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Chapter 373 Karate: Piercing Hand and Hand Chop
"Chairman, I just arrived at Yuanchen Group and am sitting in my office."

Xiao Sa first explained his situation, then deliberately lowered his voice, his tone carrying a hint of excitement.

"Here's what happened. Around 6:30 this morning, Chen Chen suddenly called me, acting all mysterious."

“He revealed some important information about the Noah Organization to me, and I think I should report this to you immediately.”

"Go ahead."

Fang Cheng listened as he sat down on the sofa and responded calmly.

"Yes."

Xiao Sa then began to speak at a slightly faster pace.

As expected.

The important intelligence he mentioned was also about Jia Liang being shot and killed inside the demolition building last night.

The specific details were roughly the same as what Xu Hao had said.

However, at the end, Xiaosa told another unexpected story.

"Noah Pharmaceuticals, a subsidiary of the Noah Organization, was broken into by a mysterious force last night, seemingly trying to steal experimental data."

Upon hearing this, Fang Cheng's expression finally showed a barely perceptible change.

"Noah Pharmaceuticals has been invaded?"

He repeated it softly to himself.

What a coincidence!

The head of an organization’s medical department has just been killed.

In the blink of an eye, the organization's pharmaceutical company was hacked.

To be honest, if he weren't the murderer himself, it would be hard for him not to connect the two things.

On the other end of the phone, a dashing voice continued, confirming his guess.

"Chen Chen revealed crucial information to me over the phone: the Noah executive who was killed was the actual head of the biological testing department at Noah Pharmaceuticals."

"It is said that he usually monitors the people involved in drug development and clinical trials. Even the few guardian elders of the Red Tiger Gang who have undergone physical modifications are under his jurisdiction."

“After the incident last night, Noah’s top management urgently summoned a group of organization members for a meeting overnight. Chen Chen was among them and only returned this morning.”

Upon hearing this, Fang Cheng's eyes narrowed slightly.

Noah convened a meeting and invited Chen Chen, who belonged to the peripheral forces.

However, Xu Hao, a formal member and a level-six cadre, was not notified.

This is obviously somewhat unreasonable.

Xiao Sa was unaware of Fang Cheng's thoughts and simply continued to faithfully report Chen Chen's analysis.

Chen Chen suspected that Noah Pharmaceuticals was hiding some unspeakable secrets, which might involve their core human experimentation project in China.

"And the mysterious force that infiltrated the building last night was most likely after these things."

He paused, his tone revealing a hint of doubt.

"President, Chen Chen once asked me indirectly whether Jia Liang's death was related to us."

I didn't give a direct answer; I just glossed over it.

Fang Cheng held the phone to his ear, his brows furrowing slightly. After a moment's thought, he slowly spoke:
"Aren."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Sa immediately responded respectfully:
"President, I'm listening."

"Please convey three things to Chen Chen for me."

Fang Cheng's calm voice came through the microphone:
"First, both you and he have been listed as suspicious targets by the Noah Organization and are on the intelligence department's internal investigation list."

"Secondly, the high-ranking official in charge of investigating this list was none other than Jia Liang, who had just passed away."

"third……"

Fang Cheng paused for a moment, his voice carrying an undeniable authority.

"You must warn him to restrain himself from all actions and behave himself during this period."

"Otherwise, if anything goes wrong, our Illuminati will immediately sever all ties with him and wipe out all past cooperation."

There was a brief silence on the other end of the phone, followed by Xiaosa's gasp.

"Yes, Chairman, I understand."

He's a smart man; his mind works much faster than Xu Hao's.

The chairman's words, seemingly a warning, were in fact an implicit admission that Jia Liang's death was inextricably linked to his side.

Even more likely, the mysterious intruder who stirred up trouble last night might be the chairman himself.

Fang Cheng didn't give him much time to speculate, but simply instructed him in the same serious tone:
"You too, be careful lately. Unless it's something extremely urgent, temporarily suspend your daily routine reports and reduce contact."

Xiao Sa felt a chill run down his spine and solemnly agreed.

The call ends here.

In the living room, the horror movie playing on the TV finally came to an end.

The eerie background music at the end was instantly replaced by the cheerful opening theme of a morning news program.

The female news anchor's energetic voice reports today's weather and traffic.

This forms a stark and absurd contrast to the dark world they had just experienced.

Fang Cheng tossed his phone onto the coffee table, leaned back, and sank deeply into the soft sofa.

My gaze may be fixed on the television screen, but my thoughts have already drifted elsewhere.

It seems that the aftermath of last night's incident is bigger than expected.

Overnight, the news spread almost throughout the entire underground world of Dongdu.

It even subtly involves higher-level secret struggles and conflicts of interest.

