
Chapter 666
Ivan refused to agree. The kickboxing champion laughed even more arrogantly.
"Mr Tanner." A middle-aged man walked up to Ivan and whispered something into his ear. Ivan's eyes immediately narrowed.
He looked at the gleeful kickboxing champion and calmly said, "I have a young man here to fight you. If you can defeat him, then I will publicly announce that the Twelve Routine Springing Legs are only strong in name and we are not even as good as kickboxing."
The entire training room became quiet.
All the members of the Tanner family were stunned. What joke is this?
Is Ivan joking?
Did he use the reputation of the entire Tanner family as a joke?
Even though he was the clan leader, this had gone too far.
The kickboxing champion had defeated all their youngsters, and was no match for this man at all. There were very few who could understand the Springing Leg technique at this age.
"Are you serious?" There was a big smile on the face of that kickboxing champion. "Older Tan, you are a man of good reputation, so you can't take back your words!"
"I will not retract my words" said Ivan. "I always keep my word, as long as you can beat him. Or you could even kill him. But I'm afraid you can't do it."
"Huh! Get him out!"
Ivan nodded and turned to the middle-aged man who had come earlier. "Bring him here."
Ethan walks into the training room. He had no idea what the special event was. He did not understand why there were so many people around and they were all staring at him.
The grandmasters of the eight bloodlines were all wide-eyed and wished they could devour Ethan!
"Why, do you need so many people just to welcome me?" Ethan walked up to Ivan and spoke to him without any courtesy at all.
"The Tanner family doesn't welcome you" Ivan sneered with an unhappy expression on his face.
No one will feel good after being appointed and scolded. Moreover, Ivan was the top grandmaster and the main pillar of the Northern High Kick Sect!
He had lived for so many years and no one dared to scold him like this before.
He didn't think Ethan would come here. But ever since he came, he was a guest. If he doesn't take care of her, then it's the Tanner family who are disrespectful.
"Is he the young man you're talking about?" The kickboxing champion looked at Ethan once and shook his head before Ethan said anything. "Find someone else. If he looks like this, I'm afraid a single blow from me could kill this guy on the spot."
Ethan doesn't look very strong or muscular and doesn't look like he knows martial arts at all.
"I'm just here to challenge the Tanner family and hold a sparring match to exchange clues, I don't want to kill anyone."
Ivan laughed and saw that Ethan had no idea what was going on. He reached out his hand and said, "You won't make a difficult journey for fun, so you won't be here just because you want to see my face. Since that's the case, then you need to send another guest away before we can talk."
He implies that Ethan has to go out and fight.
Ivan is a veteran in the martial arts world. Of course he knows that Ethan needs something from him.
But will Ivan help her easily?
Ethan can dream!
Ethan turns around and glances at the kickboxing champion. He's not interested at all.
"I need to ask you something" he replied Ivan without caring about the kickboxing champion. "I'll leave after asking, you can clear this kind of trash yourself."
"Who do you call trash?!" The kickboxing champion was furious when he heard these words.
He thinks about letting Ethan go because he's afraid his punch will actually kill Ethan. But now Ethan calls him trash?
He walked towards Ethan with big strides and anger on his face. "You'd better clarify yourself now!"
Suddenly, Ethan throws a lightning-fast punch!
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His fists didn't even touch that kickboxing champion. The blow only created a gust of strong wind that hit the kickboxing champion's face violently. The kickboxing champion's eyes went wide.
After that he flew and fell hard on the floor. He fainted from fear.
The entire training room became silent.
This blow from Ethan is very fast. If his fist really landed on that person, he would make a hole through it.
Ethan pulls his fist and doesn't even glance at that kickboxing champion.
He really had no interest in this clown.
"Happy now? I have something important to ask you."
He looked at Iwan.
"Oh!" Ivan got up and waved to some of them to clear up the mess. Then he leads Ethan to the backyard.
He kept both hands behind his back and had no expression on his face. He was obviously still upset that Ethan pointed a finger at him and scolded him. Although Ethan did not say anything wrong, he was still angry.
"Given what this family member could do, you could have just sent anyone out and this kind of trash would not have the chance to be arrogant, right?"
Ethan is amused. Everyone in the Tanner family learned martial arts, so even though the younger ones only knew a few techniques and were not very good, those grandmasters were definitely not weaklings.
Why let such a clown challenge them and endure his ridicule?
"Chinese martial arts are not for showing off, but just for killing" Ivan sneered.
Regardless of whether he made a move or the grandmaster did so, the moment they did, one would be injured if not to die.
