At the other end of the canyon, Vanessa looked at the direction where David was taken away by the helicopter with mixed emotions, knowing full well that this time of separation she would not know when she would see him again. She turned around and began the journey back to the town alone. Along the way, her thoughts were like leaves falling on the roadside, sometimes dancing gracefully and sometimes falling heavily to the ground. Vanessa's concern for David and the sense of responsibility accumulated behind the small bar are intertwined in her heart, forming a force that drives her forward. After several days of journey, Vanessa finally returned to the familiar town. The scene of the town seemed unchanged, but in her heart, everything was different from when she left. She walked into the small bar that she took care of personally. The familiar tables, chairs, decorations, and wine bottles scattered everywhere seemed to tell her the loneliness and waiting in the small bar during this period. After cleaning up the dust and lighting the candles, Vanessa got busy restoring the bar to the warmth and vitality it deserves. She knows that this is not only a place for her career, but also a place where many residents of the town find solace and joy. When Vanessa reopened the business, she saw familiar faces and the surprise and gratitude in their eyes. At night, when the first ray of night falls, warm light shines through the glass windows onto the quiet streets, and the bar begins to fill with happy laughter and conversation again. Vanessa was behind the bar, mixing drinks and occasionally adding a few words, always with a gentle smile on her face. But every time his eyes drifted to the starry sky outside the window inadvertently, the longing for David emerged spontaneously. In this familiar yet strange night, although Vanessa was in a small bar, her heart drifted to the distant canyon, imagining David's training and growth. She believes that when they meet again, David will be a completely new person. And she will face future challenges and adventures with a stronger heart. On the porch of the small bar, Vanessa gently placed a bouquet of wild flowers, which David once liked. The night wind blew gently, as if it could carry her thoughts to the distant canyon and pass them on to David who was working hard.

Beyond the hustle and bustle of the town, there is a quiet wasteland. This place is far away from the hustle and bustle, with only the sound of the wind blowing through the grass and the echo of the distant mountains. Vanessa regards this place as her secret base, a place where she can practice her marksmanship wholeheartedly. Vanessa carefully selected two guns, one was an S&W 627, 44" revolver with a six-inch barrel, and the other was a Clark P-17, a 9mm automatic pistol. For Vanessa, these two guns each have their own special meaning. The S&W 627 not only won her favor because of its fine craftsmanship and reliable performance, but also because it was deeply rooted in her family’s deep affection for revolvers. As for Clark's P-17 automatic pistol, she carefully selected it for David to use for self-defense. Its powerful firepower and magazine capacity of seventeen rounds made it famous among pistols. Alone, Vanessa came to the wasteland, her figure looking particularly firm in the afterglow of the setting sun. She first picked up the S&W 627 revolver with both hands, aimed at the target 75 meters away, and shot. Every time you pull the trigger, you hit the target accurately. Every movement she made was so natural and smooth, as if she and the revolver had become one. Then, she picked up the P-17 automatic pistol and practiced reloading and shooting continuously. Each bullet made a sonorous and powerful sound, echoing in this desolate land. In this world, Vanessa knows that every time she pulls the trigger, it is not only a physical action, but also a preparation for the uncertainties of the future. Her marksmanship training is not without purpose, but because she knows that in the near future, she and David may face more challenges and dangers. At the same time, in that canyon far away from the world, David was also tempering himself in another way. There, he will face different tests, learn new skills and strategies, and shape a new power for himself. And Vanessa, through her solitary practice in the wasteland, is not only improving her marksmanship, she is also mentally preparing for her and David's future. In this wasteland where dusk was approaching, Vanessa looked at the fading light on the horizon, her heart filled with longing for David and expectations for the future. However, she also knows that every bullet fired is her vow to the future - no matter what the future holds, she will move forward bravely and protect everything she holds dear.

As the sky grew dark, Vanessa ended today's practice. She put away the two guns in her hands and stood quietly on the wasteland, letting the night wind blow on her cheeks, as if it could take away the fatigue and sweat of the day. . Gradually, the earth was covered by the endless night, and Vanessa embarked on her return journey. In addition to missing David, she also had a firm belief in the future. Although she and Da Xia are temporarily separated, she firmly believes that their shared strength and belief will enable them to overcome all difficulties and challenges.

At the same time, in that remote valley, David was also going through his own trials. Under the guidance of a mysterious master, he is experiencing the awakening of his inner strength through repeated and difficult training. Every training made David understand better that real strength not only comes from the body, but also from unswerving will and deep belief. After a period of hard training, the master finally said to David: "Your The foundation is solid enough, but if you want to win at the critical moment, you must have the unique skill to defeat the enemy with one move." After that, the master proposed a very challenging training method-requiring David to beat with a thick hemp rope every day. Knot and untie a hundred knots until he can easily master this skill, otherwise he will not be allowed to eat. Every day of David's life was full of hardships and hardships. The hemp rope was thick and difficult to tame. At first, his fingers were sore from the friction of the rope. But he did not give up, but practiced repeatedly. Gradually, his fingers became more dexterous and his power control became more precise. Finally, while practicing one night, he suddenly felt a strange power rising in his Dantian. This power filled his whole body, making it easier than ever for him to handle the hemp rope, just as the rope itself became softer. Same. Under the guidance of the master, this strange power helped David understand the essence of "Capturing the Dragon's Claw". This is a legendary Shaolin secret skill. When the enemy attacks, you can retreat slightly and attack with both hands. With one slap and one grab, you can instantly put the opponent into paralysis and severe pain, and then subdue the opponent with consecutive attacks. . After mastering the "Dragon Claw", the mysterious master was very happy. He told David that he was the first person in decades to master this stunt. At the same time, he also solemnly warned David that with great power, he should know compassion and kindness, and not harm lives at will. After witnessing David's growth with satisfaction, the mysterious master mysteriously reminded him to be careful of Gu Lei. The master did not reveal much information about Gu Lei, but said that he was a very dangerous person and that he chose to live in seclusion in this canyon because he had been favored by him. David was filled with gratitude and admiration, but he was also curious about Gulei's identity. He knows that every power in this world needs to be used in the right place to reflect its true value.