It's like throwing a pebble into a deep pool; now the ripples have spread and gradually become a huge whirlpool.

However, these things won't affect me for the time being.

He killed people simply to silence them and erase any traces that might expose him.

Fang Cheng had absolutely no interest in the experimental data that Noah Pharmaceuticals had hidden.

The bigger the commotion caused by that mysterious force, the more it can attract attention and confuse the public.

Upon careful recollection, Fang Cheng was certain that he had not left any obvious clues at the scene.

The only thing that might backfire is the investigation list that he took with him.

After all, Jia Liang was a high-ranking official specifically in charge of investigating internal traitors.

His death could easily be linked to the Noah organization and the mole incident.

Thinking of this, Fang Cheng opened the panel again, his gaze sweeping over the few notification messages that appeared last night.

[Jiu-Jitsu Experience +30]

Boxing Experience +10

[Sanda Experience +5]

During his battle with Jia Liang, in order to test the effect of the 60 points of agility attribute, he spent most of his time dodging and engaging in close combat, deliberately avoiding head-on clashes.

Therefore, there is very little experience gained in offensive skills such as boxing and Sanda.

On the contrary, Jiu-Jitsu, a special skill that focuses on deflecting force and grappling, saw its experience points increase significantly.

Fang Cheng glanced at it for a while, then gathered his chaotic thoughts.

He immediately stood up, picked up the broom and dustpan again, and continued his "cleaning" mission.

Instead of racking your brains trying to predict uncontrollable variables, it's better to spend more time improving your skills and strengthening yourself.

Who knows, one day I might awaken a new ability.

To truly erase all traces of myself, so that I can disappear from this city without a trace.

....................................

One p.m.

Jiangdong District, Global Elite Fighting Club.

Sunlight streamed through the huge floor-to-ceiling windows, making the light blue PVC floor of Training Hall No. 2 appear somewhat dazzling.

This is the dedicated teaching area for the karate department.

On one side of the hall hangs the "Dojo-kun" inscription and a portrait of Funakoshi Gichin, the founder of the Shotokan school.

Dozens of students, dressed in pristine white uniforms and belts of different colors, are training in groups according to their respective weight classes.

From the direction of the target came dull thuds of punches and kicks.

On the other side, they were practicing routines based on the "form".

"Hey-ha-" "Hey-ha-"

The trainees moved in perfect unison, accompanied by shouts that rose and fell in intensity, creating a powerful and energetic atmosphere.

And in a corner of the hall.

Shen Haoming, the head coach of the karate department, is explaining the basics to several new students.

Fang Cheng was also among them.

"Our fighting philosophy in the Shotokan school emphasizes a single, decisive blow, and the 'hand chop' is one of the key techniques for achieving combat objectives."

Shen Haoming stood tall and straight, and his newly promoted black belt fourth dan gave him an air of arrogance in every gesture.

He raised his right hand, fingers together and outstretched, his palm instantly transforming into the shape of a drawn blade.

"Hand knives are generally divided into two types: the tip knife and the side knife."

"Hand-tip knife, also known as 'hand-piercing knife'."

As he spoke, he suddenly thrust his arm forward, his fingertips making a few imaginary taps in the air.

"As the name suggests, it means using your fingertips to stab the target."

"This action is very dangerous. It requires extremely high finger strength, as well as mastering certain preparatory postures and protective techniques."

"Otherwise, before the enemy is even injured, your own finger bones will break first."

He glanced at the new trainees in front of him, noticing the curious expressions on their faces, and spoke with a hint of disdain:
"To be honest with you, in a proper fighting competition, it is strictly forbidden to attack vital organs such as the throat and eyeballs."

"Therefore, the practicality of the piercing hand is almost zero, and its power is far less than that of a jab. Learning this move is actually not very useful for you."

In his view, this was more like a street brawl or a performance skill that old-school martial artists would show off.

However, as soon as he finished speaking, Fang Cheng, who had been listening silently, spoke up.

"Coach Shen, thank you for your help. I'd like to learn this."

Fang Cheng spoke calmly, but the seriousness in his eyes was something Shen Haoming couldn't ignore.

"Are you sure? This kind of training is painful and inefficient."

Shen Haoming frowned slightly and looked Fang Cheng over again.

If it weren't for the chairman's special consideration for this kid, he wouldn't have bothered to waste his breath and kindly guide this strange fellow who had infiltrated the student ranks.

But this kid insists on learning this flashy but impractical stuff.

"I am sure."

Fang Cheng nodded without offering further explanation.

For him, the rules of the game were meaningless; every move he learned was for the purpose of killing.

The ruthless and deadly technique of the piercing hand, which strikes directly at vital points, suited his purposes perfectly.

Seeing Fang Cheng's insistence, Shen Haoming didn't say anything more.

