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Chapter 41 - 0041 Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2 more updates)

Chapter 41: 0041 Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2 more updates)

In the classroom.

Lu Chenzhou looked at the unfamiliar classmates and smiled, saying,

"I’m Lu Chenzhou, a transfer student from Wanhua High School, seeking knowledge here. I’m 16 years old, and my hobby is practicing boxing. I hope to learn a lot from everyone in the future."

At Wanhua High School, Lu Chenzhou was a well-known figure.

But here, no one knew him.

"Welcome, new student."

Below in the classroom, a student with a build no less imposing than a "Zhen Shan Bear" stood up. His facial hair, full at the corners of his mouth, brimming with the vigor of puberty, emitted an impressive aura.

Lu Chenzhou felt a surge in his heart.

This student was much stronger than Huang Hao, almost on par with Shi Ruyu before he broke through the Seventh Rank. Keep in mind, this was only first year.

That is to say.

This person was the same age as him, yet already at the Sixth Rank.

Is this what a top martial school’s affiliated high school looks like?

Such talents, within this expanse of Fangshan, were numerous... They were the finest martial youths among Su City’s 15 million inhabitants, protected by the strong.

Before coming here, Zhen Shan Bear told Lu Chenzhou that each building in Fangshan had at least one Third Shackles Breaker stationed within, equivalent to a Qingtian Cang-level powerhouse.

Deeper within Fangshan lived a recluse who had broken through the fourth shackle.

A Martial Arts Grandmaster, Cast Star Golden Dragon - Wang Jidao!

Lu Chenzhou had seen him during the All Nations Martial Arts Competition live broadcast held at Hua Mountain.

Had Lu Chenzhou not entered this circle, he would never have imagined that such a place teeming with hidden dragons and crouching tigers was right near his home. No wonder some anglers who wanted to fish in the vicinity of Fangshan were instead informed it was a military restricted area and were driven away.

After the bearded student, more classmates clapped to welcome Lu Chenzhou.

"Welcome, new student."

"Lu Chenzhou? What a good name!"

"What rank are you? Let’s spar after class."

At the Martial Arts School, the school spirit is fierce.

Everyone was very polite, but Lu Chenzhou could feel that ingrained pride and conceit because the people here were in a completely different world from a regular high school.

Like Huang Hao, they had a natural sense of distance from ordinary people; only when your strength was recognized by them might they treat you sincerely.

Of course, it was also because they were too young, a juvenile temperament.

If one became a Martial Artist, reaching the realms of Ji Xuantong and Qingtian Cang, such strong figures, they would return to nature, becoming more amiable and less sharp.

Zhen Shan Bear was the homeroom teacher for the first year.

After introducing Lu Chenzhou, he left.

The Martial Arts History teacher was a Martial Artist. He directed Lu Chenzhou to his seat, a table located at the very back, newly moved there.

Once Lu Chenzhou took his seat, the teacher continued with the lesson.

"Today, we are discussing the story of Ling Kong Shangren and the first headmaster of Dragon City Martial Arts University, Old Grandmaster Xue, debating over boxing principles. Within which we can glimpse the profound Fist Theory of Elephant Form Fist’s founder Ling Kong Shangren... This is an important knowledge point and is guaranteed to be on the Martial Arts college entrance examination!"

Martial training wasn’t just about practicing boxing.

One must also study Martial Arts History, the major schools, Fist Theory, human anatomy, nutrition, and so on; all knowledge related to Martial Arts Cultivation that would be tested.

He adapted quickly, and amidst the glances of fellow students peering back, he took out his books and pen to make notes, showing no timidity in his new environment; he was there to learn.

Being somewhat lost having joined the class midstream, he knew that he had to find a way to catch up with the help of teachers and classmates after class.

...

Ding ling ling~

After class, Lu Chenzhou sat alone, flipping through the textbook. The students of the Martial Arts School were generally extroverted, and a few classmates, both male and female, gathered around him.

"Hello, my name is Liu Huan, the class leader of our class."

A broad and strong hand extended towards him.

Lu Chenzhou stood up, shaking hands and saying,

"Lu Chenzhou, it’s nice to meet you, Class Leader Liu."

The owner of the large hand was the bearded student.

He stood out prominently in the crowd, quite conspicuous.

"Now that you’re here, you’re part of the family. Our class has more than just one transfer student, like Zhang Shushun, Chen Yusheng... they also transferred from Wen Hua High School, and we get along well. If you have time, get to know everyone better, exchange some sparring. You’ll fit in quickly. If you have any questions, ask me anytime. Don’t keep things to yourself."

Liu Huan was a naturally sociable person.

He was the strongest and most respected in the class.

When they said Innate Class Leader Holy Body, they were talking about him.

