Cheng Ming pondered for a moment, his expression grave. "A Qing, I heard that Gao Sheng of Songfeng Martial Arts School has shut himself away to train bitterly ever since the Martial Arts Examination. They say he plans to attempt his third breakthrough. You must be extra careful."
"So soon?"
A flicker of surprise passed through Chen Qing's eyes, but he quickly understood.
Gao Sheng's natural talent had always surpassed Qin Lie's. Now that Shi Wenshan, master of Songfeng Martial Arts School, was devoting all his efforts to nurturing him, such rapid progress was only natural.
Such swift advancement in cultivation was only to be expected.
His thoughts raced. The old and new grudges between Songfeng Martial Arts School and Zhou Academy had long become a dead knot, with no possibility of reconciliation.
Gao Sheng had been able to cripple Qin Lie in the Martial Arts Examination arena. If he found an opportunity, he certainly would not show Chen Qing any mercy. Zhu Lian'er's provocation just now was proof enough. To Chen Qing, this was undoubtedly a lurking threat.
"I'll have to be more careful from now on. I can't leave Songfeng Martial Arts School any opening and repeat Qin Lie's mistakes."
No one knew what the people of Songfeng Martial Arts School might do. If they resorted to underhanded methods, one careless move could lead to irreversible ruin.
Just then, Cheng Huan hurried over, her voice urgent. "Cheng Ming! What are you standing around for? Go invite the best bonesetter in the city at once! No—go straight to Rejuvenation Hall and hire Old Master Sun, their resident physician, at any price! Ride as fast as you can!"
"Cheng Family Head, there's no need to make such a fuss." Chen Qing raised a hand to stop her. "Just send me