Instead of executing another formal technique, Li Wei launched into a series of unpredictable strikes. Li Hua recognized the combination of a few different fighting styles—evidence that her brother had indeed been training with others.
One particularly clever combination forced her to block rather than dodge, and Li Wei capitalized immediately. His palm struck her forearm with precise force.
"Two-one," he acknowledged, satisfaction evident in his voice.
Li Hua nodded approvingly. "Well executed. You learned well." She settled back into her stance, but this time with a subtle adjustment—shifting her weight distribution to something distinctly non-standard.
