Martial artists can never be ultimately insulted

Upon noticing someone enter, many boxers turned their gazes, their eyes lighting up with excitement: "Oh! Boss is back!"

"The boss lady's out soliciting customers again! The young girls can't handle the intensity of the boxing gym!"

"Haha! Don't let the new recruits get scared away again! We don't eat people!"

"Practicing boxing requires enduring hardship! Let's do it together!"

With sweat still clinging to their faces, the boxers greeted Yuan Chen and the others.

Upon hearing the boxers' voices—or rather, after entering the gym, Nana Uehara seemed like a completely different person. Compared to her previous leisurely and lazy demeanor, she instantly became incredibly energetic.

"Stop chattering here!"

"Koro, what the hell was wrong with your punching speed just now? Speed ​​it up by two gears!"

"And you over there! Did you not eat?! The beef balls I ate yesterday were more energetic than yours!"

Looking at Uehara Nana, who suddenly seemed like a completely different person, Yuan Chen blinked, then turned his gaze to Uehara Ayaka beside him: "Has she always been like this?"

“Normally, no.” Ayaka Uehara shrugged. “But in a boxing gym, you can’t do without strength.”

"Enough with the nonsense!"

Before Ayaka Uehara could finish speaking, Nana Uehara tossed over a few boxing gloves and said, "Let's do a simple test first!"

"It's all my damn old man's fault! He insisted on guaranteeing some kind of purity, refusing to let anyone without talent in. Now, the gym has to check for talent and training background before recruiting anyone. This has absolutely nothing to do with commercialization, you bastard!"

“That’s true.” Yuan Chen smiled upon hearing this.

Although he only glanced at it briefly, Yuan Chen could sense that most of the boxers in the arena were quite skilled. Even if they weren't professional boxers, they were still seasoned enthusiasts. The atmosphere there was completely different from that of ordinary commercial gyms and boxing rings.

Putting everything else aside, just the large number of hand targets and punching bags discarded in the side storage area shows that the consumables here are much more expensive than in a typical commercial boxing gym.

"I heard you have some fighting skills? Let's spar first!"

With the hand target in hand, Uehara Nana looked at Yuan Chen and said, "Come on, let me see your full-power attack!"

Upon hearing Uehara Nana's words, Yuan Chen shook his head and said, "Let's start with punching bags and punching pads."

Upon hearing this, Uehara Nana smiled and said, "You're very confident~ But it's okay! It's good to observe your power generation structure first!"

With that, Uehara Nana reached out and patted the sandbag beside her, saying, "Come on, let's start with this sandbag. Use your best technique to deliver a full-force blow—"

Before Yuan Nana could finish speaking, Yuan Chen had already finished charging up his power. Then, his right arm lashed out like a whip, striking the sandbag with a whooshing sound.

With a brief pause, in the line of sight of the gushing tongue, the hanging sandbag, which weighed as much as an adult, was instantly slammed into a V-shape from its original upright position.

Then came the sound of fabric and steel shattering.

The raging power converged into a single point like stars, and the beams and cables securing the sandbags emitted a teeth-grinding, steely wail.

The powerful impact caused the chain to deform noticeably. As it broke and flew out, the sandbag cracked in a cross shape at the point where the fist landed. Fine sand and rags burst out like rain, hitting the wall with a soft, rustling sound before finally settling on the ground and forming a mound.

The light, inviting smile still lingered on her face. When she came to her senses, Uehara Nana slowly and stiffly turned her head to look at the sandbag behind her, which had been punched and then burst open under the immense pressure. Her entire expression seemed to be covered with an indescribable black and white.

Holy crap, is this a human?

She glanced at Yuan Chen beside her. Although she knew that Yuan Chen might be very strong, when she actually witnessed it with her own eyes, Uehara Nana still couldn't help but swallow hard.

Damn it, how did this body, weighing a full 100 kilograms, manage to deliver a punch that could directly shatter a sandbag that weighs about the same as an adult?

Turning to look at Yuan Chen, he was tall and well-proportioned, with a deep and rugged face. A faint white mist rose from his fists, exuding not only strength but also an inexhaustible vitality. No matter how you looked at him, he was the kind of handsome guy who would be pursued by many girls in school.

But now...

Thinking back to how I had just proactively invited Yuan Chen to do sparring, and had him hit my hand target hard...

Now, I glanced at the sandbag, then at my hand targets, and then at the abdominal target on my stomach.

Damn it, that punch will rupture the contents of my abdomen, won't it?!

Yuan Chen didn't seem to care. He simply stood aside, flexing his wrists, recalling the punch he had just received, a hint of helplessness in his eyes.

Compared to the 'Star-Striking' punch he delivered during his previous sparring session with Wu Lei'an, this punch, though he tried his best to recreate that feeling, still came in a very different state despite extensive preparation and constant mental rehearsals of the movements and power exertion.

"Wow, my sister is in big trouble!" Ayaka Uehara exclaimed in surprise. "If this is going to involve real combat training, my sister's belly will definitely turn into the shape of Yuan Chen's, right?"