Before Lu Chenzhou’s arrival, he had been prepared to be marginalized or looked down upon by the favored sons of heaven, but as it turned out, the atmosphere at the Martial Arts School was harmonious and kind.

Truly the offspring of Martial Artists, their moral fiber was indeed high.

It seemed that in places where excellence concentrated, people became even more humble.

This put Lu Chenzhou at ease.

"Thanks, class leader."

During the break, Liu Huan simply gathered everyone and took the time to introduce them to Lu Chenzhou, including their Cultivations, all above Third Rank.

No wonder Shi Ruyu had said he must get into Martial Arts University at all costs.

The Martial Arts University campus and the outside world were completely different.

Just think about it, the nation had gathered the best Martial Arts talent from all over the country through various policies; where casual conversation was among geniuses, and no ordinary people walked amongst them. There were 31 people in the first year class, not counting Lu Chenzhou. Five Low Class root bone, twenty-five Intermediate.

As for Top Class root bone...

They had been assigned by the nation to either the headquarters or branches of the Top Martial Universities at the age of six, where they would have specialized preschool teachers to start teaching them right from the beginning, skipping the twelve-year mandatory education altogether. Their parents were also allowed to reside at the school to accompany them. They were in classes called Genius Classes. At Lu Chenzhou’s age, they were most likely already in the upper Third Rank.

Extremely demonic prodigies might even Breakthrough First Shackles.

Back to the point.

The strongest in Lu Chenzhou’s first year class were the "Cadre Four," consisting of class leader Liu Huan, deputy class leader Yuan Zhigang, discipline committee member Ji Changkong, and martial ethics committee member Wen Tiange, all with Intermediate root bone and Sixth Rank Cultivation.

The remaining 27 people included 6 at Fifth Rank, 10 at Fourth Rank, and 11 at Third Rank. Among those at Fourth Rank, Zhang Shushun and Chen Yusheng both had Low Class root bone; they were unearthed because of their sudden enlightenment, and both of their fathers were Martial Artists who had trained from a young age.

After this overview, though Lu Chenzhou, a newcomer, had the least strength, he was still full of confidence as he had only started to exert himself in high school, meaning he had more room for improvement. Of course, he didn’t feel the slightest bit of pride here.

The first day of school went by just like that, with Lu Chenzhou’s main task being to build good relationships with his classmates, facilitating his later inquiries about previously unlearned lessons.

During the conversation, some also recognized Lu Chenzhou as the teen from Wanhua High School who had bravely intervened during the subway incident last year, praising him for having martial ethics.

Dinner was had in the cafeteria since the Martial Arts School had a full boarding management system.

This approach allowed everyone to focus on Martial Arts Training, and also better protected these Martial Arts talents. There was only one day off per week. Whenever he had spare time, Lu Chenzhou would call home to alleviate any worries that Li Xianghua and the others might have about him.

"Son, how’s school? No one’s bullying you, right?"

"Mom, don’t worry too much, my classmates are really nice, they take special care of me."

"Really?"

"Really."

"If you’re being bullied, you must tell me."

"Mom, there’s really none of that, what kind of people do you think they are?"

"That’s good then. How’s the food?"

...

After dealing with his chatty mother, Lu Chenzhou picked up his meal and joined the rest at the table. The food at the Martial Arts School was well balanced, prepared by the most professional nutritionists; it would cost quite a bit outside, but here it was just another resource.

Every month, they were also entitled to receive 2 boxes of Martial Arts Supplements for free.

Moreover, winning places in various competitions also came with rich Martial Arts resource rewards. In short, there were so many opportunities here, Lu Chenzhou was filled with hope.

"Come on, Chenzhou, sit by me."

Liu Huan called out to him, worried that Lu Chenzhou, being new, might feel isolated. As class leader, although he appeared rough, he was actually very considerate.

"Sure thing."

Lu Chenzhou took a seat.

"Chenzhou, I heard you trained at Flying Swallow Martial Arts Hall."

A female student with Fifth Rank Cultivation sat down beside him, wearing glasses. Generally, Martial Artists rarely had myopia, so she made a strong impression on Lu Chenzhou.

Her name was Huo Tianyu, with congenital myopia, and she dreamed of becoming a Martial Artist so she could improve and correct her vision without surgery and see the world clearly.

"Yes."

Lu Chenzhou sipped his delicious soup.

Huo Tianyu showed her tiger teeth and smiled,

"You know Senior Sister Ji Feiyan, right?"

"I do." Lu Chenzhou knew that the Martial Arts Academy master’s daughter was studying here before entering Dragon City Martial Arts University. "Are you looking for her? I have her on WeChat."

"No, not really, just didn’t expect such a coincidence."