Chapter 127: Wuyi Club of Fengcheng University, Xue Jing: "I Should Be Stronger Than Him." (4K)

Chapter 127: Wuyi Club of Fengcheng University, Xue Jing: "I Should Be Stronger Than Him." (4K)



"Li Chengxuan..."

Xue Jing stared at the live broadcast and paused for a moment before breaking into a smile.

"This is quite a coincidence."

Yin Mushu by his side nodded and said, "I've watched a few of Li Chengxuan's matches. His style, 'Golden Wind White Rainbow Sword,' is quite interesting, and it's made some waves in the inner circle. I heard from my master that the 'Three Heroes of Yucheng' had some conflict with disciples of this style in the past."

Xue Jing laughed, "I've heard Master mention that as well."

Yin Mushu continued, "According to my master, most of the troubles they encountered were caused by Dragon King Li Qi. He heard about the fame of the Golden Wind White Rainbow Sword style and confronted one of their disciples, asking, 'What are you looking at?'..."

"But I think it's probably a case of my master framing him. I guess he was the one causing trouble..."

"..." Xue Jing wasn't so sure about the framing part, but he figured there was probably some embellishment to the story, even if it was mostly true.

He wondered why Yin Mushu held such a deep grudge against her master, though.

"This Li Chengxuan is quite skilled. Being ranked within the top twelve out of the thirty-two competitors in this tournament puts him in the upper echelon."

Jiang Siwei, sitting beside them, chimed in as her fingers danced across the keyboard of her thin laptop.

"Insiders generally believe that with a bit of luck, he has a good chance of being one of the final four to advance."

"Xiao Jing, you need to be careful..."

Jiang Siwei paused for a moment before continuing, "I know you're strong... but this is your first competition, and you might not be used to it. The schedule for this elimination round is tight, with three consecutive matches in a short span. Even a minor injury in any of the matches will put you at a significant disadvantage in the subsequent ones."

"We not only need to win but also aim to win without sustaining any injuries. It never hurts to be cautious."

Xue Jing glanced at her and smiled gently, "Don't worry, Sister Wei. I'll be careful."

In the live broadcast, the spirited old man continued with the draw.

Soon, Yin Mushu's name appeared on the screen as well.

"Ninth match... Good. At least we're not in the same half."

Yin Mushu nodded in satisfaction, feeling relieved.

The tournament format divided the first eight matches into one half, and the latter eight into another. Xue Jing was in the sixth match, placing him in the former half, while she was in the ninth match, in the latter half.

Each half would have three matches, and two qualifiers would advance from each.

This meant that even after the entire elimination round, they wouldn't face each other on the battlefield.

Jiang Siwei asked curiously, "Aren't martial artists supposed to emphasize courage and improvement? Avoiding a confrontation with Xiao Jing... Doesn't that go against your philosophy?"

Yin Mushu glanced at her and raised her right hand, shaking her sturdy index finger, "It's not that I'm afraid of facing him, but that I don't want to face him. There's a distinction there."

"Martial artists may emphasize courage and improvement, but we're not foolish. When you know you're up against an opponent you're most likely to lose against, it's only natural to try and avoid them. That's not cowardice; it's a strategic retreat."

Yin Mushu explained matter-of-factly, without a hint of embarrassment.

Xue Jing stroked his chin in agreement, "Makes sense."

...

After the draw, Xue Jing and the two women had lunch at the hotel before parting ways.

Xue Jing returned to his room and began his daily practice of the Vibration Shell Technique and the Dragon Hibernation Art.

After his training, he entered the consciousness space to simulate

When he felt his mental energy draining, he exited the consciousness space. It was already 2:00 p.m.

After a refreshing shower and a change of clothes, Xue Jing left the hotel, intending to visit his sister, Xue Wan, at her school.

He gave her a quick call to confirm, then hailed a cab and made his way to Fengcheng University.

...

At the entrance of Fengcheng University.

"Wanwan, we're just about to head to the karaoke bar. Come sing with us! There will be some handsome guys joining us too!"

A group of three female college students walked out of the school gate. Spotting Xue Wan with her cat, one of them, a long-haired girl, lit up and extended the invitation.