He really has no interest in fighting clowns.
Ivan turned and looked at Ethan. "Have you come here to scold me again?"
Last time he was scolded by Ethan. So, is he here to berate her once again?
Ivan purposefully sneered very loudly to express his deep displeasure.
"Older Tanner, you are a very honorable man, so I won't scold you if you're not old and ignorant."
The front of Ethan's sentence made Ivan feel a little better. So this young man admitted that Ivan was an honorable man!
So how could Ethan still accuse him and scold him so loudly!
But the back made Ivan's eyes widen and his beard almost flew from his anger.
"Did you just say I'm old and stupid?"
"So you're scolding me for my own good?"
Ivan was so angry that he started laughing. His eyes widened as he looked at Ethan and even his breathing became faster.
"It's also for the good of the Tanner family" Ethan said seriously.
Ivan nodded excitedly and was so angry that he could not even speak.
He pointed his finger at Ethan and it took a while before he finally said, "Good! Very nice! Just incredible! So my family still has to thank you? Really it?!"
"You don't have to be so polite with me."
Ethan will be Ivan's death. Ethan comes asking for his help and still wants him to thank Ethan?
He had never seen such a shameless person before!
He doesn't want to trouble himself with Ethan. He was afraid that Ethan would actually push him against the wall and he might actually die from anger.
Ivan turned to leave, "I can't help you with anything!"
Ethan came up with this attitude and wanted Ivan to help him?
He didn't greet her properly nor did he apologize, and still want help?
Where did Ethan get this confidence?!
"If you don't help me, I'll come tomorrow to challenge the Tanner family" Ethan exclaimed calmly. He's not worried at all. "I'll come and challenge everyone, from the youngest person in the family to reaching you."
Ivan only took two steps when he stopped again.
He turned and looked at Ethan. His lips moved but he did not know what to say.
Ethan wants to challenge the Tanners?
Then the reputation of the Tanner family would really go to waste!
If everyone in the family loses to Ethan and even he can't beat Ethan, then once this news comes out, the Tanner family doesn't even need to exist anymore.
What a cruel act!
Ivan could not say a word as he stared at Ethan. His anger and helplessness were written all over his face.
"Why, you little bastard!" He finally could not help it and shouted at Ethan. Then he stepped lightly on the ground and flew towards Ethan.
Ivan doesn't look like a nearly 70-year-old old man. He's in great shape and moving at incredible speed. Before he reached Ethan, he had delivered a long whip-like kick.
Ethan also reacted very quickly and raised his hand to attack.
The two exchanged over ten movements in the blink of an eye. Their movements caused the wooden bridge to creak and tremble as they sent water flying everywhere.
Ivan's long legs kick Ethan's shoulders and he ends up staggered a few steps back while Ethan stands there motionless.
Both of them stopped attacking at the same time.
Ethan's eyes brightened as he looked at Ivan, while Ivan frowned slightly as if he was thinking of something.
"You looking for someone?" Ivan finally asked after a while.
All of Ethan's moves are not the ones Ethan used to do. It took Ivan a while to realize that Ethan was using this move to find someone.
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"That's right," Ethan nodded. "I'm not sure where this series of movements came from, but I think because Elder Tanner has seen a lot and is well-informed, you'll probably know."
Ivan waved his hand and would not listen to Ethan again. He was afraid that if the front sounded really good, the back would probably be another personal attack on him.
He waved his hand and thought about this matter very seriously as he recalled all the memories he had. Ethan doesn't bother him.
The person with the best knowledge of the martial arts world right now was definitely Ivan, the most important person in the Northern High Kick Sect.
"The moves you used before were two moves from the Shape-Will Fist," Ivan frowned. "Or you can think of it as a modified form of the Tiger and Stork Boxing."
Tiger and Stork Fist?
It was one of the schools of the Shape-Will Fist.
"But for years no one has known the Shape-Will Fist boxing style. I used to know a Shape-Will Fist grandmaster, but he died eight years ago" he looked at Ethan. "He has no students."
What he was trying to say was that no one trained well enough to be considered a skilled fighter in the Shape-Will Fist.
The martial arts world was mostly hiding in the cities. Modern society places money and status as its top priorities, so the things people pursue are very different now.
Even the Tanner family had slowly become like this even though they had been living resplendently for so many years, so what else were they from the smaller group?
"Why are you looking for them?" ask Iwan.
"They came to Greencliff to kill me."
Ivan's eyes narrowed sharply. He immediately knew what was bound to happen. They both must be dead.
