...
Meng Chuan walked all the way to the tram station before feeling like waking up from a dream.
With his mindset from living two lives, he still felt incredibly excited thinking about it now.
He had become one of the few Martial Arts Masters in the entire Yong'an City, the direct disciple of "Qianyuan Thunder Strike · Luo Guanyun," and the only one.
He secretly encouraged himself in his heart:
"I must work even harder in the future and not bring shame to my master!"
Returning home, his uncle was still at work, and only his aunt, Xue Na, was at home.
"Aunt, I'm back!"
Women are very sensitive to changes in emotions, and Xue Na immediately noticed that today's Meng Chuan was different from usual, his mood seemed particularly happy.
"You're back quite early today, why are you so happy?"
Xue Na speculated whether Meng Chuan had a major breakthrough in his martial arts practice.
Because Meng Chuan was usually a taciturn person who didn't like to talk much and wouldn't normally express such joy.
Generally, only matters related to martial arts could stir his emotions.
Meng Chuan said with a smile:
"Hall Master Luo wants to take me as a direct disciple and asked me to come home and discuss it with you all first."
Xue Na was shocked, her husband had just called, saying that Meng Chuan had improved some fist skills, which she didn't understand since she didn't practice martial arts.
But she understood when he said a Martial Arts Family wanted to take Meng Chuan as a disciple, meaning the family would have support in the future.
It seemed her husband wasn't lying when he said before that Meng Chuan had the potential of a Martial Arts Family member.
She was secretly delighted:
"Even a Martial Arts Family favors our child, Meng Yongzhi's judgment isn't bad either!"
Xue Na promptly said:
"There's nothing to discuss, just agree quickly!"
"How much is the apprenticeship fee? I'll go get it now, can't waste their time."
Xue Na stood up, ready to change clothes and go withdraw money, as this was a rare opportunity.
"The hall master didn't mention money, probably there's no fee."
Meng Chuan felt he was seeking a good teacher to learn fist skills and true skill in thunder techniques.
And Hall Master Luo was also looking for a suitable successor to learn thunder techniques, so both shared the same view. Talking about money would hurt feelings.
"Really no fees?"
Xue Na expressed doubt, as just being a student at the dojo cost a thousand a day, not charging tens or hundreds of thousands in apprenticeship fees felt out of character for the other party.
"Forget it, I don't understand these things, I'll go call your uncle first."
Meng Chuan returned to his bedroom to continue practicing fist skills, while Xue Na called her husband from the living room to share the good news.
"Yongzhi, what time are you coming back?"
"Why, what's up?"
"There's really big news about Chuan'er, even bigger than what you told me this morning."
"Anyway, come back quickly, I'll go buy medicinal food for Chuan'er now, we'll talk when we meet tonight."
On the other end of the phone, Meng Yongzhi was silent for a moment.
Although he didn't know what surprise Xue Na had in store, he decided to return immediately.
"Alright, wait for me, I'm heading back now!"
"Xiaoliu, give me the car keys, I need to rush out!"
Not long after, Meng Yongzhi hurried back, meeting Xue Na carrying a bag of medicinal herbs in the apartment hallway.
Meng Yongzhi directly blocked her path and asked:
"What's going on? I've been anxious to know the whole way back."
By then, Xue Na had cooled down from the excitement, and more calmly said:
"The Hall Master of Infinite Martial Arts Dojo wants to take Meng Chuan as a disciple."
"Really?"
Meng Yongzhi knew Hall Master Luo was more than just a Martial Arts Family member, he truly hadn't expected the other party to be interested in his child.
"Yes, Chuan'er just told me personally, also said the hall master sought our approval."
"What approval do we have? Just agree immediately!"
"Let's go, hurry upstairs, you go make medicinal food for the child."
They rushed upstairs, and on the way, Meng Yongzhi couldn't contain his excitement, almost tripping several times.
"Slow down, look how rushed you are."
"Ah, I'm just too excited, you don't understand, do you know how impressive Hall Master Luo is? He's not just any Martial Arts Family member, he's a Martial Arts Master!"
"Let me tell you, even if Meng Chuan doesn't get into a top Martial Arts University in the future, as long as he trains well under this master, becoming part of a Martial Arts Family is a sure thing!"
A Martial Arts Family, Xue Na couldn't even dare to dream, hearing her husband's words made her hands tremble uncontrollably again.
Meng Yongzhi rushed into Meng Chuan's bedroom.
"Chuan'er, agree quickly, how much money does your uncle need to transfer over."
"Alright, I'll call the teacher back now, the teacher didn't mention the money either."
"Good, good, I got it, we should plan to invite them over for a meal to show we understand the etiquette."
Meng Chuan nodded with a smile and agreed.
...
The next morning, as usual, Meng Chuan got up to practice fist skills before school.
After finishing, he looked at the panel.
[Cannon Fist: Proficient (1%) → (4%) Pending Limit Breaking]
[Limit Breaking Trait: Heavy Strike (Basic)]
"The current growth rate of proficiency is still quite fast, every time I practice the fists twice, it increases by 1%. However, it's obviously slower compared to when I started, and it is expected to get more difficult when I reach mastery level."
"But it's already very fast, with one proof eternal proof, my cultivation speed has already far exceeded that of normal to below average martial artists."
To further enhance the training speed, I currently need to work hard on Pile Skill.
[Morning and Evening Hearing Dao] seems related to comprehension traits, though only a basic trait, obtaining it will surely bring improvement in this area.
"Step by step, the Martial Arts Limit Breaking panel doesn't make me stronger just by clicking on it, I still need to focus on accumulating in small ways over time."
Meng Chuan could endure for twelve years, no matter how hard or tiring, he could bear it.
Just do it!
...
His uncle personally drove Meng Chuan to school.
After arriving at school, the first thing Meng Chuan did was to find the principal to discuss recording a National Fist test in cooperation with the Martial Arts Association.
He came to the principal's office and politely knocked on the door:
"May I know if the principal is here?"
"Who is it? Come in."
Meng Chuan pushed the door open and entered.
The principal had some impression of him, practicing National Fist there every day, refusing to learn other fist skills.
But with average to below-average roots, he was a promising candidate for a top Martial Arts University.
The principal adjusted his glasses hesitantly before saying:
"You are... Meng Chuan from Class 3, Grade 1, right?"
Meng Chuan got straight to the point:
"Yes, Principal, I want to discuss something with you."
"What is it? Go ahead and tell me."
Meng Chuan explained the matter of achieving perfection in National Fist from beginning to end.
The principal was very surprised, truly not expecting this stubborn child to actually achieve something from his persistence...
It was good stubbornness! He truly got results from it!
When Meng Chuan mentioned needing to go to the Martial Arts Association daily for tests, the principal decisively waved his hand!
"Get ready to go!"
"I'll personally drive you, wait at the door for me to pick you up."