Xiao Yufan’s temper flared, and it was hard to hold back now. Whether these two were testing him or genuinely attempting to attack, he had already decided—he wouldn’t hold back in the slightest.
Once Xiao Yufan’s temper flared up, it was hard to rein in. Whether these two were testing him or genuinely intending to attack, he had already decided not to hold back.
Of course, holding back would mean failure. Facing two experts at the Qi Condensation level, Xiao Yufan wasn’t arrogant enough to disregard them.
He crouched slightly, his palm tracing a gentle arc—the opening stance of Tai Chi.
Previously, Xiao Yufan had only considered Tai Chi as a method for self-cultivation. But after stepping into the Qi Condensation realm, he realized that Tai Chi was the true essence of Chinese martial arts, far more profound than many orthodox boxing techniques.
Seeing Xiao Yufan’s movements, the two men hesitated briefly—not out of fear, but out of suspicion that this man might be overly confident.
However, their hesitation lasted only a moment before dissipating. They were also very confident in their own strength.
Exchanging a glance, they charged forward again, one from the left and the other from the right, seemingly trying to encircle Xiao Yufan. Having been together for a long time, their coordination was seamless.
A flash of cold light—Xiao Yufan had also made his move. The techniques of Tai Chi were already etched in his mind, though this time they were being used in combat. He felt a surge of excitement.
It was clear that while the two men’s attacks were fierce, they weren’t lethal. They seemed wary of Huangpu Xian’er, though Xiao Yufan couldn’t understand why they had targeted him.
One of the men leaped into the air like a giant bullfrog, covering several meters in an instant, then lashed out with a single-handed whip strike toward Xiao Yufan. The power of the Qi Condensation realm was terrifying!
*Crack!*
Xiao Yufan raised his right arm to block the attack. The whip strike landed on his hands, producing a series of air explosions, like a tire suddenly bursting on the road.
The sheer force of the attack made Xiao Yufan take the fight more seriously. While their attacks weren’t lethal, they were still overwhelmingly powerful.
Tai Chi, though seemingly soft and weak, was anything but when used against true masters. The principle of “extremes meeting” was at play here—the softer Tai Chi became, the more explosive its power. The impact left Xiao Yufan’s arms slightly numb.
In the blink of an eye, the three had exchanged hundreds of moves. Xiao Yufan didn’t rush to attack, instead using the soft force of Tai Chi to neutralize their strikes. However, he still sustained significant injuries in the process.
Using softness to overcome hardness and borrowing strength to counter strength sounded good in theory, but facing two Qi Condensation experts, even a Tai Chi master couldn’t remain entirely composed.
The two men were also impressed by Xiao Yufan’s strength. Even against a peak Qi Condensation expert, they could hold their own when working together. Yet, against Xiao Yufan, they were at a disadvantage.
Unable to break through Xiao Yufan’s defense, they didn’t panic. Instead, their wrists twisted rapidly, and their palms surged forward with ferocity.
Their momentum was terrifying as they moved with their palms.
Facing this combined attack, Xiao Yufan showed no intention of dodging. He stomped hard on the ground, cracking the stone floor beneath him. The external force of an internal energy expert was naturally formidable.
Xiao Yufan’s palm suddenly clenched into a hammer, and he surged forward, punching toward one of the men’s faces.
This move was the “Skyward Hammer” from Tai Chi, one of the few aggressive techniques, and it packed immense power, with all his internal energy concentrated in his fist.
*Boom!*
Xiao Yufan’s fist collided with one of the men’s palms. The clash of two powerful forces created an even more intense explosion, as if the entire space was shaken by the energy.
“Damn, he’s strong,” was the only thought in the two men’s minds. They suddenly realized they might have been too hasty in attacking. If they were defeated by this man, they would likely become the laughingstock of the younger generation in the Huangpu family.
Though this wasn’t a life-or-death battle, all three had unleashed their full strength. In just a few minutes of intense combat, Xiao Yufan hadn’t gained the upper hand, but neither had the two men gained any advantage.
The three separated momentarily, their feet tapping the ground before they clashed again.
The two men’s attacks grew increasingly fierce, while Xiao Yufan’s understanding of Tai Chi gradually reached its peak.
“You’re really strong!” one of the men said after five minutes, clutching his chest with a slight smile. He didn’t hesitate to praise Xiao Yufan. They weren’t arrogant people; otherwise, they wouldn’t have been sent to protect Huangpu Xian’er.
“Should I be happy or not to receive your praise?” Xiao Yufan replied, though he was also injured, he maintained a calm demeanor, not wanting to show any weakness.
“I think your strength could rank you in the top twenty among the younger generation of the Huangpu family.”
“Top twenty?” Xiao Yufan’s lips twitched. He had thought he was far stronger than most, but it seemed that among the hidden talents of the Huangpu family, he could only barely make it into the top twenty.
“I know why you’re here. I’m not that interested in the princess of the Huangpu family, so tell your people to stop bothering me!”
No matter how strong the Huangpu family was, it had nothing to do with Xiao Yufan. Two random members had nearly injured him, and he didn’t want to be used by that woman.
Without waiting for their response, Xiao Yufan turned and walked away, though his steps were slightly unsteady. If the fight had continued, he might have gained the upper hand, but the cost would have been too great.
“Old Seven, what should we do? Should we report this to the family head? Not only is this man strong, but we also have to deal with the young lady’s reaction.”
Frowning, the two men watched Xiao Yufan’s retreating figure, deep in thought. They were Old Seven and Old Nine, the ones who had seen Xiao Yufan carrying Huangpu Xian’er that day.
“Elder Shadow told us not to inform the family head. If we do it secretly, he’ll surely punish us severely.”
The other man spoke with a hint of fear, but they were in a dilemma. The young lady’s situation had already given them a headache, and today they had intended to bring Xiao Yufan back, only to find that neither of them was a match for him.
He squatted slightly, his palm slowly tracing an arc—Tai Chi’s opening move.
Once Xiao Yufan’s temper flared up, it was hard to rein in. Whether these two were testing him or genuinely intending to attack, he had already decided not to hold back.
Of course, holding back would mean failure. Facing two experts at the Qi Condensation level, Xiao Yufan wasn’t arrogant enough to disregard them.
He crouched slightly, his palms slowly tracing an arc—the opening stance of Tai Chi.
Previously, Xiao Yufan had only considered Tai Chi as a method for self-cultivation. But upon reaching the Qi Condensation level, he realized that Tai Chi was the true essence of Chinese martial arts, far more profound than many orthodox boxing techniques.
Seeing Xiao Yufan’s movements, the two men hesitated briefly, not out of fear but because they wondered if this man was a bit too confident.
However, that hesitation lasted only a moment before it vanished. They were also very confident in their own abilities.
Exchanging a glance, they charged forward again, one from the left and the other from the right, seemingly trying to encircle Xiao Yufan. Having been together for a long time, their coordination was seamless.
A flash of cold light, and Xiao Yufan also moved. He had already memorized the Tai Chi techniques, but this time, he was using them in combat, which stirred a bit of excitement in him.
It was clear that while their attacks were fierce, they weren’t lethal. They seemed somewhat wary of Huangpu Xian’er, though Xiao Yufan couldn’t figure out why these two had targeted him.
One of the men leaped up like a giant bullfrog, covering several meters in an instant, then lashed out with a single-handed whip strike toward Xiao Yufan. The power of Qi Condensation was terrifying indeed!
*Slap!*
Xiao Yufan raised his right arm to block the attack. The man’s whip strike landed on Xiao Yufan’s hands, producing a series of air explosions, like a tire suddenly bursting on the road.
Such a fierce force made Xiao Yufan take the fight seriously. Although their attacks weren’t lethal, they were still aggressive and domineering.
Tai Chi, when practiced, appears soft and weak, but when used against true masters, it becomes anything but soft—it becomes incredibly powerful.
As the saying goes, extremes meet. Xiao Yufan had a deep understanding of Tai Chi. The softer it became, the more explosive its power. This clash left his arms somewhat numb.
In the blink of an eye, the three had exchanged hundreds of moves. Xiao Yufan wasn’t in a hurry to attack, instead using Tai Chi’s soft force to neutralize their strikes. However, in the process, he also sustained significant injuries.
Using softness to overcome hardness and borrowing force to counter force sounds good, but facing two Qi Condensation experts, even a Tai Chi master couldn’t remain entirely composed.
The two men were also somewhat amazed by Xiao Yufan’s strength. Even when working together, they could challenge a peak Qi Condensation expert, yet now they were at a disadvantage against Xiao Yufan.
Seeing that they couldn’t break through Xiao Yufan’s defense, they didn’t panic. Instead, their wrists twisted rapidly, and their palms surged forward with ferocity.
Their momentum was terrifying as they moved with their palms.
Facing this combined palm strike, Xiao Yufan didn’t dodge. Instead, he stomped hard on the ground, cracking the stone floor beneath him. The internal force of a master was naturally formidable.
Xiao Yufan’s palm suddenly clenched into a hammer, and he surged forward, throwing a punch toward one of the men’s faces.
This move was the “Skyward Hammer” from Tai Chi, one of the few aggressive techniques, and it was immensely powerful, with all his internal force concentrated in his fist.
*Boom!*
Xiao Yufan’s fist collided with one of the men’s palms. The clash of two strong forces produced an even more intense explosion, as if the entire space was shaken by the energy.
“Damn, he’s strong,” was the only thought the two men had about Xiao Yufan. They suddenly realized they shouldn’t have acted so rashly. If they were defeated by this man, they would likely become the laughingstock of the younger generation in the Huangpu family.
Although this wasn’t a life-and-death battle, all three had unleashed their full strength. In just a few minutes of combat, Xiao Yufan hadn’t gained the upper hand, but neither had the two men gained any advantage.
The three separated momentarily, their feet tapping the ground as they quickly entangled again.
Their attacks grew fiercer, and Xiao Yufan’s understanding of Tai Chi gradually reached its peak.
“You’re really strong!” one of the men said after five minutes, clutching his chest with a slight smile, not sparing any praise. They weren’t arrogant people; otherwise, they wouldn’t have been sent to protect Huangpu Xian’er.
“Getting your approval—should I be happy or not?” Xiao Yufan replied, though he was also injured, he maintained a calm demeanor, not wanting to show any weakness to these two.
