Chương 109: Both Breakthrough

In the afternoon, Cai Zhengyang couldn't wait to approach Luo Min and tell her what Wang Zhanshan had instructed him to do.

"Thank you so much, Zhengyang!"

Luo Min smiled slightly.

"Zhengyang?"

Cai Zhengyang shuddered, feeling a sense of relief wash over him.

There is a play!

He quickly said seriously, "It's no big deal, leave it to me. I'll make sure you make up for the missed training sessions, Minmin."

Cai Zhengyang took full responsibility, even changing his address to Minmin.

A hint of disgust flashed in Luo Min's eyes, but she wore a warm smile and nodded obediently.

"Let's begin then. We have a lot of training to do, starting with body control..."

As Cai Zhengyang spoke, his gaze swept over Luo Min's delicate body, his heart itching with desire, making it extremely difficult for him to control himself.

Fortunately, he knew this was a school, and the girl in front of him was not an ordinary woman he could manipulate at will.

He immediately focused his mind, put on a serious face, and began to teach earnestly.

Just as Cai Zhengyang was starting to feel romantic and began working hard to "find a partner," Zhao Rui finally came down the mountain.

Having achieved a stable state of mind, he was filled with a restless spirit and decided to "renovate" the place where he was meditating.

No one else uses this place, so we might as well tidy it up and turn it into a quiet retreat just for him.

It's a bit shameless, but if you don't say anything, I don't care. Who cares?

Wang Zhanshan is a bit of a snob and selfish person, but as long as you get good grades and can bring him glory, he won't care about small things.

Just like when Gongye Lingchen was arrogant and domineering, bullying newcomers, he always turned a blind eye and even indulged him.

It wasn't until the freshmen rose to prominence and Gongye Lingchen was defeated by Zhao Rui that he settled old scores and took the opportunity to punish him.

After descending the hill, Zhao Rui went straight out of the school gate.

Not far from the entrance of Dongqi University is a bustling commercial street and a large market in the suburbs.

It's easy to buy whatever you want.

Zhao Rui made a round and bought dozens of flowers and trees, as well as construction materials for an artificial fishpond.

Then they found a few construction workers and drove a small truck to the campus.

A newly transferred security guard at the entrance saw a car outside and immediately stepped forward to inquire.

Before he could take two steps, an older security guard grabbed his sleeve from behind and whispered:

"It's Zhao Rui from the martial arts team, just let him through."

Upon hearing this, the young security guard immediately stopped, gave Zhao Rui, who was sitting in the car, an awkward smile, and then raised the barrier to let them pass.

Zhao Rui rolled down the car window, stretched out his arm, smiled, and offered two cigarettes, saying, "I found some people to plant some things in the yard."

The two men hurriedly stepped forward to take the cigarettes, laughing and saying, "No need to ask anyone else, we can just go and get it done when we're on shift."

"That's so kind of you."

"It's alright, it's alright. We're just killing time anyway, let's go take a look later."

"Thanks!"

Zhao Rui smiled and then signaled the driver to drive into the campus.

After the car drove away, the older security guard clicked his tongue enviously and said, "I wish my son had that ability."

"Is that Zhao Rui? He seems quite easygoing."

The young security guard asked.

"Yes, that's him. But don't underestimate him just because he's easygoing; he's the current member of the martial arts team!"

The older security guard gave a thumbs-up and continued:

"In school, these martial arts students are the most difficult to mess with, especially those on the martial arts team, they're really tough."

"But this new captain seems easy to talk to. If we're nice to him, it'll be easier to handle things later."

"Shall we switch shifts later?"

"Okay, change into your work clothes and go take a look!"

After the older security guard finished speaking, he lit a cigarette and started puffing away.

As the setting sun casts its golden rays, cicadas chirp in front of the courtyard on the mountainside. In the room facing the wall halfway up the mountain, several workers are digging and building a small pond.

Several people were also planting flowers and trees behind the fence.

Among them were the two campus security guards who had been on duty at the gate earlier.

The area in front of the meditation room was bustling with activity and very lively.

Zhao Rui wasn't idle either; he followed them to learn how to plant saplings and flowers.

He only stopped what he was doing when Li Xinran came to him excitedly.

