My Ironclad System is ahead of schedule.

Ji Yuan nodded honestly.

"I like to eat spring greens simply because they are easy to make, don't require much thought, and suit my taste. If there are many exquisitely prepared dishes, why wouldn't I eat them? Practicing martial arts is about doing what you want, not about deliberately suppressing your desires to do so-called ascetic training."

As she said this, Hua put a piece of dessert in her mouth to taste it. The sweet and cloying taste made Hua squint her eyes.

As she savored the desserts, she muttered to herself, "The desserts at this shop are delicious. I'll make a note of them and take some with me when I leave Luofu."

"I'll prepare it for you then."

Ji Yuan immediately began to fawn over him.

"Hmm." Hua smiled and nodded, "Perfect, then consider it your tuition fee for becoming my disciple."

"Become a disciple?"

Upon hearing this, Ji Yuan was taken aback. Although he had some prior thoughts and mental preparation, Ji Yuan was still somewhat surprised and excited when Marshal Hua admitted it in person.

Liu Ying glanced at Hua.

Ji Yuan's teachers, Jing Liu and Ruan Mei Ke Du...

No, no, those two are crazy. Marshal Hua is the Marshal of the Immortal Ship, a person who is perfect in every way except for his physical development, both in personality and strength. She... she shouldn't be like that...

The firefly couldn't help but let its imagination run wild.

"Yes, if you don't become an apprentice soon, I'm starting to worry that the company or a talent club will snatch you up."

Hua played a little joke on him.

"That's absolutely not true."

Ji Yuan quickly assured him.

Meanwhile, Black Tower, who was sitting to the side, said, "First of all, let me state that Ji Yuan is already a formal member of the Genius Club. No matter where he joins, his status as a member of the Genius Club will always exist."

A few people were eating and chatting when two figures arrived at the restaurant entrance.

It was Fu Xuan and Qing Que.

Fu Xuan's face showed a slight annoyance. Qing Que, on the other hand, clicked her tongue and looked around for a good way to pull the Grand Diviner away.

Fu Xuan had been watching the security camera footage at the Taibu Temple, and the sight of Ji Yuan and Liu Ying sneaking into the love hotel had already infuriated her. Then, when she watched again, she saw something else: he emerged with two women beside him.

Ji Yuan had been surrounded by many people before, but Fu Xuan hadn't given it much thought. Now, seeing him just come out of the love hotel, it was natural for Fu Xuan to have the wrong idea.

Enraged, Fu Xuan decided to see Ji Yuan's true colors. Qing Que, who was rubbing her backside, saw Fu Xuan's expression and quickly chased after him.

Hearing Fu Xuan mutter "scumbag" and "pervert," Qing Que roughly guessed what Fu Xuan was planning to do. She kept following closely until they reached the restaurant entrance, where Qing Que caught up with Fu Xuan and stopped her.

“Well, Lord Taibu, we have no reason to go to Ji Yuan to criticize him.”

Hearing Qingque say this, Fu Xuan calmed down, and then she realized the same thing. She had no right to question Ji Yuan or curse him as a scumbag.

However, Fu Xuan quickly found an excuse for himself.

"Why shouldn't I? Ji Yuan is the most outstanding talent among the younger generation of the Immortal Ship, and he is also the new generation of Grand Diviner that I have been looking forward to. Therefore, for his future, I must teach Ji Yuan well."

Her words were not only for Qingque, but also for herself. After speaking, she felt that she had made some sense, so she straightened her back and walked confidently into the restaurant.

Come on, let me teach you a lesson.

As Fu Xuan pondered this, he walked to Ji Yuan's table.

"Ji Yuan, I..."

She had only spoken halfway when Ji Yuan, Liu Ying, Hei Ta, and Hua noticed her and Qing Que. Their gazes all turned to Ji Yuan, causing Fu Xuan to swallow the words he was about to say.

What are you doing here, Marshal?!

When Fu Xuan saw Hua appear, she was completely dumbfounded.

And the first thought I had upon seeing Marshal Hua was—

Could it be that even the Marshal has been captured by Ji Yuan?

"No, no, it must have been just a chance encounter."

Fu Xuan tried hard to get rid of the thought. Even though he knew it was impossible, he couldn't help but think it.

Ji Yuan's charm at certain times is truly captivating; if the Marshal were also drawn to his displayed talent...

No, no, we cannot be disrespectful to the Marshal.

But what if even marshals are like that? What about me?

Actually, it was done secretly...

Fu Xuan, Fu Xuan, what are you thinking?

Qingque followed behind Fu Xuan and was also surprised to see Hua appear here.

Of course, she didn't have Fu Xuan's rich imagination.

