The villains are redeemed, and the heroines cry and beg for forgiveness.

"Is your sister at the martial arts gym?" Gu Ran asked.

Cheng Youmeng nodded: "Of course, where else would she be but the martial arts hall? She just asked me to come to Lanxin University to pick you up, so she's definitely waiting for you at the martial arts hall right now."

Gu Ran used his telekinetic powers to detect that there were no signs of a battle inside the Ni Yuan Martial Arts Hall.

This suggests that Cheng Caimeng likely did not encounter any enemies within the martial arts hall. Of course, it's also possible that she possessed some rare ability, such as a mental ability. In such an attack scenario, it's possible that nothing at the scene would be destroyed.

As for Cheng Caimeng going out, that's possible... When Gu Ran's mental power is at its full strength, it can almost cover the entire Canglong City. Although its effectiveness will be reduced to the minimum, it can still find a person.

Of course, this is only a superficial distinction. If the target changes their appearance and disguises themselves, Gu Ran still won't be able to detect it.

However, if Gu Ran narrows the range of his psychic power, he can enhance the ability of his psychic power to detect within that range.

But Cheng Caimeng shouldn't have disguised herself to leave the martial arts hall, right? Didn't she want him to go there to fulfill the bet?

Gu Ran sensed something was amiss, but since he wasn't sure yet, he didn't tell Cheng Youmeng.

However, because he was worried about Cheng Caimeng's safety, Gu Ran immediately set off and rushed to the Ni Yuan Martial Arts Hall as fast as he could.

"Hey, wait for me!" Cheng Youmeng called out from behind.

Gu Ran's reaction really confused her. It made her think that her sister and Gu Ran had made some kind of special bet, so Gu Ran couldn't wait to hear it.

Even if Gu Ran were to rely solely on his physical strength and run at full speed without any obstacles in front of him, he would still achieve a terrifying speed, even faster than a teleportation portal with spatial abilities over short distances.

Although Canglong City is filled with buildings, Gu Ran can use his mental power to create an invisible path for himself to run through in the air, avoiding these buildings and reaching his destination as quickly as possible.

When Gu Ran arrived at the Ni Yuan Martial Arts Hall, Cheng Youmeng and the others were far behind, and it would take them some time to reach the Ni Yuan Martial Arts Hall.

He unexpectedly discovered that Cheng Caimeng was inside the Niyuan Martial Arts Hall, practicing swordplay in the training ground.

Gu Ran frowned slightly.

He compressed his mental power to the extreme, enveloping the training ground, but he still couldn't sense Cheng Caimeng. It was as if there was no one in the training ground at all, and that beautiful figure dancing gracefully was just an illusion.

Gu Ran slowly walked into the training ground. The training ground seemed to be built with special materials and methods. Although it was full of historical significance and had traces of weapon damage everywhere, Gu Ran could sense that ordinary martial arts masters would definitely not be able to damage the training ground.

Cheng Caimeng wore a colorful long dress, like a colorful butterfly fluttering in the air, her graceful figure full of light beauty.

Seemingly oblivious to everything around her, Gu Ran remained focused on her own world as she entered the training ground, her movements continuing without pause.

Cheng Caimeng already possessed the appearance of a mature and sophisticated woman. At this moment, she no longer displayed a girlish heart, but rather created her own work with the seriousness and dedication of an artist. Coupled with her graceful dance moves, she was instantly captivating.

Even the most beautiful fluttering butterflies eventually come to a stop. Cheng Caimeng sheathed her sword on the table beside her, turned to look at Gu Ran, smiled slightly, raised an eyebrow at him, and said:

"How's it going? Does it look good?"

"It looks good." Gu Ran said succinctly, her face indifferent.

Cheng Caimeng pouted: "Hey, look at you, so unwilling."

Gu Ran: "It really is beautiful, I have no reason to lie to you. But why are you in the mood to practice swordsmanship here? Did something happy happen?"

