CHAPTER 51: CHAPTER 45: RIDICULOUS

"Really? How come I haven’t heard of it?"

Anger flashed in Zhang Ling’s eyes; her intuition was indeed correct.

Or rather, her judgment of Jiang Jun’s character was not mistaken.

Mentioning Song of Solomon at this time clearly reveals Jiang Jun’s ill intentions.

On Awakening Day, Zhang Ling had her eyes set on Song of Solomon and signed her directly with Juxing, while Lin Feng was completely ignored.

Perhaps it shouldn’t be said ’ignored,’ but rather that he was contemptuously threatened with just a look.

From the beginning, she had deliberately avoided discussing Song of Solomon, acting natural, to prevent Lin Feng from recalling unpleasant memories. She didn’t expect Jiang Jun to bring it up directly.

Moreover, Song of Solomon had just broken up with Lin Feng. If Lin Feng knew Song of Solomon was doing well in Juxing with a bright future ahead, would he be happy or angry?

Thinking of this, Zhang Ling glanced at Lin Feng without showing any emotion. He remained calm, which made her sigh with slight relief.

"Why hide it?" Jiang Jun smiled slightly.

"It’s almost spread throughout the League. I heard that the evolved Enchanting Butterfly possesses strength comparable to Earth Chart Demon Spirits. By then, Song of Solomon will likely join the Juxing Team!"

"Heh, your Wind-Grabbing Team’s Demon Spirit Research Department may not have impressive achievements, but you sure have a knack for gossip!" This time, Zhang Ling didn’t deny it but directly mocked.

"What’s the point of developing so many demon spirits? As long as the combat performance is outstanding!" Jiang Jun said.

"If your battle record is so strong, how come you haven’t joined Huaxia’s Glory Team?"

"Who said we can’t join? Didn’t Zhang Ziyun join ten years ago?"

"You do know it was ten years ago, right? Moreover, Zhang Ziyun’s performance wasn’t that impressive! Seems like Wind-Grabbing is steadily declining!"

During the verbal sparring between Zhang Ling and Jiang Jun, Elder Jiang remained calm, not saying a word, completely indifferent, as if it had nothing to do with him.

"The more they argue, the better!" Elder Jiang was secretly pleased.

Facing a grand club like Juxing and a prestigious team like Wind-Grabbing, Thunder actually had no real competitive edge.

They couldn’t compare in money or battle records; their only advantage was being a local club in Jiang City, but that was almost negligible.

Many talents signed with other clubs and even moved their families away.

Seeing Elder Jiang’s indifferent attitude, the bickering pair quickly realized and exchanged resentful glances, decisively stopping their sarcastic remarks to avoid being made a fool of.

Under Elder Jiang’s guidance, Lin Feng and the others arrived at a quaint room. The room wasn’t large, only about twenty to thirty square meters, a tea room for entertaining guests.

"Elder Jiang! Manager Zhang! Manager Jiang!"

A girl in her twenties, wearing a dark green dress, stood up and called out when she saw the group enter.

She was naturally familiar with Elder Jiang and knew of Jiang Jun and Zhang Ling as the heads of two major clubs. The only thing that surprised her was Lin Feng’s identity.

A teenager able to be with the leaders of three major clubs must be another top talent!

The girl smiled slightly at Lin Feng, who nodded in response.

"Xiaoyun, go make tea," Elder Jiang told the girl.

"Hmm!" The girl responded and began skillfully arranging the tea set, brewing tea.

"Sit and try my Cloud Robe White Tea," Elder Jiang said.

After drinking tea and exchanging a few casual remarks, Elder Jiang got straight to the point: "Lin Feng, the Thunder Club is very interested in you and intends to sign you!"

"Our Juxing Club also hopes that Lin Feng joins us!" Zhang Ling was unwilling to lag behind.

"Wind-Grabbing feels the same. Lin Feng, your fighting style fits well with the Wind-Grabbing Team," Jiang Jun chimed in, implying that signing Lin Feng would mean joining the team.

This made Zhang Ling quite displeased, showing a sneer of disdain.

"I also plan to sign with a club. What terms can you offer me?" Lin Feng asked.

Although Lin Feng can’t join the Glory Club right now, he didn’t mind.

