To avoid suspicion?
Lei Xiu Yuan was stunned, not expecting Kong Cheng Shun to suddenly say such words.
Although this test was actually essentially testing whether or not the martial arts school side had given the apprentice drugs that damaged his foundation, the test results were not just related to a martial arts school, there was simply no reason for him to avoid suspicion.
Moreover, what was it to let him out now that the banquet had just begun?
Even Huang Jingfu, Hong Kang, and Tian Chong beside him didn't expect this situation.
Why did it seem like Kong Chengshun had suddenly become displeased with Lei Xiu Yuan?
Was it because of Lei Xiu Yuan's words just now?
But there's nothing wrong with that statement.
What's going on?
"Heh, just a joke, don't take it seriously, Lei Pavilion Master." Kong Chengshun suddenly spoke again as he stroked the long sword and smiled, "Alright, let's begin and discuss how we're going to test Zhou Heng."
Lei Xiu Yuan was relieved, and at the same time, he noticed that Kong Cheng Shun seemed to really care about that sword a lot.
Did he displease himself just now when he said that being able to follow him was a blessing for this sword?
But that was a bit too strange.
Lei Xiuyuan temporarily suppressed the doubts in his heart and refocused his attention on the test plan that was about to be discussed.
This test plan, whether it was for Zhou Heng or for him, was very important.
But he had just gotten the cold eye of Kong Chengshun, and although he had the intention to inquire, he did not dare to be the first to open his mouth.
Right at this time.
Huang Jingfu stood up and toasted Kong Chengshun with a cup of wine, smiling, "Mr. Kong, you should already have some ideas about the rules of this test! ."
As soon as this was said, Lei Xiu Yuan, Hong Kang and Tian Chong also looked over.
But Kong Chengshun did not immediately state his attitude, he drank a glass of wine to himself and smiled, "What do you guys have in mind?"
Lei Xiu Yuan's eyes lit up and was about to speak.
But he was pre-empted by Huang Jingfu: "Idiot a few years older, I have seen more things, I have been thinking about this matter for the past few days, and indeed have There's a proposal, would the gentleman like to hear it?"
"Speak." Kong Chengshun said indifferently.
"Thank you for your trust, my lord." Huang Jingfu smiled, "That's what I thought, since it's just a test match, then naturally there's no need to actually fight, after all, that Zhou Heng definitely Not a match for you, Prince.
"My idea is for Zhou Heng to attack and you to dodge or parry, to see how many times Zhou Heng can make you parry before he runs out of steam. as a way to test whether his foundation is solid or not, and whether he has taken medication that would damage his foundation."
���Parrying meant that it was too late to dodge, and it wasn't easy for a ninth-grade martial artist's attack to make an eighth-grade martial artist dodge before it was too late.
Normally, an ordinary ninth-grade martial artist who could make an eighth-grade martial artist parry two or three times before he ran out of strength would already be considered physically strong and swift.
If the foundation was damaged, then the test would definitely be weaker than a martial artist of the same rank in a single test.
Lei Xiu Yuan listened to this plan and thought about it carefully, it seemed not bad, but was this Huang Jingfu really that kind?
He had some disbelief.
After all, Buwu General Secretary Tian Chong, Tongchang Martial Hall's Huang Jingfu, and Chang Sheng Martial Hall's Hong Kang, the three of them had obviously been colluding for a long time, wanting to jointly profit from this selection of outer disciples of the Chang Xing Sect.
How could they give such a normal proposal?
Is there a postscript?
"Well, nice idea." Kong Cheng Shun nodded and said, "What else?"
"You should know, Duke, that this Zhou Heng is good at swordsmanship." With a serious expression, Huang Jingfu said, "If the test is based on the martial art he is best at, it could cause some problems.
"He could rely on his proficiency in saber technique and adjust his technique of transporting energy to conserve his physical strength and stamina during the test . Thus delaying the onset of force exhaustion, which would not necessarily serve the purpose of the test."
"Exactly." Hong Kang also chimed in, "I also think that he should be banned from using a knife to participate."
Lei Xiu Yuan exploded with anger at the thought, so here it was waiting!
"No!" He spoke directly and said, "Zhou Heng has only been practicing martial arts for two years and only has a perfect sword technique in terms of moves, if he didn't let him use his sword technique, he wouldn't even be a Ninth Grade martial artist! Not really, how can we test that?"
"Hey, don't be anxious, Pavilion Master Lei." Tian Chong waved his hand in a roundabout way and smiled, "Actually, the test is only about the foundation and the moves are not that important, not to mention that Pavilion Master Huang is also It's just a proposal, and in the end, it's up to Mr. Kong to decide."
"Indeed no swords can be used." Kong Chengshun nodded, "I heard that Zhou Heng has also learned the Eighteenth Form of Divine Might, then the test will be purely hand and footwork without the use of weapons.
"After all, swords have no eyes, so it would be bad if I hurt him in a move."
Hand and foot kung fu?
Lei Xiu Yuan was stunned, Hong Kang and Tian Chong also looked at each other.
Never heard of Kong Cheng Shun being good at hand and footwork ah, hadn't he always been famous for his sword skills?
