pertwk Chapter 203 There are no shortcuts in martial arts.
Chapter 203 There are no shortcuts in martial arts.
Chapter 203 There are no shortcuts in martial arts.
Wei Hongye turned his head and glanced at Chen Lie and the others, and couldn't help but be taken aback.
"Grandmaster Seed" refers to someone who is being cultivated as a Grandmaster by Dongchuan Province.
In a province, the seeds of a grandmaster are extremely rare; they are the most promising and talented among millions of young people.
Upon hearing this, Wei Ranran couldn't help but click her tongue in amazement.
It's true that birds of a feather flock together.
Each Grandmaster Seed member has their own circle of Grandmaster Seed members.
Chen Lie was able to quickly gather three guarantors by calling on his friends, while his own father had been busy with this matter for more than ten days, only to fail in the end.
"The information on all three identity plaques shows that the three people who vouched for your daughter are all Grandmaster Seed members of the Dongchuan Province Genius Group. There's no mistake about that."
The Martial Arts Association's manager quickly completed the guarantee procedures.
Then he said, "That's fine. The guarantors are all in place. I just need to submit it for review."
With three Grandmaster-level seed members jointly guaranteeing the application, the approval process will definitely go smoothly. Have your daughter prepare to apply for the Genius Team member assessment.
"Okay, then I'll head back now. I won't keep you from getting off work."
After saying goodbye to the acquaintance in charge, Wei Hongye walked towards his daughter and Chen Lie.
"Dad, look at you! You promised to contact them, but they all let you down. It's so embarrassing."
Wei Hongye ignored his daughter and went to Chen Lie: "Chen Lie, thank you so much for today."
Without further ado, I plan to host another banquet tonight to entertain the three of you.
"Chen Lie, would you do me the honor?"
Chen Lie glanced at Luo Zhixun and Tang Jiu'er, and seeing that they both shook their heads, he said, "Uncle Wei, there's no need for a banquet. Everyone is quite busy."
"You've helped me so much today, and I haven't even thanked you yet—"
"It was nothing, no need to thank me," Chen Lie said.
"What seems like a small favor to you actually took me more than ten days of running around doing."
"And then they messed up," Wei Ranran chimed in.
"You silly girl!" Wei Hongye couldn't help but say, "Your brother Chen Lie helped you so much, aren't you going to thank him?"
Wei Ranran looked at Chen Lie somewhat shyly: "Brother Chen Lie, thank you."
"It's nothing, no need to thank me."
"Well then, since you don't plan to attend the banquet, I'll take you back, you three students?" Wei Hongye said.
Luo Zhixun and Tang Jiu'er both refused, saying, "No need, we both have airships."
"Then Chen Lie, shall I take you back?" Wei Hongye asked again.
"Alright." Chen Lie nodded.
The group walked out of the Martial Arts Association building.
Before Luo Zhixun and Tang Jiu'er left, they said, "Chen Lie, the Dongchuan Province Genius Team's martial arts competition is coming up soon. You need to be well prepared and strive to achieve a good ranking."
"I see."
"Okay, goodbye!"
Luo Zhixun waved to Chen Lie, then turned and left.
"Take care, students. Thank you so much for your help this time."
Seeing Luo Zhixun and Tang Jiu'er about to leave, Wei Hongye thanked them again.
After Luo Zhixun and Tang Jiu'er left, Wei Hongye looked at Chen Lie and said, "Chen Lie, let me take you home."
"Okay." Chen Lie nodded.
After Chen Lie boarded Wei Hongye's airship, Wei Hongze specially arranged for his daughter to sit next to Chen Lie.
Wei Ranran felt a little embarrassed by her initial disdain, and she always avoided Chen Lie when sitting next to him.
Alas, he was arrogant before his time and obsequious afterward, a snob. In the end, he became the very thing he hated most.
After the airship took off, Wei Hongye said, "Chen Lie, you probably don't know what kind of relationship I have with your parents."
Let me tell you this: if it weren't for me, your parents wouldn't have met. Although your father and I are in a superior-subordinate relationship, we are practically brothers. Although we haven't been in touch much in recent years, our relationship hasn't faded.
Therefore, it's not an exaggeration at all for you and Ranran to call each other brother and sister.
Chen Lie said "Oh," and then added, "I see."
"After Ranran joins the provincial youth genius team in a few days, I'll need your help to take good care of her."
"I'll try my best," Chen Lie nodded.
Before long, Wei Hongye escorted Chen Lie to the gate of the Chen family's house and took him home.
When Wei Ranran saw Chen Lie's house, she seemed somewhat surprised, but she didn't say anything.
On the way back, on the airship, Wei Ranran couldn't help but ask, "Dad, what does Brother Chen Lie's family do?"
Looking at his house, it seems even worse than ours.
"Chen Lie's family background is average. For an ordinary family, they should be considered wealthy, but compared to us, it's almost worlds apart."
