Chapter 237: Li Wuming

In the evening, after dinner, Yan Shining was supposed to drive Yan Hong to the Spring and Autumn Clinic for a check-up, but after thinking it over, Xia Yu stopped Yan Shining, who was about to leave, and decided to go with them.

After all, they would be leaving Xiangjiang for a period of time. Given the long-standing relationship, Xia Yu had developed a good rapport with the Li family of the Spring and Autumn Clinic, and it was only natural to inform them in person.

Of course, the most important reason was that Xia Yu needed his personal bodyguard Yan Shining to accompany him abroad, no matter what.

Yan Hong was still undergoing treatment and was taken to the Spring and Autumn Clinic every few days by Yan Shining for check-ups. However, once Yan Shining left with Xia Yu, it would be problematic, and it was likely that the driver Xie Ping'an would have to take Yan Hong alone.

For these reasons, Xia Yu decided to go personally, not only to inform them but also to maintain the relationship, as friendships are built through interaction.

Soon, Xia Yu's car arrived at the entrance of the Spring and Autumn Clinic. Hearing the familiar sound of the engine, Li Chunqiu emerged from behind the screen inside the house.

When he saw Xia Yu coming out along with Yan Shining and his son, Li Chunqiu's kind face broke into an even more radiant smile.

"Mr. Xia, you've come too!"

Li Chunqiu nodded to Yan Shining and then turned to Xia Yu, gently stroking his long white beard and smiling faintly.

"Master, I'm here to bother you again!"

Xia Yu responded with a hearty laugh and spoke loudly.

"Hehe, welcome. I'm happy to see you every day. Don't say you're bothering me. Come in and have a seat."

Li Chunqiu said cheerfully and led Xia Yu and the others inside.

"Mr. Xia, I'll check Yan Hong first. You can sit anywhere."

As Li Chunqiu examined Yan Hong, both Yan Shining and Xia Yu heard sounds coming from the courtyard, which seemed like fighting noises.

They both knew that Li Chunqiu's eldest son, Li Wuyang, practiced martial arts daily, but the sounds of a single person practicing and the sounds of a fight were completely different. Clearly, there was a fight happening inside.

So, who could Li Wuyang be fighting with so late, and in their own courtyard?

Both were surprised and curious, exchanging glances before heading towards the courtyard.

As soon as Xia Yu entered the courtyard, he saw two burly men fiercely fighting, one of whom was Li Wuyang.

During the fight, Xia Yu noticed that the other adult man also resembled Li Wuyang. He immediately had a guess; it seemed that Li Chunqiu had mentioned he had a younger son. Could this be him?

The two men fighting had noticed Yan Shining and Xia Yu's arrival, but they continued to fight, seemingly indifferent to their presence.

At this moment, the middle-aged man, who was presumably Li Chunqiu's younger son, was pushed back by a Taiji brush technique from Li Wuyang but quickly resumed his attack.

"Ha!"

The man moved his body, slightly bending his legs, leaning forward, glaring fiercely, with his hands bent like a tiger roaring in the mountains, and with a roar, he leapt towards Li Wuyang with a powerful attack.

"Tiger Form Fist!"

Yan Shining, standing beside Xia Yu, spoke in a serious tone, his eyes fixed on the man's movements.

In Chinese martial arts, Xingyi and Bajiquan are known for their strong offensive power. The Tiger Form Fist, which the middle-aged man used, was evidently practiced to a high level. Even from a distance, Yan Shining could feel the fierce momentum radiating from him, as though a tiger was descending the mountain. What profound skills!

In over thirty years, Yan Shining had only seen a similar level of Xingyi once before, when an elder from the military had demonstrated it, easily defeating ten skilled soldiers and impressing everyone.

Unfortunately, that elder seemed to be selecting candidates and did not find a suitable one. The only person he took notice of was Yan Shining, but as Yan Shining had already learned Bajiquan, the elder left disappointed.

It was unexpected to see Xingyi at a comparable level now, appearing in a middle-aged man. This was truly incredible!

The talent was undoubtedly formidable, and the skill of this man was even greater!

Even without a direct fight, after some contemplation, Yan Shining made a judgment. Despite his reluctance to admit it, his intuition told him this was the truth.

Li Wuyang, who was previously evenly matched, now showed signs of decline!

Yan Shining could see it, but Xia Yu could not. Curious, he asked Yan Shining quietly, "Brother Yan, who is stronger among them?"

"The one fighting Li Wuyang has the upper hand now," Yan Shining said honestly, though he was somewhat diplomatic, knowing that even though they were fighting, skilled practitioners with refined senses could hear their conversation.

"How does he compare to you?" Xia Yu asked.

"Only by fighting can we know!"

This question touched upon the dignity of martial artists. Although he felt the middle-aged man was stronger, Yan Shining would not admit it outright without a fight, so he spoke solemnly.

"Oh? Then let's have a match!"

Just as Yan Shining finished speaking, the middle-aged man fighting Li Wuyang struck him back with a Snake Form Fist and then, using his legs to push off, rushed towards Yan Shining.

"Boss, step aside. I'll have a go with him!"

The middle-aged man warned before attacking, so Yan Shining immediately focused his attention and said to Xia Yu before rushing forward.

"Bang bang bang…"

The two engaged in a fierce fight, the sounds of their arms and fists clashing reaching Xia Yu's ears. Watching their intense battle, Xia Yu felt a rush of excitement.

However, Xia Yu was also concerned about Yan Shining's safety, as he was his personal bodyguard, and he naturally didn't want him to get hurt.

At this moment, Li Wuyang, who had been pushed back, came to Xia Yu's side with an apologetic expression and said, "Mr. Xia, this is my younger brother Wuming. He's obsessed with martial arts and likes to exchange techniques with experts. Please don't mind, and they both understand the importance of controlling their strength."

Seeing Li Wuyang, who was sweating profusely but appeared refreshed, Xia Yu relaxed and smiled, "Brother Li, so this is your younger brother. I was wondering why he looked so much like you. You've mentioned him many times, but this is the first time I'm seeing him."

"Haha, he was traveling in Southeast Asia to exchange martial arts techniques. He only just returned yesterday. We haven't seen him for almost half a year."

Li Wuyang laughed, showing a hint of helplessness, as if he also had no solution for his younger brother.

"Bajiquan against Xingyi, the clash is intense!"

Li Wuyang looked at the fight between Yan Shining and Li Wuming, noting that it was even more intense than his own fight. He couldn't help but praise.

Xia Yu nodded in agreement, even as a novice, he could discern some of the situation from the surface.

Li Wuyang practiced Taiji like him, and naturally, there was a difference between Taiji and Xingyi, as well as Bajiquan versus Xingyi.

"Wuming, that's enough. Yan Shining is not like you, who has nothing to do all day. He still has to ensure Mr. Xia's safety."

After a while, seeing that the fight between them was escalating, Li Wuyang called out loudly to stop them.

"Bang!"

With Li Wuyang's words, Yan Shining and Li Wuming both threw a final punch, separating and standing, facing each other.

"That was refreshing! Haha!"

"You're very strong!"

"Hahaha!"

The two complimented each other and smiled, clearly having become much closer, as if they were good friends now.

"Bajiquan Yan Shining!"

"Xingyi Li Wuming!"

The two introduced themselves formally with a fist salute.

Afterwards, they walked back to Xia Yu and Li Wuyang with smiles.