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--- Chapter 217 ---
Three months later.
Wu Tan City - Prir Comrcial Street.
A crowd of people gathered in a park, watching with great interest as the sound of tal clashing echoed fiercely.
"Whoa, whoa, what happened?"
"Why is the street filled with people?"
"What's with that sound? Fight? Is there a fight there?"
The newcors who have just arrived at this street asked in confusion.
A random watcher, who had been in the street for a while, answered with great fervor, "A wandering Dou Grandmaster Expert is testing a kid from our street."
"He said the kid has great potential to beco a master, too."
"And to be honest, I think so, too. Although the kid's past is sad, he has always been kind, sensible, and polite to the people in the city."
"This... You're not talking about Han Yuan, are you?" The butcher who sold various ats to Han Yuan for a whole year is one of the newcors who arrived on the street.
"Han Yuan? That kid? The one whose family got slaughtered by bandits and took care of his sister alone by himself?" Another newcor said in surprise.
The random watcher chuckled, "I an, is there any more sensible kid in this city other than him?"
With the three major clans and the Prir rchants as the monopolizers of the Wu Tan City, the people have grown accustod to arrogant and nosy mbers of these clans.
The people, while not oppressed, knew they weren't the sa kind of people as these noble kids.
However, one kid in particular stood out in just one year.
His sad and tragic backstory caused people to sob.
Different from those noble kids, this kid is a commoner, but his sensible nature and kindness won their hearts.
Watching this kid, who wanted to change his fate to protect his sister, makes them admire him even more.
And today, that sa kid is really going to change his fate!
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In the park, two figures, small and big, faced each other on the concrete floor.
The small figure is eight or nine years old. Despite the kid's young age, his body is tall and well-developed, matching his long spiky black hair that reached his back. Furthermore, he also has a clean and handso face, with his deep black eyes, which caught the attention of many girls.
The kid is wearing a torn dark-blue martial outfit and wielding a wooden spear shakily. He's sweating profusely. Yet, the determined look on his face never disappears.
Facing the kid is a chubby middle-aged man. Unlike the little kid, he's not sweating in the slightest and has a playful look on his face while holding a long wooden saber. He has crew-cut hair, puffy cheeks, and hazel brown eyes, wearing an azure-white martial robe with "Soaring Wind" symbols on his back.
"We have exchanged a total of three moves, and you're able to survive until now. Impressive!" The chubby middle-aged man praised without holding back.
"Among the young people I knew, you possess an imnse potential, especially with a spear in hand."
"But..."
"To beco this ng Xi's disciple, surviving my sword attacks alone isn't enough."
He grinned at him, "Show
what you got, boy! If you can touch even the corner of my clothes, you will pass my test!"
Under everyone's watchful gaze, Han Yuan cald down, and the slight shakiness in his hand instantly stopped. He closed his eyes briefly and then opened them again.
Yet, when Han Yuan opened his eyes again, it was as if he had beco a completely different person!
"Senior, please advise..." Han Yuan said with a low yet serious tone.
Several Dou Fighters in the crowd couldn't help but feel dumbfounded.
'Those eyes! The eyes of a warrior!' They exclaid in anticipation.
'This kid, he's... a real deal!'
At first, when all this farce started, these Dou Fighters weren't impressed by Han Yuan's martial skills. He's too young, too experienced, and simply green.
Three sword strikes received, he survived. However, experienced people know that ng Xi was playing around. A Dou Grandmaster Expert, even if he suppressed his cultivation, wouldn't be so slow that they could see his movent.
He's playing around, irritating the kid.
Yes, he was provoking Han Yuan!
Yet, despite all odds.
Han Yuan didn't buy ng Xi's shaless provocation. He could stay calm and rational. Those eyes aren't the eyes of a weak kid.
This kid, he's strong!
And for those who had known Han Yuan for long, seeing this side of him is shocking and saddening.
It's not hard to guess why a kind boy like Han Yuan could possess such a pair of eyes.
'He had gone through a lot...'
A peak Dou Master Expert, who watched ng Xi's test from the very beginning, noticed the wandering master's movent. "He's going to make a move."
And sure enough, ng Xi slashed down his wooden saber casually, but this casual swing looked different to ordinary people and Dou Fighters.
For ordinary people, it was just a casual chopping motion.
On the other hand, Dou Fighters saw that ng Xi actually used a bit of his "Wind" Dou Qi to attack Han Yuan. A faint, windy energy enveloped the blunt wooden edge, sharpening it.
If Han Yuan took this attack head-on, he'd get injured!
Many Dou Fighters wanted to warn Han Yuan, but the brave kid also made his move.
Han Yuan didn't charge forward as they expected. He buried his little foot firmly on the ground, gripping the wooden spear and twisting it, making a loud sound.
