Many people know that the tobacco pipes in the hands of the Shi Brothers, Shi Donglai and Shi Xiqu, are actually treasure weapons.
But very few people know that the ever-burning ash in their pipes is actually a unique hidden weapon.
When used suddenly against an enemy, not only can it disrupt vision, but it can also harm the face, surprising the enemy and achieving victory. It can be described as extremely insidious and vicious.
Like at this moment.
If it were anyone else, they would have been thrown into a panic by this sudden move, and a slightly slower reaction might have resulted in their death on the spot.
But Zhao Ya seemed to have anticipated it. At the moment when the ash flew towards his face, he suddenly sidestepped, dodging the blow, and immediately threw several things.
Bang! Bang! Bang!
The lime package exploded in the air, and the gray mist directly enveloped the Shi Brothers.
However, for a Martial Artist of the Fifth Realm, this little trick is simply not enough to pose a threat.
"A mere trifle!"
Shi Donglai waved his hand casually, and the powerful palm wind blew the gray mist away.
But his expression was still somewhat displeased.
Because his sneak attack had failed, instead being attacked by the younger man using such a lowly trick like lime powder.
To him, this was an utter disgrace.
Despite their appearance resembling that of simple farmers, the two brothers hold themselves in high regard, never considering ordinary Fifth Realm practitioners worth their attention.
After all, they are blood brothers, who practiced martial arts together from a young age and advanced to the Fifth Realm together.
In such a situation, they have long cultivated extremely tacit cooperation, always taking joint action, making them far stronger than ordinary Fifth Realm Martial Artists.
This is why Wang Tiancheng frowned the moment he saw them.
Because even within the Great Yan Capital City, the two brothers are considered extremely troublesome to deal with.
Yet now, the two of them working together couldn’t manage to take down this young man.
Especially with Wei Hongbin present.
This made them feel somewhat embarrassed.
"Little brat, die!"
Shi Donglai snorted coldly, stepped forward, and swung his tobacco pipe like a sharp sword towards Zhao Ya’s neck.
At the same time, Shi Xiqu swooped in from another angle to attack Zhao Ya.
Their combined attack aimed to kill Zhao Ya on the spot.
At this moment, a burly figure blocked Shi Xiqu’s path, and Jin Zhenming grinned.
"Two old geezers adding up to over a hundred years, teaming up to bully a youngster, is this how the experts from the Capital City conduct themselves?"
"Get out of the way!" Shi Xiqu didn’t even glance at Jin Zhenming, angrily roared, and casually struck out a palm.
Jin Zhenming did not retreat but advanced instead, crossing his arms in front of his chest, his skin turning bronze in an instant, withstanding the blow.
Dong!
It was as if it struck a solid iron ingot, the sound dull with a hint of metallic echo.
Jin Zhenming stumbled back several steps, his face flushed, with a large palm print appearing on his arms, trembling slightly.
Yet even so, Jin Zhenming showed no sign of fear, instead chuckling heartily.
"I thought you experts from Kyoto were formidable, but now it seems you’re just so-so."
Shi Xiqu was also taken aback.
Although his strike was casual, it was not something an ordinary half-step Fifth Realm person could withstand.
Moreover, he felt his palm burning, indicating that this person’s Horizontal Refining Skill had reached an exceedingly profound level.
With Jin Zhenming hindering him on this side.
On the other side, Shang Tiefeng joined Zhao Ya in combating Shi Donglai.
Even though, in terms of true strength, Shang Tiefeng might be the weakest among them.
But when his dual sabers danced, even Shi Donglai had to be cautious.
Plus, Zhao Ya’s sudden upward strikes followed by quick downward slashes managed to hold Shi Donglai in check.
For a moment, the battle reached a strangely deadlocked situation.
Shi Donglai was infuriated, roaring repeatedly, even slipping into his native dialect.
"Old chap, why are you dawdling, hurry up and kill this kid."
Shi Xiqu also felt distressed.
Though Jin Zhenming was only a half-step Fifth Realm, his profound foundation and extreme Horizontal Refining Skill made it difficult for Shi Xiqu to deal with him at the moment.
Meanwhile, others like Jiao Yousong and Shen Dao united forces to fully assault Wei Hongbin’s guards.
Even within layers of protection, watching those fierce Martial Artists, Wei Hongbin felt uneasy, can’t help but shout loudly.
"Elders, please quickly eliminate these bandits, I will surely reward you generously after success."
In Wei Hongbin’s view, the reason Shi Donglai and Shi Xiqu hadn’t succeeded yet was clearly to bargain for more from him.
Otherwise, with their strength, how could Zhao Ya, Shang Tiefeng, and Jin Zhenming hold them off?
Upon hearing Wei Hongbin’s words, Shi Donglai and Shi Xiqu felt even more embarrassed.
They exchanged glances and simultaneously intensified their attacks.
If they had been using only half their strength before, now it was at least seventy percent.
Instantly.
Zhao Ya and Jin Zhenming felt their pressure double.
Jin Zhenming was the first to struggle.
He had been relying on his deep foundation to contend with Shi Xiqu till now, but this was his limit.