Long-Legged Liu Ru

Wang Yue's crush, Qin Mengya, lived near Greenland Plaza, so she had arrived half an hour earlier than the two of them.

She had already changed into her training gear and was sitting in the reception hall of the Infinite Martial Arts Hall, waiting for them.

As soon as Meng Chuan and Wang Yue walked in, their vision was instantly filled by a striking shade of sky blue.

Qin Mengya was wearing a blue Infinite Martial Arts training uniform, bouncing toward them as she walked; the loose-fitting garment could not hide the girl's fine figure.

"Hi, you big fatty, you're so slow! Hello there, you must be Brother Chuan, right?"

Qin Mengya tilted her head cutely and reached out a hand toward Meng Chuan.

Meng Chuan's title of Grandmaster of Doll Fist was known to everyone at school, making him something of a local celebrity, so it was no surprise that Qin Mengya from the class next door recognized him.

As for "Brother Chuan," that was a nickname Wang Yue had taught her.

Wang Yue would find any excuse to chat with Qin Mengya, and whenever the conversation stalled, he would use Meng Chuan as a punchline—a testament to their "plastic" brotherhood, one might say.

"Hello, Qin Mengya. I am Meng Chuan."

Meng Chuan did not step forward to shake her hand, but instead cupped his fists in a salute right where he stood.

He then stood to the side without saying anything further, his gaze sweeping across the interior of the Infinite Martial Arts Hall.

Looking at the luxurious decorations of the hall, he couldn't help but sigh inwardly, "Martial Artists are truly wealthy."

Meng Chuan had no intention of getting close to or chatting with Qin Mengya; he would never touch a woman his good brother liked.

Furthermore, his goal was to become a Martial Artist and continue climbing toward greater heights.

Although Wang Yue's personality wasn't the type to hold a grudge, he was still just a kid, his maturity not yet fully developed.

Why risk creating a rift between himself and Wang Yue just because of Qin Mengya?

"Brother Chuan is quite retro, isn't he? He likes to cup his fists."

Seeing that Meng Chuan hadn't stepped forward to shake her hand, Qin Mengya didn't look annoyed or surprised.

Instead, she smiled gracefully, then stepped forward to grab the hand of the fatty, Wang Yue, and happily walked inside.

"You two hurry up and change your clothes. I'll wait for you outside the locker room. The new instructor, Liu Ru, is about to start class. She's so beautiful, you guys absolutely cannot miss it!"

Meng Chuan followed behind the pair. Wang Yue was being pushed along by Qin Mengya, turning his head back from time to time to make strange expressions at Meng Chuan, as if trying to prove something to him.

Watching Wang Yue's lovestruck display, Meng Chuan couldn't help but rub his forehead.

"This kid is truly beyond saving. When I meet his dad at the next parent-teacher conference, I'll suggest he just start a new save file."

Inside the locker room, Meng Chuan collected a new set of Infinite Martial Arts Hall student training gear.

It was the same bright blue as the one Qin Mengya had been wearing, and the material felt soft and form-fitting to the touch.

"It's worth a thousand per class; the uniforms they issue are quite high-end, much better than the school uniforms."

After changing, Meng Chuan arrived at the training ground of the Infinite Martial Arts Hall and stood beside Wang Yue and Qin Mengya.

In the center of the training ground, Liu Ru stood wearing a deep blue martial arts uniform, distinct from the students.

Her handsome features were devoid of any makeup, and even the martial arts uniform couldn't hide her long legs.

Liu Ru cupped her fists toward the group and said:

"Today is my third day at the Infinite Martial Arts Hall. There are still many new faces I haven't seen before, so I will introduce myself once more."

"Hello everyone, I am the new instructor, Liu Ru. I am currently a registered disciple of the Hall Master, a practitioner of the Xingyi Sect, and at the sixth stage of Blood Qi."

"I am proficient in the Taiyi Three Talents Stance. If you have any questions regarding Xingyi, you are all welcome to seek me out for study and discussion."

