My Arms Can Turn into Blades-Chapter 41 - 35: Joker

"So... how should I train?"

After deciding on the training direction, Chen Lusi.

Xia Panqiu didn’t move but stood there dazedly.

Chen Lusi waited patiently for a while and noticed she was still standing silly, so he couldn’t help reminding her.

"... First, jot down the key points."

Xia Panqiu snapped out of it, took a step forward, and said softly, "The battles between Empowerers are not like ordinary duels, but there are certain common aspects."

"For example, most Empowerers cannot ignore physical pain; they’re merely humans with superpowers, so targeting specific pressure points can still yield excellent results."

"Of course, because of the existence of Techniques, achieving this isn’t easy, as Empowerers in close combat engage not just in physical fighting but also in Technique clashes."

"The Technique clash includes the offensive and defensive conversion of body-enhancing Techniques and External Techniques, such as defending and countering things like Fireballs." 𝗳𝐫𝚎𝗲𝚠𝚎𝗯𝕟𝐨𝘃𝚎𝗹.𝗰𝗼𝗺

"So, since each opponent is different, there are many variables... I can’t teach you how to deal with every different opponent because such experience can only be gained through practical combat. What I can teach you is basic combat skills and be your sparring partner to help you accumulate experience."

"Before formal training, the first thing you need to remember is—where to attack your opponent to quickly and effectively subdue them."

"..."

Xia Panqiu briefly introduced the combat among Empowerers, then slowly walked up to Chen Lusi.

She was petite, which was even more apparent standing before Chen Lusi, barely reaching his neck.

"First is the nasal septum, attacking this will cause the opponent to tear up and inflict considerable pain."

"Next are the sides of the chin; these spots can knock out an opponent."

"Then there’s the throat, sternum, sacrum, wrist joints, biceps, ribs..."

Xia Panqiu began introducing weak points on the human body one by one. As she mentioned each spot, she would lightly press on the corresponding area to help Chen Lusi remember.

She also detailed the consequences of attacking these areas, from the painful nose to the crippling sacrum, leaving nothing out.

Chen Lusi listened quietly.

About half an hour later.

Xia Panqiu stepped back, looked up, and said softly, "I don’t need to mention the private areas; everyone knows they’re weak points... striking these weak spots quickly topples an opponent in real combat."

"But conversely, if you’re hit in these areas, you’ll easily be at a disadvantage, so you must learn not only to strike these positions but also to prevent opponents from hitting these spots."

"The Technique ’Eye’ helps us quickly see actions, but how to allocate the Spirit within the body, when to use ’Armor’ for defense, and when to use ’Partial Enhancement’ for attack, these experiences need to be accumulated through real combat."

"So next... real combat."

"..."

Chen Lusi recalled those weak points she mentioned, nodding: "Okay... do I need to use ’Eye’?"

Xia Panqiu shook her head: "It’s not necessary. You haven’t reached the Oozing Blood Stage, which can cause significant aftereffects... For fairness, I won’t use it either."

Chen Lusi curiously asked: "But isn’t the injury here recoverable?"

Xia Panqiu paused slightly, then said softly, "The pain still exists... And without ’Eye,’ it’s easier to train oneself."

"I see, then let’s begin."

Chen Lusi accepted her reasoning and stretched his body.

Xia Panqiu turned and began walking into the distance, passing by Wu You.

Wu You teasingly said, "You’re quite suitable for teaching others... First time teaching and already so in tune."

Xia Panqiu did not respond to him, directly walked about twenty meters before stopping, looked at Chen Lusi, and said: "My speed will be relatively fast. Be prepared."

"Okay."

Chen Lusi nodded, assuming a defensive posture, and stared at Xia Panqiu.

Twenty meters away.

Xia Panqiu took a deep breath and then... accelerated instantly.

Disappearing from her original position.

Her body leaned slightly forward, and her short hair fluttered in the wind as she swiftly dashed forward.

As she swept past, the surrounding black mist was stirred up and divided to the sides.

A straight line appeared.

Clearing a path.

In a blink.

She appeared before Chen Lusi.

Really fast...

Chen Lusi didn’t have time to think, directly raised his right arm, allowing the Spirit within him to seep into the flesh.

Fist clenched.

He timed his move and threw a punch at the approaching Xia Panqiu.

Xia Panqiu instantly stopped and directly reached out to intercept his swing.

Chen Lusi instinctively raised his other hand, chopping toward her fair neck.

Simultaneously, he bent his right knee, aiming a knee strike at her abdomen.

Looking at the approaching chop, Xia Panqiu faced attacks from two directions, lightly turning sideways.

Her short hair fluttered.

Chen Lusi’s hand chop grazed past her neck, and his knee strike landed in emptiness.

Seeing an opportunity with his single-leg support, Xia Panqiu didn’t move her other hand, just lightly kicked his calf.

Chen Lusi suddenly lost balance and fell forward.

"..."

You have quite a skill.

Chen Lusi sighed as he prepared to hit the ground.

But Xia Panqiu did not dodge backward; she returned in front of Chen Lusi and reached out to steady his shoulder.

"During combat, you mustn’t only focus on attacking; you must pay attention to the opponent’s actions, invade their maneuvers rather than just quickly attack."

Xia Panqiu steadied Chen Lusi, allowing him to stand tall again, and continued: "Unless you’re confident in your attack speed... Also, knee strikes and elbow hits are potent, but remember, while the knee is a strong attack point, it’s also a weak point. If I had attacked your knee, you might not be standing now. In a real fight, pay more attention."

"..."

Chen Lusi showed a pondering expression.

Xia Panqiu observed him, hesitated for a moment, then softly said: "Though you’re an Empowerer, Spirit is not omnipotent... Don’t be too disheartened; capturing my moves in your first combat is already impressive. After all, I’ve learned close-range fighting with Ah Yue for nearly four years."

Is this... comfort?

Chen Lusi glanced at her and then said: "I understand, let’s go again."

"Okay."

Xia Panqiu nodded.

Then, two minutes later.

Xia Panqiu’s fist landed on Chen Lusi’s nose.

Chen Lusi clutched his nose, stepping back.

Xia Panqiu’s slender body slightly stiffened, with her raised fist paused midair.

She seemed inclined to move forward but restrained herself.

"So that’s how it is."

Chen Lusi rubbed his nose, looking back at Xia Panqiu: "Let’s go again."

"... Okay."

"..."

On the other side.

Wu You sat on the ground, watching the scene unfold, barely containing his amusement.

Xia Panqiu was clearly holding back and looked guilty.

The two must have had some incident, though unsure of what... but that didn’t stop Wu You from enjoying the show.