The few of them exited the Martial Arts Association and stood at its main entrance. Fang Ping placed his duffel bag into the car, intending to bid farewell and leave. He still had many questions to ask Wang Jinyang.
However, he was stopped by Zhang Haoran. Zhao Xuemei was also called to a halt.
Zhang Haoran said impatiently, "Can't you see I'm severely injured? Fang Ping, hurry up and drive. Junior Sister, help me into the car."
Zhao Xuemei said nothing, helping Zhang Haoran into the car. Fang Ping saw that Zhang Haoran had stopped him, so he must have something to say. If there weren't others around, he would have at least teased him a bit.
The three got into the car. Fang Ping drove and asked, "There's no one else here now, so tell me what's up. Also, stop faking a severe injury to gain Junior Sister's sympathy."
Once in the car, Zhang Haoran no longer needed to pretend. But hearing Fang Ping's words, Zhang Haoran immediately retorted, "What do you know? Can I not pretend to be severely injured? With so many people watching, if I killed Liu Yongwen without a scratch, how would others see me? I still want a few days of peace."
Zhang Haoran then continued indignantly, "If it weren't for considering the teacher's Face, why would I bother so much? I would have just taken out a submachine gun and shot Liu Yongwen.
Yesterday, when I heard Zhao Xuemei say you were going to duel someone today, I brought all my gear. You little brat, you even dare to tease me! My heart is deeply wounded now."
Fang Ping continued to tease, "If your heart is wounded, there's nothing I can do. Let Junior Sister comfort your wounded heart."
Zhao Xuemei saw that Zhang Haoran was fine. The two of them were joking with her, but she didn't mind too much.
"Senior Brother, you're truly amazing. You even killed a Third Rank intermediate Martial Artist."
Zhang Haoran said smugly, "Of course! Otherwise, how could I be the Senior Brother? I'm not like your Second Senior Brother; I have real skill."
Fang Ping immediately protested, "Who's the Second Senior Brother?! You're the Second Senior Brother! Besides, I also killed two people today, okay?! How do I not have real skill?"
Chatting and laughing, the three arrived at the dormitory building and parked the car.
He gave Zhao Xuemei a knowing look.
Zhao Xuemei was quite perceptive. She immediately got out of the car, opened the door from the other side, and helped him out.
The three arrived at Zhang Haoran's dormitory and closed the door.
Fang Ping wasn't polite with him at all. He went to the refrigerator, took out three bottles of cola, threw one to each of them, and then sat down on the sofa, asking, "Can you tell me now? What exactly is it? Don't you know I have important matters to attend to? I'm telling you, if you delay my important business, you'll be largely responsible. You'll at least have to compensate me with a bottle of First Grade Qi and Blood Pill."
Zhang Haoran told them to wait. He walked towards the study, saying as he went, "What is it? Of course, it's a good thing. If you don't want it, you can leave now.
It'd be even better if you left; I could save some. Look how well I take care of Junior Sister. She even knows to care about me."
As he spoke, he entered the room and brought out an alloy knife and a long alloy staff. These were items Zhang Haoran had specifically kept when distributing the spoils of war earlier.
He gave the alloy knife to Fang Ping and the long alloy staff to Zhao Xuemei. He also threw each of them a bottle of First Grade Qi and Blood Pill.
Then he said, "These are the spoils of war from our raid on the branch that day. I specifically kept these two weapons for you.
How about it? Am I generous enough as your Senior Brother? I'm telling you, these are all D-grade alloy. Also, both of you should hurry up and Temper your Bones.
If you don't have enough Medicinal Pills, find me or our teacher. Our teacher is rich; as long as you make progress, asking her for some Qi and Blood Pills shouldn't be a big problem."
Zhao Xuemei immediately stood up and expressed her gratitude, holding the long alloy staff and the Qi and Blood Pill.
Zhang Haoran waved his hand and said, "We're fellow disciples; there's no need to be so polite. As the Senior Brother, it's my duty to take care of you two. Look, your Second Senior Brother isn't as polite with me."
At this point, Fang Ping couldn't help but complain, "Can we not mention the Second Senior Brother?"
Zhang Haoran shrugged, "Alright, then, no mention of Second Senior Brother; let's call him Bajie."
"Get lost! Isn't that still Second Senior Brother?"
At this moment, Zhao Xuemei weakly asked, "Cultivating is one's own business; it relies on oneself. How can it rely on the teacher? It might not be appropriate to ask the teacher for Medicinal Pills."
Zhang Haoran said indifferently, "What's wrong with relying on the teacher? If you don't rely on the teacher, why did you become a disciple? Since you've already taken a teacher, don't always treat yourself as an outsider.
If you Cultivate faster, the teacher gains more Face. It's not about saving the teacher a few Qi and Blood Pills. Being stingy and having your Cultivation progress fall behind—that's what makes the teacher lose Face.
You can treat the teacher as your parent. Parents raise you, and you'll have to show filial piety to them in the future. But if you need anything during your growth, you can ask the teacher. The teacher won't refuse reasonable requests."
Seeing Zhao Xuemei and Fang Ping looking thoughtful.
Zhang Haoran knew Fang Ping still had something to do and said to him, "Alright, you've got the stuff, now scram. I know you still have something to do with Wang Jinyang. I can tell from your expression. Your Senior Brother, I've been so good to you, yet I haven't heard you call me Senior Brother once."
Fang Ping said mockingly, "You want me to call you Senior Brother? Sure, Second Senior Brother!"
Zhang Haoran had originally thought Fang Ping would finally let go of his integrity.
But upon hearing "Second Senior Brother," his Face immediately darkened.
Zhang Haoran saw Fang Ping and Zhao Xuemei off. He returned to his room, took a bath, and changed his clothes. Then he directly teleported to the Trading Square.
He was indeed still somewhat injured, though not severely.
At the Trading Square, he utilized the rich energy there to accelerate his healing.
The Martial Arts School from the Nine Yin Manual was indeed quite impressive. This was his first time using the healing section of the Nine Yin Manual.
However, the effect was surprisingly good. According to Zhang Haoran's estimation, the internal shock injuries should heal completely within three days at most.
In fact, he could fight now without any problems.
Even Cultivating Tempering Bones was not a big issue.
But Breakthrough in Realm was not possible. For a Breakthrough in Realm, it's best to adjust one's state to the optimal level.
There were cases of Breakthrough while injured or during battle, but they always left behind various hidden dangers.
He wasn't in a hurry now. Breaking through a few days earlier or later wasn't a big deal.
Zhang Haoran Cultivated the Nine Yin Manual's healing section while summarizing the experiences and lessons from today's battle.
Today's fight with Liu Yongwen certainly increased his experience, but there were also many lessons.
Although he had already reached Major Achievement in the Elementary section of Chang Sheng Swordplay.
He still hadn't fully grasped its essence.
The first sword, which shattered Liu Yongwen's shoulder, was a sword technique Zhang Haoran had summarized himself.
In reality, it was a thrust combined with Qi Gathering, condensation, and explosion. This change was referenced from other Martial Arts School.
Although it couldn't achieve the one-hit kill of Chang Sheng Swordplay.
His thrust pursued speed.
Because many times, it's not about unleashing the strongest sword to solve the problem.
At least he couldn't do it.
And sometimes, it also depends on the situation. Taking today's battle as an example, if Zhang Haoran had unleashed 200 cards of Qi and Blood, killing Liu Yongwen with one sword would have been no problem.
But his own problem would have been huge; how many pairs of eyes would have been staring at him?
So, the more responsive moves, the better. Ultimate moves are essential, but one cannot rely solely on them.
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