Chapter 142: Chapter 131: The Five Aggregates Universe, Red House Deed (3k)
Principal’s office.
Yang Huan finished processing the last few documents, just as An Jing knocked on the door.
"Please come in."
After listening to the report, Yang Huan fell into a moment of contemplation.
"The recent joint examination revealed significant issues, particularly with some students’ sense of collective consciousness needing improvement.
Educating students is not just about teaching them martial arts but also about emphasizing martial ethics and fostering a sense of community."
"Xu Qingfeng is the second example at our branch. In response to this setback, you need to reinforce education in this regard.
If this mindset persists when descending into the Demon Nest, it will not only harm themselves but also affect their teammates."
An Jing nodded helplessly. Although Xu Qingfeng’s actions were somewhat impulsive and free-spirited, overall, he was a student who could be influenced positively.
"Principal, in my subsequent work, I will certainly strengthen student education in this area."
Yang Huan nodded and then continued:
"Pay attention to the methods. Xu Qingfeng should learn and grow significantly from this setback.
However, for other students, especially for Lin Yue, consider his feelings and use a gentler approach."
Hearing the name Lin Yue, An Jing already began to feel a headache coming on...
"Lin Yue... Principal, I will do my best."
Lin Yue is the star student of the Yong’an branch, but his personality is peculiar, with unpredictable moods and behavior that is different from ordinary people.
The issue, however, doesn’t stem from Lin Yue himself but his innate trait — [Wugen Sheng].
Although this gives him an extraordinary martial arts talent, it also brings more issues with discrimination and self-identity.
As a seven-foot man with something missing, it’s understandable to have some moral dilemmas...
Seeing An Jing’s anxious expression, Yang Huan comforted:
"Teacher An, please show more care at ordinary times; our branch school needs a star student to compete with other branches and even national Martial Arts Universities."
"I will personally follow up on Lin Yue’s matter later. Let’s talk about this championship, the student Meng Chuan from Yong’an Middle School.
Chairman Bai Junfeng has already provided me with the video of the match. This child has strength and intelligence.
Although the championship was unexpected, upon reflection, it was well-deserved."
An Jing nodded. She had already heard from Meng Jiaolong that the student, Meng Chuan, was extraordinarily talented.
"This child’s strength is quite formidable. Jiaolong told me he not only defeated Xu Qingfeng head-on at the mountaintop,
even Yanhua’s granddaughter Zheng Zhenzhen didn’t reach the hilltop and was eliminated halfway.
Moreover, this child intends to apply to United University. I suggest enrolling him straight into the preparatory class for nurturing."
Yang Huan shook his head, saying softly:
"That’s why I told you to focus on students’ moral education.
I’ve discussed with Venerable Yin, and he wants to stay in his alma mater to participate in the martial arts examination to win honor and resources for the school.
See, this is the type of student we want to cultivate.
Alright, Teacher An, if there’s nothing else, you may go down first."
After An Jing left, Yang Huan picked up the files in the drawer to review.
Printed on the document was a heading in bold red font with the national standard header.
[Notification on the Cooperation of Various Colleges in Yong’an and the Launch of the National Martial Arts Supernova Competition]
...
After descending from the mountain, Meng Chuan had just finished dining with Principal Zong when he received a message from Luo Guanyun.
[Come to the master’s place tonight, there is a reward.]
Meng Chuan, now at ease with Master Luo, replied with a smile:
[Alright, Master Luo, see you tonight.]
Night.
Huayun Prefecture, Building A, 003.
Luo Guanyun walked out from the Martial Arts Chamber, having just practiced suppressing the Thunder Seed with the Waterskill True Skill.
His expression was calm, quietly comprehending:
"The Thunder Seed has been too active recently, need to extend the time practicing Profound Yin Moonlight."
Upon hearing the knock at the door, Luo Guanyun quickly adjusted his state to open the door.
"Come in, disciple."
The master and the apprentice sat on the sofa.
Luo Guanyun listened to Meng Chuan recount the process of the competition, and the two of them reviewed and summarized the match.
Finally, Luo Guanyun made a final decision:
"The issue revealed by this competition is still the progress in Qi and Blood cultivation.
How long do you estimate it will take for your Luo’s Eight Extremes to reach perfection?"
Luo’s Eight Extremes, being a top-tier second-tier fist skill, greatly advances the development of Qi and Blood when perfected.
Meng Chuan took a quick glance at the panel.
[Luo’s Eight Extremes: Mastered (86%) → (88%) Awaiting Limit Breaking]
"After the continuous battles on the mountain, Luo’s Eight Extremes as the main fist skill has improved significantly."
Meng Chuan estimated the time needed for perfection and said:
"About half a month, I’ve gained quite a lot of insights from today’s real battle on the mountain."
Luo Guanyun said:
"Then wait until it’s perfected, and I’ll teach you a new first-tier fist skill.
This new fist skill requires a high demand on Qi and Blood, stabilize it after the Eight Extremes breakthrough."
Meng Chuan nodded, curious about the new fist skill.
He speculated:
"It should be the preliminary fist skill before the Primordial Spirit Thunder Planting Skill mentioned by Master Luo before."
Luo Guanyun pondered:
"It is a new fist skill summarized by the United University professors based on the relics of Xiang King’s martial art that I broke through to Martial Arts Family early years."
"Buried in Xiang King’s Tomb is that Celestial King, right?"
Luo Guanyun nodded and said:
"This is precisely the last set of first-class Xingyi Fist Skills created by [Fist Shocking the Eight Desolates·Qin Xiang] during his lifetime.
It was later reviewed and improved by professors at the United University’s School of Martial Arts, and renamed [Five Elements Qiankun Fist]."
