Hearing Li Yitong's words, Chen Zheng felt a bit puzzled.

"So you're saying people at the Innate Realm will be at this grand martial arts competition?"

Li Yitong nodded. "Yes. The Su Family practices Bajiquan, and the Liu Family practices Baguazhang. Their younger generation members participating in this competition are all powerful experts at the Innate Realm!"

"But they probably can't beat you. The Tai Chi you practice isn't ordinary. It holds a unique place in the world of traditional martial arts."

"Besides, you're also at the Innate Realm. Our Li Family will definitely win this grand competition!"

As she spoke, Li Yitong let out a breath, her expression a mixture of relief and complexity.

Chen Zheng nodded, feeling very confident in his own strength. He had been able to sense his Inner Strength for a long time. Coupled with the system's latest reward, he had now reached the level of a Grandmaster. It was likely that almost no one in the entire traditional martial arts world was his match.

The two chatted as they walked inward, soon arriving before the main gate of the residence.

Just then, a young man stepped out from the gate.

"Cousin!" Li Yitong greeted him, frowning slightly.

"Well, well, if it isn't my dear cousin," the newcomer said with a short laugh. "Is this the hired expert our Li Family brought in this time? He doesn't look all that impressive to me."

His tone dripped with derision.

Li Yitong's eyes narrowed as she replied coolly, "Rest assured, Cousin. He's definitely stronger than you. A lot stronger."

"If you still think he's not up to the task, then feel free to enter the competition yourself. I hope you can win this for our Li Family!"

The young man's face stiffened. He wanted to say something but was choked by her retort. He could only scoff as he looked at Chen Zheng. "You're saying this person is stronger than me?"

"I refuse to believe it. Why don't we get on the stage and have a little match?"

Li Yitong gave him an odd look. "Cousin, aren't you being a little too conceited?"

"Hah! This isn't conceit, it's confidence!"

Just then, a middle-aged man walked over from the side. "Yi Yu, what is going on?"

Chen Zheng looked up. The middle-aged man wore a very stern expression, his face almost green. He looked like the classic, old-fashioned, and callous type.

"Dad! I was just curious about the skill of the hired expert our Li Family invited. He doesn't look very capable to me!"

The middle-aged man walked over and nodded at Li Yitong. "Yi Tong, it's been a few years, hasn't it?"

Li Yitong nodded. "Second Uncle, it's been about four or five years since we last met."

The middle-aged man then turned his gaze to Chen Zheng. "He really doesn't look like much. Yi Tong, do you truly believe someone like him can help our Li Family win the grand competition?"

"Even though we live in a civilized society, the martial world is still full of scammers."

Li Yitong frowned. "Second Uncle, that's a bit..."

She was already furious, but before she could finish, Chen Zheng cut her off. "As for my skill, why don't we find out with a match? In the traditional martial arts world, it's not a good look when your mouth is tougher than your fists. After all... we're martial artists, not stand-up comedians, right?"

These words showed the other party no courtesy whatsoever.

This young punk posturing was one thing, but is this old fool blind too? If I wasn't skilled, why would I be here as a hired expert? Do I just enjoy getting beaten up in the ring?

Just then, the system's voice sounded.

DING!

[Congratulations, Host, for triggering a choice!]

[Option 1: Let the Li Family feel your power! Reward: A villa in Magic Capital's Tianxi Bay!]

[Option 2: Stand-up comedy isn't a bad career choice! Subdue the Li Family with your eloquent speech! Reward: 30,000,000 in cash!]

Chen Zheng no longer cared about a mere thirty million in cash. Without a moment's hesitation, he selected the first option.

"Hah! Young people today are so arrogant and full of themselves!" Li Yitong's second uncle scoffed.

"Dad, enough talk. Just let me have a match with him. He may be young, but his words are incredibly arrogant!" Li Yiyu said immediately.

Li Yitong's second uncle nodded, granting his son permission for the match.

"Let's go! We'll head to the sparring ring, and then we'll see who's just all talk!"

Chen Zheng waved his hand dismissively. "Fighting you doesn't need to be so formal. We can just spar right here. Besides, I just finished eating. I could use the exercise to digest my food."

Hearing this, Li Yiyu's composure shattered instantly.

"Fine! Then let me teach you a lesson, you arrogant bastard!"

"Xingyi... Tiger-shaped Fist!"

The words had barely left his mouth when Li Yiyu unleashed his signature move on Chen Zheng. As his fists flew, they actually stirred the air with a whistling sound!

CRACK!

An explosive sound echoed in the air. Li Yiyu's fist shot straight toward Chen Zheng's face.

Standing to the side, Li Yitong had no intention of moving away. Her second uncle, however, stared intently at Chen Zheng, trying to see how he would counter.

But in the next second, he was stunned.

This young man isn't reacting at all. What's going on?

Indeed, faced with Li Yiyu's Tiger-shaped Fist, Chen Zheng showed no reaction whatsoever, not even a flicker of change in his expression.

Is he scared stiff by my Tiger-shaped Fist? Just as I thought, a total fraud! Li Yiyu sneered, putting even more force into his punch. If this punch landed, it could kill a bull instantly.

But just as his fist was less than three centimeters from Chen Zheng's face, Chen Zheng finally moved.

His figure blurred, and he simply slipped past. Li Yiyu was nearly sent tumbling forward by his own momentum.

What the—? How is he so fast?

Li Yiyu tried to stabilize himself, but it was already too late.

THUD!

A muffled sound rang out as Li Yiyu felt a sharp kick to his thigh. The next moment, his body was sent flying through the air.

"Ah!" he couldn't help but scream in pain while still airborne.

"Yi Yu!"

Li Yitong's second uncle rushed forward and caught his son, staggering back several steps after landing to dissipate the immense force.

"Ah... ah..." Li Yiyu clutched his thigh, his face twisted in agony. His heart, however, was filled with utter shock.

I'm at the peak of the Acquired Realm, yet he defeated me in a single move!

Li Yitong let out a helpless sigh. Her cousin was truly an embarrassment.

However... she hadn't been able to see Chen Zheng's move clearly either.

If he wasn't hiding his strength before, then he must have had another breakthrough recently! It hasn't been that long... Just how does he train? How can he break through so quickly?!

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