Lin Sheng and Meng Cheng walked side by side out of the study.
Perhaps it was his imagination, but there seemed to be few people in the main hall today.
There were less than half as many as usual, with only a dozen or so Official Students in sight.
It made the main hall feel much quieter.
"Third Senior Brother, has something happened at the hall?"
Lin Sheng asked.
"Nothing that concerns you. The Guard Army needed some help, so we sent some Official Students over to assist them."
"This happens from time to time. Our Iron Bone Boxing Gym is one of the leading establishments in Greenwood City, after all. The major martial halls and those gangs in the city take turns sending people to help. They'll be back in a few days."
Meng Cheng waved a hand dismissively, but halfway through, he seemed to remember something, and his expression chilled a little.
"Trade with the surrounding settlements has been affected lately, though. Still, it's nothing serious. Senior Disciple Sister will handle it. Just focus on your training, Junior Brother."
Lin Sheng nodded and did not dwell on it. After all, the Iron Bone Boxing Gym had a long heritage. Even if the old hall master was gravely injured and struggling to carry on, no major problems should arise in the short term.
Besides, Yue Hongya, an expert beyond even the great Grandmaster level, was here to hold the fort.
From what he could sense, Yue Hongya was weaker than the old hall master, but not by much. Her strength was more than enough to hold the Iron Bone Boxing Gym steady.
The two made their way to Lin Sheng's residence.
Looking at the spacious, tidy courtyard, Meng Cheng clicked his tongue twice.
"I didn't expect Senior Disciple Sister