I laughed and scolded him, "Li Zheng, keep bragging!
You're just like them now, overconfident. "
Li Zheng corrected me, "Wrong!
I'm not like them. They're proud, they're arrogant.
But I'm confident! "
I gave him a thumbs-up. "I admire your confidence.
But remember, overconfidence is pride. "
Li Zheng said, "We haven't had a good fight yet. That's my biggest regret."
I frowned. "Oh?
That day will come.
If you and I can make it to the top four, then we're destined to have a fight.
But I'm very dissatisfied with the organizing committee's arrangement. This way, there's a high chance that our country's contestants will kill each other. "
Li Zheng smiled. "Since there's a competition between the three teams, it's impossible not to fight.
Even if we get all the top three. "
I nodded. "That's true."
The next day, at 8: 30 AM, the contestants from each country gathered at the arena. The chairman of the organizing committee gave an impassioned speech, raised specific requirements, and emphasized the arena discipline.
There were a lot of spectators. Compared to last year, the audience was even more saturated. There were almost no empty seats.
After an intense competition, Li Zheng and I made it to the top 16.
Keszew, Michael Pablo, and Japan's Yamamoto Nobutaka also made it to the top 16.
To be exact, Li Zheng was like a dark horse. Before this, no one believed that he could make it to the top 16.
Maybe it was because I was the runner-up last year, but Director Qi and other comrades were far more enthusiastic about Li Zheng than I was. They even treated him like a god.
Indeed, in the arena, he had always been like a wild horse that had broken free of its reins. He was invincible and invincible.
He was listed as one of the eight most competitive champions.
But what shocked me the most was Li Zheng's combination punch.
In his combination punch, there was a shadow of my chain punch.
I don't dare say that he has surpassed me, but he is at least on par with me.
You Meng, on the other hand, also saw the ingenuity of Li Zheng's combination punches. While Director Qi and other comrades were discussing tactics with me and Li Zheng, You Meng asked Li Zheng, "Why do I feel that your combination punches are very similar to Zhao Long's?
Is it a pirated version? "
Li Zheng scratched his head and laughed, "Genuine.
It's definitely authentic. "
I retorted, "If yours is the real deal, what's mine?"
Li Zheng said, "Have you forgotten?
Back then, you gave me a book called 'Bruce Lee's Ultimate Skills of Defeating His Enemies'.
To be honest, we can't be considered as the original. Bruce Lee is the original. We are at best an improved pirated version. "
I nodded in realization. "I didn't expect you to improve so much in the past few years."
Li Zheng stroked his hair and tilted his head back, exaggeratedly saying, "Don't be infatuated with me. I'm just a legend."
You Meng burst into laughter and patted my shoulder. "See, as expected of someone from your hometown. He's even more narcissistic than you."
I forced a smile. "Am I narcissistic?"
Everyone laughed in unison. The room was filled with laughter.
The laughter lasted for a long time. Li Zheng suddenly thought of something and frowned. "Zhao Long, did you notice that the Japanese guy, Yamamoto Nobutaka, has strange moves?"
I said, "His murderous aura is too strong.
On the surface, his moves are calm and steady, but each of his moves is aimed at a vital point.
One of the guards was punched in the chest by him, and the guard went into shock and was sent to the hospital.
I suspect that the guard's heart was injured. It was a serious injury. "
Li Zheng said, "I really want to meet this Yamamoto Nobutaka.
Little Japanese guy!
F * ck his eight generations of ancestors! "
Everyone turned to look at him. Li Zheng laughed self-deprecatingly. "I'm just a little … a little indignant.
Actually, Japanese girls are not bad. They're virtuous and know how to serve men. "
I patted Li Zheng's head. "Boy, it's hard to change your nature. While talking, you're talking about women.
Be careful, or we'll report you to your wife. "
Li Zheng puffed out his chest and said grandly, "I'm not married!"
You Meng said, "Your words will become a confession in court. When we return to China, I'll find Yang Lina and report everything you said to her."
Li Zheng's body suddenly softened. He cupped his hands and begged You Meng, "Sister, dear sister.
I'm begging you, please have mercy. I'm just saying it casually. In my heart, there's only my Lina.
I'm as loyal to Lina as Zhao Long is to you! "
You Meng looked at me and smiled. "How do you know that Zhao Long is loyal to me?
Let me tell you something. Although he looks like a gentleman on the surface, he's actually a playboy.
