Martial Saint: Starting with Accumulating Experience

"...That's the gist of it. Most of the schemes against me were planned by Lin Yan. I'm mortal enemies with him!"

The hall was completely silent.

Yao Xingzhi's gaze towards Chen Feng changed, and he asked, "Is everything you're saying true?"

"Every word I have said is true! If it is false, may I be struck by lightning! The fact that I am the only one left in the Chen family is the greatest proof of that."

Chen Feng's expression was firm, leaving no room for doubt.

"Besides, it's only been a few months since the incident. With your abilities, it wouldn't be difficult for you to find out the truth. I have no reason to lie here."

"The Lin and Li families are truly lawless!" Yao Xingzhi exclaimed indignantly. "Lin Yan looks honest, but I never expected him to be such a vicious person!"

"Do it!"

Zhou Bingzhong rebuked him in a deep voice, and Yao Xingzhi immediately stopped and remained silent. Chen Feng couldn't help but sigh inwardly, "Senior Brother Yao is truly... a man of character."

Zhou Bingzhong looked at Chen Feng.

"Let me ask you, if you were presented with an opportunity right now, a chance to kill Lin Yan immediately, with hatred on one side and the rules of the martial arts school on the other, what would you choose?"

Just as Chen Feng was about to speak, Zhou Bingzhong emphasized:

Answer me carefully.

After pondering for a moment, Chen Feng gave his answer—

"I will kill him."

Yao Xingzhi's eyes gleamed, and he couldn't wait to clap his hands and cheer.

However, under pressure from his master, he remained obediently seated on the stool, not moving an inch.

"Have you considered the consequences of killing Lin Yan?"

Before Chen Feng could answer, Zhou Bingzhong continued:

"I see your energy and blood are abundant, you are about to break through, so why did you choose to kill Lin Yan instead of enduring humiliation and waiting until you became my personal disciple, free from worries, before seeking revenge?"

"You killed Lin Yan, breaking the rules of the martial arts school. What will you do if I refuse to accept you as a disciple because of this?"

"Or perhaps I don't want to get involved in your feud with the Li and Lin families, and I'd like to hand you over to appease their anger. What would you do then?"

"Have you considered all of these things? Chen Feng, answer me carefully."

Zhou Bingzhong's gaze fell on Chen Feng, as if it weighed a ton.

Chen Feng was taken aback upon hearing this, and couldn't help but wonder if Zhou Bingzhong had seen him making the move, and that was why he was interrogating him.

This series of assumptions and inquiries clearly places Chen Feng in the position of the murderer.

Chen Feng looked up and met Zhou Bingzhong's eyes, which seemed to have seen right through him.

After a moment's thought, Chen Feng's eyes hardened, and he faced Zhou Bingzhong directly without flinching, slowly saying:

"Yes, Master, I have considered all of these options."

"explain."

"Although it is said that a gentleman takes revenge even after ten years, from the moment Lin Yan learned yesterday that I was your disciple, the Lin family will do everything in its power to eliminate this threat."

"continue."

"Furthermore, Lin Yan made sarcastic remarks and insulted my family yesterday. If I don't kill him, I will definitely have a grudge and my mind will be clouded. When I practice my boxing, I will also have distracting thoughts."

"Therefore, as long as Lin Yan is alive, I will not be able to concentrate on practicing martial arts."

Yao Xingzhi, standing to one side, nodded quietly, his eyes full of approval. In his view, if one were to cower like a turtle in the face of a blood feud, what would be the point of practicing martial arts?

However, Zhou Bingzhong's expression remained unchanged as he said:

"That's barely reasonable... However, you haven't answered the most important question yet: what if I refuse to acknowledge you as my disciple?"

Chen Feng hesitated, his eyes filled with conflict.

"explain!"

Chen Feng gritted his teeth: "You will definitely admit it."

"Oh? Why?"

Zhou Bingzhong's face finally showed another expression, seemingly a hint of curiosity and interest.

"Because I'll publicize my feud with Lin Yan..."

"so what?"

"So you have no other choice."

Yao Xingzhi didn't quite understand. Zhou Bingzhong smiled and said, "Explain to me why I had no other choice?"

"First, the Lin family is only a second-rate power. Your decision to abandon your registered disciple because of the Lin family is tantamount to bowing down to a second-rate power, which is completely unacceptable for a martial arts school. The reputation of Longxing Martial Arts School will plummet."

"If you abandon your disciples for personal gain, then if you can abandon me today, you can abandon other disciples for personal gain tomorrow. From then on, the martial arts school will have no cohesion, and the disciples will have no loyalty to the school."

"Secondly, the Holy Dynasty governs the world with filial piety, so it is only natural for me to avenge my parents. In the eyes of those who practice martial arts, it is even more justified."

"The hearts of the people are with me. If you do not acknowledge me as your disciple, you are telling the people that the dignified Master Zhou is nothing more than an ignorant and wicked person who aids and abets evil."

With each word Chen Feng spoke, Zhou Bingzhong's eyes would curve into a slight smile, as if in joy, while Yao Xingzhi's gaze would grow colder, as if in anger.

"So... you will definitely accept me as your apprentice."

"Insolence!" Yao Xingzhi slammed his hand on the table and stood up, staring at Chen Feng with disbelief in his eyes.

"You, you! How could you say such a thing! I thought you were a person who would avenge wrongs and never yield! How, how could you..."

...moral blackmail.

A hint of guilt flashed in Chen Feng's eyes. His words were a veiled attempt to morally blackmail Zhou Bingzhong.

This was a plan he had carefully considered beforehand, and it was indeed somewhat shameless towards the martial arts school.

However, all of the above assumptions require one premise—that Lin Yan was indeed killed by Chen Feng.

A strange light flashed in Chen Feng's eyes.

He believed he had handled the situation well. When he killed Lin Yan, he didn't use the Five Elements Fist or even Tai Chi, because he was afraid of getting involved.

Without evidence, all assumptions are invalid. If he is not the murderer, then there is no question of him using tricks to morally blackmail the owner in order to protect himself.

"Master, please forgive me."

Chen Feng looked at Zhou Bingzhong intently, his eyes resolute.

Yao Xingzhi, standing to the side, was so angry that he couldn't speak. In his mind, Chen Feng's methods were simply too dirty.

They would throw all sorts of dirty water at their master, and after that, they would put a huge black pot on him.

And according to Chen Feng's words, the Dragon Martial Arts School really has to take him in.

This open scheme infuriated Yao Xingzhi, who felt a surge of irritation and a desire to grab a stick and beat Chen Feng to death.

There's no such logic in this world!

In contrast, Zhou Bingzhong nodded with a smile, just like Yao Xingzhi had done a few minutes earlier—with appreciation and affirmation.

"At your age, you've already come up with the idea of ​​helping others and thought through the problem so thoroughly; I'm not as good as you in that respect."

"You are insightful, strategic, and persevering. Chen Feng, I can't find a reason to push you away."

A look of joy suddenly appeared on Chen Feng's serious face.

"Master, what do you mean?"

Zhou Bingzhong smiled and nodded.

"From now on, you shall become my disciple."

"There's no need to wait until you advance to the Martial Artist level. From today onwards, you are my personal disciple. What do you say?"

Without hesitation, Chen Feng immediately stood up, lifted his robe, and knelt down to perform the kowtow.

What he said today came from the bottom of his heart.

She almost revealed all her secrets to Zhou Bingzhong, just wanting to treat people with sincerity.

He's gambling.

I bet Zhou Bingzhong will choose him.

In hindsight... he made the right bet.

"Chen Feng greets Master!"

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