Chapter 10

Old Jiang was completely under the control of this Teacher Wu, and in a daze, he agreed to check on Wu Ziyi’s recent cultivation progress after the meal and give him some guidance.

Lu Chuan could only complain in his heart, Old Jiang, you haven’t seriously guided me yet. Who is the real disciple here?

He was also a bit disappointed. Old Jiang had left a good impression on him during the early morning interview, but now it seemed that he was indeed a scumbag who betrayed his family and had an affair.

This strange quartet attracted the attention of almost everyone as they walked into the cafeteria. There was the new disciple Lu Chuan, the rumored former disciple Wu Ziyi, and the rumored... cough, cough.

Lu Chuan was very uncomfortable with the feeling of being the center of attention, as if everyone on the street was staring at him, making him wonder if there was something on his face or if his clothes were on wrong.

The cafeteria provided free meals and also offered some refined dishes that were beneficial for cultivation, which required additional payment.

Lu Chuan followed Old Jiang straight to the free meal window and, following Old Jiang’s example, ordered two meat dishes, two vegetable dishes, and a large bowl of rice.

Lu Chuan increasingly found that Wu Ziyi and Old Jiang were very similar. Besides their sharp eyes, both maintained a straight posture, a serious expression, and even the way they ate their meals was similar.

Something’s not right, something’s really not right!

The three men at the table were quietly eating, while only this Teacher Wu was talking non-stop.

“Did I hear that President Jiang went to the Northern Pass yesterday? Fortunately, you were there, which kept the northern border stable. Three years ago, during the Jingwu Battle, it was also thanks to you and Teacher Li’s timely intervention that the tide of the battle was turned.”

Old Jiang’s eyebrows twitched, and he nodded in response.

“Ziyi, you must work hard and diligently cultivate. In the future, you should become a man like President Jiang.”

Wu Ziyi grunted, indicating that he had heard.

“Your name is Lu Chuan, right? Oh, you look so handsome. A disciple personally chosen by President Jiang must be exceptionally talented, a dragon among men. You and Ziyi are classmates in the academy, so you should take care of each other.”

Lu Chuan nodded awkwardly, glancing at Wu Ziyi, who was sitting opposite him, his mouth full of food, and his fierce eyes already hinting that he would find a chance to ‘take care’ of him.

The three men who were quietly eating quickly finished their meals, while Teacher Wu’s food was barely touched.

“You go ahead. There are still many students to treat in the afternoon. Ziyi, listen to President Jiang and behave well.”

The three men left the cafeteria as if they were fleeing, and Lu Chuan clearly saw that Old Jiang and Wu Ziyi both let out a sigh of relief when they walked out.

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Lu Chuan stood under the training area’s platform, feeling a bit excited. This was his first time watching cultivators in this world engage in combat up close. Strictly speaking, Hu Changge’s casual takedown of the black-clothed man in the rain and his catching Jiang Mo’s ice block on the street didn’t count as real combat.

“Just like before, you attack first.” Old Jiang stood on one side of the platform, his hands clenched into fists and ready.

Wu Ziyi stood on the other side, assuming the same stance. After hearing Old Jiang’s words, he didn’t attack immediately but stood still, his eyes fixed on Old Jiang.

Even from the platform below, Lu Chuan could feel Wu Ziyi’s aura growing stronger. His sharp eyes were filled with fighting spirit. Lu Chuan closed his eyes, and indeed, Wu Ziyi’s surrounding qi was slowly surging towards him.

Wu Ziyi began to run, his fists gradually glowing as he ran. He quickly approached Old Jiang, his right fist pulling back to gather strength, and then he struck heavily at Old Jiang’s face.

“Bang!” Old Jiang extended his left forearm to block the punch, the golden light on Wu Ziyi’s hand dissipating. The collision of fists and arms caused a shockwave and a sonic boom, sending a cloud of dust flying.

A... deliberate explosive punch?

