Chapter Twenty: Red Sleeve Forest

  "It wasn't me who made the first move, it was you who secretly plotted against me!" Wang Chan smiled slightly, but his heart was also a bit depressed. He had already withdrawn his hand just now, binding himself, but he still didn't expect that Lei Xing's foundation was so weak.

  It's also these young masters who were born with a silver spoon, although they have the conditions to practice martial arts, but growing up in such families, which one is not spoiled since childhood? Which parents would let their children suffer so much under their noses? Even if Lei Xing was an exception, being obsessed with martial arts, he wouldn't be as hardworking as himself, training day and night, tempering his body, it's normal to have some basic skills.

  "Alright, alright! They say a true master doesn't show mercy when they make their move. One of my instructors also told me that if you don't yield on the spot, you shouldn't hold back with your hands. You're indeed just like what Zhou Lin said, a master. I was a bit too slow to react earlier, please don't mind."

  He was barefoot, wearing a loose-fitting martial arts suit, with a buzz cut and a tall, muscular build. His skin was fair, his features were regular and angular, and he exuded an air of youthful vitality, looking like a relatively outgoing person.

  At this time, Lei Xing obviously still hadn't fully recovered from the previous scene, his eyes constantly darting back and forth between Wang Chan's hands and the door panel against the wall. When he spoke, his face was a picture of bitter melon, matching the remaining shocked expression on his face, completely like someone who had been frightened out of their wits.

  "It seems that your master is a sensible person." Feeling that Lei Xing opposite him wasn't a difficult person to get along with, the little unfamiliar feeling in his heart was slowly disappearing. Wang Chan smiled and said: "I rarely fight with people, let alone high-level masters, I don't dare to be one. But you should be fine now, right?"

  Lei Xing let out a loud hum, turned around and grabbed a large towel to wipe his face with clear water. He then sat down heavily on the sofa, his eyes gleaming with a fierce light as he stared fixedly at Wang Chan from afar.

  "In my entire life, no one has ever dared to treat me like you just did. Just now, you made me feel what it's like to be on the verge of death. It seems that my more than 10 years of legwork have been in vain. Compared to you, I'm afraid I won't even be able to withstand a single move. No wonder Old Master always said that true masters are often found among ordinary people!"

  Lei Xing said, his expression becoming increasingly dejected, seemingly having been heavily impacted by Wang Chan: "Ah! What kind of kung fu have you practiced? You don't even have any muscle on your body, how can you possibly have such great strength? Do you know that my half door panel is made of solid wood, wrapped with copper skin inside and out, weighing at least over 600 catties? Good grief, it's like you're holding a bundle of straw in your hand!"

  "You're actually doing very well, the things you've learned are genuine, and the poking foot flip fist and Shaolin Twelve Road kicking leg suit you! You can adapt to the environment, take the initiative, and it's clear that you have a high level of combat talent, and your reaction is quick. In the future, as long as you spend more time on basic skills, you'll be able to kick with power." Wang Chan nodded and smiled, speaking sincerely and practically.

  "Actually, I told Zhou Lin about my purpose for coming this time, don't know when I can go to work?"

  Wang Chan spoke straightforwardly, seeing Lei Xing being struck by himself not lightly, with a look of distress and disarray, he hastily changed the subject, saying what was on his mind at the moment.

  "With your genuine skills, I won't let you slip away. My sister is currently in need of someone like you. Tomorrow morning, I'll take you to meet her. You still have to pass my elder sister's test though." Suddenly, Lei Xing thought of something amusing and burst out laughing, standing up straight from the sofa, his disappointed expression instantly gone.

  "Let me tell you the truth, my sister's gym is a top-notch fitness center in the country, and the people who come and go are either rich or noble. If you can impress my sister with your skills, making money will be a small matter, but more importantly, you'll have the opportunity to meet many influential people, which will be beneficial for your future development! After all, Old Zhou and I have some connections, he came to me for help, so I couldn't not give him face. Moreover, his daughter is now one of my sister's top performers in that area, helping you is like helping myself."

  Lei Xing rubbed his face vigorously and headed downstairs. "You're not a local, so stay here tonight and we'll head out together tomorrow. Go take a bath first, then when the sky darkens, I'll take you out for a stroll to help you get familiar with the place."

  The facilities in the Lei Xing family were extremely comprehensive, even luxurious. The water used for bathing was directly drawn from a hot spring deep underground, with suitable temperature and rich mineral content. Just that one function, the luxurious bathtub, opened up Wang Chan's eyes, while also making him secretly vigilant, constantly reminding himself.

