After studying "Arhat Skill," Lu Chenzhou felt as if his time had been wrung out like a dried sponge, leaving not a single drop, but fortunately, he wasn’t planning to learn any new Martial Arts.
Early in the morning, Lu Chenzhou came down from the mountain, his head covered in sweat.
Yesterday, a student on the Mortal Bone app had approached him to teach fist techniques for 600 per lesson—this student had purchased just one lesson, wanting to get a feel for it first.
Regardless, this was a good start.
Lu Chenzhou was somewhat looking forward to it.
He slung his backpack over his shoulder and headed off-campus.
Liu Quanhai, returning from training, asked,
"Chenzhou? Going home?"
"Be careful, the public safety has been a bit poor lately."
Since both men were of similar cultivation and both had Low Class root bone, Liu Quanhai, after changing his views on Lu Chenzhou, had come to regard him as his best friend.
The two sparred daily.
If they used the Black Tiger Crossing the Mountain routine, Lu Chenzhou would determine the outcome within ten seconds; with Flying Swallow Sea Flying, it would take a bit longer, but he would still win.
Haotai Villa District by Stone Lake.
Lu Chenzhou had long heard of this place—though it was in the Outer City District, its scenic beauty and central location meant that housing prices started at thirty to forty thousand per square meter.
A villa here could cost ten to twenty million.
Lu Chenzhou arrived in front of a detached villa and was met by a small garden with landscaping; schools of koi swam in a pond—it was truly a life of enjoyment.
He made a call through the app:
"Hello, I am Lu Chenzhou, the fist technique coach you booked."
[Good, Mister Lu, just a moment, I’ll be right down.]
Soon, a tall, skinny middle-aged man came downstairs.
He wore glasses and looked somewhat refined and scholarly, not at all like a Martial Artist.
"Teacher, come inside first—there are slippers at the door."
"By the way, my name is Lin Bin."
Passing through a garden of at least two hundred square meters, Lin Bin led Lu Chenzhou to a newly decorated practice room, passing through the living room where he noticed a beautiful woman in yoga pants practicing yoga on a mat.
Lin Bin asked Lu Chenzhou to sit.
"Are you a first-year high school student?"
"Fourth Rank cultivation?"
"Here is my Qi-Blood test certificate."
"I have seen your basic information, and to be honest, I have long admired those who can enter Dragon City High School. Unfortunately, I’m not cut out for Martial Arts, but in today’s environment, it’s not safe to be without Martial Arts skills."
"Do you have any Martial Arts background? What realm is your basic boxing?"
"Uh... teacher, it’s not for me—I was hoping you could teach my daughter, she’ll be downstairs soon, just finishing her homework."
Lin Bin said with an embarrassed smile.
A little girl dressed in training clothes ran downstairs.
"This is my daughter, Lin Ruojun, she’s in the first year of junior high. She has also practiced basic boxing at school and is now proficient, which suggests she might have a talent for Martial Arts."
"Good comprehension."
Just like himself before he had awakened the Martial Arts Tree... pretty much on the same level.
"That’s why I’m thinking of giving her a good boost during junior high to try for the special admission test to Pingjiang Martial Arts University in the future."
In a fleeting moment, Lu Chenzhou remembered his past self.
If only he had had such a wealthy family.
Lin Ruojun eyed Lu Chenzhou; she had expected a "big sister" teacher, and didn’t imagine a slightly fierce-looking man.
"Teacher, why don’t you give Ruojun a trial lesson now, and we can discuss later whether to purchase more lessons."
"Okay, let’s start with some basic boxing techniques."
Lin Bin left, closing the door behind him.
In the living room, the yoga pants-clad woman expressed her displeasure:
"Why did you get a male teacher for Ruojun?"
Lin Bin said helplessly:
"What’s wrong with a male teacher? He’s from Dragon City High School and even won the championship at the Pingjiang District Martial Arts Academy exchange. At 16, he’s already reached Fourth Rank."
"I’m not doubting his abilities, but his character."
"Didn’t you see that video? What bad intentions could a boy from an ordinary family who’s solely focused on Martial Arts have? You worry too much."
The young wife insisted:
"Videos are just packaging and marketing. You can know someone’s face but not their heart."
"Fine, stop arguing with me. Let’s see how our daughter feels after one class, and if it really doesn’t work out, we’ll switch. We’re home every day, what are you worried about?"
