Full-Time Martial Saint

After the boxing class, today's lessons are over.

After dinner, the group gathered again on the small playground. After the test in the boxing class, all six of them had a clearer sense of each other's progress, and they were all more excited and serious than before.

The greatest encouragement for people is to see their efforts rewarded and their gains achieved.

During the guidance process, Chen Cong also made some minor adjustments based on the specific circumstances of each person.

"Chen Cong, I... did I do something wrong?" During a break from pointing, Lin Xiao came to Chen Cong and, after hesitating for a long time, finally asked.

This girl has always been very competitive, but the martial arts skills test in the afternoon's boxing class seemed to have dealt her a blow.

Looking at her, Chen Cong smiled faintly and shook his head: "Don't overthink it. You're holding onto something you can't let go of, that's why you're like this."

In terms of life experience alone, he has more than twice as much as Lin Xiao, so he can naturally see the girl's inner conflict at a glance.

Believe in yourself, but don't completely believe in yourself.

Unlike Ning Yuhang and others, she instinctively did not want to fully accept what she taught.

If things continue like this, not to mention Ning Yuhang, Chen Cong could sense that it wouldn't be long before Huang Changhu would catch up with or even surpass her.

"I—" Chen Cong had barely finished speaking when Lin Xiao immediately wanted to retort, but the words stuck in her throat.

After hesitating for a moment, she nodded gently: "Okay, I'll try my best to change it."

Chen Cong didn't say anything more, just offered a few words of simple comfort.

It was 7:30 in a flash, and after the instruction ended, the group left one after another.

Ning Yuhang deliberately lingered for a while, waiting until everyone had walked away before approaching Chen Cong with a smile and asking, "What did Lin Xiao say to you?"

Chen Cong smiled helplessly: "You probably guessed it."

Ning Yuhang sighed and shook his head: "She's been like this since the first year of high school. She's too competitive and has too many worries."

After hearing this, Chen Cong couldn't help but tease, "I've noticed that you really enjoy trying to figure out what's going on in people's minds, especially girls."

Ning Yuhang waved his hands repeatedly: "I didn't, absolutely not!"

"A woman's heart is like a needle at the bottom of the sea; who would want to do something so thankless and exhausting?"

"Oh, by the way, there's something I need to tell you." Ning Yuhang suddenly changed the subject and said seriously, "My family is hosting a business dinner on Saturday, and I'd like to invite you to attend."

"A business dinner?" Chen Cong smiled somewhat suspiciously. "What kind of status do I have? How could I possibly be qualified to attend that kind of banquet?"

Ning Yuhang couldn't help but glance at him and continued, "You're my classmate, so you're definitely qualified."

"Furthermore, yesterday's mock test, your match with Zhou Hao, has already attracted the attention of many guests on the stage. I think it won't be long before you receive invitations from some prominent figures in Xiangcheng."

These words immediately gave Chen Cong a headache.

Right now, time is the scarcest thing. In his previous life, he also hated business socializing. If, as Ning Yuhang said, someone sends him an invitation, he will really have a hard time dealing with it.

After all, a direct refusal is, in a sense, a slap in the face and a lack of respect.

But if he doesn't refuse, these social engagements will inevitably take up his already limited time.

"I'll go, but you have to do me a favor," Chen Cong said after a moment's thought, looking at Ning Yuhang.

"Just tell me what it is, and I'll do whatever it takes if I can." Ning Yuhang patted his chest and readily agreed.

"You need to help me figure out a way to decline all possible social engagements in the future without offending anyone," Chen Cong stated his request. He paused and continued, "You know I already don't have enough time. If I waste it on social engagements, I'm afraid I won't even be able to get into a martial arts university after the college entrance exam. People will laugh at me then."

Ning Yuhang had lived in that kind of circle since childhood, and Chen Cong felt that he should be able to come up with a perfect solution.

"This..." Hearing this, Ning Yuhang frowned and thought for a moment before saying, "There is a way, but..."

"Speak your mind." Seeing his hesitant manner, Chen Cong interrupted him directly.

Ning Yuhang nodded: "Actually, this matter is easy to resolve."

"There's an unspoken rule in the industry: once a woman is publicly acknowledged as being in a relationship, others won't easily try to steal her away to avoid suspicion. You know what I mean?"

