From Evil Sect Leader to Doctor-Chapter 300 - 275: Entering the Ring

"Tell me, who is your friend?"

President Sheng said, "He runs a martial arts hall here locally, from Han County, his name is Li Tingjun."

Chunliang moved in a bit closer, "If you dare lie to me, a year from now I'll send you a wreath."

President Sheng wore a mournful face, "Why would I lie to you? I really don't know."

"No leaking information. If anything gets out, you'll be the one to blame."

President Sheng nodded repeatedly, thoroughly intimidated by Chunliang.

Li Tingjun's martial arts hall is located at the Olympic Sports Center, although called a martial arts hall, it's actually an educational training business, primarily responsible for training teenagers.

Li Tingjun is considered a notable figure in Dongzhou's Sanda scene, serving as a director of the Dongzhou Sanda Association and vice president of the Han County Sanda Association. His relationship with President Sheng also stems from Sanda.

Chunliang asked President Sheng to accompany him to the martial arts hall. President Sheng, even though unwilling, was completely under Chunliang's thumb and had no choice but to follow along.

President Sheng told Li Tingjun on the phone that he had met a young man interested in sparring with a master, so he recommended Li Tingjun.

Of course, Li Tingjun was happy to oblige, saying he'd be waiting at the martial arts hall.

Chunliang also contacted Lu Qi, telling him that this Li Tingjun was very likely the one purchasing tiger bone and rhinoceros horn. Lu Qi asked where the information came from, but Chunliang couldn't mention the ledger, so he said if he had evidence, he'd go straight to the police instead of seeking help from friends.

Lu Qi, worried about Chunliang's antics, changed into plain clothes and headed to the martial arts hall. Since he wasn't in charge of this case, it wasn't appropriate to appear in his official capacity.

By the time President Sheng and Chunliang arrived, Lu Qi was already there. Chunliang introduced them to each other. Hearing that Lu Qi is a police officer, President Sheng realized this situation was quite serious and quickly clarified his non-involvement.

Lu Qi told him not to worry, as long as he cooperated with the investigation, Enheng Pharmaceutical wouldn't get implicated.

Actually, Sheng Chaohui was truly just trying to help. Li Tingjun asked if he had connections for obtaining tiger bone and rhinoceros horn. Sheng said no, but someone might, which is why he gave Wu Yuanyi's contact information. What happened afterward, whether they made any deals, he didn't know.

The three walked into Zhongyi Martial Arts Hall. Chunliang noted how those who hide their shameful deeds under false righteousness love to flaunt loyalty and righteousness, ironically showcasing what they lack.

As soon as they entered, they heard a booming voice, "President Sheng, your esteemed visit has truly honored Zhongyi Martial Arts Hall!"

Li Tingjun, at twenty-seven, is tall and burly. He was once Dongzhou's three-time consecutive Sanda champion. Dongzhou's martial arts are unmatched in Pinghai, with most provincial champions hailing from Dongzhou, and most of Dongzhou's champions coming from Han County.

Li Tingjun retired last year, opening this martial arts hall afterward, focusing on education and training, occasionally hosting Sanda competitions. However, the domestic interest in Sanda is low, and competitions usually don't generate enough income.

President Sheng had sponsored a few times. For him, it's just an entertaining hobby, but for Li Tingjun, it's a livelihood.

President Sheng introduced Li Tingjun to Chunliang, "Director Li, my young brother, Pinghai's strongest Sanda fighter."

Having been a provincial champion, Li Tingjun humbly responded, "I'm retired now."

President Sheng then introduced Chunliang as well, "Wang Da Chui, a young brother I just met, also a master, focusing on Baji Fist."

This was Chunliang's request to avoid using his real name, worried it might alert Li Tingjun prematurely.

Li Tingjun shook hands with Chunliang, "Baji Fist, huh? I know quite a few masters. Do you know Yan Feng from Nanjiang?" The person he mentioned is a prominent figure in Pinghai's Baji Fist community.

Chunliang shook his head, "Never heard of him." Being honest, Li Tingjun thought this kid was either a reckless fool or arrogantly ignorant, practicing Baji Fist without even knowing about Yan Feng.

A few days ago, when setup by Tang Tianyi in Nanjiang, one of the attackers on Chunliang was a Baji Fist expert, from whom Chunliang learned a few moves.

Ancient martial arts greatly differ from modern practices. In the past, martial arts were lethal skills; now training focuses on health and fitness, with aggressiveness weakened over time. Baji Fist maintains some essence of ancient martial arts, practical and not just for show.

Chunliang even downloaded some Baji Fist videos online recently for study. Already well-versed in martial arts, he finds that knowing one style helps in understanding others.

The term "Baji" originates from the Han dynasty text "Huainanzi - Dixiangxun" — between heaven and earth, spans the nine regions, extending the power to the extreme ends of eight directions.

Li Tingjun was very polite, inviting everyone to his office for tea, emphasizing that forging friendships should be the main goal, even when meeting through martial competition.

