet and Competition with Xiao Changgeng!
Che Mingyuan casually remarked, "This deal is very worthwhile!"
Xiao Changgeng immediately felt slighted. If word got out, people would think he was deliberately humiliating Shen Lanxi and taking advantage of her.
"If I lose, I will resign from His Majesty like Shen Lanxi." Besides, he won't lose.
Che Mingyuan gave Wei Dongzhu a wink, and the latter immediately stepped forward to dissuade Shen Lanxi.
"My lord, let me do it."
Shen Lanxi said righteously, "That won't do. I am the commander of the Imperial Guards, and so is Xiao Changyuan. This is a contest between people of the same rank. If you want to participate, go and compete with the deputy commander."
Wei Dongzhu hesitated, "This?"
Everyone around him could tell he was very worried.
Xiao Changyuan felt even more smug.
Don't assume that just because Shen Lanxi is a woman, he will give in to her. Even if he shows her tenderness, that's something for later.
Shen Lanxi has challenged his authority. If he doesn't retaliate ruthlessly, how can he expect his subordinates to be convinced?
Shen Lanxi must be taught a lesson and shown that not all men in the world will fall at her feet.
"Since you're so worried, let's not compete. You should just go and resign from the competition!" Xiao Changgeng said confidently, as if victory was assured.
Shen Lanxi immediately retorted: "Whoever goes back on their word is a coward, and whoever goes back on their word will suffer a terrible death and have their entire family executed."
Xiao Changgeng was stunned, not expecting Shen Lanxi to make such a vicious oath.
She's so obsessed with saving face that she's leaving herself no way out.
It's a pity, such a beautiful color, he would be heartbroken if it were ruined.
Wei Dongzhu asked worriedly, "Is Commander Xiao afraid and unwilling to swear an oath?"
Xiao Changgeng has already seen through Wei Dongzhu; don't think that this will intimidate him.
"Okay, I agree!"
Shen Lanxi smiled and said, "Alright, since Commander Xiao is willing to accept the challenge, we need to find a witness to prevent anyone from reneging on their promise."
Xiao Changgeng: "Let the off-duty Imperial Guards come and watch the battle!"
Shen Lanxi: "That won't do. This concerns who will command the Imperial Guard and who will protect His Majesty's safety in the future. Naturally, we must inform His Majesty."
Xiao Changgeng's eyes flashed, and after hesitating for a moment, he said, "Wouldn't it be better not to disturb His Majesty?"
If His Majesty could be a witness, that would be a good thing. What if Shen Lanxi herself didn't acknowledge the bet and the oath she made?
With His Majesty present, she had no choice but to admit it.
Furthermore, this whole affair was started by Shen Lanxi. If His Majesty finds them meddlesome, he can only blame Shen Lanxi.
Shen Lanxi immediately sent someone to inform His Majesty. Soon, Emperor Renxiao received the news and then sent Wang Bao to supervise the battle on his behalf.
When Xiao Changgeng saw Wang Bao arrive, he felt reassured.
"The Imperial Guards have their own training grounds, let's go there for a competition." The Imperial Guards' training grounds were very large, and Xiao Changyuan's tone was full of superiority when he said this.
Their Imperial Guards were responsible for protecting the safety of the palace and were directly under the command of His Majesty. They were the emperor's personal guards, completely different from those miscellaneous troops and clerks from government offices.
Their Imperial Guards were like the heavens, while the Capital Guards were like the mud beneath the ground.
Shen Lanxi: "No need, this is fine."
Xiao Changgeng smiled dismissively and said, "Where would we find a place to practice our skills?"
He had barely finished speaking when he suddenly realized something was wrong.
Shen Lanxi's aura suddenly changed, and she immediately attacked him with her bare hands.
Xiao Changgeng quickly realized that Shen Lanxi's fists couldn't possibly be that strong. If he were to fight back with all his might, her two thin arms might break at the same time.
He thought he should save face for Shen Lanxi, since she was too badly injured and His Majesty would definitely blame him.
However`
Xiao Changgeng didn't realize what had happened until he was sent flying backwards.
How could those slender arms and small fists have such great strength?
Impossible, absolutely impossible.
Xiao Changgeng flew seven or eight meters before crashing heavily to the ground. If Shen Lanxi had used just a fraction more force, Xiao Changgeng would have definitely hit the wall not far from him.
The scene was completely quiet.
The Imperial Guards all looked at Shen Lanxi with disbelief. She seemed to have used very little force, yet their commander had been sent flying.
If she uses too much force, she might just smash it into the wall and be impossible to pry it off!
It must have been their commander who was careless, which gave Shen Lanxi an opportunity to take advantage of the situation.
She's so beautiful, their leader must be having his old habit again.
Xiao Changgeng, feeling ashamed and indignant, pushed his men's hands away; he could stand on his own without needing support.
Che Mingyuan laughed and said, "Sir, I haven't even said 'start,' why are you already fighting?"
"Commander Xiao hasn't even realized what's happening yet?"
Xiao Changgeng's expression softened upon hearing this.
Yes, he definitely didn't realize it. Shen Lanxi is a woman; she couldn't possibly be that powerful.
"Let's let it go this time, and compete again. This time I won't go easy on you!" Xiao Changgeng took the opportunity given to him by Che Mingyuan.
Shen Lanxi smiled and said, "Okay."
As the witness sent by His Majesty, Wang Bao was the one who shouted out the first two words.
Immediately afterward, Shen Lanxi gathered her energy and arrived in front of Xiao Changgeng in the blink of an eye.
Those who practice martial arts can sense the difference as soon as a move is made. Xiao Changgeng's expression immediately changed, and he hurriedly countered.
After a few moves, Xiao Changgeng felt a strong gust of wind whistling past his ears. He instinctively dodged to the side, but the sense of danger was not relieved. He then gathered his energy and leaped, flying dozens of meters away in one go.
With a deafening roar, before he could even think, Chen Lanxi attacked again. Xiao Changgeng was already panicking.
How could a woman have such strength?
Women's bones are naturally delicate and not suitable for practicing such powerful kung fu.
That's impossible!
Shen Lanxi watched as the person drew a weapon and attacked her. The next moment, she moved like a ghost, circled behind Xiao Changgeng, and then struck out with a powerful palm.
The speed was too fast, and Xiao Changgeng had no time to dodge. He could only take the blow head-on and was sent flying. As his body hit the ground, he coughed up two mouthfuls of blood.
Shen Lanxi looked down at him and asked, "Want to continue?"
Xiao Changgeng's face turned deathly pale, his eyes filled with disbelief.
He has practiced martial arts since childhood and trained diligently every day. How could he possibly be defeated by Shen Lanxi?
The Imperial Guards were completely silent, all staring in shock at the wall that had been punched through by Shen Lanxi.
If there was no prior notice, then this is now an absolute display of strength.
Shen Lanxi's strength and martial arts skills are enough to overwhelm Xiao Changgeng.
What a disgrace! It's an absolute disgrace!
Xiao Changgeng struggled to stand up straight, and just as he was about to continue fighting, he suddenly gasped for breath and felt as if a tendon in his chest was about to burst.
Immediately afterwards, he spat out another mouthful of blood, his eyes rolled back, and he fell straight to the ground.
"It seems we can't fight."
Wang Bao: "Shen Lanxi, Commander Shen wins."
Upon hearing these words, Xiao Changgeng, who was struggling to wake up, was overcome with anger and fainted again.
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