Li Xinran stared in astonishment at Zhao Rui, who was barefoot and covered in mud.

"You've made this your home?"

"I'm still under disciplinary action, can't I at least tidy myself up a bit!"

"Wow! You're really awesome!"

Li Xinran gave him a thumbs up.

"What do you want?"

After asking the question, Zhao Rui frowned and looked at her, then suddenly laughed and said, "So you've broken through to the eighth level of the Meridian Opening Realm."

"Hehe, pretty impressive, right!"

Li Xinran said smugly.

"Not bad. Now that you've advanced to level eight, why don't you spend tomorrow night with Qin Rui and the others? I'll teach you something."

Zhao Rui said.

"What is it?"

"You'll find out when the time comes. Since you're here, don't just sit around. Go plant some flowers. I'll allow you to choose one and name it."

"Pshaw, who cares!"

Despite her disdainful words, Li Xinran had already obediently taken off her shoes and ran barefoot happily into the grass.

This isn't work; it's clearly just playing house like we did when we were kids.

She wasn't satisfied with playing by herself, so she called Qin Rui over as well.

The three of them worked tirelessly until the sun set and the clouds painted the sky red before they finally finished.

The flowers have been planted, and the small fishpond has been built. We just need to release the fish fry in a couple of days.

After finishing their work, the three washed their hands and feet and headed to the martial arts team's canteen for a small celebration.

After finishing his meal and bidding farewell to the two, Zhao Rui leisurely returned to the meditation room.

The following evening!

The moonlight was bright, and a gentle breeze was blowing.

In a small pavilion on Mingchanyuan Mountain, Zhao Rui held a flute to his lips and gently played the Nine Yin Manual version of the Azure Sea Tide Song.

The long, melodious flute notes sounded exceptionally clear and gentle in the night sky.

"Zhao Rui, you're becoming more and more ethereal, are you about to ascend to immortality?"

Outside the pavilion, Li Xinran and the others walked over. Seeing his carefree and innocent appearance, they couldn't help but laugh.

"If ascension is truly possible, why not give it a try?"

Zhao Rui put away his flute, stood up abruptly, and took a step out of the pavilion.

"Why did you call us here? You don't just want us to be your audience, do you?"

Li Xinran asked.

"I'd like to listen; it's quite evocative."

Cao Guannan said, still feeling a bit unsatisfied.

Only Qin Rui, Li Xinran, and Cao Guannan came; Miao Miaomiao did not come.

"Stop joking. I've recently figured out a little technique, and I'll teach it to you. Listen carefully, it's for saving your lives."

Zhao Rui said seriously.

Upon hearing the words "save their lives," Li Xinran and the other two immediately stopped laughing.

Without wasting words, Zhao Rui told the three of them a small, ingenious use that he had accidentally discovered while studying the Enchanting Immortal Technique these past few days.

The technique is not complicated, but it is quite effective, and can temporarily resist the interference of martial arts such as bewitching.

Although the effect is limited, a moment of clarity can save a life in a critical moment.

The three of them studied intently with serious expressions, afraid of missing even a single detail.

This practice lasted for more than an hour, until Li Xinran, who had the worst comprehension, learned it, and the moon had already passed over the mountaintop.

"Once you've learned it, practice diligently. I won't offer you lodging; the place is too small."

After finishing the lesson, Zhao Rui said with a smile.

"My esteemed teacher, I am willing to find a beautiful young woman to serve you in bed. What do you think of this one?"

Li Xinran chuckled and pulled Qin Rui to the front.

Qin Rui glared at her reproachfully.

"This one is too ugly, let's get another one!"

"Depend on!"

Qin Rui was displeased with this and turned around to give him a disdainful gesture.

"Haha, we're leaving!"

After joking around for a while, the three of them went down the hill together.

As Zhao Rui watched their figures disappear into the night, he was about to turn around and go back to the meditation room to sleep.

Suddenly, his hair stood on end, and he moved with lightning speed, turning around abruptly like a cheetah.

"Wow, you reacted so quickly?"

In the darkness of night, a familiar figure emerged with a smile.

The newcomer had white hair and a youthful face; he was none other than the hidden master of the Mingchan Academy whom I had met twice before.

