Chen Zhen's attacks were extremely clean and efficient. His movements were simple and direct. There were no fancy moves at all. With a punch or a kick, he could make a Japanese person fall and lose the ability to attack. Bai Yifeng was excited to see this, and his body was eager to move.
He carefully observed Chen Zhen's attacks. His attacks were often simple and fierce, and very effective. In the blink of an eye, more than ten Japanese were lying on the ground, scaring the others into retreating and not daring to go forward.
For a moment, all the students hesitated and did not dare to attack casually. They only surrounded the two from afar.
"I don't want to fight with you. Go and call your head out.”Chen Zhen stopped attacking and spoke calmly when he saw the shocked expressions on the Japanese's faces.
At this moment, Akutagawa Ryuichi, who had been startled by the strange movements in the dojo, finally arrived. When the students of the dojo saw the dojo master, they seemed to have a backbone and wanted to surround him again. However, they heard Akutagawa Ryuichi shout,"Stop!"
Ryuichi walked in with a gloomy face and saw his disciples lying on the ground, wailing in pain. Almost all of them were injured, and a wave of anger surged in his heart. However, as a well-known martial artist and the number one master of Hongkou Dojo, the samurai spirit in his heart allowed him to quickly restrain his anger.
Akutagawa Ryuichi asked his disciple about the whole story,""Are you from the Jingwu Sect?"
"That's right. Huo Yuanjia is our master.”Chen Zhen nodded and told him the purpose of this trip."I don't believe that my master will lose to your Hongkou Dojo, so I want to compete with you again.”
Akutagawa Ryuichi wasn't surprised by Chen Zhen's request. He had already guessed their purpose of coming here after they revealed their identities, so he didn't take it to heart. He had practiced traditional Japanese karate since he was a child. He had received guidance from many karate masters and experts in the country. His kung fu was not bad. After coming to Shanghai, he had defeated a large number of famous martial artists in the Chinese martial arts world. He had even challenged the number one martial artist in Shanghai, Huo Yuanjia. After winning the battle, his confidence swelled to a peak. He felt that the so-called martial arts grandmasters of the Chinese were only so-so.
After pacifying the angry disciples and letting them sit down to watch the sparring, he crossed his arms and said proudly,"Chen Zhen and I will have a fair competition. If there are any consequences, both sides must not pursue it.”Bai Yichen knew that it was time for Chen Zhen's performance, so he retreated to the side.
The two of them stood facing each other. After exchanging glances, Chen Zhen said solemnly,"My master uses the Huo Family Style, so I will use the Huo Family Style to fight you.”
Akutagawa Ryuichi was the first to attack. He took a step forward and charged forward, his hands slashing at Chen Zhen's face. His hand blade was so powerful that it would definitely cause severe injuries to an ordinary person. However, Chen Zhen did not panic. He just leaned his body slightly and blocked with his hand. He dissolved the attack, making it impossible for his opponent to execute the attack smoothly.
Akutagawa Ryuichi's attack was slowed down, so he lifted his right leg and instantly kicked at Chen Zhen like a storm. His series of consecutive kicks were shockingly fast, and his movements caused strong winds to blow in all directions. He kicked and hit repeatedly, causing Bai Yichen's heart to palpitate. So this was the real combat style of Japanese Karate? Compared to the so-called black belt experts seen on modern television, he was simply much stronger! It was also the first time Bai Yichen had realized the charm of martial arts.
Akutagawa Ryuichi's ferocious attacks would have thrown any ordinary martial artist into confusion. At least in Bai Yifeng's opinion, Master Ni, who had challenged the Jingwu Sect earlier, would definitely not be able to withstand it. As long as he received a blow from Akutagawa, he would definitely be defeated.
However, Chen Zhen dealt with it very easily. The Huo Family Style was the best at countering moves. He adopted a defensive stance and dodged left and right. Akutagawa had no way of hitting his body.
After exchanging a few moves with Akutagawa Ryuichi, Chen Zhen realized that his opponent was not as powerful as he had imagined. His moves were rigid and inflexible, but he had great strength in his hands. Other aspects were not worth mentioning.
"How can such a person be a match for Master?”Chen Zhen's mind was full of thoughts, and he was even more bewildered and confused about the cause of Huo Yuanjia's death. Just then, Akutagawa launched a side kick. In his anger, he revealed a ferocious expression and punched Akutagawa Ryuichi's foot, forcing him back seven or eight steps!
