Chapter 2: Ten Strategies to Defeat the Enemy

Ah! Li Qiang shouted in frustration, and immediately a wave of even more intense numbness surged over him, causing his upper body to lose all sensation, his legs to become weak once again, and his body to fall straight to the ground.

Wenhan suddenly tossed the hair bun held in both hands into the sky, resembling a celestial maiden scattering flowers

Hmph. I just happen to need a wine steward, and you have delivered yourself. Defeating me in ten moves? Nonsense. If you can defeat me in ten moves, I would be willing to use my head as a stool!

Wen Han conveyed to Ma Zong through his actions that he was not afraid. If they wanted to take his life, then they should come for it

I! ! ! '' Li Qiang opened his mouth wide, his eyes bulging, as if a breath was stuck in his throat, unable to speak, with veins bulging on his face

This young man possesses sorcery. Otherwise, it would be impossible to bring down the formidable leader in just ten moves

"Wait a moment. If my person, Ma, does not come out, this county will soon be ruled by monkeys. Li Qiang is my person; whoever dares to take him as a follower, I will take their life."

When Wenhan came to his senses, he saw Zhou Long trembling with anger, pointing at Ma Zong and cursing him vehemently

There is nothing more to say, which is just as well. Why are you still hesitating instead of taking action against the bandits?" Ma Zong snorted coldly and issued the order once again

Upon seeing Ma Zong arrive, Zhou Long, who was beside Wen Han, immediately changed his expression. Wen Han squinted his eyes, showing no sign of fear in such a situation, and walked over to the stall selling hairpieces. This time, he grabbed a handful of hairpieces, though it was unclear how many he had taken. Then, he turned to Ma Zong and revealed a radiant smile.

At this moment, Wenhan fell into a deep silence, calculating in his mind.

Such a person can only deal with some small-time thugs or men who have not practiced martial arts. When he encounters a skilled master with well-established techniques and proficiency, he will quickly be defeated.

At that time, only Zhou Cang was on the move, while the other brothers waited in the mountains. Soon after, due to his desire to seize the horse of Zhao Yun, who happened to pass by, he was instead defeated in battle and met his demise.

Suddenly, Li Qiang's eyes turned red, and he began to punch his own legs repeatedly. He sought to use the pain to temporarily suppress the numbness in his legs. Wen Han did not take the opportunity to strike; instead, he calmly watched Li Qiang, recognizing that such a person is worthy of respect

Pei Yuanshao, isn't he one of the famous Yellow Turban bandits alongside the renowned warrior Zhou Cang? Zhou Cang is known as the trusted general of Guan Yu, and it is said that his martial skills are also top-notch

Li Qiang was infuriated; Wen Han's arrogance had reached an unbearable level. He could be seen with his muscles tensed, unleashing all his strength as he lunged towards Wen Han.

What should we do? If Boss Qiang loses, does that not mean he will have to serve that person

However, he is not afraid. He regards the group of ruffians before him as mere trifles.

"Kneel down for me." Wen Han's agile body dodged the oncoming Li Qiang, and two hairpins in his hand were thrown towards Li Qiang's hind leg. The two hairpins pierced into Li Qiang's hind leg.

A mere pretext, a blatant pretext. I have nothing to say to you, an ungrateful person! Nothing to say!

Wen Han calmly met Li Qiang's gaze, knowing that he could not force Li Qiang to commit at that moment. It was essential for Li Qiang to come to his own understanding and be convinced.

Cheng Dong nodded, giving a glance and a gesture to the ruffians behind him, and with a forceful momentum, he led twenty men charging towards Wen Han

Zhou Long could not have imagined that the capable subordinate under his father's command would today seek to take his life

Cheng Dong, do you still have any shame! Relying on the crowd! Fine, when my sworn brother returns, I will definitely have him settle the score with you

Wen Han swiftly threw out two more hairpins, which pierced into the sides of Li Qiang's thighs. Li Qiang's expression changed dramatically as he realized that his legs had become unresponsive. A sudden and intense numbness overwhelmed him, causing him to uncontrollably kneel down.

Wen Han dodged Li Qiang's incoming powerful punch, shouting "Zhe!" as two hairpins flew out of his hand. The rapid speed left Li Qiang no time to evade. The hairpins deeply embedded themselves in the positions on both of Li Qiang's shoulders, causing him to cry out in pain as a strong sensation of numbness spread from his shoulders.

In ancient times, battles often began with a duel between generals, in order to conserve troop strength and boost morale

Cheng Dong paused abruptly upon hearing Zhou Long mention that "brother for life," as if he had recalled something terrifying, and he actually stopped in his tracks

Wen Han observed this and a smile appeared at the corner of his mouth. From the earlier encounter, Wen Han realized that Li Qiang was merely a brute relying solely on strength, with attacks that lacked any form or strategy

Hmph, if it were not for your father's sake, I, Ma, would have long since made your corpse lie in two places, how could I have allowed you to live in peace for so many years. Today, your brother (Wenhan) has insulted me first, and I, Ma, will no longer consider the old ties.

If one were to possess the extraordinary skills of Guan Yu, also known as Guan Yunchang, every move would carry profound meaning, each strike interconnected, with lethal techniques concealed within. The books compel you to engage with him, only to be defeated by sheer force.

