Chapter 147: Huang Shan's Call

Chapter 147: A Call from Huang Shan

Ye Feng caught the burning gaze in Zhuo Yuanfan’s eyes and thought to himself: Truly impressive. Just by looking at this stance, it’s obvious he doesn't slack off in his usual training, and his muscle foundation must be quite solid. Then, he heard Zhuo Yuanfan part his lips and say, "Shall we begin now?"

"Alright, give me everything you've got!" Ye Feng said with a slight smile. What Ye Feng needed was an opponent who would pull out all the stops; otherwise, it couldn't truly be called a spar. Hearing this, Zhuo Yuanfan instantly felt a bit annoyed. Damn it, this kid was way too arrogant! "Ha!"

Not bad at all. Ye Feng felt a gust of wind rushing toward his chest. As the saying goes, a true expert shows what he's made of the moment he makes a move. Right now, Zhuo Yuanfan threw a direct punch straight at Ye Feng’s chest, with speed and power that were far from shabby. It was safe to say he was on par with Zhang Wei and the others, though naturally still a notch below people like Chu Yun and Ma Long.

Ye Feng smiled faintly and gracefully sidestepped Zhuo Yuanfan’s attack. Choosing not to engage in a head-on collision, Ye Feng left Zhuo Yuanfan momentarily stunned. Knowing his own capabilities all too well, Zhuo Yuanfan was well aware that almost no one in his class could dodge that punch of his. Yet this kid in front of him had evaded it with such ease, giving Zhuo Yuanfan a brief jolt of shock.

Naturally, Zhuo Yuanfan was no slouch. He spun around immediately, launching another punch at Ye Feng while simultaneously moving his feet. In a flash, Zhuo Yuanfan was employing both fists and feet in tandem, leaving the onlookers utterly astounded. After all, while everyone present had some training under their belt, compared to what Zhuo Yuanfan was displaying right now, it was like a dwarf comparing himself to a giant.

Both Liu Zhenhua and Chu Yun were somewhat shocked as well. They hadn't expected this kid to have such considerable skill. Chu Yun, in particular, felt a surge of admiration for Zhenhua's discerning eye. It seemed the three brothers truly each had their own strengths, and when it came to selecting personnel, Chu Yun completely bowed down to Zhenhua.

Zhenhua felt that he had perhaps misjudged him initially. Although he had thought the kid was decent before, he honestly hadn't anticipated such formidable strength. With his square face and lack of a bulky, rugged build, his coordinated use of fists and feet was exceptionally logical and fluid, making Zhenhua realize the fellow was no ordinary man. After all, coming from a regular military background and possessing such capabilities was truly no small feat.

"Mm, not bad!" Seeing Zhuo Yuanfan combining his punches and kicks with such decent execution, Ye Feng couldn't help offering a word of praise. Hearing this praise, Zhuo Yuanfan was overjoyed inside; this was just the beginning, and he was going to make this guy pay for daring to look down on him.

Ye Feng was in no rush to clash with Zhuo Yuanfan, continuing to evade his attacks instead. This only made Zhuo Yuanfan grow increasingly smug. Sensing Zhuo Yuanfan's inner thoughts, Ye Feng said calmly, "Remember, do not be impetuous!" But Zhuo Yuanfan paid no heed to Ye Feng's warning, offering only a sinister smirk at the corner of his mouth.

In the next instant, Zhuo Yuanfan lashed out with a fierce kick aimed directly at Ye Feng’s forehead. Proud of the speed and power behind his kicks, he figured this blow would surely leave this kid bruised and battered. However, Zhuo Yuanfan quickly realized how entirely mistaken his assumptions were. Though his kick was swift—leaving Ye Feng with no time to dodge—Ye Feng had never intended to dodge in the first place.