Any attempt to kill Ethan or even go to Greencliff is not something many people can do.
But he's more surprised that Ethan is distracted by this. At Ethan's level, he doesn't have to be afraid of anyone. If the Lord comes he will kill him and if the devil comes he will exterminate him.
Anyone who catches Ethan's attention is certainly no ordinary person.
"They're troublesome," Ethan knows Ivan is curious, so he doesn't hide it from him. "Not just the two of them, but more. They can even become a group. They are not a threat to me alone, but their existence is a very big problem and they will cause disaster."
"Regardless of whether it's the law circle, the illegal circle, the corporate world or even the martial arts world, we'll all be affected and we can't bear the consequences of this."
Ethan's words made Ivan feel how serious this matter was.
He doesn't like Ethan, but he doesn't question his words.
The world of martial arts was slowly changing, and the Tanner family did not escape. Ethan's words made Ivan furrow his brows and his expression became solemn.
"I have to figure out who they are, so the background of these two men is very important" Ethan said. "They damage their own face and remove all fingerprints. Other than the moves they made against me, I had no other way of trying to figure out where they came from, so I needed Elder Tanner to help me."
Ivan was silent for a long time.
Because they are flawed and do not have fingerprints, they deliberately eliminate traces of their identity. The movements they knew could not be erased, so this was the only starting point.
"I will try my best to investigate" Ivan said. "I understand how serious this is. If you need anything, the Tanner family will help. The problem in the martial arts world is my responsibility, not yours."
Ethan said nothing.
He knew that Ivan was stubborn and refused to change, and continued to insist on some traditional way of doing things. But when it comes to distinguishing between right and wrong, Ivan is clearly very clear on this point.
"But I have to make one thing clear" Ivan sneered as he glared at Ethan. "I still really don't like you! Huh!"
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Ivan doesn't like Ethan at all! He had been scolded on his face, so there was definitely no way he could admire the other party, right?
Impossible!
Ivan's face was full of wrinkles, but his expression looked like a child playing around right now.
Ethan laughed and nodded. "Better like that. I'm worried that if you like me too much, then I'll feel bad for scolding you next time."
He then left.
Ivan sees Ethan go and opens his mouth but cannot yell at him in time. He waved his hand angrily and shook his head several times.
"I'm glad you're not one of the Tanner family's students, otherwise you would have taken me to my grave by now!"
He walked two steps and sneered. "When the Tanner family will have a master like him ..."
Ivan walked back to the ancestral hall and summoned the people in charge of the eight bloodlines.
"Mr Tanner, do you want us to keep that person here?"
"We're all ready! He can't escape!"
"This Ethan insulted the family, so I had to break at least one of his legs!"
All members of the Tanner family are angry and determined not to let Ethan escape. They want to teach Ethan a good lesson and restore the Tanner family's reputation.
"He's gone" said Ivan calmly with his eyes half-closed.
"He left?"
They're all very angry.
"Nobody of you can keep him here."
Ivan's calm words instantly made everyone in the ancestral hall calm down. They think they heard wrong.
There were fifty or sixty of them from the eight bloodlines, including grandmaster level fighters. Ivan is also around. So many of them can't beat Ethan?
Then the Tanner family will be completely embarrassed!
"I have a few words that I must instruct all of you, especially those in charge of the eight bloodlines."
Ivan's expression instantly became solemn and all the grandmasters felt their hearts suddenly sink. There was something different about this situation and Ivan seemed to be here to say his last words.
"The Tanner family has lived magnificently for almost 200 years now, and we have always been the main pillar of the Northern High Kick Sect. But now, we have fallen," he admitted directly. "As for why we fell, I'm sure you all know better than I do."
After Ivan said this, many people had a slight change in expression and they looked a little ashamed of themselves.
"Whatever happened in the past, I don't want to mention it. Times have changed, so there is no point blaming you now," Ivan sighed. "I'm just a little upset. After I die, who will carry Tanner's surname? Ten years later, a hundred years later, does anyone still know the Twelve Feet of Routine?"
He observed the people before him and pointed to the grandmaster as he said clearly, "This is your responsibility!"
"For status, for profit, for fame or for this surname!"
Ivan's voice suddenly rose. "As long as you feel that you did nothing to embarrass Tanner's surname, then I have nothing to say!
"Mr Tanner!" One of them fell to his knees with a thud and declared loudly, "I swear that the Tanner family will not fall into our hands! I swear on my life!"
"We all do it!"
Many others also fell to their knees.
"We will use our lives as collateral! We won't let the Tanner family fall!"
