We're practicing all martial arts, so why did you switch to easy mode?

Chapter 17 Junior Brother Su, you stood me up again!

Hong Family Martial Arts School.

"Master, it's getting late, so I'll take my leave now."

After being trained by Hong Ming all afternoon, Qin Hao wiped the sweat from his forehead and cupped his hands in a respectful gesture towards Hong Ming.

Since he was formally accepted as a disciple by Hong Ming, Hong Ming has often given him extra help in his cultivation.

Every time he came to the martial arts school, he would be subjected to Hong Ming's strict treatment. Although it was tiring, his strength did improve a lot.

Now, the bloodline on his arm is transitioning from light red to red, and one-tenth of it has been completed.

After hearing this, Hong Ming said, "Stay for a meal. I have something to say to you."

Upon hearing this, Qin Hao hesitated slightly. Seeing this, Hong Ming asked, "What's wrong?"

"Reporting to Master, I have already made an appointment with Senior Brother Zhou Tao..." Qin Hao replied, forcing himself to speak.

Upon hearing this, Hong Ming's gaze fell on Qin Hao, until Qin Hao became uneasy, before he finally spoke:
"Qin Hao, although you joined the sect the latest, you are my most talented disciple."

With your talent and my guidance, I believe it won't be long before you master Iron Wire Fist.

At that time, even in Whitestone City, you will have a place.

Your senior brother Zhou Tao and his family, while not top-tier, are not bad either.

Therefore, they focused their attention more on other things than on martial arts training.

I don't object to you getting closer to Zhou Tao and the others, but you should know that excessive indulgence in pleasure will only bury your talent.

Upon hearing this, Qin Hao remained silent for a long time before saying, "Thank you for your admonition, Master. I will remember it!"

Seeing this, Hong Ming waved his hand, indicating that Qin Hao could leave, and did not intend to keep Qin Hao for dinner.

"This disciple takes his leave," Qin Hao said, then turned and left.

"Senior Brother Li Mo."

Before he even stepped out of the courtyard, he ran into Li Mo, who was running towards him, so Qin Hao greeted him.

"Junior Brother Qin Hao."

Li Mo replied hastily and then ran into the courtyard.

"Master!"

When Li Mo saw Hong Ming, he stopped in his tracks, his breathing slightly disordered, but his face showed a hint of lingering surprise.

"What are you so worried about?"

Seeing Li Mo, who was usually so composed, acting like this, Hong Ming glanced at him and asked.

"Master, I have good news to tell you."

Li Mo scratched his head and chuckled.

"Tell me,"

Li Mo's smile faded: "Master, Junior Brother Su Chen, he has stabilized his health!"

Just as he stepped out the door, Li Mo's voice came from behind him, causing Qin Hao to pause slightly.

A wave of emotion surged within me.

"Su Chen actually stabilized his health!"

He hadn't forgotten how Su Chen had stolen his thunder ten days ago.

Unexpectedly, only ten days later, Su Chen had already stabilized his bloodline.

That speed is almost catching up with mine.

For some reason, he deliberately concealed the number of days and only informed Hong Ming a few days later.

In fact, it only took him nine days to stabilize the bloodline.

In comparison, he was only one day ahead of Su Chen.

The problem is that Su Chen never came to the martial arts school, which means he most likely trained on his own, while he had Hong Ming's help.

Putting that aside, the actual difference between the two is not that great.

"Su Chen..."

Qin Hao murmured something, his expression gradually becoming unsettled.

The name stirred something within me, but also created a sense of unease.

"What did you say?"

Upon hearing this, Hong Ming seemed to have gone deaf, raising his voice slightly as he stared at Li Mo.

Seeing Hong Ming's outburst, Li Mo couldn't help but give a wry smile.

But then I remembered that I had been in the same situation, and I felt relieved. "It's like this..."

Afterwards, Li Mo told Hong Ming what had happened. Hong Ming took a while to react, and then a smile appeared on his face.

"Excellent, excellent! This Su Chen is truly remarkable. I never expected him to have cultivated to such a level on his own!"

Without the help of the martial arts school, nor his guidance and the supply of medicine, Su Chen mastered the Iron Wire Fist in less than a month.

Such talent is comparable to that of Qin Hao.

"Li Mo, bring him to see me tomorrow."

Hong Ming originally wanted to see Su Chen now, but after looking at the sky, he changed his mind and said something else.

"Yes!"

Qin Hao walked out of the martial arts gym with a somewhat sullen expression.

Seeing this, Zhou Tao, who was waiting in the carriage, couldn't help but ask, "Junior Brother Qin Hao, what happened?"

Qin Hao shook his head, seemingly wanting to say something but then stopping himself.

"Junior Brother Qin Hao, please feel free to speak your mind. If you encounter any difficulties, please tell your older brother."

Seeing Qin Hao's expression, Zhou Tao vaguely guessed what was going on and couldn't help but laugh.

"It's nothing serious. Senior brother, do you still remember Su Chen?" Qin Hao pursed his lips.

"Su Chen?" Zhou Tao chewed for a moment, then slapped his forehead. "Is he the martial arts school disciple my junior brother met when he first joined the sect?"

"Ah."

"What's wrong with him?" Zhou Tao asked, somewhat curious.

Qin Hao lowered his eyes, hesitated for a moment, and then said, "He has mastered the Iron Wire Fist."

"This……"

Zhou Tao naturally understood the meaning behind Qin Hao's words: "Mastering" simply meant stabilizing the bloodline.

"If I remember correctly, it's been less than ten days since he sensed the bloodline, right?"

Qin Hao didn't speak, he just nodded.

He noticed the surprise in Zhou Tao's eyes, just as he had when he learned that Zhou Tao had mastered the Iron Wire Fist.

"It seems that Su Chen will soon become our junior brother."

After hearing Qin Hao's words, Zhou Tao suddenly understood, but smiled lightly.

He had clearly figured out why Qin Hao was disappointed, but he didn't point it out.

Qin Hao nodded: "Senior brother, I'm afraid I won't be able to join you for a good drink tonight."

"Haha, junior brother, why are you so worried? With your talent, your future is sure to be bright. Why care about temporary gains and losses?"

"Brother, you are wrong."

Qin Hao shook his head, somewhat indignant upon hearing this.

"To be honest, senior brother, although Su Chen only spent ten days stabilizing his bloodline, he is still a bit behind me."

Zhou Tao looked puzzled, and Qin Hao explained, "I only spent nine days stabilizing the bloodline, but I was worried that it would be too shocking, so I deliberately delayed it for a few days."

"I see."

Zhou Tao was secretly shocked. He hadn't expected Qin Hao to stabilize his bloodline in just nine days. His talent was even better than he had imagined.

"In that case, junior brother, you need not pay any more attention to this person. Let's go, tonight it's my treat to dinner at Zuixianlou. After dinner, I'll take you to a brothel to listen to music!"

"This……"

"Let's go, let's go, junior brother."

"Alright, thank you very much, senior brother."

The next day.

Li Mo, who came out of the inner courtyard, had a slightly dark complexion.

He never expected that Su Chen would stand him up again this time.

We agreed to come to the martial arts gym today, but by evening we hadn't seen a single person.

Seeing Li Mo's appearance, Fang Rou, who had just become his disciple, asked with concern, "Senior Brother Li Mo, you look terrible. Are you sick?"

Li Mo looked up and shook his head: "Thank you for your concern, Junior Sister. I'm fine. By the way, Junior Sister Fang Rou, is there something you need from me?"

"That's how it is, senior brother, I think..."

(End of this chapter)