Chương 173: Eagle Claw Kung Fu

Plum Manor. Song Que and his companions were sitting in the plum blossom garden, welcoming Old Nie's sworn brother, Shen Ziming. Waiting until both Old Shen and Old Nie were poured a cup of fragrant tea, Boss Song finally spoke slowly:"Since Brother Shen is here today, you must have heard everything from Nie Feng. Here, I formally invite Brother Shen to join my Fierce Tiger Gang! I will treat you with the position of Vice Gang Leader, to manage the gang's affairs alongside Old Nie on my behalf."

"There's no rush for this." At this moment, Shen Ziming's fighting spirit surged! Looking straight at Song Que, he spoke in a deep voice:"Young Master Song, you once promised to avenge my sworn brother Zihao... my sworn brother Nie Feng! I wonder if this is true?"

"That is correct. I promised that within five years, I would definitely help Old Nie complete his revenge! But looking at the current situation, it probably won't take that long." Regarding his Young Master's words, Nie Feng now believed them without a doubt! Having witnessed the monstrous talent of his Young Master and Xiong Ba recently, he truly understood how vast the gap between geniuses and mortals was! A mere Liu family—he had already begun to disregard them!

Therefore, he wasn't as anxious and impatient as before. Shen Ziming didn't know all this. He only wholeheartedly thought of Nie Feng, afraid he was being deceived. Thus, he gritted his teeth and stood up:"Please forgive me, Young Master Song! This one is not intentionally doubting you. It's just that I wish to seek guidance from you, Young Master Song. I wonder if you would agree?" Having only sparred with the foolish Bear for so long, Boss Song had long grown bored.

Now that an expert had delivered himself to his door, why would he refuse? He readily agreed:"Haha! I couldn't ask for more! Brother Shen, please follow me!" Nie Feng also didn't intend to stop him, merely smiling as he watched his sworn brother, anticipating how he was about to be force-fed a beating! He understood the strength of both sides clearly. Even with his own recently surged strength, he wasn't entirely sure he could defeat Brother Shen, let alone his Young Master! But this was for the best.

Letting Brother Shen understand a bit more about the Young Master's potential would also help erase any lingering doubts in his mind. Leading the group to an open area near the mountain, Boss Song finally stopped, stood opposite Shen Ziming, and cupped his hands.

"Brother Shen, please!"

"Young Master Song, be careful!" Shen Ziming wasn't polite. The oppressive aura emanating from Grandee Song was too intense; he didn't dare be the slightest bit careless! Shen Ziming's expression turned grave. Narrowing his eyes, he slightly curled his hands into the shape of eagle claws and slowly circled Song Que. Song Que also wanted to test this person's martial arts and didn't use a weapon. He stood there extremely relaxed, waiting for Old Shen to make his move. Screech!

At this moment, Shen Ziming didn't let down his guard or act carelessly just because Song Que seemed unbothered! Waiting until he had circled behind him, he explosively charged forward! With one arm extended and the other raised like a giant eagle flapping its wings, he leaped high into the air and ferociously pounced down! His posture was extraordinarily heroic! Seeing this, Boss Song couldn't help but let his eyes light up. Shouting loudly, he threw a punch to meet the attack!

"Clang!!!" The collision of fist and claw unexpectedly produced the resounding clang of metal, sounding as if people were fighting with weapons! This showed that the skin and flesh on their hands had been tempered to the highest degree, practically no different from refined steel! Having the intention to test this person's martial arts, Song Que only defended and didn't attack against Old Shen. His hands sometimes formed fists, sometimes turned into sabers, unhurriedly resolving Shen Ziming's claw attacks.

Relying on his superior agility and the wondrous effects of his Domain, Shen Ziming's attacks didn't pose a threat to him. But his mastery of Eagle Claw Kung Fu still made Boss Song's eyes light up! Truly, a renowned name is not without merit! According to Nie Feng, this person's reputation as a young talent resounding throughout the entire Yangnan Circuit wasn't unearned! Closing his eyes, Song Que felt as if he were engaged in a dogfight with a divine eagle!

Shen Ziming's footwork was agile, and his hand-eye coordination was incredibly sharp! His claw techniques weren't overbearing, but his strikes were fast, accurate, and vicious! His moves were nimble and unpredictable, yet carried a fierce and unyielding force! Strength and softness balanced each other; hardness and gentleness were both present! This tale has been pilfered from Royal Road. If found on Amazon, kindly file a report. Old Shen darted around Song Que like a shuttle, launching attacks.

His footwork was agile yet steady, his fists and kicks seamlessly integrated. His arms slithered like boneless snakes, weaving through defenses to find vital spots on his body, forcing Song Que to hurriedly parry at times! Clang clang... clang clang... The sound of collisions rang out incessantly. Sitting on the side watching, Xiong Ba and Nie Feng were completely mesmerized! Their eyes were wide open, terrified of missing even the smallest detail!

"Stop." After hundreds of exchanges, realizing he couldn't even touch the corner of the other person's clothes, Shen Ziming called to stop in frustration. Song Que, however, was still craving more!

"Brother Shen, is there a problem?"

"I won't fight anymore! Young Master Song's martial arts are far superior to this lowly one's! I am in awe!" Hearing this, Boss Song regretfully shook his head:"Brother Shen's Eagle Claw Kung Fu has taught me a lot! I am merely relying on my thick skin and tough flesh to gain an advantage! If we truly fought seriously, the outcome would be uncertain!" Shen Ziming couldn't help but roll his eyes hearing this! Don't you have a f cking clue in your own heart?! I've already used every martial move I have!

You didn't even need to move a single step! We've fought until now, and your face isn't red, nor is your heart racing! If we truly fought seriously, do I even need to think about the outcome?! *"Big Brother, how about it? I wasn't exaggerating about my Young Master, right?"

