"Good!"
"Impressive, senior brother!"
As the dust settled, Yan Chuan emerged victorious, and the Martial Arts Hall echoed with the excited cheers of Wei Quan, Jin Yutang, and Yu Jinpeng, mingled with the softer cheers of Cheng Ah Bi, who clenched her fists tightly.
Although she is now a disciple of Guangling Academy, her deep affection for Yan Chuan made her thrilled to see her senior brother, who had always been fond of her, win so beautifully.
This is emotion.
Unrelated to stance.
On the scene, Wei Quan looked disdainfully at Cui Lanxin and the others, pointing and cursing, "Guangling Academy! New Martial Artists! That's all you've got!"
Wei Quan had been tense all through, and it wasn't until he saw his senior brother winning easily that he remembered to loudly mock afterwards, turning to Cheng Ah Bi, "Junior Sister, the Guangling Academy you've been longing to go to, is just this?"
Wei Quan spread his hands, full of mockery.
Cheng Ah Bi rolled her eyes, not bothering to respond to him.
Cui Lanxin, already fuming from Yan Chuan's punch, grew redder with anger, "Old School Martial Artist, a frog in a well! I lost to you because I lack skill. But Guangling Academy is full of experts. I'm nowhere near the top at the Seven Star Boxing Club, so what's to be proud of by defeating me?"
Insult me if you want!
But not Guangling Academy!
Cui Lanxin wiped the blood from the corner of her mouth, looked at Mei Suping and Jiang Rou, signaling with her eyes, hoping they'd regain some honor.
"This person has a solid foundation and excellent boxing skills. I'm not their match," Jiang Rou said softly, supporting Cui Lanxin.
Mei Suping stepped forward without hesitation, clasped her fists toward Yan Chuan, "Guangling Academy, Seven Star Boxing Club, Fu Boxing Mei Suping, please enlighten me!"
On the field.
Having won with one punch, Yan Chuan stood still, savoring the improvement in his boxing from this fight and reviewing the 'Skill Level' growth record, his heart filled with joy—
[Your 'Tiger Form Boxing' has been enhanced, Fourth Realm Slightly Accomplished→Fifth Realm of Mastery.]
[Your 'Crane Form Boxing' has been enhanced, Fourth Realm Slightly Accomplished→Fifth Realm of Mastery.]
[Your 'Gongzi Fuhu Fist' has been enhanced, Third Realm: Entering the Hall→Fourth Realm Slightly Accomplished.]
[Your 'Ten Forms Boxing' has been enhanced, Third Realm: Entering the Hall→Fourth Realm Slightly Accomplished.]
All four major boxing techniques, completely breakthrough!
Yan Chuan was overjoyed: "Cui Lanxin is a respectable opponent. I just expended some 'Experience' to enter a focused state, allowing me to better comprehend changes in the boxing techniques. Moreover, during the fierce battle with Cui Lanxin, with an audience, I received feedback not only from Wei Quan, Jinpeng, and Ah Bi, but also, and primarily, from Cui Lanxin herself. Insights on boxing techniques poured in. My past accumulations were already at the breakthrough threshold, and this time, it was like water flowing to the channel."
A fierce battle!
Breaking through once more!
Yan Chuan was utterly delighted.
If possible, he would love to fight again.
However—
"My foundation from the past few days is completely exhausted, and from now on, it'll be a matter of hard practice and gradual accumulation."
"Moreover."
"This Mei Suping might be quite difficult to deal with."
With a quick mental calculation, Yan Chuan immediately waved off Mei Suping's challenge, "I got up at dawn today to practice martial arts, and just finished a great battle with this female hero. Heroine Mei, if you wish to fight, please come again tomorrow."
He didn't accept the challenge.
On one hand, it was indeed an issue of condition.
On the other hand, it was hard to get more feedback from battles.
But more than anything, Yan Chuan suspected that Mei Suping was likely stronger, and he might not be able to match her now. At this moment, there were quite a few potential clients in the Martial Arts Hall, all of whom were already intrigued, especially after he thrashed Cui Lanxin. Many were about to sign up.
At a time like this, he couldn't afford to lose to Mei Suping and ruin a great situation.
Tomorrow?
Tomorrow, my foot!
