Ouyang Tiezhu had a conflict with the Mi Gang last time and got injured.
Even though he had already recovered, there were still lingering issues.
He wasn't mindful of nurturing his body during regular training, so now every time it rained, he felt a dull ache in his joints.
Ouyang Tiezhu knew that under such circumstances, making progress in martial arts would be difficult.
It's often said that without distant worries, one must have immediate concerns.
Now, his brother was dead, his parents were gone, and his background wasn't extraordinary.
If he couldn't excel in martial arts, living a good life in the chaotic Taiping County as he grew old was nearly impossible.
In the last competition, he lost a move to Shen Qing and realized if Shen Qing didn't die, he'd surely do better in the future.
So, intentionally or not, he sought to form a connection with Shen Qing.
By introducing potential matches to him, he hoped to deepen their bond.