Chapter 173

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Chapter 173: Peculiar Body Techniques

From their demeanor, these two men were clearly military personnel.

Looking at them, Fang Yu suddenly remembered something.

“Did Xia Heguang send you to find me?” Fang Yu asked.

Seeing Fang Yu directly use the General’s name, the two men’s expressions changed slightly with displeasure, but they didn’t voice it.

They all knew how much the General valued Fang Yu.

“Yes,” one of them answered.

“What’s today’s date?” Fang Yu asked again.

“It’s May 4th now, Mr. Fang,” the man answered.

May 4th? Isn’t the military district competition very close?

Fang Yu patted his head and asked, “Which date is the competition?”

“This competition will be held on the 12th,” the man paused and said, “Mr. Fang, you disappeared for three whole weeks. The General had us search for you throughout Jiangnan, even across all of China, but we couldn’t find you…”

“Sorry, I went mountain climbing during this time,” Fang Yu said.

The two men exchanged glances, displeasure in their eyes.

The military district competition was an extremely important matter, yet this Fang Yu went mountain climbing at such a crucial time?

Did he understand what the results of this competition meant?

How irresponsible!

“Let’s go, I’ll come with you to the military district,” Fang Yu said.

…

Military compound.

Xia Heguang sat in a comfortable chair in the courtyard, drinking tea with a worried expression.

Three weeks ago, he had already selected the team members for this competition, but Fang Yu had disappeared.

With the competition approaching, Xia Heguang didn’t know when Fang Yu would return.

So, he had to select another team member, making Huang Xiaolong the temporary captain.

Moreover, due to Fang Yu’s disappearance, he could only have the team members train according to the previous training plan with increased intensity.

But the training effect was mediocre.

He had received intelligence that in this competition, other military districts had sent at least two super-elite level team members, meaning those who had reached the Master level in martial arts.

And the previous champion, Beijing Military District, had sent four super-elite level team members, including one called the new generation’s King of Soldiers, who was also ranked first on China’s current military ranking – Xiao Chen.

For Jiangnan Military District, if Fang Yu didn’t return, only Huang Xiaolong would count as a super-elite level team member.

Looking at the strength on paper, this year’s Jiangnan Military District was clearly the weakest.

Last time, Jiangnan Military District managed to get fifth place, but this time they might end up last!

The last-place military district would not only be ridiculed but more importantly, wouldn’t receive any rewards!

With only a week until the competition, Xia Heguang couldn’t find a suitable replacement for Fang Yu’s position.

Someone as young and strong as Fang Yu couldn’t be found anywhere else in Jiangnan!

“Sigh…” Xia Heguang sighed.

“Grandfather, why are you sighing again?” At this moment, Xia Weiyu walked out from inside.

“That Fang Yu has deserted us, we can charge him with a crime! Once he appears, we can arrest him and send him to prison!” Xia Weiyu said viciously.

Though she appeared angry on the surface, she was secretly delighted.

Fang Yu’s disappearance was wonderful news for her.

Because without Fang Yu, the only person who could lead the team in this competition would be Huang Xiaolong!

“If Brother Long leads the team in the competition and gets a good ranking, he’ll definitely advance another step… If he can be promoted to General, I can rightfully be with him…” Xia Weiyu thought.

At this moment, the sound of a car engine came from outside the courtyard.

Shortly after, footsteps were heard.

Fang Yu and the two men walked in.

“General, Mr. Fang has returned,” the two men respectfully bowed to Xia Heguang, then retreated.

When he saw Fang Yu, Xia Heguang’s eyes lit up, while Xia Weiyu’s face changed dramatically.

“Master Fang, you’ve finally returned,” Xia Heguang stood up, his eyes excited.

“Sorry, I was busy with something else recently and forgot about this matter,” Fang Yu scratched his head and said.

Fang Yu wasn’t someone who broke promises. Since he had agreed to represent Jiangnan Military District, he naturally wouldn’t go back on his word.