You can ask him how many ignorant girls he's met when he was on a mission. "
I quickly interrupted You Meng. "How did I offend you? Do you have to mock me like this?
Originally, Li Zheng's image of me was quite great. Now that you've made it up, it's over! "
Li Zheng stood on the same side as You Meng, and said to me, "In my heart, you've never been a great person!
I haven't even told you about your romantic affairs before you joined the army! "
Hearing this, You Meng opened her eyes wide. "What?
Let's hear it. Hurry up and tell us. "
I looked at Li Zheng with a wry smile. This kid's ability to make things up was really amazing.
Back then, I was a pure and innocent boy.
Director Qi seized the opportunity to cough and said, "All right, let's stop joking around.
Let's get to the point.
Tomorrow is the most important part of the eighth round. I've watched every match, and I feel that the only people who can pose a threat to you are Keszew, Pablo, Yamamoto Nobutaka, and Mike.
The strength of these four people can't be underestimated, and … "
Just as Director Qi was speaking vividly, the door suddenly creaked.
Then, a Japanese bodyguard wearing a Karate uniform came in.
He directly walked in front of Director Qi and threw an envelope on the table.
How rude!
Japanese men and Japanese women were two completely different animals. Women were educated and polite, while men were arrogant and despotic.
He didn't even finish his sentence before he turned around and left.
I glanced at the envelope and saw three words neatly written on it in Chinese: Letter of Challenge!
A letter of challenge?
This group of people was simply insane!
As soon as he saw the letter of challenge, Director Qi couldn't help but frown. "What are these Japanese doing?
There are plenty of opportunities in the arena, why would they send a letter of challenge alone? "
Qi Mengyan said thoughtfully, "Japan and Japan have always been on opposite sides. I can see that these Japanese people aren't friendly."
Li Zheng put his hands on his waist and said indignantly, "Just accept the challenge!
Zhao Long and I will directly challenge their dojo.
Aren't they always at the dojo next door? Let's go there with the letter of challenge and kill them all. "
You Meng couldn't help but complain to Li Zheng, "Li Zheng, you're just bragging.
Do you know how many people they have?
Also, could this be a trap? "
Director Qi said, "You Meng is right.
Let's open it and see. "
Under everyone's gaze, Director Qi opened the envelope. There were a few lines of Chinese words inside.
The content was like this: Dear Guard Team, Hello, you guys have been in the limelight in the past few days.
Of course, our Japanese people are the same as you guys. We've passed five trials and killed six generals. Three of our samurai have reached the top 16.
Director Qi read the letter of challenge twice and whispered, "Matsui Takakane, Matsui Takakane.
He's the leader of the Guard Team?
Why hasn't he shown up yet? "
I seized the opportunity and asked, "Director Qi, do you know this Matsui Takakane?"
Director Qi nodded. "Matsui Takakane, he's a famous person.
I heard that he was Koizumi's number one confidant.
He was Koizumi's assistant minister and an important member of the Cabinet.
If this letter is really written by Matsui Takakane, it would be rude if we don't go. "
I said angrily, "Rude?
Even an idiot can see that they don't have good intentions.
Sending a letter of challenge at this time is like taking off your pants to fart.
I think we should use the same method and tell them that we're not interested. "
Director Qi said, "Can we do that?
If we do that, the Japanese will spread the word that we're weak. "
Li Zheng said, "Then let's just accept the challenge!
Director Qi, don't worry. Zhao Long and I will take care of those Japanese contestants. "
Director Qi shook his head. "What I'm worried about is that these people are too cunning.
Maybe they're deliberately giving us a smokescreen. Their real goal isn't to make friends with us through martial arts.
In tomorrow's competition, Li Zheng and Zhao Long will be competing against the Japanese representatives to enter the top 8.
Will they use such a method to deliberately exhaust our stamina while they send some representatives who won't be participating tomorrow to exhaust our stamina and energy?
That's why they're waiting for us to tire them out. "
You Meng said, "It's possible!
They're very despicable. "
Director Qi said, "That's why this matter is a little tricky.
How about this, I'll go and check the situation.
Then, I'll come back. "
I said, "I'll go with you."
Director Qi waved his hand. "No need.
The more people there are, the greater the threat. "
I said, "But what if they …"
Director Qi interrupted me. "Don't worry, I'll act according to the situation.
All of you need to conserve your strength. Everyone else, listen to my commands at all times.
No one is allowed to act without my orders! "
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