Chapter 110: A Man Fierce in Baguazhang! (1/2)
Chapter 110: A Man Fierce in Baguazhang!
When the doors open to reveal a group of people, Wang Chao’s first glance had been at the second person who had entered.
It was a giant man.
He was about 1.9 meters in stature and wore all black. Even his cloth shoes were black. The beard under his chin measured to around eight inches long and the sideburns on his cheeks had been quite dense as well.
He had open eyes that seemed to contain the fury of a dragon, his back was that of a tiger, and his waist like a bear. Both of his hands were large and long; if Zhang Fei from the Romance of the Three Kingdoms were to be reincarnated, this man would be he.
His entire person was fierce beyond fierce, but whenever he took a step, not a single sound could be heard as if he was a ghost that was floating across the ground. His long beard seemed to rise and fall with his movements almost like it was floating in the wind.
In Wang Chao’s eyes, this Zhang Fei like man walked similar to the way Lie Zi did in Zhuangzhi’s Lie Zi Riding the Wind.
“What amazing skill, this man’s skill with his leg has reached an unbelievable height.” Wang Chao observed the man with surprise.
“He may possibly be Cheng Shangming.” Chen Aiyang spoke gently from behind, instantly dispelling the awkward situation surrounding Wang Chao and Zhu Jia.
Taking in a deep breath, Wang Chao loosened his muscles and pores and gathered his Qi within himself. His eyes focused directly onto that man while at the same time, everything else began to fade from his sight.
The senses of a master of martial arts was extremely sensitive. In the past, when two experts shook hands, they would be able to determine in an instant just how wide of a gap there was without the need for fighting.
Ever since the man had entered the room, Wang Chao had his eyes on him. From what he could sense, such an opponent like this would definitely pose an extremely difficult challenge. If Wang Chao and he were to fight, then Wang Chao would not be guaranteed to win.
Meanwhile, Yagyu Suimei had stood up while Xu Zhen’s eyes honed in on him.
As long as one was a practitioner, they would be able to tell just how amazing this newcomer was. Even Chen Aiyang had let out a long exhale. Then, he was the very first person to walk out.
“Master Chen, you must know the reason why I am here today. Your Chenshi Corporation and our Chinese Revival Society have clashed many times for the foreign exchange export deals many times now. The last match, you defeated master Zhang Guangming, our party was forced to withdraw as per the conditions. But we cannot lose forever, this time, I’ve invited master Zhang Guangming’s fellow disciple, Cheng Shanming from Canada. He has a vendetta, and I am in charge of trying to win back the foreign exchange route from your Chenshi Corporation. So how about it, shall we bet one more time?”
The speaker was a small bespectacled man with a beer belly around the age of 50. This man was the vice-committee president of the Huaxing Chamber of Commerce, Shen Hong.
The Huaxing Chamber of Commerce was formed from the Hong Kong and Taiwanese business partners from the 1960 and 1970s. For the sake of preserving their profits, they formed a coalition which later expanded to such heights that they were able to eat up both the white and black sides of business. For the sake of business with the Strait of Malacca to Vietnam, Thailand, Myanmar, and Malaysia, who knows how many time they engaged in a battle with the Chenshi Corporation.
“A gamble is fine, but for the Chenshi Corporation, we must report to the elder for his approval first before anything can be planned. If the elder does not approve, then my brother will have no other choice, and the only solution is to see president Shen’s troops in the ocean fight us for it.” Chen Bin responded. Because of the fact that their two businesses have fought each other many times before, she did not have a good impression of them.
“Hahaha.” Shen Hong laughed with a twinkling light in his eyes. “I’ve heard that things have taken a bad turn for your Chenshi Corporation lately. With your elder falling ill and instigating a power struggle, I’m afraid that your brother and you will be chased out from the family. In the case that happens, then our Chinese Revival Society will open our doors for you two.”
“This something president Shen doesn’t need to worry about. I hope that this time, things won’t end up like last time. Losing two billion RMB and then having the Chinese Revival Society disbanding, to wander the southern part of Asia would be quite desolate.” Chen Bin revealed her canine teeth.
“Hmph!” Suddenly, the bulky and fierce-looking man took one heavy step forward. This single step had been so heavy that the ground underneath them quivered for a moment.
The two large stack of wine cups by the side of the lounge gave a frightening shake before finally tumbling down to the ground with a crashing sound as it shattered apart.
“Peng peng peng!” Red wine and glass splashed everywhere.
Everyone had turned to face their direction at the sounds of the crash. Originally, the introduction of the Chinese Revival Society had been a brief interlude to the party and did not affect it much. But after this Zhang Fei like person made a single step, he had made the corner he was in the focal point of the lounge.
“I care not for the grudge between the Chinese Revival Society or the Chenshi Corporation!” This man was the fellow younger martial brother of Zhang Guangming, the direct descendant of the Cheng sect’s Baguazhang, Cheng Shanming!
Cheng Shanming had cared not for the disturbance that his footstep had caused. Instead, his eyes glared at Wang Chao and spat out, “Are you the disciple of the Lee-style Taichi and Fishing Toad Jin, Chen Aiyang?”
Ever since he had entered the room, Cheng Shanming had noticed Wang Chao’s gaze on him. Wang Chao had focused his every being into observing Cheng Shangming, and so his presence, strength, spirit and many other details had been enough for Cheng Shanming to know that he was a master of martial arts.
Therefore, he had immediately mistook Wang Chao to be Chen Aiyang, the one who killed his martial brother.
Because Chen Aiyang was injured, his presence was lacking and his movements did not have the same grace. Thus, Cheng Shanming hadn’t paid attention to him.
“Master Cheng, that man is Chen Aiyang.” Seeing that Cheng Shanming had made the wrong guess, Shen Hong corrected him straight away.
Cheng Shanming’s eyebrows furrowed together as he turned to look at Chen Aiyang. “So you’re the master? It seems that you’re quite heavily injured. Hahaha, is that youngster your substitute for the match? That’s fine, the Cheng sect of Bagua has never committed any dark acts, neither have we harmed the innocent. Since you killed my martial brother, I naturally wish to take revenge! This is the natural law of the world, but I would hope that this youngster here does not get involved in this murky affair!”
Wang Chao took a step forward and shook his head, “Master Chen invited me this time because his injuries has left him unable to circulate his Jin at the moment. I am his replacement, so if there is anything you need, then it will be with me that will be fighting you this time.”
Cheng Shanming turned around abruptly, “Fine! We will fight first, but after he recovers, I will come again. Let’s go!”