Tranxending Vision - Chapter 68

Chapter 68

Wing Chun Newbie Overthrows the Monk!

Chapter 68 – Wing Chun Newbie Overthrows the Monk!

"Fine . Half an hour . " Lu Sheng glared fiercely at Xia Lei, then turned and walked towards the wooden dummy .

"Big Brother Sheng, teach him a lesson later," said a student .

"Yeah, you have to teach him a lesson . He's getting too full of himself," said another student .

Xia Lei pretended not to hear them and did not take their words to heart . He was new after all and Lu Sheng had been here for three years so he, of course, had many friends .

Lu Sheng got to the wooden dummy and started striking it . Every strike resounded loudly, terrifyingly . His muscles were like iron, his ligaments like steel ropes, his bones were steel bars – his whole body was so strong it strained to hold his strength .

This was obviously a show of strength for Xia Lei's benefit .

However, there was no fear in Xia Lei's heart . He walked to the wall and sat on a chair to rest . He closed his eyes and it seemed like he was asleep but images of Liang Zheng-Chun practicing Wing Chun flashed continuously in his mind . His left eye provided him with the most detailed analysis of how Liang Zheng-Chun's skeleton moved, how his muscles and ligaments channelled power . He absorbed all of that information like a sponge…

"Have something to drink," a pleasant voice suddenly said .

Xia Lei opened his eyes and saw Liang Si-Yao, and a cup of juice in her hand .

Liang Si-Yao put the cup in Xia Lei's hand, "This is carrot juice . Drink it . It'll help you to recover your strength more quickly . "

"Thank you," Xia Lei thanked her, then drank the juice .

Liang Si-Yao sat next to Xia Lei, "Lu Sheng is powerful . Do you really want to spar with him? I can talk to him if you want to give up . "

"No, I'll spar with him . I can also test out what I've learnt," said Xia Lei, then he laughed, "The most that'll happen is me getting beaten up . I'm not afraid of pain . "

"Okay . You rest then . " Liang Si-Yao took Xia Lei's empty cup and left .

Half an hour passed quickly . Lu Sheng went to an empty space and the students made way for him, then stood around in a circle and got ready to watch a show .

Lu Sheng gestured at Xia Lei, "Half an hour's up, punk . Are you all rested up?"

Xia Lei got up and walked over, then stood facing Lu Sheng . When he positioned himself, he got into Wing Chun's most famous beginning stance, 'Seeking Hand' . In this stance, one hand was the seeking hand and it attacked while the other was the protecting hand, which defended . The seeking hand and protecting hand were interchangeable, attacking and defending . This was what he had learnt from Liang Zheng-Chun half an hour earlier .

"You do look a little like an expert," mocked Lu Sheng, "but I don't even need to use Wing Chun to beat you . Mixed martial arts is enough . "

As soon as he was done speaking, Lu Sheng suddenly raised his leg and attacked Xia Lei with a kick .

Xia Lei jumped half a step aside lightly, withdrew his seeking hand and turned his protecting hand into a fist, then slammed it into the ligaments between Lu Sheng's knee and thigh .

This one punch made Lu Sheng hobble two steps back and look at Xia Lei in surprise . The punch to the ligaments did not harm thick-skinned and thick-muscled Lu Sheng but it still hurt horribly . He did not show his pain, however, and bore the pain silently .

The surrounding students looked surprised too . When Lu Sheng kicked at Xia Lei, almost all of them thought that Xia Lei would be kicked to the ground but it all changed in an instant – Xia Lei had punched Lu Sheng backwards!

"Dad, it's strange . " Liang Si-Yao, who was watching, turned to Liang Zheng-Chun next to her and said, "I felt like it was you sparring with Lu Sheng just now . "

Liang Zheng-Chun sighed softly, "This young man is a puzzle . I thought he was just copying earlier but it seems like he has now mastered Long Bridge and Short Bridge power channelling techniques . He is a true person of Wing Chun . Don't you think it's too quick though?"

Long Bridge power channelling and Short Bridge power channelling are two methods of channelling power in Wing Chun . The former is a long-range attack and the latter a short-range attack . What Xia Lei had used to push Lu Sheng backwards with was Short Bridge power channelling . Him being able to hit a stronger, sturdier Lu Sheng backwards with one punch proved one thing – he had mastered the technique of Wing Chun power channelling, increasing his strength many-fold!

On the sparring grounds, Lu Sheng stopped taking Xia Lei lightly . He also got into a Wing Chun beginning stance .

Xia Lei suddenly zipped right in front of Lu Sheng, his fist speeding towards his heart .

Xia Lei was taking the initiative to attack! The surrounding students were surprised again .

Bam bam bam, bam bam bam…

Lu Sheng and Xia Lei sparred . They were both attacking and defending very quickly and watching them made one's vision blur . Their fight was like the final edit of a martial arts movie – very exhilarating .

"Impossible . The monk has practiced Wing Chun for three years and he's the best of us . Why can't he beat that guy?" said a student .

"Yeah, and that guy has only practiced for a few days? I don't believe it!" said a student .

"Scary . Is that guy actually hiding his real skills and he came here pretending to be weak so that he can defeat stronger opponents? But why?" someone puzzled .

In their discussion, they were all surprised by the strength Xia Lei displayed and found it incredible .

Liang Zheng-Chun suddenly spoke, "Not good . Lu Sheng is going to lose . "

"No way…" Liang Si-Yao could not believe Liang Zheng-Chun's words .

As they sparred, Xia Lei suddenly cut short Lu Sheng's technique . His punch landed heavily on Lu Sheng's chest . This punch was quick, relentless and powerful . Lu Sheng's body of at least 90kg was lifted off the ground before he slammed heavily onto the floor .

