Seeing that Meng Chuan was a little agitated, Bai Junfeng smiled and told him to calm down:
"Little Meng, there's no need to be so nervous. When the time comes, it's best to come in the morning for the test.
At that time, your body's functions are at their peak for the day, so the test results will be the most accurate."
"I have other matters to attend to back out of town, so I won't be able to receive you then.
Just go straight to the Martial Association and ask the front desk to contact the martial arts testing room.
I'll give them advance notice. You'll probably only need to go a few times, so it won't take up too much of your time."
Bai Junfeng paused, then continued:
"You're still in school, so make sure to tell them in advance that you'll need time off. This sort of thing benefits your school too; they won't refuse."
"Okay, Uncle Bai. I'll be there on time."
Meng Chuan said he understood. He planned to speak to the principal about it when he went to school the next day.
With the business taken care of, Bai Junfeng and Luo Guanyun, who hadn't seen each other in a long time, sat down to chat. Meng Chuan poured tea and water for them.
After savoring the tea for a while, Bai Junfeng looked at Meng Chuan with unmistakable approval:
"Old Luo, this student of yours is a promising talent. He's so young, yet his understanding of fist techniques is already this profound. Make sure you teach him well."
"Of course."
Luo Guanyun smiled and nodded, then waved a hand and said nothing more, signaling for Meng Chuan to step outside first.
"Bai Junfeng's an old rascal who practices Eagle Form. His eyes are sharp as a hawk's.
If Meng Chuan sticks around any longer, and he really has awakened a trait like Little Dragon Type, Bai might notice and spirit him away. I'd be losing out big-time."
Meng Chuan stepped out of the training room, feeling refreshed from head to toe. The first thing he did was tell his uncle the good news.
His spirits soared, and he couldn't help but announce it excitedly:
"Uncle, my Guoyi Fist has been put on the list for further consideration!"
Meng Yongzhi didn't understand.
"What does that mean?"
"It means that once the proposal is approved, people all over the country will be learning the new version of Guoyi Fist that I revised!"
Meng Chuan had actually become the founder of a new style just by practicing Guoyi Fist. The news was so shocking that it took Meng Yongzhi a good while to find his voice.
"Good! What a good boy! I knew you could do it. Keep working hard!"
"Tell me right away if you need anything for your martial arts training. Your uncle will support you with everything he's got!"
Meng Yongzhi didn't know what else to say, so he could only offer the heartfelt words that came naturally.
After Bai Junfeng left, Luo Guanyun called Meng Chuan back inside.
"Come sit down, kid."
"After what happened that night, have you noticed any changes in your body?"
"Especially when you practice martial arts—has anything changed?"
Hearing Luo Guanyun's questions, Meng Chuan thought it over and answered honestly. He wanted to make a good impression.
"When I practice martial arts, it feels a little like I've suddenly had a breakthrough. My fist techniques flow more and more smoothly, and I can hold my stances longer too."
"And I think I've done more than just reach the entry level in Pao Fist. I should be proficient in it already."
Luo Guanyun's eyes lit up when he heard that, and he secretly rejoiced.
"Come on, show me."
Luo Guanyun remembered that he had only taught him Pao Fist recently. In just a few short days, Meng Chuan had progressed from the entry level to proficiency.
If that was true, then he must have awakened after the fact because of the stimulation.
Meng Chuan stood up and stepped forward, slipping into the proper state in an instant.
He focused completely and began practicing Pao Fist. With One Proof Eternal Proof backing him, he hadn't forgotten a single movement he'd learned. He finished with three successive cannon strikes, executed in a smooth sequence.
Meng Chuan performed Pao Fist with such fluidity that he looked nothing like a beginner. And he displayed the hallmark of proficiency—the three successive cannon strikes.
Taken together, Luo Guanyun was certain that Meng Chuan had awakened a trait!
"Good, good! Your foundation is solid!"
"Come, Little Meng, sit down. Let's talk."
Meng Chuan took the seat beside him.
"You must have noticed too: after what happened that night, your talent improved tremendously.
"It wasn't just Guoyi Fist breaking through its limits. There's a good chance you also awakened an acquired trait."
Luo Guanyun looked a little embarrassed, then continued:
"I admit I might be a bit calculating, but there's no helping it. In martial arts, without talent, everything else is just empty talk."
"What's more, what I plan to teach you is the most difficult Thunder Method True Art. I've already explained how dangerous it is, haven't I?"
Meng Chuan knew his chance had come. He understood what Luo Guanyun was trying to say.
He didn't blame the other man for having looked down on him before, then coming around to take him as a disciple after he'd awakened.
As Master Luo had said, forcing yourself to practice the Thunder Method without talent was tantamount to courting death. Meng Chuan could understand why his attitude had changed so completely.
After all, who could have known that Meng Chuan possessed the Martial Dao Limit-Breaking Panel and had obtained One Proof Eternal Proof?
He felt that Luo Guanyun was not only powerful but also forthright and sincere.
Apart from being a little hot-tempered, Meng Chuan could hardly find fault with him. Besides, the man had saved his life.
Seeing that, Luo Guanyun got straight to the point:
"Meng Chuan, are you willing to become my only personal disciple for now and follow me in practicing the Thunder Method True Art?"
Without the slightest hesitation, Meng Chuan replied in a clear voice:
"Your disciple Meng Chuan pays his respects to his teacher!"
"Hahaha, good! Up, up. We don't do the whole kowtowing thing anymore."
Luo Guanyun was overjoyed. He had finally found a student suited to practicing the Thunder Method. The Luo Family True Technique would finally have a worthy successor.
"Let me make this clear first. If you become my disciple, then no matter where you go to university in the future, you'll have to practice the Thunder Method True Art and break through to become a martial artist."
"The Thunder Method is dangerous. Don't come to regret it."
Meng Chuan nodded to show that he understood.
"I'm willing to practice the Thunder Method."
He believed that with the Panel and One Proof Eternal Proof, as long as he persevered, he would certainly master the Thunder Method True Art one day.
After that, he kept thanking Luo Guanyun over and over. Plenty of people had their eye on becoming the master's disciple, yet he'd managed to snatch the prize.
"Chuan'er, this apprenticeship really did come about rather suddenly. When you get home today, discuss it with your family and give me a definite answer. You can tell them there are risks involved in practicing the Thunder Method in the future. There's no need to hide that."
Luo Guanyun believed the matter was as good as settled, but Meng Chuan was still underage. It was best to inform his family first.
"No problem, Teacher Luo. My uncle will definitely be eager for me to become your disciple."
Luo Guanyun clapped Meng Chuan on the shoulder and laughed heartily.
"Hahahaha, good! Give me a call after you've talked it over at home!"
Meng Chuan said solemnly:
"Teacher Luo, you're willing to take me as your disciple. I'll never forget this great kindness."
"I told you, we don't do that anymore. Just focus on practicing martial arts. Keeping up that drive is the best way to repay me."
"That's enough for now. Hurry home and ask your family what they think, so we can settle this.
"I need to get ready to meet with your uncle and aunt and discuss your future plans."
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