Chapter 1900: Invitation to the Stage

Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation

Seeing this scene,

The audience widened their eyes and opened their mouths. This scene was indescribably shocking to them.

A kick could shatter three bricks. This was not something an ordinary person could do.

The Daoist’s internal force was indeed worthy of its reputation.

Hearing the cheers of the audience below, Zhang Yanjun revealed a satisfied expression.

He felt that recruiting Zhu Jinwoo to Xiyan Temple three months ago was definitely the right thing to do.

Other than a martial arts practitioner like him, no one else had the ability to shatter three bricks with a single kick!

Moreover, this was only the appetizer. The two programs that followed were even more eye-opening. This way, they would not have to worry about selling the things in the Daoist temple.

“Brother Lin, is there really such a thing as internal force?”

“Don’t listen to his nonsense,” Lin Yi said, “Even if there is, it’s not something someone like him can control.”

Lin Yi had discussed internal energy with Qiu Yuluo and Ning Che when he was bored.

Then, he came to the conclusion that internal force was actually a way to exert force in the dantian.

In other words, it made sense to say that Lin Yi and the others had internal force.

However, a person like Zhu Jinwoo was only bragging. It was impossible for him to exert strength in his dantian.

He managed to kick through three bricks with one strike, showing a decent level of skill, so he must have been a martial artist.

“I still think it’s a bit of a scam,” Qiao Xin said. “It’s definitely just for show.”

“That’s why we should just enjoy the spectacle without taking it too seriously.” As they spoke, someone nearby interjected.

“Buddy, I think you’re right. This kind of stuff only fools ordinary people. Anyone with a bit of education wouldn’t fall for it. Thankfully, it’s free. If I had to pay, I definitely wouldn’t have come.”

The speaker, standing beside them, was a short, dark-skinned man with a disdainful expression.

“Seems like there’s someone else who saw through it,” Qiao Xin said with a giggle.

The man chuckled. “Like your friend said, we’re just here for the entertainment. Don’t take it seriously.”

“Yeah, yeah.”

“What are you talking about? The master is demonstrating inner force, and you’re here making sarcastic comments. Do you think this makes you look clever? Let me tell you, your behavior is just attention-seeking!”

Hearing the sudden outburst, Lin Yi and his companions turned to see a middle-aged woman in her forties.

She was glaring at them as if they had committed an unforgivable crime.

“Are we wrong?” The dark-skinned man responded.

“He just kicked through three bricks, nothing special.”

“Take a closer look. The Daoist priest is wearing cloth shoes, almost like being barefoot. Despite that, the fact that he could break three bricks shows how impressive his skill is!”

“She’s right!”

Another middle-aged man joined the conversation, siding with the woman. Interestingly, he wore something resembling a Daoist robe, suggesting he was an enthusiast of Daoist culture.

“Those three bricks were suspended in mid-air. When kicked, much of the force was dissipated. Without inner force, it’s impossible to break them. You people are just showing off and trying to steal the spotlight.”

“Oh, come on. Inner force, outer force—it’s all a scam. I bet I could do it too.

It s all just a trick,” the dark-skinned man retorted.

The black-skinned man’s words immediately caused an uproar.

The people standing around him started denouncing him and Lin Yi. For a moment, the orderly scene became noisy.

On the stage, Zhu Jinwoo was waiting to enjoy the envy and cheers of others. He did not expect the people below to actually start arguing.

Looking over, he was surprised to find that the troublemaker was actually the person who had ruined his plan just now!

He immediately narrowed his eyes as his gaze rippled with anger.

Just now, he was the one who stood up and ruined his plans. Now, he was doing it again!

He really had to teach him a lesson!

“Stop, stop, stop. Everyone, calm down.”

Seeing that the situation below the stage was getting more and more chaotic,

Zhu Jinwoo stepped forward to stop it.

Soon, the commotion below the stage stopped. Zhu Jinwoo looked at Lin Yi and the dark-skinned man.

“We Daoists never reject foreign voices that slander us. If the two of you have any doubts about the internal force I displayed, you can tell me.”

The dark-skinned man looked disdainful. “There’s nothing much to say. I just feel that the things you’re performing have nothing to do with inner force. Don’t lie to me.”

“It has nothing to do with internal force?”

Zhu Jin-woo wasn’t angry. He turned to look at Lin Yi. “Sir, do you think so too?”

Lin Yi shrugged. “That’s right.”

“Daoist priest, the man just now said that he could also break three bricks. Let him go up and try. Show him what true Daoist internal strength is!” The middle-aged man in a Daoist robe said.

Zhu Jinwoo nodded calmly and did not refuse.

“I think this fellow Daoist is right. If the two of you have doubts about my level, you can come up and give it a try. Then, you will know yourself if I’m using Daoist internal force.”

In the face of such a situation, Zhu Jinwoo was not afraid. In fact, he had absolute confidence.

Before coming to Xiyan Temple, he was a famous fighter in the martial arts circle. His level was very high.

That was why he could shatter three bricks with a single kick.

If it was an ordinary person, or even someone with a lower level, it would be impossible to do this!

Only someone like him who had practiced for years could do it!

When they came up later, forget three bricks, not a single one would shatter!

Zhu Jinwoo’s words made everyone’s attention fall on Lin Yi and the dark- skinned man.

“Don’t you think you’re very powerful? The Daoist priest has already invited

you to go on stage. If you have the guts, go up.”

“You’d better admit that you’re playing to the gallery. How embarrassing!”

“That’s the kind of people I hate the most. When they’re down there, they dare to say anything, but when they see the real thing, they can’t move. One look and I can tell they’re typical keyboard warriors!”

Faced with everyone’s criticism, the dark-skinned man’s expression was abnormally ugly. He whispered to Lin Yi,

“Dude, do you dare to go up?”

“Why wouldn’t I?” Lin Yi smiled.

“Let’s expose this fake Daoist together.”

“I’m in.”

Lin Yi initially just wanted to watch the show. If people wanted to believe it, that was their choice. He didn’t feel obligated to educate them.

However, now that he was under the spotlight, he realized that if he didn’t do something, he might get drowned in a sea of criticism.

“Let’s go!”

The dark-skinned man shouted to the surrounding crowd.

“Clear the way! We’re going up now!”