Chapter 9: The Guards of the Marquis of Hanyang's Mansion Are Vulnerable

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Wang Li made a bet with Jiang Yi: if he could defeat the guards brought from the Marquis of Hanyang’s residence, she would apologize to Shen Rong, preserving her own pride.

“As long as you can beat all the guards I brought, I will apologize to him.”

“That was your promise. Let’s go outside and fight.”

Before transmigrating, Jiang Yi had served thirty years in the military and had trained in various combat techniques.

Military combat moves were all lethal strikes. Although his body was not as strong now, despite the guards from the Marquis of Hanyang being tall and burly, defeating them was still well within his capability.

Combat required not only great strength but also a certain subtlety.

“You all attack at once; it’ll still be easy to defeat you.”

“You’re quite arrogant. Wait until I make you kneel and beg for mercy—that’ll be embarrassing.”

“Enough talk. All of you, come at me together.”

Jiang Yi didn’t take them seriously. Fighting eight against one was hardly a challenge for him.

After all, years of military training had taught him many fighting techniques.

“Alright, kid, let me show you the power of my fist.”

A tall guard clenched a fist as big as a sandbag and swung it toward Jiang Yi’s face.

Jiang Yi’s eyes were sharp and hands quick; he grabbed the guard’s right arm and used the momentum to fling him forward.

The tall guard crashed to the ground, face scraping the floor, wincing in pain.

Another guard seized the opportunity to wrap both arms around Jiang Yi’s neck, allowing his companion to strike him from the front.

Jiang Yi raised his foot and stomped hard on the foot of the guard behind him, causing the man to jump in pain.

He then grabbed the arm of the rear guard and executed a back throw, leaving the man dizzy and disoriented.

These two guards were out of commission for now. The remaining six closed in around Jiang Yi.

“This kid’s got some skill; we can’t underestimate him.”

Eight men barehanded, assuming defeating Jiang Yi would be a breeze.

Jiang Yi provocatively gestured with his hand, aiming to finish this in one decisive move.

Earlier, the guards had been overconfident and careless; now they would attack together.

Four attacked Jiang Yi from front, back, left, and right—let’s see how he could defend that.

Jiang Yi struck first, taking out the two closest men.

He raised his leg and delivered a swift side kick to one’s chest.

The man was sent flying, crashing harshly to the ground, unable to recover immediately.

The others tried to restrain Jiang Yi by grabbing his arms and legs to prevent resistance.

Jiang Yi saw through their plan and targeted one of them.

He grabbed the collar of the guard captain with one hand and held his back with the other.

Then he hurled the captain away; if his strength was enough, he could have lifted him off the ground.

Four guards were still able to fight, but they kept a considerable distance from Jiang Yi.

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