"Huh? How did he become a Grandmaster seed?" Wei Ranran asked curiously.
Have you ever heard of "a child from a poor family becoming a hero"?
Do you think people from ordinary families can't rise above their circumstances? Hundreds of years ago, there were children from poor families who became top scholars in the imperial examinations, let alone now.
"Wow, Chen Lie is amazing. Like Ji Lingxuan from Yunchuan, he comes from humble backgrounds but is able to overpower many children from powerful and wealthy families."
It's a pity that Brother Chen Lie isn't the martial arts champion of our Dongchuan Province; otherwise, that would be truly legendary.
"I never expected that your Uncle Chen's son would have such high talent in martial arts."
Although your Uncle Chen and I used to be very close, we've grown a bit distant after not seeing each other for so many years.
"If you and Chen Lie have the chance, you should get to know each other more. It won't do you any harm. You two are a good match in age, and who knows, you might even develop a relationship and become family."
Wei Ranran, who had been nodding, blushed when her father suddenly changed the subject: "Dad, what nonsense are you talking about!"
"Chen Lie is a year older than you, and he's already a potential Grandmaster. His Qi and Blood value is 2,000 calories, so he's not unworthy of you."
Besides, Dad is familiar with Chen Lie's parents and knows them well.
You don't think Chen Lie's family background is average, and that he's not good enough for you, do you?
"What do you mean by 'worthy' or 'unworthy'? How old am I? Besides, this is the golden age for martial arts training. Why waste time on this?"
"You're being disrespectful to your elders! I'm going to tell Mom when I get home!"
"Dad was just saying that, why are you taking it so seriously?"
"Hmph, you're talking nonsense, I'm ignoring you!"
After returning home, Chen Lie's parents gave him the martial arts treasures they had exchanged for their military merits that day.
The next morning, Wei Hongze and his family brought generous gifts to Chen Lie's house to express their gratitude.
"Gequn, Yuelan, thanks to Chen Lie yesterday, Ranran's assessment and approval went smoothly."
"Brother Wei, there's no need for you to make the trip. Chen Lie said it's just a small favor," Chen Gequn said from the front.
"Chen Lie's small favor was something that made me run around and worry for ten days. I wouldn't feel at ease if I didn't make a special trip."
Besides, Ranran will soon join the provincial youth prodigy team, and she and Chen Lie should have common topics to discuss. Our two families should definitely visit each other more often then.
"No problem!"
Chen Gequn responded with a smile.
Wei Ranran walked up to Chen Lie: "Hello, Brother Chen Lie!"
Chen Lie hummed in response: "Hello."
Chen Xingyao, who was standing behind the sofa, saw this scene and spat out a light sneer.
Just as the two were talking, there was a sudden knock on Chen Lie's door.
Feng Yuelan quickly got up and went to open the door.
Upon seeing the person entering through the door, Feng Yuelan showed a look of surprise.
"Second sister-in-law?"
Outside the door stood Chen Lie's second aunt, Chang Guirong, and Chen Ye.
"Yuelan, you promised your nephew last time, and today I've brought Xiaoye to fulfill that promise," Chang Guirong said with a familiar smile.
"What did I promise?" Feng Yuelan asked, puzzled.
Chang Guirong's face immediately hardened, and she said, "Yuelan, you're an honest person, there's no need for you to pretend to be confused when you know the truth, is there?"
Before we left the day before yesterday, you clearly promised your nephew that you would introduce him to the expert who would guide Chen Lie.
"This—when did I agree to that?"
Just as Feng Yuelan was at a loss, Wei Ranran's mother, Hu Weixia, suddenly asked a question.
"Yuelan, do you have guests?"
"She is Chen Lie's second aunt."
After Feng Yuelan finished speaking, she quickly invited Chang Guirong into her home.
"Hmm? You have guests?"
Chang Guirong was somewhat surprised to see the crowd in the living room.
However, she didn't feel that she had come at the wrong time. She said to Chen Ye, "Xiao Ye, go and say hello to your third uncle, cousin, and cousin."
Upon hearing this, Chen Ye quickly walked up to Chen Gequn and called out, "Third Uncle."
Then he addressed Chen Lie and Chen Xingyao as his cousin and cousin, respectively.
"Gequn, do you have guests at your home today?" Chang Guirong asked.
"Second sister-in-law, this is my former boss, Wei Hongye, also known as Wei He."
Chen Gequn then asked Chang Guirong, "Second Sister-in-law, what brings you to my house today?"
"Didn't Yuelan promise Xiaoye last time that she would help introduce him to a master who could guide Chen Lie?"
"We started yesterday, but no one was home, so we came again today," Chang Guirong said.
"What kind of expert are you introducing?" Wei Hongye asked curiously.
"Since you are Gequn's superior, I will speak frankly."
You know my nephew Chen Lie, right? He's a member of the Dongchuan Province's "Genius Team" now.