“Yeah, the fist will be imprinted directly on it!” Hibiki Sakura nodded in complete agreement.

Upon hearing her younger sister's words, Uehara Nana swallowed hard.

A punch like that would leave him severely injured, even if he didn't die. He imagined that when the fist embedded itself in his abdomen, he would lose control and gushed out bodily fluids, leaving a permanent mark of defeat. Then, he would lie on the hospital bed, dazed and exhausted, resentfully recalling the process of that man's brutal blows on him...

Replacing sparring with technical consultations is indeed the best option.

but--

As she pondered, a trembling smile suddenly appeared on Uehara Nana's lips.

This is the mindset of a sow!

To experience such a devastating blow, even if it leaves you paralyzed and gushing bodily fluids, it would be worth it!

"Come on! Bring it on!" Uehara Nana unleashed her full power: "Let me show you the true nature of the Uehara family!!"

next moment.

"Ugh!"

Looking at Uehara Nana, who had collapsed to the ground after being punched and was now recovering from the impact, Yuan Chen's face showed grief.

"Please, please don't die!"

Nana Uehara, withered away in glory!

Fortunately, this time Yuan Chen only threw a normal punch. Although it was still heavy, he did not try to use the "Star Strike" technique. Although the damage caused was still terrifying.

However, given the heavy cushioning belly pad and Nana Uehara's own considerable boxing skills, she managed to stand up with difficulty after a few dozen seconds, supporting her younger sister, Ayaka Uehara, beside her.

"It's...it's alright!" Uehara Nana said, hunching over and raising her hand tremblingly, "But my technique still needs improvement...Let's start with the technique!"

"Is it really just okay?" Ayaka Uehara wiped the sweat from her brow and said, "It feels like you're already a bit dead, Fei Wulao-nee."

"Absolutely impossible!"

Hearing her little sister's words, Uehara Nana rubbed her stomach in discomfort. After a moment, she straightened up. Although she felt genuine pain at first, she then straightened up and said:

"It's a little sad to say this, but I definitely can't guide you anymore... But it's understandable, after all, it's a gold-plated membership card, it would be a miracle if I could guide you!"

As she said this, Uehara Nana patted her chest. Despite wearing bulky clothes, her figure was exceptionally graceful.

However, Yuan Chen was not distracted. After hearing Uehara Nana's words, he asked curiously, "So?"

"So I'm planning to find some outside help! To be precise, I'm going to sign a membership!"

Uehara Nana smiled and said:

"It may sound strange, but regular coaches can't really offer much guidance to fighters like you anymore. According to my dad, Glory Boxing Gym is a place for boxing and Muay Thai experts to exchange skills and techniques!"

Upon hearing Uehara Nana's words, Yuan Chen nodded thoughtfully, then asked with great interest, "May I ask who you are looking for?"

“Of course!” Uehara Nana nodded, then thought for a moment and said, “But compared to that, who is your favorite opponent?”

"Your favorite opponent?" Upon hearing this, Yuan Chen was slightly taken aback, but then realized that he meant Muay Thai and his status as an honorary member of Glory Boxing Gym.

Thinking about it, Yuan Chen turned his head and glanced at the row of fighter portraits on the wall next to him, finally focusing his gaze on the one at the very front.

Noticing Yuan Chen's gaze, Uehara Nana followed it and said:

"Gaorang? He's certainly got a lot of fighting spirit! It's a bit of a shame though, though, Gaorang is currently on the world tour and probably won't be able to come anytime soon."

After saying that, Uehara Nana paused and added, "However, Mr. Gaolang already knows about Mr. Sagat transferring his membership card to you, and he must be very interested in you. Let's try to contact him when we have time."

"Oh, I see. No problem, I understand." Yuan Chen nodded, then asked, "Are there any skilled fighters in the vicinity recently?"

"Recently..." Faced with the question, Uehara Nana subconsciously thought for a moment, then said, "Hmm... I remember now!"

Suddenly, Uehara Nana clapped her hands and looked at Yuan Chen, asking, "Speaking of which, would you be willing to accept unconventional Muay Thai?"

“No problem.” Yuan Chen gave an OK sign.

Once she confirmed that Yuan Chen had no objections, Uehara Nana said, "The newly crowned Muay Thai champion, Higashi Joe, happens to be here soon. If you have time, I can make an appointment for you. Although it's our first meeting, having earned the approval of King Sagat, I'm sure Higashi Joe won't refuse to spar with you!"

"Dongzhang?" Upon hearing this, Yuan Chen chuckled and nodded, saying, "No problem, then it's settled."

Joe Higashi, appearing in Fatal Fury and King of Fighters, is from Japan and loves Muay Thai. He later went to Thailand alone to study and became the Muay Thai champion with a 100% win rate. He is lively, cheerful, and passionate, and is a deadly atmosphere provider in the game.

Her ultimate skill is Whirlwind Fist, which involves creating a tornado as tall as a person by swinging her fist, and then injecting energy into the tornado to create a long-range, ground-based attack.

