Physical immortality begins with Bajiquan

The room was so quiet you could hear a pin drop; even breathing sounded exceptionally clear.

"Gulp!"

Li Yiping secretly swallowed. Although he knew in his heart that this matter was almost certainly none of his business, he still couldn't help but feel a tightness in his chest and lowered his eyes, not daring to look up.

Zhang Mingyuan couldn't help but clench his palms. Although he had some guesses in his heart, he still couldn't suppress a faint expectation in his heart.

Huang Hanyan sat firmly. In her heart, although she would not become the last disciple, Qin Tianbao was the only suitable candidate, even with Xu Feng's previous disqualification.

Once he becomes her closed-door disciple, she will naturally be able to learn the fundamental diagram of Bajiquan's power in her master's hands as well.

Near the door, Qin Heng sat quietly to one side, his expression calm and composed, as still as a deep well, making it impossible for anyone to discern what he was thinking.

Most surprisingly, Qin Tianbao, who should have been certain of victory, remained remarkably calm, sitting quietly in his chair without showing any of the anxiety or eager anticipation that others might have felt. His composure was unusually quiet.

Mo Guangren's gaze swept across the faces of the group, taking in the thoughts of all his disciples. He spoke slowly, each word resounding: "My mind is made up. From this day forward, I will accept Qin Heng as my only closed-door disciple, to inherit my Bajiquan mantle and continue to carry forward and promote Bajiquan."

As soon as he finished speaking, the whole room erupted in uproar.

Li Yiping opened her mouth wide, unable to react for a long time.

Zhang Mingyuan quietly lowered his clenched palms, a hint of disappointment flashing in his eyes, but he didn't seem surprised.

Having spent many years with Master Mo, he knew his temperament well, and although he had some regrets, he could accept the outcome.

Huang Hanyan's expression changed instantly. Her composure as a noble lady vanished completely. Her brows furrowed, her fingers clenched unconsciously, and her eyes churned with resentment and impatience.

Although she was a direct descendant of the Huang family, the family focused all its efforts on cultivating her eldest brother, Huang Yuan. The other siblings had to rely on their own efforts to stand out. She couldn't compete for a place among the eight major martial arts schools in the inner city, which is why she humbled herself and joined the Songxuan Martial Arts School.

He thought that with his qualifications, he would be valued by Master Mo, but after arriving, he was always overshadowed by Xu Feng and Zhang Mingyuan.

Zhang Mingyuan had already settled down and started a family, so she turned her bets on Xu Feng. After the Huang family and the Xu family fell out, she switched to Qin Tianbao, who had better qualifications, hoping to use him to obtain the fundamental diagram of Bajiquan's power and pave a way out for herself.

All the painstaking planning over the years has come to nothing in the end!

Now that things had come to this, Huang Hanyan could no longer sit still. She clenched her sleeve tightly, her knuckles turning white, and then stood up abruptly.

"Master! This disciple is not convinced! You can't do this!" Her voice was filled with barely concealed agitation and resentment, her gaze fixed on Mo Guangren. "Tianbao is exceptionally talented, ranking third in the martial arts exam, bringing great honor to our Songxuan Martial Arts School. In terms of skill and physical constitution, in which aspect is he not superior to Qin Heng?"

She grew increasingly agitated as she spoke, her eyes slightly reddening, her chest heaving, her voice filled with urgent questioning: "Just for Senior Brother Xu Feng, are you really going to act so indiscriminately and emotionally? Senior Brother Xu Feng was crippled because it was all about skill on the ring; there's no room for holding back in martial arts sparring. Tianbao was also forced into this situation; he certainly didn't do it on purpose!"

As soon as she finished speaking, Zhang Mingyuan, who was standing to the side, quickly stepped forward to block Huang Hanyan and said in a deep voice, "Fourth Junior Sister, watch your words! Calm down. Master has his own considerations, which are not for us disciples to question. Don't speak recklessly and offend Master."

Huang Hanyan, however, wouldn't listen to a word of advice and stepped aside to avoid Zhang Mingyuan's obstruction.

Knowing that she couldn't change Master Mo's mind this time, staying at the martial arts school would be pointless. Her expression hardened, displaying the pride and resolve of a noblewoman, she used retreat as leverage: "If Master insists on this unfair choice, abandoning the precious gem and choosing instead a lowly, worthless person to inherit the mantle, then I, Huang Hanyan, have no intention of staying here to cultivate. Today, I resign from Master's command and leave Songxuan Martial Arts School to seek other opportunities in the martial arts world!"

