Chapter - 494 A Gentleman is Gullible Because of His Righteous Conduct (3) (1/2)

Zhang Wuji replied, ”These are part of Taijiquan technique bestowed to me by my Tai Shifu, the 'luan huan jue' [secret of the random circles]. The main point is the circles made by the left hand. Although this man surnamed Song came from Wudang, I don't think he has mastery over the most refined of these principles.”

With this new idea in his mind, Fan Yao was confident he could defeat Song Qingshu. However, after two streak victories, Song Qingshu was entitled to take a rest according to the competition rules. Therefore, Fan Yao must wait for him to reenter the stage before he could come forward and challenge him.

All this time Zhao Min was standing close to them. With a faint smile on her face, she looks extremely delighted. Zhang Wuji shifted to get closer to her and asked in low voice, ”Min Mei, what is it? Why do you look so happy?”

Zhao Min's jade-like cheeks blushed. Hanging her head low, she whispered, ”You taught Fan You Shi these several martial art techniques only to break Song Qingshu's arm. Why didn't you teach him something to take the life of that person surnamed Song?”

Zhang Wuji replied, ”Although Song Qingshu has done much evil, he is, after all, my Da Shibo's [first martial (older) uncle] only beloved child. It will be up to Da Shibo to discipline him. If I told Fan You Shi to take his life, I would have been unfair to Da Shibo.”

Zhao Min said with a laugh, ”If you have him killed, Zhou Jia Jiejie [older sister from Zhou family] would become a widow. Then you can rekindle the old flame. Wouldn't that be marvelous?”

Zhang Wuji laughed. ”Would you allow me to do that?” he asked.

Zhao Min smiled and replied, ”I wouldn't think of not allowing you. I'll just wait till you turn double-minded again [orig. 'san xin liang yi' – three hearts, two intentions], then she'd use her fingers to poke five holes on your chest.”

While Zhang Wuji was discussing counterattack measure with Fan Yao, and talking and joking with Zhao Min, Song Qingshu had retreated to his wooden shelter under the protection of the eight Emei female disciples. The crowd of heroes saw how hair-raising and ruthlessly he killed his two opponents just now. They could not help but feeling frightened; they were not willing to go down the arena and thus subjected themselves to the danger.

A moment later, in a leisure manner Song Qingshu returned to the arena. Cupping his fists he said, ”I [orig. zai4xia4 – under] have had enough rest. I am ready to take any hero who would like to give me some instructions.”

Fan Yao called out, ”Let me ask for some advice from Emei Pai's marvelous skill.” He was just about to jump into the arena when suddenly a grey shadow flashed by and stopped right in front of Song Qingshu. He turned toward Fan Yao and said, ”Fan Dashi, please let me try first.” This person's manner was very dignified. He stood with his feet sturdily grounded. His attitude was guarded. He was the Wudang Er Xia [second hero], Yu Lianzhou.

Seeing that Yu Lianzhou rushed over, and realizing he was Jiaozhu's martial uncle, Fan Yao felt it was inappropriate to argue with him. He said, ”The Ol' Fan is lucky today to be able to see Yu Er Xia's Wudang divine skill.”

”I do not dare,” Yu Lianzhou replied.