“I think your strength could rank you in the top twenty among the younger generation of the Huangpu family!”
“Top twenty!” Xiao Yufan’s mouth twitched. He thought he was already much stronger than most, but he hadn’t expected that in the hidden Huangpu family, he would barely make it into the top twenty.
“I know why you’re here. I’m not that interested in the Huangpu family’s princess, so tell your people to stop bothering me!”
No matter how strong the Huangpu family was, it had nothing to do with Xiao Yufan. Just two random people had nearly injured him, and he didn’t want to be used by that woman.
Without waiting for their response, Xiao Yufan turned and walked away, though his steps were somewhat unsteady. If the fight had continued, he might have gained a slight advantage, but the cost would have been too great.
“Old Seven, what should we do? Should we report this to the family head? Not only is this man strong, but we also can’t get past the young lady’s side.”
Frowning, the two men watched Xiao Yufan’s retreating figure, deep in thought. They were the same Old Seven and Old Nine who had seen Xiao Yufan carrying Huangpu Xian’er that day.
“Elder Shadow told us not to inform the family head. If we secretly report this, he’ll surely punish us severely!”
The other man spoke with some fear, but they were in a dilemma. The young lady’s situation had already given them a headache, and today they had intended to bring Xiao Yufan back, only to find that neither of them was a match for him.
Seeing Xiao Yufan’s movements, the two hesitated briefly—not out of fear, but because they questioned whether this man had grown overly confident.
However, their hesitation lasted only a moment before vanishing completely. They were extremely confident in their own abilities.
They exchanged glances and charged again, one from the left and one from the right, almost surrounding Xiao Yufan. Having fought together for a long time, their coordination was extremely smooth.
A flash of cold light—Xiao Yufan had already made his move. He had memorized the Tai Chi techniques thoroughly; this time, however, he was using them against enemies. His heart was filled with excitement.
Once Xiao Yufan’s temper flared up, it was hard to rein in. Whether these two were testing him or genuinely intended to take action against him, he had already decided not to hold back.
Of course, holding back would mean defeat. Facing two experts at the Qi Condensation level, Xiao Yufan wasn’t arrogant enough to disregard them.
He crouched slightly, his palm tracing a gentle arc—the opening stance of Tai Chi.
Previously, Xiao Yufan had only considered Tai Chi as a method for self-cultivation. But after stepping into the Qi Condensation realm, he realized that Tai Chi was the true essence of Chinese martial arts, far more profound than many orthodox fighting techniques.
Seeing Xiao Yufan’s movements, the two men hesitated for a moment. It wasn’t fear but rather a suspicion that this man might be overly confident.
However, their hesitation lasted only briefly before dissipating. They were equally confident in their own strength.
Exchanging a glance, they charged forward again, one from the left and the other from the right, creating a sense of encirclement. Having worked together for a long time, their coordination was seamless.
A flash of cold light signaled Xiao Yufan’s move. He had Tai Chi’s techniques etched in his mind, though this time they were used in combat. He felt a surge of excitement.
It was clear that while their attacks were fierce, they weren’t lethal. They seemed wary of Huangpu Xian’er, but Xiao Yufan couldn’t understand why these two had targeted him.
One of the men leaped into the air like a giant bullfrog, covering several meters in an instant, and lashed out with a whip-like strike. The power of the Qi Condensation realm was terrifying!
*Crack!*
Xiao Yufan raised his right arm to block the attack. The man’s strike landed on his hands, producing a series of air explosions, akin to a tire bursting on the road.
The sheer force of the attack made Xiao Yufan take the fight more seriously. While their attacks weren’t lethal, they were undeniably fierce and domineering.
Tai Chi, though often perceived as soft and weak, was anything but when used against true masters. The principle of “extremes meeting” meant that the softer Tai Chi became, the more explosive its power. This clash left Xiao Yufan’s arms slightly numb.
In the blink of an eye, the three had exchanged hundreds of moves. Xiao Yufan didn’t rush to attack but instead used Tai Chi’s soft force to neutralize their strikes. However, he still sustained significant injuries in the process.
Using softness to overcome hardness and borrowing force to counterattack sounded good in theory, but facing two Qi Condensation experts, even a Tai Chi master couldn’t remain entirely composed.
The two men were also impressed by Xiao Yufan’s strength. Together, they could challenge even a peak Qi Condensation expert, yet they found themselves at a disadvantage against him.
Unable to break through Xiao Yufan’s defense, they didn’t panic. Instead, their wrists twisted rapidly, and their palms surged forward with ferocity.
Their combined attack was formidable.
Xiao Yufan didn’t dodge. He stomped hard on the ground, cracking the stone floor beneath him. The outward force of an internal energy expert was naturally powerful.
Xiao Yufan’s hand clenched into a hammer-like fist, and he lunged forward, aiming a punch at one of the men’s faces.
This move, known as “Skyward Hammer,” was one of the few aggressive techniques in Tai Chi, packing immense power with all his internal energy concentrated in his fist.
*Boom!*
Xiao Yufan’s fist collided with one of the men’s palms. The clash of their strengths produced an even more intense explosion, as if the entire space was shaken by the energy.
“Damn, he’s strong,” was the only thought in the two men’s minds. They suddenly realized they might have acted too rashly. If they were defeated by this man, they’d become the laughingstock of the younger generation in the Huangpu family.
Though this wasn’t a life-or-death battle, all three unleashed their full strength. In just a few minutes of intense combat, Xiao Yufan didn’t gain the upper hand, nor did the two men gain any advantage.
The three separated momentarily, their feet tapping the ground before they clashed again.
The two men’s attacks grew fiercer, and Xiao Yufan’s understanding of Tai Chi gradually reached its peak.
“You’re really strong!” one of the men said after five minutes, clutching his chest with a faint smile. They weren’t arrogant people; otherwise, they wouldn’t have been chosen to protect Huangpu Xian’er.
“Should I be happy or not to receive your praise?” Xiao Yufan replied, though he was also injured, he maintained a calm demeanor, not wanting to reveal any weakness.
“I think your strength could rank you in the top twenty among the younger generation of the Huangpu family.”
“Top twenty?” Xiao Yufan’s lips twitched. He thought he was already far stronger than most, but it seemed that among the hidden talents of the Huangpu family, he barely made it into the top twenty.
“I know why you’re here. I’m not that interested in the Huangpu family’s princess, so tell your people to stop bothering me!”
No matter how strong the Huangpu family was, it had nothing to do with Xiao Yufan. Just two random members had nearly injured him, and he didn’t want to be used by that woman.
Without waiting for their response, Xiao Yufan turned and walked away, though his steps were slightly unsteady. If the fight had continued, he might have gained a slight advantage, but the cost would have been too great.
“Old Seven, what do we do? Should we report this to the family head? Not only is this man strong, but we also can’t handle the young lady’s reaction.”
Frowning, the two men watched Xiao Yufan’s retreating figure, deep in thought. They were the same Old Seven and Old Nine who had seen Xiao Yufan carrying Huangpu Xian’er that day.
“Elder Shadow told us not to inform the family head. If we go behind his back, he’ll surely make us suffer.”
The other man spoke with a hint of fear, but they were caught in a dilemma. The young lady’s situation had already given them a headache. Today, they had intended to bring Xiao Yufan back, but they hadn’t expected to be outmatched by him.
Once Xiao Yufan’s temper flared up, it was hard to rein in. Whether these two were testing him or genuinely intending to attack, he had already decided not to hold back.
Of course, holding back would mean defeat. Facing two experts at the Qi Condensation level, Xiao Yufan wasn’t arrogant enough to disregard them.
He crouched slightly, his palm tracing a gentle arc—the Tai Chi opening stance. Previously, Xiao Yufan had only considered Tai Chi as a method for self-cultivation. But after stepping into the Qi Condensation realm, he realized that Tai Chi was the true essence of Chinese martial arts, far more profound than many orthodox boxing techniques.
Seeing Xiao Yufan’s movements, the two men hesitated momentarily—not out of fear, but with a hint of doubt. Was this man perhaps a bit too confident?
However, their hesitation lasted only a moment before dissipating. They were equally confident in their own strength.
Exchanging a glance, the two charged forward again, one from the left and the other from the right, seemingly trying to encircle Xiao Yufan. Having worked together for a long time, their coordination was seamless.
A flash of cold light, and Xiao Yufan also made his move. The Tai Chi techniques were already etched in his mind, though this time they were being used in combat. He couldn’t help but feel a surge of excitement.
It was clear that while the two men’s attacks were fierce, they weren’t lethal. They seemed wary of Huangpu Xian’er, though Xiao Yufan couldn’t fathom why these two had targeted him.
One of the men suddenly leaped into the air, like a giant bullfrog springing forward, covering several meters in an instant. A single-handed whip strike lashed out at Xiao Yufan—such was the terror of the Qi Condensation realm!
*Crack!*
Xiao Yufan raised his right arm to block the attack. The whip strike landed on his hands, producing a series of air explosions, akin to a tire suddenly bursting on the road.
The sheer force of the attack made Xiao Yufan take the fight more seriously. While their attacks weren’t lethal, they were still overwhelmingly powerful.
Tai Chi, though seemingly soft and weak, was anything but when used against true masters. The principle of “extremes meeting” was at play here. The softer Tai Chi became, the more explosive its force. This clash left Xiao Yufan’s arms slightly numb.
In the blink of an eye, the three had exchanged hundreds of moves. Xiao Yufan wasn’t in a rush to attack, instead using Tai Chi’s soft force to neutralize their strikes. However, he still sustained significant injuries in the process.
“Using softness to overcome hardness” and “borrowing force to counter force” sounded good in theory, but against two Qi Condensation experts, even a Tai Chi master couldn’t remain entirely composed.
The two men were also somewhat astonished by Xiao Yufan’s strength. Together, they could even challenge a peak Qi Condensation expert, yet here they were, struggling against Xiao Yufan.
Unable to break through Xiao Yufan’s defense, the two didn’t panic. Instead, they swiftly twisted their wrists, their palms surging forward with ferocity.
Their momentum was terrifying.
Facing their combined palm strike, Xiao Yufan didn’t dodge. Instead, he stomped hard on the ground, cracking the stone floor beneath him. The outward force of an internal energy expert was naturally formidable.
Xiao Yufan’s palm suddenly clenched into a hammer-like fist, and he surged forward, aiming a punch directly at one of the men’s face.