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That day, David and his master, an old man with white eyebrows who looked as old as the last master in the world, communicated in the valley full of strange rocks and exotic flowers and plants. Teacher Baimei suddenly came up with a surprise test and said: "To practice martial arts, you not only need to be flexible with your hands and feet, but also have to move your mind. This time, I want to give you a special challenge." Then, he threw a stick to David that looked like A very ordinary, but actually very interesting thick hemp rope told David to tie a knot on the cliff that could catch people, and he had to try hanging it there himself. Sounds crazy, right? But David didn't back down. He believed in himself and his teacher. He began tying the knot intently, as if building a bridge made of nothing but rope. Finally, he really did it and hung on the cliff, feeling nervous and excited at the same time. After doing all this, David felt that not only had he improved technically, but he had also become stronger mentally. Teacher Baimei looked at him, his eyes full of pride and satisfaction, as if to say: "Not bad boy, you finally understand." After that, the teacher told more, including a powerful martial skill called "Capturing the Dragon's Claw". The teacher told David that when facing a master, you should not confront him head-on, but use your wisdom to discover the opponent's weaknesses. This is the real master.

David had just passed the master's test, and he immediately threw himself into new training. This time, what Master Baimei asked him to practice was nothing else but the mind's eye. He said: "It is easy to see things with the eyes, but there are many truths in the world that are invisible to the naked eye. You have to feel it with your heart." This training is a bit mysterious. Teacher Baimei first asked David to practice identifying the direction in a dark cave, and he had to get out without touching any traps. David was confused at first, but slowly he began to learn to use hearing and touch to "see" the world, and finally he did it! After training, David and his master sat on a big rock in the valley to rest. Master Baimei said: "You see, learning martial arts is not only about fighting and killing, but more importantly, improving your perception. Sometimes, your intuition and feeling are the most powerful weapons." However, there is no such thing as a break. Too idle. Master Baimei began to reason with David again, telling him that a warrior's heart should be as clear as the stream in the valley and as free as the clouds in the sky. Although David felt that this was much more difficult than learning moves in a fight, he slowly began to enjoy this kind of practice and felt that he was becoming more understanding of some things. In these days when "martial arts and mental studies intertwined", he unknowingly learned how to stay calm in battle and how not to be affected by external troubles. Although he still had only a partial understanding of many things Teacher Baimei said, David felt that he was slowly understanding something. That night, David sat on the stone and looked at the stars. He felt a sense of peace and strength that he had never experienced before. He knew that deep inside his heart, a true warrior was awakening. He couldn't wait to test how much he had improved over the past few days... and the opportunity soon came...

In that valley, the tranquility suddenly broke under the calm night sky. Three figures quietly broke into this holy land illuminated by stars. They have only one goal, and that is David. When they met, there was no nonsense, and the fierce sword hidden under the black clothes was revealed.

The old man seemed to be doing nothing, but his eyes that knew everything about the world were anchored on one of the intruders. He gently stretched out his hand and held the strong man's hand as if walking a dog. Although the man struggled and roared, he couldn't move.

David faced the remaining two opponents. His heartbeat was as fast as a drum, but his fists and kicks were even faster. The first opponent moved quickly and viciously, holding a knife in one hand and rushing towards David like lightning. But David's reaction was not slow. He stepped aside, suddenly exerted force with his right foot, and hit his opponent's waist with a side kick, causing the opponent's steps to lag. Then, David clenched his fist, like a cheetah pouncing on its prey, and punched his opponent in the face. The opponent fell to the ground without even making a sound.

The second one was more cunning, cleverly keeping his distance, using poisonous needles and hidden weapons, trying to penetrate David's defense. But David was no longer the rookie he was back then. He relied on the insight taught by his master to predict the opponent's movements, including a somersault and an iron bridge, and almost missed the attack every time.

Finally, at the moment when the opponent stabbed him with a knife, he used the dragon-capturing hand. In an instant, when the opponent screamed, David struck with the inner arm of his right hand with lightning speed. His neck bones and head were separated... and the third enemy was still being played with by Teacher Baimei like a headless fly. David did not hesitate. He knew clearly that this was a battle between life and death. He took a deep breath, gathered all his strength, and struck a precise blow to end his opponent's struggle.

The moment the three intruders fell, applause came from the distance. David and Teacher Baimei turned their heads at the same time, and saw a burly man slowly walking over. That was Gu Lei, a guy that even a teacher had to deal with carefully.

Gulei's eyes flashed with unconcealable excitement: "Yes, David, you satisfy me very much." He looked around, his eyes resting on the corpses, "There is a traitor in the gang, there is such a bold person. , sent the minions of the Gulf Group to our quiet valley, ha, idiot."

His words sent a chill down David's spine. It turns out that all this turned out to be a power struggle within the gang. He couldn't help but realize that the changes in the gang were far more complicated than he imagined, and he and his master seemed to have become part of this secret war.

Gulei's eyes locked on David again, and the approval in his eyes turned into inquiry: "Are you ready, David? You will represent us in that competition, and let those self-righteous guys see what a real warrior looks like. ”

David was shocked. Although he felt tired after experiencing this life-and-death battle, he also felt unprecedentedly clear and certain. He knew that the teacher's training and tonight's trial were all preparations for this moment. He nodded and took courage: "Yes, I'm ready."

And right in this valley, under the starry sky, the real battle has just begun...