Akutagawa Ryuichi's face twitched as he felt a sharp pain in his leg. He was even more shocked. He had used all his strength to kick, but he was actually forced back by a punch. How could the other party have such strength?
However, there were so many disciples present, and he was proud of his Bushido spirit. How could he back down? In his shock and anger, he endured the pain in his feet and shouted. He kicked Chen Zhen's chest twice.
It wasn't that easy to hit Chen Zhen. After dodging the kick, Akutagawa launched another series of kicks. However, Chen Zhen was no longer in the mood to probe further. After dodging his attack, he rushed forward and pressed his face against Akutagawa's face. His eyes were fixed on Akutagawa's eyes.
Akutagawa Ryuichi was even more furious after failing to attack for a long time. Seeing that Chen Zhen was so close to him, he immediately slashed at his head again. However, Chen Zhen's body retreated, and the palm strike missed again. In a moment of desperation, Akutagawa Ryuichi tried to kick again, but before he could raise his leg this time, Chen Zhen kicked him back and kicked him in the calf a few times. Akutagawa Ryuichi couldn't help but retreat from the pain in his leg. Before he could come back to his senses, he found that the other party's eyes were pressed against his.
The next attack was like a dying struggle. Chen Zhen frowned and said,""Now I can see clearly that you are no match for my master.”
By the time the disciples of Hongkou Dojo helped Akutagawa Ryuichi up from the ground, Chen Zhen had already returned to Bai Yifeng's side and tied his shoelaces. He coldly ignored everyone in the arena. The Japanese looked at Chen Zhen with reverence.
" Junior Brother Bai, let's go." Chen Zhen shook his head expressionlessly and turned to leave Hongkou Dojo.
" Fifth Senior Brother, you're really amazing. Jiechuan Longyi is no match for you at all." Bai Yifeng couldn't help but praise.
Upon hearing Akutagawa Ryuichi's name, Chen Zhen's smile disappeared. He frowned and did not continue speaking.
Bai Yifeng knew what he was thinking and his expression turned serious. After a moment of silence, he said,"Senior Brother, do you think that Akutagawa Ryuichi is no match for Master? How could Master die in his hands?”
Chen Zhen's pupils contracted violently, and his body emitted a threatening aura. He clenched his fists and said,"That's right. There are too many suspicious points about Master's death! Junior Brother, you saw it with your own eyes just now. Akutagawa can't even defeat me, so how can he be a match for Master?”
"What if Master was poisoned beforehand?”Bai Yifeng knew that he already had doubts in his heart at this time, and the time was ripe, so he directly removed the layer of gauze.
Chen Zhen's expression changed and his body trembled slightly. He turned to look at him and said,""Junior Brother Bai, you also suspect that Master was poisoned?”
"That's right. Ever since I heard of Master's death, I've always had this thought in my heart.”Bai Yifeng nodded lightly and said in a deep voice,""In the beginning, I was only suspicious. It was only when Senior Brother defeated that Japanese that I was certain that Master was not killed because he was inferior to others, but because he was poisoned.”
Chen Zhen's eyes narrowed, and the aura on his body became even colder. He immediately quickened his pace."Let's go. We'll talk outside."
Just as the two of them reached the door, they heard someone say loudly,"Look, Fifth Senior Brother and the others are coming out!”
The Japanese guards at the door looked at the two of them in surprise. The leader of the guards asked in surprise,"Aren't you Japanese?"
Chen Zhen glanced at him and replied coldly,""No!"
The captain's face was filled with anger. Just as he was about to say something, he saw two horses coming from afar, followed by a group of Japanese soldiers. His expression changed, and he immediately puffed out his chest and sucked in his stomach. He saluted,"Salute!"
One of the two people sitting on the horse was dressed in a western-style suit and looked refined. The other was dressed in a high-grade military uniform and had a murderous look on his face. Bai Yifeng recognized these two people at a glance. One of them was the Japanese Consul, and the other was naturally the big boss, the highest officer of the Japanese Army Department in Shanghai, Fujita Tsuyoshi!
Fujita got off his horse and straightened his military uniform. Seeing so many people gathered at the door, he walked up to the guard captain and asked coldly,"What happened?"