This move, known as “Skyward Hammer,” was one of the few aggressive techniques in Tai Chi, with immense power concentrated entirely in the fist.
*Boom!*
Xiao Yufan’s fist collided with one of the men’s palms. The clash of two powerful forces created an even more intense explosion, as if the entire space was shaken by the energy.
“Damn, he’s strong,” was the only thought in the two men’s minds. They suddenly realized they might have been too hasty in attacking. If they were defeated by this man, they would surely become the laughingstock of the younger generation in the Huangpu family.
Though this wasn’t a life-or-death battle, all three had unleashed their full strength. In just a few minutes of intense combat, Xiao Yufan hadn’t gained the upper hand, nor had the two men managed to gain any advantage.
The three separated momentarily, their feet tapping the ground before they clashed again.
The two men’s attacks grew fiercer, while Xiao Yufan’s understanding of Tai Chi gradually reached its peak.
“You’re really strong!” one of the men said after five minutes, clutching his chest with a faint smile. He didn’t hold back his praise. They weren’t arrogant people; otherwise, they wouldn’t have been sent to protect Huangpu Xian’er.
“Should I be happy or not to receive your approval?” Xiao Yufan replied, though he was also injured, he maintained a calm demeanor. He didn’t want to show any weakness in front of these two.
“I think your strength could rank you in the top twenty among the younger generation of the Huangpu family.”
“Top twenty?” Xiao Yufan’s mouth twitched. He had thought he was already far stronger than most, but it seemed that among the hidden talents of the Huangpu family, he could barely make it into the top twenty.
“I know why you’re here. I don’t have much interest in that princess of the Huangpu family, so please, stop bothering me!”
No matter how powerful the Huangpu family was, it had nothing to do with Xiao Yufan. Just two random members had nearly injured him, and he had no desire to be used by that woman.
Without waiting for their response, Xiao Yufan turned and walked away, though his steps were slightly unsteady. If the fight had continued, he might have gained a slight advantage, but the cost would have been too great.
“Old Seven, what should we do? Should we report this to the family head? Not only is this man strong, but we also have to deal with the young lady’s reaction.”
Frowning, the two men watched Xiao Yufan’s retreating figure, deep in thought. They were the same Old Seven and Old Nine who had seen Xiao Yufan carrying Huangpu Xian’er that day.
“Elder Shadow told us not to inform the family head. If we go behind his back, he’ll surely make us suffer.”
The other man spoke with a hint of fear, but they were in a dilemma. The matter concerning the young lady had already given them a headache. Today, they had intended to bring Xiao Yufan back, but they hadn’t expected that the two of them together would still be no match for him.
Bang!
Xiao Yufan raised his right arm to block the attack. The opponent’s whip-like strike struck Xiao Yufan’s arms, creating explosive sounds like a tire suddenly blowing out on the road.
The sheer force of the impact made Xiao Yufan grow serious. Although their attacks weren’t immediately deadly, they were fierce and domineering.
Tai Chi appeared soft and weak when practiced normally, but when facing true experts, it was not soft at all—it was incredibly forceful.
As the saying goes, extremes lead to their opposites. Xiao Yufan’s understanding of Tai Chi was profound. The softer and more yielding the Tai Chi became through practice, the fiercer and more powerful its explosive force would be. Therefore, from this collision, his arms were already slightly numb.
In the blink of an eye, the three exchanged hundreds of blows. Xiao Yufan did not rush to attack but instead used Tai Chi’s soft force to neutralize their strikes one by one. However, during this process, he had sustained considerable injuries.
Once Xiao Yufan’s temper flared up, it was hard to rein in. Whether these two were testing him or genuinely intending to attack, he had already decided not to hold back.
Of course, holding back would mean defeat. Facing two experts at the Qi Condensation level, Xiao Yufan wasn’t arrogant enough to disregard them.
He crouched slightly, his palm tracing a gentle arc—the opening stance of Tai Chi.
Previously, Xiao Yufan had only considered Tai Chi as a method for self-cultivation. But upon reaching the Qi Condensation level, he realized that Tai Chi was the true essence of Chinese martial arts, far more profound than many orthodox fighting techniques.
Seeing Xiao Yufan’s movements, the two men hesitated momentarily. It wasn’t fear but rather a suspicion that this man might be overly confident.
However, their hesitation lasted only a moment before dissipating. They were equally confident in their own abilities.
Exchanging a glance, they charged at him again, one from the left and the other from the right, effectively surrounding him. Having worked together for a long time, their coordination was seamless.
A flash of cold light, and Xiao Yufan also moved. He had memorized the Tai Chi techniques, but this time, he was using them in combat. He couldn’t help but feel a surge of excitement.
It was clear that while their attacks were fierce, they weren’t lethal. They seemed wary of Huangpu Xian’er, though Xiao Yufan couldn’t fathom why they had targeted him.
One of the men leaped into the air like a giant bullfrog, covering several meters in an instant. His single-handed whip strike lashed out at Xiao Yufan with terrifying force, a testament to the power of the Qi Condensation level.
*Slap!*
Xiao Yufan raised his right arm to block the attack. The whip strike collided with his hands, producing a series of air explosions, akin to a tire suddenly bursting on the road.
The sheer force of the attack made Xiao Yufan take the fight more seriously. Although their attacks weren’t lethal, they were still overwhelmingly powerful.
Tai Chi, often perceived as soft and weak, was anything but when used against true masters. The more refined the Tai Chi, the more explosive its power. This clash left Xiao Yufan’s arms slightly numb.
In the blink of an eye, the three had exchanged hundreds of moves. Xiao Yufan wasn’t in a hurry to attack, instead using Tai Chi’s soft force to neutralize their strikes. However, he still sustained significant injuries in the process.
The principle of using softness to overcome hardness and borrowing force to counterattack sounded good, but facing two Qi Condensation experts, even a Tai Chi master couldn’t remain entirely composed.
The two men were also impressed by Xiao Yufan’s strength. Together, they could challenge even a peak Qi Condensation expert, yet they were struggling against him.
Unable to break through Xiao Yufan’s defense, they didn’t panic. Instead, their wrists twisted rapidly, and their palms surged forward with ferocity.
Their momentum was terrifying.
Facing their combined palm strike, Xiao Yufan didn’t dodge. He stomped hard on the ground, cracking the stone floor beneath him. The internal energy of a master was naturally formidable.
Xiao Yufan’s palm suddenly clenched into a hammer, and he surged forward, punching directly at one of the men’s face.
This move, known as the “Skyward Hammer,” was one of the few aggressive techniques in Tai Chi, packing immense power with all his internal energy concentrated in his fist.
*Boom!*
Xiao Yufan’s fist collided with one of the men’s palms. The clash of their strengths produced an even more intense explosion, as if the entire space was shaken by the energy.
“Damn, he’s strong,” was the only thought in their minds. They suddenly realized they might have been too hasty in attacking. If they were defeated by this man, they would surely become the laughingstock of the younger generation in the Huangpu family.
Though this wasn’t a life-or-death battle, all three unleashed their full strength. In just a few minutes of intense combat, Xiao Yufan didn’t gain the upper hand, and neither did the two men gain any advantage.
The three separated momentarily, their feet tapping the ground as they re-engaged.
Their attacks grew fiercer, and Xiao Yufan’s understanding of Tai Chi gradually reached its peak.
“You’re really strong!” one of the men said after five minutes, clutching his chest with a slight smile. They weren’t arrogant, or they wouldn’t have been chosen to protect Huangpu Xian’er.
“Should I be happy or not to receive your praise?” Xiao Yufan replied, though he was also injured, he maintained a calm demeanor, not wanting to show any weakness.
“I think your strength could rank you in the top twenty among the younger generation of the Huangpu family.”
“Top twenty?” Xiao Yufan’s lips twitched. He thought he was already far stronger than most, but it seemed that among the hidden talents of the Huangpu family, he could barely make it into the top twenty.
“I know why you’re here. I don’t have much interest in the princess of the Huangpu family, so please, stop bothering me!”
No matter how strong the Huangpu family was, it had nothing to do with Xiao Yufan. Two random members had nearly injured him, and he didn’t want to be used by that woman.
Without waiting for their response, Xiao Yufan turned and walked away, though his steps were slightly unsteady. If the fight had continued, he might have gained the upper hand, but the cost would have been too great.
“Old Seven, what should we do? Should we report this to the family head? Not only is this man strong, but we also can’t get past Miss Huangpu’s scrutiny.”
Frowning, they watched Xiao Yufan’s retreating figure, lost in thought. They were Old Seven and Old Nine, the ones who had seen Xiao Yufan carry Huangpu Xian’er out that day.
“Elder Shadow told us not to inform the family head. If we do so secretly, he’ll surely punish us severely.”
The other man spoke with a hint of fear, but they were in a dilemma. The matter concerning Miss Huangpu had already given them a headache. Today, they had intended to bring Xiao Yufan back, but they hadn’t expected that even the two of them together couldn’t defeat him.
Once Xiao Yufan’s temper flared up, it was hard to rein in. Whether these two were testing him or genuinely intending to attack, he had already decided not to hold back.
Of course, holding back would mean defeat. Facing two experts at the Qi Condensation level, Xiao Yufan wasn’t arrogant enough to disregard them.
He crouched slightly, his palm tracing a gentle arc—the opening stance of Tai Chi.
Previously, Xiao Yufan had only considered Tai Chi as a method for self-cultivation. But upon reaching the Qi Condensation level, he realized that Tai Chi was the true essence of Chinese martial arts, far more sophisticated than many orthodox boxing techniques.
Seeing Xiao Yufan’s movements, the two men hesitated momentarily—not out of fear, but because they wondered if this man was perhaps a bit too confident.
However, their hesitation lasted only a moment before it vanished. They were equally confident in their own abilities.
Exchanging a glance, they charged at him again, one from the left and the other from the right, creating a sense of encirclement. Having worked together for a long time, their coordination was seamless.
A flash of cold light signaled Xiao Yufan’s move. He had Tai Chi’s techniques etched in his mind, though this time he was using them against an opponent. He couldn’t help but feel a surge of excitement.
It was clear that while the two men’s attacks were fierce, they weren’t lethal. They seemed wary of Huangpu Xian’er, though Xiao Yufan couldn’t fathom why they had targeted him.
