117: Chapter 117 The Apprenticeship Ceremony Begins (Part Two)

As the two went deeper, the number of people in the large residence increased, but most were standing together in small groups. It seemed that even within the Martial Arts World, there were quite a few small cliques.

Most people here were Second Realm martial artists. Many young people were surrounded by crowds; it seemed they were the Geniuses mentioned by those few people earlier.

"Congratulations, congratulations. I heard earlier that your martial arts Realm had broken through to the mid-stage of the Second Realm. I didn't expect that seeing you today, it is indeed so."

"To have such achievements in a short year, your talent can be described as incredibly formidable!"

"It seems that the title of Little Grandmaster belongs to no one but you."

A Second Realm martial artist said this to the surrounded youth, drawing agreement from many. The youth smiled slightly upon hearing this and then spoke modestly.

"Not at all, not at all. It's just good luck."

"There are many Senior Brothers and Senior Sisters who are more outstanding than me. I, Xu Xiangdi, dare not be arrogant. The title of Little Grandmaster cannot fall upon my head."

"Hahaha, Little Grandmaster, you are truly humble. At your age, with such strength, who can compare? This title is just a matter of time."

The youth Xu Xiangdi's smile deepened upon hearing these words, but he still spoke.

"Grandmaster Jiquan's newly accepted disciple has yet to show their face. Please do not say such things again."

"To be able to catch Grandmaster Jiquan's eye, how could their talent and strength be weak?"

Upon hearing these words from Xu Xiangdi, the crowd couldn't help but mutter.

"That's right, why hasn't Grandmaster Jiquan's newly accepted disciple appeared yet?"

"Now that all the various Grandmasters have arrived, and so many of us are here, isn't this looking down on us?"

"I heard this person isn't very old, yet they've already learned how to put on airs. Who knows what they'll be like later."

Xu Xiangdi, standing to the side, heard this. A hint of a smile flashed in his eyes, and he hurriedly spoke to stop them: "You mustn't say that."

"Perhaps Grandmaster Jiquan's newly accepted disciple was delayed by something."

"Let's wait a bit longer; we are in no rush."

"Yes, yes, yes. The Little Grandmaster is right. We will listen to the Little Grandmaster."

People kept agreeing, and Xu Xiangdi was very satisfied with everything as it was. A trace of disdain flashed in his eyes as he looked toward the depths of the large residence.

He wanted to see what kind of ability this disciple accepted by Grandmaster Jiquan actually had.

Could they be stronger than him?

His master had said that he was a once-in-a-century martial arts Genius. In just one year, he had stepped into the mid-stage of the Second Realm, and in less than a year, he would be able to step into the Third Realm.

Furthermore, his master had already told him about the matters behind this Apprenticeship Banquet, telling him to feel free to cause trouble and not worry about the consequences of whatever he stirred up.

He wanted to use this opportunity to completely solidify his title as the Little Grandmaster.

Lu Zheng passed by and glanced at the surrounded youth. He didn't expect to be targeted before he had even shown his face. What a green tea; to think he was actually planning to use him to gain fame.

It was just a matter of whether he had the strength for it.

Xu Xiangdi happened to make eye contact with Lu Zheng and revealed a smile. Lu Zheng returned a smile and then left the area.

"Do you know which family the person who just passed by belongs to?"

"They look so unfamiliar."

Xu Xiangdi asked with a hint of confusion, but the crowd shook their heads. They couldn't recall any impression of the unfamiliar face of Lu Zheng.

They didn't care and immediately cast Lu Zheng to the back of their minds.

Just as everyone had their own thoughts, Lu Zheng and his elder sister, Lu Wen, arrived at the deepest part of the large residence. The Apprenticeship Banquet was being held here, so they found two seats and sat down.

More and more people arrived to find their seats and sat down, looking toward the central position.

"Little brother, no matter what happens next, do not speak."

"Just watch."

Lu Wen said earnestly, because things seemed to be exceeding her expectations. As a psychic Superpower user, she also felt the strange atmosphere around them.

It seemed that behind this Apprenticeship Banquet, things were not as simple as she had thought.

But regardless of whether an accident would occur during the Apprenticeship Banquet, she had to ensure her younger brother's safety.

"Mm, I know, Sis."

Lu Zheng muttered, and Lu Wen's voice came again.

"The people who have come to your coach's Apprenticeship Banquet this time are all prominent figures in the Martial Arts World."

"Take a good look at them; perhaps you will have the opportunity to get to know them later."

"Do you see the three elders sitting on the stage? Your coach is among them."

"These three are the pillars of the Martial Arts World, true Grandmaster powerhouses."

Lu Wen said slowly, explaining to Lu Zheng. Suddenly, a man who had sat down behind them heard Lu Wen's words and said in a meaningful tone.

"Hmph, after today, it's hard to say if they will still be pillars."

"Watch carefully; what happens next will be fun."

A hint of surprise appeared in Lu Wen's eyes. She had also heard the man's words, and the unease in her heart grew more severe. Lu Zheng, however, acted as if he hadn't heard, exhaling a deep breath.

He was afraid that in a moment of impulse, he would kill the person behind him and ruin his master's plan.

Since his master knew all of this, his master must have already planned for this situation. Perhaps everything was within his master's plan, and all he could do was cooperate with his master's plan.

Unless absolutely necessary, he would try his best not to make a move.

Looking at his master on the stage, at this moment, his master, Old Bai, also looked at Lu Zheng. A trace of a smile appeared on the corner of Lu Zheng's mouth, and his master nodded slowly.

"Is this Lu Zheng?"

Grandmaster Luoshen beside him also noticed this action, looked at Lu Zheng below the stage, and said slowly.

"Mm-hmm, can't tell, right?"

"This kid is someone who hides his true depth. According to my estimation, it is highly likely that he has already mastered the First Realm Fist Technique of his Baji Fist to the Peak Realm of mastery, and he is only one step away from breaking through to the Second Realm."

Grandmaster Li said slowly, and a trace of surprise appeared in Grandmaster Luoshen's eyes, but it was only a trace.

"Is this kid's talent really as terrifying as you say?"

"Hmph, it will only be more terrifying than you think."

"Only when you truly see it will you know what it means to be spoon-fed by heaven."

"Otherwise, I wouldn't consider teaching him my Taiji Fist. How about it? Do you want to consider teaching this kid your Luoshen Method? It definitely won't disappoint you."

"This child is highly likely to be the hope for us martial artists to break through to the Fourth Realm."

Grandmaster Li continued, without the slightest concealment of his appreciation for Lu Zheng, and even began to set his sights on Grandmaster Luoshen, which caused Grandmaster Luoshen's confusion.

"Old man Li is preparing to introduce his granddaughter to this disciple of mine."

Upon receiving the explanation, Grandmaster Luoshen suddenly realized.

"You old thing, you've set your sights on me. If this child becomes your grandson-in-law, what difference does it make whether you teach him Taiji Fist or not?"

"However, it's a pity that my Luoshen Method can only be cultivated by women."

"Sigh, that is a pity. But I remember that besides the Luoshen Method, your internal nourishing techniques are also extremely good. On the path of nurturing foundations, you have gone the furthest."

Grandmaster Luoshen glanced at Grandmaster Li.

"Do you want to have a fight with this old woman?"

"Alright, alright..."

Grandmaster Li had no choice but to drop it, and a hint of hesitation flashed in Grandmaster Luoshen's eyes as she looked at Lu Zheng, and she said slowly.

"However, if he can survive this hurdle, this old woman can consider this matter."

Grandmaster Li and Old Bai beside her couldn't help but reveal a slight smile upon hearing this. They had secured the internal nourishing technique.