Huang Wen and Zhang Xuan walked hand in hand. Even just holding her hand, the feeling of her hand made Huang Wen imagined many other things.

But since they walked with Chen Yao and Xia Yue, he didn't have the courage to do more than just holding her hand.

It was really fortunate because at that time, Zhang Hu who was worried for Zhang Xuan, decided to wait for her right on the defense line. He chatted with his men and talked about various things, but his eyes kept checking for his daughter.

When he saw them coming, he felt relieved.

Meanwhile, Huang Wen moved closer and closer toward the out most layer of defense of Zhang Hu's base, and from his place he could see someone with tall and big frame was standing at the front as if waiting for him to come.

"Oh... is that Uncle Zhang Hu? It seemed that was him, who else have such frame?", he slowed down a bit.

"Oh look. Father was waiting for us.", said Zhang Xuan who was so familiar with her father.

She was happy to see her father, but Huang Wen was so groggy to meet him.

There were only hundreds meters now and Huang Wen thought to himself, "Let's get it over quickly."

It was truly Zhang Hu who waited for him before the barricades. Behind the barricades, those who were assigned to guard the defense line, watched excitedly. They already heard the story of how Huang Wen could scare even zombies.

They also knew that this same young man was the one who saved Zhang Hu's daughter.

They knew that Huang Wen's power came from the level given by the new worlds, that they could be like him if they kill enough zombies. Long before Huang Wen arrived, the story of his achievement had already been spread.

They watched him excitedly, although some of them wondered about Zhang Hu's stern expression which was not expected. Zhang Hu didn't look like someone who was waiting for a long expected guest. He rather looked like someone who was waiting for an enemy.

"Father! Look, he's coming as promised.", Zhang Xuan ran to him.

"Hmmm I know, nice to see you boy.", Zhang Hu nodded at Huang Wen.

"Uncle Zhang", Huang Wen politely greeted Zhang Hu who stood there in silent like an unmoved mountain.

"Xuan... child.... Your mother was looking for you and your friends, why don't you go to see her now.", Zhang Hu suddenly addressed those three girls.

Zhang Xuan felt a bit alarmed by her father cold treatment to Huang Wen and hesitated. She looked at Huang Wen and then to her father, but at the end she was her father's daughter.

So she nodded, "Okay then, Chen Yao, Xia Yue, let's see my mother. Huang Wen I'll see you later okay?"

Huang Wen nodded and smiled, a bit worried in heart, "Okay, I'll see you later."

As soon as the girls disappeared into the base, Zhang Hu turned to Huang Wen.

"Hmm... let's spar.", Zhang Hu answered curtly.

Without waiting for Huang Wen answer, Zhang Hu already widened his stance and his hand raised. Now everyone watched more intently. This was something that they weren't expected. They wondered but at they same time excited since they're going to see something interesting. They were all men after all.

Huang Wen was not expecting this, but he didn't panic. He believed Zhang Hu won't mean any harm but it wasn't surprising if Zhang Hu wanted to give him a bit of testing and probably few beatings in the process. He knew he would, if he was in Zhang Hu's position.

"Please give this junior some leniency uncle.", Huang Wen also prepared to fight, since he started re-learn Xing Yi Quan, it was natural for him to take the San Ti Shi stance in this situation.

"Hmm...", Zhang Hu nodded, seemed satisfied.

"Uncle, I'm ready.", said Huang Wen.

"How could I, your senior, attack you first. Don't hold your strength. Let me see your true power. Come!", Zhang Hu cold expression melted a bit.

"Okay then, uncle please be careful.", Huang Wen nodded, he was relieved when he saw Zhang Hu's expression just now.

"I'm attacking now! Haah!", like an arrow Huang Wen flew with blindingly speed toward Zhang Hu, his fist drilled toward Zhang Hu's chest.

"Oh.. Xing Yi Quan? Not bad.", Zhang Hu noticed the movement as one of Xing Yi Quan basic move.

Huang Wen was fast. With his current ability, even Zhang Hu who was currently at Level 9, couldn't win in term of speed but Zhang Hu have years of experience behind him and even more years of practice. Even after he left the underworld, both Zhang Hu and Fan Zheng never neglected their training regime. Practicing their martial art had become part of their life. It was who they were.

Every day they will make sure to have time to spar against each other.

Zhang Hu could predict Huang Wen's intention. He moved half step to the side and blocked Huang Wen's attack with his shoulder. In the split of a second when Huang Wen's movement ended, there was a moment of pause and Zhang Hu stepped inside, broke Huang Wen's balance and before Huang Wen realized it he was hit and thrown away by Zhang Hu's body.

Good thing Zhang Hu didn't really try to hurt him. Otherwise how it could end up with Huang Wen was only thrown away without any of his ribs broken?

With his superior agility, Huang Wen managed to regain his balance and avoid from fell on his ass. He calmed his heart and took the San Ti Shi stance for the second time. When he returned his gaze toward Zhang Hu, the middle aged man already returned to his previous stance, waiting for him. Huang Wen clenched his jaw. There was part of him who refused to back down without a fight. At the same time, he honestly admitted that there was a big gap between them both.

"But it seems that I win in term of speed...", he thought to himself.

Now he moved more carefully, lightly he started to move around, looking for a chance to attack. Zhang Hu still stood there, with slight movement he corrected his position and kept Huang Wen within his view.