Wei Hongye, Hu Weixia, and the others nodded in agreement.
Chang Guirong said, "Actually, Chen Lie's aptitude for martial arts is not that good."
"Are you kidding me? Brother Chen Lie is a Grandmaster seed, a martial arts genius with over two thousand calories of Qi and Blood. Is that bad martial arts talent?"
Upon hearing this, Wei Ranran couldn't help but interject.
Chang Guirong looked at Wei Ranran: "And this is—"
"Oh, this is our daughter, Wei Ranran."
Hu Weixia said.
"Ranran—"
Chen Ye also noticed the sweet-looking girl behind Chen Lie, and a hint of amazement flashed in his eyes.
Then, recalling her two chance encounters at Chen Lie's house with Luo Zhixun, whose temperament was as elegant as a secluded orchid in a valley, she was filled with jealousy.
Damn it, Chen Lie's popularity with women has increased so much since his martial arts achievements improved.
"Give me back Brother Chen Lie," what a shameless thing to do.
Chen Ye resented that he didn't have such high grades, otherwise he would definitely be more popular with girls than Chen Lie.
He felt even more eager to learn from the expert who had guided him.
Chang Guirong chuckled and said, "Half a year ago, Chen Lie's Qi and Blood value was less than 1. After being guided by a martial arts master, his martial arts performance improved by leaps and bounds. He eventually joined the provincial youth genius team and became a Grandmaster seed."
"What?"
Wei Hongye and Hu Weixia exchanged a glance, both seeing disbelief in each other's eyes.
"Some time ago, the two brothers Chen Lie and Chen Ye suffered internal injuries due to overexertion in martial arts training. In fact, Chen Lie's internal injuries were more serious than Chen Ye's."
However, Chen Lie was lucky enough to encounter a martial arts master who guided him, which not only healed his hidden injuries but also made rapid progress in his martial arts. In just half a year, he jumped from an ordinary martial arts student to the provincial youth genius team.
That's why I went to him for help, hoping that Chen Lie could introduce the expert who cured his martial arts injuries to his cousin, so that Chen Ye's injuries could also be treated—"
"Excuse me, ma'am, do you have any basic martial arts knowledge?"
Wei Ranran couldn't help but ask, "Do you know how big the difference is between a master seed with a blood and qi value of 1 and a blood and qi value of 2,000 calories?"
It's like an illiterate liberal arts student learning all the knowledge of a doctoral degree in six months. Do you think that's possible?
"Believe it or not, that's the truth," Chang Guirong said.
"The facts you stated are completely contrary to common sense."
Have you heard of Ji Lingxuan, the number one genius in the three provinces of Sichuan? Her aptitude is excellent, isn't it? But it took her almost two years to go from a single-digit Qi and Blood value to a four-digit value.
I simply don't believe any martial arts master could have the ability to cultivate someone with single-digit health points into a potential grandmaster in just six months.
Even a ninth-tier Grandmaster-level martial artist couldn't achieve that.
With her Qi and Blood values approaching four digits, Wei Ranran knows better than anyone how difficult it is to increase her Qi and Blood values.
"How old are you? Of course you don't know how amazing the extraordinary people in the world are."
"Although I am not old, I know that there are no shortcuts to martial arts training. You have to take it one step at a time."
I applied for martial arts in Yunchuan when I was 14, started practicing martial arts at 15, and in the same year, my Qi and Blood value exceeded 1, allowing me to join the elite class.
He participated in a talent training camp at the age of 16, and now his Qi and Blood value has exceeded four digits. He is about to be shortlisted for the provincial youth talent team.
Compared to others, my path in martial arts has been smooth sailing, but I still feel that martial arts training is so arduous.
I practice martial arts for more than ten hours a day on average, for three years without fail. That's why I don't believe in any shortcuts to mastery in martial arts, and I certainly don't believe that Brother Chen Lie became a grandmaster through the connections of some martial arts master.
Chang Guirong naturally wouldn't argue with Wei Ranran. She was certain that Chen Lie had suddenly risen to prominence in the past six months.
Upon hearing that Wei Ranran's Qi and Blood value was in the four digits and that she would soon be able to join the provincial youth genius team, Chen Ye's heart was shaken.
Such a person would be considered a goddess by the heavens at their school, someone countless boys would flock to.
But this goddess actually kept calling Chen Lie "brother," which made Chen Ye feel disgusted, like he had swallowed a fly.
"Gequn, Yuelan, you two should give us an answer. We can't let your nephew continue to be delayed like this."
Chang Guirong then turned to look at Chen Gequn and Feng Yuelan.
Chen Gequn and Feng Yuelan exchanged a glance, feeling somewhat helpless.
But no matter what, the son's secret must never be revealed.
"Second Aunt, you don't need to make things difficult for my parents. As I said before, Chen Ye's talent is mediocre, and he even cheats and shirks his duties in martial arts. No expert can guide someone like that," Chen Lie said at this moment.
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