Chapter 124: Martial Arts Class

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Zhang Yuanqing hurriedly took a taxi and rushed to Fujiawang. He swiped his card at the security check, entered the residential area, and arrived at a luxurious villa.

As soon as he entered the villa, he saw Ling Jun, dressed in loose clothing, shorts, and flip-flops, quietly hiding under a landscape tree, hugging the tree trunk with both hands, murmuring something.

Zhang Yuanqing looked in the direction Ling Jun was facing and noticed a lush vine winding around a smartphone. The camera was aimed at a window of the villa, constantly adjusting its angle, as if capturing something.

"What are you doing? Are you secretly filming a bunny girl taking a bath?" Zhang Yuanqing approached and asked.

"What's there to secretly film?" Ling Jun turned around and hushed, "Keep your voice down. I'm capturing trending headlines."

Is there anything more worth filming than a slender-waisted, long-legged, and well-endowed young lady taking a bath? If there is, it would be this guy filming a pig bathing, just like Fu Qingyang, part of the abstinence club.

Zhang Yuanqing wanted to ask more, but Ling Jun waved him away. "You do your thing, don't stand here, or you'll be discovered."

He had no choice but to turn around and enter the villa through the stone path laid out on the lawn.

Following the familiar path, he reached the study, lightly knocked twice, and pushed open the brown double wooden doors.

As the wooden doors opened, Zhang Yuanqing heard the familiar and comforting "thud thud" sound.

In the luxuriously decorated study, the first thing he saw was the curly-haired Teddy bear sitting on the desk, followed by the brand new and petite red dancing shoes.

At this moment, the red dancing shoes were fiercely attacking the Teddy bear.

"Bang, bang, bang."

They kicked and stomped, alternating between left and right, as if they were annoying and tireless flies.

Maybe it was an illusion, but Zhang Yuanqing felt that the Elder Dog looked completely disheartened at the moment.

On the guest sofa, Fu Qingyang, Guan Ya, and Jiang Jingwei were sitting, with the red-haired girl watching the show, laughing continuously.

Guan Ya tightly pursed her lips, enduring it with difficulty.

Fu Qingyang still had his poker face, but his gaze remained fixed on the Elder Dog, never leaving for a moment, unwilling to budge.

The Elder Dog had triggered the lethal rule of the red dancing shoes. It was indeed a rule-based prop, and even the Elder Dog couldn't resolve it. However, it could be seen that the Elder Dog was a dignified and decent strongman who would rather endure the harassment of the red dancing shoes than engage in an awkward dance.

Zhang Yuanqing took a deep breath and forcibly suppressed the laughter that was about to burst out.

As he pushed open the door to the study, Fu Qingyang and the others looked over. The Elder Dog suddenly glared with a sharp gaze, full of killing intent, directed at Yuanqing.

Zhang Yuanqing lowered his head and respectfully saluted, "Thank you, Elder, for coming all the way to Beijing to help me resolve the issue with the prop. I will surely repay you in the future."

Looking at such a respectful and obedient subordinate, the Elder Dog didn't know how to vent his anger. At this moment, the red dancing shoes kicked him in the face again.

The Elder Dog's eyes blazed with fury.

Zhang Yuanqing bowed again, saying, "Thank you, Elder."

The Elder Dog said in a deep voice, "Retrieve this broken prop."

"Understood!" Zhang Yuanqing breathed a sigh of relief and looked at the red dancing shoes. "No more disturbing the Elder."

He secretly issued a summon to it.

The red dancing shoes, responding to its owner's call, stopped the attack and bounced over to its owner.

It's worth mentioning that once a prop recognized its owner, the owner could actively cancel or interrupt the red dancing shoes' attack. This was a power granted by the spiritual realm.

Zhang Yuanqing was about to put away the red dancing shoes when he suddenly received a message: "Would you like to dance with me? If you're willing, please step in place."

Oh no, I forgot that I hadn't paid the price for the last use. Zhang Yuanqing looked at the Elder Dog and said, "Elder, I need to step away for a moment."

"No need," the Elder Dog said indifferently. "Dance right here."

This is revenge!!

Zhang Yuanqing immediately looked at Fu Qingyang, "Captain, can you back me up?"

Fu Qingyang averted his gaze.

Guan Ya quietly took out her phone and started recording.

"Dance?" Jiang Jingwei was excited, "I want to see, I want to see!"

Sure, why not? I've danced publicly before, and I'm the heir to my uncle's legacy. Zhang Yuanqing took a step back with his left foot, raised his toe, and performed a bow.

Immediately, the study echoed with the sound of tapping feet.

A few minutes later, the red dancing shoes finished its dance, satisfyingly bowed, and dissipated into red light.

The Elder Dog was pleased and said, "You can leave for now. I have something to discuss with Yuanqing."

Fu Qingyang immediately stood up and passed by his subordinates. He nodded slightly, expressing his approval of his dancing skills. "Well done."

Zhang Yuanqing replied with a smile.

Guan Ya raised her phone and smiled with a mischievous look.