Xia Lei took advantage of the opportunity to use his knees to press the fallen Lu Sheng to the ground, then used his fist to strike at Lu Sheng's head .

Lu Sheng closed his eyes .

Xia Lei's fist stopped before his face . He did not follow through with the punch .

The entire practice hall was silent; so quiet you could hear a pin drop .

A man who was a retired special forces, had practiced Wing Chun for three years and was a professional bodyguard was actually beaten by a guy who had learnt Wing Chun for three days . Who would be willing to believe this result?

Xia Lei stood and held out a hand to Lu Sheng .

Lu Sheng hesitated, but still grabbed Xia Lei's hand and pulled himself to his feet .

"You let me win," said Xia Lei politely .

"Why be so polite? I lost . I didn't let you win," said Lu Sheng .

Xia Lei smiled and stretched out a hand to Lu Sheng, "Let's be friends . "

Lu Sheng did not hesitate this time . He reached to shake Xia Lei's hand, then grinned, "I seldom admit defeat but you are one I shall admit to . "

Lu Sheng was actually quite a straightforward person and didn't hide his feelings . When he didn't like someone, he would target that person . If he liked a person or respected a person, that person would have his friendship .

'An exchange of blows may lead to friendship' – this old saying applied to Lu Sheng and Xia Lei .

While Lu Sheng and Xia Lei were getting along, Liang Zheng-Chun pulled Liang Si-Yao to a quiet corner and spoke softly, "Your suggestion earlier of Xia Lei being my last disciple is not a bad one . Go talk to him and find out what he intends and what he means to do . "

Liang Si-Yao giggled, "Dad, I told you you've struck gold . You just didn't discover it . If you want to talk, do it yourself . I'm not going . "

Liang Zheng-Chun glared at Liang Si-Yao, "Wretch . Trying to anger me? Where shall I hide my old face if I go ask him? Your old man is the true descendant of Wing Chun and has a certain dignity to upkeep . If I ask personally and get rejected, and news of it spreads in the community… How can I show my face in front of others then?"

Liang Si-Yao laughed, "Okay, okay, let your daughter handle this matter . But you have to get me sweet and sour pork ribs . "

Liang Zheng-Chun snapped, "You glutton . You don't put on weight though . "

"I am naturally blessed . I don't get fat no matter how much I eat . Hee hee . Okay, I'll go see what his intentions are . Wait for my good news . " Liang Si-Yao walked towards Xia Lei .

Liang Zheng-Chun stroked his chin and a slight smile appeared on his lips, "This guy is like the martial arts prodigy they describe in those Xianxia novels . If I accept him as my last disciple, our Wing Chun will have a very good successor . Who knows, it may not be strange for him to become another Master Ip Man . "

Though it was the twenty-first century, a national essence such as kungfu still followed ancient traditions and formally becoming a disciple to a Master was an indispensable step . Xia Lei had already displayed astonishing talent . Liang Zheng-Chun was moved and would like Xia Lei to be his successor but Xia Lei would have to first formally become his disciple .

"Xia Lei, can you do me a favour?" Liang Si-Yao interrupted Xia Lei and Lu Sheng's conversation .

"Of course," Xia Lei asked, "What can I do for you?"

"Um, come with me . " Liang Si-Yao did not say what she wanted help with but walked towards a door .

Xia Lei followed her through the door . Behind the door was Liang Zheng-Chun's office . He would sometimes stay there so there was also a kitchen and bedroom .

Liang Si-Yao brought Xia Lei into Liang Zheng-Chun's office and smiled as she said, "Please take a seat . "

"Weren't you asking me…"

"Yeah, I want to ask you to change the water tank for me," said Liang Si-Yao .

Xia Lei looked at the water dispenser in the corner – the water tank was still full . He looked back at Liang Si-Yao, speechless .

Liang Si-Yao laughed dryly, "Oh my, it's been changed . So sorry . I was too careless . That's good, no need to change the water tank anymore . Let's have a chat . Sit, sit . I'll get you some water . "

"No, it's okay . Let's just sit . " Xia Lei sat on a chair, thinking curiously, 'What does she want to talk about? She's being all secretive . '

Liang Si-Yao moved a chair to sit facing Xia Lei and stared right at him . "Can I be so bold as to ask what your profession is?"

"I have a workshop where I process parts for businesses . It's a small business," said Xia Lei .

"You've never learnt any martial arts?"

"No . "

"Who are the people in your family?"

"A sister . She's gone to Jing-Du for her university studies . " After answering this question, Xia Lei suddenly laughed, "Miss Liang, what are these questions for? Just speak frankly and stop beating about the bush . "

"Then… Would you be willing to put your heart and soul into learning martial arts and give up your workshop?" asked Liang Si-Yao probingly .

"How can I do that? Learning martial arts is just a hobby for me . I've never thought of establishing myself here . My goal in learning martial arts is just to have the ability to defend myself . "

"I see…" Liang Si-Yao looked disappointed .

At that moment, Xia Lei's phone suddenly rang . He took out his phone and glanced at it – it was Ma Xiao-An .

Xia Lei picked up, "Yes, it's me . "

"Lei! Come back quick!" Ma Xiao-An's voice was very anxious .

Xia Lei was struck by a twinge of misgiving, "What happened?"

"Someone came and trashed our shop . You…" The sound was suddenly cut off .

Xia Lei got up to leave . "Miss Liang, something urgent came up . Let's chat next time . "

"Hey, need help?" asked Liang Si-Yao .

Xia Lei had already run out the door .