Chapter 326: Giving a Few Pointers
Huang Zhen explained with a smile,
"Mr. Qin, you may not know this, but the Martial Artist Convention is actually a grand event held by all the martial arts families and sects of the two Southwest provinces. It’s also a place for martial artists to properly exchange pointers on their skills."
Qin Tuo nodded and asked,
"Then what kind of people participate in this Martial Artist Convention?"
Huang Zhen continued,
"Generally speaking, the participants are young people from the major sects and families. The Martial Artist Convention is held once a year, and the organizer is Medicine King Valley."
Hearing this, Qin Tuo was slightly surprised. He hadn’t expected the Martial Artist Convention to be organized by Medicine King Valley.
He also vaguely guessed its purpose: ’It must be to encourage young Martial Artists.’
Sure enough, Huang Zhen continued,
"Medicine King Valley rewards the winners of the Martial Artist Convention. At the same time, they also use the opportunity to promote their medicinal pills. Often, some very rare treasures and medicinal ingredients will appear."
Qin Tuo’s heart was stirred upon hearing this. He thought, ’If I participate in this Martial Artist Convention, won’t I be able to obtain those treasures from Medicine King Valley?’
So, he quickly asked,
"Mr. Huang, I was wondering, can I participate in this Martial Artist Convention?"
Everyone around was a little stunned, not expecting Qin Tuo to be interested in the Martial Artist Convention.
But when Huang Junchang heard this, he shot Qin Tuo a look of contempt!
Clearly, he felt that Qin Tuo was far inferior to him. ’Even if he goes to the Martial Artist Convention, he won’t get a good ranking. He’s just fishing for fame!’
Huang Zhen, however, nodded without hesitation and said with a laugh,
"Of course you can, Mr. Qin. Anyone from the two Southwest provinces who is under thirty-five is eligible to participate. But old men like us don’t have a chance."
As he spoke, he shook his head with a wry smile.
Obviously, they were also very envious of the treasures offered by Medicine King Valley. But unfortunately, bound by the age limit, they could only watch helplessly.
Qin Tuo committed this to memory. He had indeed become quite interested in this Martial Artist Convention.
Seeing that Qin Tuo seemed to genuinely want to participate in the Martial Artist Convention, Huang Zhen immediately put on a smile and said flatteringly,
"Mr. Qin, if you were to participate in the Martial Artist Convention, then there’s no need for a competition at all! The final victor would be none other than you!"
Elder Lin at his side also nodded and said with a sycophantic smile,
"That’s right! Mr. Qin, if you participated in the Martial Artist Convention, wouldn’t that just be bullying the others? Haha!"
Hearing his own father and Elder Lin praise Qin Tuo so extravagantly, Huang Junchang, who was standing to the side, rolled his eyes in annoyance. He desperately wanted to mock Qin Tuo.
But one look at Huang Zhen’s expression and he knew that if he spoke rashly, he would only get a scolding.
So, he kept thinking of a chance to teach Qin Tuo a proper lesson and show him not to be so arrogant.
At this moment, Qin Tuo suddenly asked another question.
"By the way, Mr. Huang, do you know when the Martial Artist Convention is held?"
Huang Zhen scratched his head and said with a wry smile,
"Mr. Qin, to be honest with you, I’ll have to ask my son about that."
He immediately shot a stern glance in his son’s direction, but Huang Junchang ignored him.
Huang Zhen said irritably,
"You little brat, didn’t you hear Mr. Qin’s question? Hurry up and answer!"
Thus, Huang Junchang could only respond helplessly.
"The Martial Artist Convention is in one week..."
He looked resentful, thinking to himself, ’So what if Qin Tuo knows when the Martial Artist Convention is? Does he really dare to participate?’
Qin Tuo silently committed the time to memory, completely ignoring Huang Junchang’s teeth-gritting expression.
A while later, after dinner was finished, Qin Tuo was about to leave when Huang Zhen grabbed him. With an earnest look on his face, he said,
"Mr. Qin, we finally have this rare opportunity today. I must ask you to give my son a few pointers!"
Huang Junchang, at his side, finally couldn’t help but frown and say,
"Dad, why are you putting this guy on such a pedestal? In my opinion, he’s all talk and no substance. Don’t let him fool you!"
Huang Zhen cursed irritably,
"You little brat, how dare you talk like that? Apologize to Mr. Qin at once!"
Seeing Huang Zhen lose his temper again, Huang Junchang shrank back and didn’t dare to speak rashly again.
Originally, Qin Tuo had no interest in giving Huang Junchang pointers. However, he ultimately couldn’t resist the earnest pleading of Huang Zhen and Elder Lin, who had completely humbled themselves.
So, Qin Tuo nodded and said,
"Alright, I’ll give him a few casual pointers."
When Huang Junchang, who was standing nearby, heard this, he couldn’t help but feel a surge of anger.
"Mr. Qin, this way to the training grounds in the backyard, please!"
Huang Zhen made a welcoming gesture and led the way with a broad smile on his face.
After arriving at the training grounds, Huang Zhen waved his hand and said,
"Son, show us what you’ve got. Let Mr. Qin give you a critique afterward."
Huang Junchang smiled coldly and said,
"Alright, Dad. In a moment, I’d like to see just how this Qin fellow plans to critique me."
With a confident smile, he walked directly into the center of the grounds.
WHOOSH WHOOSH WHOOSH!
He was seen executing a Cultivation Technique from the Martial Extreme Sect. Every fist and palm held considerable power.
Moreover, the wind whipped about between his fists and palms, a clear sign of his immense and heavy force!
In the middle of the training grounds were several thick stone tablets used by the Huang Family Martial Artists for their daily practice. The hardest tablet was a full foot thick.
At this moment, as Huang Junchang’s strikes grew heavier toward the end of his routine, he suddenly slammed a palm into a large stone tablet before him.
BOOM!
The stone tablet actually shattered on impact, exploding into a cloud of stone fragments.
This scene left everyone watching in utter astonishment!
Elder Lin’s eyes shone, and he couldn’t help but exclaim,
"Heavens, the Second Young Master is truly gifted! To have already reached the rank of a First-Grade Grandmaster at such an age is simply incredible!"
With Elder Lin starting the praise, the surrounding members of the Huang Family also began to flatter him, giving him thumbs-ups.
"That’s right, the Second Young Master is amazing! I doubt there are many his age who are so outstanding!"
"Congratulations, Patriarch! He’s an Inner Strength Grandmaster! He must be the youngest Grandmaster in our family’s history, right?"
Hearing the voices of praise all around, Huang Zhen’s smile never left his face. He felt extremely proud.
But when he looked at Qin Tuo beside him, his expression was calm and composed, as if he hadn’t been impressed by Huang Junchang’s performance at all.
Huang Zhen smiled and said,
"Mr. Qin, would you please critique my son’s performance?"
Qin Tuo thought for a moment, then nodded.
Huang Zhen’s eyes immediately lit up, and he pricked up his ears to listen carefully.
Everyone present, including Huang Junchang himself, narrowed their eyes, wanting to hear what exactly Qin Tuo would say.