"I just went out to meet a friend, and you've already broken through to the True Essence Realm?"

Upon seeing Zhao Rui in person, the old man was taken aback, and then said with surprise.

"I broke through by sheer luck! It's been a long time since I've seen you, senior. You're still as impressive as ever!"

Zhao Rui smiled, but he was still not at ease.

He has broken through to the True Essence Realm and has also cultivated two top-tier Divine Soul Techniques.

They still couldn't see through the old man's martial arts skills.

It seems he must be at least as skilled as Abbess Liaojing.

"Still a fart, almost a fart!"

It seemed that Zhao Rui's words had stirred up some thoughts in him, or perhaps Zhao Rui was now worthy of his attention.

The old man spat out a word with great expression.

This image was so different from his otherworldly and dignified appearance that Zhao Rui couldn't react for a moment.

Do you know my name?

After rambling on for a moment, the old man looked at Zhao Rui with interest and asked.

"May I be so bold as to guess, senior, that your surname is Ge?"

"Now that you know my surname is Ge, what should you call me?"

"Coach Ge!"

"You're not stupid!"

The old man stroked the tuft of white beard on his chin and slowly walked towards the front of the meditation room.

Zhao Rui shrugged and quickly followed.

He should have realized this sooner; such a large academy was hardly what a university martial arts team should have.

When he joined the team, he knew that Wang Zhanshan was not the head coach, but only the second coach.

Although he has been in charge for many years, there is still a head coach named Ge Changsheng above him.

He should have thought of this when he first met the old man, but he really couldn't connect the old man with the head coach.

"Oh, you have quite the refined taste. Do you use this pool for bathing?"

"fish culture!"

"Oh, it's a bit small, but it still has my style. See that lake down there?"

"I had someone dig it up sixty years ago!"

Zhao's cheek twitched. Well, the Mingchan Academy has this kind of tradition.

Ge Changsheng continued walking forward, stopped at the door after glancing inside, turned to Zhao Rui, and said:

"I thought I was shameless enough by taking over the Mingchan Courtyard back then, but you brat actually took over my meditation room right under my nose."

"I, Old Ge, have never touched a woman in my entire life!"

Ge Changsheng looked Zhao Rui up and down with an extremely strange expression.

"Ahem, Coach, this is just a case of the upper echelons setting an example; it's an inherent characteristic of our academy!"

Zhao Rui gave an awkward smile.

Ge Changsheng ignored his words and continued walking towards the top of the mountain.

Zhao Rui was about to continue following them.

But then Ge Changsheng said leisurely, "Let's go back. There's nothing more to talk about. I'm tired. Prepare a pot of good wine and a few side dishes for tomorrow night."

As he spoke, his figure seemed to shrink to an inch, and in an instant he appeared in the distance. When his voice fell, he had already crossed the mountaintop.

"Forehead!"

Zhao Rui rolled his eyes. He was just being so self-righteous about getting something for free.

That light-footed skill is truly enviable.

He shook his head, not wanting to think about it anymore, turned around and went back to the meditation room, where he fell asleep immediately.

The next day, Zhao Rui got up as usual, practiced martial arts, and meditated to cultivate his inner energy.

From this vantage point, one can clearly see the Mingchan Temple below, its reflection shimmering across the lake, creating a unique and enchanting scene.

He continued his practice until around ten o'clock before finally stopping and descending the mountain.

I rushed to the Cicada Temple.

As soon as I arrived at the gate, I heard a commotion coming from inside.

"Luo Min has broken through to level nine!"

"Shen Xinzhu has also broken through!"

"I'm only at level seven, how come they're so fast?"

"Seriously, is level nine really that worthless now?"

"Worthless? Show me how you break through."

Hearing the whispers inside, Zhao Rui raised an eyebrow. How could he have broken through so quickly?

Logically speaking, Luo Min's foundation is weaker than Wang Dalong's and the others, and he was delayed for more than a month due to filming, so he shouldn't have made a breakthrough so quickly.

As for Shen Xinzhu, he didn't know her, but to be able to break through to level nine so quickly, she was obviously an extraordinary person.

With that thought in mind, he stepped inside.

(End of this chapter)