After listening to Liu Ru's self-introduction, Meng Chuan was curious about one thing.

Where was the Hall Master?

A mere sixth-stage instructor alone couldn't justify a price of one thousand per class.

Just as he was thinking this, a middle-aged man draped in a mysterious black robe walked in.

His stride was like that of a dragon or a tiger, radiating an indescribable, majestic aura.

After standing still with his hands behind his back beside Liu Ru, he scanned the entire room with a sharp gaze.

Everyone in the room, except for Meng Chuan, immediately lowered their heads when they met his eyes.

The person who had arrived was none other than the Hall Master of the Infinite Martial Arts Hall.

[Qianyuan Thunder Movement · Luo Guanyun]!

"Are you... the new little doll?"

Luo Guanyun looked at Meng Chuan, the only person in the room who dared to meet his gaze.

"Greetings, Hall Master. This is my first day here. My name is Meng Chuan."

Meng Chuan stood with his fists cupped, looking the Hall Master in the eye, generous and neither servile nor overbearing.

A martial practitioner must have courage and be willing to recommend themselves; if one is afraid of this and that, they might as well go home and farm—what kind of martial arts are they even practicing?

"Not bad, your foundation is solid. Since it's your first day here, kid, let me tell you something.

For every 10 classes you sign up for, you get one hour of private coaching from me. Private sessions must be booked in advance; just talk to Liu Ru, and she'll schedule you in."

Luo Guanyun spoke with a thick local accent that sounded quite spirited.

After finishing with Meng Chuan, he walked away, followed closely by a student who had booked a private session for that morning.

"My sixty classes cost sixty thousand, which means sixty thousand yuan for six hours of instruction?"

The earning power of a Martial Artist shocked Meng Chuan once again.

"Those who don't know how to stand in the Taiyi Three Talents Stance, or those who know how but haven't mastered the basics yet, raise your hands so I can see."

Most of the people raised their hands, including Meng Chuan and Wang Yue, while Qin Mengya had already mastered the basics of the Taiyi Three Talents Stance.

"Alright, the minority follows the majority. Today, we'll start with stance training. Those who have already mastered it can listen while you practice; perhaps you'll gain some new insights."

"First, I want to explain to everyone what stance training is."

"Stance training is the foundation of martial arts cultivation. As the saying goes, 'Train martial arts without training your stance, and ten years of effort will be for nothing.'"

"Our Infinite Martial Arts Hall is a Xingyi Sect hall, and we teach the Xingyi Stance Technique. All Xingyi martial arts in the world, even the true ultimate techniques, originate from the Xingyi stance—the Taiyi Three Talents Stance."

"Today, I will briefly break down the introductory stance of the Taiyi Three Talents Stance for you all. New students can come to me after class to receive the full illustrated guide for the stance."

"The Taiyi Three Talents Stance, broadly speaking, is the unification of Heaven, Earth, and Man."

"When applied to the individual, Heaven is the head, Earth is the hands, and Man is the feet. The unification of the head, hands, and feet is the San Ti Shi. Therefore, the Taiyi Three Talents Stance is also known as the San Ti Stance."

"When standing in the Taiyi Three Talents Stance, you must pay attention to these two points: the body must be upright and the qi must flow smoothly, and the spirit must be gathered and guarded within. Upright body and smooth qi means..."

Listening to Liu Ru's endless stream of words, some students who had never practiced the Taiyi Three Talents Stance, including Meng Chuan, felt a bit dazed.

The content was too profound; to those who hadn't even entered the door, it sounded like gibberish.

However, Meng Chuan understood one thing: the foundation of all Xingyi martial arts was the [Taiyi Three Talents Stance]. He quickly raised his hand to interrupt Liu Ru.

"Teacher Liu, does the National Compulsory Basic Fist Technique belong to Xingyi martial arts?"

Hearing Meng Chuan's question, many people in the room cast surprised glances his way.

They hadn't expected anyone here to ask about "kid's boxing." Qin Mengya, who knew Meng Chuan well, covered her mouth and giggled incessantly.