Precognition, Strange Bird, Fresh Blood

"Your fighting skills have improved again."

"I've just gotten a bit stronger lately."

Fang Ming smiled gently. An apprentice came up and draped a coat over his shoulders. The coat covered his muscles, making it impossible to tell that he had just fought four opponents unharmed.

His harmless appearance actually makes him seem like the one who needs to exercise.

Stepping off the ring, Fang Ming walked straight toward Aurora.

"They've arrived?"

He walked up to Aurora and greeted the petite girl.

Aurora didn't know what to say, so she just nodded.

The coach who had just spoken walked over, looked at Aurora, and asked Fang Ming:

"This is the 'disciple' you rented this entire floor for, the one you wanted to give special training to?"

"Well, I guess so."

"An interesting girl, one who makes you see her in a new light..."

The brown-haired coach stared at Aurora with a scrutinizing gaze, and Aurora, feeling his gaze, immediately glared back at him, like an enraged cub.

"Wow, don't be nervous, I mean no harm." The coach then realized what was happening and spoke to Aurora in Americas Language. However, seeing the wariness in Aurora's eyes, the coach smiled helplessly and then said to Fang Ming:

"It seems this young lady doesn't quite like me here. I'll be leaving now. Fang, this entire floor is yours."

"Thanks, Jack. I'll pay you back later."

"Hehe, I don't care about the payment, I just hope you can teach me a few of your unique skills later..."

"No problem."

Fang Ming readily agreed and watched the coach leave.

Aside from a limited number of apprentices responsible for maintaining this floor's facilities, only Fang Ming and Aurora remained on this entire floor.

(... We still don't know what my cousin does for a living.)

(This club... I vaguely remember it. It seems to be the largest fighting club in the Americas District? I heard that simply having money isn't enough to get into this club.)

(My cousin is a world-renowned writer, so it's normal for him to be qualified.)

(No, I should say that given his abilities, it would be abnormal if he weren't qualified! So the question is, why would my cousin, a writer, need to learn so many martial arts?)

(You guys don't know enough. Go check the official encyclopedia; your cousin knows much more than just this!)

With the help of a skill proficiency cheat, Fang Ming knows far more than just these skills; what's being shown on Sky Screen today is merely the tip of the iceberg.

Even this small part is enough to shock the audience.

Aurora was unaware of all this; she was simply looking at the club in the Sky Screen, curious about something else:

"Why didn't the older man train me at the club in real life?"

In reality, Fang Ming only conducted combat training for Aurora in her warehouse and did not take her to places like clubs where "high society" people would go.

Kelly thought for a moment and replied, "Perhaps it's because Mr. Fang Ming in the Sky Screen doesn't know you're Magical Girls?"

"Huh? But didn't he talk to Xiao Bai? He should know by now, right?"

"... Then I'm not entirely sure."

Kelly on the phone gently shook her head, indicating that she didn't know what was going on either.

The reason behind this is probably only known to Fang Ming himself.

In reality, there are two reasons why Fang Ming didn't bring Aurora to the club. One is because of his connection with Sky Screen. He is now a globally renowned figure, and going to the club would only bring him trouble.

Another point is that, in reality, he doesn't sacrifice too many fighting skills to enhance his magic and suppress the erosion, unlike the character in the Sky Screen.

Perhaps because he had Sky Screen too many of his fighting skills and other advanced abilities, he lacked confidence in teaching Magical Girls, which is why he chose to go to the club.

In reality, he doesn't have that concern.

"... Uncle, who exactly are you?"

After the coach left, Aurora frowned and asked Fang Ming.

Fang Ming blinked and smiled, saying, "I thought after I introduced myself, you would go back and investigate me..."

"I know you're a writer, but..." Aurora looked at the arena, recalling the scene of Fang Ming unharmed, and the scene of him taking on more than a dozen opponents when he saved her last time. Her expression became strange.

"... But is the author really that good at fighting?"

"These are just some of my 'little hobbies'."

Fang Ming pinched his fingers, making a gesture as if he had just lost a market in a certain region. Then he looked at the rather hesitant Aurora and asked, "What? You don't trust me?"

It wasn't that she was worried; ever since he saved Aurora yesterday, Aurora knew he was a good person.

Besides, even if Fang Ming really had some ulterior motive towards her, her Magical Girls fists were not to be underestimated.

Aurora had only one concern.

"I... I don't think I have that much money to pay you to teach me..."

Aurora said, sounding quite guilty.

If it were just an ordinary, relatively skilled older man, Aurora could probably use some money from her savings to hire him to teach her.

But now... the uncle is powerful, rich, and a world-renowned figure. Aurora is worried that her money might not be enough to hire him.

It's rare to see Aurora looking guilty; this expression, as if she's afraid of doing something wrong, is more in line with her current age.

Fang Ming was in a good mood and couldn't help but laugh, saying:

"Haha, don't worry, my price isn't high, there are just some additional conditions."

"Additional conditions?"

Aurora looked up, both puzzled and wary.

The 'additional conditions' Fang Ming mentioned reminded her of the 'conditions' those shameless guys had made when she was choosing an address for the Skoll Gang.

This made Aurora very wary.

She decided that if Fang Ming actually brought up any disgusting conditions later, she would immediately transform into Magical Girls, beat him up, and then erase his memory!