Meng Chuan understood; he just needed to follow Master Luo’s pace.
Throughout his journey, he could become an ever-victorious general, largely due to Master Luo helping him choose cultivation techniques.
However, this technique sounds like it has nothing to do with the [Primordial Spirit Thunder Planting Skill].
"Alright, I’ll teach you the specific training later, but cultivating this fist technique requires a foundation in the Five Elements Fist Skills.
Besides the Wood Attribute’s Beng Fist, take some time recently to familiarize yourself with the second-tier fist skills of Water, Metal, and Earth elements, just to get an entry, ideally to proficiency."
Meng Chuan nodded; with his current martial arts theory, achieving proficiency wouldn’t be difficult.
Moreover, he had already learned the Metal attribute fist skill [Palm Strike] from Teacher Liang, reaching proficiency; he just needed to learn those of Water and Earth.
"As for your Hard Skills, continue with the current planned practice.
Qi Blood cultivation should always be prioritized; aim to progress to the eighth Qi and Blood Gate soon, don’t get your priorities reversed."
...
After discussing future cultivation plans, Luo Guanyun took a house deed and keys from under the coffee table and handed them to Meng Chuan.
"This is a champion reward from your master. I know you’ve been worried about Fang Jianxing making a comeback, wanting to move your uncle and aunt to a safer place with protection from Martial Arts Families.
Move opposite master’s home. If he dares to come, besides me, there are seven or eight other Martial Arts Families in the community to ensure he won’t return."
This house deed was for a standalone villa, A023 in Huayun Prefecture.
Meng Chuan didn’t expect his master to give him something so valuable.
Huayun Prefecture was famous for its safety, with property prices climbing year over year.
Moreover, with the city just experiencing disturbances from the Demon Path and Demon Nests entrenched outside, prices now exceeded seventy to eighty thousand per square meter.
Although the area of a terraced villa is smaller, A023 has a substantial 235 square meters.
"Master Luo, this is too valuable; consider it as a loan."
Meng Chuan knew it was useless to refuse, and he did indeed want to move his family to a safer place.
The police housing compound didn’t have much deterrent effect against a giant of the Demon Path like Fang Jianxing.
Moreover, the retired elders responsible for the compound’s security were no match for Fang Jianxing...
Luo Guanyun waved his hand to refuse and sighed, "No loan is necessary. It’s not even as precious as the Lingming Great Pill I gave you earlier. You’re my only direct disciple.
I’ve already discussed it with your master’s wife, and she agreed to give you this house."
Luo Guanyun paused for a moment before continuing, "You are like an eagle soaring high, and your master is getting old, so just let me settle the home front for you in the future."
Meng Chuan quickly said:
"Not at all, Master. You’re in your prime, how could you be old."
Luo Guanyun waved his hand with a laugh, saying no more.
Meng Chuan continued:
"Master, really, consider it as a loan.
What you’ve given me, I can accept calmly, but this house is mainly for my family, which is something I should be doing.
If you don’t agree, it would affect my martial arts state of mind."
Seeing his disciple’s firm stance and even elevating the matter, Luo Guanyun had to agree.
"Alright, alright, you stubborn kid, you really haven’t changed, still so headstrong!"
...
Ever since returning from Xiang King’s Tomb, Meng Chuan kept Luo Meng’s words deep in his heart.
Yet, until he said goodbye to Master Luo, he never revealed a word.
He feared that if his master learned the true difficulty of the [Primordial Spirit Thunder Planting Skill], it might shatter his Dao heart.
Meng Chuan held the bright red house deed tightly in his hand, the matte texture of its surface providing a nice tactile feel, as his fingers subconsciously caressed it.
"No matter what Master thinks, I’m not the same as Luo Meng..."
After Meng Chuan left, Luo Guanyun leaned back on the soft sofa, silently lighting a cigarette.
The arcs of electricity flickered, illuminating his slightly weary face.
As the smoke swirled, Luo Guanyun stared at the curling white smoke, somewhat lost in thought.
Due to Bai Junfeng, Luo Guanyun knew that Meng Chuan and Luo Meng met today.
But the two were indeed very tacit, neither mentioning this event, and Luo Guanyun himself had no opinions on the matter.
According to the original plan, Meng Chuan next should learn the final preliminary fist technique for the Thunder Skill, [Storm Thunder Scatter Hand].
But after contemplation, he ultimately decided to abandon it.
Given that from the Beng Fist, it shows Meng Chuan’s body connects all Five Element attributes in Xingyi, learning the Xiang King’s inherited martial art, [Five Elements Qiankun Fist], is the superior choice.
Practicing Storm Thunder Scatter Hand was meant to prepare for the future Thunder Seed entering the body.
With Meng Chuan’s progress in physical training, even without learning any preliminary fist techniques, his body might withstand the destructive force of the Thunder Seed.
After extinguishing the cigarette in his hand, Luo Guanyun stood by the window, his thoughts soaring.
"By then, if Meng Chuan doesn’t wish to learn the Thunder Skill, it’s also fine.
The most important thing is to avoid creating a rift with the child..."
...
Police housing compound.
Early in the morning, Meng Chuan informed his uncle and aunt about the house matter.
Having been an honest man all his life, Meng Yongzhi hurriedly asked Meng Chuan to return it; they couldn’t accept it.
"Consider the house money as a loan from me. Rest assured and live there; I’ll repay it in the future."
Xue Na was a bit fearful, having never seen a house worth nearly twenty million in her life.
"Chuan’er, can you afford it? It’s not that your aunt doesn’t trust you, it’s just that the number is too large."
Meng Chuan’s eyes were filled with confidence:
"Rest assured, aunt, in the future, I’ll make sure our whole family leads a good life."