Chapter 0007: Teasing Huang Shihai

If one were to compete in weaponry with Huang Shihai, Li Zhen would find it difficult to gain any advantage

Huang Shihai appeared spirited like a fighting cock, and loudly questioned: "If that is the case, why do you laugh?"

Bang! Bang! Bang!

Before long, Huang Hu returned, but his expression was quite strange. The gun in Huang Hu's hand was not a cold weapon such as a knife, gun, or stick; it was a sniper rifle modified by Li Zhen. Such a gun is not convenient for mutual competition in shooting. With a puzzled look, Huang Hu obediently handed the sniper rifle to Li Zhen.

Hahaha ... ...

Li Zhen suddenly burst into loud laughter, leaving Huang Shihai perplexed, and even the soldiers around the arena were bewildered. Huang Shihai's expression darkened as he said in a deep voice, "Lord Li, what are you laughing at?"

Huang Hu shouted loudly: "There is absolutely no mistake, it is this shotgun. When I got the shotgun, I also found it unreasonable and asked Wu Qigong, and he said this is Lord Li's weapon."

Huang Shihai frowned with anger, clearly very displeased

Li Zhen reached out to stop him, shaking his head and saying: "General Huang Qian, the guns on the rack are not suitable. I have a specialized sidearm; just send someone to retrieve it from General Wu's tent." Li Zhen brought the sniper rifle to Huang Shihai's tent for a meeting, and then left with Huang Shihai and Tu Shu, leaving the sniper rifle in Huang Shihai's camp.

Huang Shihai's narrow eyes narrowed slightly, and his rugged cheeks tightened, appearing quite intimidating. He stared at Li Zhen, a cold light flickering in his eyes, and said: "Li Zhen, I intended to compete with you fairly, yet you had Huang Hu procure a shotgun. Are you planning to confront me with a shotgun? Do you look down on me, or are you deliberately mocking me?"

I obey your command

Li Zhen suddenly smiled and said, "Huang Qian, my weapon is a gun"

Huang Hu clasped his fists and quickly departed

Huang Shihai stood calmly on the arena, yet his tranquility exuded a formidable presence akin to towering mountains, starkly contrasting with his earlier demeanor. A person like Huang Shihai is taciturn and seldom speaks, yet he is a master of martial arts. Li Zhen stood directly opposite Huang Shihai, feeling an overwhelming sense of oppression, as if what lay before him was not a person, but a majestic mountain.

Li Zhen's expression turned stern, his gaze fixed intently on Huang Shihai, remaining silent.

Li Zhen calmly asked, "Huang Qian, do you have any objections?"

Huang Shihai said: "Yes, indeed, there is this saying"

Huang Shihai took a deep breath, his eyes darting around, and thought to himself that he could no longer engage in a debate with Li Zhen. He realized that he was just a rough man and could not win against Li Zhen.

Li Zhen stated: "Huang Qian's analysis is very accurate; I seized the opportunity presented by Huang Hu and struck again successfully"

The soldiers were discussing among themselves, chattering incessantly.

The essence of it is understood only by him himself

Bang

Moments later, a soldier approached holding a white waxen spear as thick as a goose egg, and handed it to Huang Shihai.

Wow!

Huang Shihai, seeing that Li Zhen remained silent, spoke again: "Eighteen types of weapons are laid out below, please choose, my lord"

Huang Shihai's eyes widened in anger, resembling a wrathful Vajra, as he took three consecutive steps forward

A commotion suddenly erupted around the arena, with many soldiers loudly shouting that they wanted to beat Li Zhen

Li Zhen pondered for a while, only to conclude that he had no confidence whatsoever in securing victory. Even more frightening was the feeling that he had been targeted by Huang Shihai; as soon as he made a move, he would be pierced by the long spear.

Li Zhen's expression was grave, understanding that Huang Shihai was a true master

He racked his brains, contemplating a way to cope. Huang Shihai is a master; even ten Huang Tigers cannot defeat him. Li Zhen also possesses martial skills, but in a weapon contest against Huang Shihai, he would undoubtedly lose, so Li Zhen cannot take action. If he were to be defeated by Huang Shihai, the soldiers in the camp would be discontented, and the opportunity to subdue Huang Shihai would be completely lost

Li Zhen inhaled sharply a few times, feeling extremely troubled

He understood that Li Zhen's words were correct, but he could not find anything to refute them

In his previous life, he was a sniper in the military, with extensive experience and mastery in martial arts. In addition to hand-to-hand combat, Li Zhen was equipped with a sniper rifle for long-range shooting and weapons such as a triangular dagger for close combat, but he had never encountered weapons like broadswords or sabers. After all, such weapons are impractical and not conducive to carrying.

