Chapter 34: Chapter 34: Initial Introduction to the Martial Arts World of Wu! A Billion-Dollar Big Business!

“When I heard you lost our friendly match, I couldn’t help but rush over to challenge you myself!”

“This is Elder Liu, a master in the world of traditional martial arts!”

Chen Zheng smiled and waved his hand. “Today has been a real eye-opener. It’s my first time meeting so many people from the traditional martial arts community!”

Li Yitong looked a little embarrassed. “My family is rather combative. I apologize for that!”

After saying this, her expression turned serious. “Chen Zheng, I actually came here today because there’s something else I need your help with!”

Chen Zheng was startled for a moment. “Help?”

Li Yitong and Li Yifeng are clearly from a prominent family in the traditional martial arts community, and this Elder Liu is a master, too! Why would they come to me for help?

Li Yitong nodded. “Yes. It’s a bit complicated to explain. Since it’s already noon, shall we find a restaurant and discuss it over lunch?”

Chen Zheng agreed without a second thought. “Sure, I’d actually like to learn more about the traditional martial arts community!”

The group soon arrived at the Yun City Grand Hotel.

After they entered a private room and sat down, Li Yitong began, “Chen Zheng, how much do you know about the traditional martial arts community?”

Chen Zheng shrugged. “Almost nothing!”

My Tai Chi was a reward from the system. If it weren’t for that, I would never have come into contact with such a mysterious group of people. If I had to say what I know, it would only be what Wei Zixuan told me last night—that people in the traditional martial arts community aren’t bound by secular rules and can even have harems…

Li Yitong nodded, not doubting his words in the slightest.

After all, Tai Chi held a special place within traditional martial arts.

Unlike other traditional martial arts, which were passed down through family lineages, arts like Tai Chi and Shaolin Kung Fu were almost exclusively practiced by ascetics.

The two worlds had practically no interaction with each other.

Therefore, it was understandable that Chen Zheng wasn’t familiar with the traditional martial arts community.

“It’s not that special, really,” Li Yitong began to explain. “You can think of the traditional martial arts community as just a group of people who love practicing martial arts.”

“The reason I’m asking for your help is actually related to them!”

“Here’s the situation…”

After listening to Li Yitong’s explanation, Chen Zheng finally understood why they needed his help.

In Magic Capital, there were three major traditional martial arts families.

One was Li Yitong’s family, which practiced Xing Yi Quan. The other two were the Baji Quan and Baguazhang families.

All three were lineages that had been passed down for over a hundred years.

A rule passed down from their ancestors stipulated that a competition must be held every three years.

The victorious family would receive twenty percent of the other two families’ profits!

Similar rules existed among families in other cities as well.

It was because of this rule that the various families within the traditional martial arts community had been able to maintain relative peace in a modern, harmonious society.

And the great family tournament in Magic Capital was about to begin.

Chen Zheng scratched his head. “So, you want me to help the Li Family win this tournament?”

As he spoke, he couldn’t help but chuckle. So, they’re just asking me to come help them fight!

“Exactly!” Li Yitong nodded. “It’s my father who wants to ask for your help!”

Chen Zheng was puzzled. “I’m not part of the Li Family. Can I still represent you in the tournament?”

Li Yitong nodded. “This tournament has been going on for many years. The only restriction is that the younger generation under the age of thirty can participate.”

“Because it’s always the same people competing, the results often don’t change even after several tournaments.”

“So, the rules were changed. Each family can now choose a few outsiders to participate.”

Chen Zheng nodded. “Then… what do I get for representing the Li Family as an outsider?”

Li Yitong smiled. “One billion!”

“As long as you can win the tournament, our Li Family will pay you one billion yuan as a reward!”

Hearing this, Chen Zheng was completely stunned.

One billion! Not ten yuan!

Although he was worth three billion due to his thirty percent stake in Dahong Real Estate, that was all in assets. The liquid cash he had on hand was only around ten million.

And now, if he won this tournament, he could get one billion yuan!

These traditional martial arts families really live up to their reputation!

Seeing Chen Zheng remain silent, Li Yitong thought he was dissatisfied with the reward and added, “If you think it’s too little, we can negotiate!”

Chen Zheng immediately waved his hands. “It’s plenty! It’s plenty!”

He then sat up straight. “Actually, the reward isn’t important. The most important thing is that we’re friends, and friends should help each other!”

After all, you’re the ones paying!

Hearing his words, Li Yitong breathed a sigh of relief and smiled. “Then, thank you!”

Chen Zheng waved his hand dismissively. “Don’t mention it. It’s what I should do!”

The serious business was settled in less than ten minutes.

Just then, the waiter began bringing in the dishes.

As they ate, no one brought up the matter again.

「At the same time.」

Liu Qianqian had just finished her job interview at Dahong Real Estate. Walking out of the building, she couldn’t suppress her smile.

Her interview today had gone incredibly smoothly.

Moreover, her new colleagues were all very kind to her. It feels like one big family! A company that gives off such a warm feeling is a truly good company!

What made her happiest was that right after the interview, the HR department had processed her onboarding documents.

Even though she hadn’t graduated yet, she was already an official employee of Dahong Real Estate!

Moreover, HR told her that her interview was so outstanding that she was being admitted on an exceptional basis. She would have no probation period and would become an official employee right away!

Just as Liu Qianqian was about to call Chen Zheng to share the good news, she received a video call invitation from Yang Xiu.

When she answered, she nearly fainted.

She saw her parents tied to chairs, their faces deathly pale.

Beside them, Yang Xiu stared at the camera with a sinister grimace. “Ha, I didn’t think you’d actually answer. Good. Say goodbye to your parents. They’re about to leave this world!”

Liu Qianqian immediately broke down, tears streaming uncontrollably from her eyes. “Yang Xiu, what the hell do you want?! Let my parents go!”

Yang Xiu laughed hysterically, looking completely unhinged.

“Liu Qianqian, this is the price for ruining my future! I’m going to get my revenge!”

Liu Qianqian was frantic. “Yang Xiu! Yang Xiu! Calm down! What are you planning to do?! Don’t do anything rash!”

Hearing her pleas, Yang Xiu burst into laughter, waving a small knife erratically.

Looking at Liu Qianqian’s agony, Yang Xiu felt an immense sense of satisfaction. I’ve finally become a successful person, someone who can control the lives of others!

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