One of the men leaped into the air like a giant bullfrog, covering several meters in an instant, and lashed out with a single-handed whip strike. The power of Qi Condensation was terrifying!
*Crack!*
Xiao Yufan raised his right arm to block the attack. The whip strike landed on his hands, producing a series of air explosions, akin to a tire suddenly bursting on the road.
The sheer force of the attack made Xiao Yufan take the fight more seriously. While the two men weren’t aiming to kill, their attacks were still overwhelmingly powerful.
Tai Chi, often perceived as soft and weak, was anything but when used against true masters. The principle of “extremes meeting” was at play here—the softer Tai Chi became, the more explosive its force. This clash left Xiao Yufan’s arms somewhat numb.
In the blink of an eye, the three had exchanged hundreds of moves. Xiao Yufan wasn’t in a hurry to attack; instead, he used Tai Chi’s softness to neutralize their strikes. However, he still sustained significant injuries in the process.
The concept of “using softness to overcome hardness” and “borrowing force to counter force” sounded good in theory, but facing two Qi Condensation experts, even a Tai Chi master couldn’t remain entirely composed.
The two men were also impressed by Xiao Yufan’s strength. Together, they could challenge even a peak Qi Condensation expert, yet they found themselves at a disadvantage against Xiao Yufan.
Unable to break through Xiao Yufan’s defense, they didn’t panic. Instead, their wrists twisted rapidly, and their palms surged forward with ferocity.
Their momentum was terrifying.
Facing their combined palm strike, Xiao Yufan showed no intention of dodging. He stomped hard on the ground, cracking the stone floor beneath him. The internal energy of a master was naturally formidable.
Xiao Yufan’s palm suddenly clenched into a hammer-like fist, and he lunged forward, aiming a punch at one of the men’s face.
This move, known as “Skyward Hammer,” was one of the few aggressive techniques in Tai Chi, packing immense power with all his internal energy concentrated in his fist.
*Boom!*
Xiao Yufan’s fist collided with one of the men’s palms. The clash of their forces produced an even more intense explosion, as if the entire space was shaken by the energy surge.
“Damn, he’s strong,” was the only thought in the two men’s minds. They suddenly realized they might have been too rash in attacking. If they were defeated by this man, they would surely become the laughingstock of the younger generation in the Huangpu family.
Though this wasn’t a life-or-death battle, all three had unleashed their full strength. In just a few minutes of intense combat, Xiao Yufan hadn’t gained the upper hand, but neither had the two men secured any advantage.
The three separated momentarily, their feet tapping the ground before they clashed again.
The two men’s attacks grew fiercer, while Xiao Yufan’s understanding of Tai Chi gradually reached its peak.
“You’re really strong!” one of the men said five minutes later, clutching his chest with a faint smile. He didn’t hesitate to praise Xiao Yufan. They weren’t arrogant individuals; otherwise, they wouldn’t have been chosen to protect Huangpu Xian’er.
“Should I be happy or not to receive your approval?” Xiao Yufan replied, though he was also injured, he maintained a calm demeanor, not wanting to reveal any weakness to the two men.
“I think your strength could rank you in the top twenty among the younger generation of the Huangpu family.”
“Top twenty?” Xiao Yufan’s lips twitched. He had thought he was far stronger than most, but it seemed that among the hidden talents of the Huangpu family, he could barely make it into the top twenty.
“I know why you’re here. I don’t have much interest in the princess of the Huangpu family, so tell your people to stop bothering me!”
No matter how powerful the Huangpu family was, it had nothing to do with Xiao Yufan. Just two random members had nearly injured him; he didn’t want to be used by that woman.
Without waiting for their response, Xiao Yufan turned and walked away, though his steps were somewhat unsteady. If the fight had continued, he might have gained a slight advantage, but the cost would have been too high.
“Old Seven, what should we do? Should we report this to the family head? Not only is this man strong, but we also have to deal with the young lady’s reaction.”
Frowning, the two men watched Xiao Yufan’s retreating figure, deep in thought. They were the same Old Seven and Old Nine who had seen Xiao Yufan carrying Huangpu Xian’er that day.
“Elder Shadow told us not to inform the family head. If we go behind his back, he’ll surely make us suffer.”
The other man spoke with a hint of fear, but they were caught in a dilemma. The matter concerning the young lady had already given them a headache. Today, they had intended to bring Xiao Yufan back, but they hadn’t expected that the two of them together would still be no match for him.
Realizing they couldn’t break through Xiao Yufan’s defense, the two didn’t grow impatient. Instead, they swiftly changed their hand techniques, their palms striking out violently.
Following their palm strikes, the two created a terrifying aura.
Facing their combined palm strike, Xiao Yufan showed no intention of dodging. He stomped hard on the ground, instantly cracking the bluestone floor beneath his feet. An internal force expert’s external power was naturally not weak.
Suddenly, Xiao Yufan clenched his palm into a fist and launched his body forward, delivering a punch straight toward one opponent’s face.
This move was known as “Rising Punch to the Sky” from Tai Chi, one of the few offensive techniques. Its power was immense, with all his internal force concentrated in the fist.
Boom!
Xiao Yufan’s fist collided with one opponent’s palm. The clash of two powerful forces created an even more intense explosion, shaking the entire space with its energy surge.
Once Xiao Yufan’s temper flared up, it was hard to rein in. Whether these two were testing him or genuinely intending to attack, he had already decided not to hold back.
Of course, holding back would mean failure. Facing two experts at the Qi Condensation level, Xiao Yufan wasn’t arrogant enough to disregard them.
He crouched slightly, his palms slowly tracing an arc—the Tai Chi opening stance.
Previously, Xiao Yufan had only considered Tai Chi as a method for self-cultivation. But upon reaching the Qi Condensation level, he realized that Tai Chi was the true essence of Chinese martial arts, far more intricate than many orthodox boxing techniques.
Seeing Xiao Yufan’s movements, the two men hesitated briefly, not out of fear but out of suspicion—was this man perhaps a bit too confident?
However, that hesitation lasted only a moment before it vanished. They were also very confident in their own abilities…
Exchanging a glance, they charged forward again, one from the left and one from the right, creating a sense of encirclement. Having worked together for a long time, their coordination was seamless.
A flash of cold light, and Xiao Yufan was already in motion. He had memorized the Tai Chi techniques, but this time he was using them in combat, and he couldn’t help feeling a bit excited…
It was clear that while their attacks were fierce, they weren’t lethal. They seemed to be wary of Huangpu Xian’er, though he couldn’t figure out why these two had targeted him.
One of the men leaped into the air like a giant bullfrog, covering four or five meters in an instant, then lashed out with a single-handed whip strike toward Xiao Yufan. The power of the Qi Condensation level was terrifying!
*Crack!*
Xiao Yufan raised his right arm to block the attack. The whip strike landed on his hands, producing a series of air explosions, like a tire suddenly bursting on the road.
The sheer force of the attack made Xiao Yufan take the fight more seriously. While their attacks weren’t lethal, they were still overwhelmingly powerful.
Tai Chi, though seemingly soft and weak, was anything but when used against true masters. The softer it appeared, the more explosive its power became—a principle Xiao Yufan understood deeply. The collision left his arms somewhat numb.
In the blink of an eye, the three had exchanged hundreds of moves. Xiao Yufan wasn’t in a rush to attack, instead using Tai Chi’s soft force to neutralize their strikes. However, he still sustained significant injuries in the process.
Using softness to overcome hardness and redirecting force might sound good, but facing two Qi Condensation-level experts, even a Tai Chi master couldn’t remain entirely composed…
The two men were also impressed by Xiao Yufan’s strength. Together, they could challenge even a peak Qi Condensation expert, yet here they were, struggling against him.
Unable to break through Xiao Yufan’s defense, they didn’t panic. Instead, their wrists twisted rapidly, and their palms shot forward with ferocious speed.
Their momentum was terrifying…
Facing their combined palm strike, Xiao Yufan didn’t dodge. He stomped hard on the ground, cracking the stone floor beneath him. The external force of an internal energy expert was naturally formidable.
Xiao Yufan’s hand suddenly clenched into a hammer, and he surged forward, punching toward one of the men’s faces.
This move was the “Skyward Hammer” from Tai Chi, one of the few aggressive techniques, and it packed immense power, with all his internal energy concentrated in his fist.
*Boom!*
Xiao Yufan’s fist collided with one of the men’s palms. The clash of their strengths produced an even more intense explosion, as if the entire space was shaking from the energy surge.
“Damn, he’s strong,” was the only thought the two men had. They suddenly realized they might have been too hasty in attacking. If they were defeated by this man, they’d likely become the laughingstock of the younger generation in the Huangpu family.
Though this wasn’t a life-or-death battle, all three had unleashed their full strength. In just a few minutes of combat, Xiao Yufan hadn’t gained the upper hand, but neither had the two men gained any advantage.
The three separated momentarily, their feet tapping the ground before they clashed again.
Their attacks grew fiercer, and Xiao Yufan’s understanding of Tai Chi gradually reached its peak…
“You’re really strong!” one of the men said five minutes later, clutching his chest with a slight smile. He didn’t hesitate to praise Xiao Yufan. They weren’t arrogant people; otherwise, they wouldn’t have been sent to protect Huangpu Xian’er.
“Should I be happy or not to earn your approval?” Xiao Yufan replied, though he was also injured, he maintained a calm demeanor, not wanting to show any weakness.
“I think your strength could rank you in the top twenty among the younger generation of the Huangpu family.”
“Top twenty?” Xiao Yufan’s mouth twitched. He thought he was already much stronger than most, but it seemed that in the hidden Huangpu family, he could barely make it into the top twenty.
“I know why you’re here. I don’t have much interest in the Huangpu family’s princess, so tell your people to stop bothering me!”
No matter how strong the Huangpu family was, it had nothing to do with Xiao Yufan. Just two random members had nearly injured him, and he didn’t want to be used by that woman.
Without waiting for their response, Xiao Yufan turned and walked away, though his steps were somewhat unsteady. If the fight had continued, he might have gained a slight advantage, but the cost would have been too high.
“Old Seven, what should we do? Should we report this to the family head? Not only is this man strong, but we also can’t get past the young lady’s side of things.”
Frowning, the two men watched Xiao Yufan’s retreating figure, deep in thought. They were Old Seven and Old Nine, the ones who had seen Xiao Yufan carrying Huangpu Xian’er that day.
