Hong Kong Film: Starting Undercover from the Five Tigers!

"Liu Wenhao is awesome!"

Zhang Li and his companions left dejectedly, not forgetting to utter a threat before they went: "You wait, this isn't over!"

"Xiao Hao, you almost lost just now." After the competition, Master Chen was still shaken.

"I know," Liu Wenhao said, wiping his sweat. "I was too impatient."

"This is what I wanted to tell you," Old Master Ma said as he approached. "Recent events have made your mind unstable. If this continues, it will really affect your progress in martial arts."

Liu Wenhao nodded. Indeed, recent events had made him somewhat restless.

"Master, what should I do?"

"Calm your mind." Mr. Ma only said two words, "No matter how others evaluate you, you must maintain inner peace."

As they were talking, Manager Wang rushed in.

"Mr. Liu, something's happened!" Manager Wang exclaimed anxiously. "Johnson has made a new move!"

"What new move?"

"They released a video, openly challenging you!" Manager Wang pulled out his phone. "And the people who came this time are even more formidable!"

On the phone screen, Johnson is speaking eloquently in front of the camera.

"Liu Wenhao questioned our abilities, didn't he? Fine, let's let our strength speak for itself." Johnson looked smug. "This time, I've brought a true world-class fighter—Jason the Black Panther!"

The camera pans to a Black man. He is tall, muscular, and exudes a dangerous aura.

“Jason has maintained an amazing record throughout his professional career, 27 wins and 0 losses, 25 of which were by knockout,” Johnson introduced. “If Liu Wenhao really has the ability, then come and challenge him!”

After watching the video, Liu Wenhao felt unprecedented pressure. This Jason looked even more terrifying than Tom Anderson.

"Mr. Liu, this is really dangerous," Manager Wang said worriedly. "Should we refuse?"

"Refuse?" Liu Wenhao retorted. "If I refuse, wouldn't that confirm what they said?"

"but…"

"No buts," Liu Wenhao interrupted him. "Since they want to compete, then let's compete!"

Mr. Ma looked at Liu Wenhao, a hint of worry flashing in his eyes. This Jason is indeed very strong; with Liu Wenhao's current level, his chances of winning are slim.

“Xiao Hao, this time is different from before,” Mr. Ma said. “Jason is a real professional killer; his goal is to take down his opponent.”

"Master, do you really think I'll lose?"

Chapter 1265: Finding Someone!

“It’s not that I think you’ll lose, but I’m worried you’ll get injured.” Mr. Ma’s expression was very serious. “Professional fighting is different from our usual matches. A slight mistake could have serious consequences.”

These words made Liu Wenhao fall into deep thought. He had indeed not considered the possibility of injury.

"But if I don't accept the challenge, the voices questioning Chinese martial arts will only grow louder," Liu Wenhao said.

Master Chen nodded in agreement: "Indeed, backing down now would be detrimental to the entire martial arts community."

“Then let’s prepare for battle.” Mr. Ma finally made the decision. “But Xiao Hao, I have a request.”

"any request?"

"During this period, you must train exactly according to my schedule. You cannot have any private activities."

Liu Wenhao nodded without hesitation: "Okay, I'll listen to my master."

From the second day onwards, Liu Wenhao's life completely changed.

I get up at five every morning and start with an hour of Tai Chi, followed by physical training. I attend classes at school in the morning, have a quick lunch, and then rush to the martial arts gym. I spend the entire afternoon and evening training, not going home until late at night.

"This is much more intense than before." Liu Wenhao was drenched in sweat after completing a set of punches.

“Jason is no ordinary opponent.” Mr. Ma handed him a towel. “You must hold yourself to the highest standards.”

Master Chen also helped provide guidance. He noticed that Mr. Ma's training methods were quite different from before.

"Senior brother, I've never seen your training method before," Master Chen asked curiously.

“This is the training method I used when I was young.” A hint of reminiscence flashed in Mr. Ma’s eyes. “Back then, conditions were tough, so we could only use the most primitive but most effective methods.”

"When you were young? Master, were you a professional player before?" Liu Wenhao stopped training and asked curiously.

Mr. Ma was silent for a moment, then nodded: "I suppose so. But that was a long time ago."

"Then why did you stop?"

"Because I've discovered that simply winning or losing isn't the whole story of martial arts." Mr. Ma looked into the distance. "A true martial artist should pursue something at a higher level."

Although he didn't get a detailed answer, Liu Wenhao could sense that his master had a hidden past.

By the third day of training, Liu Wenhao's body was beginning to adapt to the new rhythm. He noticed a significant improvement in his reaction speed and strength.

"Master, I feel much better now than before," Liu Wenhao said excitedly.

“This is just the beginning,” Mr. Ma shook his head. “The real test is yet to come.”

Sure enough, starting from the fourth day, the training intensity increased again. Mr. Ma began to teach him some techniques he had never seen before.

"What kind of boxing style is this?" Liu Wenhao asked.

"It doesn't have a name; it's something I came up with based on years of experience," Mr. Ma demonstrated the movements. "It's specifically designed to deal with powerful opponents."

The core idea of ​​this technique is "using the opponent's strength against them," which involves cleverly using angles and timing to transform the opponent's power into a weapon to attack oneself.

"This is amazing!" Liu Wenhao exclaimed after practicing several times. "Why didn't you teach me this before?"

"Because it wasn't necessary before," Mr. Ma said. "This technique is very dangerous; one wrong move and you could hurt your opponent."

As they were talking, Li Qiang ran in from outside.

"Brother Wenhao, someone's looking for you outside again!" Li Qiang said breathlessly.

Chapter 1266 Facing Towards!

"who?"

"The reporter, and some other martial arts masters."

