Chapter 79: Hitting the Leopard Head with a Stick

"Uh, coach brother, don't blame me. I was distracted by the horse just now. What did you say just now?"

"Haha, Brother Yang is a very honest man."

Lin Chong stroked his beard and smiled, thinking back to when he was the instructor of the imperial guards in Tokyo, and when he went to Liangshan and had a fight with Wang Lun, he realized that most of the people around him were smooth-talking and mercenary, and there were very few people as honest as Yang Chang. His original good impression of him increased a little.

"I was just sighing over Brother Yang's situation. If it weren't for Zhujiazhuang's rescue and capture of the general, I'm afraid he would still be buried now. Why didn't he follow Wudu to Erlong Mountain?"

"At that time, I met Brother Gongming, who asked me to deliver a letter to my family in Yuncheng and recommended me to work in the county government. Later, he took the old man up the mountain, and I followed him."

Yang Chang did not boast about his heroic act of saving people, but simply explained the cause of the incident, and Lin Chong nodded repeatedly after hearing it.

"So that's how it is. Brother Yang, have you ever thought that if you followed Wu Dutou and lived in Erlong Mountain, you would be freer than Liangshan?"

"I don't know, but I will definitely suffer a loss."

"Why?"

"If I hadn't come to Liangshan, wouldn't I have missed this marriage? Haha."

Yang Chang originally wanted to lighten the mood with a joke, but suddenly he remembered Lin Chong's previous troubles, and immediately clasped his fists and apologized: "Brother, please don't blame me, I didn't mean to show off."

"It's okay. You two are a perfect match, talented and pretty."

Lin Chong has been in Liangshan for more than three years. As time goes by, his longing for his wife and guilt have faded. The only thing that remains unchanged is the hatred buried in his heart. Unfortunately, he has no ability to take revenge.

He pursed his lips and smiled indifferently, then changed the subject and said, "Speaking of which, it is quite a coincidence that my brother Lu Zhishen is also in Erlong Mountain. I wonder if Brother Yang has heard of his name?"

"Master Lu uprooted a weeping willow tree. I heard about him from my second brother when I was in Yanggu. He is truly a hero!"

"The leader of Wudu killed the tiger on Jingyang Ridge, and he is also a real hero who is famous all over the world. By the way, Brother Lu is famous for his great strength. Many leaders also say that Brother Yang is born with supernatural power. I will find a chance to learn from you in the future?"

Hmm? Lin Chong actually came to me for advice? Even Lu Zhishen is no match for you.
Wait, I have picked up a lot of good stuff, [Power of a Tiger], [Centipede Step], [Mastery of Spear and Stick], if I use them together, do I have a chance to defeat Instructor Lin?

Now is a good time to find him to test myself so that I can know what my current level is.

Yang Chang immediately did what he thought. He clasped his fists and bowed, saying, "Brother, you are the instructor of the 800,000 imperial guards. Don't you think it would be embarrassing for me to ask for your advice? As the saying goes, it is better to have something today than to wait for it. Brother, how about you teach me a thing or two today?"

"Now? That's fine."

Lin Chong looked around and tightened his wrists, then asked, "Just practice boxing nearby?"

"I'm not good at fists and kicks, how about using guns and sticks?"

Yang Chang's boxing and kicking skills were very low, and his body could not withstand the "power of a tiger", so he answered very frankly.

"There are no weapons in the stables, and the horses have been counted anyway, so why don't you go play in Brother Yang's camp? Let the minions know how powerful you are."

"My elder brother is such a great man, how can I compare to him?"

"Don't worry, there are some."

Lin Chong has a good impression of Yang Chang. Even though Yang Chang's martial arts skills are mediocre, Lin Chong plans to let him win on purpose to help this little brother establish his prestige in front of his army.

The two chatted and laughed, and soon returned to the camp.

Hu Sanniang was doing queue training, which was the method of commanding the army that she learned from the instructor during her stay at Hujia Village. She had trained very well in Hujia Village before, but the minions here were lazier than the villagers, so she had to spend more time to establish her authority.

Seeing Yang Chang and Lin Chong returning together, Hu Sanniang instructed the lieutenant to watch over their training, and she took big strides to greet them.

"hiss"

Hu Sanniang took two steps and suddenly stopped.

The walking movements are too big and my thighs are sore and uncomfortable.

Fortunately, she had practiced martial arts for many years and was in good health. She was able to endure and continue moving forward, with an inexplicable blush appearing on her cheeks again.

"Sir, this is Master Lin."

"Madam, bring two long sticks."

"???"