Then, Han Yuan drove the twisted wooden spear forward. The montum caught everyone off guard for a second.
Crack!
The wooden spear exploded upon eting ng Xi's sword, turning into a cloud of dust.
"Well, you fail-!" ng Xi was about to tease Han Yuan. However, he didn't expect him to jump out of the dust cloud and threw a punch.
A straightforward punch enhanced with Dou Qi.
"Roc's Fist." Han Yuan's eyes glead as he connected his fist with ng Xi's stomach.
BAM!
A heavy sound reverberated in the park.
Everyone was shocked.
He did it!
Han Yuan did it!
He successfully touched ng Xi's clothes, thus passing his test.
ng Xi's mouth twitched helplessly. "To think you'd use your weapon as a distraction to attack ."
"Kid, I don't know if I should praise you for your bravery or stupidity."
"Did I pass?" Han Yuan didn't care and asked in return.
ng Xi rubbed his stomach helplessly, "Well, you did reach .
"You passed, with flying colors at that!"
"From now on, you're my, ng Xi, disciple!"
"Whoa!" The crowd erupted. The exchange between Han Yuan and ng Xi was entertaining for them despite being very short.
It shows the determination of a kid and his cleverness.
They cheered for Han Yuan, wishing for the best for him after being taken as a disciple by a wandering master.
Of course, so are envious, but after putting themselves in Han Yuan's shoes, they didn't think they could do the sa. After all, ng Xi is a Dou Grandmaster.
The strongest person in the Wu Tan City is a Dou Grandmaster, too, and that ant a lot to people's lives here.
ng Xi placed his hand on Han Yuan's shoulder and then looked at the people in the crowd, "Everyone, from now on, Han Yuan is my disciple, and anyone who touches him will taste my saber."
"Oh, also, I will probably stay in Wu Tan City for a while."
"So, I planned to build a Martial Dojo. Anyone who doesn't have family or a background may join."
"Rember, my Martial Dojo's na... Soaring Wind Dojo!"
Then, ng Xi and Han Yuan instantly vanished from the crowd, but the enthusiasm didn't fade away. The announcent that ng Xi wanted to open a Martial Dojo is like a bomb to them.
After all, the appearance of a Martial Dojo in the Wu Tan City with a Dou Grandmaster backing it is challenging the authority of the three clans and the Prir's rchants.
By then, the city was 'eventually' bound to be not so peaceful.
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anwhile, Han Yuan and ng Xi returned to the small courtyard that Han Yuan owned without problem.
Regardless, no one would have ever thought the high and mighty Dou Grandmaster would suddenly be kneeling before the "disciple" he recently took.
"I'm sorry for being too haughty earlier, Master!" said ng Xi with a panicked look. "T-This subordinate deserves a punishnt."
Han Yuan glanced at ng Xi calmly, "It's alright."
"Your skillful acts convince others."
"Good job, ng Xi."
"From now on, try your best to promote our dojo. If you do well, I might reward you."
Upon hearing this, ng Xi couldn't help but tremble. "Y-Yes, Master, leave it to !"
But ng Xi trembled, not because of fear. But because of excitent!
As for why, about three months ago, ng Xi was a struggling martial artist whose family's inheritance dwindled and barely reached the Dou Master Realm at the age of twenty.
Yes, he wasn't even a Dou Grandmaster!
Back then, ng Xi t Han Yuan and Xiao Yixian by accident. They saw sothing in ng Xi and recruited him into a group called Martial Union, training him into what he is now.
In re three months, ng Xi rose from 3-Star Dou Master to 9-Star Dou Grandmaster with the help of the "miraculous pills" Han Yuan gifted to him.
Hearing that Han Yuan might reward him again, ng Xi couldn't help but get excited. If he does well, Dou Spirit, no, Dou King Realm might not even be a dream!
While Han Yuan and ng Xi discussed their next plan, Xiao Yixian was training a group of kids in the courtyard. They are around her age, and the oldest is only two years older than her.
These kids are war orphans and abandoned children who lost their way in this world. Han Yuan took them and planned to train them into a group of elite, the foundation for his organization in this world.
"Steady!" Xiao Yixian inford the kids in the backyard as Han Yuan and ng Xi walked in.
Han Yuan wiped his sweaty face with a towel. "Well, it's nice to see you guys training diligently."
"But this is just the beginning."
"From now on, all of you will be part of the Soaring Wind Dojo. Your job is only one: train and beco stronger!"
"Yes, Boss!" The kids shouted in return.
"Mm." Han Yuan smiled proudly at them.
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Another three months passed.
Today, the Soaring Wind Dojo finally opened to the public.
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