Mo Guangren's expression remained unchanged. He sighed softly and slowly said, "Hanyan, if you want to leave, I won't stop you. Martial arts cultivation involves not only practicing martial arts but also cultivating the mind. You have good aptitude, but your mind is filled with too many distracting thoughts, and you have lost the pure heart that martial arts practitioners should have. Our paths are different, so there's no need to force you to stay. Since your mind is made up and you insist on leaving, then I grant your permission."

Upon hearing this, Huang Hanyan's expression turned cold and resolute. Without the slightest hesitation, she took two steps forward, knelt down before Mo Guangren, and respectfully kowtowed three times.

After these three bows, it is considered that the teacher has expressed gratitude for the past instruction, and from then on, the teacher-student relationship is severed, with no further connection whatsoever.

She slowly stood up, never glancing at Mo Guangren again. Her gaze suddenly shifted to Qin Tianbao beside her, staring intently at him with a look that seemed to urge him on.

Qin Tianbao remained calm and composed. He slowly rose and bowed slightly to Mo Guangren, his voice low and deep: "Master, I have been feeling unsettled lately, and I will not be returning to the academy to study for the time being."

Without offering any further explanation or ignoring the strange look Huang Hanyan gave him, he stepped forward, grabbed her wrist without a word, and led her away.

The expressions on the faces of those in the hall varied. Li Yiping took a step forward, wanting to stop them, but she was too late and could only watch helplessly as the two left. Zhang Mingyuan and Qin Heng exchanged glances, remaining silent for a moment.

Mo Guangren stared at Qin Tianbao's departing figure with complicated emotions, his heart filled with turmoil.

Qin Tianbao was his most valued disciple, with exceptional talent and superior aptitude; with a little cultivation, he would have a bright future.

However, Qin Tianbao crippled his third disciple Xu Feng due to personal grudges. According to the rules of the sect, Xu Feng should have been expelled from the martial arts school immediately. Considering the bond between master and disciple, he originally wanted to let Xu Feng leave the martial arts school temporarily and wait until the controversy over martial arts had subsided before proceeding with this matter.

Unexpectedly, Qin Tianbao left in a huff. Oh well, it's not too late to deal with him according to the rules after the impact of the martial arts exam has weakened in a few days.

The two quickly walked out of Songxuan Martial Arts Hall and turned into a quiet and secluded alley. The alley was deserted, and Huang Hanyan could no longer contain herself.

She forcefully pulled her hand away from Qin Tianbao's, her eyes filled with anger: "Qin Tianbao, what do you mean by this today? I clearly signaled that you should leave the sect with me, don't you understand? What use are you if you can't become Mo Guangren's last disciple? What good are you staying in the martial arts school?"

Her tone was a mix of urgency and disdain: "With the Huang family around, how could we let you suffer? Even outside of Songxuan Martial Arts School, with your talent, where can't you establish yourself? You could easily get into any of the eight major martial arts schools in the inner city. Why do you have to dawdle and do all that useless work!"

Qin Tianbao remained calm, offering no further explanation, and said gently, "Hanyan, don't worry. I know what I'm doing, and I have my own ways of getting what I want. You don't need to trouble yourself."

"You have your own way?" Huang Hanyan sneered, stepping forward to stare intently at him. "Then tell me, what way?"

Upon hearing this, Qin Tianbao lowered his eyes and composed himself, remaining silent and refusing to answer, letting her question him.

Seeing his attitude, Huang Hanyan was completely enraged. She pursed her lips and gritted her teeth, saying, "Fine! I see you're just a spineless coward, afraid to turn against Mo Guangren. Don't forget you're just a son-in-law of the Huang family! Without the Huang family paving the way, no matter how talented you are, you'd have no chance of getting ahead!"

After saying that, she glared at Qin Tianbao, her pretty face full of anger, stomped her foot hard, and turned to leave.

Watching Huang Hanyan's indignant departure, Qin Tianbao's gentle gaze vanished, replaced by a hint of mockery and disdain.

This woman has a stunningly beautiful appearance, but her mind is pitifully shallow.

Despite having been by his side for so long, she still couldn't figure out what he was thinking.

Leaving the martial arts school now would only alert the enemy.

We'll be leaving the city to suppress the bandits in a few days. As long as we can get our hands on that map, what does it matter whether the gate is closed or not?

This woman had previously been entangled with Xu Feng and was no longer a virgin.

But he knew in his heart that only by relying on the Huang family's power could he gain a long-term foothold and rise to the top in one step. He had to endure this grievance and resentment for the time being.