In this way, Wenhan can fully trust Li Qiang's loyalty in the future; this is the way of managing people. This principle was not lost on Wenhan's adoptive father, Li Rulong, who taught him well.

Wen Han walked over to Li Qiang, bent down, and whispered in Li Qiang's ear: "I believe you are a brave man, as you did not strike at the fatal acupoints; otherwise, I could take your life with just one move. Do you accept this?"

"Kill the bandit? Very well, today I shall slay a great bandit." Wen Han did not expect that his reckless actions today would bring great misfortune upon Zhou Long.

Thus, such a gamble may work against someone like Li Qiang, who has not practiced martial arts. However, if it were against those renowned figures from the history of the Three Kingdoms, Wen Han would not dare to make a move lightly

You need only to focus on killing today; I have already communicated with the county magistrate Yang Hong, Mr. Yang.

This time, Cheng Dong seemed to have completely understood his inner shadows, no longer feeling constrained, as if he had taken a spring tonic, charging towards Wen Han and Zhou Long.

However, Wenhan came to pick a fight, which provided Ma Zong with an opportunity to take action. Thus, Ma Zong was able to execute his plan without restraint. Initially, he was concerned that some of his subordinates might oppose him due to the old favors owed to Zhou Long's father.

This is a tragic character. After the end of the Yellow Turban Rebellion, he and Zhou Cang became bandits, at that time he was still Zhou Cang's leader. However, his fate was rather unfortunate

"Shattered!" Li Qiang had lost his sanity; as soon as his legs regained sensation, he lunged at Wen Han like a frenzied black bear. Wen Han showed no fear and easily dodged. When Li Qiang exposed another opening, Wen Han simultaneously unleashed the remaining four strands of his hair, two aimed at Li Qiang's back and two at his chest.

Zhou Long watched as Cheng Dong led a group of people rushing over, intending to defeat Wen Han with sheer numbers, and could not help but feel a surge of anger, roaring in response

Ah! Li Qiang has gone mad, as if he wants to crush his teeth, his face contorted with rage as he began to roar. Having suffered such great humiliation, Li Qiang wished he could skin Wen Han alive.

Pei Yuanshao, who could mix with Zhou Cang, must surely possess considerable martial skills. In ancient history, he, along with Zhou Cang, requested to become a retainer of Guan Yu.

Good courage. Indeed, the young calf is not afraid of the tiger. Cheng Dong, you take twenty men to meet him

Ma Zong revealed a sinister smile, embodying a posture of deep-seated resentment being expressed. He had endured Zhou Long and Zhou Long's close brotherhood for many years; had it not been for the existence of these two individuals, his business would have long since spread throughout the entire Hedong Prefecture.

Li Qiang was furious, angry at himself for losing to this small-framed youth before him. If he had lost to a burly man, he might have found some consolation. Even more humiliating was the fact that he had lost a bet and now had to serve as a subordinate to this young man.

Ah, it is hard to say; perhaps Master Ma will take him under his wing

Today, thieves have come to Jie County. Zhou Long has colluded with the thieves. I, Ma, will lead you all to slay the thieves

Ah, what a pity. This young man possesses martial skills and can defeat the formidable leader. In a few years, he may become a fine hero

Ma Zong. You are ambitious and ruthless. Not only do you seek to take my life, but you also wish to end the life of my brother. How could my father have treated you like family

How is it possible that my dog and the book have been blinded? Strong Boss lost, and he lost to this frail young man

The group of ruffians brought by Li Qiang, upon witnessing Wen Han's ferocity, dared not approach. They whispered among themselves, their gazes towards Wen Han tinged with fear. In this era, whenever the leader loses, those beneath them often become disheartened and readily concede.

"The tricks of a petty person." Li Qiang snorted coldly, forcing the numbness in his shoulders down as he raised his arm to attack Wen Han again. However, Li Qiang's assault was not as fierce as before, and his speed had slowed considerably

Then, an unforgettable scene unfolded for Ma Zong

Master Ma has arrived, and that young man is destined to meet his demise

At this moment, a middle-aged man dressed in a black ornate robe and wielding a large broadsword slowly approached, flanked by dozens of followers. The ruffians originally brought by Li Qiang quickly stepped aside respectfully to make way for the broadsword-wielding man.

Both individuals seemed to feel that exchanging even a few more words with each other would be uncomfortable. Zhou Long, like a frenzied rooster, wished to immediately gain supernatural strength to smash Ma Zong into a pulp to vent her anger

Just like the current situation, his strength is several times greater than Wenhan's, and his physical condition also surpasses that of Wenhan, yet he is unable to catch a glimpse of Wenhan. As a result, Wenhan is in an invincible position

Not long ago, an agreement was reached with the leader of Heifeng Mountain, Pei Yuanshao, and now there is an eagerness to bribe the county magistrate Yang Hong, intending to eliminate Zhou Long, the thorn in their side

Do not listen to his barking. I, Master Ma, have spent a considerable sum to arrange with the leader of Black Wind Mountain, Pei Yuanshao, to set up an ambush on the only route from Black Wind Mountain to Jiexian. As soon as that madman returns to Jiexian, the leader Pei Yuanshao will immediately lead his men to launch an attack, ensuring that the madman meets his demise