  "It has always been the case in this world that it is easy to go from thrift to extravagance, but difficult to go from extravagance to thrift. Born in hardship and died in comfort! For people like us who cultivate our character and nurture our nature, we rely on a single breath of integrity in our chest. Without desires, we can be strong and courageous, advancing bravely and making progress without any obstacles. We absolutely cannot be blinded by the five colors and sink into them. The lotus flower emerges from the muddy water yet remains unsoiled. I should also know that when there is a tiger on the mountain, I should head towards the tiger mountain. It should be like this! Naturally, we can turn harm into benefit, and take this surging red dust as a whetstone to sharpen our fist method spirit."

  Although a practitioner of martial arts does not need to always immerse himself in bitter water, the worldly expectations are too many and too complicated. Once he loses control of his own mind, relaxes his demands on himself, and subtly changes, it won't take long for him to be corrupted by the luxurious life of wine and women.

  At that time, no matter who will thoroughly fall into this big dye vat in the world, and it's hard to fill the desire, what's the point of talking about pursuit and martial arts!!!

  However, the essence of martial arts lies in one's character, and what is being tempered is also one's character. As the saying goes, "In the midst of chaos, fortune and disaster are self-evident." In times of crisis, there exist not only dangers that can reduce one to dust, but also opportunities that can bring about immense benefits beyond one's wildest imagination.

  One thought is heaven, one thought is hell, the key lies in your own choice.

  After thoroughly cleaning up his personal hygiene, Wang Chan took a bath and walked out of the villa feeling refreshed. Just then, he saw Lei Xing drive up in an open-top two-seater sports car, loudly inviting him to get in.

  "Wang Chan, don't be so formal. My friendship with Zhou Lin is his own, and mine with you is yours alone. Considering your age isn't much older than mine, yet you have real skills - no pretenses about it. I think you're a good person to get along with, let's just be friends then. However, when we're together, don't hold back either; whenever there's time, point out a few moves for me."

  Lei Xing's personality was quite prominent, and his words were not polite, but the tone of his speech had a sincere flavor that fell comfortably on Wang Chan's ears. He knew that this young master from a noble family had taken a liking to his martial arts skills and wanted to befriend him, which was also an opportunity that wasn't too big or too small.

  In ancient times, whether it was reading books or practicing martial arts, the most orthodox path in the end was to serve those in power. Isn't there an old saying that goes "Literary talent can bring peace to the world with a stroke of the pen, while martial prowess can conquer the universe on horseback"? "Mastering literary and military skills is a gift for the imperial family." This is also China's tradition of "scholars" that has continued for thousands of years.

  Of course, by now there are hardly any emperors or kings left, and even if there were, it's unlikely that someone like Wang Chan would really attach himself to some power. However, in order to get along with the world and not be too isolated, it's also impossible to be completely self-sufficient. If one can use their own abilities to make connections with a few decently powerful people, it will also make things easier for oneself in the future.

  Wang Chan didn't bother with formalities with Lei Xing and pulled open the car door, plopping himself down inside. Not caring a bit about Lei Xing's background!

  "I knew it! From now on, I'll consider you as a buddy. Come on, let's go eat, I'll take you to a great place."

  Lei Xing had never met anyone like Wang Chan before. He didn't talk much, nor was he pretentious or insincere. His way of doing things was almost identical to his boxing style - straightforward and uncomplicated. Unlike others who were overly cautious and flattering around him, Wang Chan was refreshingly direct, even if it made people feel a bit uneasy at first. However, as they spent more time together, Lei Xing found himself feeling that Wang Chan's words and actions were all genuine and effortless, leaving no room for ill feelings to arise. Unconsciously, he began to take an interest in this unusual person.

  At this moment, Lei Xing laughed and drove the car directly out of the villa area to the highway outside after Wang Chan closed the car door.

  Lei Xing's driving skills were excellent, and as soon as the car rushed onto the highway, it accelerated to over 180 miles per hour in just a few seconds, shortening the journey that took Zhou Lin over 20 minutes in the afternoon to just one-third of the time. In no time at all, they had crossed the big bridge spanning the river and arrived in the city.

  As he saw more and more cars on the road ahead, Lei Xing slowed down a bit, but still maintained a speed of around 100 yards per hour. Although this was just a light tap on the accelerator for his limited-edition Ferrari sports car, it was already far beyond the limit on city streets.

  Fortunately, the car did not enter the downtown area, but instead got on the ring road, along the Yangtze River, and drove straight out of the city's edge. It turned into a fork in the road and arrived at a large lake after about half an hour. In the distance, a large group of ancient buildings with flying eaves could be seen nestled among the mountains and waters, with lush vegetation and sparkling lights that shone like gold.

  Circling halfway around the lake, there are three huge white marble archways, next to which a large bluestone several people high has been carved with cinnabar with three big characters "Hongxiu Lin"

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