The most famous signature super move is the Death Tornado, which unleashes a tornado tens of meters high through a burst of energy.

Although it sounds like some kind of ability to control storms, in reality it's just an enhancement of the wind and energy from the punches.

Yes, it's less of a fight and more of a battle of superpowers...

I never expected that it would also be related to Glory Boxing Gym.

Having finalized the sparring arrangement, Yuan Chen immediately asked, "Speaking of which, are there any private training rooms here?"

"Of course, both the second and third floors are like that."

Upon hearing Yuan Chen's question, Uehara Nana pointed to the stairs beside her and said, "The equipment inside is complete. If you don't have any, just tell me and I'll contact the equipment supplier to send it over right now. However, any damage will require compensation at the original price."

“No problem, I understand.” Yuan Chen nodded.

Because martial arts are truly extraordinary in this world, any decent equipment is extremely expensive. It's common for martial arts schools and gyms to charge for damaged equipment.

Seeing that Yuan Chen was so agreeable, Uehara Nana smiled and said:

"As long as you don't damage too much, you can try any ultimate move or secret weapon inside. I guarantee there are no cameras!"

"Ah."

Upon hearing this, Yuan Chen nodded, then looked at Han Zhuli who was standing to the side, preparing to invite her to the small room to spend some time together.

But as soon as Yuan Chen turned his gaze over, he saw Han Zhuli earnestly instructing Sakura Hibiki on how to relax her body.

"Yes, yes, that's it! Relax slowly! Even though you look chubby, your body coordination is great!"

Watching Hibiki Sakura repeatedly switch between tense and relaxed states, quickly mastering the progressive muscle relaxation technique and fully concentrating her attention, Han Joo-ri said with great interest:

"You might have a real talent for fighting!"

Volume 1: 99. I must consider whether this is the only opportunity I've ever had.

Upon hearing Han Zhuli's words, Sakura Hibiki's face showed an embarrassed expression, and she said, "It's far from that, and it sounds very dangerous."

Although Sakura Hibiki was just being modest, Han Joo-ri clearly didn't think so.

Gradual relaxation sounds easy, but because everyone's perception and control over their body are different, the actual results vary greatly.

And now, Sagura Sho? Her overall condition is improving at a speed that is almost visible to the naked eye. Even the two tufts of hair on her twin ponytails are standing up, pointing straight to the sky like antennas.

"The ability to quickly adjust one's state during battle is indeed a very important skill."

As Yuan Chen walked toward Han Zhuli, Sakura Hibiki, and the others, he said gently, "Actually, I noticed it when we were having a late-night snack the night before last. Hibiki's appetite seemed to be exceptionally good."

Upon hearing Yuan Chen's words, Sakura Hibiki's face flushed with shame, and she said, "How can you talk about a girl like that!"

"No, this is a good thing."

Yuan Chen shook his head and explained: "Fighting is an extremely high-intensity mixed anaerobic and aerobic exercise. Even with simple training, an ordinary person can burn 800-1500 calories in a single combat session."

High absorption means extremely high nutrient conversion efficiency, rapid glycogen storage, and strong muscle repair capabilities. While an average person becomes breathless after only one or two workouts, you can fully recover after a simple meal and rest, and then continue training – this is a natural talent.

"At the same time, the generation of Qi is also directly related to diet. In traditional internal martial arts, Judo, and other classic martial arts, this is called 'a solid foundation'."

The spleen and stomach are the foundation of acquired health. A good appetite and absorption indicate sufficient "central qi," while abundant qi and blood suggest excellent innate endowment, making one suitable for a vigorous and forceful approach.

As he said this, Yuan Chen stretched out his fist and touched the sandbag next to him, saying, "Muay Thai, boxing, sumo, and wrestling are all good choices."

Upon hearing this, Hibiki Sakura blinked unconsciously, then scratched her head and said, "Eh... so many different opinions? This is the first time I've heard this before... but after eating so much, won't you just end up with nothing but fat?"

As he spoke, Sasakura Hibiki pinched his belly with a sad face. Before, when the muscles were tense, it was not visible, but now they are completely relaxed, revealing a small circle of soft belly.

To be honest, this is definitely not considered fat among normal people. If you had to describe it, it would just be well-proportioned. It's the kind of body that feels a little fleshy to the touch, which is both beautiful and comfortable.

However, the world as a whole is martial, and sports, especially combat sports and related industries, are developing rapidly. As a result, there are very few fat people on the streets that people remember.

In particular, Hibiki Sakura often hangs out with Akemi Soryuin and Ayaka Uehara... One of these girls is a muscle enthusiast whose favorite thing to do is to work out. The other is from a family of boxers, whose family owns a boxing gym.

In this situation, they may appear thinner and more delicate compared to those muscular men.

However, as long as you control your diet and prepare before the competition, and apply a little olive oil, you can rival the "protein queen" in Yuan Chen's biology textbook from his previous life.