Chapter 1310 - 1304: The Truth
The attack towards the leg didn't just increase in force, but its target was Song Xiaodong's waist, making it even harder to dodge.
However, Song Xiaodong's strength was undeniable; with a stretch of his left hand, he successfully blocked Qiao Yunxi's shin.
A gentle power supported Qiao Yunxi's leg, making it appear close to Song Xiaodong's waist, yet unable to reach its target.
Qiao Yunxi was unwilling to accept this. Over the years, she had endured much hardship to become stronger than men, training daily with sandbags, and participating in countless fights. She had never lost, even against those returning from the military.
Thus, she had confidence in herself. Not being able to land a hit on Song Xiaodong was frustrating.
After her kick was blocked, Qiao Yunxi immediately followed up with several continuous kicks, but Song Xiaodong effortlessly blocked them all.
"I refuse to believe it. You can't block attacks from two directions." Qiao Yunxi raised her hands, as her latest move also failed.
"You can try it." Song Xiaodong said with a smile, "Feel free to use all your methods."
Qiao Yunxi snorted; her fists attacked from both sides. She no longer hoped to defeat Song Xiaodong directly, as it was clear that he was far superior in strength.
However, her main goal was to see how powerful Song Xiaodong truly was and how he would handle her attacks, given his claim of using just one hand.
Song Xiaodong maintained a relaxed smile. As Qiao Yunxi's punches were about to land on him, he horizontally moved his left hand, blocking her right hand and using his elbow to block her left hand.
"Wow, you managed that too!" Qiao Yunxi was at a loss, but couldn't help but admire Song Xiaodong's skill, noting it required keen eyesight, sufficient technique, and control to accomplish with such precision.
She immediately entered a frenzy of attacks, using both fists and feet. She refused to believe Song Xiaodong could completely block her just with one hand and was convinced he would eventually slip.
"Your fighting style shows you haven't truly trained in Kung Fu. It's a shame you worked so hard. With the right method, you'd be quite an expert by now."
Song Xiaodong lightly deflected all of Qiao Yunxi's attacks with one hand, still having the leisure to critique her fighting style.
After only two to three minutes of frenzied attack, Qiao Yunxi was getting exhausted and instinctively stopped to wipe the sweat from her brow, looking at Song Xiaodong like he was a monster.
"You have many issues right now. You've superficially trained in some kicks and punches, appearing stronger and faster than the average person. But it's like you're a sprinter competing against marathoners. In short durations, you might have some advantage, but over a long period, you're outmatched."
"How did you train like this?" Qiao Yunxi panted heavily, but her attitude towards Song Xiaodong clearly improved.
Song Xiaodong replied, "I train in True Qi, similar to what's described in martial arts novels."
Qiao Yunxi widened her eyes, asking, "Really? Wasn't that just made up for novels?"
Song Xiaodong smiled and said, "While novel plots are fabricated, some things are real. You've at least seen some of it now, haven't you?"
Qiao Yunxi swallowed and asked, "So, you're saying you could take on ten people alone?"
"What do you think? You can handle two or three people on your own, and even with one hand, you can't handle me. So what do you think I can do?"
"This... you're truly formidable, but why are you helping me? Don't tell me you like me; I wouldn't believe that for a second. That's nonsense."
Song Xiaodong smiled slightly and said, "Let me put it this way: I'm the son of your parents' old friend, which is why I came to find you."
"The son of my parents' old friend... are you saying your parents were friends with mine?"
"Yes, a bond thicker than blood. I didn't know you were here before, which is why you suffered. Now that I know you're here, I can't let you suffer anymore."
"Come on, you're making things up again. My parents are just ordinary people. I never knew they had such impressive friends."
"You might have seen this before." Song Xiaodong produced the Dragon Badge.
"Ah... when did you steal my stuff?" Qiao Yunxi was instantly furious.
"It's mine; you have one, too." Song Xiaodong directly handed her the Dragon Badge.
Qiao Yunxi took it and scrutinized it, asking, "This really isn't mine?"
Song Xiaodong smiled and said, "You can look for it yourself; this thing is tough to replicate. Finding the same material is genuinely difficult. Apart from our people, there aren't many like it."
Qiao Yunxi quickly went to another room and soon returned with another Dragon Badge.
Reappearing before Song Xiaodong, Qiao Yunxi furrowed her brows and said, "I'm baffled. If you say this badge is so rare, how could my parents have something like it?"
Song Xiaodong sighed and said, "Because they're not your biological parents. This badge was left for you by your biological parents."
"What?" Qiao Yunxi exclaimed in shock.
Qiao Yunxi's voice was so loud that those outside heard it, prompting several juniors to rush in.
But seeing that Qiao Yunxi and Song Xiaodong were only standing across from each other, they found the situation puzzling.
Song Xiaodong said, "You don't need to worry, I won't harm Sister Xi. I just want to have a good talk with her. Please leave, Kexin, Lanqin, you two can stay."
The juniors looked at Qiao Yunxi, who shook her head and said, "Go out; I'm fine. I need to discuss something with him."
The juniors then left.
Feng Kexin and Qi Lanqin, upon seeing the two Dragon Badges in Qiao Yunxi's hand, realized Song Xiaodong had told her the truth.
"How could this be possible? It's absolutely impossible; this joke is not funny at all. Say another such nonsense, and don't blame me for being rude to you."
Seeing the fierce expression on Qiao Yunxi's face, Song Xiaodong softly said, "Whether this matter is true or not, we'll verify it slowly. But at the very least, this proves we're here to help you, not to harm you."
Qiao Yunxi gritted her teeth and said, "No, you must explain to me now why you claim my parents are otherwise. If you can't, I'll kill you."