But contrary to Aurora's expectations, Fang Ming said to Aurora very seriously:

"Yes, there's an additional condition: if you really want to learn martial arts from me, then you'll be my nominal disciple. As a nominal disciple, you must abide by the 'rules of the sect' that I set before I will impart my abilities to you."

"A disciple in name only? What's that?"

"You can look it up yourself. I'll give you time to think about it."

Fang Ming spoke, he walked to the side and began adjusting the nearby fitness equipment to ensure that Aurora could use it safely.

Aurora and Kelly were searching for information on the registered disciples.

A few minutes later, after learning about the situation, Aurora stroked her chin and said:

"Simply put, I'm just a figurehead under him, and I have to follow his rules. I can't even learn his most powerful fighting techniques?"

"According to the information, if you want to learn all his skills, you have to acknowledge him as your 'master' and become his personal disciple..."

"... Huh? Does that mean I'm going to become his daughter?!"

"Well, although there's a tradition in Central Continent District that says 'a teacher for a day is a father for life'... that's just a metaphor, it doesn't mean you've actually become his daughter..."

"Hmm..."

Aurora sat cross-legged on the floor and began to ponder deeply.

She came to Fang Ming to learn martial arts, not just to learn the basics, but to learn the real skills Fang Ming possessed!

Therefore, being a "disciple in name only" is absolutely out of the question, but being a "personal disciple"... having to acknowledge a stranger as her father is still a bit uncomfortable for Aurora.

For a moment, she hesitated.

(Tsk tsk tsk, my cousin really knows how to have fun.)

(By establishing a master-disciple relationship with Aurora, it will be easier to investigate this Magical Girls, Aurora.)

(But Aurora doesn't seem too keen... tsk, I also want to become my cousin's disciple!)

(Coach! Oh no, Master! I want to learn martial arts!!)

(www, Aurora probably doesn't quite understand your thoughts due to the cultural differences between East and West.)

People in the Americas District don't practice the idea of "a teacher for a day is a father for life." Fang Ming's "tradition" from the Central Continent District is somewhat difficult for little Aurora.

But after Aurora and Kelly inside the Sky Screen discussed it seriously for a while, they actually made that decision.

Aurora is willing to become Fang Ming's nominal disciple and is willing to work hard to become his personal disciple!

Chapter 227 Precognition, Strange Bird, Blood

Aurora became Fang Ming's 'disciple', and thus began her days of suffering.

When Fang Ming was teaching Aurora fighting techniques, he didn't care whether she was a girl or not, and strictly followed his own teaching standards.

Even though Aurora's physical abilities far surpassed those of ordinary people, she was still no match for Fang Ming. For several days in a row, Aurora lost more often than she won.

No, you should say they never won!

On one occasion, Aurora even used her "Super Strength Magic," but instead of being defeated, she was knocked to the ground by the opponent's circular moves, and was beaten even more badly!

This made Aurora feel resentful, but it also ignited her fighting spirit.

She made a decision-

"I'm going to beat that old man to a pulp within two months! Make him beg for mercy on his knees!! Waaaaaah... Ouch, ouch, ouch..."

Inside the warehouse, Aurora, having finished a day of training, stood on the sofa with her hands on her hips, letting out a hearty laugh.

But as he laughed, he touched the bruises on his body that Fang Ming had given him, and he slumped back onto the sofa, crying out in pain.

Even with tears in her eyes, Aurora's 'ferocious' smile didn't fade.

She might actually have a talent for martial arts; in just a few days, she has grasped some of the essence of 'Style Combat Technique'.

Judging from her learning speed, it will only take her two months to master the current fighting techniques and completely overwhelm that damned coach with her 'Super Strength Magic'!

Aurora was full of fighting spirit and ready to fight Fang Ming to the end.

Kelly then poured cold water on her enthusiasm, saying:

"You're not even their personal disciple yet, are you sure they don't have even more powerful moves?"

"Uh..." Aurora's smile froze, but she immediately said confidently, "It's okay! With what I've learned and my magic, defeating him will be a piece of cake!"

"Needing to use magic to defeat ordinary people, Aurora, that's even more shameful..."

"Little K! Whose side are you on?!"

Unable to argue with Kelly, Aurora snapped Kelly.

Kelly smiled and put her phone away, then said to Aurora, "I was just telling the truth."

"Hmph! Just wait, tomorrow will be the day I strike back!"

After learning from Fang Ming for about a week, Aurora believed that she had grasped the essence of martial arts. Although she wouldn't be able to defeat Fang Ming, she certainly wouldn't be in as bad shape as before.

Moreover, she had watched various martial arts videos over the past few days and mastered some 'unique techniques,' so she was waiting to give Fang Ming a big surprise tomorrow.

Unfortunately, Kelly poured cold water on the idea a second time.

"It seems that won't work. Mr. Fang Ming said tonight that he has things to do tomorrow and the day after, and that we should go to the club for training on our own. The relevant schedule was just sent over."

"What's up?"

Aurora was puzzled.

Kelly pulled a news article from the search bar above Aurora's screen, enlarged it, and said:

"A book signing event? Mr. Fang Ming came to the Americas District this time specifically to hold a book signing event for his fans Americas District."

"I almost forgot, he's also a writer."

Aurora then remembered that Fang Ming was a well-known writer.

However, Fang Ming's combat prowess had always made her overlook this point.

Hearing Kelly mention the autograph session, Aurora stroked her smooth chin, suddenly becoming interested: