The Senior Sister's Misunderstanding

Senior Sister's Misunderstanding

In the private room, Young Master Chen, Young Master Zhou, and the short-haired young man had not left.

Young Master Zhou said in a deep voice, "Looks like we can be sure now. Xiongying Martial Arts School was brought in by the Qin Family. The Qin Family is coveting Yunyang's martial arts world!"

Young Master Chen, whose name was Chen Yeming, was a descendant of the Chen Family, one of the Five Great Martial Arts Families of Yunyang.

This Iron Stone Boxing Gym was under his management. He was one of the Chen Family's core members.

His expression turned grave as he looked at the short-haired young man. "Young Master Shen, what do you think about this?"

Shen Songqi, the young master of the Shen Family, one of the Five Great Martial Arts Families, held his wineglass and said calmly, "If the Qin Family has merely joined forces with Xiongying Martial Arts School, there's nothing much to worry about. What I'm worried about now is the Eagle Claw Sect!"

"Could it really be that the Eagle Claw Sect wants to reach into Yunyang?" Young Master Zhou exclaimed.

Shen Songqi drained his wine in one gulp, his expression solemn. "Do you know why Luo Jiangyan from Yunkong Martial Academy came to Yunyang this time?"

"Wasn't she here to select gifted martial artists?" Young Master Zhou asked in surprise.

"Yes and no!" Shen Songqi shook his head, swirling the wineglass in his hand. "I've heard some insider information. The Qin Family is going to form a marriage alliance with the Ningjiang He Family, one of the three great families of the Eagle Claw Sect. One member of the He Family is now a vice president of Yunkong Martial Academy. The main reason Luo Jiangyan came here is to bring Qin Muxue in and build momentum for her!"

"No way! A marriage alliance with the Ningjiang He Family? Didn't she just call off her marriage alliance with the Fang Family?" Young Master Zhou said in astonishment.

"The information should be right!" Chen Yeming said gravely. "Didn't Qin Muxue go to Ningjiang last year? She stayed there for several months. It's very likely the He Family took notice of her then. She only returned in April, and as soon as she got back, she broke off her engagement with the Fang Family. Then word came that Yunkong Martial Academy was coming to Yunyang to recruit people. The timing all lines up!"

"Then this is troublesome!"

"If the He Family is involved too, it'll be truly difficult for us to resist! That's a family with a Great Grandmaster of Gang Force!" Young Master Zhou said with a heavy expression.

"What's there to fear?" Shen Songqi smiled faintly. "Haven't you seen how steady the elders of our families are sitting? If the Qin Family wants to bring an outside enemy into Yunyang, they'll have to ask whether our four families agree first!"

"That's right! Shouldn't we call the Yue Family in as well?" Young Master Zhou said urgently.

"The Yue Family probably doesn't have much interest in this!" Chen Yeming picked up the wine bottle and refilled their glasses, his tone calm. "The Yue Family is shifting its focus to Zhiyuan Star. Recently, they've been dealing with their assets, and quite a few Yue Family members have already gone over in advance. They probably won't take part in Yunyang's conflict!"

"The Yue Family really struck it lucky by attaching themselves to the Donglai Sword Sect. Their whole family can move to Zhiyuan Star. The resources and conditions there are far better than on the Home Planet!" Young Master Zhou's tone carried a hint of envy.

These days, most major sects had moved their mountain gates to other planets. Those places were rich in resources, allowing every sect to develop rapidly. It was said that quite a few new sects had risen to prominence as well, while the Home Planet's decline had become an established fact due to its lack of resources.

But immigration was not easy, and moving a family's assets over was even harder. Not just any force could gain a foothold on another planet.

"Don't be so envious!" Shen Songqi said with a smile. "Recently, I heard that the alien races have been causing quite a stir. Zhiyuan Star, Tianma Star, and Tarar Star are suffering severe conflicts, and quite a few people have already been killed or wounded. These Colony Stars aren't as safe as the Home Planet now!"

"Let's not worry about that!" Chen Yeming raised his wineglass toward the other two. "We should report this to our families as soon as possible. We need to be wary of any other moves by the Qin Family and the He Family. The Yue Family is leaving—we don't want another force coming in!"

"Exactly!"