I could only patiently begin explaining the steps and techniques for generating force.

He even went so far as to mention a method for exercising his fingers, which he claimed was his unique secret technique.

Seeing that Fang Cheng was listening very attentively, as if he had memorized every detail.

Shen Haoming shook his head inwardly, then quickly steered the conversation back on track.

"Alright, next up is the side-hand sword, which is the key to our Shotokan-ryu hand techniques!"

"That is what we usually call a hand chop, which is to chop with the outer side of the palm."

Shen Haoming's hand gestures kept changing, his palms moving up and down as he explained:

"Hold your five fingers together like this, with the fingertips slightly bent towards the palm, forming an arc similar to a 'curved knife'."

"It can attack outwards, inwards, or downwards, targeting the enemy's temples, jaw, or carotid artery, and is divided into 'inner hand knife' and 'outer hand knife'."

To demonstrate its power, Shen Haoming asked the students to bring a pine board that was at least two fingers thick.

Shen Haoming took the wooden board and held it up with one hand.

He took a deep breath, focused his energy in his dantian, lowered his body slightly, and pulled his right arm back.

His entire demeanor became solemn in that instant.

The next second, he used his waist and abdomen to twist his body!
"drink!"

A short, powerful shout echoed across a corner of the training field.

His palm drew a sharp afterimage in the air, striking the center of the wooden board precisely.

"Snapped!!"

A crisp cracking sound rang out, and the thick wooden board seemed to have been chopped by an axe, breaking in two and scattering fragments everywhere.

At the break, the wood shavings are clearly visible.

Pah pah pah pah——

The surrounding new trainees stared in disbelief, then burst into enthusiastic applause, their eyes filled with admiration as they looked at Shen Haoming.

They whispered among themselves, eager to master this incredibly cool skill.

Seeing this, Fang Cheng smiled and clapped in response.

Shen Haoming's hand-knife technique was indeed quite powerful.

But in his view, it's more about the skillful use of the wood grain.

It's nowhere near as satisfying as using pure fist power to explode.

Of course, comparing oneself to ordinary people is really unfair...

Seeing that Fang Cheng also showed admiration, Shen Haoming immediately revealed a smug look on his face.

He was clearly very satisfied with the effect of his demonstration.

Shen Haoming tossed the broken wooden plank aside and began disassembling it.

"When practicing hand strikes, beginners should first practice shadowboxing to get a feel for the power generated by pushing off the ground, rotating the waist, and extending the shoulder..."

"Watch closely the way I exert force... Remember, your arm should be like a flexible whip, not a stiff iron rod!"

"During practice, the principle of starting lightly and gradually increasing the intensity and speed should be followed to ensure the correctness of the movements and the penetration of the force..."

After Shen Haoming finished explaining, he let several new students come forward to try it.

The group tried to imitate the previous movements, waving their arms in the air, but their movements were crooked, weak, and lacked any real spirit.

"Waist! I've said it so many times, the power comes from the waist!"

Shen Haoming bluntly pointed out the errors one by one:

"Your arms are too stiff. You must relax when you practice!"

Finally, it was Fang Cheng's turn.

He stood there, recalling every detail of Shen Haoming's demonstration, his muscle memory beginning to simulate it on its own.

As the thought crossed my mind, I lowered my center of gravity, pulled my arm back, and then lashed it out swiftly like a whip.

call!
There was no shout, but his arm sliced ​​through the air, creating a sharp gust of wind.

The movements were standard, the power was applied smoothly, and the execution was clean and efficient.

For the first time, Shen Haoming's previously somewhat impatient expression showed a slight change.

He nodded slightly and said in a deep voice:

"Not bad, the power delivery is very smooth."

"But be careful to lock your wrist at the moment of the strike, and your fingers should not be curled or too straight, so that the power is not dispersed."

Although he appeared to be calmly giving instructions, a wave of emotion was stirring within Shen Haoming's heart.

Damn it, this kid, no wonder he's the club's top sparring partner and the guy who won the outstanding employee award!
Not only is he physically fit, but his comprehension is also ridiculously high.

For an ordinary person to master the "hand chop" move, it would take at least half a month of practice.

He only watched it once, and he actually mastered the basic tricks of generating force.

"What a pity..."

Shen Haoming shook his head inwardly.

If this kid could focus all his energy on karate, become a disciple of our Shotokan and concentrate on competing, he would definitely be a gem sent from heaven.

With his careful guidance, it's not impossible for him to become a grandmaster in the future.

Although Shen Haoming had conflicts and grudges with Fang Cheng in the past.

But such trivial matters have long since faded away with time spent together.

However, the reason he was willing to teach Fang Cheng so patiently was...

The main reason is that Chairman Shen greatly admires this young man.

(End of this chapter)