A knock on the door was heard.
When Wang Qingya opened the door, standing outside was a very friendly-looking grandfather and granddaughter.
"Hello, may I ask if Xu Lingjun lives here?"
Feng Zhichen asked very kindly.
Wang Qingya widened her eyes, staring intently at Feng Zhichen, and exclaimed, "Feng Zhichen... you are... Instructor Feng?"
Feng Zhichen was taken aback and asked, "You recognize me?!"
Wang Qingya nodded and said, "I'm a student at the Zhanzheng Academy, and a year ago, you gave a lecture there. I was fortunate enough to meet you then; moreover, at that time, you insisted we address you as our instructor. Why would you..."
Feng Zhichen smiled and said, "I'm here to find Xu Lingjun, and you are..."
"He's my brother. Oh, I'm sorry, Instructor, please come in, and I'll go call him right away."
With that, Wang Qingya hurriedly invited the mentor and student inside.
She refused their request to change into slippers and then served tea, her enthusiastic demeanor making Feng Zhichen rather uncomfortable.
After the two were seated.
She went into the master bedroom, followed by a burst of noise.
The mentor and student, both sharp-eared and sharp-eyed, could naturally hear the conversation inside clearly.
Especially Sun Lingli.
She listened to Wang Qingya scold Xu Lingjun, saying, "Study, study, what more is there to study now? Previously, when we begged you to study, you wouldn't, and now you've become the top in the entire school. What more is there to learn? Can you follow me to the Zhanzheng Academy? Hurry, there's an important guest waiting to see you, come out quickly."
Sun Lingli immediately clutched her chest, showing a pained expression.
It felt like she had been hit hard for the second time; the first was when she saw that woman's chest... but that was an innate advantage, nothing could be done.
This time, however, she felt she was subjected to the world's deep malice.
Instantly, she developed a strong dislike for this Xu Lingjun.
At this moment, Xu Lingjun was quite baffled... You see, even when Sect Leader Mingri came, Sister Yaya wasn't this solemn.
Is this guest even more important than Sect Leader Mingri?
He was dragged into the living room by Wang Qingya.
Sun Lingli gazed at Xu Lingjun as he walked out with fervent eyes, suddenly realizing she had been too shallow. Others achieved good grades due to their hard work, so how could she dislike him for his efforts?
Rather, she started to appreciate hardworking people.
Thinking of this, her face blushed slightly.
Seeing Feng Zhichen and Sun Lingli, both smiling, sitting there, Xu Lingjun asked, "Elder, you are..."
"I am Feng Zhichen, a... let's say, a Hall Master. Lie Fenglei and Lie Fengyun were once my disciples, and the Flame Killing Fist is one of the Martial Skills I created."
Xu Lingjun immediately thought to himself, is this a case of the elder coming to avenge the young one?
However, during that time, I respected Lie Fengyun quite a bit, even taught him some theoretical knowledge after defeating him... Could this really be a case of ingratitude?
Wang Qingya smiled and said, "Instructor, you are too modest. Xiaojun, Instructor Feng is an honorary vice-principal of West Origin Martial Mansion, and an Upper Realm Martial Artist in Guiyuan Realm with immense strength."
Feng Zhichen waved his hand and said, "Not at all, I'm just so-so..."
Wang Qingya continued, "But there are many whose strength surpasses him, yet all fall short of his greatness as a person."
Feng Zhichen: "........."
Wang Qingya respectfully said, "Instructor Feng has created seventy-three Martial Skills and twenty-six Cultivation Techniques, all above the Extraordinary Realm, since achieving the Profound Realm. He has donated these techniques unconditionally to the Polar Star Battlefield warriors, personally visiting the battlefield over twenty times to fight against the Mysterious races of the heavens and guide the warriors practicing his Martial Skills. Just by himself, he has significantly uplifted the strength of the entire Polar Star Battlefield!"
She concluded, "Regarding strength, Instructor Feng indeed can't compare with the Sect Leader, but in terms of prestige, ten Sect Leader Mingri cannot match one Feng Zhichen!"
Polar Star Battlefield!
Xu Lingjun naturally knew this place, the front line of the Empire's Cosmos.