The three of them raised their glasses and clinked them together.

By then, Fang Mo had already left the boxing gym. He did not stay to watch the next match.

He had also collected five thousand from the martial arts school.

Two thousand was his prize money for winning the match, while the other three thousand was the tip he had received.

This was the first money he had earned.

Though it had been dangerous, he would not shrink back.

Only by raising his strength as quickly as possible could he deal with the coming crisis. He did not have much time to cultivate slowly.

He remained cautious on his way back, changing vehicles twice before returning to the martial arts school. But he did not know that his identity had already been exposed. Fortunately, because of Iron Hand and Violent Wolf, Young Master Chen had lost interest in him. Otherwise, his identity would likely have been revealed.

It was already past ten when he returned to the martial arts school. He did not rest, instead going into the courtyard to continue training.

He needed to digest what he had experienced today.

Upstairs, Xie Changmin stood behind the window watching him, only disappearing after a long while.

Fang Mo cultivated until deep into the night before returning to rest.

The next day, he rose early as usual to train, practicing stances and fist techniques. The other trainees became even less willing to approach him.

Only Ding Zhiyuan was worried and urged him to speak to the hall master, but Fang Mo refused every time.

Seeing that he seemed to have given up, Ding Zhiyuan stopped bringing it up and came around less often.

That saved Fang Mo quite a bit of time.

During the afternoon break, he received a message from Ironstone Martial Hall. There was a match that evening.

So he stopped training at six that night, soaked in a medicinal bath to recover his strength, then headed to the boxing gym once more.

The opponent arranged for him today was someone roughly on his level.

He was nowhere near as weak as War Bear.

Fang Mo exchanged more than thirty moves with him before finally knocking him down with a hooking elbow strike and winning the match.

However, the fight was not as intense as the previous one, and Tiger Subduing Fist increased by less than thirty points.

He took the six thousand yuan and left.

After that, Fang Mo lived almost every day like this.

He practiced fist techniques during the day and fought at Ironstone at night. Unless his injuries were serious enough to require a day of rest, he went every single day.

His Tiger Subduing Stance and fist techniques improved at a breakneck pace.

Everyone at the Martial Hall saw the changes in him, and quite a few people discussed it, saying that perhaps he really had given himself over to despair.

But they were even more puzzled. Hadn't the hall planned to expel Fang Mo?

Fan Maopi still had not made any move. Had the hall master seemingly forgotten about it?

But since the hall master said nothing, no one dared ask. Gradually, the trainees stopped paying attention to the matter.

That day, Fang Mo returned after another fight.

Today's battle had been rather difficult. His opponent was strong, and he had suffered some injuries, so he returned a little late. It was already eleven by the time he reached the Martial Hall.

Yet by sheer coincidence—

He had just stepped out of the taxi and onto the stairs when another car pulled up.

Guan Lu got out of it.

"Senior Sister Guan!"

Fang Mo hurriedly held the door open for her.

Guan Lu merely nodded faintly and walked through the entrance. But upon reaching the doorway, she stopped again and turned her gaze toward Fang Mo.

"If you want to learn martial arts, then focus on learning martial arts. If you don't want to learn anymore, leave. Don't waste everyone's time!"

Fang Mo was slightly startled upon hearing this, then immediately understood. Guan Lu probably knew that he went out every night.

She thought he had been going out to have fun.

He did not explain, only replied respectfully, "Thank you for your instruction, Senior Sister. Fang Mo will remember it!"

Guan Lu gave no response and turned to walk through the doors.

She had originally had a fairly good impression of Fang Mo.

Though he lacked the innate foundation of a martial artist, he was still diligent. He trained tirelessly every day and worked very hard. That was why she had stepped in to help him that day, resolving his trouble for him.

But his recent behavior had been less than impressive. He went out every night and returned very late.

She had heard Wen Wei say that he always came back bruised and battered. He had most likely been getting into fights outside!

At first, Guan Lu had not cared much. But today, she had actually run into him herself, and she was deeply disappointed. Naturally, she had little reason to show him a pleasant face.

Fang Mo understood this in his heart, but he had no desire to explain.

After all, he might be expelled at any moment.

He did not care about anyone's attitude or opinion of him!