The match has begun!
"Drink--!" Master Zhang charged forward with great momentum, executing a jumping kick right from the start, which Yan Yulong narrowly dodged by sidestepping.
Master Zhang chuckled as he unleashed a flurry of kicks—side kicks, hook kicks, and push kicks—constantly changing his attack angles. Yan Yulong nimbly evaded them, using his arms to block those he couldn't avoid. After dozens of exchanges, Master Zhang surprisingly hadn't landed a single kick.
Frustration boiled within him, veins bulging on his forehead as his technique began to falter.
"Tsk tsk, is that all you've got?" Yan Yulong taunted with a smug smile while shaking out his arms.
Master Zhang was furious, clenching his fists with murderous intent in his eyes. He shouted and unleashed his ultimate move—Double Leg Roundhouse Kicks!
"Xiao Zhang! Stop!" Master Tan exclaimed in shock; he couldn't believe Master Zhang was using such a ruthless technique against a novice! It was utterly inappropriate!
Blinded by rage, Master Zhang ignored the warning and continued to kick fiercely.
Yan Yulong dodged the first few kicks and then used both hands to block one powerful kick aimed at him. Seizing the moment while Master Zhang's balance was off, Yan Yulong swiftly turned and executed a clean spinning kick that struck Master Zhang squarely in the face—
Pfft! Master Zhang spat out saliva as his face contorted from the impact. With a thud, the fifth-degree black belt master was knocked down by a single move.
"Wow—" The crowd gasped collectively in astonishment.
Master Tan was stunned, completely forgetting to count down.
With the outcome decided, Yan Yulong leisurely removed the bandages from his hands and tossed them to the ground, looking impossibly cool.
"Did I win?" he asked, and Master Tan nodded in a daze, still unable to close his mouth.
"Then thank you for your guidance." Yan Yulong waved his hand at the unconscious Master Zhang, put on his shoes, grabbed his coat, and pulled the equally stunned Xia Xihe out the door. "Let's go."
Xia Xihe snapped back to reality and whispered, "I... I haven't changed my clothes yet..."
"Then go change now."
Over here, Master Tan finally found his bearings and hurriedly called out, "Wait... wait a minute!"
"What is it?" Yan Yulong turned around impatiently.
"Um... have you learned any martial arts before?" Seeing his comprehension ability and dodging skills, Master Tan was convinced that he must have a solid foundation in martial arts.
"I haven't learned anything." Yan Yulong raised an eyebrow and said, "Is there a problem?"
"None..." Master Tan watched him and Xia Xihe walk away, murmuring, "This young man is truly a rare martial arts genius. If he can be properly trained, he will surely achieve great things in the future..."
"Master Tan! Let's not talk about that now..." an apprentice interjected.
"What is it?"
"Look at Master Zhang; he seems to be in serious trouble..."
"Uh?" Master Tan looked down and saw Master Zhang starting to convulse, foam coming from his mouth... The dojo was suddenly thrown into chaos—
"Oh my God—call an ambulance quickly!"
"Who has a phone?!!
"Quick, someone come here!!"
Xia Xihe, who was changing clothes in the dressing room, seemed to sense the commotion. He looked out the window and couldn't help but shiver.
Vroom vroom vroom... A motorcycle sped by, kicking up dust and debris from the ground. Wearing a helmet, Xia Xihe sat behind Yan Yulong, fearfully clutching his waist.
With a screech, the vehicle came to a stop.
Xia Xihe quickly released his grip and lifted his head.
"This is...?" Xia Xihe took off his hat and stared in astonishment at the sign on the massive archway.
"The Botanical Garden," Yan Yulong replied.
"Huh?" Xia Xihe never expected that he would be brought to such a "proper" place, and he couldn't help but look at him with new eyes. Yan Yulong pulled him along to buy tickets, and they entered the garden together.
On either side of the road facing the entrance was a patch of Tri-Color Tulips, with red, yellow, and purple colors perfectly complementing the lush green leaves.
"What do you want to see?" Yan Yulong asked while holding a map. Xia Xihe, who was admiring the flowers, paused for a moment and blushed as he replied:
"I don't mind; you can decide."
"Then let's start here." Yan Yulong walked into the adjacent Cactus garden.
The area is filled with various types of Cacti, some as small as a finger, while others are as tall as three stories. Some Cacti are blooming with cute yellow and pink flowers.
Tourists are taking photos in front of the largest Cactus in the courtyard, while a young guide is introducing the types and characteristics of this Cactus. Xia Xihe and Yan Yulong also gather around to join the excitement.
Yan Yulong looks up at it and sighs, "Wow, it's really big."
The young female guide, rarely encountering such a handsome guy, feels her heart flutter and takes the initiative to chat, "This is a wild Cactus from Mexico, which can grow up to twenty meters tall. This one is of average height and has been around for over fifty years."
"Hmm..." Yan Yulong steps back a bit to observe closely. Xia Xihe cannot tell that this usually sleepy student would be interested in biological knowledge; he looks at Yan Yulong with admiration.
"This one looks like..." Yan Yulong ponders, and the guide smiles brightly and asks, "Like what?"
Xia Xihe also waits for him to express his thoughts. Yan Yulong points at the towering Cactus with a big smile and says to Xia Xihe, "Look at the shape of this Cactus; doesn't it look like a certain something?"
Pfft—! A nearby uncle drinking juice sprays it out upon hearing this, and everyone else freezes.
The guide's face turns red and pale with embarrassment, and Xia Xihe is left speechless.
Yan Yulong continues with another surprising remark, "These two cacti down here together look like..."
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