"Haha, not in the slightest! Such aptitude can't even be adequately described by the word 'monstrous'!" Shen Ziming was also a straightforward person, practicing what he preached. Having tested Song Que's strength and found it even more perverse than he imagined, he didn't hesitate to solemnly bow deeply and shout:"This lowly one, Shen Ziming, has long admired Young Master Song's name! This time, I traveled from afar specifically to pledge my allegiance to you! I hope Young Master Song will accept!"

Everyone likes hearing pleasant words! Old Shen didn't even say he came for his sworn brother this time, frankly stating he wanted to pledge allegiance to Song Que himself! Boss Song also felt incredibly cheerful, laughing loudly as he helped him up:"Haha! With Brother Shen's help, it's like a tiger growing wings! Rest assured, Brother Shen, I, Song, will not let your talents go to waste! For now, manage the Fierce Tiger Gang on my behalf alongside Old Nie.

In the future, when the conditions are right, I will entrust you with heavier responsibilities!"

"I will obey your every command, Young Master Song!" Shen Ziming wasn't arrogant, happily accepting the order. The matter succeeded beyond expectations, and everyone felt extremely satisfied. That noon, 'God of Cooking Song' couldn't resist the itch in his hands and went to show off his culinary skills! A few signature dishes, combined with self-brewed fine wine, instantly captivated Old Shen upon his first taste!

He kept complaining about how Nie Feng could be so blessed yet not call his sworn brother over earlier to share it! Hearing this, everyone laughed heartily. A joyful and cheerful atmosphere enveloped the entirety of Plum Manor. After the meal, Song Que originally wanted to keep Shen Ziming at Plum Manor for a few days. But Brother Shen was eager to help Old Nie in his heart, so how could he agree? Boss Song didn't insist, merely giving him a few instructions before sending the two back to Qinghe....

Qinghe City, a beautiful morning, as ordinary as any other day. But for the locals, today wasn't an ordinary day! Because the major faction, the Fierce Tiger Gang, after experiencing some twists and turns, was officially hanging its signboard back up and opening its doors again today! Their new headquarters had been temporarily relocated to the West City, sharing a location with the Shunfeng Escort Agency! As the boss behind the scenes, Boss Song naturally couldn't be absent on this important occasion.

Early in the morning, he and Xiong Ba rushed over to prepare the banquet and welcome the guests. Although the messy situation in the city hadn't been fully cleaned up yet, the big shots in the county had to give face to Song Que, the newly risen overlord! Therefore, they specifically took time out to come and congratulate him! The Xu family father and daughter, Tie Feilong of the Golden Snake Gang, the Wu family...

As long as they were figures who could be considered 'upper crust' in the city, they all very respectfully prepared gifts to congratulate him on his new home! Grinning and chatting since early morning, it wasn't until Xu Qing, Wu Tian, and the others took their leave early to avoid taboo that Grandee Song finally felt liberated. He couldn't help but raise his hands to massage his stiff face.

Standing beside him, Xu Zishan couldn't help but giggle:"Hehe, it looks like this was more exhausting for you, Song Que, than fighting Lu Tianxiong!"

"Heh, Zishan is not wrong! It seems socializing isn't my forte! It's truly torturous!"

"Haha, A'Que, you need to practice more from now on! There will definitely be no shortage of such occasions in the future!" Wu Yi gloated happily. Glaring at him, Boss Song shook his head:"I'd rather focus on practicing martial arts! I'll leave these matters to others! Zishan, Brother Yi, let's go inside! Today, we must thoroughly celebrate with our Fierce Tiger Gang!"

"Haha, my father instructed this little woman to toast Gang Leader Song with a few cups of celebratory wine on his behalf! Naturally, there's no reason for me to go back now!" Xu Zishan responded very straightforwardly. Wu Yi and Guan Yu naturally had even less reason to leave halfway.

"Haha, that is a given! Today, we must definitely get you drunk once!" Heh, who gave you that kind of courage, Old Wu?! Hearing his bold declaration, Boss Song shot a highly disdainful glance at him and Guan Yu:"Brother Yi, can you handle it?" Looking at the fierce expressions on Song Que and Xiong Ba's faces, Wu Yi instantly chickened out. Blushing, he pretended not to hear and turned his head to look at the flowers and grass by the road.

His demeanor made the people around them unable to hold back their laughter!... Busy from morning until nearly noon, Boss Song finally finished hosting. Unhurriedly, he led the guests and the group of Fierce Tiger Gang members into the courtyard to arrange the banquet. Seeing the time was about right, Song Que leisurely ordered the servants to pour the wine, raising his cup to toast, while also waiting for today's 'big play' to begin!

Sure enough, not even two rounds of drinks had passed when a gang member hurriedly ran in from outside the gate to report:"Gang Leader! There is a person outside named Shen Ziming! He says he heard your martial prowess is extraordinary, and passing by today, he suddenly felt the itch to spar and wants to exchange blows with you! He is currently waiting outside the gate!"

"There's actually such a thing?!" Someone daring to come challenge them and cause trouble on the very day they hung their signboard and opened for business?! This was naked provocation! Furthermore, even heaven doesn't strike someone while they're eating!

'Great Actor Song' put on an angry face and shouted in a deep voice:"Everyone, please follow me out to see what kind of person has come, daring to provoke the prestige of our Fierce Tiger Gang!"

"Yes! Gang Leader!" A group of high-ranking gang members also felt their anger boil! Rolling up their sleeves and itching for a fight, they hurriedly followed Song Que to the gate, wanting to fiercely beat up that audacious troublemaker! Standing in the crowd, Nie Feng secretly snickered seeing this scene, suppressing it hard so as not to reveal it.