Though Yan Chuan had never studied at Guangling Academy, he knew that the academy took a break every ten days. Missing today, Mei Suping would have to wait ten days for another challenge—
"Fine then!"
"Fighting you now wouldn't be honorable!"
"If so, ten days later, I will return. At that time, if I defeat you, or if you still dare not come forward to fight, I ask Senior Cheng to show up and enlighten me!"
Mei Suping didn't insist, and said to Cheng Ah Bi, "Junior Sister Cheng, sorry for the offense today. When I return to the academy tomorrow, I'll apologize properly to you!"
Having said that, she clasped her fists towards Yan Chuan, "Farewell!"
Then she turned and left.
"Junior Sister Cheng, see you tomorrow."
Jiang Rou and Cui Lanxin also greeted Cheng Ah Bi and turned to leave.
In the Martial Arts Hall, among the four from Guangling Academy, only Cheng Ah Bi was left. Seeing her senior brother's face turn cold, she shivered, turned tail, and ran, crying out at the top of her lungs—
"Dad!"
"Save me!"
...
"Are we just leaving like this?"
Cui Lanxin felt indignant walking out of the Martial Arts Hall.
If Yan Chuan had defeated her amicably, it would've been one thing, but he insulted her, using her as leverage, applying those farming skills on her was just disgusting, intolerable!
Mei Suping glanced back at the sign of 'Iron Wire Martial Arts Hall,' shaking her head, "I know he made a breakthrough and is stalling, trying to use these ten days to consolidate himself. But rotational battles are ill-spoken of. If it comes back to haunt Guangling Academy with accusations of 'taking advantage of others' weakness' and 'bullying with numbers,' it'll be a problem. It's just ten days; I can afford to wait. Ten days later, I'll either defeat him first then fight Tie Qiao Cheng, or let Tie Qiao Cheng come out himself. 'Iron Wire Martial Arts Hall' has been operating for nearly a hundred years; it's time to end!"
Jiang Rou's eyelid twitched.
Senior Sister Mei is planning to bring down Iron Wire Martial Arts Hall!
But is the once illustrious 'Tie Qiao Cheng' truly so easy to deal with?
Jiang Rou was thinking about 'Tie Qiao Cheng.'
As for 'Yan Chuan'—
In just ten days, no matter how he consolidates or practices hard, the limit of his strength is there; it was clear today. Ten days is far from being able to defy the heavens.
With Senior Sister Mei's strength, it's enough to crush.
Jiang Rou knew this, and so did Mei Suping, which is why she wasn't concerned and didn't take these ten days seriously, nor did she take Yan Chuan seriously.
At this moment.
Neither Jiang Rou.
Nor Mei Suping.
Could stop thinking about—
'Tie Qiao Cheng'!
...
"This brat!"
In the Martial Arts Hall, Yan Chuan watched Cheng Ah Bi flee while screaming, feeling helpless.
Yu Jinpeng advised, "Junior Sister has grown up and cares about her face. Lowering her by hanging her up to beat isn't right. Discipline her privately if needed."
"Forget it."
"I'll leave her be."
Yan Chuan used to be strict with Cheng Ah Bi because she was too mischievous, fearing that one day she might create serious trouble, bringing disaster to the Cheng Family or the Iron Wire Martial Arts Hall.
Now things are different.
With the 'Purple Mist Palace,' Yan Chuan's martial arts improved dramatically. Even if Cheng Ah Bi caused trouble and died outside, he could protect himself and others.
Another thing.
Cheng Ah Bi is sixteen now, hanging her up for punishment isn't appropriate.
Let Ah Bi be.
Wei Quan came forward, grinning, "Cai Liang and the others all want to enter Guangling Academy. I thought the New Martial Artists were something impressive! Heh! They're just like this!"
In his youthfulness, unable to hold back, Wei Quan felt extreme satisfaction seeing his senior brother thrash the Guangling disciples who were arrogant, nose in the air!
Yu Jinpeng and Jin Yutang seized the moment to congratulate Yan Chuan as well, "Senior Brother's boxing has improved greatly, not inferior to the New Martial Artists!"
Today's battle was immensely satisfying!
But Yan Chuan didn't share the optimism of the three—
...