“Elder Shadow told us not to inform the family head. If we go behind his back, he’ll surely punish us severely!”
The other man spoke with a hint of fear, but they were caught in a dilemma. The young lady’s situation had already given them a headache, and today they had intended to bring Xiao Yufan back, only to find that they were no match for him…
Although this wasn’t a life-or-death battle, all three were exerting their maximum strength. In just a few minutes of combat, Xiao Yufan hadn’t gained the upper hand, and neither had the two opponents.
The three separated momentarily before stepping rapidly and clashing once again.
Their attacks grew fiercer, while Xiao Yufan’s mastery of Tai Chi gradually reached its peak.
“You’re really strong!”
Once Xiao Yufan’s temper flared up, it was hard to rein in. Whether these two were testing him or genuinely intending to attack, he had already decided not to hold back.
Of course, holding back would mean defeat. Facing two experts at the Qi Condensation level, Xiao Yufan wasn’t arrogant enough to ignore them.
He crouched slightly, his palm slowly tracing an arc—the opening stance of Tai Chi…
Previously, Xiao Yufan had only considered Tai Chi as a method for self-cultivation. But after stepping into the Qi Condensation realm, he realized that Tai Chi was the true essence of Chinese martial arts, far more profound than many orthodox boxing techniques.
Seeing Xiao Yufan’s movements, the two men hesitated for a moment. It wasn’t fear, but rather a suspicion that this man might be a bit too confident.
However, that hesitation lasted only a moment before it dissipated. They were also very confident in their own strength…
The two exchanged a glance and then charged forward again, one from the left and the other from the right, as if trying to encircle Xiao Yufan. Having been together for a long time, their coordination was seamless.
A flash of cold light, and Xiao Yufan also moved. He had already memorized the Tai Chi techniques, but this time he was using them in combat. He couldn’t help but feel a bit excited…
It was clear that while the two men’s attacks were fierce, they weren’t lethal. They seemed to be somewhat wary of Huangpu Xian’er, though Xiao Yufan couldn’t figure out why these two had targeted him.
One of the two men suddenly leaped into the air, like a giant bullfrog springing up, covering several meters in an instant. Then, with a single-handed whip strike, he lashed out at Xiao Yufan. The power of the Qi Condensation realm was terrifying indeed!
*Crack…*
Xiao Yufan raised his right arm to block the attack. The man’s whip strike landed on Xiao Yufan’s hands, producing a series of air explosions, like a tire suddenly bursting on the road.
Such a fierce force made Xiao Yufan take the situation seriously. Although the two men’s attacks weren’t lethal, they were still powerful and aggressive.
Tai Chi, when practiced, appears soft and weak, but when used against true masters, it becomes anything but soft—it becomes incredibly fierce.
As the saying goes, “Extremes meet.” Xiao Yufan had a deep understanding of Tai Chi. The softer Tai Chi becomes, the more explosive its power. This collision left his arms somewhat numb.
In the blink of an eye, the three had exchanged hundreds of moves. Xiao Yufan wasn’t in a hurry to attack; he simply used the soft force of Tai Chi to neutralize their strikes. However, in the process, he also sustained significant injuries.
Using softness to overcome hardness and borrowing force to counter force sounds good in theory, but facing two Qi Condensation experts, even a Tai Chi master couldn’t remain entirely composed…
The two men were also somewhat amazed by Xiao Yufan’s strength. Even when working together, they could contend with a peak Qi Condensation expert, yet now they were at a disadvantage against Xiao Yufan.
Seeing that they couldn’t break through Xiao Yufan’s defense, the two men didn’t panic. Instead, they quickly twisted their wrists and launched a frenzied assault.
Their movements were swift, and their momentum was terrifying…
Facing their combined palm strike, Xiao Yufan showed no intention of dodging. He stomped hard on the ground, cracking the stone floor beneath him. The external force of an internal energy expert was naturally not weak.
Xiao Yufan’s palm suddenly clenched into a hammer, and he surged forward, throwing a punch directly at one of the men’s face.
This move was the “Skyward Hammer” from Tai Chi, one of the few aggressive techniques, and it was incredibly powerful, with all his internal energy concentrated in his fist.
*Boom!*
Xiao Yufan’s fist collided with one of the men’s palm, and the clash of two strong forces produced an even more intense explosion, as if the entire space was shaken by the energy.
“Damn, he’s strong,” was the only thought the two men had about Xiao Yufan. They suddenly realized they shouldn’t have acted so rashly. If they were defeated by this man, they would surely be laughed at by many of the younger generation in the Huangpu family.
Although the three weren’t fighting to the death, they were all unleashing their full strength. In the short few minutes of combat, Xiao Yufan didn’t gain the upper hand, and the two men didn’t gain any advantage either.
The three separated in an instant, their feet tapping the ground as they quickly re-engaged.
The two men’s attacks grew increasingly fierce, and Xiao Yufan’s understanding of Tai Chi gradually reached its peak…
“You’re really strong!”
Five minutes later, one of the two men clutched his chest, a faint smile on his lips, not hesitating to praise Xiao Yufan. They weren’t arrogant people; otherwise, they wouldn’t have been sent to protect Huangpu Xian’er.
“Getting your approval… should I be happy or not?”
Although Xiao Yufan was also quite injured, he maintained a calm and composed expression. Naturally, he didn’t want these two to see any weakness in him.
“I think your strength could rank you in the top twenty among the younger generation of the Huangpu family!”
“Top twenty?” Xiao Yufan’s mouth twitched slightly. He had thought he was already much stronger than most, but he hadn’t expected that among the hidden talents of the Huangpu family’s younger generation, he would barely make it into the top twenty.
“I know why you’re here. I’m not that interested in the princess of the Huangpu family, so your people should stop bothering me!”
No matter how strong the Huangpu family was, it had nothing to do with Xiao Yufan. Just two random people had nearly injured him, and he didn’t want to be used by that woman.
Without waiting for the two men to respond, Xiao Yufan turned and walked away, though his steps were somewhat unsteady. If the fight had continued, he might have gained a slight advantage, but the cost would have been too great.
“Old Seven, what should we do? Should we report this to the family head? Not only is this man strong, but we also can’t get past Miss Huangpu’s side of things.”
Frowning, the two men watched Xiao Yufan’s retreating figure, both lost in thought. They were none other than Old Seven and Old Nine, who had seen Xiao Yufan carrying Huangpu Xian’er that day.
“Elder Shadow did tell us not to inform the family head about this. If we secretly report it, Elder Shadow will surely punish us severely!”
The other man spoke with a hint of fear, but they were in a dilemma. The matter concerning the young lady had already given them a headache. Today, they had intended to bring Xiao Yufan back, but they hadn’t expected that the two of them together would still be no match for him…
“Hearing your praise, should I feel happy or not?”
Although Xiao Yufan had sustained serious injuries, he maintained a calm and composed expression, unwilling to reveal any weakness to these two.
Once Xiao Yufan’s temper flared up, it was hard to rein in. Whether these two were testing him or genuinely intending to attack, he had already decided not to hold back.
Of course, holding back would mean defeat. Facing two experts at the Qi Condensation level, Xiao Yufan wasn’t arrogant enough to disregard them.
He crouched slightly, his palms slowly tracing an arc—the starting stance of Tai Chi…
Previously, Xiao Yufan had only considered Tai Chi as a method for self-cultivation. But upon reaching the Qi Condensation level, he realized that Tai Chi was the true essence of Chinese martial arts, far more intricate than many orthodox boxing techniques.
Seeing Xiao Yufan’s movements, the two men hesitated momentarily—not out of fear, but out of doubt. Was this man perhaps a bit too confident?
However, that hesitation lasted only a moment before dissipating. They were also very confident in their own strength…
The two exchanged a glance and then charged forward again, one from the left and the other from the right, creating a sense of encirclement around Xiao Yufan. Having been together for a long time, their coordination was seamless.
A flash of cold light—Xiao Yufan had already made his move. The Tai Chi techniques were etched in his mind, though this time they were being used in combat. He couldn’t help but feel a bit excited…
It was clear that while the two men’s attacks were fierce, they weren’t lethal. They seemed to be somewhat wary of Huangpu Xian’er, though Xiao Yufan couldn’t fathom why these two had targeted him.
One of the men suddenly leaped into the air, like a giant bullfrog springing up, covering four to five meters in an instant. Then, with a single-handed whip strike, he lashed out at Xiao Yufan. The power of the Qi Condensation level was terrifying indeed!
*Thwack!*
Xiao Yufan raised his right arm to block the attack. The man’s whip strike landed on Xiao Yufan’s hands, producing a series of air explosions, like a tire suddenly bursting on the road.
Such a ferocious force made Xiao Yufan take the situation seriously. While the two men’s attacks weren’t lethal, they were still overwhelmingly powerful.
Tai Chi, though soft and seemingly weak, was anything but when facing true masters. In fact, it could be incredibly forceful.
As the saying goes, “Extremes meet.” Xiao Yufan had a deep understanding of Tai Chi. The softer it became, the more explosive its force could be. This clash left his arms somewhat numb.
In the blink of an eye, the three had exchanged hundreds of moves. Xiao Yufan wasn’t in a hurry to attack, instead using Tai Chi’s softness to neutralize their strikes. However, in the process, he also sustained significant injuries.
“Using softness to overcome hardness” and “borrowing force to strike back” sounded good in theory, but facing two Qi Condensation-level experts, even a Tai Chi master couldn’t remain entirely composed…
The two men were also somewhat astonished by Xiao Yufan’s strength. Even when working together, they could contend with a peak Qi Condensation expert. Yet now, against Xiao Yufan, they were at a disadvantage.
Seeing that they couldn’t break through Xiao Yufan’s defense, the two men didn’t panic. Instead, they swiftly twisted their wrists, their palms lunging forward with ferocity.
Their movements were synchronized, their momentum terrifying…
Facing this combined palm strike, Xiao Yufan showed no intention of dodging. He stomped hard on the ground, the stone floor beneath him cracking instantly. The outward force of an internal energy expert was naturally formidable.
Xiao Yufan’s palm suddenly clenched into a hammer-like fist, and he surged forward, punching toward one of the men’s faces.
This move was the “Skyward Hammer” from Tai Chi, one of the few aggressive techniques in the art. Its power was immense, with all his internal energy concentrated in his fist.