Cheng Caimeng laughed: "Okay, I'll take that as a serious compliment."

Then, she turned and walked into the training ground, saying with some emotion, "It's not about whether I'm interested or not, it's just because this is the martial arts technique I practice, and I practice here every day."

Martial arts techniques?

Gu Ran had some doubts.

Martial arts cultivation methods focus on the dantian. Different martial arts cultivation methods produce different martial arts golden cores. Of course, some sects provide secret techniques for their martial arts cultivation methods, which require the use of special spiritual energy circulation methods.

These secret techniques often possess unique abilities and effects, which can be considered special superpowers to some extent.

However, if they encounter another superhuman with similar abilities, they are still far inferior.

For example, if a martial artist cultivates a martial art that includes fire abilities, then he will be far inferior to a fire-elemental user of the same level.

This is determined by the two fundamental forces.

Therefore, many martial arts sects have abandoned these fancy techniques and focused on developing the true abilities of martial arts, such as sword energy. These skills are more powerful and valuable in actual combat.

However, some martial arts sects like these fancy and bizarre techniques. For example, martial artists in the Far East City usually develop some additional "superpowers" in their martial arts techniques and train them intensively. For instance, Yuan Laiqing, whom Gu Ran killed, had a martial arts technique that allowed him to "conceal" himself.

Such an ability is naturally far inferior to the stealth abilities of others of the same kind, but when combined with Yorikiyo's martial arts power and a poisoned weapon, it can achieve the miraculous effect of a surprise attack, and can even successfully assassinate some strong opponents whose direct combat strength is far superior to his.

Cheng Caimeng's martial arts techniques... seem rather strange, somewhat similar to those of the Far East City.

Gu Ran suddenly remembered the martial arts skills that Cheng Caimeng had told him about; those peculiar abilities were closer to rare superpowers.

"Your sister said you want me to fulfill the bet."

Gu Ran spoke as he looked around the historic martial arts hall.

This Niyuan Martial Arts Hall has an ancient style, and its decoration style is still similar to that of hundreds of years ago. It belongs to the period when Xing Shi Technology was just developing and intertwined with the old era.

"No, actually I haven't decided what I want to ask of you yet."

Cheng Caimeng's words surprised Gu Ran.

"No? Then you...?"

Cheng Caimeng turned around, looked at Gu Ran, and smiled sweetly: "We've known each other for so long, and you still don't know the location of the Ni Yuan Martial Arts Hall, do you? Consider this a way of getting familiar with the place beforehand. Otherwise, what if you don't know the way to the Ni Yuan Martial Arts Hall when it's time to fulfill the bet?"

Suddenly, Cheng Caimeng asked with some surprise, "By the way, where's Youmeng? Didn't she come back with you?"

"They're behind us, they should be here soon." Gu Ran used his telekinesis to observe the martial arts hall.

The origins of martial arts dojos are actually not far off, only a few hundred years old, and they evolved from martial arts sects. However, under the impact of universities today, martial arts dojos are showing signs of decline.

Compared to more inclusive universities, this small-scale teaching method is indeed gradually becoming outdated.

Against this backdrop of major trends, a brutal competition and merger process began among martial arts dojos.

Only by becoming stronger can they survive. Small martial arts dojos either go out of business or be swallowed up by stronger dojos.

It's extremely rare to find a martial arts school like Niyuan Martial Arts School, which is now just two sisters, yet hasn't closed down or accepted being acquired.

Of course, this may also be related to the incredible glory that Ni Yuan Martial Arts Hall once had.

This signifies that the Ni Yuan Martial Arts Academy has some long-standing friendships and relationships, and it will also bring a sense of historical responsibility to the successors of the Ni Yuan Martial Arts Academy, enabling them to persevere.

Although Gu Ran said he wouldn't help Cheng Caimeng, he still learned about her and the martial arts gym in private.

After learning about it, Gu Ran felt a little sympathy, but that was all.