In Lu Chuan’s astonished gaze, Wu Ziyi leaped into the air, his left elbow fiercely striking Old Jiang’s head, and his right hand glowing again. After his elbow strike was casually blocked by Old Jiang, he struck at Old Jiang’s neck.

This... powerful hand splitting the skull?

Old Jiang had been using only his left hand to block. His right fist also began to glow, and he delivered a heavy right punch to Wu Ziyi’s stomach, sending Wu Ziyi flying through the air like a sandbag and crashing back to his original position.

“I told you, don’t leap if you’re not sure you can land a killing blow!” Old Jiang frowned, his tone very dissatisfied.

This punch is definitely a show of overwhelming power... Fist Breaking the Sky... Oh, Old Jiang, your Fist Breaking the Sky isn’t this kind of punch, is it?

And Wu Ziyi, your combo is also not good. Why start with a deliberate explosive punch, and still have the awe-inspiring ultimate move left?

Wu Ziyi staggered to his feet, his aura clearly much weaker, but the fighting spirit in his eyes remained intense.

So he charged again, his heavy punches still being blocked by Old Jiang.

“Use your head. Your punches are only useful if they hit the enemy!” After blocking a dozen punches, Old Jiang kicked Wu Ziyi away, sending him crashing to the ground again.

Each punch and kick hurt just to watch. Before coming, Lu Chuan thought Old Jiang would correct Wu Ziyi’s movements like a boxing coach, but they really started a hard fight.

No wonder Brother Hu secretly advised him to choose a mage before leaving, brother, family!

“Martial cultivators charge forward bravely, but not mindlessly. Again!” Old Jiang shouted on the platform, and Wu Ziyi struggled to get up again.

Wu Ziyi took Old Jiang’s advice and added more side movements and mobility, but even a layman like Lu Chuan could see that this adjustment was worse than not adjusting at all.

“Enough for today. Your strength and aura have improved, but your mind hasn’t. Think about it after you go back.” Old Jiang once again sent Wu Ziyi crashing to the ground, ending today’s sparring.

Lu Chuan secretly complained in his heart. This teaching method is too hardcore. So-called guidance is just two punches and a kick, and being knocked down three times?

But seeing Wu Ziyi, who had been beaten up, still looking grateful and ashamed, he felt that this person deserved it, one willing to give and one willing to take.

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Lu Chuan followed Old Jiang back to the office and immediately took out his phone, finding that Hu Changge had already accepted his friend request and sent a message asking if he wanted to have lunch together.

However, Li Qian still hadn’t accepted his friend request, possibly because using a phone in the academy was indeed inconvenient.

“Don’t take Wu Ziyi’s actions too seriously. That kid has a bit of a temper. He probably came over today because he was upset.” Old Jiang suddenly spoke, “His mother begged me many times to take him as a disciple, but I refused.”

“Does ‘don’t take it seriously’ mean that the agreement to fight when I reach the Ruyi Realm is canceled?”

“No, I mean you might surpass him quickly. When that happens, don’t be too harsh.”

Lu Chuan complained in his heart, no matter how harsh I am, I can’t match you. Two punches and a kick, and the kid is bleeding.

“Uncle Jiang, you seem very confident in me.”

“Because you are the chosen one. Wu Ziyi might be a genius in Beining City, but he’s just an ordinary genius.”

“He and Uncle Jiang are quite similar, almost like he’s imitating you.” Lu Chuan hinted subtly, wanting to see if Old Jiang would feel guilty.

“He’s not imitating me. It’s more accurate to say that both he and I are imitating his father, Ye Haoran.”

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Note: Deliberate explosive punch, powerful hand splitting the skull, show of overwhelming power, and awe-inspiring ultimate move are all skills of a champion called Wukong in the game League of Legends, all powerful moves using fists. After the domestic violence incident involving a celebrity named Jiang, this champion and his skills are often associated with “domestic violence” on the internet.

Domestic violence is wrong. Here, I also wish all readers a happy life and a harmonious family.