The Spiritual Qi is abundant on Blue Star, and being newcomers to this Extraordinary Cosmos, they originally belonged to outsiders.
Thus, in the eyes of the Mysterious Clan, Blue Star is almost like a roasted meat, ready to be eaten, complete with peppers and lettuce to prevent palate fatigue...
This naturally drew the envy of myriad races.
If the Mysterious races of the heavens wish to invade Blue Star, the Polar Star Battlefield is an impassable barrier.
The Polar Star Battlefield, therefore, is extremely dangerous, with a casualty rate reaching over seventy percent.
"That's too much praise, really too much praise."
Feng Zhichen, hesitant to be humble about his prowess, waved it off and said, "I'm just doing what needs to be done. In the past, I never felt it was noteworthy, but you really make me feel incredible... Little girl, don't inflate my ego, or I might get conceited."
Xu Lingjun asked in astonishment, "So you're not here to seek recompense for your disciple?"
Feng Zhichen shook his head and said, "How could I measure myself against a mere youngster? I am indeed here for them, having already met them. I heard from them that you, Xu Xiaoyou, have innovated upon the Flame Killing Fist. I regret to say, the Flame Killing Fist's power is mediocre, but its low entry requirement makes it accessible to everyone in the army. Despite several iterations over the years, I couldn't eliminate the self-damage issue. Hearing about your methodology of combining firmness and gentleness..."
Xu Lingjun was enlightened and said, "You wish to learn lessons from others to perfect your own work?"
"Lessons from others can perfect one's work, and if that lesson comes from a precious gem, it will surely offer even more inspiration."
Feng Zhichen earnestly said, "Thus, I shamelessly seek your guidance, Xu Xiaoyou, to explore the mysteries of your Fist Technique. Of course, I won't let you go unrewarded—I have refined numerous Martial Skills throughout my life, and if you are willing, I would be glad to gift one to you."
Wang Qingya gently tugged Xu Lingjun's sleeve and whispered, "Agree to it. Since breaking through to the Guiyuan Realm, Instructor Feng no longer cultivates himself. All his focus is on refining his Martial Skills..."
The underlying message being that his Martial Skills have been perfected over time.
"Well..."
Xu Lingjun hesitated and said, "I'm not sure what to say. The truth is, I was reading a fake Martial Skill, but as I read it, new ideas formed in my mind. I really don't know how to explain them systematically."
"No worries, you can give old me your full-strength punch. I'll be able to grasp its mysteries through your Fist Force."
Xu Lingjun widened his eyes and asked in surprise, "A full-strength punch?"
He glanced at Feng Zhichen's hunched body, thinking, could this be a new way of setting someone up?
Sun Lingli also worriedly said, "Master, you are not young anymore. What if you can't hold back and accidentally hurt Xu Tongxue?"
Feng Zhichen laughed proudly and said, "No trouble at all; I am at least an Upper Realm Martial Artist, dismissing three or five hundred Mysterious Clan members at will... One punch from a junior is not above my bearing, trust me. Xu Xiaoyou, go ahead. Strike with all you have, and I can decide to gift you a Martial Skill worthy of your abilities."
Wang Qingya similarly said seriously, "Don't worry, Xiaojun. My instructor once mentioned that Instructor Feng's strength is unparalleled, but even greater than his prowess is his solid and profound theoretical knowledge. Besides, he is, after all, an Upper Realm Martial Artist and can withstand one punch from you without any issue."
She vigorously motioned to Xu Lingjun with her eyes.
Others might not know, but how could she not be aware of Feng Zhichen's reputation?
A Martial Arts Doctor, a normal Martial Artist upon reaching the Guiyuan Realm would typically strive to further enhance their Martial Skills to improve their strength.
Yet Feng Zhichen was an exception.
After breaking through to the Guiyuan Realm, he shifted from the Martial Arts Fighting Sect to a theoretical sect.
He began to delve deeply into the mysteries within Martial Skills.
The Martial Skills he regards highly must be, at a minimum, above Extraordinary, and given that his audience are the warriors fighting bloody battles on the front lines, the threshold isn't too high.
This represents a tremendous opportunity, one that even the heavens would not overlook if missed.
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