"Hey, what a cute cat! Has the school always had this cat? I feel like I've never seen it before."

Among the trio, a bespectacled short-haired girl eyed the cat in Xue Wan's arms curiously and reached out to pet it. However, the cat glanced at her and turned its head away, avoiding her touch.

Xue Wan smiled and said, "This is my cat, it's very shy and doesn't let people touch it... You guys go ahead, my brother will be coming to school soon, and I need to show him around."

"Your brother!?" The three female college students' eyes lit up.

"Is it the one you always talk about? The really handsome one?"

"Must be him! You showed us his picture before, wow, that divine brother is actually coming to our school... (drooling sound)."

"Xue Wan, introduce us to him, okay?"

The petite, innocent-looking girl among them immediately hugged Xue Wan's arm and said in a coquettish tone.

Xue Wan's expression turned strange: "Aren't you guys going to sing with some handsome guy...?"

The long-haired girl's expression turned serious: "Ordinary handsome guys are a dime a dozen."

The short-haired girl with glasses added, "Top-tier handsome guys are hard to come by, and even getting a glimpse of them is a rare treat."

Xue Wan's mouth twitched: "You guys better not have any ideas about my brother."

"Who would?" The three girls chimed in unison.

The long-haired girl smiled slyly: "But... if your brother has any ideas about us, that's a different story."

Xue Wan waved her hand dismissively: "You can forget about that, it's not going to happen."

The girl with glasses asked curiously, "What do you mean?"

Xue Wan pointed to her own face and smiled: "He's been growing up with me since he was a kid... you understand, right?"

The petite girl looked puzzled: "Huh? What do you mean?"

Xue Wan's smile grew wider: "He's been desensitized to women's charms since childhood, having grown up with a top-tier beauty like me!"

The three girls gritted their teeth in frustration.

But when they saw Xue Wan's stunning face, they couldn't help but concede that it was probably true.

"Damn, can you share your family's genes with me?"

"I want to tear that annoying little mouth of yours to shreds!"

The group erupted into a fit of giggles.

The cat, still in Xue Wan's arms, yawned and thought to itself, "Women are really annoying when they're together."

After a while, a taxi pulled up and stopped nearby. The rear door opened, and Xue Jing paid the fare, thanked the driver, and stepped out.

He adjusted his glasses and walked towards the school entrance.

From a distance, he spotted his sister Xue Wan hugging the cat and chatting with a group of girls.

"Xue Wan, shouldn't your brother be here by now? Let's call him and ask."

The long-haired girl spoke up.

"Yeah, let's call him, maybe he got kidnapped by some female admirer on the way."

The short-haired girl joked.

Xue Wan rolled her eyes: "What's the hurry...?"

Just then, her gaze shifted to the side, and she said, "Ah, he's here."

"Where? Where?" The three girls asked in unison, scanning their surroundings but unable to find him.

"Where is he?" they asked again.

Just then, the cat jumped down from Xue Wan's arms, stretched, and walked elegantly towards a man wearing glasses, who looked rather ordinary.

The cat jumped onto the man's shoulder, sat down, and started licking its paws.

Xue Wan waved at him: "Jing, over here."

The three girls finally noticed him and exchanged a subtle glance: "Is that... the brother?"

"Not at all what I expected..."

"I thought he'd be like a superstar, radiating charm."

"But he looks so... ordinary?"

The petite girl stared at Xue Jing for a while before saying, "Wait, his face is actually really handsome!"

"But why does it feel... off?"

Xue Wan walked up to Xue Jing and adjusted his collar: "Jing, why are you wearing glasses?"

Xue Jing smiled: "It's just easier this way."

Xue Wan replied nonchalantly, "Let's go, I'll show you around the school. By the way, have you decided which university you want to attend? You're about to enter your senior year."

The two of them walked into the school together.

"Not sure yet... I might not even attend university," Xue Jing said after a moment.

Xue Wan nodded: "That's true... with your martial arts skills, you have a bright future ahead of you. But Mom and Dad might be worried... I think it's better if you attend university, not for the degree, but for the experience. You only get to experience university life once, and it's a shame to miss out."

"We should cherish our youth while we can..." Xue Wan said, a hint of unspoken complexity in her eyes.

