CHAPTER 68: CHAPTER 68: SET A SMALL GOAL FIRST, FOR EXAMPLE...

"Ye Qingzhou, why is she in your house?"

"Why are you asking such a question? Isn’t Leon also here?"

"Can she be compared to Leon?"

"What’s the difference? Aren’t both of them paying for lessons at my place?"

Ye Qingzhou couldn’t understand why Xu Yuebing suddenly got angry again.

It seemed as if, as long as she was by his side, this cold and elegant young lady easily lost control of her emotions, even though she was usually quite normal.

Seeing Ye Qingzhou being so "remorseless," Xu Yuebing pursed her lips, gritted her teeth, and glared so sharply that she seemed to wish she could pierce two holes in someone: "Do you think you can do anything as long as you have money?"

Ye Qingzhou pinched his chin and answered seriously, "Of course not, some courses have high artistic value and require extra charges."

"!!!"

And so, the attendance at Zhouzhou Martial Technique Training Workshop increased by 50%, rapidly growing from 2 members to 3.

The burden on Ye Qingzhou’s shoulders grew heavier again.

Although Ye Qingzhou didn’t think much of Yun Shanshan, money was innocent, especially since he had just spent fifty million on Bone Forging for himself.

He wasn’t like Leon, who could shine without relying on himself; the materials for Bone Forging were directly provided by the family, only needing fifty thousand to reimburse the travel expenses of the five great masters.

After Bone Forging, not only did Ye Qingzhou’s expenses not decrease, they actually increased.

So, he had to keep figuring out ways to make money.

The three hundred thousand from Yun Shanshan at least solved a month’s Martial Meal expenses, so out of professional ethics, Ye Qingzhou taught her earnestly.

He picked up the familiar little bamboo stick, looked seriously at Yun Shanshan: "You’ve practiced dance, right?"

"Yes."

"Then start with stance training, then major in Forest Technique to bring out your body’s flexibility advantages."

With that said, he began guiding Yun Shanshan in stance training, swiftly swinging the bamboo stick whenever she made a mistake.

Smack~

"Ow."

"The way you exert force is wrong, start over."

Smack~

"Ow."

Smack~

"Hmm."

After a few hits, Yun Shanshan lightly bit her lip, with a dreamy look in her eyes, thinking: ’Well, so Ye Qingzhou has a taste for this.’

Thinking she had figured out Ye Qingzhou’s preferences, Yun Shanshan began catering to them, deliberately making mistakes occasionally, her voice growing softer and more tender.

Xu Yuebing, watching on the side, couldn’t endure anymore, looking both angry and anxious: ’What’s up with her? Absolutely shameless!’

...

Late at night, when all was quiet.

Ye Qingzhou settled his mind, focusing to ponder his future direction.

Despite having reached the Perfection Realm with the Fire, Mountain, Forest, Yin, and Thunder Techniques, he lacked a trigger to take the final step to enter the Mastery realm.

"Xu Yunxi once said, after Muscle Strengthening, Bone Forging, and Skin Refining, during the advancement to Professional Level, a Martial Artist undergoes a complete transformation of spirit, qi, and mind, and the stronger the foundation before this transformation, the greater the potential afterwards. Zhang Xinwu, for example, chose to advance only after achieving Supreme Mastery in Thunderous Technique, thus possessing far greater foundational depth than other martial artists."

Evidently, this transformative moment when becoming a Professional Level Martial Artist is crucial for future development, thus it is referred to as Martial Dao Foundation Establishment.

The stronger the foundation, the grander the future prospects.

If one advances hastily, the result would probably be similar to Sha Lixin’s, staying at Professional First Rank over thirty, with little hope of becoming a master in this lifetime.

In the Martial Arts World, failing to become a master by thirty-five likely means a lifetime of hopelessness.

With such a lesson, Ye Qingzhou naturally desired a most perfect Martial Dao Foundation Establishment, setting a small goal for himself before becoming a Professional Martial Artist.

Achieve Supreme Mastery in all Six Techniques!

Once this unprecedented accomplishment was achieved, it meant Ye Qingzhou would forge an unparalleled foundational depth, destined to become the top figure in the Martial Arts World.

While thinking, Ye Qingzhou meditated daily, routinely practicing Heart Sword Secret Technique, diligently honing his own Flawless Sword Heart.

In his sea of consciousness, his spirit and will grew ever brighter, like the light of heaven, clear and pure, flawless.

In "Zhuangzi: Geng Sangchu", it is said: "With great calmness comes illumination."

This illumination is the light of natural wisdom.

With continuous meditation, Ye Qingzhou’s soul grew stronger.

Meanwhile, the Dragon Abyss Sword silently absorbed the sword intent unconsciously emitted during Ye Qingzhou’s practice, also becoming increasingly spiritually vibrant under the dazzling illumination.

...

The next day, in the afternoon after school.

Ye Qingzhou received a phone call from Fang Liang, the Admissions Office Director of Changjun Middle School, evidently trying to poach him.

"I won’t leave Linjiang First High School; I have dear friends and family here."

"So are you rejecting, Student Ye?"

"What I mean is, you’ll have to pay more."

On the other end of the line, Fang Liang sneered dismissively, merely the champion of a sword fighting competition, feeling that Ye Qingzhou didn’t grasp his own importance, and spoke condescendingly: "Student Ye, you might not know much about Changjun Middle School, we have strong faculty, ranked 39th nationally, last year’s provincial Martial Arts top scorer was from our school."

Implying that only by going there could Ye Qingzhou receive excellent mentorship and achieve a better future.

But Ye Qingzhou simply didn’t need prestigious teachers: "You might not understand me too well, I’m really short on money, so don’t call unless there’s money involved, understand?"

Finishing the call, he hung up directly, angering Fang Liang profusely.

In the Swordsmanship Club, after seeing Ye Qingzhou, Xu Lan beckoned: "Come with me."

"Teacher Xu."

"Had other schools scouting you lately?"

"Yes."

"Did you agree?"

"No, Linjiang First High School is my home, I love it here, everyone is talented, and they speak so well, I can’t bear to leave."

Ye Qingzhou’s nonsense ran at full tilt without even a blush.

Xu Lan mercilessly exposed him: "Isn’t it because you can’t bear Bingbing?"

Ye Qingzhou nodded without a flinch: "Indeed, I can’t bear it."

Connections from the Linjiang Xu Clan greatly helped Ye Qingzhou, relieving him of worries.

If he went to Star City, despite claims of being taught by great teachers, it effectively meant starting anew.

Without substantial benefits, how could Ye Qingzhou easily abandon everything he had?

Xu Lan said: "It’s right not to go to Changjun; too many geniuses there might make it hard for you to gain enough attention, better to stay at First High School. I’ve officially become the Director of the Fighting Center, and the allocation of rare treasures will surely favor you."

Ye Qingzhou rejoiced upon hearing: "Haha, Teacher Xu, please take good care of me in the future."

Xu Lan smiled silently. She became the Director thanks to Ye Qingzhou; without his outstanding performance in the recent Sword Fighting Competition, successfully winning the championship, the Director position wouldn’t have landed in her hands.

Their success was mutual; their loss would be shared.