The forest suddenly fell silent. Just moments ago, Yang Lin had been full of bravado, but now he lay on the ground, covering his head with his hands, his body curled up. Yang Lin's mouth was wide open; he seemed to want to cry out, but he held it back.
Chen Haoxuan knew the limits. His earlier strikes had not been too harsh; Yang Lin's pain was only temporary and would soon pass. Chen Haoxuan clapped his hands and said proudly, "Your Karate is worse than mere flashy moves. If I were you, even if someone held a knife to my throat, I wouldn't learn Karate."
Ma Yichen and Liu Junfeng rushed to Yang Lin's side. Ma Yichen nervously asked Chen Haoxuan, "Haoxuan, is Yang Lin going to be okay?"
Chen Haoxuan smiled and reassured them, "Don't worry—he'll be fine. He'll feel better in a bit." Having served in the Future Century military, Chen Haoxuan had learned basic medical skills because it significantly increased survival rates on the battlefield. So, he knew a thing or two about medicine.
After a while, Yang Lin finally felt that his body was no longer in as much pain. He slowly stood up and gave Chen Haoxuan a thumbs-up, saying admiringly, "Impressive! You're the strongest person I've ever met. I've decided—I want to become your disciple and learn combat skills from you."
"You can't be serious! Aren't you going to learn Karate?" Chen Haoxuan asked.
"Forget that Karate! It's just a ridiculous flashy style that’s only useful against ordinary people. Your combat skills are different; they're fast, precise, and powerful. I like martial arts like that, so I want to learn from you. Once I master it, no one will dare disrespect me," Yang Lin declared firmly.
"No need for formal apprenticeship; combat skills are easy to learn. You just need to understand human anatomy and how to apply force," Chen Haoxuan explained. His combat skills were based on this principle; every strike or dodge he made was executed in the most advantageous way, unlike those rigid martial arts that required specific movements.
"You're kidding! If it were that easy—everyone would know it," Yang Lin thought Chen Haoxuan was unwilling to teach him.
"I'm not lying; it's really like that. My combat skills are effective because I have a deep understanding of human anatomy and how to use force. I know this might sound confusing, so let me explain! For example, when I hit Yang Lin, didn’t it seem like I knew what he would do next? That's because when someone throws a punch or kick, other parts of their body move first—like your shoulder moving before your fist."
"For instance, when you kick, don’t you often step back first before launching forward? As for using force, let me explain why I can climb an eight-meter-high tree without using my hands. It’s all about knowing how to generate force with various techniques; I utilize the tree's rebound force and control direction with my legs. That’s why I can move like those people you see on TV..." Chen Haoxuan explained meticulously.
"Wow, you're a genius! You can generate force!" Yang Lin exclaimed in surprise. He had never thought of using force in such a way or considered the body's natural reactions. Today had truly broadened his horizons.
Ma Yichen had strong calculation abilities, but after listening to Chen Haoxuan, he realized that his skills were quite slow. He couldn't compare himself to Chen Haoxuan, who could calculate others' next moves in an instant. He could do it too, but not as quickly as Chen Haoxuan.
"That's how martial arts are learned. If you have any questions in the future, feel free to ask me. As for apprenticeship, there's no need," Chen Haoxuan waved his hand.
"Alright, I will study hard. One day I will surpass you," Yang Lin said earnestly.
"Just you? Hahaha... I'm not trying to discourage you. Many people can surpass me now, but in a few years, no one in this world will be able to surpass me. I've said it; whether you believe it or not is up to you," Chen Haoxuan replied with a smile. What he said was true; technology would always be the most powerful weapon. It could benefit humanity or become a terrifying tool for killing.
"Hey, let's go! It's almost lunchtime; let's eat at the cafeteria!" Chen Haoxuan said to Yang Lin and the others.
When they arrived at the cafeteria, there were very few people dining. They ordered a large number of dishes and occupied a table. Chen Haoxuan sent a text message to Chen Yina, asking her to come to the cafeteria after class as he had already prepared her meal.
Ma Yichen also sent the same message to Zhang Beining. His relationship with Zhang Beining was warming up; it seemed that if either of them uttered those three words, they would become a real couple.
After a while, Chen Yina jogged into the cafeteria and quickly reached Chen Haoxuan and the others. She sat next to Chen Haoxuan, slightly out of breath, and greeted Yang Lin and the others, "Hello."
"Nana, it's been a few days since I last saw you; you look even more beautiful," Yang Lin said with a smile. He was still puzzled by Chen Yina's beauty; he saw her almost every day and was sure she hadn't gone for any beauty treatments. He thought she must be using some kind of skincare product but couldn't figure out what could remove her acne and scars in such a short time.
"Thank you!" Chen Yina replied happily. She enjoyed her current life; people often complimented her beauty now, a feeling she had never experienced before.
"Nana, do you have a crush on any boys?" Liu Junfeng suddenly asked, and from his expression, it was clear he had some mischievous intentions regarding Chen Yina. After all, what boy wouldn't like such a beautiful girl?
Chen Yina lowered her head shyly and said, "Yes!"
"Ah—who is it? Do we know each other?" Liu Junfeng asked in surprise.
"Hehe... of course it's our Xuan! Who else deserves Nana besides Xuan? One is the top flower on the campus beauty list, and the other is the number one on the Campus Heartthrob list. They are childhood sweethearts who grew up together, studied together, and lived together. They are definitely a couple that heaven arranged long ago," Yang Lin said with a smile. Not only did he think so, but all the teachers and students in New City had to admit that Chen Haoxuan and Chen Yina were indeed a perfect match.
"What nonsense! He is my sister, I..." Chen Haoxuan's words were cut short as he felt a surge of hatred.
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