"Mr Tanner, trust us!"
Everyone is on their knees. No one expected Ivan to say such a thing. This was clearly his last instruction to them and they were all extremely agitated.
Ivan laughed and waved his hand.
"Don't be nervous, I have no intention of dying." He looked around and said, "I just hope you will all remember why you practiced martial arts from the very beginning and to remember the knights of the martial arts world! We must protect the nation, punish evil and help the weak! I hope you all will remember why our ancestors set Twelve Legs Spring Routine!"
"Remember a lifetime!"
"Yes, Mr. Tanner!" everyone was shouting in unison.
Iwan nodded. He saw their reactions and was unsure how many would listen to him and how many would truly understand his heart.
But none of this matters anymore. Even if only one person understood, then there was hope for the future of the Tanner family.
"One more thing," he took a deep breath. "Never fight Ethan Hunt."
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Everyone looks up. Their faces were filled with shock and confusion and they did not understand why Ivan said such a thing.
"He's not the enemy, okay?"
He then waved his hand and said nothing more. He walked back home with his back bent.
Even if he doesn't like Ethan, he has to admit that this person's outlook and mindset and abilities aren't something ordinary people have.
Unfortunately he couldn't beat her.
Otherwise, he could teach her a good lesson as someone older than her. Too bad.
Now Ivan has been scolded by her and still has to help her. How very interesting.
……
Ethan left the northern mountains.
Ethan's back at Greencliff. This trip does not waste much time.
Ethan handed the investigation of the two Red Cloud-tattooed men to Ivan, so he didn't think much of it anymore.
He knew that this stubborn old man would place this matter as a top priority more than anyone once he fully understood its severity.
Sometimes the people in the world of martial arts and the spirit of the world of martial arts seem very ancient, but when it comes to what is right and wrong, the, most martial artists understood what motivation and responsibility they should have.
Right after Ethan arrives at the Palmer Group, he hears that something has happened.
"I didn't expect these clowns to jump out now" Diane said angrily. "Palmer Group doesn't have any enmity with them, right? They did this on purpose."
"I'm afraid it's because we're going against Long Group" said one of the directors. "The position of Long Group in the north is very high, and the connections that support the group are even more complex because the number of people who benefit is too much. Anyone would like to be in Long Group's good books and get the Long Group's help. Group. Against the Palmer Group is the best thing they can do right now."
That's absolutely true.
There were many people and powers that the Long Group did not care about at all, but there were still some who would take the initiative to try and get their help. They are willing to do it even if they can't get anything.
After all, the Long Group was too strong.
In addition, Long Group's biggest backer was one of the very powerful families in the north. They only needed to stomp their feet to shake the entire northern region.
The Palmer Group is a much easier opponent to beat than. So who's gonna miss this opportunity?
"What's the situation now?" Ethan walks into the office and sits in a chair.
All the directors had grim faces before, but once they saw Ethan, their hearts instantly calmed down, and a sense of peace began to appear in their hearts.
"Our stuff has been confiscated. Even the staff who spoke to the sales funnel were also detained" Diane said. "The other side said that as long as the Palmer Group officially announced that we would stop our plans to enter the north and never try to enter it again, they would release our staff and belongings. If not..."
Ethan's eyes narrowed as his lips curved upwards.
"All right, I get it. I'll solve this problem." He looked at Diane and put on a sincere smile. "Just go ahead with your original plan and don't get affected. With me around, no one can influence you."
Diane just needs to focus on what she has to do. Ethan will solve all the other problems.
The Palmer group is definitely heading north and they will definitely run into a lot of problems. Diane was responsible for solving all the problems on the company side, and she didn't have to worry about the rest.
Ethan got up and looked around at everyone. "Go back to work, I'll give everyone a present the day the Palmer Group successfully sets foot north."
"Brother Ethan, is that going to make a lot of money?" Ashley could only ask.
Ethan smiles. "Enough to make you a rich little woman with an unlimited supply of information. Is that a lot of money?"
"Of course!"
The atmosphere in the meeting room was instantly relaxed. Everyone laughed and cleaned themselves up before returning to their jobs.
Ethan just needs to say a few words to make everyone feel at peace. He's like the magical power that the Palmer Group has. No matter what problems they faced, they had nothing to worry about.
Diane looked at Ethan with bright eyes. He won't say thank you.
She did not want to be too formal with her husband.
"The market in the north is different from the south. Our old products do not fit. If we want to successfully gain a foothold in the north market, then we'll need another product that can really rule the north, you know what I mean?" ethan says.