Wuxia Fantasy: Starting with the Revitalization of the Beggars' Sect

A punch?

Lin Ye then realized that Xu Shou was testing his skills.

I'll give it a try. It seems I'll have to put in a lot of effort to satisfy him.

Lin Ye was about to throw a punch when he suddenly stopped.

Xu Shou seemed to see through Lin Ye's thoughts and said calmly, "Just do your best. Your fists and feet can't hurt me."

"In that case, Brother Xu, I apologize for the inconvenience."

With Xu Shou's words, Lin Ye no longer hesitated and threw a punch with all his might, aiming straight for Xu Shou's chest, but he still subconsciously held back three-tenths of his strength.

To everyone's surprise, Xu Shou did not dodge and took the punch head-on. The punch landed on Xu Shou's chest and disappeared without a trace.

"I told you, use all your strength. What's the difference between this and scratching an itch?"

Lin Ye didn't speak, but his eyes had become sharp.

Gathering all his strength, he threw another punch at Xu Shou's chest. Xu Shou took the punch head-on, his body swaying slightly, but he remained as immovable as a mountain.

Xu Shou laughed and said, "Let's do it again."

Lin Ye clicked his tongue in amazement. This time, he hadn't held back at all, yet his full-force attack had no effect.

And what level of master can Xu Shou become in the martial arts world? The martial arts world... it seems that it is not as easy to navigate as I imagined. I have really learned a lesson.

"You don't need to defeat me, just endure ten moves, and I won't say anything more. I've already given you two moves."

Xu Shou's voice came again. Lin Ye knew that he was unwilling to bully the weak. The implication was that he had already conceded two moves and would retaliate with the remaining eight.

Lin Ye was about to unleash the move "Regretful Dragon Soaring," but then he thought that the palm technique was too simple, relying solely on powerful palm force to win. He hadn't mastered it yet, and if he failed in one strike, he might expose a weakness. He was at a loss for what to do.

Seeing that he was hesitant to attack, Xu Shou knew that he must be thinking of a strategy, so he smiled and did not urge him.

Lin Ye suddenly laughed. Just now, after two punches, his thinking had become rigid. His opponent had cultivated for more than ten years and had the superior skill. He only needed to use his internal energy to defend against him, and he would not be able to attack him. He actually thought he could win by force.

Ultimately, it was a lack of experience.

Having figured it out, Lin Ye stopped delaying and went to greet them.

He threw a feint punch, then leaped up, flipped behind Xu Shou, and thrust out a punch in mid-air, striking Xu Shou's nape. It was the "Peng Tuan Jiu Tian" move from the Free and Unfettered Fist style.

Xu Shou was secretly amazed. He hadn't expected this kid to be able to use such exquisite footwork. The back of the neck is a vital point, so he dared not be careless. He clenched his fist and protected the back of his neck, using his forearm to block the punch.

Unexpectedly, Lin Ye leaped forward again, aiming straight for his throat. Xu Shou was secretly alarmed and blocked the attack with a palm strike, retaliating with a powerful and heavy Mountain-Splitting Palm. The palm wind howled, forcing Lin Ye back.

Xu Shou was still shaken. If that move had been even a fraction faster, his throat would have been severed. Fortunately, his opponent was clearly a novice and lacked experience.

"Good lad, every move is aimed at vital points."

Xu Shou couldn't help but curse.

However, this kid is indeed quite capable. If I underestimate him again like before, I'll definitely embarrass myself.

Lin Ye didn't answer, and leaped forward again. His Free and Easy Fist technique was elegant and unpredictable, extremely agile. Lin Ye would suddenly dart to the left, then advance to the right, and sometimes leap. Xu Shou didn't recognize this move and couldn't find a way to counter it for a while.

However, although Lin Ye's moves were exquisite, each move had a raw quality. Xu Shou saw this and knew that if the time went on, his opponent would definitely reveal a flaw.

He only needs to protect his vital points, and his opponent will be unable to attack him.

After exchanging several more blows, Lin Ye leaped back and stood in an open space, but then stopped attacking altogether.