*Boom!*
Xiao Yufan’s fist collided with one of the men’s palms. The clash of two strong forces erupted into an even more intense explosion, as if the entire space was shaken by the energy surge.
“Damn, he’s strong,” was the only thought in the two men’s minds. They suddenly realized they might have been too rash in attacking. If they were defeated by this man, they would surely become the laughingstock of the younger generation in the Huangpu family.
Though this wasn’t a life-or-death battle, all three had unleashed their full strength. In the short span of a few minutes, Xiao Yufan hadn’t gained the upper hand, nor had the two men secured any advantage.
The three separated momentarily, their feet tapping the ground as they swiftly re-engaged.
The two men’s attacks grew increasingly fierce, while Xiao Yufan’s understanding of Tai Chi gradually reached its peak…
“You’re really strong!” one of the men said after five minutes, clutching his chest with a faint smile. He didn’t hesitate to offer praise. They weren’t arrogant people; otherwise, they wouldn’t have been sent to protect Huangpu Xian’er.
“Getting your approval… should I be happy or not?” Xiao Yufan replied, though he was also injured, he maintained a calm and composed demeanor. He didn’t want to show any weakness to these two.
“I think your strength could rank you in the top twenty among the younger generation of the Huangpu family!”
“Top twenty?” Xiao Yufan’s lips twitched slightly. He had thought he was already far stronger than most, but it seemed that among the hidden talents of the Huangpu family, he could barely make it into the top twenty.
“I know why you’re here. I don’t have much interest in that princess of the Huangpu family, so tell your people to stop bothering me!”
No matter how strong the Huangpu family was, it had nothing to do with Xiao Yufan. Just two random members had nearly injured him—he had no desire to be used by that woman.
Without waiting for a response, Xiao Yufan turned and walked away, though his steps were somewhat unsteady. If the fight had continued, he might have gained a slight advantage, but the cost would have been too great.
“Old Seven, what should we do? Should we report this to the family head? Not only is this man strong, but we also have to deal with the young lady’s reaction…”
Frowning, the two men watched Xiao Yufan’s retreating figure, deep in thought. They were none other than Old Seven and Old Nine, who had seen Xiao Yufan carrying Huangpu Xian’er that day.
“Elder Shadow told us not to inform the family head about this. If we secretly report it, he’ll surely make us suffer!”
The other man spoke with a hint of fear, though they were caught in a dilemma. The matter concerning the young lady had already given them a headache. Today, they had intended to bring Xiao Yufan back, but they hadn’t expected that the two of them together would still be no match for him…
Once Xiao Yufan’s temper flared up, it was hard to rein in. Whether these two were testing him or genuinely intending to attack, he had already decided not to hold back.
Of course, holding back would mean failure. Facing two experts at the Qi Condensation level, Xiao Yufan wasn’t arrogant enough to ignore them.
He crouched slightly, his palm slowly tracing an arc—the Tai Chi opening stance.
Previously, Xiao Yufan had only considered Tai Chi as a method for self-cultivation. But after stepping into the Qi Condensation realm, he realized that Tai Chi was the true essence of Chinese martial arts, far more intricate than many orthodox fighting techniques.
Seeing Xiao Yufan’s movements, the two men hesitated momentarily—not out of fear, but out of suspicion that this man might be overly confident.
However, their hesitation lasted only a brief moment before dissipating. They, too, were very confident in their own strength.
Exchanging a glance, they charged forward again, one from the left and the other from the right, creating a sense of encirclement. Having been together for a long time, their coordination was seamless.
A flash of cold light, and Xiao Yufan also moved. He had already memorized the Tai Chi techniques, but this time, he was using them in combat. He couldn’t help but feel a bit excited.
It was clear that although the two men’s attacks were fierce, they weren’t lethal. They seemed to be wary of Huangpu Xian’er, but Xiao Yufan couldn’t figure out why these two had targeted him.
One of the men suddenly leaped into the air, like a giant bullfrog, covering four to five meters in an instant. Then, with a single-handed whip strike, he lashed out at Xiao Yufan. The power of the Qi Condensation realm was terrifying indeed!
*Crack!*
Xiao Yufan raised his right arm to block the attack. The man’s whip strike landed on Xiao Yufan’s hands, producing a series of air explosions, like a tire suddenly bursting on the road.
Such a fierce force made Xiao Yufan take the situation seriously. Although the two men’s attacks weren’t lethal, they were still overwhelmingly powerful.
Tai Chi, when practiced, appears soft and weak, but when used against true masters, it becomes anything but soft—it becomes incredibly forceful.
As the saying goes, “Extremes meet.” Xiao Yufan had a deep understanding of Tai Chi. The softer it became, the more explosive its force. This collision left his arms somewhat numb.
In the blink of an eye, the three had exchanged hundreds of moves. Xiao Yufan didn’t rush to attack, instead using Tai Chi’s softness to neutralize their strikes. However, in the process, he also sustained significant injuries.
“Using softness to overcome hardness, borrowing strength to counter strength”—though it sounded good, facing two Qi Condensation experts, even a Tai Chi master couldn’t remain entirely composed.
The two men were also somewhat astonished by Xiao Yufan’s strength. Together, they could contend with even a peak Qi Condensation expert, yet here they were, suffering a considerable disadvantage at Xiao Yufan’s hands.
Seeing that they couldn’t break through Xiao Yufan’s defense, the two men didn’t panic. Instead, their wrists twisted rapidly, and their palms surged forward with ferocity.
Their momentum was terrifying.
Facing this combined palm strike, Xiao Yufan didn’t dodge. Instead, he stomped hard on the ground, cracking the stone floor beneath him. The internal strength of a Qi Condensation expert was naturally formidable.
Xiao Yufan’s palm suddenly clenched into a hammer, and his body surged forward, throwing a punch directly at one of the men’s faces.
This move was the “Skyward Hammer” from Tai Chi, one of the few aggressive techniques, and its power was immense, with all his internal strength concentrated in his fist.
*Boom!*
Xiao Yufan’s fist collided with one of the men’s palms. The clash of two powerful forces erupted into an even more intense explosion, as if the entire space was shaken by the energy.
“Damn, he’s strong,” was the only thought the two men had. They suddenly realized they shouldn’t have acted so rashly. If they were defeated by this man, they would surely become the laughingstock of the younger generation of the Huangpu family.
Although this wasn’t a life-or-death battle, all three had unleashed their full strength. In just a few minutes of combat, Xiao Yufan hadn’t gained the upper hand, and neither had the two men secured any advantage.
The three separated momentarily, their feet tapping the ground before they clashed again.
The two men’s attacks grew increasingly fierce, and Xiao Yufan’s understanding of Tai Chi gradually reached its peak.
“You’re really strong!” one of the men said after five minutes, clutching his chest with a slight smile. He didn’t hesitate to praise Xiao Yufan. They weren’t arrogant people; otherwise, they wouldn’t have been sent to protect Huangpu Xian’er.
“Getting your approval—should I be happy or not?” Xiao Yufan replied, though he was also injured, he maintained a calm demeanor, not wanting to show any weakness.
“I think your strength could rank you in the top twenty of the Huangpu family’s younger generation.”
“Top twenty?” Xiao Yufan’s mouth twitched. He thought he was already much stronger than most, but he hadn’t expected that in the hidden Huangpu family, he would barely make the top twenty.
“I know why you’re here. I’m not that interested in the Huangpu family’s princess, so your people should stop bothering me!”
No matter how strong the Huangpu family was, it had nothing to do with Xiao Yufan. Just two random members had nearly injured him, and he didn’t want to be used by that woman.
Without waiting for a response, Xiao Yufan turned and walked away, though his steps were somewhat unsteady. If the fight had continued, he might have gained a slight advantage, but the cost would have been too great.
“Old Seven, what should we do? Should we report this to the family head? Not only is this man strong, but we also can’t get past the young lady’s involvement.”
Frowning, the two men watched Xiao Yufan’s retreating figure, deep in thought. They were the same Old Seven and Old Nine who had seen Xiao Yufan carry Huangpu Xian’er out that day.
“Elder Shadow told us not to inform the family head. If we secretly report this, he’ll surely punish us severely.”
The other man spoke with a hint of fear, but they were in a dilemma. The young lady’s situation had already given them a headache. Today, they had intended to bring Xiao Yufan back, but they hadn’t expected that even the two of them together weren’t his match.
Once Xiao Yufan’s temper flared up, it was hard to rein in. Whether these two were testing him or genuinely intending to attack, he had already decided not to hold back.
Of course, holding back would mean failure. Facing two experts at the Qi Condensation level, Xiao Yufan wasn’t arrogant enough to disregard them.
He crouched slightly, his palm tracing a gentle arc—the opening stance of Tai Chi.
Previously, Xiao Yufan had only considered Tai Chi as a method for self-cultivation. But after stepping into the Qi Condensation realm, he realized that Tai Chi was the true essence of traditional Chinese martial arts, far more profound than many orthodox fighting styles.
Seeing Xiao Yufan’s movements, the two men hesitated briefly—not out of fear, but out of suspicion that this man might be overly confident.
However, their hesitation lasted only a moment before it vanished. They were equally confident in their own strength.
Exchanging a glance, they charged forward again, one from the left and the other from the right, creating a sense of encirclement. Having worked together for a long time, their coordination was seamless.
A flash of cold light signaled Xiao Yufan’s move. He had Tai Chi’s techniques etched in his mind, though this time they were used for combat. He couldn’t help but feel a surge of excitement.
It was clear that while their attacks were fierce, they weren’t lethal. They seemed wary of Huangpu Xian’er, though Xiao Yufan couldn’t fathom why these two had targeted him.
One of the men leaped into the air like a giant bullfrog, covering several meters in an instant, and lashed out with a whip-like strike. The power of the Qi Condensation realm was terrifying!
*Crack!*
Xiao Yufan raised his right arm to block the attack. The man’s strike landed on Xiao Yufan’s hands, producing a series of explosive sounds, like a tire bursting on the road.
The sheer force of the attack made Xiao Yufan take the fight seriously. Though their attacks weren’t lethal, they were still overwhelmingly powerful.
Tai Chi, often seen as soft and gentle, was anything but when used against true masters. The softer it appeared, the more explosive its power became—a principle Xiao Yufan understood deeply. The collision left his arms tingling.