Zhang Yuanqing grabbed her hand and said, "I have one request: don't let Yuan Ting know about this."

Fu Qingyang stopped in his tracks and glanced at their intertwined hands.

Zhang Yuanqing quickly let go.

After Jiang Jingwei left as well, the Elder Dog spoke in a deep voice, "During my visit to Beijing, I learned some information from Elder Sun. He said he encountered the Three Dao Mountain Goddess in the Night Realm and learned the reason she's looking for you."

Zhang Yuanqing's heart skipped a beat.

The Elder Dog continued, "He hopes you'll sell the item that contains the Three Dao Mountain Goddess's Yang soul. Are you willing?"

The function of the Exorcising Demon Staff is to purify and exorcise, but it comes with significant consequences and can be easily traced by the old fogies.

If the Taiyi Sect can offer a replacement for the Exorcising Demon Staff and include other valuable items, including cash, Zhang Yuanqing would consider selling it. It's like the Fallen Holy Grail; it may be of high level, but it doesn't have much use for him, so converting it into benefits he can use now would be ideal.

Exchange it for several powerful props and take down Li Xianzong.

Zhang Yuanqing pondered, wondering what price to ask if he were to sell it.

The Elder Dog nodded in approval. "Don't worry about it. I've already refused on your behalf. The Yang soul of the Three Dao Mountain Goddess is a rare treasure. You're a Night Realm God, and it will have great use for you in the future. He thought he could just say 'name your price' and take away this treasure?"

"Elder, what did you say?"

"The Yang soul of the Three Dao Mountain Goddess is a rare treasure."

"No, did you say, 'name your price'?" Zhang Yuanqing regretted it; he was willing to sell it at a high price.

The Elder Dog was taken aback, pretending not to notice his eagerness, and continued, "You not wanting to sell is normal. The Yang soul of the Three Dao Mountain Goddess has three major uses: first, to craft high-level props; second, when you reach the level of a Dominator in the future, you can use it to negotiate with that goddess; third, as a last resort, you can manipulate and enslave her."

"In other words, once you reach the Dominator level, you can become a formidable force using that item."

This is why he refused Elder Sun's offer. He gambled that if Yuanqing can ascend to the Dominator level, the Five Elements Alliance would have another top-tier fighter.

Enslave the old fogey.

Suddenly, Zhang Yuanqing didn't want to sell it anymore and said, "But I'm afraid I can't keep it secure."

The Elder Dog said, "If you're worried about Taiyi Sect secretly seizing it, don't be. Elders of my level wouldn't engage in such behavior, and the Five Elements Alliance wouldn't allow it. However, you should be cautious of the Midnight Rose."

"As for the spiritual realm, that's indeed a problem. You can temporarily hand over the item to the branch for safekeeping, and when your rank is sufficient, you can take it back. Of course, the choice is yours."

Handing it over is the safest option, with the Elder's endorsement, the official authorities wouldn't dare to take my prop, or else they'll face consequences. But this way, I lose a powerful prop. Currently, it seems that the Five Elements Alliance doesn't have any Dominator-level props for the Night Realm God; they're all substitutions for the Exorcising Demon Staff.

In the spiritual realm, as long as I don't encounter a copy influenced by the old fogies like the Golden Water Amusement Park, there shouldn't be a problem.

Zhang Yuanqing said, "I'll consider it."

First floor, the martial arts room.

Wearing a white practice suit, Zhang Yuanqing followed Guan Ya's instructions, doing simple stretching exercises.

The Night Realm God had granted him a powerful physique and decent flexibility. Now, he could easily do leg splits without worrying about injuring himself.

Guan Ya and Jiang Jingwei were also dressed in white practice suits. One was a young woman, and the other a little girl, both high in beauty and with great figures, pleasing to the eye.

"Jingwei, why are you here?" Zhang Yuanqing asked, looking at the red-haired girl.

"I'm here to spar with Sister Guan Ya. Isn't it more fun than going to school or work?" Jiang Jingwei said excitedly. She didn't want to sit in the office anymore.

Zhang Yuanqing raised an eyebrow, "Who's better, you or Guan Ya?"

"No need for abilities, in terms of fighting, I've never beaten her," Jiang Jingwei admitted honestly.

Seems like Elder Siji's martial arts skills are stronger than I thought. Jingwei can't compete with her.

Guan Ya sat on the floor, legs together, body leaning forward, easily gripping the soles of her pink feet. If her neckline were any lower, Zhang Yuanqing would be in for a treat.

As she stretched, she said, "Although you're a rookie, we'll skip the strength training. There are countless martial arts styles, both domestic and foreign. Let me start by teaching you free combat; it's the most suitable for you at this stage. When your skills improve, and if you're still interested in martial arts, I'll teach you more styles."

"That sounds like you're skilled in many martial arts styles?" Zhang Yuanqing raised an eyebrow.

Guan Ya maintained her forward posture and smiled, "I was forced to be. The Fu family is a heartless big family, raising children like guinea pigs. The children of the same generation are always in competition, whether it's in academics, combat, swordsmanship..."