The two approached the trio of female college students.

"These are my classmates... They wanted to meet you," Xue Wan said, extending her hand towards them and gesturing to Xue Jing.

Xue Jing looked at them, the sunlight reflecting off his glasses as he smiled and said, "Nice to meet you, sisters. I'm Xue Jing."

The three college students froze for a moment, then glanced at each other.

The long-haired girl, Zhao Lu, smiled and said, "It's nice to meet you, little brother. I'm Zhao Lu."

"I'm Shang Ping," said one, and the other introduced herself as "Wei Juan..."

The three girls walked alongside Xue Jing and Xue Wan, chatting as they made their way into the campus.

"Little brother, you're still in your second year of high school, right? Have you thought about attending our Fengcheng University after you graduate?"

"Does little brother have a girlfriend? Do you prefer younger or older girls?"

"Little brother practices martial arts, right? Wanwan even boasted to us about you making the news..."

As they walked, the girls secretly took out their phones and started messaging in their private group chat.

[He looks ordinary, but his smile is strangely captivating. So weird.]



[He's a bit odd, but he's definitely a top-tier handsome guy.]



[If we get the chance, we can't let him get away!]



The cat perched on Xue Jing's shoulder glanced at the girls, a hint of mocking smile in its eyes.

After walking for a while, Xue Wan suggested, "By the way, let's go check out the Wuyi Club. Our university's martial arts club is quite famous."

Zhao Lu's eyes lit up at the mention of the club. "Our university's martial arts club often participates in the Inter-Collegiate League and has won numerous championships."

"Little brother, why don't you come and take a look? Maybe after you see it, you'll be interested in our university."

Xue Jing had come primarily to spend time with his sister, so he was amenable to any suggestion. He nodded and said, "Sure, let's go take a look."

...

At the Fengcheng University Wuyi Club, a spacious hall echoed with the sounds of martial arts practice.

On the plastic-covered floor, dozens of male and female students wore training uniforms as they engaged in various activities. Some sparred with each other, some worked out with equipment, and others were being instructed or were instructing others.

A man with short hair and a towering height of nearly two meters was personally guiding a junior student.

"No, don't lift your foot that high. The foot is the root of the body, and any misuse of it can be fatal for a martial artist..."

At that moment, someone burst into the hall, out of breath.

"Brother Feng, Brother Feng!"

The man rushed up to the instructor, known as Brother Feng, panting heavily.

Brother Feng calmly said, "Slow down, take your time."

The student nodded, catching his breath before continuing, "Sister Xue... Sister Xue is here!"

Brother Feng's eyes widened slightly, and he furrowed his brow. "Is she just passing by?"

The student shook his head. "No, she's actually coming this way, along with Zhao Lu and the other two girls, and there's a guy with them too!"

Brother Feng narrowed his eyes.

"Oh, right," the student added. "I took a closer look at the guy, and he looks a lot like Sister Xue. I think he must be her brother."

Brother Feng's eyes widened, and he slapped the student on the back of his head. "You idiot! Why didn't you say so earlier?"

At least it's her brother...

The student rubbed his head, looking aggrieved. "Can't I catch my breath first?"

Brother Feng ignored his complaint and said, "Be sharp later. Late... Sister Xue is probably bringing her brother here to show him around our Wuyi Club."

"I'll take care of the reception, and I'll make sure to leave a good impression on our little brother-in-law..."

...

As they drew closer to the Wuyi Club's hall, Xue Wan turned to Xue Jing and said, "By the way, Ah Jing."

Xue Jing looked at her, curious. "Hmm?"

Xue Wan smiled at him. "The club president will probably want to give you some guidance later."

"Just agree to it, and... don't hold back when you demonstrate your skills."

Xue Jing pushed up his glasses, the sunlight reflecting off the lenses, and asked, "Why?"

Zhao Lu chimed in, "Why do you think? It's because of that annoying guy. Wanwan has already rejected him clearly, but he won't take the hint."

"But he's really skilled in martial arts. He even participated in the U19 tournament last year. Little brother... are you sure you can handle him?"

There was a hint of concern in her voice.

Xue Jing smiled. "I should be stronger than him."

...

(End of Chapter)

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