nyslfriends Chapter 106: Seen Through
Chapter 106: Seen Through
Chapter 106: Seen Through
Following Chen Lie's instructions, Chen Xingyao began practicing the body-strengthening technique.
Her body-strengthening technique's starting stance was quite different from the original body-strengthening technique, which puzzled the tutor of the intensive class.
But after Chen Xingyao executed the first few body-tempering techniques in succession, the instructor's expression immediately became serious.
In his eyes, he could easily see that what was originally a very ordinary body-strengthening technique had been transformed after Chen Xingyao's improvements, and was almost no less than the body-strengthening technique that was being promoted throughout Dongchuan Province.
After Chen Xingyao had demonstrated the entire body-tempering technique, the instructor of the intensive class couldn't help but ask seriously, "Chen Xingyao, is the body-tempering technique you're demonstrating now a modified version of the one you just practiced?"
"Yes," Chen Xingyao said.
The tutor of the top class couldn't help but exclaim, "I never expected you to be so quick to understand!"
I will report this to the Provincial Martial Arts Association and apply for the appropriate reward for you.
You should still claim the rewards for this school activity.
"Thank you, mentor!"
The tutor of the VIP class smiled and nodded, saying, "No need to thank me. In such a short period of time, you have perfected the body tempering technique so comprehensively. This is no less than that of some well-known martial arts masters."
You have exceptional talent; you must redouble your efforts in your studies. Your future achievements are limitless.
Even martial arts masters can't do that?
Chen Xingyao felt that the praise was too much. Her brother could easily make changes with just a glance. It seemed so simple and casual. If a martial arts master couldn't even do that, wouldn't he be all talk and no action?
After witnessing Chen Xingyao's improved body-strengthening technique, the instructors of the top-tier class quickly lost interest in the body-strengthening techniques improved by other students.
Soon, all twenty-eight students from the top-performing classes had finished their presentations.
The tutor of the VIP class began to announce: "Students, I have seen all your improved body-strengthening techniques. Among them, Chen Xingyao's improved body-strengthening technique is the most outstanding, while Song Yizhang's is slightly inferior."
The other students' refined body-strengthening techniques were also unique in themselves.
Besides Chen Xingyao and Song Yizhang, all other students will receive participation prizes for the event.
Song Yizhang found it unbelievable.
What kind of existence is his sister? Even if she only makes a slight move, she should be far beyond the reach of these ordinary people. How could she be slightly inferior?
As he spoke, he looked at Chen Xingyao with hostility.
"The teacher just promised that Song Yizhang could choose a senior student to learn martial arts from. I wonder which one Song Yizhang would like to choose?" the tutor of the honors class asked Song Yizhang.
Following his sister Song Yixuan's instructions, Song Yizhang pointed at Chen Lie.
"I choose him, Chen Xingyao's brother!"
Chen Lie remained expressionless after being chosen by Song Yizhang, while Chen Xingyao beside him seemed somewhat surprised.
But upon closer reflection, it's only natural that my brother is now the top student in the entire school, so it's only natural that others would choose him to mentor.
The tutor of the VIP class looked at Chen Lie: "This student, since Song Yizhang wants to ask you for some guidance, why don't you give him some pointers?"
The school has set up a special reward, which will be given to Chen Xingyao at the same time.
Chen Lie nodded, looked at Song Yizhang, and asked, "Speak, what do you want to ask me?"
Song Yizhang was inwardly disdainful, but outwardly he wore a sincere expression of seeking advice: "Senior, it's crowded and chaotic here. Why don't we move to a quieter place over there to talk?"
Chen Lie simply nodded and went with Song Yizhang to a quiet corner of the adjacent training room where there were fewer people.
"Speak, what do you want to ask me?"
Having found a quiet corner with few people, Chen Lie spoke.
"I've been practicing a C-rank martial art called Flying Eagle Claw for a while now, but despite more than a month of diligent practice, I haven't made any progress."
I would like to ask you, senior, what exactly is the reason?
As Song Yizhang spoke, he immediately added, "I can demonstrate it for you right here, senior."
Chen Lie reached out, gesturing for Song Yizhang to demonstrate.
Upon hearing this, Song Yizhang immediately assumed a horse stance, trying to control himself, and began practicing the Flying Eagle Claw technique with clumsiness.
Before long, Song Yizhang had finished practicing the Flying Eagle Claw martial arts routine, albeit haltingly.
After the drill, Song Yizhang approached Chen Lie again to ask, "Senior, what exactly is the reason for this?"
Chen Lie said, "There's no particular reason. If you really have to find a reason, I can only say that your aptitude is too poor."
"Me? Poor aptitude?"
Song Yizhang was taken aback, his expression suddenly turning extremely lost and sad, but inwardly he chuckled, full of disdain.
Even if a student from an ordinary martial arts academy is ranked first, he is indeed a good-for-nothing.
"Isn't that right? This Eagle Claw Kung Fu shouldn't be a C-level martial art, but rather a B-level martial art."
According to you, you've been practicing for over a month, but you can only use it fluently; there's still a long way to go before you've reached mastery.
Your blood energy level is close to three digits, which is quite outstanding for your age group. This suggests you come from a very privileged background.