"Do you mean you're skilled in various martial arts styles too?" Zhang Yuanqing asked.

"Beaten by me, they become nothing," Guan Ya chuckled. "When I was a child, I was often sick and weak, and my talent was poor. The adults said I had no future and just gave up on this child. Let's not talk about my dark history."

"Poor talent? The most outstanding young people in the Five Elements Alliance, among those below the Dominator level, you're one of the strongest. Poor talent?" Zhang Yuanqing thought, "It seems that Fu Qingyang had a 'don't underestimate young people' childhood."

After finishing stretching, Zhang Yuanqing was eager to start. "Sister Guan Ya, shall we begin?"

Guan Ya flexed her waist and stood up straight. "To quickly improve your combat skills, we won't use skills. Let's start."

Zhang Yuanqing hesitated, "Free combat means there are no restrictions?"

Guan Ya nodded, "Winning is the only criterion. Are you planning to follow rules when fighting an opponent?"

As the sun set, three hours later, Zhang Yuanqing left the martial arts room and arrived in the lobby.

On the first floor, the luxurious sofas, Lingjun was chatting and laughing with two bunny girls. When Zhang Yuanqing came out, Lingjun and the bunny girls fell silent.

Lingjun was shocked by Zhang Yuanqing's pitiful state, "The left side of your face is swollen like a pig's head."

"Guan Ya did it," Zhang Yuanqing replied.

"What about the right side?" Lingjun asked.

"Jingwei did that one."

"Even though the Night Realm God has strong regenerative abilities, she shouldn't have treated you so harshly," Lingjun said angrily.

"It's not like that. Guan Ya said she'd teach me free combat, and she made it clear that winning is the only goal, with no rules. So, I used a move called the 'Dragon Claw Grab,' which is a lost martial arts technique from the Jianghu."

"In that case, you're not in the wrong."

"But I didn't get to touch her."

"Why did Jingwei hit you? Did you use the 'Dragon Claw Grab' on her too?"

"I mean, do I look like a pervert? I just said one thing: 'The minotaurs must die.'"

"Oh, so she didn't beat you to death. It means she still loves you."

At that moment, the bunny girls brought over a feast prepared for him to replenish his energy, including black pepper steak, sausages, sunny-side-up eggs, desserts, fruits, energy drinks, and more.

Zhang Yuanqing stopped chatting and wolfed down the food.

In the fading twilight, Zhang Yuanqing put on a duckbill cap and mask, concealing himself thoroughly, and sneaked back into his home.

He entered his password, unlocked the anti-theft door, and heard the sounds of his grandmother preparing dinner in the kitchen.

"Grandma, I ate outside already. I have homework to do tonight, so please don't disturb me," Zhang Yuanqing called out.

"You should have told me earlier. I made too much dinner tonight," his grandmother scolded.

"Take it to Uncle then; he's always well-fed," Zhang Yuanqing suggested.

His grandmother thought it made sense and stopped being angry.

Closing the bedroom door, Zhang Yuanqing opened his messaging app and glanced at it.

Three hours ago, Xie Lingxi had sent him a series of crying emojis.

Zhang Yuanqing replied, "I've been practicing combat lately. Wait until my martial arts skills are perfected, big brother."

Xie Lingxi quickly responded, "After your martial arts skills are perfected, are you going to seek revenge for me?"

Zhang Yuanqing replied, "No, I'm going to beat you up along with her."

Xie Lingxi sent another series of crying emojis.

Zhang Yuanqing put down his phone and walked to the full-length mirror by the window, grinning.

The swelling on his face had subsided, but his internal injuries hadn't fully healed. His waist and chest ached slightly, possibly some organ damage.

"Really, she went so hard on me. She talks about sharing a room with me, wanting to practice the 'Binding Chicken Technique' with me, and then when I showed a slight interest in her exaggerated pectoral muscles, she beat me up."

But Guan Ya did teach him some useful things. His main problem was that he only knew how to use fists and feet when fighting. If he didn't make use of his knees, elbows, and shoulders properly, he would expose himself as a rookie when facing a skilled opponent.

Golden Water Amusement Park.

In the dark night, the amusement park sparkled with a dreamlike radiance. A golden light streaked across the deep night sky, forming a beautiful ancient woman. Her appearance was exquisite, her cheeks outlined a perfect face shape, her nose was delicate, and her lips were sensuous.

In the night breeze, her skirt and black hair fluttered gracefully, like a fairy.

Three Dao Mountain Goddess glanced at the amusement park's entertainment facilities below, where six small ants were riding a roller coaster with their eyes closed.

She withdrew her gaze, not bothering to look further, and descended with her golden light to the eerie ancient mansion.

A  stagnant aura hung in the air here, and vengeful spirits from the haunted house crawled on the ground, shivering.

A dense Yin energy surged from the depths of the mansion and stopped about three yards away from the Three Dao Mountain Goddess. Vaguely, a figure in a wedding dress bowed to her.

The Three Dao Mountain Goddess asked, "Have you found the person I asked you to look for?"

(End of this chapter)

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