Seeing Hu Sanniang's puzzled expression, Yang Chang smiled and looked at Lin Chong and explained, "Brother wants to teach me how to use the spear and the club."

"it's here?"

"Don't worry, sister-in-law. We will just have a simple exchange."

"okay."

Hu Sanniang went away in response, and soon she came back with a long stick. She had heard of the name of Leopard Head Lin Chong when she was in Hujia Village before, and during the time she had been in Liangshan, she had heard the minions privately say that Lin Chong was the best fighter in Liangshan.

The fact that the official dared to compete with this man at least shows that he is extremely courageous.

Bah, he is so brave, otherwise how could he dare to plot against Song Jiang to rob him?
While Hu Sanniang was daydreaming, the two people in front of her had already taken up their positions.

Lin Chong held the stick in front of him with a calm demeanor. Yang Chang saw that the other party was signaling him to make the first move, so after holding the stick and clasping his fists to salute, he immediately used the [Centipede Step] to move forward in a straight line.

“Good footwork!”

While Lin Chong was cheering, Yang Chang had already approached and leaped forward to hit him, with his stick whistling in the wind.

It's too late, but it's soon.

Leopard Head lightly kicked the tail of the stick with his right foot, and the upright long stick fell into the palm of his right hand. Then he tilted his body and raised the stick to block, and immediately a surge of power came from the tip of the stick.

The two sticks collided with each other, making a muffled sound.

The force is like lightning, and the wooden spring hand responds to the 'electricity'.

“What strength!”

Lin Chong shouted "OK" again.

Yang Chang landed on his tiptoes and spun around, turning his stick into a gun and stabbing out.

Such a fast and flexible move made Lin Chong's eyes become excited. He instinctively tilted his upper body to avoid it, and moved his stick and spear like an antelope hanging on a horn, easily resolving Yang Chang's "counterattack".

Yang Chang failed in his second attack, then he adjusted the grip point and extended the stick, and in an instant he swept the stick forward.

The leopard-headed man's pupils shrank, and he pushed off the ground and dodged backwards, then shouted in praise to Yang Chang.

"Well played!"

Originally he wanted to concede a few more moves, but Yang Chang's first three moves were powerful and skillful, and Lin Chong could no longer wait to fight back, so he turned around and counterattacked, officially treating his sparring partner as his opponent.

The two of them fought back and forth, raising a lot of dust.

The minions who were training not far away had no intention of training in formation, and all looked towards the fight to watch.

When they saw the two fighting back and forth, they all showed surprise on their faces, wondering how the new commander could be so powerful? He was the best fighter in Liangshan.

Hu Sanniang was also shocked. At first, she mistakenly thought that Lin Chong intended to give way, but the more she watched, the more she felt that Yang's long stick technique looked familiar. It seemed a bit similar to Zhu Biao's style, but more sophisticated and skillful than Zhu Biao's.

Is the sir so strong?

When Hu Sanniang was ambushed and controlled, she always thought that Yang Chang was just strong, but what she saw today refreshed her perception.

Defeated unjustly.

Lin Chong wanted to give in today and did not use any killing moves during the fight, so others thought they were evenly matched.

Yang Chang used all his skills and fought with Leopard Head for more than twenty rounds, but he still couldn't find any flaws or weaknesses.

The instructor of the 800,000 imperial guards is indeed of great value.

"Brother, you are so good at martial arts. I am ashamed to say that I am not as good as you!"

Yang Chang had the strength of a tiger and could fight with Lin Chong for hundreds of rounds without any problem. However, he saw no hope of winning, so he took the initiative to stop the fight by clasping his fists.

He thought to himself that he would have to continue picking up corpses, and perhaps upgrade his gun and stick skills to the maximum before he could possibly defeat the Leopard Head.

Lin Chong did not blush or gasp, but smiled and returned the greeting with his staff in his fist, praising: "Sanlang is very strong and is also very good at using spears and sticks. He is worthy of being the leader of this village."

"Brother, don't brag. I am far behind you."

"Don't be so modest. Lin Chong never flatters. By the way, can Sanlang ride a horse?"

"Uh no"

Seeing Hu Sanniang coming, Yang Chang immediately denied it.

"What a pity! With your strength and martial arts, it would be more advantageous to fight on horseback. You should be watching over the horses now. It would be best if you learn how to ride. Do you want me to teach you?"

"Thank you for your guidance, Master Lin. I will teach you how to ride a horse."

"Haha, I forgot that my sister-in-law is also a cavalry general. Don't blame me, don't blame me."

(End of this chapter)