Chapter 890: Chapter 879: Backing

Song Yun wanted to block, but the strength in Mr. Ma’s hand was just too great! So great that Song Yun only managed to slightly slow down Mr. Ma’s speed before being hit squarely in the chest by him.

Bang!

This time Song Yun did not fly out because Mr. Ma held his hand, so he couldn’t dissipate the force through flying out, and his entire body took the full brunt of the force.

Body hardening!

Song Yun’s body instantly hardened, but this force felt like the time when Elder Wang hit him, and even with hardening, he couldn’t withstand it.

Pfft!

Song Yun spat out a mouthful of blood, but he wasn’t demoralized. Instead, his eyes lit up, and he shouted, “Good hit!”

Mr. Ma was slightly surprised. He was well aware of the force in his strikes, enough to cause internal injuries to a rhinoceros, yet Song Yun just spat out a simple mouthful of blood and seemed full of fighting spirit. It seems the Song family really does produce some tough characters!

Bang!

While Mr. Ma was surprised, Song Yun’s fist had already arrived!

Although held by Mr. Ma, Song Yun had endured the full force of Mr. Ma’s strike, but it wasn’t without benefit. At least he managed to get close to Mr. Ma!

When it comes to older folks, getting up close in a fight as a younger person usually gives you some advantage because, despite being extraordinarily skilled, an older person’s body and organs naturally degrade. Without the appropriate underlying strength, even the best techniques become hollow!

Song Yun’s fist solidly struck Mr. Ma’s left rib!

There wasn’t much flesh on Mr. Ma’s left rib, so Song Yun’s punch could be considered to hit his rib directly, but Song Yun was surprised that despite not holding back much strength, it only made Mr. Ma’s body shiver a little and then act like nothing happened!

Song Yun was just about to throw a second punch.

Mr. Ma immediately grabbed Song Yun and lifted him up around the waist!

Yes, lifted him up, just like how a bandit chief would carry off a captive bride on his shoulder!

Song Yun reached out to grab Mr. Ma’s arm, but with a twist, Mr. Ma shook off Song Yun’s hand!

Mr. Ma suddenly laughed and said, “Now, you are mine!”

Song Yun was instantly terrified, “Damn, I’m a straight man, what do you mean I’m yours? Don’t make double-meaning statements like that!”

With a forceful motion, Mr. Ma tossed Song Yun out completely.

The throw was tremendously powerful, so much so that by the time Song Yun realized it, he was almost at the ground.

Song Yun was conflicted; there was no way he wouldn’t hit the ground. According to their agreement, if one of them got knocked down, they lost! If Song Yun lost, the only outcome was to fulfill the promise and join Mr. Ma’s team! Of course, Song Yun could choose to play tricks, but if he did, he’d find it tough to stay in Beijing, forget about getting into the Song family registry. He might as well head back to Sunan and sleep it off.

How tragic!!!!

Song Yun was filled with sorrow, just about to lament how he sold himself out when a hand suddenly appeared, grabbing onto his arm. From that hand came a soft force that helped Song Yun steady himself.

Song Yun turned his head and saw, remarkably, it was his group’s leader, Elder Zhu!

“Old Ma, why bother arguing with a junior?” Elder Zhu said with a smile, “Song Yun is part of our group three, don’t think you can trick him away with such underhanded tactics!”

“Humph, he’s the one who wanted to fight me!” Mr. Ma snorted.

“Still, you don’t have to bully someone like that!” Elder Zhu replied. “First, you concealed your pressure, then used your best move, [Kao Shan Bei]. Isn’t that bullying a junior?”

“Humph! People in your group three love wagging their tongues.” With that, Mr. Ma just turned around and left the hall, but not before turning back to Song Yun and saying, “You can’t resolve the Lang Xie matter so easily, but if you join my team, I can overlook everything.”

Without waiting for a response, Mr. Ma strode out of the hall. His team members quickly followed behind him.

Elder Zhu, with a chuckle, said to Song Yun, “These old foxes are all cunning, don’t easily promise them anything, or you might fall into their traps!”

“Well…” Song Yun was somewhat embarrassed. Just now, Elder Zhu did save his life; it was for his own good. So he didn’t really know what to say.

“Both of them are keeping an eye on you, just be careful not to let them trick you away!” After saying this, Elder Zhu didn’t linger either and headed into the back of the hall, with Fatty and the others following along.

Boss-level figures have very limited screen time!

Song Yun quietly asked Tang Lin, “Um… how is Old Ma so strong?”

“Of course he’s strong. He’s a team leader; how could he not be strong? I was signaling you to stop earlier because Mr. Ma was obviously suppressing his aura. Otherwise, did you think that was his full presence? That level couldn’t even suppress his underlings who are dozens of experts!” Tang Lin explained.

“Damn, if it weren’t for Elder Zhu, I really would have fallen into his trap!” Song Yun said with lingering fear.

“That’s for sure! Your value is enormous. Whoever has you practically holds a bridge to the Song family. Even though these old men act above worldly matters, they’re high-level in Shen Zhou; who among them doesn’t have some ambition? Strengthening ties with the Song family through you is extremely beneficial for them. Of course, team one and our team leader have ambiguous relations with other families—they’re basically making nice with everyone.” Tang Lin explained.

“What about what Elder Zhu said just now, [Kao Shan Bei], what’s that?” Song Yun asked.

“[Kao Shan Bei]? That takes a while to explain!” Tang Lin began, but then Song Yun said, “Then just give me the short version.”

“Well… okay. [Kao Shan Bei] is actually an evolution of the Baji Fist!” Tang Lin said.