Chapter 2: Zhenling Primary School

You need not worry about the money. Since your father intends to send you to school, he will find a way to raise the funds. You only need to tell me whether you are willing or not

Long Fan was still deep in thought; at this moment, he had to make a decision that would determine the course of his life. Finally, he looked at his father and nodded.

I am just joking, Father. I am indeed willing to learn. I have long heard about the wonders of martial arts and techniques. Please teach me, and I will definitely study diligently

Long Hao demonstrated while explaining the essential principles of martial arts. Even though Long Fan currently lacked spiritual power, he still imparted the complete Breaking Wind Fist to him. Shadows of fists shifted before Long Fan's eyes, and he memorized them earnestly

Seeing my son change his tone and improve his attitude, I finally put away my anger

In the period that followed, Long Fan adjusted his training regimen, incorporating martial arts and cultivation of techniques alongside physical training. It can be said that he invested more energy and effort than before, to the point where he would fall asleep as soon as his head touched the pillow each night

This martial art is called "Breaking Wind Fist," renowned for its speed. I will demonstrate it once; pay close attention!

Yes, today we will accelerate the training pace and return home before dusk. I will also come back from the blacksmith's shop early.

Fan'er, do not worry too much. The absence of spiritual power now does not mean it will always be absent in the future. The outside world is vast, and there will surely be someone who can help you and the library gain spiritual power. Attending the spiritual school is the first step. What have you been working hard for these past two years? Do you want all that effort to go to waste?

Long Fan! I have the final say on this matter. Have you forgotten what I said? Nothing is absolute; what you learn will definitely be useful.

"Fan'er, wait a moment. I would like to add a new element to your training starting today: the practice of martial arts and techniques."

That night, Long Fan had just finished practicing the Yang Yuan technique and was particularly eager to go to sleep, but his father called out to him.

After a year of training, six-year-old Long Fan possesses a robust physique, yet he still appears somewhat slender in clothing, as he has already outgrown most of his peers by half a head. Although this year has been arduous, it has also yielded significant gains. Without the use of spiritual power, there are hardly any children of his age or even those in their teens who can surpass Long Fan in terms of physical strength and speed. His progress has even astonished Long Hao.

Fan'er, how old are you this year

You little rascal, take your time to comprehend the techniques, learn the martial arts as quickly as possible. You cannot use spiritual power to urge them, but you must master every single move, and memorize each acupoint. This is the technique, keep it well.

Long Fan is not wrong; first of all, their family is very poor. No, not just their family, the entire www.hetushu.com village is very poor. The taxes from the Divine Supervision Hall are too high, causing them to sometimes be unable to make ends meet, and they can only barely get by.

Alright, I will definitely complete it in advance

Long Fan fell silent for a moment. Although he was tempted by the prospect of possessing spiritual power, the situation at home made him hesitate.

I am willing ... ...

That is good, I will now teach you another martial art—Langya Palm

Understood, Father, I am proceeding with everything simultaneously

Very well, Fan'er, reaching this level is already commendable. You can consider yourself to have mastered this Broken Wind Fist. However, remember to keep in mind the various channels of martial arts, and do not forget to understand the Yang Yuan techniques

Hmm, I've rested enough, we can start now, Father

Fan'er, you take a break for now. Later, when it's time to eat, your father said to let you rest for a while before teaching you the techniques and martial arts.

Just like that, a year has passed unknowingly. Long Fan has been practicing both physical training and martial arts techniques simultaneously. During this year, he mastered eight sets of martial arts, with the highest level being Huangdao Intermediate. Although this year has been exhausting, he persevered and feels that he has gained a great deal.

Long Fan felt a sudden joy in his heart, as the cultivation method could assist practitioners in accelerating their absorption of the spiritual energy of heaven and earth to enhance their own cultivation. Meanwhile, martial arts could strengthen attack power; a high-level martial art could completely elevate a spiritual practitioner's strength to a new level. However, all of this is predicated on possessing spiritual energy to engage in spiritual cultivation, and he... Long Fan's gaze involuntarily shifted from bright to dim, and all of this was observed by Long Hao.

Father, I do not possess spiritual power, so the martial arts techniques may not be of much use; it would be a waste of time. However, it seems that martial arts could be helpful in combat.

... ...

Do not just stand there foolishly; take the time to study this carefully, as it is a martial arts manual

An ancient book, glowing with a yellow light, was caught by Long Fan. The four characters "Yang Yuan Gong Fa" caught his eye. As he looked at this book, his emotions were complex and he could not find the words to describe them; he merely nodded instinctively.

"Seven years old, Father, don't you know?"

When has your father ever deceived you? He certainly will! Your mother and I both believe that one day you will possess spiritual power and become very strong. Therefore, no matter how difficult it is for us, we will send you to a spiritual school to study. Are you willing to go?

On that morning, just as dawn was breaking, Long Fan was preparing to go for a run with a 50-kilogram sandbag strapped to him when Long Hao called out to him from behind.

The martial arts are divided into five levels: Heaven, Earth, Mysterious, Yellow, and Red, corresponding to five paths. Each path is further divided into three tiers: high, middle, and low. Now, I will give you a set of Yellow-level martial arts and a set of low-level Red path martial arts. I must clarify that I only have this one set of martial arts, but there are several volumes of martial arts that I can gradually provide to you

Father, why did you suddenly think of sending me to the Spirit School? Our family doesn't have that much spare money, and... and the Spirit Primary School teaches the cultivation of spiritual power, but I don't have any spiritual power...

... ...

There is no need for that, father

Well, I understand that martial arts techniques are rare treasures. Father, having one set is already quite valuable; do not feel embarrassed in front of your son.

Fan'er, you do not need to think so much; both the techniques and martial arts can be of assistance to you

Have you rested enough? Practicing martial arts and techniques is not that simple

Withdrawing his fists, all traces of the martial arts vanished. However, Long Fan remained unsatisfied; this was his first experience witnessing the power of martial arts under the operation of spiritual energy. Although it was merely the most basic low-level martial art of the equator, it still left him profoundly shocked

Father, is it really possible for me to possess spiritual power?

Yes, mother

Do you want to attend Zhenling Primary School

Seeing the anger in his father's words, he quickly changed his tone

... ...

After dinner, the sky had already darkened. In the courtyard, Long Hao and his son stood facing each other.

Heaven does not disappoint those who are earnest. On an evening two weeks later, Long Hao asked Long Fan to demonstrate the Breaking Wind Fist. Each punch was delivered with force, without the slightest pause. Although no shadow of the fist was produced and there was no whistling sound of the wind breaking, his movements and power had reached perfection, leaving even Long Hao greatly astonished. Long Fan withdrew his fists and stood still, while his father looked at him with satisfaction.

Long Hao finished speaking and handed over a martial arts manual. Although it was not as thick as the previous Yang Yuan technique, it held great significance in Long Fan's heart. As soon as his father left, Long Fan began to practice, completely absorbed in it. Despite his mother calling him several times to go to bed, he continued to practice in the courtyard until late at night. Only when he was too exhausted to move did he return to his room to sleep. That night, he had a dream in which he possessed spiritual power and mastered many martial arts, becoming the most formidable spiritual practitioner in the human realm.

Long Hao hooked his son's head, pulling him a little closer, as he gazed into Long Fan's eyes

The day's training was completed early by Long Fan, and dusk descended upon the mountain path. Previously, Long Fan would only return home for three meals a day, and he would come back very late from the small back mountain in the evening. Today, due to his father's orders in the morning, he returned home early. When he arrived home, Long Hao had not yet returned. Liu Xu, seeing her son back, hurriedly handed him a towel and a basin.