"Want to fight me directly?"
Song Qiao found it both infuriating and amusing.
Had this girl Gao Meng lost her mind?
"Don't you know how big the gap is between us?"
"That's right, I want to fight you!"
Gao Meng raised her chin, her expression resolute.
"You were bullying me with Ding Kai Dong just now, that doesn't count."
"This time, it's one-on-one, and I'm going to beat you up!"
The angry woman's chest heaved.
Song Qiao found it quite pleasing to the eye.
However, without the slightest hesitation, he shook his head, intending to refuse the challenge.
"Forget it, the difference in our strength is too great."
"If I can't hold back, you'll get hurt."
Thinking about the wound on her arm, Gao Meng grew even more upset.
It seemed Song Qiao didn't care about her feelings at all.
Otherwise, he wouldn't have injured her in front of Ding Kai Long.
"I don't care, I want to fight you, will you fight or not?"
With that thought, Gao Meng abruptly stood up.
She took two steps towards Song Qiao, her eyes filled with defiance.
"Alright, let's make a bet."
Song Qiao sighed, helpless.
He spread his hands and said,
"Didn't you say I only beat you by sneak attacking?"
"Then let's bet on whether you can take one of my moves."
"If you lose, I'll do whatever you want."
Song Qiao declared confidently.
Such words only made Gao Meng angrier, and she glared at him fiercely.
This was clearly him looking down on her.
"Fine, then let's try it."
Gao Meng gathered all her strength, ready to settle the score with Song Qiao.
"Why don't you ask what happens if I succeed?"
Song Qiao narrowed his eyes at her.
Hearing this, Gao Meng gritted her teeth and said, "If you win, I'll train as you say."
"No, you'll train like that no matter what, so there's no punishment."
Song Qiao shook his head.
"Then what do you want!"
Gao Meng was somewhat annoyed by his constant mind games.
Her expression turned serious, adopting an unapproachable demeanor.
"It's simple, just let me touch you."
However, no one expected that Song Qiao would say such an outlandish thing with such a calm expression.
Pfft.
Ding Kai Dong, who was eavesdropping, couldn't help but laugh.
"What are you laughing at!"
Hearing his laughter, Gao Meng's anger flared, and she gnashed her teeth.
Then, she turned to glare at Song Qiao.
"You big pervert, you dare to flirt with me here."
"Aren't you afraid of getting beaten up by me later, huh?"
"I'm very strong now!"
It wasn't surprising that Gao Meng felt a little smug.
After all, she had improved remarkably during this period.
Even Ding Kai Dong felt considerable pressure.
Song Qiao understood this.
Therefore, defeating Gao Meng and making her clearly recognize her own strength was particularly important to Song Qiao at this moment.
"Then come on..."
Song Qiao stood with his hands behind his back, speaking leisurely.
However, before he could finish, Gao Meng was already prepared.
She stepped forward, clenched her fist, and attacked in one fluid motion.
"No martial ethics, a sneak attack!"
Ding Kai Dong's eyes widened in disbelief.
It seemed Gao Meng wanted to win so badly that she would resort to any means.
Yet, Song Qiao's expression remained calm.
The flying fist seemed to him to be in slow motion.
"The gap between us is too large."
As he said this, he deliberately met the incoming fist.
Gao Meng's fist landed on him, but Song Qiao's body only swayed slightly.
It was as if he had punched a ball of cotton, and the force was completely dissolved.
"So, even your surprise attack is useless."
Then, he pressed down on Gao Meng's astonished hand with one hand.
With his other hand, he threw a straight punch!
Bang.
The technique, known as 'sticky clothing' to generate power, sent Gao Meng flying backward.
Fortunately, Song Qiao hadn't used his full strength.
She flew back only a few meters before crashing heavily to the ground.
"This... how is this possible."
Gao Meng lay on her back, her expression covered in shock.
She hadn't known until they fought.
Only when they started fighting could she truly feel the immense gap between herself and Song Qiao.
It was like the distance between heaven and earth.
She had thought she was already very strong.
But reality had delivered a cruel blow.
It would be a long time before she could catch up to Song Qiao!
"Your talent is great, but your effort is insufficient."
Still with his hands behind his back, as elegant as an immortal, Song Qiao slowly walked in front of Gao Meng and said word by word.
"Moreover, you lack combat experience. Your moves are rigid and inflexible; when I use a slightly unexpected method, you are unable to cope."
"Most importantly, you lack the killing intent of a martial artist!"
Song Qiao didn't want to waste Gao Meng's talent.
And out of consideration for their friendship, he was teaching her patiently.
If it were someone else, they would have been ignored long ago.
"I... I'm sorry."
Hearing this, Gao Meng sniffled and lowered her head, remaining silent.
She understood that Song Qiao was considering her well-being.
Yet, his words still felt hurtful.
"I lost. I will do as you say and practice even more diligently."
Hearing this, Song Qiao couldn't help but tease, "And then, find an opportunity to defeat me?"
"No... no, that's not it..."
Gao Meng looked up in a fluster, only to see a pair of clear eyes.
"It's alright. If you truly have the drive to defeat me, that's a good thing."
Song Qiao didn't mind.
Instead, he reached out and helped her up.
Simultaneously, a warm current flowed through her body, and the wound on her arm began to heal.
"I'll be waiting for the day you defeat me."
"Then, you'll be the one protecting me, okay?"
Gao Meng blushed and was about to say something when Song Qiao turned his head away, avoiding her gaze.
"Thank you."
Gao Meng whispered softly, her head bowed.
But the next moment, she felt a large hand move along her body, all the way down.
Immediately, Gao Meng's face turned so red it looked like water could drip from it.
"What's wrong with you?"
Ding Kai Dong looked at her curiously.
"Are you sick?"
"Shut up!"
Hearing his question, Gao Meng's face turned even redder. She glared at him fiercely and turned to leave.
"What's wrong with this girl... I was just asking out of concern."
Ding Kai Dong, being a straightforward man, obviously didn't understand what had happened.
He shrugged and looked at Song Qiao.
However, the latter looked as if he still wanted more.
Watching the retreating figure, he licked his lips.
"She feels really good."
It wasn't surprising that Gao Meng had lashed out.
Song Qiao had just taken the opportunity to touch her.
Of course, since she had lost the bet, Song Qiao would definitely help her fulfill it.
"Let's go, let's go eat breakfast."
Song Qiao then beckoned to the two of them. "I'll show you how breakfast is made in the village."
Hearing this, Ding Kai Dong was curious and went to join them.
Meanwhile, Gao Meng didn't follow. Instead, she was recalling the sensation on her body just now.
Although Song Qiao's actions had made her both ashamed and angry, for some reason, she felt a little happy.