210: Chapter 210 Qin Yi vs. Si Hongfei (Part 2)

"Young Master Qin, are you sure you don't need to rest a bit?" Before Si Hongfei could respond, Si Yao, who was standing by, sized up Qin Yi curiously and continued, "Young Master Qin, your warm-up seems a bit excessive, doesn't it?"

"Yeah, Young Master Qin, it's still early. Why don't you take a break? Look, your clothes are completely soaked," Xing Zhenkun added with a smile.

Hearing this, Qin Yi just smiled faintly and waved his hand dismissively. "It's fine. Sweating a bit actually makes me feel more comfortable. It's getting late; let's settle this quickly. Maybe everyone can still go back for a nap."

"Haha, Young Master Qin has a good mindset. Alright, then we'll step aside and watch the fight." Seeing this, Si Yao said no more. But as she turned around, she lightly patted Si Hongfei's arm and whispered a reminder, "A-Fei, be careful. Don't force yourself if you can't hold on, understand?"

Having just witnessed the entire process of Qin Yi practicing his Cultivation Technique, Si Hongfei had already lost the Battle Intent he had yesterday. Although he was in the same Realm as Qin Yi, he was far from being Qin Yi's match in terms of both strength and boxing techniques. This battle was actually no longer necessary.

However, feeling the expectant gazes of Xing Zhenkun and the others, a sense of fear before the fight quietly sprouted in his heart. He suddenly shook his head, throwing the weak thought of surrendering without a fight out of his mind. How could he, Si Hongfei, back down at this moment?

Thus, Si Hongfei took a deep breath, cupped his fists toward Qin Yi, and said in a steady and firm voice, "Young Master Qin, your Cultivation Technique demonstration just now was truly eye-opening. I feel inferior. There was no need for us to fight anymore, but a gentleman's promise is worth a thousand gold pieces. Since I've accepted the challenge, how can I go back on my word? Young Master Qin, please give me some guidance!"

Qin Yi also returned the gesture, his face beaming with a smile as he replied, "Haha, Hongfei, you flatter me. That Cultivation Technique of mine is just for daily exercise; it's nothing sophisticated. If you're interested, we can have an in-depth exchange after the match."

Hearing Qin Yi say this, the others didn't react much, but Si Yao and Si Hongfei both showed expressions of disbelief.

Si Yao's expression became even more solemn, her brows furrowing slightly as she thought to herself: Who exactly is this Qin Yi? Looking at the Ancient Martial Arts Families across the land of Huaxia, which Family doesn't treat their secret Cultivation Techniques as supreme Family treasures? They aren't passed to non-blood relatives, not passed to women... in short, they set up all kinds of training barriers. This Qin Yi is not only outstanding in strength but also so open-minded and generous. He is truly rare.

Seeing Si Hongfei seemingly dazed, Qin Yi didn't know what he was thinking. He took a stance on his own and raised his hand, saying to him, "Hongfei, stop dazing. Let's begin."

Si Hongfei snapped out of it. Then, Qin Yi's eyes narrowed, he stepped forward, and his Aura suddenly surged. He clenched his right hand into a fist and threw a 'Crushing Fist' with the force of a thunderbolt. The wind from the punch was chilling, as if it had the power to shatter mountains and crack the earth. Everywhere it passed, the air was torn apart, letting out a sharp whistle that made one's blood run cold.

Seeing this, a sharp light burst from Si Hongfei's eyes. He was secretly alarmed; the power of Qin Yi's punch was not to be underestimated. He took a deep breath, spread his feet slightly, and stood as firmly as if he were rooted to the ground. After stabilizing his lower body, he clenched both fists, concentrated all his strength, and met the attack with a 'Heart-Piercing Elbow.' At this moment, his elbow seemed to turn into an iron hammer, crashing toward Qin Yi's fist with an unstoppable momentum.

"Bang!"

A dull thud rang out as the fist and elbow collided. A powerful air current erupted from the point of impact, sweeping wildly in all directions. The originally calm lake surface rippled with layers of waves under the impact of this air current.

Even though Qin Yi's strength was far superior to Si Hongfei's, the counterforce from this strike still made his arm feel slightly numb. Si Hongfei was also in a bad way; his arm hung down, trembling uncontrollably.

