Aisafu's Plans

"Sure!"

"Agreed." Xis and Carl exchanged a glance and agreed without hesitation.

"These children are our future. We can't let resource issues hold them back."

The rest had no objections either. They were all administrators of the school, and for a mid-sized school like theirs, once the head spoke, the matter was essentially settled.

"Very well. Next, let's discuss something else."

Once the simple matter had been settled, Aisafu's expression grew serious. "Regarding the disciples' training, I think Mu Yang can begin learning some of the school's qigong techniques ahead of schedule."

"Senior Brother Aisafu, you mean... letting Mu Yang begin studying qigong early?"

The others were taken aback by his words. Although one important reason for their gathering today was to discuss the school's succession, none of them had expected Aisafu to suggest letting Mu Yang learn qigong ahead of time.

The school's inheritance was a matter of great importance. Though Tianxin Style could only be considered a mid-sized school in the martial arts world, it could not afford to be careless when it came to its legacy. And qigong cultivation methods were precisely the core inheritance of any school.

It could be said that only after mastering qigong cultivation could one become a pillar of Tianxin Style. Unfortunately, over several consecutive generations, few Tianxin Style disciples had achieved much in qigong cultivation, so those pillars had effectively collapsed by half.

"Letting Mu Yang begin qigong cultivation now... isn't that a little early?" Xis paused. "He's only fourteen. Qigong cultivation places extremely high demands on the body. Can his body withstand it?"

The early stages of Tianxin Style were all about building a foundation for later qigong cultivation. The more solid that foundation was, the more effective subsequent qigong cultivation would be. The people present had all begun qigong cultivation only after turning thirty, because without a powerful physique, it was simply impossible to condense qigong within the body. They might even be injured by qigong's unique energy.

Not everyone had a freakish physique like Son Goku's!

That was why Xis was worried about Aisafu's plan to pass on the school's qigong inheritance to Mu Yang so soon.

"It's not too early. Mu Yang has built an extremely solid physical foundation. I think he'll be fine." Aisafu made his position clear.

Aisafu was very satisfied with his disciple. Tough, tenacious, unyielding, and possessed of fairly good talent—he had watched Mu Yang's performance over this period and had come to regard him as his true successor. Mu Yang's progress over the past year in particular had allowed him to witness the rise of a martial arts prodigy.

"If Senior Brother Aisafu thinks it's feasible, then I have no objection," Carl said.

"Mu Yang is an excellent child. I agree as well," Yula said.

"Fine."

"Agreed."

The remaining people voiced their opinions one after another. Without exception, they all supported letting Mu Yang begin the school's qigong cultivation now. Seeing that everyone agreed, Xis shrugged helplessly. "All right, I agree too. Tsk, tsk. Beginning qigong inheritance at fourteen—this must be the earliest on record, right?"

All six elders approved unanimously.

"Then it's settled. We'll arrange a time tomorrow to formally teach Mu Yang our school's qigong." Once the matter was decided, a smile appeared on Aisafu's face.

"Oh, right. There's also Meixia's matter. I just received a reply from Superpower Academy in the southern region."

"Oh? How did it go? Was she accepted?" Upon hearing that Aisafu had received a reply from Superpower Academy in the southern region, Carl and the others looked curious.

Superpower Academy was an extremely mysterious place on Earth. No one knew how long it had existed. It was said to be the cradle of psychics, and it also had a Transformation Kindergarten under its wing, which was quite famous as well. When Meixia awakened her Psychic Power, Aisafu had considered contacting Superpower Academy on her behalf. Now, at last, they had received a response.

"She was accepted!" Aisafu looked at their expressions and nodded with a smile. "Starting in the second half of the year, Meixia will be a student of Superpower Academy."

"Wonderful! Our school has suddenly produced two geniuses. Once Mu Yang and Meixia grow up, perhaps Tianxin Style will rise to its peak once again."

"Exactly!"

At this moment, whether it was Yula, Xis, or the others, they were all in high spirits, as though they could already see the day their school rose to prominence.

The next day.

After receiving his teacher's notice, Mu Yang arrived at his teacher's home early in the morning.

Aisafu had just finished breakfast and was resting his mind in the backyard. Meanwhile, Meixia was still washing up under the urging of her mother, Alice. When she saw Mu Yang arrive, Meixia hastily washed her face and rushed out before even drying her hair. Droplets clung to the tips of her dark green hair, while several strands stuck to her fair, creamy cheeks.

"Senior Brother, you're here." Meixia was delighted.

"Mm." Mu Yang smiled and nodded. After wiping the droplets from the ends of her hair, he turned and greeted his martial aunt. Although Alice was an ordinary person who did not know martial arts, she usually helped care for the disciples' meals, so all of them respected her greatly.

"Martial Aunt, where is Teacher?"

Alice walked over with a smile. "Your teacher is in the backyard. Wait here a moment—I'll go get him."

With that, Alice put down what she was doing and went to the backyard to call Aisafu. Aisafu soon came over. Seeing his teacher approach, Mu Yang was about to greet him, but when his gaze fell upon him, his whole body suddenly trembled. His teacher seemed different today.

Compared with usual, a sharp, chilling aura seemed to permeate his entire body.

Mu Yang stared at Aisafu without blinking, his eyes filled with confusion.

Aisafu laughed heartily and nodded approvingly. "Come, we're going to the training ground in the Da Qingshan Mountains. Several of your elders are already waiting there." He then glanced at his daughter, Meixia. "Meixia, you come too. It'll be good for you to broaden your horizons."

"The training ground in the Da Qingshan Mountains?"

Mu Yang froze for a moment, not knowing what his teacher was planning, but he still nodded.

Meixia leaned closer and asked, "Senior Brother, do you know what Father is going to do?"

Mu Yang shook his head. "You don't even know, so how could I?"

Meixia thought that made sense. She murmured in agreement and followed alongside Aisafu and Mu Yang as the three of them headed toward the rear of the Da Qingshan Mountains.