Xu Shouqi asked, "Why have you stopped attacking?"

Lin Ye smiled and said, "Brother Xu, the ten moves are over."

Xu Shou was taken aback, then burst into laughter.

He was so captivated by the exquisite boxing technique that he hadn't paid attention. Now, upon reflection, he realized he had actually exchanged more than twenty blows with this kid.

"So Brother Lin has such skills. I was overthinking it. Indeed, heroes emerge from among the young."

Beggars' Sect disciples often travel and may have extraordinary encounters, so he had no reason to ask who Lin Ye's martial arts master was.

Lin Ye humbly replied, "It was Brother Xu who showed mercy. If we had really fought and exchanged a few more blows, I would have lost."

Lin Ye's words were true. After all, it was just a contest between the two sides. If they were to fight to the death, Xu Shou would probably have seized the opportunity to exploit a weakness before Lin Ye could finish using the thirty-six moves of the Free and Unfettered Fist.

If the opponent had attacked with a powerful and heavy Mountain-Splitting Palm at that time, I would probably have had no choice but to respond with the Dragon's Regret.

However, due to insufficient internal strength, the moves were not completed, and the outcome was still uncertain.

Xu Shou, however, was quite nonchalant, saying, "A loss is a loss, there's nothing to talk about."

The Beggars' Sect disciples were secretly astonished. They thought Lin Ye was only good at some martial arts, but they never expected him to be able to fight Brother Xu to a standstill.

The main reason is that he is still young and has a bright future ahead of him, which inspires everyone's respect.

Xu Shou asked seriously, "When do you plan to set off for the Western Regions this time?"

"I want to leave immediately."

Lin Ye feared that the Hai Sha faction members would come again, and that staying any longer might cause further trouble.

Xu Shou nodded, took out one tael of silver from his pocket, and handed it to Lin Ye.

"The journey is long, and I don't have much on me. You can take this with you for the road."

Lin Ye glanced at him, said nothing, and accepted the gift. He felt it would be impolite to refuse Brother Xu's concern.

He then bid farewell to his brothers in the Beggars' Sect and drifted away.

Watching the forest recede into the distance, Xu Shou suddenly let out a soft sigh:

"Brother Lin was a young hero, but alas..."

…………

After leaving the dilapidated temple, Lin Ye walked west along the path for six or seven miles. Suddenly, he felt hungry and realized he hadn't eaten breakfast. He heard the sound of flowing water nearby.

He came to the riverbank. The water was shallow and clear. He scooped up some water with a bamboo tube, took out two steamed buns from his "storage box," and ate them with the water.

Once the steamed bun was eaten, the hunger vanished instantly.

He found the steamed buns, which cost fifty coins each, to be more delicious than meat.

After painfully swallowing the last bite, Lin Ye rested for another fifteen minutes before continuing his journey.

The journey to the Western Regions was long and arduous, and there were no airplanes or trains in the world, so he didn't want to waste any more time.

After walking for another two miles, he suddenly heard someone calling him from behind. When he got closer, he saw that it was a disciple of the gang.

The man ran close by, already panting heavily.

"Brother Lin... you left... so quickly!"

"Why are you here?"

Lin Ye tossed the water bottle over. This man was also one of Brother Xu's men, a few years older than him, and their relationship was neither particularly good nor bad.

The man took the water bottle, drank it all in one gulp, and then said, "Brother Xu, Brother Xu told me to follow you, saying it would be good to have someone to look after you on the road."

"..."

This man's martial arts skills are mediocre, but in a real fight he could take on two or three ordinary men. Lin Ye didn't know what he could do to protect someone.

However, since it was Brother Xu who invited him, he couldn't show any disdain. He would find a chance to get rid of him later.

"Let's go."

Lin Ye walked ahead, and the disciple chuckled and followed.

The two traveled westward together, unaware that several pairs of eyes were secretly watching them from behind a bush not far away.

One of them said:

"Is that kid?"

"The voice is almost identical; it's the little kid, and he's the only one."

"Keep an eye on it."