A Martial Saint Among Men: From Joining a Martial Arts School

70. Apologize?

"Brother, how did you do on the exam?" Chu He asked eagerly.

Chu Xuan smiled and said, "The results will be released in a few days. However, passing the exam shouldn't be a problem."

The Dayong Dynasty did not have a system of selecting scholars through the preliminary examinations. In other words, as long as one could break through the Ming Jin (a martial arts technique) and become a martial artist, one would automatically become a martial arts scholar and be qualified to register for the martial arts examination!

Therefore, as long as the results are released, Chu Xuan will be a martial arts graduate!

"Great! My brother is going to become a martial arts scholar!"

Chu He jumped up excitedly.

The title of "Military Scholar" was not simply a matter of acquiring academic honors; it represented a genuine leap in social class, completely breaking free from the shackles of the lower class and becoming a person of high status.

The prestige and authority that come with the title of Juren (a successful candidate in the imperial examinations) cannot be bought with fists or kicks.

Only with this status can one have the capital to stand on equal footing with the powerful and wealthy!

This is why Chu He was so excited, and why Old Master Chu was willing to sell everything he owned to make Chu Ming a martial arts master!

The next morning.

Chu Xuan arrived at the Lu Family Martial Arts School.

The atmosphere inside the martial arts gym was somewhat oppressive.

"What happened? Why does everyone look so dejected? What went wrong?"

Chu Xuan arrived at the inner courtyard, saw Ren Yan, and called him over to ask him questions.

Ren Yan looked around before whispering, "Brother Xuan, you don't know yet, do you? Senior Brother Xu Yuan's injuries were too severe, and he couldn't be saved. He passed away last night!"

The eldest brother and seventh sister, along with several fellow disciples, went to Senior Brother Xu's house to handle the funeral arrangements.

Chu Xuan was stunned and stood there dumbfounded.

After a moment, he sighed.

Just think back to when Xu Yuan first came on the field yesterday, how spirited he was, and how he decisively defeated his opponent right away.

But now...

An eye for an eye?

Of course, Chu Xuan only felt a little emotional, but he was not sad.

Although he and Xu Yuan both received financial assistance from the Bai family, they were complete strangers.

Chu Xuan could even sense the inexplicable hostility emanating from Xu Yuan.

It was just that such a living, breathing person he had spent every day with suddenly disappeared, which left him with some feelings of sadness.

Xu Yuan's death also gave Chu Xuan a new understanding of the ruthlessness of the five major families!

These are the dogs that bite!

After chatting with Ren Yan for a few minutes, Chu Xuan went to pay his respects to Lu Tong.

"You're here, please have a seat!"

When Lu Tong saw Chu Xuan, he gave a brief instruction, his face showing a weariness that Chu Xuan had never seen before.

Xu Yuan's death seems to have been a significant blow to him as well!

He stared at Chu Xuan, his brows furrowing deeper with each glance: "Did you really use the 'Eight Extremes Vajra Kill' on the arena yesterday? Why do I feel your qi and blood aren't severely depleted?"

"I don't know either! I was very weak yesterday, but I felt much better after resting for a night," Chu Xuan said guiltily.

Fortunately, Lu Tong wasn't in the mood to delve into it, and nodded, saying, "Perhaps you really do have some kind of special constitution, who knows?"

Then, his expression turned serious, and he said solemnly, "With your grades, you should be a shoo-in for the Xuan Yang Sect! However, remember, during this period, do not let your guard down, and do not leave the city casually..."

Chu Xuan was immediately startled upon hearing this.

What does that mean?

"Master, the martial arts examination is over, and the spots have been decided. Do these people really dare to be so bold as to kill disciples of the Xuan Yang Sect?" Chu Xuan asked, both surprised and suspicious.

Lu Tong sneered, "The end? How do you know this is the end, and not the real beginning?"

You should know that you have only obtained the qualification to enter the Xuan Yang Sect!

Only those who truly enter the Xuan Yang Sect become their disciples! What does it matter to the Xuan Yang Sect if someone dies along the way?

Besides, how can you be sure this isn't a test from the Xuan Yang Sect?

True gold is refined by fire! The martial arts examination is merely a facade! Those who emerge victorious from these trials and arrive alive at the Xuan Yang Sect are the disciples they truly desire…

After leaving Lu Tong's room, Chu Xuan was still somewhat dazed.