Chunliang said, "No need, I've long heard of Master Li's great skills, and I'm here to learn."

To Li Tingjun, this kid seemed quite arrogant. If not for President Sheng's introduction, he wouldn't have hesitated to kick him out. Learn from me? Who the hell are you? In the realm of free fighting, Li Tingjun holds some reputation.

Li Tingjun pulled Sheng Chaohui aside and whispered, "President Sheng, this Xiaowang is a bit arrogant."

Sheng Chaohui chuckled, "You've noticed too, young people are often full of themselves. But those with real skills tend to be like that. I brought him here to let you gauge his abilities."

Li Tingjun said, "Wouldn't it be bad if I ended up injuring your little brother?"

Sheng Chaohui thought to himself, even I couldn't last three moves against him, you might not be his match either. Of course, Sheng Chaohui was older and not as physically fit, while Li Tingjun, in his prime, might stand a chance against Xu Chunliang.

Sheng Chaohui said, "Don't hold back, let him see the real level of our Dongzhou Sanda." It's none of his business, and if Li Tingjun ended up injuring Xu Chunliang, it would vent some of his own frustration. Though Sheng Chaohui knew this was unlikely.

With Sheng Chaohui's words, Li Tingjun had no concerns. He told Xu Chunliang to get ready.

Xu Chunliang didn't bring any gear, but Zhongyi Martial Arts Hall had some. He picked a few pieces and went to the changing room to put them on.

Lu Qi followed him over and, seeing there was no one around, reminded Xu Chunliang, "Li Tingjun has won several provincial championships. He's a master, not like Sheng Chaohui, who's used to luxury."

Xu Chunliang said, "You seem to lack confidence in my abilities."

Lu Qi asked, "Where exactly did you get your information from?"

Xu Chunliang said, "Don't worry about it. I'll make him tell the truth later."

Lu Qi said, "You don't mean to beat him until he confesses, right?"

Xu Chunliang laughed, "Why else would I do this?"

"Don't get reckless. This isn't an official competition. If you hurt someone, you'll have to face legal responsibility."

Xu Chunliang took off his shirt, revealing a muscular physique, surprising Lu Qi who didn't expect the kid to be so built underneath.

Xu Chunliang wrapped his hands well, put on boxing gloves, shook his neck, and collided his fists. Even if Li Tingjun wasn't directly involved in planting evidence against Huichun Hall, he was definitely involved in the framing incident. Today, he would teach this guy a lesson.

On the way out, he ran into Sheng Chaohui. Xu Chunliang winked at him, reminding him not to forget their arrangement, while Sheng Chaohui looked helpless.

Li Tingjun was already dressed and warming up next to the boxing ring. Upon hearing that the master was going to compete, his apprentices and students came to watch.

Xu Chunliang showed up wearing just sports shorts. Seeing his muscular build, Li Tingjun knew this kid must work out often.

Li Tingjun, standing 1.85 meters tall and weighing 170 pounds, had an absolute advantage in height and weight.

Xu Chunliang was six years younger than Li Tingjun, with the vitality of youth at 22, a prime fighting age.

Sheng Chaohui donned a referee's uniform. As a national-level referee, he was finally being put to use today. Sheng was forced into this; Xu Chunliang had grasped his weak point and known about him introducing Li Tingjun to buy banned substances from Wu Yuanyi.

Though Sheng repeatedly claimed ignorance of what exactly Li Tingjun bought, once the police verified it, he, as the middleman, couldn't escape responsibility. He wasn't afraid of taking responsibility, but Enheng couldn't afford this. If it leaked, Enheng Pharmaceutical's stock price would definitely take a huge hit, which was why Sheng cooperated with the police proactively.

Xu Chunliang had been in many battles and fights through past and present lives, but this was his first time with a referee.

Li Tingjun and Xu Chunliang successively climbed onto the ring.

Sheng Chaohui briefly explained the rules: best of five, each round three minutes, mainly for Xu Chunliang's benefit since he wasn't one for rules.

Xu Chunliang listened impatiently, "Alright, no need to say more. If I can't end it in three rounds, I lose."

Li Tingjun thought to himself how arrogant this kid was, then decided if he couldn't win in three rounds against a youngster, he'd lose face, so he nodded, agreeing to the three-round fight.

As the bell rang, the match officially began. Although Li Tingjun practiced Xingyi, free fighting emphasizes freestyle contact, focusing on personal style and real combat without set patterns or sects.

Free fighting is hailed as a fusion of the essence of martial arts, karate, judo, kendo, taekwondo, Muay Thai, and Western boxing and wrestling, a product of the East-West martial arts culture and skills.

Li Tingjun started with an aggressive stance, wanting to end it in one round and give Xu Chunliang a lesson for his arrogance.

Charging like a tiger, Li Tingjun's punches were powerful and swift.

Xu Chunliang adopted a defensive posture, retreating under Li Tingjun's attack until he was pushed back to the corner of the ring.

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