The Secret to Picking Up Girls

Zhang Yuze's face changed dramatically, and he quickly dodged to the sides. However, to his dismay, an invisible current of air restricted his movements, making him feel somewhat immobile. Helpless, Zhang Yuze could only circulate the true essence within his body at full speed, using it to block the attack.

With a deafening "Boom!", under the impact of that terrifying energy, Zhang Yuze was sent flying like a kite with a broken string, crashing through several trees. He spat out a mouthful of blood in mid-air, but the old man refused to let him go, his figure leaving a trail of blurry shadows in the sky.

"Bang! Bang!" Two more palm strikes landed on Zhang Yuze's body.

"Boom!" Zhang Yuze's entire body flew outwards like a cannonball, his clothes torn apart by the force.

At this critical moment, a dark figure flashed out of nowhere, moving with incredible speed, even faster than Zhang Yuze. She swiftly flew to Zhang Yuze's side, gently placing her hand on his shoulder. A surge of powerful energy emanated from her hand, neutralizing the force on Zhang Yuze and helping him to land steadily from the air.

Seeing the sudden appearance of an unexpected obstacle, the mysterious old man, unsure of the newcomer's background, ceased his pursuit and descended from the sky. He fixed his gaze on the black-clad, masked figure standing beside Zhang Yuze and asked in a deep voice, "Who are you? Don't meddle in things that don't concern you." As he spoke, a terrifying aura emanated from his body, warning the unknown person.

Zhang Yuze felt like his body was about to fall apart, his mind becoming muddled. This mysterious old man was simply too powerful. Zhang Yuze was certain that he possessed at least the strength of a fifth-stage peak expert. He was a whole level below, making it impossible to truly contend with him. The higher the level of a martial artist, the greater the difference in strength became. It wasn't as simple as one plus one equals two. Therefore, even though the mysterious old man seemed to be only one level higher, the difference was like heaven and earth, something that his abilities couldn't compensate for.

Supported by the mysterious newcomer, Zhang Yuze leaned weakly against her. In his daze, Zhang Yuze felt the person he was leaning on was soft, and a faint fragrance emanated from her body, causing his mind to jolt. A hint of doubt arose in his heart, and he wondered, 'Could this person be a girl?'

Thinking this, Zhang Yuze勉强睁大了眼睛，朝那人的脸上看去。(I'm not sure how to translate 勉强睁大了眼睛，朝那人的脸上看去。) Suddenly, Zhang Yuze's heart trembled. Wasn't this the mysterious girl he had encountered twice before—once at the girls' dormitory and once by the river—and even fought with? Zhang Yuze felt like lamenting in his heart. It seemed he had escaped a tiger's den only to enter a wolf's lair! Although she was still wearing a mask, Zhang Yuze vividly remembered her appearance and recognized her immediately.

Zhang Yuze's consciousness grew increasingly blurred, knowing that his injuries were too severe. He quickly tried to activate the Holy Light Technique, but Zhang Yuze was saddened to discover that he had exhausted his energy in the fight with the old man. Although the Holy Light Technique was slowly repairing the injuries within his body, it couldn't keep up with the rate of deterioration.