The captain broke out in a cold sweat. Just as he was struggling in his heart, a middle-aged man wearing a round hat beside him took off his hat and bowed with an apologetic smile."It's fine, it's fine, Mr. Fujita, Mr. Consul, it's really fine.”
Fujita recognized this person as Jie Yuankui, the police chief of the Public Settlement. He looked at them coldly and said,"It's best not to cause trouble!" With that, he turned around and walked through the door.
When the disciples of the Jingwu Sect saw the Japanese leave, they quickly asked,"Fifth Senior Brother, Junior Brother Bai, how is it?”
"We won." There was no joy on Chen Zhen's face. Instead, he was troubled. Ignoring the joy of his junior brothers, he turned around and thought for a moment before instructing,"Go back and inform Tingen and Uncle Nong to come find me at Master's grave.”
The disciples didn't think too much about it and thought that he wanted to go to the grave to pay his respects. They didn't say much and directly walked back.
At this moment, no one knew what Chen Zhen was planning, but Bai Yifeng knew that he was preparing to open the coffin and examine the corpse. Thinking that in the original plot, opening the coffin and examining the corpse was a difficult job, he took out 20 yuan and handed it over."Boss, Fifth Senior Brother and I suspect that Master was poisoned to death, so we must get to the bottom of this matter. Please help us get a coroner. I'll bear all the expenses!”
"You want to examine Mr. Huo's corpse?" The people of China valued the dead more than anything else, which was a great disrespect. However, after Bai Yichen's explanation, he felt relieved and began to suspect that there was something wrong with Huo Yuanjia's death.
Soon, an experienced coroner was called over. The group set off together and went to Huo Yuanjia's grave.
Not long after, Huo Nong and his brother arrived at the tomb with a group of disciples from the Essence Martial Sect. When Nong Jinsun saw so many people in front of the grave, even Jie Yuankui from the Patrol Office, he couldn't help but ask in confusion,""Chen Zhen, why did you call us to your master's grave? And Brother Yuan Kui, why are you here?”
Jie Yuankui stood at the back of the crowd and was closer, so he spoke first,"Open the coffin and perform an autopsy."
"Open the coffin and perform an autopsy?" Nong Jinsun immediately frowned.""How could you do this!"
"Father's body? How can you touch it so casually?" Huo Tingen asked anxiously.”
"Uncle Nong, Eldest Senior Brother, don't be anxious. Listen to me.”Bai Yifeng came out to comfort the two of them before saying,""We went to Hongkou Dojo today. Fifth Brother fought with Akutagawa Ryuichi. That Japanese couldn't even defeat Fifth Brother, so how could he be a match for Master? So we suspect that Master was poisoned.”
Chen Zhen also echoed," That's right, Eldest Senior Brother, Uncle Nong. Junior Brother Bai and I are here to seek justice for Master. Please grant us our wish."”
Unlike the Western doctor in the original novel who had to cut open the body with a scalpel, the coroner only took out a silver needle from his tool bag and inserted it into the liver. After taking it out, he concluded that Huo Yuanjia had indeed died of poisoning.
Everyone was in an uproar. Even Nong Jinsun, the stubborn old man, could not believe it.
Jie Yuankui asked in surprise,"Who poisoned him?"
Bai Yifeng chuckled. He first pulled him and Nong Jinsun to the side to avoid the crowd. Then, he called Chen Zhen and Huo Ting 'en over and said,""The person who poisoned Master is most likely someone from the Essence Martial Sect. In other words, there is a traitor in our sect.”
Is there a traitor?" Their expressions changed drastically. Even Chen Zhen had a thoughtful expression. What he meant was that he wanted Jie Yuankui to investigate and see who his master had been in contact with when he was outside. He didn't expect that it would be the hands of his subordinates in the Essence Martial Sect.
Bai Yifeng knew that there was something wrong with the crocodile meat, so he immediately asked," Uncle Nong, Eldest Senior Brother, is there anything in our Jingwu Sect that only Master can eat?”
"Huo Laosi ate alone?”Nong Jinsun pondered for a while and suddenly thought of something."I have it, I have it. I remember that some time ago, Tian Gen asked someone to buy a batch of crocodile jerky from Nanyang. He said it was for Huo Laosi to treat his asthma.”
Following that, as Bai Yifeng had expected, they found out the two traitors, Uncle Gen and Ah Xiang…
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