With Pei Yuqian and the others no longer bothering them, the dishes were served quickly.
Long Xiao and Xiao Ming were about to start eating when Xue Lianming said, "Xiao Ming, who was that elder sister who helped us earlier, and does she have a grudge with Long Xiao?"
Xiao Ming looked at Long Xiao, who nodded slightly. Xiao Ming said, "That elder sister from just now is from Hanshan Temple, and Brother Long is her target."
While everyone ate and drank, Xiao Ming recounted the whole story of Ye Mei going to find Long Xiao.
After listening, Xue Lianming sighed, "Long Xiao is truly amazing. It's a pity I didn't see him when I went to look for him. My master also wanted him to join the Martial Alliance."
Xiao Ming gnawed on a chicken drumstick and said vaguely, "Young Master Xue, Brother Long won't join the Martial Alliance. You should stop looking for him in the future."
Xue Lianming sighed and said, "You're right. With Long Xiao's strength, he can't possibly be under anyone. He is a true dragon of humanity, destined to soar into the nine heavens sooner or later."
After dinner, Xue Lianming escorted Long Xiao and the others back to the hotel and then drove away alone.
Li Yufei was in Long Xiao's room and chatted with him for a while before preparing to leave. As she was leaving, Li Li Yufei asked Long Xiao where he learned his Nine-Way Tan Legs.
"It's a family heirloom," Long Xiao said with a smile.
Li Yufei glared at Long Xiao and said, "Not a word of truth. Is your 'Ghost Profound' Step also a family heirloom?"
Long Xiao chuckled again and said, "Let me tell you the truth. I am a genius. My 'Ghost Profound' Step was learned during the擂台 match with Mei Xiaotian. As for the Nine-Way Tan Legs, I learned them when I fought you."
"You're going to make me so angry, you're talking nonsense. Your Nine-Way Tan Legs are better than mine, how could you have learned them from me?"
"I really learned them from you. It's just that my foundation is good, and my speed is a bit faster."
"It's not just about speed. There are parts of your legwork that I don't understand."
"What parts don't you understand? I can teach you. The Nine-Way Tan Legs I used on stage today, I made some reasonable modifications."
Long Xiao told Li Yufei that the Nine-Way Tan Legs she practiced had many flaws and needed improvement.
Long Xiao had only learned the practical legwork and had not systematically practiced the routines. To improve, Long Xiao had Li Yufei perform the Nine-Way Tan Legs routine from beginning to end.
Li Yufei's legwork was indeed exquisite, but she lacked stamina, which greatly reduced her speed and power when executing the legwork.
Long Xiao first pointed out the shortcomings in her foundational techniques and then identified the flaws in each way of Tan Legs.
Li Yufei listened intently. Not only did she not know about these shortcomings, but even her master didn't.
After giving Li Yufei pointers, Long Xiao said, "Without practicing internal energy, martial arts training is in vain. In martial arts, internal energy comes first, then martial skills. Those who only practice internal energy but not martial arts routines are very good at fighting. Those who only practice martial arts routines can only perform, they are mere showpieces."
Li Yufei nodded silently after hearing Long Xiao's words and said, "The foundational techniques of their Nine-Way Tan Legs are too weak. There's nothing we can do about it; we don't have good internal energy cultivation methods."
Long Xiao did not teach Li Yufei the foundational techniques, but he told her some principles of practicing them. He told her that every martial arts school had its own suitable internal energy cultivation methods, and she would surely encounter them in the future.
The next day was the finals. When Long Xiao and his companions arrived at the venue, it was already crowded. All sorts of live broadcasting equipment were ready, and commentators were introducing the four finalists.
Long Xiao's situation was simple: a self-taught migrant worker.
After the commentators finished, people began to speculate about Long Xiao's background, with all sorts of theories emerging. Some even claimed to know Long Xiao and said he wasn't a migrant worker at all but a disciple of some hidden sect.
The entire nation was paying attention to the finals, and many influencers came to the venue to broadcast live.
As Long Xiao and his group entered the venue, they saw Nan Gongxia's family walking in. Behind Xue Kai were several people: someone to carry his bag, security personnel, a professional cameraman, and a woman who looked like an assistant.