With a gentle touch of his palm against Zhuo Yuanfan's foot, Ye Feng smoothly hooked and locked the limb in place. Simultaneously, Ye Feng met Zhuo Yuanfan’s oncoming palm strike with one of his own. The two palms collided with a resounding bang. Zhuo Yuanfan felt as though his hand had shattered, while a massive wave of counterforce surged backward from his palm all the way up his arm.

Yet his foot remained firmly locked in Ye Feng's grip, completely unable to be pulled back. In fact, if it hadn't been anchored there, Zhuo Yuanfan's entire body would likely have been sent flying off balance. Noticing Zhuo Yuanfan leaning backward, Ye Feng quickly reached out, scooping upward from beneath. Grabbing Zhuo Yuanfan's wrist and giving it a gentle tug, Ye Feng instantly restored his balance and simultaneously released his foot.

Zhuo Yuanfan hurriedly retreated two or three steps before barely managing to steady himself, his eyes filled with sheer astonishment as he looked at Ye Feng. How could this guy subdue him with such effortless ease? Back in the military, when his instructors sparred with him, it would take them at least a solid fifteen or twenty minutes to take him down. Was this kid simply too monstrously strong?

Though Ye Feng had spent the beginning part of the fight evading, it was merely to dodge the brunt of the attack and, frankly, to save Zhuo Yuanfan a bit of face. Had he defeated him miserably right from the start, it would have stripped the man of his dignity—something Ye Feng felt no inclination to do. At the same time, he had seized the opportune moment and struck with decisive precision.

"May I ask this brother for your name?" Zhuo Yuanfan’s tone had turned remarkably polite. In a world where the strong are revered, such men only held true admiration for those stronger than themselves, as soldiers naturally carried a heroic chivalrous spirit deep within their hearts. Zhuo Yuanfan had rarely encountered opponents in his life, let alone someone like Ye Feng.

"Haha, just call me Ye Feng. Brother Zhuo has quite impressive skills. How about this, you can officially join the security company right now, bypassing the probation period entirely," Ye Feng said with a slight smile. The kid was genuinely talented and didn't need a probation period; after all, if you employ someone, you must trust them implicitly.

"So it's Brother Feng! Brother Feng’s skills are truly incredible. May I ask if Brother Feng is also part of this security company?" Zhuo Yuanfan asked with a faint smile. It seemed Xingfeng Security Company truly was a crouching tiger, hidden dragon. He had heard whispers about Xingfeng Security before—rumors that despite being a newly opened firm, the people within it were extraordinary.

At that moment, Liu Zhenhua and Chu Yun walked over. "Zhuo Yuanfan, this is my big brother, and the actual owner of this security company. Since big brother has just waived your probation, you can start work here tomorrow!" Liu Zhenhua said happily, giving Zhuo Yuanfan's shoulder a pat. "Not bad, young man."

"Ah, so you're Brother Feng!" Zhuo Yuanfan inwardly cursed himself for his ignorance. He should have realized why the people from the company had been treating this person with such profound respect just moments ago—this was the true master of the house! Such a master was naturally extraordinary, for in an era that respected the capable, only those with genuine prowess were fit to lead the rest.

"Haha, Brother Zhuo, there's no need for formalities. I was just testing your skills earlier, and they are indeed top-notch. Keep up the good training!" Ye Feng said with a smile. The kid's abilities were beyond reproach; if everyone in the company possessed such caliber, Xingfeng Security Company would have no trouble flourishing.

"Thank you, Brother Feng, thank you for your guidance. Brother Feng’s skills are the truly genuine article!" Zhuo Yuanfan said with a somewhat sheepish expression. To think he had been secretly looking down on Ye Feng earlier, assuming such a pretty boy couldn't possibly possess any real competence. But now, Zhuo Yuanfan was a complete and utter believer.

"Brother Feng, there's a call for you!" Suddenly, one of the brothers came running over holding Ye Feng's phone, looking rather urgent. Ye Feng took it and glanced at the screen—it was a call from Huang Shan. He couldn't help feeling a slight sense of curiosity, especially since he had just been chatting with her about life and ideals the very previous night.