However, Qin Yi didn't retreat a single step. A hint of cunning flashed in his eyes. Using the counterforce, he kicked off the ground, and his figure blurred, circling to Si Hongfei's side like a ghost. Immediately after, his left leg swept out with a sharp whistling wind, aiming straight for Si Hongfei's lower body.

Si Hongfei also reacted with divine speed. He twisted his waist violently, spinning like a top. This spin not only skillfully dodged Qin Yi's sweep but also allowed his right fist to smash down. An 'Overhand Hammer' whistled through the air, smashing toward Qin Yi's chest.

Qin Yi was calm and unhurried. He propped his hand on the ground and raised his foot to meet Si Hongfei's downward fist. The two pushed off each other, creating distance once again.

Qin Yi raised his hand to brush the dust off his pants. A smile curled at the corner of his mouth as he looked at Si Hongfei and spoke slowly, "Hongfei, your strength is decent, but your flexibility is still lacking. Be careful now."

"Bring it on." Si Hongfei's fighting spirit was truly ignited by Qin Yi, and his gaze became fierce.

"Alright, take this!" After Qin Yi spoke, his figure changed again. For some reason, although he didn't know the Lost Ghost Steps movement technique, he couldn't help but subconsciously try to imitate it. Relying on his six-dimensional attributes that far exceeded a normal person's, he forced his movements to become as elusive as floating willow catkins. Every time, he perfectly dodged Si Hongfei's sharp attacks. At the same time, he launched continuous counterattacks. Every move was as swift as the wind and incredibly tricky, making it impossible to defend against.

The two moved rapidly across the open ground by the lake. As their figures interlaced, the sounds of fists and feet colliding were constant. Their speed grew faster and faster, and their movements became sharper. Every attack seemed intended to knock the opponent down, yet every time, it was skillfully neutralized. Xing Zhenkun and the others watched in stunned silence. People like them, who didn't understand martial arts, had only seen such scenes in Wuxia movies.

As time passed, Si Hongfei's clothes were soaked with sweat. Gradually, his physical strength began to fail, and he fell into a disadvantage. His breathing also began to grow heavy.

Not far away, Ye Qingcheng and Shen Jianan each held a pair of binoculars, focused on observing the two men clashing on the Music Square.

Shen Jianan's eyes narrowed slightly. With a hint of joy in her voice that was hard to detect, she whispered as if talking to herself, "It looks like Qin Yi is going to win this match."

Hearing this, Ye Qingcheng nodded slightly in agreement. A faint smile appeared on her face. "Mhm, indeed. In my opinion, Si Hongfei probably won't be able to block the next ten moves."

Just as they predicted, after another five intense exchanges between Qin Yi and Si Hongfei, Qin Yi landed a sharp whip kick squarely on Si Hongfei's arm.

Si Hongfei felt his arm go numb, and his body involuntarily retreated several steps. If it weren't for the railing behind him providing timely support, he would have almost fallen into the lake.

"Phew..." Si Hongfei glanced at the lake water behind him, stabilized himself, took a deep breath, and slowly exhaled the turbid air in his chest. A smile of helplessness mixed with relief appeared on his face. He looked at Qin Yi with eyes full of admiration, cupped his fists, and admitted defeat. "Young Master Qin, you win. Your strength is indeed above mine. I concede!"

Qin Yi also wiped the sweat from his forehead, a look of appreciation flashing in his eyes. He returned the gesture to Si Hongfei and said politely, "Hongfei, thank you for the match!"

At that moment, the System's notification sound rang out in Qin Yi's Sea of Consciousness.

[Ding! Congratulations to the host! Random Task—A youth not wild is a youth wasted! Task completed. Rewards: Strength +2, Endurance +1, Draw attempts +1!]

[Ding! Congratulations to the host! Detected Si Hongfei's favorability toward the host has increased by 20 points. Current favorability: 10!]

[Ding! Congratulations to the host! Detected Si Yao's favorability toward the host has increased by 10 points. Current favorability: 60!]

[Ding! Congratulations to the host! Detected Ye Qingcheng's favorability toward the host has increased by 10 points. Current favorability: 60!]

[Ding! Congratulations to the host! Detected Shen Jianan's favorability toward the host has increased by 10 points. Current favorability: 70!]

A series of System notifications rang out in Qin Yi's Sea of Consciousness, filling his heart with wild joy. He was almost walking on air.