While the professional teams of those big clubs were not very meaningful to him due to his own experience and ability, to become a powerful Demon Spirit Master, he had to participate in the Glory League.

The Glory League’s rewards were something all Demon Spirit Masters longed for.

To join the Glory League, a team of five was necessary, and one must qualify to participate. Joining an S-Class club directly, although less free, could save some trouble.

"We need to confirm Lin Feng’s strength and talent before offering specific contracts and terms."

Elder Jiang smiled, and Jiang Jun and Zhang Ling nodded slightly in agreement.

"First, let’s confirm whether Lin Feng is really hiding his martial arts talent?" Elder Jiang asked.

"Yes."

Lin Feng affirmed confidently: "You’ve seen my report card, so you naturally know that my practical performance has been concealed. As for why, I don’t want to discuss further."

After Lin Feng spoke, the three of them didn’t react much.

Lin Feng continued, "I’m confident I can reach the Ninth Rank in Body Cultivation before the college entrance exams, or even directly break through to the First Grade Martial Artist!"

This revelation left Elder Jiang and the other two incredulous, as if struck by a thunderbolt, looking at each other in disbelief.

After the shock came suspicion and denial.

They couldn’t fathom why Lin Feng was confident enough to make such a statement.

"Are you sure?" Zhang Ling questioned, expressing her doubt directly.

On Awakening Day, Lin Feng was only at the Seventh Rank in Body Cultivation, and it had been just two days since he broke through the Eighth Rank. Meanwhile, there were only three months left before the college entrance exams.

In three months, to break through to Martial Artist directly?

Had Lin Feng claimed he would break through to the Ninth Rank, they might actually believe it.

If Lin Feng were a martial arts prodigy and had ample resources for support, it wouldn’t be impossible in three months. But to directly become a Martial Artist required difficulty ten to dozens of times greater.

Even Ye Qiu, with such a martial arts gift, broke through to the Ninth Rank in Body Cultivation at fifteen in his sophomore year. Despite having no lack of resources as the Ye Group’s heir, he’s still stuck at the Ninth Rank, unable to break through. This shows how difficult it is.

Many students at the Ninth Rank in Body Cultivation before the college entrance exams only truly become Martial Artists in their sophomore or junior year in college.

"Perhaps Lin Feng, the strongest high schooler, could create a miracle."

Jiang Jun chuckled without directly questioning Lin Feng like Zhang Ling, but using the term ’create a miracle’ clearly showed disbelief.

Is creating a miracle that easy?

Elder Jiang remained noncommittal, waiting for Lin Feng’s response. Although he doubted, he did not think Lin Feng was an idiot who would spout nonsense.

Lin Feng was silent for a moment. Faced with suspicion, he did not offer an explanation but stood up directly.

"Lin Feng, are you..."

The trio thought Lin Feng was lying, unable to bear the scrutiny and about to leave in anger. But Lin Feng headed to a relatively open space, performing some strange moves.

Lin Feng placed his head on the ground, kicking his right leg up like a scorpion. After a moment, his body twisted and wrapped like a snake...

"The Thirty-Six Body Refining Techniques?"

Elder Jiang recognized these seemingly odd moves as a Fifth Grade Martial Artist capable of achieving twenty-eight poses.

Zhang Ling and Jiang Jun couldn’t quite fathom it either.

The Thirty-Six Body Refining Techniques were the foundation of martial arts akin to Foundation Establishment.

For all students, including those in martial arts colleges, the body refining method was the Thirty-Six Body Refining Techniques.

Although becoming a Martial Artist allowed cultivation techniques to be practiced and spiritual power to nourish and strengthen the body and organs, the effects weren’t as strong as the Thirty-Six Body Refining Techniques.

The core of these techniques lay in manipulating qi and blood to strengthen the body.

However, beyond the Fourth Grade Realm, when spiritual power can be projected externally and performing the Hundred-Step Divine Fist with immense power, close combat wasn’t as necessary, leading many to abandon the Thirty-Six Body Refining Techniques and concentrate solely on cultivation techniques.

Could Lin Feng excel in the Thirty-Six Body Refining Techniques?

Even if he did excel, to what extent could that be?

To them, Lin Feng’s actions seemed somewhat laughable!