“It’s fine, as long as you’re back!” Xia Heguang said with determination in his eyes.

The news of Fang Yu killing Gu Rulong with one punch at Moon Heart Lake had spread throughout China.

After hearing this news, Xia Heguang had a clearer concept of Fang Yu’s strength.

Simply put, he was stronger than a Martial Sovereign.

With Fang Yu here, he was confident they could achieve a top three ranking in this competition.

“Fang Yu, you think just saying sorry is enough? Do you know how much time you’ve wasted?”

“The competition starts in a week, and you’re only coming back now. How can there be enough time to train those team members!?”

From the moment she saw Fang Yu, Xia Weiyu’s face had turned very unpleasant.

This bastard, why did he suddenly return?

“Weiyu, shut up!” Xia Heguang’s face darkened as he scolded.

Xia Weiyu’s expression changed, and she dared not speak more, but her eyes were full of resentment.

Fang Yu ignored Xia Weiyu and asked Xia Heguang, “Is it still necessary to train them now?”

“I don’t know if Master Fang has any efficient training methods… During your absence, we’ve had the team members training intensively according to the usual plan, but the results have been mediocre,” Xia Heguang said gravely.

“Efficient training methods?” Fang Yu frowned slightly, thinking.

After a moment, he remembered a strange set of boxing techniques his master had taught him when he was training his body.

Fang Yu smiled and said, “I do have a good set of body techniques, but I don’t know if these team members will be willing to practice it.”

Xia Heguang’s face turned serious and said, “This competition concerns the reputation of the entire Jiangnan Military District. Everyone should give it their all! There’s no room for mediocrity!”

“Alright, get me some white paper and a brush,” Fang Yu said.

White paper and a brush?

What was Fang Yu going to do? Wasn’t he supposed to train the team members in body techniques?

Could it be that he wanted to write down the mental methods and mantras?

Xia Heguang was stunned but didn’t say much, turning to Xia Weiyu beside him and saying, “Weiyu, get the paper and brush as Master Fang requested.”

“Grandfather, he’s clearly just messing around…” Xia Weiyu couldn’t help but speak up.

Xia Heguang glared angrily at Xia Weiyu, frightening her into swallowing her remaining words.

Shortly after, Xia Weiyu returned with a piece of white paper and a black brush, reluctantly handing them to Fang Yu.

Fang Yu took the paper and brush and began to draw.

Xia Heguang stood up and walked forward, wanting to see what Fang Yu was drawing.

Soon, the outline of a person appeared on the paper.

This person was standing in a very strange posture, with twisted and uncoordinated limbs.

“What kind of body technique is this…” Xia Heguang had seen many body technique manuals but had never seen anything like this.

Fang Yu began drawing a second person.

Soon, nine people were drawn on the white paper, each performing different movements.

But these movements had one thing in common – they all looked extremely twisted and uncoordinated.

Xia Heguang even doubted whether these were movements that humans could perform.

How could an arm reach from behind to the front navel? How could the left foot be raised to the chest at such a reverse angle?

The more Xia Heguang looked, the more shocked he became.

If someone could perform all the movements on this paper, he would think they were either some kind of alien or a contortionist.

“Master Fang, is this the body technique you want to teach the team?” Xia Heguang asked hesitantly.

“Yes,” Fang Yu nodded and said, “Actually, this body technique has over thirty sets of movements, but I only clearly remember these nine sets.”

Over thirty sets of movements?

These nine sets already looked impossible for normal people to complete! And there were twenty more?

How did the person who invented these movements come up with them?

Xia Heguang’s eyes were full of shock.

“As long as these team members can perform one set of movements, training for one or two hours daily will be enough to raise their physical capabilities by a level,” Fang Yu said.

…

Ten minutes later, Xia Heguang brought Fang Yu to the training ground.

Ten team members, including Huang Xiaolong, were training in the field.

When they saw Fang Yu appear, all ten members were stunned.

Especially Huang Xiaolong, whose face instantly darkened.