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Suddenly Huang Wen moved really fast, and within seconds he was on Zhang Hu's right side and from that position he launched another attack. Zhang Hu might lose in term of speed, but he had good reaction time and instinct. Huang Wen's fist met empty spot. At the same time, he could see from the corner of his eyes. Zhang Hu's palm was approaching fast.

Huang Wen didn't hold some of his power this time, as such his speed attack was reduced but now he had the needed power to avoid Zhang Hu's attack and unlike their first bout, he managed to block Zhang Hu's attack. Once their arms collided Huang Wen could feel how strong this middle aged man was. He was forced back by the collision, while Zhang Hu didn't seem affected by it. Instead Zhang Hu sent another attack without any pause.

Huang Wen quickly bent backward. He pulled his body back. Before he could regain his balance, another attack was coming. Huang Wen used his foot to leap a few steps back avoiding the attack. He quickly pulled his leg, just as his foot stepped on the earth. Zhang Hu flew like a released arrow. Huang Wen noticed that move. Zhang Hu was using Baji Guan.

Huang Wen didn't have enough time to react, he tried to block the attack but before Zhang Hu's fist reached Huang Wen, he suddenly pulled it back. Zhang Hu merely used his movement to close on Huang Wen. Once he was close enough, he pulled his punch, lower his body and use his feet to sweep Huang Wen's foot.

Huang Wen wasn't prepared for the kick and lost his balance. Quickly he used his hand to stop his body from falling. With a push he leaped back to his feet.

He quickly took back his stance only to see Zhang Hu stood there, waiting for him.

Now it was not about Zhang Xuan anymore, Huang Wen gritted his teeth, even if it was only once, he wanted his fist to make a contact with Zhang Hu's body.

His heart was burning with the desire to win, but his mind remained calm, carefully assessed the situation and tried to come up with a plan. He moved carefully now, once in a while he sent a lightning attack, mixing fake and true attack, testing the water. But Zhang Hu's truly a formidable fighter.

Huang Wen exhausted his mind and knowledge, trying many plans, but nothing work. Since he attacked Zhang Hu, much more carefully compared to the first two bouts, he didn't end up losing the exchange. But at the same time his attack wasn't sharp or fast enough to pass Zhang Hu's strong defense.

At the same time, with Huang Wen's speed as long as he was careful enough, Zhang Hu wouldn't able to touch him too. The fight reached a stalemate. Zhang Hu used the fight to assess Huang Wen's current strength. Mean while Huang Wen didn't longer care for anything else and focused his mind to penetrate Zhang Hu's defense. After so many failed attack. Eventually Huang Wen couldn't come up with any ideas

He stood there quietly, thinking hard and finally he cupped his hand, bowed and said, "I lost... "

Zhang Hu nodded his head, "Actually, you aren't that bad. With that kind of speed, I couldn't even touch you. Unfortunately, you haven't mastered your Xing Yi Quan. You only learned of the form but lack the understanding. When you truly know how the intend, form the attack, I won't be able to block your attack any longer."

Huang Wen shook his head, "This speed... it's the result of the new point based system. Anyone with sufficient diligence would easily reach similar speed. While at the same time, the higher my level is, the harder it is to achieve a new level... I regret it that I neglect my training in the past...."

Zhang Hu laughed and patted Huang Wen's shoulder, "As long as you know your mistakes and willing to give your best effort to mend it, then it won't be too late. Actually for someone as old as me to fight against youngling like you into a stalemate, it was me who needed to practice more."

"Come, I have an important matter to discuss with you.", Zhang Hu went and asked Huang Wen to follow him.

Those who watched the fight couldn't help but admiring them both. Zhang Hu's level was far below Huang Wen, But Huang Wen couldn't do anything against him. Huang Wen was younger and lack of experience, his technique obviously far below Zhang Hu's, yet he stood his ground against Zhang Hu.

The two of them disappeared into one of the building. Huang Wen obediently followed Zhang Hu. Previously after he got the passive skill Martial Art and broke through many levels, he had confidence in his fighting ability. Now he realized Martial Art level 1, meant nothing in front of a real master.

Thinking about the vast difference between him and Zhang Hu, he couldn't help but asked, "Uncle Zhang, what's your current level?"

"Hmm.. currently I'm at level 9, I'm expecting to break through level 10 in the next few days. Unlike you, I don't have the luxury to focus on leveling up. I need to strengthen my men instead. About that safe area you talked about. We're ready to send 20 teams to explore the city tomorrow. Each team consists of 20 level 6 men who know how to fight and armed with guns as well as various weapons we got from killing the zombies."

Huang Wen's attention turned to that at once, "Oh..."

"Don't worry, I only look for the location, since you gave me the information, once we find it, you could enter it first if you think that's important. I only want a safe place for the survivors.", Zhang Hu said calmly, there was no hint of trickery within his words.

"Oh... thank you...That's not necessary...", Huang Wen didn't know how to reply.

They arrived at Zhang Hu's private room, the place where he and Fan Zheng used, the place where he had a conversation with Zhang Xuan few days ago.

Zhang Hu opened the door, "Come ... we need to talk about your relation with my daughter. She told me everything. Now I need to hear it from you."

Huang Wen felt a bucket ice water poured on his head.