Normally, one should have access to all kinds of martial arts resources, and perhaps even receive guidance from powerful individuals from time to time; otherwise, it would be impossible to raise one's Qi and Blood value to nearly three digits at this age.
"Considering all of the above, you have all the resources you need, and even have a powerful mentor guiding you. You've been practicing a B-level martial art for over a month, yet you're still only at the mastery stage. It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say you have poor aptitude," Chen Lie said calmly.
Song Yizhang was immediately shocked: "You can tell my blood and qi levels?"
Chen Lie said, "It's clear that it contains at least 90 calories."
Song Yizhang was greatly shocked and looked at Chen Lie.
He actually saw through everything? He even saw through his disguised, clumsy B-level martial arts.
How could a student from an ordinary martial arts college have such a broad perspective?
Taking a deep breath, Song Yizhang forced himself to calm down: "Thank you, senior. I have nothing more to ask you."
After speaking, Song Yizhang immediately turned and left.
Song Yizhang went straight to his older sister Song Yixuan's side.
Seeing that Song Yizhang's expression was off, Song Yixuan asked, "How's the investigation going, I asked you to look into that Chen Lie?"
Song Yizhang said, "I've been seen through."
"What was seen through?"
"His health, martial arts skills, and background have all been seen through."
"What? Your background has been exposed?" Song Yixuan was also surprised when she heard this.
"He could tell from my general background that my family was extraordinary, and he immediately knew what stage my Qi and blood levels were."
"That's already quite impressive. I never imagined that such a talented person could emerge from among ordinary people in a third-rate province."
Remember what I told you before. Don't be reckless and expose your true identity before you even join the ranks of top geniuses.
"I understand," Song Yizhang replied.
"However, people with such insight and vision are indeed rare."
These kinds of geniuses shouldn't just fade into obscurity, right, Chen Lie? We'll probably have some interaction at the upcoming genius training camp.
Song Yixuan's gaze shifted and settled on Chen Lie's direction, her smile sweet.
After exchanging a few words with many elite students in the training room, Chen Lie and Chen Xingyao left.
After receiving the event rewards with Chen Xingyao, Chen Lie and Chen Xingyao left their senior.
"This event was definitely worth attending; the rewards were incredibly generous."
A box of specially made nutrient solution, two gentle blood and qi tonics, and a set of C-level martial arts, the Flying Dragon Leg spiritual energy crystal card. It is said that a C-level martial art can cost as much as ten square star coins on the market.
Furthermore, the spirit energy crystal cards for these popular martial arts techniques are in high demand and short supply.
Walking down the street, Chen Xingyao laughed out loud with joy.
As they laughed, Chen Xingyao suddenly noticed that Chen Lie's expression remained unchanged, with a serious look on his face. She said, "Brother, why don't you use this martial arts crystal card? You should be able to use it."
"Keep it, I don't need it," Chen Lie shook his head and refused.
"Aren't you happy with so many rewards?" Chen Xingyao couldn't help but ask.
"As long as you're happy, these are just small things," Chen Lie said.
Chen Xingyao pouted and said, "You're looking down on these awards because you got first place in the school's martial arts competition, aren't you?"
Chen Lie did not respond to Chen Xingyao, but instead said something else: "That Song Yizhang in your class has been hiding his strength and is hiding in the top class of the first year of high school. He must have ulterior motives. You should not have any contact with this person in the future."
Chen Xingyao said, "I didn't even speak to him."
"Just keep it in mind," Chen Lie instructed again.
Generally speaking, powerful and wealthy families, who have no shortage of resources and mentors, would not stoop to applying to ordinary martial arts high schools. For them, going to school would be a waste of life and a squandering of time for cultivation.
However, the siblings Song Yizhang and Song Yixuan are quite peculiar.
With a blood energy value of nearly 100 kcal, at such a young age, he should be considered a top-tier talent in Dongchuan Province, yet he came to a regular high school to attend an honors class.
With this level of ability, he's already on the list of the top 100 elite students, yet he's still lying low in the top class of the first year of high school. What else could it be but a deliberate attempt to retake the test?
The brother and sister boarded the air bus together and returned home.
As soon as he got home, Chen Xingyao ran to tell his mother, Feng Yuelan, about the prizes.
That evening, Feng Yuelan prepared a table full of dishes for dinner.
The family of three sat at the dining table, just about to start eating, when they heard a rapid knocking on the door.
Feng Yuelan stood up and said to Chen Lie and Chen Xingyao, "You two start eating. I'll go see who it is."
After saying that, she walked towards the bedroom door next to the living room.
When Feng Yuelan opened the door, she found that it was a middle-aged man with short hair, who was about forty years old.
"Hello, is this Chen Lie's home?" the short-haired middle-aged man asked.
"Yes, I don't know who you are—."
"My name is Jiang Donglin, and I am a mentor in the early stages of the provincial genius training camp."
The purpose of my visit is to inform Chen Lie about the details of his selection for the talent training camp.
Jiang Donglin said.
Feng Yuelan then said, "So it's Teacher Jiang. Please come in."
Jiang Donglin nodded and, at Feng Yuelan's invitation, entered Chen Lie's home.