"Wu! You've been a soft touch all along! It's time you showed your stuff—demonstrate your spinning leg technique! I want to see how far you've developed it!"
"Yang! You've been rather unimpressive—now's the time to step up and show your mettle!"
Under the elder's guidance, the three friends immediately assumed a commanding posture, their imposing and majestic presence leaving everyone astonished.
"Authentic Shaolin martial arts!" one of Zhou Chao's associates exclaimed, standing behind him.
Zhou Chao gave that man a sharp glare, and instantly, the man retreated into the crowd, afraid to draw attention.
Zhou Chao burst into laughter, saying, "Shaolin martial arts? Pfft! My hydro-based abilities are unmatched throughout the world!"
The three younger brothers immediately launched water balls at their three less-than-enthusiastic friends.
Gao Liang, observing the pattern, promptly formulated a strategy and communicated it clearly to the three friends.
The three lesser friends have truly become exceptional under the masterful training of the boss. Day after day, they undergo grueling drills, which have made them remarkably strong—capable of holding their own against ten opponents at once, let alone with the boss's real-time guidance. Thus, no matter how the water balls come their way, they remain fearless, moving with great agility to evade them. Honestly, Zhou Chao's three younger brothers have recently relaxed their training and only grasped the basic aspects of Zhou Chao's aquatic ability, so their attacks aren't very powerful. After a series of exchanges, these less potent water balls were quickly deflected back by the three friends. They came close to breaking, which left Zhou Chao quite embarrassed. Unconvinced, Zhou Chao said to Gao Huang, "I never expected you could train my younger brothers so effectively in such a short time!" "Want to know why?" Gao Huang smiled brightly.
Zhou Chao nodded. Gao Liang signaled to Zhou Chao’s third younger brother, who looked utterly defeated, and gave a subtle glance to his three close friends, who silently chuckled—there was going to be some good entertainment.
I've already made arrangements with all the banks in Hanhai City—your two families won't be able to borrow money from them!" Saying this, she quietly whispered to her third younger brother, "Withdraw!" And so, with a few gestures from Zhou Chao, the third brother and the rest of the group hurriedly made their exit. The three friends stomped fiercely toward Zhou Chao's retreating figure, then turned to Gao Liang and said, "Boss, sister-in-law! Chen Yuting! Honestly, don't worry about tuition fees—we wind-up brothers at Fenghuo Hall will each chip in a little, and we'll surely manage to cover both of your tuition costs!" Zhang Yупing was once again called "sister-in-law" by her brothers, though she blushed deeply—yet remained completely pleased. Chen Yuting noticed: Zhang Yупing's face was glowing with a quiet happiness, and at that very moment, Zhang Yупing looked more beautiful than ever. Zhang Yупing and Gao Liang were truly a perfect match, and she herself was merely a lovely complement. Still, that was fine—she didn't feel jealous, because she had a clear sense of self-worth. She didn't feel
High-light nodded warmly to his brothers' goodwill, yet waved his hand with a clear, resonant voice, saying to everyone: "Brothers! I truly appreciate your heartfelt intentions. But I know that Fenghuo Hall is currently in a developmental phase and urgently needs funds to carry out its various operations. My only hope is that you all continue to strengthen yourselves through regular physical training. Only when you grow strong will Fenghuo Hall grow strong—our future lies firmly in your hands!"
The fifty-some brothers quickly knelt half on the ground, hands clasped in fists, full of passion and determination, declaring: "Older brother, Sister-in-law, please rest assured—we brothers vow to build Fenghuo Hall into a thriving, powerful institution. As long as the Elder Brother gives the word, we will shoulder any risks or responsibilities. We are ready whenever you need us!"
"Excellent! Excellent! Excellent brothers!"
"Both Gao Liang and Zhang Yuping clapped at the same time. Zhang Yuping had always disliked Gao Liang and his group of brothers, but somehow, she now found that Gao Liang's brothers were all quite excellent—sincere, straightforward, and possessing many of the same virtues as Gao Liang himself. Indeed, Gao Liang's three close friends were absolutely right—'exquisite training!' This is the result of Gao Liang's exquisite training!"
"Regarding the tuition fees, I'll find a way to settle it! You all may now go." Gao Liang waved his hand, and immediately over fifty people began to depart, bidding farewell with heartfelt reluctance: "Older brother, Sister-in-law! Please take good care of yourselves!" The brothers gradually dispersed.
Yet, just as they were about to part, another voice came: "Especially Sister-in-law! She's delicate and needs your constant care!"
Gao Liang and Zhang Yuping turned to see—wow! It was Wu, the soft-spoken one among the three close friends, smiling warmly toward them!
Gao Liang and Zhang Yuping exchanged glances. Gao Liang
"Because you are my woman!" "Husband! You're so wonderful!" Zhang Yuping's tears were flowing uncontrollably at this moment. The three close friends and the brothers from Fenghuo Hall had all left, leaving only Gao Liang, Zhang Yuping, and Chen Yuting on site—of course, with Ying'er still quietly observing in the background. "Master! There are still three minutes left. You must choose one of Zhang Yuping or Chen Yuting to enter the Yueguang Treasure Box space for dual cultivation. If you miss these final three minutes, you will permanently lose your eligibility to enter!" Gao Liang mentally visualized Ying'er's prompt. He glanced at his lovely wife, Zhang Yuping, and then at Chen Yuting, who remained calm and composed. Who should he choose? Gao Liang truly found himself at a loss. "No! Master! There are only ten seconds left! You must make your decision quickly!" Yet Gao Liang was still hesitating, his mind repeatedly echoing the three words: "Who should I choose? Who should I choose?" "Ah!"
Zhang Yuping felt a sudden dizziness in her head. It seemed that Zhou Chao had once again been remotely controlling her—this time even more powerful, capable of making her dizzy at any moment, anywhere. Gao Liang was heartbroken, calling out, "Yuping! You must hold on!" But Zhang Yuping collapsed. At that moment, Ying'er had already counted to "1," yet Gao Liang still reached out to help her. With a sigh of regret, Ying'er lamented, "Master! If you don't enter now, you will lose all your current abilities!" This time, Ying'er's voice reached Chen Yuting. Chen Yuting sensed Ying'er's presence and immediately pulled Gao Liang aside, saying, "Gao Liang, come with me—I need you to go in!"