Hiss! Hiss!

Huang Hu stood among the crowd, gently shaking his head; he was the person involved and was aware of Li Zhen's formidable strength

Li Zhen smiled and said: "For me, the purpose of martial arts practice is twofold: first, to strengthen the body; second, to kill enemies on the battlefield. I believe that the soldiers in the camp practice martial arts to kill enemies, aiming to minimize bloodshed on the battlefield. This is a winning technique and also a means of self-preservation. To survive on the battlefield, one must pay attention to technique in order to kill more enemies"

Li Zhen chuckled lightly and said in a measured tone: "Commander Huang Qian, when you and I entered the camp, I heard a saying from the camp's leaders, which goes: soldiers must sweat more during training so that they can bleed less on the battlefield"

Huang Shihai's complexion alternated between a deep blue and a flushed red, constantly changing.

Wait!

The thick white wax rod, resembling a goose egg, struck the surface of the arena with a dull thud, causing the platform to tremble slightly. Upon closer inspection, cracks appeared on the ground where the end of the rod had impacted.

Lord Li's weapon is actually a large gun, which is truly wonderful. Since Huang has entered the field, he has yet to encounter an opponent who can match his marksmanship. It would be just right to spar with someone skilled in using a large gun. Huang Shihai raised his eyebrows, a smile appearing on his face, and waved his hand to instruct, "Come here, prepare a fine gun for Lord Li."

Huang Shihai raised his gun and then brought it down forcefully

Li Zhen scrutinized Huang Shihai's weapon, his brow furrowing

Li Zhen's eyes revealed a look of disdain as he said, "I find it amusing that you are a battalion commander, holding the lives of over one thousand soldiers, yet you are so foolish and naive, perhaps your head has been muddled by the sun"

Huang Shihai instructed, "Huang Hu, run to Wu Qigong's camp and bring back Lord Li's gun"

Huang Shihai sneered, "Lord Li, do you have nothing to say?"

The soldiers surrounding the arena were all staring at Li Zhen, their faces displaying a peculiar expression

After a pause, Li Zhen continued, "My struggle with Huang Hu is no child's play; it is a serious contest without holding back. Regardless of the means employed, the goal is victory and the pursuit of success. When Huang Hu exposes a weakness, I will not let it slip away, which is why I won and he lost. If you say I took shortcuts, I can only say you are too foolish and naive."

At this moment, Huang Shihai resembled an injured tiger, exuding a chilling aura of murderous intent

With each step, the arena trembles.

Huang Shihai stopped at a distance of ten feet from Li Zhen, and said in a deep voice: "Lord Li, your martial arts are exceptional; Huang Shihai seeks to learn a thing or two from you." As he spoke, Huang Shihai pointed to the weapon rack below the arena and continued in a solemn tone: "There are various weapons such as large hammers, long knives, wooden sticks, and giant axes among the eighteen types of weapons available for your selection. As long as you defeat me, everything can be discussed."

He furrowed his brows, constantly pondering in his heart

A soldier pulled over Huang Hu and asked, "Huzi, are you sure you haven't made a mistake?"

With a change of tone, Huang Shihai shouted, "Bring me a gun!"

Huang Hulong strode forward with a tiger's gait, taking two or three steps onto the stage. Standing tall with his chest out, he disdainfully said: "Lord Li defeated Huang Hu in their first encounter by cleverly tripping him, thus securing victory. In their second encounter, he ostensibly agreed to engage Huang Hu in a direct confrontation, yet unexpectedly struck Huang Hu in the armpit, rendering Huang Hu's right arm weak and unable to continue fighting. Ultimately, Lord Li's two victories over Huang Hu were both achieved through cunning, and cannot be considered heroic. If Lord Li possesses the ability to defeat me, then Huang would be convinced and willing to accept it."