Chapter 290: You Don't Practice Martial Arts, Seeing Him as a Frog in a Well Watching the Moon (4K)
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"Let's talk about something else."
"The martial arts exams are starting soon."
Wu Youqing got up and went to the wall, pulled out a hidden cabinet, and took out tea sets and tea leaves… as well as a can of cola.
"You've accepted the invitation to serve as an examiner for the martial arts exams. According to tradition, young geniuses like you are usually assigned to exam sites in their own urban circles."
"However, your case is a bit special, so it's unlikely you'll be assigned to an exam site in the Fifth Urban Circle."
As she spoke, she popped open the ring pull of the cola and poured it into the blue-patterned, gold-trimmed, carved porcelain cup on the tea tray. Then, she pushed it towards Xue Jing with the usual refinement.
Xue Jing picked up the cup and chugged the 'happy water', enjoying the carbonated sensation as it traveled down his throat, before asking, "Is there any difference?"
Wu Youqing also brewed herself a cup of tea, elegantly holding the cup in both hands, and took a sip before responding:
"Of course, there is."
"The martial arts exams are different from regular college entrance exams. Apart from the written test that assesses foundational skills, there's also a 'special practical exam' to test the students' abilities in the heat of the moment, with each exam site having its specifics."
"Some sites are straightforward, just simple combat between students. Some even arrange for students to enter a thoroughly controlled Intersecting Boundaries to engage in practical exams according to the rules set by the examiners."
"Normally, you would have been assigned an exam site in the Fifth Urban Circle where martial arts aren't so well-developed, and you'd likely complete your task with ease."
Xue Jing raised an eyebrow: "So you're saying there's going to be an accident?"
Wu Youqing nodded, "Many of the leaders at the Education Bureau responsible for the martial arts exams are members of the Secret Martial Society."
"If they let you successfully fulfill the role of martial arts examiner and do what the Extreme Martial King once did, due to respect for the revered, it would be difficult for the Secret Martial Society to make a move against you in the open. So, this is the last chance for those within the society who hold extreme views and are displeased with you."
"They'll likely send you to the difficult Seventh Metropolitan Circle exam site and find a way to deal with you… It's an official transfer that I'm hard-pressed to stop."
The Seventh Metropolitan Circle, the Extreme Martial King's homeland, the urban circle where martial arts are most developed.
"...However, it's also an opportunity."
Wu Youqing said.
"Your recent visit to the Inner Ring of Yuan City showcased your extraordinary 'God-Given Secret Art'... The Secret Martial Society might bring the Wind of All Beginnings with them to counter you."
"If it's as I suspect, I hope you can take it for yourself."
Upon hearing this, Xue Jing nodded and said, "No problem."
Wu Youqing smiled and added, "Besides that, going to the Seventh Metropolitan Circle gives you the perfect chance to visit the Extreme Martial Ascension Palace, widen your horizons, and prepare for the title competition in a few months."
"Since you've boasted you'll claim the Eternal Seven Crowns within six years, you can't afford to become a laughing stock."
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Xue Jing and Wu Youqing talked for almost two hours. He finished the can of cola quickly and when he asked for another, Wu Youqing informed him that she only ever keeps one in stock, so afterwards, he could only drink the strangely flavored tea from the Sweet Water Jug.
Having not tasted it for a long time, Xue Jing found it somewhat nostalgic, and after getting used to it, it didn't seem that bad to drink.
Beyond the initial serious conversation, the rest of their time was spent in light-hearted and humorous banter. when Xue Jing felt it was getting late and said his goodbyes, for the first time, he noticed a look of reluctant farewell on Wu Youqing's face.
Although it was only a moment, it made him wonder if it was just his imagination. Continue reading stories on My Virtual Library Empire
By the time Xue Jing got home, it was already 7 o'clock in the evening.
When he used his key to open the door and walked in, he saw Xue Wan with her arms crossed, sitting on the sofa with her legs crossed, looking upset.
"Ah~~~ Jing."
Upon seeing Xue Jing enter, she immediately called out his name in a long, displeased tone.
Xue Jing, unconcerned, stretched out his hand to pet Miao Miao, who was napping on the sofa, and teased, "What's up with that? You look like a little kid who's been stood up by their parents."
Xue Wan replied with heartfelt distress, "Jing, you've changed."
Xue Jing raised an eyebrow, "What are you talking about?"
Xue Wan let out a sigh:
"The first thing you do when you come back isn't to find your dearest sister and give her a big hug to replenish your missing sister-complex elements, but to go out and meet someone else... hmm? Have you got a girlfriend? Don't tell me you went to see that little bastard Li Ge."
Xue Jing gave her a look and said, "Who are you calling a sister-complex? Stop slandering people… And you should graduate from this already. You're too old to be clinging to your brother all day; it's becoming a bit creepy."
Xue Wan: "Hah!?"
She stood up in annoyance, approached Xue Jing, pinched his face, and glared at him, "You were born a mischievous little devil surnamed Xue, who are you calling creepy!?"
Xue Jing replied indifferently, "You."
"Tch, you got that right."
Xue Wan immediately hugged Xue Jing tightly, sniffing him contentedly and said, "Ah, the sister-complex battery is charging~"
Xue Jing leaned back to avoid her sniffing with a look of distaste, "You really are creepy."
"Hee hee, does it matter~" Xue Wan held on to him and cooed playfully.
After she had her fun for a while and declared that the sister-complex battery was fully charged, she let go of him and pointed towards the little maid Yun Qin, who was busily moving around in the kitchen, and asked:
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