No wonder even someone as powerful as Lu Tong showed signs of fatigue.

It turned out that he had known about the unspoken rules of the martial arts examination all along, but even as a master of the Transformation Realm, he was powerless to change anything.

Because such a chaotic martial arts examination is exactly what the Xuan Yang Sect wants to see!

Only the truly valuable will emerge from this chaos!

"Become stronger, you must become stronger!"

Chu Xuan looked at the dim sky in the distance, feeling as if a storm was brewing.

He is currently severely injured and is likely to be targeted! Only by breaking through to the Transformation Realm can he protect himself in the upcoming storms!

However, it's time to show off some muscles.

Otherwise, many people might treat them like pushovers and manipulate them at will!

in the afternoon.

Chu Xuan's family visited his aunt's house.

Chu Xuan also saw his aunt Zeng Hong; a faint slap mark still lingered on her left cheek. Her usual cheerful demeanor had vanished as she chatted and laughed.

"Auntie, I've already spoken to Master. In a few days, Tiger and Xiaohe will go to the martial arts school to learn martial arts together."

As evening approached, Chu Xuan revealed his plans.

"So early? Should we wait another two years?" Zeng Hong asked in surprise.

Chu Xuan shook his head: "It's getting late! I should be able to secure a spot in the Xuan Yang Sect this time. I'll be heading there in three months. I can use this time to give them some pointers."

"Alright. My dear nephew, you're about to become a martial arts master. We little people will naturally follow your orders." Zeng Hong teased Chu Xuan with a smile.

Is Zeng Hong home?

Just then, a soft, alluring woman's voice suddenly rang out from outside.

The crowd looked in the direction of the sound and saw a group of people standing in the courtyard, led by two middle-aged men and a woman who looked charming.

Behind them followed a group of servants and guards, some carrying shoulder poles, others carrying cabinets filled with piles of things.

"It's the Seventh Young Mistress!"

Zeng Hong quickly stood up.

Chu Xuan recognized the person as Bai Dongchu, the seventh master of the Bai family, whom he hadn't seen for a long time!

The one standing in front of Bai Dongchu must be Bai Dongxu, the eldest son of the Bai family!

The woman next to Bai Dongchu, with her gentle and charming face and graceful demeanor, must be the "Seventh Young Mistress" that Auntie mentioned.

This was the first time Chu Xuan had met this "Seventh Young Mistress".

To be honest, I owe my success today to a spot given to me by "Seventh Young Mistress".

"Seventh Young Madam, what brings you here..."

Zeng Hong ran out and was startled to see such a large scene outside.

The seventh young mistress stepped forward, took Zeng Hong's hand, and said with a smile, "Zeng Hong, this is my husband's elder brother, the head of the Bai family. Didn't you have some misunderstandings with the Bai family before? After learning about it, your elder brother came here specifically to apologize."

"Uncle Bai..."

Zeng Hong was startled.

"I don't deserve it, I don't deserve it!"

Bai Dongxu quickly stopped Zeng Hong from bowing, his face full of gentle smiles, and said, "To be honest, it's my fault for not raising my daughter well, and I've raised her to be unruly. I'm the one who should apologize!"

"An apology? Should we postpone it until tonight?"

A detached voice rang out, and Chu Xuan appeared beside Zeng Hong.

Bai Dongxu's smile froze instantly, and he opened his mouth to speak.

Boom!

Chu Xuan suddenly attacked, striking Bai Dongxu in the chest with a palm!

The Eight Extremes Dark Force erupted instantly, a fierce shockwave accompanied by a biting wind exploded outwards, the palm strike as solid as a mountain, heading straight for Bai Dongxu's face!

"not good!"

Bai Dongxu's expression changed drastically. In a haste, he crossed his arms, his muscles and bones bulging slightly as he concentrated his inner strength in his arm bones, intending to withstand the attack.

"Bang!"

The moment his arms made contact with Chu Xuan's palm, Bai Dongxu's face turned deathly pale.

He was struck as if by a heavy hammer, his feet leaving the ground and flying several feet away!

Upon landing, his feet dug two furrows in the ground, causing his blood to surge and almost making him spit out blood.