Chapter 327: Too Slow
Qin Tuo pondered for a moment, then slowly said,
"Your young master’s Martial Extreme Fist is certainly ferocious and powerful."
Upon hearing this, a smug look immediately appeared on Huang Junchang’s face.
Huang Zhen couldn’t help but break into a happy smile. To him, praise from anyone else couldn’t hold a candle to a single compliment from Qin Tuo.
The members of the Huang Family also felt a great sense of pride, their eyes filled with deep admiration and approval as they looked at Huang Junchang.
However, Qin Tuo’s tone shifted as he continued,
"But while this fist technique is ferocious, its speed seems to be somewhat lacking."
At his words, everyone fell silent, frowning in contemplation.
Huang Zhen was also an Inner Strength Grandmaster, and of a higher rank than Huang Junchang, so he understood immediately upon hearing Qin Tuo’s assessment.
"Yes, Mr. Qin is absolutely right!"
Huang Zhen nodded, forced to admit that Qin Tuo had a point.
He had actually noticed it himself, albeit vaguely, while Huang Junchang was demonstrating.
While the technique had more than enough power, it was simply too slow.
Huang Junchang, however, was clearly unconvinced. He retorted irritably,
"Kid, you’re all talk! Saying my speed is slow? If you’ve got the guts, why don’t you come up here and try to take a couple of my punches! You dare?"
He stared provocatively at Qin Tuo, his eyes brimming with contempt.
Before Qin Tuo could even speak, Huang Zhen erupted in anger.
"You little bastard! How dare you speak to Mr. Qin like that! Apologize at once!"
But Huang Junchang just turned his head away, making it clear he had no intention of apologizing.
He had immense confidence in his Cultivation Technique and wouldn’t allow anyone to disparage it.
Qin Tuo, however, didn’t seem to mind. He smiled and said,
"Mr. Huang, as I said before, it’s perfectly normal for a young man to have a bit of an ego. You don’t need to scold him."
Huang Zhen, however, lowered his head, his face full of apology.
"Mr. Qin, this boy has been impertinent and even dared to challenge you. It’s simply outrageous!"
Huang Zhen was deeply unsettled, terrified of offending Qin Tuo and creating an unmanageable situation.
But Qin Tuo said nonchalantly,
"It’s nothing, Mr. Huang. Since he’s so insistent, I’ll exchange a few moves with him. He’ll understand soon enough."
A triumphant glint flashed in Huang Junchang’s eyes. ’This is exactly what I wanted. I’ll force him to fight, then beat him with my own strength and show my old man who’s right and who’s wrong.’
Huang Zhen, however, said with a worried expression,
"Mr. Qin, please, I must ask you to go easy on him!"
The others might not have understood Qin Tuo’s true strength, but how could Huang Zhen not?
The memory of Qin Tuo’s peerless, valiant performance on the tournament stage that day was still fresh in Huang Zhen’s mind.
Qin Tuo smiled and replied casually,
"Don’t worry, Mr. Huang. I know what I’m doing."
Hearing this, Huang Zhen was finally able to relax.
Huang Junchang, standing nearby, was fuming. ’Isn’t he just looking down on me, talking like that?’
He secretly made up his mind. ’I’ll beat him to a pulp later. Only that will quench this rage in my heart.’
Qin Tuo slowly walked to the center of the training grounds and stood face-to-face with Huang Junchang.
Huang Junchang’s eyes narrowed, his battle intent surging.
The onlookers all watched nervously, not daring to blink.
Finally, unable to restrain himself any longer, Huang Junchang stamped his foot and charged toward Qin Tuo!
"Let’s see you dodge now, kid! You dared to mock my speed? I swear I’ll knock your teeth out today!"
Huang Junchang was seething with frustration. He put his full strength into every punch, holding nothing back.
SWOOSH! SWOOSH! SWOOSH!
The speed of Huang Junchang’s punches seemed even faster than before, and they were packed with power.
It was clear he had gathered all his might, intending to teach Qin Tuo a lesson.
Qin Tuo, however, looked completely at ease, effortlessly using his Body Technique to evade the attacks.
The crowd gasped repeatedly, feeling as though Qin Tuo could be struck by Huang Junchang at any second.
Yet at every critical moment, he would float away and evade the blow!
Huang Zhen had witnessed Qin Tuo’s terrifying Body Technique before. He knew that no matter how powerful his son was, he would never be able to land a single blow on Qin Tuo.
Sure enough, after a short while, Huang Junchang was already panting with exhaustion, yet he hadn’t even managed to touch the hem of Qin Tuo’s clothes.
Huang Junchang gritted his teeth in anger and cursed,
"Qin! Do you only know how to dodge? If you’re a man, fight me head-on!"
But Qin Tuo replied airily,
"You’re mistaken. I’m merely dodging at a normal speed."
Hearing this, Huang Junchang flew into a rage.
"You’re lying through your teeth! If that’s true, why can’t I hit you?"
His question voiced the doubts in the hearts of the crowd; aside from Huang Zhen, very few could see the truth of the matter.
Qin Tuo smiled and explained,
"It’s because your speed is just too slow. Of course you can’t hit me."
That single sentence nearly made Huang Junchang faint from rage on the spot, his face turning ashen.
Qin Tuo continued,
"This is why having too much power is useless—it’s completely redundant. You would be better off sacrificing some of that power to increase your attack speed. You might see better results."
Hearing his explanation, many members of the Huang Family fell into deep thought.
Huang Zhen nodded to himself, utterly impressed with Qin Tuo.
He knew Qin Tuo was genuinely trying to guide his son. If Huang Junchang would only listen, the benefits would be unimaginable.
Huang Junchang, however, remained defiant.
"Qin, you’re just running your mouth! Who knows if you’re telling the truth or just making things up!"
It was clear he still believed Qin Tuo was just deliberately dodging. ’He’s just putting on an act in front of my father to make a name for himself.’
Qin Tuo didn’t seem to care in the slightest. He suddenly said,
"In that case, why don’t I give you a demonstration? Then you’ll understand."
Huang Junchang said irritably,
"You only know how to dodge, kid. You don’t even dare to fight me. What could you possibly demonstrate?"
Qin Tuo beckoned to Huang Junchang.
"Continue your attack. This time, I promise I won’t dodge. How about it?"
"Oh, really?"
Huang Junchang’s eyes lit up, a triumphant smile spreading across his face.
Those were the exact words he had been waiting to hear!