Liu Wenhao frowned. He had been focusing on training during this time and had basically ignored everything else.

"What are they doing to me?"

"It seems like they're trying to form some kind of alliance to fight against Johnson," Li Qiang explained.

This news surprised Liu Wenhao. Previously, some people accused him of hindering the development of young people; now, why is he forming an alliance?

"I'll go take a look." Liu Wenhao put down the training equipment.

"Don't go," Mr. Ma stopped him. "The most important thing right now is training. Everything else is a distraction."

"But Master..."

“No buts.” Mr. Ma’s tone was firm. “If you want to beat Jason, you must dedicate yourself fully to training.”

Liu Wenhao could only nod. Indeed, there was only one week left until the competition.

But the people outside didn't leave. They stayed at the entrance of the martial arts school, and even set up tents.

"These people are really something," Master Chen said, looking out the window. "They know Xiao Hao is training, yet they still come to bother him."

"Let them wait," Mr. Ma said nonchalantly. "Xiao Hao, continue training."

And so, Liu Wenhao continued his high-intensity training amidst the public's attention. He could feel his progress every day, which filled him with confidence for the upcoming competition.

By the sixth day of training, Liu Wenhao's skills had made a qualitative leap. He not only mastered the new techniques taught by his master, but also integrated the various fighting techniques he had learned before into a more perfect whole.

“Master, I feel confident now in facing Jason,” Liu Wenhao said.

Mr. Ma carefully observed his condition and nodded with satisfaction: "He has indeed made great progress. But there is still one problem that needs to be solved."

"what is the problem?"

“Psychological pressure,” Mr. Ma said, pointing outside. “Look at those people; they have too many expectations placed on you. This pressure could affect your performance at crucial moments.”

Liu Wenhao looked outside and saw that the crowd at the entrance was even larger than before. Besides reporters and martial arts figures, there were many ordinary people. They held up various signs, cheering him on.

"Kung Fu of the Dragon Kingdom will surely prevail!"

"Liu Wenhao, we support you!"

"Defeat the foreigners!"

Seeing these supportive voices warmed Liu Wenhao's heart, but at the same time, he also felt immense pressure.

"Master, what should I do?"

“Remember this: you are not fighting for anyone else, you are fighting for yourself,” Mr. Ma said. “If you are always thinking about proving something to others, you will carry a heavy burden.”

These words made Liu Wenhao fall into deep thought. Indeed, recently, he had been thinking about how to vindicate Chinese Kung Fu, bring glory to his master, and make his supporters proud. But these thoughts, on the contrary, had placed too much pressure on him.

"So how should I adjust my mindset?"

“Go back to your original intention,” Mr. Ma said. “Think about why you initially wanted to learn martial arts.”

Liu Wenhao closed his eyes, recalling his first visit to the Zhengwu Martial Arts Hall. Back then, he was full of malice and only wanted to become stronger. Later, under his master's guidance, he gradually understood the true meaning of martial arts.

"I understand." Liu Wenhao opened his eyes. "I learn martial arts to cultivate my character and become a better version of myself."

"Yes." Mr. Ma nodded with satisfaction. "As long as you remember this, you won't be influenced by outside opinions."

Chapter 1267 Boiling Point!

Just then, Manager Wang rushed in.

"Mr. Liu, Johnson has made another move!" Manager Wang pulled out his phone. "He posted a challenge video!"

On the phone screen, Jason is training. Every punch he throws carries terrifying power, making the sandbag sway precariously.

“Liu Wenhao, I know you’re preparing.” Jason spoke to the camera, his Chinese accent heavy, “but let me tell you, it’s useless. I will completely defeat you in the ring and show everyone who the real champion is.”

At the end of the video, Jason punches the sandbag so hard it explodes, scattering sand all over the ground.

"Is this guy using psychological warfare?" Master Chen frowned.

"That should be true." Mr. Ma nodded. "Professional players all know how to use psychological warfare to influence their opponents."

"Should we respond?" Manager Wang asked.

"No need," Liu Wenhao shook his head. "There's no need to pay attention to such low-level provocations."

Mr. Ma looked at Liu Wenhao with satisfaction. It seemed that the training during this period had not only improved his skills, but also made him more mature.

On the last day of training, Mr. Ma arranged a special test for Liu Wenhao.

"Today we're not practicing techniques, we're practicing real combat," Mr. Ma said.

"With whom to spar?"

"And me."

This answer surprised Liu Wenhao. Although his master was very skilled, he was getting old and mostly provided guidance, rarely actually practicing.

"Master, isn't this a bit inappropriate?" Liu Wenhao asked with some concern.

"What are you afraid of?" Old Mr. Ma took off his coat. "Do you really think this old body of mine can't fight anymore?"

Master Chen was also surprised. He had known Mr. Ma for so many years, and he had never seen him work seriously before.

The match began, and Liu Wenhao cautiously probed the opponent. He didn't want to hurt his master, so his movements were very restrained.

But Mr. Ma was not going to hold back. He immediately displayed astonishing strength, his speed so fast it was dazzling.

"What?" Liu Wenhao was taken aback. His master's strength was far greater than he had imagined.

The next few minutes were entirely Mr. Ma's performance time. He brought Tai Chi techniques to their peak, every movement precise and powerful. Although Liu Wenhao tried his best, he was completely overwhelmed.

"Master, you are amazing!" Liu Wenhao said with admiration after being defeated.

"This is the true power of Tai Chi." Mr. Ma straightened his clothes, as if the fierce battle just now had no effect on him. "Did you think I've been enjoying my retirement all these years?"

Master Chen watched in stunned silence. He had truly witnessed what a real master was like.

"Master, who exactly were you before?" Liu Wenhao asked curiously.