Martial Arts Across the Heavens: Becoming a Martial God Starting from the Big Boss in Tangshan

Chapter 244 I'm not on either side; I'm just here for the fun.

Chen Wen seemed very aggrieved upon hearing Yuan Shikai's words, and turned to look at Tao An and the others.

"See? I told you you couldn't make a move!"

"Brother Yuan doesn't even want us to speak!"

Tao An and the others were dumbfounded. Did Yuan Shikai mean that?

Yuan Shikai was so angry that he vomited blood.

But he couldn't really do anything to Chen Wen, nor did he dare, and he didn't have that much power.

With a gritted tooth, he flicked the tip of his sword and attacked the two Boxers again to vent his anger.

His swordsmanship was clean and crisp, every move a killing technique honed through real combat in the military.

Even with Chen Wen interfering, they managed to completely suppress the two brave and strong men in just a few moves.

Although the two men were brave and fearless, they were, after all, just Boxers, and were no match for a regular military general like Yuan Shikai.

He was about to be wounded by the sword.

"stop!"

A sharp shout came from inside the courtyard.

Immediately afterwards, a red figure leaped out from inside the courtyard wall. While in mid-air, a red-tasseled spear in his hand was already thrusting towards Yuan Shikai!

The shot came swiftly and fiercely, the tip piercing the air with a sharp whistling sound.

Yuan Shikai had just sheathed his sword and hadn't even had time to react when he felt a chilling killing intent rushing towards him.

His expression changed drastically. He pushed off with his feet and dodged to the side, while simultaneously brandishing his longsword again.

Clang!

Swords and spears clashed, sparks flying everywhere.

The spear struck the sword, causing Yuan Shikai's hand to go numb, and he had to take two steps back to regain his balance.

"Who goes there!"

Yuan Shikai regained his footing, his face ashen. He was already seething with anger, and now, seeing another expert launching a sneak attack, he was even more furious, his anger reaching a fever pitch.

But then, when he saw who it was, he couldn't help but exclaim in surprise.

The man landed, dressed in red with a yellow belt around his waist, holding a long spear, with raised eyebrows and an imposing air of heroism.

She was actually a young woman in her early twenties!

Her eyebrows were like distant mountains, her eyes like cold stars, and her oval face was as white as jade. Yet, there was a hint of fierceness between her brows, making her someone not to be underestimated.

"The one who will kill you!"

The woman in red landed without stopping, and with a flick of her wrist, her spear shot out like a serpent, the tip aimed straight for Yuan Shikai's throat!

Yuan Shikai quickly dodged to the side and parried with his sword. The woman's spear technique was fierce, each shot faster than the last, and in three consecutive moves, each aimed at a vital point.

Dangdang Dangdang!

Amidst the clanging of metal, Yuan Shikai staggered back three steps, momentarily overwhelmed and unable to breathe.

"What amazing marksmanship!"

Yuan Shikai was secretly alarmed, but he dared not be careless. He steadied himself and began to counterattack.

His swordsmanship was honed through real combat in the military; every move was clean and crisp, without a trace of affectation.

Once they have stabilized their position, they will immediately demonstrate their true strength.

The flash of sword light intertwined with the shadow of the spear.

The two exchanged blows in front of the courtyard gate, quickly going over a dozen moves together.

Yuan Shikai grew increasingly alarmed as the fighting continued.

This woman looks so young, yet her marksmanship is so seasoned!

Every thrust was filled with a ruthless, relentless spirit, clearly indicating someone who had seen blood!

The woman was also secretly surprised.

This corrupt official of the imperial court is quite skilled with his hands!

I thought I could take him down with just a few shots, but he turned out to be a tough nut to crack!

clang!

It was another head-on clash, and the two men each took three steps back.

Yuan Shikai stood with his sword drawn, coldly saying, "Who exactly are you? You attacked me without provocation, do you really think I wouldn't dare retaliate?"

The woman in red pointed her spear at the ground and sneered, "Without any reason? You lackeys of the imperial court, coming to our gate, do you really think I'm above the law?"

"I sent a visiting card!" Yuan Shikai roared. "It was your sect leader who invited us here!"

"I invited you here, not to let you swagger around at the door!" The woman in red retorted sharply. "My two senior brothers were injured so badly by you, how are you going to settle this score?"