"What, do you have any objections?" Kong Cheng Shun looked around at the crowd.
"No, it's gone." Lei Xiu Yuan shook his head.
He knew that this was probably the best result he could strive for right now, and that Zhou Heng's Divine Might Eighteenth Form was also well practiced, so it might not be impossible to pass the test.
Hong Kang and Tian Chong were a little hesitant, especially after seeing Lei Xiu Yuan agree to it as well, they panicked a little.
Could it be that Zhou Heng's hand and footwork was also good?
That's not going to flip over.
"I have no objections either." Right at this moment, Huang Jingfu spoke up.
This instantly gave Hong Kang and Tian Chong a reassurance pill.
Both of them were also busy expressing their approval.
The next step was to discuss how many strokes Zhou Heng could make Kong Cheng Shun count as passing.
The matter was slowly finalized as a cup was exchanged.
As long as Zhou Heng could make Kong Chengshun parry more than three times before his strength was exhausted, he was considered to have passed the test.
.....
When the feast was over.
Lei Xiu Yuan left and Kong Cheng Shun was sent to the restaurant that had been booked in advance.
Only Huang Jingfu, Hong Kang and Tian Chong were left here.
"Old Brother Huang, what's going on, is this stable?" Hong Kang asked anxiously, "How is Kong Cheng Shun's fist and footwork?"
"That's right, old librarian, what's going on?" Tian Chong was also a bit anxious and said, "There is a saying that 'palm is an invisible sword', this Zhou Heng's saber technique is complete, and I'm afraid the achievement of the Eighteenth Form of Divine Might will not be Too bad.
"If Kong Chengshun really strokes Zhou Heng three times, then aren't we done for?"
"Don't worry." Huang Jingfu still looked like he had his chest full of confidence and smiled, "The world thinks that Kong Chengshun is the best at swordplay, but I'm from the Changxing School's Some disciples were informed of the true situation.
"Compared to the sword, Kong Chengshun is more adept at fist and body techniques, he mentions this plan, he obviously has an iron will not to recruit Zhou Heng, poor That Lei Xiu Yuan, he actually thought it was a good outcome, hahaha."
"So that's how it is!" Hong Kang's eyes shone brightly, and he felt that the mountain of silver was about to be delivered to him, smiling: "This Mr. Kong is really a good man! , actually so cooperative."
"But why doesn't Kong Cheng Shun want to recruit Zhou Heng?" Tian Chong, however, was confused, and suddenly he seemed to think of something, "Could it be that Liu Songshan is going to fight for the position of Head Gate?"
Liu Songshan was the Law Enforcement Elder of the Changxing Sect, Kong Chengshun's master, and a six-grade expert.
"Could there be other possibilities?" Huang Jingfu lightly laughed, "The old head of the Changxing Sect is about to reach the end of his lifespan, and will be sitting in the ground for at most thirty to fifty years, Liu Songshan naturally has to make some plans.
"On the one hand, to avoid the emergence of geniuses with exceptional qualifications in the new generation and disturb the situation, and on the other hand, to gather disciples from all parties within the sect and obtain certain Quantity of support."
"No wonder Older Brother had focused on saying that Tongchang Martial Hall had sent many disciples to Changxing Paisong, so that's where the use was!" Hong Kang applauded and laughed, "Liu Songshan must be recruiting you, old brother! It's a done deal, hahaha!"
"Old Pavilion Master is far-sighted ah, indeed everything is as you expected." Tian Chong was also incomparably impressed.
"Hey, if it weren't for that Old Master being pedantic and stuck to all sorts of rules, why would I need all this trouble?" Huang Jingfu stroked his beard and smiled, "Just pity that Zhou Heng, who knows nothing and is about to be sacrificed."
"Look at what old brother is saying, isn't this normal?" Hong Kang hehely smiled, "A mud-head from a mountain village with no background or origin is just a victim of good fortune, isn't it?"
"Blame it only on his bad luck." Tian Chong also laughed, "It was a necessary sacrifice."
.....
Long Xing Martial Hall, inside the independent practice room.
Zhou Heng was still cultivating the Six Path Folding Plum Hand, an extremely profound seven-grade martial skill with infinite subtleties that made him feel more and more frightened the more he practiced it.
Just a seven-grade martial art was already this powerful, how much more powerful would the Secret Six, Zong Five, Jie Four... and even the God One supreme martial art be!
BANG!
Just as Zhou Heng was thinking freely about the future light, there was a knock on the door.
He opened the door, but saw Yu He standing outside.
"Zhou Heng, you've been practicing kung fu all day long, you didn't even know that someone had returned from Pingzhou County." Yu He had recovered and had just returned to the martial arts school today to practice his kung fu.
"Pingzhou County City?" Zhou Heng was confused at the news, and for a moment he didn't remember who he knew from Pingzhou County City.
"Gotta go, you'll really have to live with your hands for the rest of your life." Yu He rolled his eyes and pointed in the direction of the entrance, saying, "People have been waiting for you at the breakfast stand across the street for a few days.
"Every day, they have buns ready and waiting for you, but you haven't been over there these days."
"Huh?" Zhou Heng looked towards the entrance of the martial arts hall in dismay.