Xue Kai was looking for a place to broadcast when he saw Xiao Ming walking over with a smile.
"Xiao Ming, here to watch the match too?" Xue Kai asked with a smile.
Xiao Ming nodded and said, "I had nothing else to do at home, so I came to watch the excitement."
"Where's my brother-in-law? Why isn't he here?" Xue Kai asked, looking around.
"Brother Long is busy making money and can't come."
When Xue Kai learned that Xiao Ming was with Zheng Dongyang and the others, he said in a low voice, "Xiao Ming, tell President Zheng that I'd like to broadcast from your viewing area."
Xiao Ming looked at Long Xiao, who nodded. Xiao Ming immediately walked over to Zheng Dongyang and explained the situation.
Zheng Dongyang pointed to Hu Lei, who brought glory to the Donghai Martial Alliance. Hu Lei was introduced by Long Xiao, and Xue Kai was Long Xiao's relative. He agreed without much thought.
Soon, the cameramen set up the live broadcasting equipment, security personnel took their positions, and the assistant began to arrange the broadcast.
To cooperate with Xue Kai's broadcast, Long Xiao and Xue Kai pretended to be very close, slinging arms around each other and greeting the audience with a few words.
A few minutes later, Xue Kai's live broadcast room had over a hundred thousand fans, and the number of viewers was still rapidly increasing.
Being able to broadcast live with today's contestants, Xue Kai was so excited that he constantly shared everything he knew with his fans in the live broadcast room.
Soon, it was time. The four contestants went on stage to draw lots and were paired up for the matches.
Long Xiao's opponent was the little胖子. Mei Xiaotian was up against Zhu Kai.
For Mei Xiaotian, there was basically no chance of winning. If Zhu Kai defeated Mei Xiaotian, he would compete with the little胖子 for third place.
After some preparation, Mei Xiaotian and Zhu Kai took the stage and began their match.
They fought for less than half an hour before Mei Xiaotian was defeated. He didn't dare to go head-to-head with Zhu Kai, as getting seriously injured in the fight with Zhu Kai would leave him with no chance to compete for third place.
It was Long Xiao's turn to face the little胖子. Long Xiao faced the camera and said a few words. The live broadcast room was filled with encouragement, and the number of gifts surged.
Long Xiao walked onto the stage and looked at the little胖子, who was proudly waving to the audience. He said, "Kid, no groin attacks, and don't touch my crotch."
"What kind of person do you take me for? If you talk nonsense again, I..."
Long Xiao interrupted the little胖子 and said, "Biting me is also not allowed. No biting my underwear."
Since there were no microphones, not many people heard what Long Xiao said, but those who did burst into laughter.
The referee glared at Long Xiao and said, "Stop the nonsense, are you ready? We'll start when you're ready."
The little胖子 was so enraged by Long Xiao that he roared and charged at Long Xiao.
A martial artist's victory depends on steady progress. Even if they are stronger than their opponent, they are unlikely to win if they panic.
Long Xiao successfully infuriated the little胖子, making the fight much easier. He used his 'Ghost Profound' Step, moving like an elusive shadow that the little胖子 couldn't catch.
Long Xiao seized an opportunity and kicked the little胖子 from behind. The little胖子 rolled around on the stage like a kicked soccer ball.
Xue Kai excitedly narrated to his fans, constantly shouting, "Attack, kick... Ladies and gentlemen... the goal is about to be scored."
His imitation of a soccer commentator made the viewers in the live broadcast room laugh heartily, and even more gifts were sent.
The little胖子's master realized Long Xiao's intention and knew that if this continued, the little胖子 would suffer greatly. He quickly called for a stop.
As the referee rushed forward to call a halt, Long Xiao performed a goal-scoring motion and then kicked the little胖子 in the butt.
The little胖子 was kicked to the edge of the stage. The coach shouted loudly, "Stop, stop!"
Long Xiao's figure flickered, and he appeared beside the little胖子. He shouted and stomped his foot. The little胖子, who was about to stand up, thought Long Xiao was going to kick him again. He flinched and fell directly off the stage.