The crowd's gaze shifted to see Su Fan standing in the corner.
HIs figure was slim and frail-looking, as if a gust of wind could knock him down.
The people from Xu Lie's group were the first to burst into laughter.
A young disciple from the Fiery Fire Martial Arts Hall mocked Su Fan.
"Kid, you're barely grown, and you dare challenge the authority of our master? Even your headmaster is no match for my master, so what are you supposed to be?"
Another headmaster from a different martial hall seized the opportunity to ingratiate himself with Xu Lie, sneering at Su Fan.
"Master Xu is a true expert in cultivating True Qi, you naive brat don't even stand a chance against one of his moves. Do you think your life is too long or what?"
Xu Lie himself just sneered without giving Su Fan another look, as if he thought it worthless.
Chen Ruoshui gave Su Fan a meaningful glance, obviously not expecting him to have the guts to step forward in this critical situation.
She felt a sudden surge of respect for him.
"I from the Tai Chi Martial Hall thank you for your good intentions, but, Xu Lie is too powerful, you're no match for him, there's no need to humiliate yourself."
Chen Tai coughed twice and said weakly to Su Fan.
"Young fellow, I appreciate your kindness, but this task is out of your league, and you don't need to muddy the waters."
Then he looked back at Xu Lie.
"Master Xu, today it is Chen Tai who is inferior in skill, I will pack my bags within three days and leave Yang City."
Xu Lie let out a cold laugh.
"I originally thought you would fight to the death with me. I didn't expect you to be so spineless, just like your Tai Chi martial arts, unremarkable."
Though grief and anger filled Chen Tai's heart, he felt helpless before Xu Lie, a master of cultivating True Qi.
"After three days, there will be no more Tai Chi Martial Hall in Yang City, let's go."
Victorious, Xu Lie planned to leave with his head held high.
"Master Xu, you claim to be a first-rate expert, yet you're afraid to accept even the challenge of a junior like me?"
At that moment, Su Fan, whom everyone looked down upon, spoke up again.
"You arrogant little brat, my master has chosen not to stoop to your level, and you really think you're something?"
A group of people looked at Su Fan with eyes full of disdain.
Because they all thought Su Fan was way out of his depth.
That a master like Xu Lie didn't bother with him seemed only to inflate his hubris.
Chen Ruoshui was getting angry.
"Su Fan, do you think our Tai Chi Martial Hall hasn't been humiliated enough?"
"Wanting to challenge Xu Lie? Do you really think your Tai Chi skills are better than my father's?"
"Do you insist on dragging our hall's dignity through the mud?"
Chen Tai sighed without energy.
"Little Su, I know you mean well, but let's stop here."
Su Fan looked calmly at Chen Ruoshui as she lost her temper, speaking with composure.
"My Tai Chi skills may not be a match for Master Chen, but to defeat Xu Lie, it's more than enough."
Then, he simply turned to look at Xu Lie.
He extended his hand forward, making a welcoming gesture.
"Master Xu, please enlighten me."
Xu Lie frowned as he looked at Su Fan's serious expression.
Next to him, a disciple charged forward.
"Master, there's no need for you to deal with this ignorant fool personally, I will take care of him."
As he spoke, the disciple rushed at Su Fan
The martial arts of the Fiery Fire Martial Arts Hall were fierce and domineering, favoring direct attacks that overpower all techniques.
Without many sophisticated or fancy moves, just one powerful punch, the disciple aimed a heavy blow at Su Fan.
The punch was loud and powerful.
The flagstones under the disciple's feet shattered, and the fist came with a whistling wind.
"This man is Xu Lie's proudest student, the chief disciple of the Fiery Fire Martial Arts Hall; although he hasn't cultivated True Qi, he is nevertheless one of the top experts in Yang City, and this punch alone is enough to cripple the youngster."
"It's his own fault, he's beyond help."
The crowd looked at Su Fan with eyes full of mockery and indifference.