Lin Bin turned and left, returning to work upstairs.
The young wife felt helpless, but she went to the training room, pushed open the door, and was met by Lu Chenzhou’s calm gaze, which instinctively filled her with fear.
It was like seeing a tiger just beginning to show its might.
She wanted to remind him not to have any ulterior motives.
But when the words came to her lips, she couldn’t say them.
Lin Ruojun asked, puzzled.
"Nothing, just practice hard. If anything comes up, remember to tell Mom."
The young wife closed the door, her breath quickening nervously. She pressed her hand against her heaving chest and touched the cold sweat on her forehead, thinking to herself:
"There’s surveillance anyway, nothing will happen."
She opened her WeChat to continue chatting with the cosmetic doctor she had scheduled, whose ID was "Beautiful Life Gold Medal Doctor·Chen Yongjing."
He was said to be the best plastic surgeon in Su City.
"Doctor Chen, when can you give my face a check-up again?"
In the training room.
After demonstrating the fist technique, Lu Chenzhou practiced on his own. The young girl could ask him questions anytime, ensuring neither’s practice was disrupted.
After the class, the young girl was gasping for breath.
She looked at her teacher, who wasn’t even out of breath.
No wonder he was from Dragon City High School.
Lu Chenzhou earnestly said:
"As long as you practice according to what I teach you and use all your spare time for training, with your comprehension, you could achieve perfection in fist technique by your sophomore year."
After the lesson, Lu Chenzhou found that the young girl was indeed smart and had good learning abilities. There was hope for her to get into Pingjiang Martial Arts University in the future. As for Dragon City High School, without his kind of enlightenment and rapid progress, ordinary people had no chance. This update is available on NoveI-Fire.ɴet
"Thanks, Teacher. I learned a lot today."
"Okay, I’m off. See you if fate allows."
Lu Chenzhou waved goodbye and left.
He was lucky today; someone else had just sought him out.
He could finally balance cultivation and earning money.
"Teacher Xiao Lu, take care. See you next week."
"Mr. Zhang, no need to see me out. Thanks for the support."
The new student was a young boss, Second Rank, practicing Black Tiger Fist. Lu Chenzhou gave him some tips based on the Mountain Crossing Body method. The boss was very satisfied and bought 20 classes in one go, even saying if the results were noticeable, he’d sign up for 100 more.
After giving Mr. Zhang his cut and paying personal income tax on his wages, Lu Chenzhou immediately made over eight thousand yuan, matching Lu Guoping’s monthly basic salary.
With new clients, Lu Chenzhou felt more secure.
Whether the Lin Family wanted to continue using him didn’t matter anymore.
Shi Hu Villa District.
Lin Bin and his wife sat on the sofa, looking at Lin Ruojun.
The wife glanced at Lin Bin and asked:
"Girl, how was it? Do you think that teacher is okay?"
Lin Bin adjusted his gold-rimmed glasses. "Just tell us the truth. If you think it’s not suitable, Dad will find you another one."
"I think Teacher Xiao Lu is pretty good."
This response seemed to displease the wife, who said with a heavier tone:
"Do you think it’s safe for a vigorous high school boy to teach you? He’s also a Fourth Rank Martial Artist; what if he does something terrible..."
Lin Bin frowned and said:
"Don’t speak for me. I think it’s fine. If the girl thinks it’s okay, then it’s settled."
He smiled at Lin Ruojun and said:
"Don’t worry, girl. Mom and Dad don’t need to go to work, we will stay at home with you. Just focus on training with Teacher Xiao Lu and aim for Martial Arts University."
The wife stood up and wordlessly returned to the bedroom.
Lin Ruojun whispered:
"Dad, is Mom mad? Should we find another teacher?"
Lin Bin spoke gravely:
"Don’t worry about her... Ruojun, the majority entering Dragon City Martial Arts University, apart from the few bad apples, are people with integrity, different from many Martial Artists in society.
I’ve asked around; even in Dragon City Martial Arts University, Teacher Xiao Lu isn’t just anybody. It’s unusual for someone of his caliber to be teaching fist techniques; it’s just because his family situation is special, and nobody knows how long he can teach.
Seize this opportunity. A person like Teacher Xiao Lu might become a Martial Artist one day, and he could help lift you up too. Dad has money."
Lin Ruojun nodded obediently.
"I’ll definitely practice hard and aim for Pingjiang Martial Arts University!"