Martial Saint!

"True Inheritance? Real or fake?"

"Of course it's real!"

Li Xianghua grabbed the Martial Arts Supplements.

"I'll take them to the child."

Lu Guoping stood dumbfounded, then stomped his feet in excitement.

"A True Disciple of a Martial Artist! My Lu family has struck it rich!"

The value of True Inheritance needs no further explanation.

Even as an ordinary man, he knew it was incredibly awesome!

Even if Chenzhou happened not to get into Martial Arts University, having the status of True Inheritance as a safety net, entering the Third Rank was still hopeful, which already put one above many others.

These days, high-rank fist technique teachers are still scarce talents.

Those Martial Arts Halls, cultural schools, aren't they just easy to enter?

"Chenzhou, how much is the fee for True Inheritance?"

Lu Guoping went to Chenzhou's bedroom.

"Dad, there was no charge, but remember to keep it a secret!"

Chenzhou was training, sweating profusely.

"Good, good, very good!"

Lu Guoping went to the bathroom and sat on the toilet, laughing heartily.

"Fantastic, we have finally seen the light at the end of the tunnel."

The matter of True Inheritance brought joy to the old couple for a long time.

However, they didn't speak of it to other relatives.

Over the past years, their son had already made them quite proud in front of their friends and relatives, they found no satisfaction in bragging further. It was better to continue living quietly as a family. No matter how difficult work and life were, it seemed insignificant now.

As for the Martial Arts Society group, Chenzhou kept it a secret too.

Everyone would find out at the apprenticeship celebration tomorrow night.

Bringing it up this late, Qin Zheng would probably be so jealous that he wouldn't be able to sleep all night.

...

The next day, early in the morning, on the rooftop.

After finishing his Fist Technique and Pile Skill, Chenzhou looked towards the Martial Arts Tree.

[Martial Arts]

[Black Tiger Fist: Small Success (5%)]

[Cultivation Technique]

[Dragon and Tiger Heavenly Pile: 5th Acupoint (2%)]

"I now need to practice the fist four or five times to improve my progress by 1%. The difficulty has increased since reaching Small Success; it's estimated to take two to three months to reach Great Success. However, it's quite fast; Du spending nearly three years in the Martial Arts Academy is still at Small Success. That means, the Martial Arts Tree has made my cultivation speed several times faster than those with Low Class root bone."

To further enhance, I could only improve my root bone and comprehension.

"So I still need to focus on comprehension, refine the Divine Seed of Martial Arts, and stack my comprehension in Fist Technique, movement technique, and other aspects. Let's take it step by step."

He was very satisfied with his current state.

"A nine-story tower begins with piled earth! The Martial Arts Tree allows me to reap as much as I sow, it wouldn't make me succeed overnight, it's all about accumulation!"

As for the 5th Acupoint, the Shaoze Acupoint, his tests showed it required an hour and ten minutes of continuous Heavenly Pile Cultivation to improve by 1 point of proficiency. To maintain the speed of opening one acupoint per month, he had to spend three and a half hours daily.

He started late, and there were no shortcuts in opening acupoints.

He could only push through!

He wasn't afraid of hardship or fatigue, only the lack of return on his efforts!

...

After eating, Chenzhou went to school.

Following yesterday's heart-to-heart, the math teacher also understood Lu Chenzhou's predicament and had the second-ranking student in class replace Chenzhou as the study monitor.

Aside from attending classes, Chenzhou truly had no other distractions.

After class, he found the math teacher.

"Thank you, teacher."

"Um, you do your best. I, as a Martial Arts teacher, don't understand and can't help you."

The math teacher said with a smile.

Still feeling a bit regretful inside.

If Chenzhou could dedicate himself fully to academic studies.

He might well have become famous in Su City, maybe even becoming a top scholar.

Of course, compared to being a Martial Artist, these were of little significance.

...

In the evening.

Heavenly Immortal Drunken Restaurant, Bai Yujing suite.

This was the most luxurious suite in the restaurant.

Du, Old Zhang, and all the other students were already seated. Li Linling, whom they hadn't seen in a long time, had also arrived, sitting next to Qin Zheng, the lad grinning foolishly.

Shi Ruyu also arrived in her training clothes.

Du asked:

"Sister, what's the occasion today? The Master is treating us?"

Shi Ruyu smiled slightly.

"You'll find out in a bit, where's Chenzhou?"

She looked around, not seeing the younger brother Lu.

"He said it starts at 7:30; he's still training."