In the blink of an eye, the three had exchanged hundreds of moves. Xiao Yufan didn’t rush to attack, instead using Tai Chi’s softness to neutralize their strikes. However, he still sustained significant injuries in the process.
Using softness to counter hardness and redirecting force might sound effective, but against two Qi Condensation experts, even a Tai Chi master couldn’t remain entirely composed.
The two men were equally impressed by Xiao Yufan’s strength. Together, they could challenge even a peak Qi Condensation expert, yet they found themselves at a disadvantage against him.
Unable to break through Xiao Yufan’s defense, they didn’t panic. Instead, their wrists twisted rapidly, and their palms surged forward with ferocity.
Their combined attack was awe-inspiring.
Xiao Yufan didn’t dodge. He stomped the ground, cracking the stone beneath him. The force of an internal energy expert was never weak.
Suddenly, Xiao Yufan’s hand clenched into a hammer-like fist, and he surged forward, aiming a punch at one of the men’s faces.
This move, known as “Skyward Hammer,” was one of Tai Chi’s rare offensive techniques, packing immense power with all his internal energy concentrated in his fist.
*Boom!*
Xiao Yufan’s fist collided with the man’s palm, creating a deafening explosion that seemed to shake the entire space.
“Damn, he’s strong,” was the only thought in their minds. They suddenly regretted their rash decision to attack. If they were defeated by this man, they’d become the laughingstock of the younger generation in the Huangpu family.
Though this wasn’t a life-or-death battle, all three unleashed their full strength. In just a few minutes, Xiao Yufan hadn’t gained the upper hand, nor had the two men gained any advantage.
The three separated momentarily, then clashed again, their attacks growing fiercer. Xiao Yufan’s understanding of Tai Chi was gradually reaching its peak.
“You’re really strong!” one of the men said after five minutes, clutching his chest with a faint smile. They weren’t arrogant; otherwise, they wouldn’t have been chosen to protect Huangpu Xian’er.
“Should I be happy or not to receive your praise?” Xiao Yufan replied, though he was also injured, he maintained a calm demeanor, not wanting to show any weakness.
“I think your strength could rank you in the top twenty among the younger generation of the Huangpu family.”
“Top twenty?” Xiao Yufan’s lips twitched. He had thought he was far stronger than most, but it seemed he barely made the top twenty among the hidden talents of the Huangpu family.
“I know why you’re here. I have no interest in that princess of the Huangpu family, so tell your people to stop bothering me!”
No matter how strong the Huangpu family was, it had nothing to do with him. Two random individuals had nearly injured him, and he didn’t want to be used by that woman.
Without waiting for their response, Xiao Yufan turned and walked away, though his steps were unsteady. If the fight continued, he might have gained the upper hand, but the cost would have been too great.
“Old Seven, what should we do? Should we report this to the family head? Not only is this man strong, but we also can’t handle the young lady’s reaction.”
Frowning, the two men watched Xiao Yufan’s retreating figure, deep in thought. They were the same Old Seven and Old Nine who had seen Xiao Yufan carry Huangpu Xian’er out that day.
“Elder Shadow told us not to inform the family head. If we do, he’ll surely punish us severely,” the other man said with a hint of fear. They were caught in a dilemma, as the young lady’s situation had already caused them enough headaches. Today, they had intended to bring Xiao Yufan back, but they hadn’t expected to be outmatched by him.
Once Xiao Yufan’s temper flared up, it was hard to rein in. Whether these two were testing him or genuinely intending to attack, he had already decided not to hold back.
Of course, holding back would mean defeat. Facing two experts at the Qi Condensation level, Xiao Yufan wasn’t arrogant enough to dismiss them.
He crouched slightly, his palms tracing a gentle arc—the opening stance of Tai Chi.
Previously, Xiao Yufan had only considered Tai Chi as a method for self-cultivation. But upon reaching the Qi Condensation level, he realized that Tai Chi was the true essence of Chinese martial arts, far more intricate than many orthodox boxing techniques.
Seeing Xiao Yufan’s movements, the two men hesitated briefly, not out of fear but because they wondered if this man was overly confident.
However, their hesitation lasted only a moment before dissipating. They were also quite confident in their own abilities.
Exchanging a glance, they charged at him again, one from the left and the other from the right, creating a sense of encirclement. Having worked together for a long time, their coordination was seamless.
A flash of cold light signaled Xiao Yufan’s move. He had Tai Chi’s techniques etched in his mind, though this time he was using them in combat. He felt a surge of excitement.
It was clear that while their attacks were fierce, they weren’t lethal. They seemed wary of Huangpu Xian’er, but Xiao Yufan couldn’t figure out why these two had targeted him.
One of the men leaped into the air like a giant bullfrog, covering several meters in an instant, and then lashed out with a single-handed whip strike toward Xiao Yufan. The power of Qi Condensation was terrifying!
*Crack!*
Xiao Yufan raised his right arm to block the attack. The whip strike hit his hands, producing a series of air explosions, like a tire suddenly bursting on the road.
The sheer force of the attack made Xiao Yufan take the fight more seriously. Although their attacks weren’t lethal, they were still overwhelmingly powerful.
Tai Chi, often perceived as soft and weak, was anything but when used against true masters. The softer it became, the more explosive its power—a principle Xiao Yufan understood deeply. The impact left his arms tingling.
In the blink of an eye, the three had exchanged hundreds of moves. Xiao Yufan didn’t rush to attack, instead using Tai Chi’s softness to neutralize their strikes. However, he still sustained significant injuries in the process.
“Using softness to counter hardness” and “borrowing force to strike back” sounded good in theory, but facing two Qi Condensation experts, even a Tai Chi master couldn’t remain entirely composed.
The two men were also impressed by Xiao Yufan’s strength. Together, they could challenge even a peak Qi Condensation expert, yet they were struggling against him.
Unable to break through Xiao Yufan’s defense, they didn’t panic. Instead, they swiftly changed tactics, their palms darting forward with ferocity.
Their combined attack was formidable, but Xiao Yufan didn’t flinch. He stomped the ground, cracking the stone beneath his feet. The internal energy of a martial arts expert was no joke.
Xiao Yufan’s palm suddenly clenched into a hammer-like fist, and he surged forward, aiming a punch at one of the men’s faces.
This move, known as “Skyward Hammer,” was one of the few aggressive techniques in Tai Chi, packing immense power with all his internal energy concentrated in his fist.
*Boom!*
Xiao Yufan’s fist collided with one of the men’s palms, creating a deafening explosion that seemed to shake the entire space.
“Damn, he’s strong,” was the only thought in their minds. They suddenly regretted their rash decision to attack. If they were defeated by this man, they’d become the laughingstock of the younger generation in the Huangpu family.
Though this wasn’t a life-or-death battle, all three unleashed their full strength. In just a few minutes of intense combat, Xiao Yufan didn’t gain the upper hand, but neither did the two men gain any advantage.
The three separated momentarily, their feet tapping the ground before they clashed again.
Their attacks grew fiercer, and Xiao Yufan’s understanding of Tai Chi gradually reached its peak.
“You’re really strong!” one of the men said after five minutes, clutching his chest with a faint smile. They weren’t arrogant people; otherwise, they wouldn’t have been chosen to protect Huangpu Xian’er.
“Should I be happy or not to earn your praise?” Xiao Yufan replied, though he was also injured, he maintained a calm demeanor, not wanting to show any weakness.
“I think your strength could rank you in the top twenty among the younger generation of the Huangpu family.”
“Top twenty?” Xiao Yufan’s lips twitched. He thought he was already far stronger than most, but it seemed that in the hidden world of the Huangpu family, he was barely scraping into the top twenty.
“I know why you’re here. I have no interest in the Huangpu family’s princess, so please stop bothering me!”
No matter how powerful the Huangpu family was, it had nothing to do with Xiao Yufan. Two random members had nearly injured him, and he had no desire to be used by that woman.
Without waiting for their response, Xiao Yufan turned and walked away, though his steps were unsteady. If the fight continued, he might have gained a slight advantage, but the cost would have been too high.
“Old Seven, what should we do? Should we report this to the family head? Not only is this man strong, but we also can’t get past the young lady’s issue.”
Frowning, the two men watched Xiao Yufan’s retreating figure, lost in thought. They were Old Seven and Old Nine, the ones who had seen Xiao Yufan carrying Huangpu Xian’er that day.
“Elder Shadow told us not to inform the family head. If we go behind his back, he’ll surely make us suffer.”
The other man spoke with a hint of fear, but they were caught in a dilemma. The young lady’s situation had them at their wits’ end. Today, they had intended to bring Xiao Yufan back, but they hadn’t expected to be outmatched by him.
Before the two could respond, Xiao Yufan had already turned and walked away. However, his steps were somewhat unsteady. If the fight continued, he could still win by a narrow margin, but the cost would be extremely high.
Once Xiao Yufan’s temper flared up, it was hard to rein in. Whether these two were testing him or genuinely intending to attack, he had already decided not to hold back.
Of course, holding back would mean failure. Facing two experts at the Qi Condensation level, Xiao Yufan wasn’t arrogant enough to disregard them.
He crouched slightly, his palms slowly tracing an arc—the opening stance of Tai Chi.
Previously, Xiao Yufan had only considered Tai Chi as a method for self-cultivation. But upon reaching the Qi Condensation level, he realized that Tai Chi was the true essence of Chinese martial arts, far more intricate than many orthodox fighting techniques.
Seeing Xiao Yufan’s movements, the two men hesitated briefly, not out of fear but because they wondered if this man was perhaps a bit too confident.
However, their hesitation lasted only a moment before it dissipated. They were equally confident in their own abilities.
Exchanging a glance, they charged at him again, one from the left and the other from the right, creating a sense of encirclement. Having worked together for a long time, their coordination was seamless.
A flash of cold light signaled Xiao Yufan’s counterattack. He had already memorized the Tai Chi techniques, but this time, he was using them in combat. He couldn’t help but feel a surge of excitement.
It was clear that while their attacks were fierce, they weren’t lethal. They seemed wary of Huangpu Xian’er, but Xiao Yufan couldn’t figure out why these two had targeted him.
One of the men leaped into the air like a giant bullfrog, covering several meters in an instant, and then lashed out with a single-handed whip strike. The power of Qi Condensation was terrifying!