"Have you eaten? Lord Taibu and Qingque, would you like to join me?" Ji Yuan, unaware that Fu Xuan had come in anger, naturally invited the two of them to eat upon seeing them.

“Okay, I’m really hungry.” Qingque naturally wanted to move closer to Ji Yuan, but as soon as she did so, Liuying took her place.

She secretly grasped Ji Yuan's hand, seemingly stealthy, but still visible to Qing Que. In matters of the bigger picture, Liu Ying wouldn't embarrass Ji Yuan, but in the small details, she still wanted to express her girlish emotions.

However, Qingque sat down naturally in the spot where Liuying had been, without worrying about such a thing at all.

Miss Firefly, you underestimate me.

Don't doubt the bond between me and my card-playing buddies!

I just want to find a relationship while I'm at it; I won't do anything that's too much of a waste of my energy.

Jealousy? I wouldn't do something so thankless.

Fu Xuan sat down next to Qing Que with a somewhat unnatural expression.

Ji Yuan asked her, "What's wrong, Grand Diviner? Why do you look so unhappy?"

"Of course it's because she likes you too, and she's jealous."

Black Tower said mercilessly from the side.

"You, you're making fun of me. I, I saw you and Ji Yuan come here together, but you, you're the one who's here."

When Fu Xuan heard Hei Ta expose her, she immediately blushed and retorted.

"As long as Ji Yuan comes with me to the Black Tower Space Station, I don't care. I can even go with my puppet." Black Tower said indifferently.

"you……"

Fu Xuan felt that he didn't really understand the Black Tower.

Doesn't she feel ashamed? Doesn't she have any sense of shame?

You, you are a messenger!

Although I didn't know Black Tower's identity at first, I naturally guessed it from her words.

"Miss Black Tower, please stop joking."

Black Tower shrugged: "If you're joking, then you're joking. Has Ruan Mei still not lost your moral compass? It seems she's really not good at teaching students."

Fu Xuan stared intently at Ji Yuan.

"I will not stand by and watch the youth of the Immortal Ship fall into depravity."

Hua then spoke up, "Ahem, let's eat first. After we finish eating, Ji Yuan, you can come with me to practice your boxing."

"Good good."

Ji Yuan nodded quickly.

After everyone finished their meal, Su Yi sent a message to Ji Yuan, asking why he hadn't returned for so long. Ji Yuan quickly told her that Marshal Hua had come to teach him martial arts.

Upon hearing this news, Su Yi immediately replied with delight:

[Su Yi: It seems my son has gained another good teacher. Back in the day, I met the Marshal a few times and even learned a thing or two about swordsmanship from him; he was practically my mentor. Ah Yuan, it would be wonderful if you could become Marshal Hua's student.]

After finishing their meal, Hua asked Ji Yuan to find a suitable place to conduct the teaching.

“Perfect timing. We’re not far from where the Cloud Cavalry is stationed. There’s a Cloud Cavalry training ground over there.” Ji Yuan thought for a moment and replied to Hua, “Shall we go there now? Is that alright?”

"Ah."

Hua nodded in agreement.

Ji Yuan then paid the bill and led Hua towards the Cloud Cavalry Training Ground. Liu Ying went with Ji Yuan, while Hei Ta also wanted to see what was happening and do some research.

"Ms. Hua is a top-notch hunting envoy, and her methods of exerting power are very worthy of study."

Black Tower said seriously.

"Then you must study the scientific principles carefully so that I can promote them to the entire Cloud Cavalry."

Fu Xuan hesitated for a long time before finally standing up to follow Ji Yuan.

Seeing that Black Tower and Firefly were looking at her, Fu Xuan stroked her chin and said, "I, I was just about to go and inspect the Cloud Cavalry."

"Oh~"

The bluebird made a mocking sound.

Fu Xuan immediately glared at her, but Qing Que glanced at Marshal Hua.

Marshal Hua is still here, so you must restrain yourself, Grand Diviner.

Fu Xuan clenched her little pink fist.

Qingque pouted. "Lord Fu Xuan, if you continue to be so reserved, you deserve to be a lifelong bachelor, stuck in unrequited love."

How can I help you, my diviner?

……

Ji Yuan and the others arrived at the training ground.

The arrival of Ji Yuan, Hua, Fu Xuan, and others sent the stationed Yunqi army into a frenzy. Marshal Hua's announcement that he would be instructing Ji Yuan only fueled their excitement.

Witnessing Marshal Hua's teachings firsthand would allow one to learn even a little bit, which could greatly improve one's skills.

Standing on the training ground, Ji Yuan and Hua stood in formation amidst the crowd of onlookers.