Chen Cong paused for a moment, then said with a strange expression, "You mean, you want me to spread the word that I'm taken?"

Ning Yuhang nodded: "Only in this way can you find some peace and quiet. Otherwise, those guys won't easily give up this opportunity to get to know a future martial artist for just a little money."

At this point, Ning Yuhang couldn't help but chuckle strangely, "Your duel with Zhou Hao was alright, but if your martial arts test score today gets out, even if you're already taken, I reckon there will be no shortage of people trying to poach you."

Chen Cong couldn't help but nod; Zhang Kui had already reminded him of this.

"Would the Ning family be willing to help me with this?" After a moment's thought, Chen Cong suddenly asked.

He could tell that when Ning Yuhang mentioned the suggestion that "the woman is already taken," a hint of interest flashed in his eyes, as if there were some things he didn't say.

At present, the only prominent and influential families he has come into contact with are the Xu family and the Ning family.

Between the two, he naturally preferred the Ning family, where Ning Yuhang was from.

"I can't make this decision myself; I need to go back and discuss it with my father." A hint of joy flashed in Ning Yuhang's eyes, but he didn't immediately agree.

"Alright, I'll leave this to you." Chen Cong said slowly.

He probably knew that Ning Yuhang had ulterior motives in this matter, but as long as it didn't jeopardize his own interests, it wouldn't be a big deal.

"Then it's settled. I'll pick you up myself on Saturday afternoon." Ning Yuhang patted his shoulder and left in a hurry.

When Chen returned to the dormitory, he found that his roommate Luo Yunfeng was still not there, which made him a little curious.

After standing alone in the dormitory for a moment and hesitating, he still sent a message to the other party using his bracelet.

[Brother Luo, what time are you coming back tonight? I have something I'd like to ask you.]

Several minutes passed after the message was sent, but Luo Yunfeng did not reply.

Helpless, Chen sent another message to Karapti Hey, asking her to meet him at the God of Destiny Arena at 8:10.

……

Fighting Space.

"That's so discouraging..."

After witnessing Chen Cong's comprehension of the Spirit Ape Step, Karapti Hey said with great grievance, "I have been learning this movement technique since I was ten years old. It has taken me seven years and I have suffered so much, yet I am not as good as you in just a few days."

Chen Cong couldn't help but laugh after hearing this, thinking to himself: If you had a cheat code, you could probably do that too.

"I didn't understand much before, but I watched the video you gave me last night and suddenly had an epiphany."

"You know what enlightenment is, it's...?"

He briefly explained his state at the time, which immediately drew a gasp from Hey: "Martial Arts Proficiency!?"

"No wonder your understanding of the Spirit Ape Step has suddenly increased dramatically..."

Martial arts enlightenment?

Chen secretly memorized this technical term, intending to use it as an excuse if his martial arts skills improved too quickly in the future.

After chatting for a while and sparring for a bit, the two left the fighting space to try and improve their rank.

This time, Chen Cong was matched with a total of six opponents. As a result, he was still affected by the ten consecutive wins over two days and unexpectedly encountered a powerful opponent who seemed to be from the Great Xia. In the end, in order not to waste his mental energy, he chose to create an opening and was defeated by the opponent.

After ending the free match, Chen Cong returned to the lobby of the Divine Arena and brought up his own panel.

Code Name: Homesick Traveler

[Rank: Rookie 3-Star (312/400 Victory Points)]

[Number of matches: 28]

Record: 26 wins, 2 losses

Win rate: 92.85%

312 LP... If nothing unexpected happens, I should reach Rookie 4-Star by tomorrow.

After putting away the panel, Chen Cong exited the virtual world.

After removing the Crystal Helmet, Chen Cong glanced at his bracelet and was surprised to find that Luo Yunfeng had replied with a message sometime earlier.

His expression instantly turned serious as he opened the unread message.

Sorry bro, I've already withdrawn from school. I'll go back in a couple of days to pack my things and then we'll talk in detail.

Dropped out of school!?

Chen Cong slowly turned around, glanced at his bed and seat, and felt a little sad.

Although the two only spent a few days together, Luo Yunfeng gave him a very comfortable feeling.

Why would someone drop out of school when everything is going well?

Chen couldn't figure it out, but he didn't send any more messages to ask. He planned to ask Luo Yunfeng when he came back to pack his luggage.