If Cheng Caimeng really needs his help then, it won't be too late to lend a hand, and the two of them can settle their differences and avoid any further entanglements.

"Gu Ran, what are you doing?" Xue Xiling walked into the training ground, glancing suspiciously at Cheng Caimeng before looking at Gu Ran.

Next to Xue Xiling was Cheng Youmeng. Without thinking too much, she happily ran to her sister's side, hugged her sister's arm, and said, "Sister, I called Teacher Gu Ran over. What did you want to see him for? Can you tell me now?"

Cheng Caimeng's big eyes blinked, making her look very well-behaved, completely different from her usual violent tendencies and carefree personality.

Only her only relative could make her do this.

Cheng Caimeng patted her younger sister's hand and said, "Alright, alright, you're all grown up now. It's time to be more mature and stop acting like a child."

Although the words were reprimanding, there was a clear hint of doting in the tone.

However, Cheng Caimeng did not answer her sister's question, but instead changed the subject to Xue Xiling.

"Is this your friend? Aren't you going to introduce him to me?"

Cheng Youmeng pouted and said somewhat unhappily, "She is Gu Ran's colleague, friend, and also a researcher at Lanxin University."

"Hello, Director Cheng. My name is Xue Xiling, and I am a researcher at Lanxin University," Xue Xiling said with a smile.

She had just been observing Cheng Youmeng, her gaze constantly lingering on the faces of the two people, trying to discern something.

Gu Ran remained indifferent, while Cheng Caimeng always wore a faint smile, leaving Xue Xiling with nothing to gain.

"Xue...you're the daughter of the president of Lanxin University? Oh, it really is. There aren't many people with the surname 'Xue' in Canglong City." Cheng Caimeng looked at Xue Xiling with some surprise. "Like father, like daughter. It seems that Miss Xue has inherited President Xue's outstanding scientific research talent."

Xue Xiling brushed a strand of hair behind her ear and said with a smile, "Thank you for the compliment, Master Cheng. Actually, if we're talking about research talent, Gu Ran is more talented than me. My father values ​​him much more than I do. I almost thought he was my father's illegitimate son, and that I was just someone he picked up."

As the saying goes, three women perform one drama.

Cheng Caimeng and her sister, along with Xue Xiling, huddled together. The conversation quickly shifted from Gu Ran to other topics, but they surprisingly found they had a lot to talk about.

Gu Ran observed the Reverse Yuan Martial Arts Hall for a while using his telekinetic powers, but found nothing unusual.

This seems to be just an ordinary martial arts dojo, except for the dojo's owner, Cheng Caimeng.

"Are there no students left at the martial arts gym? Why is there no one else?" Gu Ran suddenly asked.

Gu Ran's words immediately silenced the scene.

“There were a few students back then.” After a while, Cheng Caimeng sighed and said, “It’s just that although Ni Yuan Martial Arts Academy is one of the eight major martial arts academies in Canglong City, its strength is still too weak compared to the other seven martial arts academies, and it lacks a lot of appeal to students. So… not long ago, when other martial arts academies extended olive branches to them, they all left.”

"Oh." Gu Ran looked as if he suddenly understood, but then he said, "So, the Reverse Origin Martial Arts Academy has no students left, right? Is it because of the suppression from the other seven of the eight major martial arts academies...? Then what if we cancel our bet if I help you deal with them?"

After he finished speaking, Gu Ran looked at her, waiting for her reply.

Cheng Caimeng also looked at Gu Ran, and their eyes met in mid-air.

Immediately, Cheng Caimeng chuckled: "Haha, you've really got a good plan. What I want you to do isn't that simple."

This woman...

Gu Ran shook his head inwardly; he had indeed been testing her just now.

Although Cheng Caimeng rejected him, some information could still be gleaned from that rejection.

Cheng Caimeng gave her a strange sense of contradiction.

She seemed to have both a deep affection for this martial arts dojo and a kind of indifferent detachment.