*Crack!*
Xiao Yufan raised his right arm to block the attack. The whip strike landed on his hands, producing a series of air explosions, like a tire suddenly bursting on the road.
The sheer force of the attack made Xiao Yufan take the fight more seriously. Although their attacks weren’t lethal, they were still overwhelmingly powerful.
Tai Chi, often perceived as soft and weak, was anything but when used against true masters. The principle of “extreme softness leading to extreme hardness” was something Xiao Yufan understood deeply. The softer Tai Chi became, the more explosive its force. This clash left his arms tingling.
In the blink of an eye, the three had exchanged hundreds of moves. Xiao Yufan didn’t rush to attack but instead used Tai Chi’s softness to neutralize their strikes. However, he still sustained significant injuries in the process.
Using softness to overcome hardness and borrowing force to counterattack sounded good in theory, but facing two Qi Condensation experts, even a Tai Chi master couldn’t remain entirely composed.
The two men were also impressed by Xiao Yufan’s strength. Together, they could challenge even a peak Qi Condensation expert, yet they were struggling against him.
Unable to break through Xiao Yufan’s defense, they didn’t panic. Instead, they swiftly changed tactics, their palms darting forward with ferocity.
Their movements were accompanied by a terrifying aura.
Facing their combined palm strike, Xiao Yufan didn’t dodge. Instead, he stomped hard on the ground, cracking the stone floor beneath him. The outward force of an internal energy expert was naturally formidable.
Xiao Yufan’s hand suddenly clenched into a hammer-like fist, and he surged forward, aiming a punch at one of the men’s face.
This move, known as “Skyward Hammer,” was one of the few aggressive techniques in Tai Chi, with immense power concentrated in the fist.
*Boom!*
Xiao Yufan’s fist collided with one of the men’s palm, creating a deafening explosion that seemed to shake the entire space.
“Damn, he’s strong,” was the only thought the two men had. They suddenly realized they might have been too hasty in attacking. If they were defeated by this man, they would surely become the laughingstock of the younger generation in the Huangpu family.
Although this wasn’t a life-or-death battle, all three had unleashed their full strength. In just a few minutes of intense combat, Xiao Yufan hadn’t gained the upper hand, but neither had the two men gained any advantage.
The three separated momentarily, their feet tapping the ground as they prepared to clash again.
Their attacks grew increasingly fierce, and Xiao Yufan’s understanding of Tai Chi gradually reached its peak.
“You’re really strong!” one of the men said after five minutes, clutching his chest with a faint smile. They weren’t arrogant, or they wouldn’t have been chosen to protect Huangpu Xian’er.
“Should I be happy or not to receive your praise?” Xiao Yufan replied, though he was also injured, he maintained a calm demeanor, not wanting to show any weakness.
“I think your strength could rank you in the top twenty among the younger generation of the Huangpu family.”
“Top twenty?” Xiao Yufan’s mouth twitched. He had thought he was far stronger than most, but it seemed that among the hidden talents of the Huangpu family, he was barely in the top twenty.
“I know why you’re here. I have no interest in the princess of the Huangpu family, so tell your people to stop bothering me!”
No matter how powerful the Huangpu family was, it had nothing to do with Xiao Yufan. Two random members had nearly injured him, and he had no desire to be used by that woman.
Without waiting for their response, Xiao Yufan turned and walked away, though his steps were unsteady. If the fight had continued, he might have gained a slight advantage, but the cost would have been too high.
“Old Seven, what should we do? Should we report this to the family head? Not only is this man strong, but we also have to deal with the young lady’s reaction.”
Frowning, the two men watched Xiao Yufan’s retreating figure, deep in thought. They were Old Seven and Old Nine, the ones who had seen Xiao Yufan carrying Huangpu Xian’er that day.
“Elder Shadow told us not to inform the family head. If we go behind his back, he’ll surely punish us severely.”
The other man spoke with a hint of fear, but they were caught in a dilemma. The young lady’s situation had already given them a headache, and today they had intended to bring Xiao Yufan back. Little did they expect that neither of them could defeat him.
Once Xiao Yufan’s temper flared up, it was hard to rein in. Whether these two were testing him or genuinely intending to attack, he had already decided not to hold back.
Of course, holding back would mean defeat. Facing two experts at the Qi Condensation level, Xiao Yufan wasn’t arrogant enough to underestimate them.
He crouched slightly, his palms slowly tracing an arc—the Tai Chi opening stance.
Previously, Xiao Yufan had only considered Tai Chi as a method for self-cultivation. But after stepping into the Qi Condensation realm, he realized that Tai Chi was the true essence of Chinese martial arts, far more profound than many orthodox boxing techniques.
Seeing Xiao Yufan’s movements, the two men hesitated briefly—not out of fear, but because they wondered if this man was perhaps a bit too confident.
However, that hesitation lasted only a moment before it vanished. They were also very confident in their own abilities…
The two exchanged glances and then charged forward again, one from the left and one from the right, as if trying to encircle Xiao Yufan. Having been together for a long time, their coordination was seamless.
A flash of cold light, and Xiao Yufan also moved. He had already memorized the Tai Chi techniques, but this time he was using them in combat. He couldn’t help but feel a bit excited…
It was clear that although the two men’s attacks were fierce, they weren’t lethal. They seemed to be somewhat wary of Huangpu Xian’er, though Xiao Yufan couldn’t figure out why these two had targeted him.
One of the men suddenly leaped into the air, like a giant bullfrog springing up, covering four or five meters in an instant. Then, with a single-handed whip strike, he lashed out at Xiao Yufan. The power of the Qi Condensation realm was terrifying indeed!
*Slap…*
Xiao Yufan raised his right arm to block the attack. The man’s whip strike landed on Xiao Yufan’s hands, producing a series of air explosions, like a tire suddenly bursting on the road.
Such a fierce force made Xiao Yufan take the fight more seriously. Although the two men’s attacks weren’t lethal, they were still overwhelmingly powerful.
Tai Chi, when practiced, appears soft and weak. But when used against true masters, it becomes anything but soft—it is incredibly fierce.
As the saying goes, “Extremes meet.” Xiao Yufan had a deep understanding of Tai Chi. The softer the Tai Chi, the more explosive its force. So, in this clash, his arms were left somewhat numb.
In the blink of an eye, the three had exchanged hundreds of moves. Xiao Yufan wasn’t in a hurry to attack; he simply used the soft force of Tai Chi to neutralize their strikes. However, in the process, he also sustained significant injuries.
Using softness to overcome hardness and borrowing force to counter force sounds good in theory, but facing two Qi Condensation experts, even a Tai Chi master couldn’t remain entirely composed…
The two men were also somewhat amazed by Xiao Yufan’s strength. Even when working together, they could contend with a peak Qi Condensation expert. Yet now, against Xiao Yufan, they were at a disadvantage.
Seeing that they couldn’t break through Xiao Yufan’s defense, the two men didn’t panic. Instead, they quickly twisted their wrists, their palms fiercely lunging forward.
As their bodies followed their palms, the momentum was terrifying…
Facing this combined palm strike, Xiao Yufan didn’t show any intention of dodging. He stomped hard on the ground, the stone floor beneath him cracking instantly. The external force of an internal energy expert was naturally not weak.
Xiao Yufan’s palm suddenly clenched into a hammer, and his body surged forward, throwing a punch directly at one of the men’s faces.
This move was the “Skyward Hammer” from Tai Chi, one of the few aggressive techniques, and it was immensely powerful, with all his internal energy concentrated in his fist.
*Boom!*
Xiao Yufan’s fist collided with one of the men’s palms. The clash of two strong forces erupted into an even more intense explosion, as if the entire space was shaken by the energy surge.
“Damn, he’s strong,” was the only thought the two men had about Xiao Yufan. They suddenly realized they shouldn’t have acted so rashly. If they were defeated by this man, they would surely be laughed at by many of the younger generation in the Huangpu family.
Although this wasn’t a life-or-death battle, all three had unleashed their full strength. In just a few minutes of combat, Xiao Yufan hadn’t gained the upper hand, and neither had the two men gained any advantage.
The three separated momentarily, their feet tapping the ground as they quickly re-engaged.
The two men’s attacks grew increasingly fierce, and Xiao Yufan’s understanding of Tai Chi gradually reached its peak…
“You’re really strong!” one of the men said after five minutes, clutching his chest with a slight smile, not sparing any praise. They weren’t arrogant people; otherwise, they wouldn’t have been sent to protect Huangpu Xian’er.
“Getting your approval—should I be happy or not?” Xiao Yufan replied, though he was also injured, he maintained a calm demeanor. He didn’t want to show any weakness to these two.
“I think your strength could rank you in the top twenty among the younger generation of the Huangpu family!”
“Top twenty?” Xiao Yufan’s mouth twitched. He thought he was already much stronger than most, but he hadn’t expected that among the hidden talents of the Huangpu family, he would barely make it into the top twenty.
“I know why you’re here. I’m not that interested in the princess of the Huangpu family, so tell your people to stop bothering me!”
No matter how strong the Huangpu family was, it had nothing to do with Xiao Yufan. Just two random members had nearly injured him, and he didn’t want to be used by that woman.
Without waiting for a response, Xiao Yufan turned and walked away, though his steps were somewhat unsteady. If the fight had continued, he might have won, but the cost would have been too great.
“Old Seven, what should we do? Should we report this to the family head? Not only is this man strong, but we also can’t get past the young lady’s involvement.”
Frowning, the two men watched Xiao Yufan’s retreating figure, deep in thought. They were the same Old Seven and Old Nine who had seen Xiao Yufan carrying Huangpu Xian’er that day.
“Elder Shadow told us not to inform the family head about this. If we secretly report it, he’ll surely punish us severely!”
The other man spoke with a hint of fear, but they were in a dilemma. The young lady’s situation had already given them a headache, and today they had intended to bring Xiao Yufan back by force. They hadn’t expected that even the two of them together wouldn’t be his match…
“Didn’t Elder Shadow instruct us beforehand? We shouldn’t report this to the clan leader. If we secretly told them, Elder Shadow would definitely punish us severely!”
The other man said with visible apprehension. However, they were caught between a rock and a hard place. Concerned about matters regarding the young lady, their heads were already aching. Today, they had originally intended to pressure Xiao Yufan into returning, but they hadn’t expected that neither of them could defeat him.
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