Qin Zheng shrugged, truly at a loss for words about Chenzhou.

This guy, even for something as important as the Master treating them, wouldn't interrupt his training.

Truly deserving of the title "Martial Maniac."

Shi Ruyu coughed once and joked,

"So that's why you all need to learn from Junior Brother Lu. Oh, and let me share some news with you, there will be a small-scale Martial Arts Academy exchange competition held in Pingjiang District next month. Use this time to practice hard, actively sign up, and bring glory to our academy."

Du asked,

"Is there a prize?"

He had participated last year, but unfortunately did not place.

Shi Ruyu held up a finger and smiled,

"First place, a hundred thousand in prize money!"

"Not bad, eh?"

"Yes."

Everyone present came from well-off families.

A hundred thousand wasn't considered a lot of money, but who would complain about having too much?

Old Zhang was also interested and asked,

"Will it be the same as before? Junior group, youth group, and middle-aged group?"

He wasn't interested in the prize money; he just wanted to prove himself.

Getting a place would also help him promote his software.

Shi Ruyu said,

"Yes, each group will compete separately, the junior group for those under 18, the youth group for those under 35, and the middle-aged group for those under 60... The first place in each group gets a hundred thousand."

She had already registered for the youth group aiming for first place.

"Can anyone Third Rank and above sign up?"

"Yes, all of us here are qualified."

Hearing this, some were already rubbing their hands together, eager to try. For instance, Du had made progress in his Swallow Return Fist and Sea Sweeping Body techniques recently.

Qin Zheng then asked Li Linling,

"Sister, are you signing up?"

Li Linling shook her head.

"I'll pass, the college entrance exams are in two months, I don't have the time."

Qin Zheng patted his chest,

"Then I'll sign up to bring glory to our Martial Arts Society. When Chenzhou arrives, I'll have him register too... Sister, wait for our good news."

He was aware that he didn't stand a chance; it was just for the fun of it.

Lu Chenzhou truly had a hope of placing.

As everyone was discussing enthusiastically, Ji Xuantong and Lu Chenzhou also arrived in the private room, and the students stood up to salute Ji Xuantong. Ji Xuantong asked Lu Chenzhou to sit on his left and Shi Ruyu on his right, as he took the main seat looking at everyone.

"This gathering is mainly because I've taken on two new True Disciples."

Everyone was curious, Shi Ruyu they knew.

The other one, from the looks of it, could it be... Lu Chenzhou?

Du felt even more nervous; he had always wanted to be a True Disciple but had been rejected many times by Ji Xuantong; now he looked toward Lu Chenzhou.

"Chenzhou... it seems I'm simply not skilled enough."

After Virtual Disaster and having faced life and death, he was philosophical about everything.

He didn't want negative emotions to cause another collision with disaster.

Ji Xuantong said,

"Everyone already knows Shi Ruyu, Lu Chenzhou is now my third True Disciple from the Bright Winged Swallow. His performance during this time has been witnessed by all."

Qin Zheng stared blankly at Lu Chenzhou.

"Holy crap, a True Disciple?"

Li Linling's eyes also sparkled.

"Junior Brother Lu is amazing."

Old Zhang was the first to recover from the shock.

"Come, come, congratulations to Chenzhou and Ru Yu!"

"Congratulations!"

"Jealous as hell!"

Among everyone there, Old Zhang felt the most emotional.

He was the earliest to join the Martial Arts Academy.

He had always thought that Ji Xuantong was not planning to take any True Disciples.

But unexpectedly, he had accepted two within half a year.

This meant that they weren't favored by the master.

"Root bone... comprehension, why don't I have any?"

Old Zhang felt somewhat depressed as he ate alone.

Ji Xuantong said,

"From now on, Lu Chenzhou will also serve as my assistant, responsible for teaching 'Sea Sweeping Body' in public classes. We are all fellow disciples, let's take care of each other in the future!

If any of you still wish to become a True Disciple, do not be discouraged. As long as you show enough potential, my Bright Winged Swallow will not bury real talent!"

Du's confidence reignited.

"There's still hope."

Ji Xuantong signaled the waiter to serve the dishes.

"Come, let's eat well tonight! Chenzhou, do you have anything you want to say?"

Lu Chenzhou raised his tea cup and toasted everyone,

"Flying Swallow Sea Flying, Unrestrained!"

Ji Xuantong applauded and laughed,

"Good!"

With that atmosphere,

Everyone stood up, holding their glasses and said together,

"Flying Swallow Sea Flying, Unrestrained!"