Feeling the increase in his strength and endurance and the boost it gave to his power, he didn't feel the slightest bit of fatigue from the intense battle he just had. At this moment, Qin Yi was in high spirits, his entire body bursting with vitality.

Being in the Anjin Stage, Si Yao keenly sensed the change in Qin Yi's Aura. She walked forward curiously, with a hint of inquiry in her eyes. "Young Master Qin, why do I feel like your strength has improved again compared to just now?"

Qin Yi looked at her, his face beaming with a proud smile. "Haha, maybe fighting with Hongfei really gave me a lot of experience." He laughed sheepishly, masking his inner joy.

Unexpectedly, Chu Muyun, who hadn't said much, suddenly stepped forward. She stared at Qin Yi with curiosity in her eyes. "Young Master Qin, I have a question. I wonder if you can clear it up for me?"

"Oh? What's the question?" Qin Yi was slightly stunned, then asked curiously in return. The others also looked at Chu Muyun with curiosity, wondering what she wanted to ask.

Chu Muyun spoke after a moment of thought. "It's like this. I talked with Mu Xue last night, and she said she never heard about you knowing kung fu when you were in school. I'm curious, when did you learn all this? Why did you never show it at school?"

Facing Chu Muyun's question, Qin Yi didn't panic. He had long anticipated such a day and was prepared.

Qin Yi smiled calmly and responded composedly, "Actually, I started practicing martial arts very early. After all, martial arts are our Dragon Country's national art. What boy doesn't have a Wuxia dream when they're young? It's just that at school, I was surrounded by ordinary people who didn't know martial arts. If I showed it off easily in front of others, it would inevitably cause unnecessary talk and trouble. After all, as you saw just now, true martial arts are actually killing techniques. So, to avoid trouble, I've always kept a low profile."

Si Yao listened to Qin Yi's explanation and nodded in deep agreement. "Young Master Qin is right. As the saying goes, 'An ordinary man is innocent, but harboring a treasure makes him guilty.' Just like me, except for close acquaintances who know I'm from the Southwest Si Family and know martial arts, I've never revealed my strength in front of strangers."

Hearing the explanation from both of them, Chu Muyun was suddenly relieved. "I see. It seems I was overthinking." As she spoke, she waved her phone and then asked with a smile, "Young Master Qin, I recorded the video of your fight with Brother Hongfei just now. Can I show it to my younger sister, Mu Xue?"

"Of course. Since I chose to have the match in this park, I didn't intend to hide it," Qin Yi replied with a smile.

At that moment, Ye Ziming suddenly chimed in, "Really? Young Master Qin, then how about I post the video on Douyin? With that level of intensity just now, it'll definitely hit the trending searches!"

Unexpectedly, Qin Yi's face darkened, and he glared sternly at Ye Ziming. "You dare! Just keep it for yourself. Don't bring me trouble." He paused and then continued, "By the way, didn't you want to learn martial arts from me yesterday? Let's start right now."

Hearing this, Ye Ziming was suddenly dumbfounded. "Uh... now? Young Master Qin, aren't you tired?" He looked at Qin Yi in disbelief, thinking how could he still have the energy to teach martial arts right after a fight?

Qin Yi just gave him a flat look. "Tired? You want to learn martial arts but complain about being tired? Then don't learn." As he spoke, he turned and walked toward the lakeside. He raised his hand and traced a circle around the lake, commanding in the tone of a master, "Today's first lesson: a lap around the lake! I estimate one lap is about twelve or thirteen kilometers. I'll give you one hour. If you finish within an hour, I'll teach you a Cultivation Technique to strengthen your physique."

Ye Ziming looked around the lake and swallowed hard, a bad premonition suddenly rising in his heart. He looked at Qin Yi with a bitter face and said hesitantly, "Uh... Young Master Qin, can I..."

However, before he could finish, Qin Yi interrupted him, "No! Stop talking and go!" As Qin Yi spoke, he looked down at the time on his wristwatch and reminded him with a playful smile, "It's already 5:40. The timer has started."

"Sigh!" Ye Ziming sighed helplessly. He still braced himself and ran toward the steps...

"Young Master Ye, keep it up!" Xing Zhenkun shouted from behind him with a look of schadenfreude.

"Get lost!" Ye Ziming turned back and gave him the middle finger to express his resentment, then continued running.

Watching this scene from afar, Ye Qingcheng had an uncontrollable smile on her face, and her favorability toward Qin Yi increased a bit more.