Yuan Shikai laughed angrily: "They attacked first, am I supposed to just stand there and let them chop me down?"

"You!" The woman in red raised her eyebrows, flicked her spear, and was about to attack again.

"Alright, that's about enough!"

A lazy voice rang out.

Chen Wen had dismounted at some point and was leaning against the courtyard wall with his arms crossed, looking like he was watching a good show.

He glanced at Yuan Shikai, a playful smile playing on his lips: "Brother Yuan, your swordsmanship is quite impressive. After all that, you can't even take down a little girl?"

Yuan Shikai's face darkened.

He was, after all, an official appointed by the imperial court, the dignified commander of the newly established army. How could he save face when Chen Wen publicly mocked him like this?

"Brother Chen, don't just stand there and talk like you know nothing! This girl's marksmanship is incredibly skilled!"

"Oh?" Chen Wen raised an eyebrow, looking at the woman in red. "May I ask your name, young lady?"

The woman in red glanced at Chen Wen, clasped her hands in greeting, and replied, "Red Lantern Guardian, Senior Sister, Miao San Niang!"

"Miao San Niang—" Chen Wen nodded. "A good name, and her marksmanship is excellent too."

"Third Sister, this man is indeed a lackey of the imperial court. He's used to being arrogant and domineering. Don't stoop to his level."

Miao San Niang blushed slightly at his address of "San Niangzi," and an unnatural expression quickly flashed across her face.

Yuan Shikai almost spat out a mouthful of blood.

"Brother Chen! Which side are you on?!"

Chen Wen shrugged: "I'm not on either side, I'm just here to watch the show."

"Furthermore, Brother Yuan, don't let this interfere with important matters."

Yuan Shikai stared at Chen Wen with wide eyes, feeling that this guy had ill intentions.

His brows furrowed in anger, and his chest heaved with rage.

But there was nothing he could do; after all, he was just a lackey who did his bidding.

Chen Wen spoke, and he could only take a deep breath, forcefully suppress his anger, and take a step back, but he did not sheathe his sword.

Yuan Shikai looked at Miao Sanniang again and said in a deep voice, "I will say it again! I am Yuan Shikai! Today I am accompanying Doctor Chen on this visit!"

Miao San Niang snorted coldly, slammed her spear into the ground, the shaft sinking three-tenths of an inch into the soil.

"Don't try to intimidate me with your official power! What are you court lackeys up to? Do you think I don't know?"

Yuan Shikai's face darkened, and the anger he had just suppressed flared up again.

"It was your sect leader who said we should meet! Are we going to meet or not? If not, we're leaving!"

After saying that, he turned to leave.

"Brother Yuan!"

Chen Wen reached out to stop him, his tone calm: "Let me do it."

Yuan Shikai paused, frowned, and took a half-step back.

Chen Wen stepped forward, faced Miao San Niang, clasped his hands in a fist and bow, and smiled slightly: "San Niang, I am Chen Wen from Baozhilin. I would like to see the altar master. I have corresponded with the altar master before. Please make an exception for me."

Upon hearing this, Miao San Niang's gaze fell on Chen Wen's face.

A strange light flashed in her eyes, and she looked Chen Wen up and down for a long time before nodding slightly.

She turned her face away, cleared her throat, and her tone was much gentler than before: "Hmm—you're still the most polite."

After saying that, she glanced at Yuan Shikai sideways and curled her lip: "Unlike some people, who have low official rank but big airs."

Yuan Shikai's eyes widened: "You!"

Miao San Niang had already turned around, leaving behind the words: "Come with me, the altar master is waiting for you."

"6

She carried the gun and strode into the courtyard.

Yuan Shikai stood there, his face turning pale and then flushed.

Good guy.

The other party actually knew everything, including that they were coming today, and the altar master was already waiting inside.

That performance just now was a deliberate attempt to intimidate them!

Yuan Shikai, seething with anger, followed Chen Wen inside, and couldn't help but lower his voice, saying, "Brother Chen, you just want to find people to kill foreigners. It doesn't have to be these guys!"

"I can introduce you to the Gelaohui, secret societies, the Hongmen, and the Small Swords Society. Aren't they all more reliable than these Boxers?"