You believe that your gun is no match for my fist?

Women in the Great Qian Dynasty were naturally more open-minded than foreigners, and martial artists were even more uninhibited. Generally speaking, this was the case.

But there's a saying, what was it again? "Women dress up for those who appreciate them." Hmm, that saying doesn't seem quite right here, but it doesn't matter.

In short, because Gao Zhan is handsome, Chu Huai is not as poised and uninhibited as before.

She stood on one foot, the other dangling in the air, held by Gao Zhan.

A martial arts school is a place where sweat and blood are shed, and although there is no bloodshed now, sweat is certainly still plentiful.

However, Gao Zhan obviously didn't care about that. He looked at Chu Huai, who suddenly blushed a little, and then let go of her hand.

"Oh, I'm sorry."

Gao Zhan apologized.

"No, it's nothing." Chu Huai withdrew his foot, staggered two steps, and said, "I'm sorry you had to see this. I'm covered in sweat..."

"Stinky sweat?" Gao Zhan chuckled upon hearing this. "Isn't it fragrant?"

Immediately, the blush on Chu Huai's face became even more pronounced.

However, she quickly regained her composure, looking at Gao Zhan in front of her and thinking about his strength, she couldn't help but find it hard to believe:

"You...you're really a fourth-tier cultivator?"

"The fourth turn," Gao Zhan said, "is genuine."

Before he could reply, a young man in black training clothes walked to the sidelines.

He crossed his arms and shifted his gaze from Chu Huai to Gao Zhan: "Senior Sister Chu, who is this?"

"My friend, Gao Zhan," Chu Huai said, "come over and let's have a spar."

The man glanced at Gao Zhan, his gaze lingering on his face for a moment, before turning to Chu Huai and smiling:

"Then you take a break, senior sister, I'll give it a try."

Then, he walked to the center of the arena, clasped his hands in a fist salute to Gao Zhan, and said, "Li Jingnan, a true disciple of the Cunzhen Martial Arts School, fifth level."

His tone was calm, but his gaze was somewhat sharp when it fell on Gao Zhan.

Clearly, this guy didn't seem to like him.

Chu Huai stood there with his mouth agape, not having a chance to say anything, when Gao Zhan nodded at him: "Okay."

"You flatter me!"

No sooner had he finished speaking than Li Jingnan made his move and rushed in front of Gao Zhan.

Li Jingnan acted much faster than Chu Huai. His fifth-level cultivation was already quite high among martial artists in this world.

That Lin Tiefeng is only at the fifth level.

The fist, accompanied by a distinct whooshing sound, hurtled towards Gao Zhan. This time, Gao Zhan didn't dodge, but instead chose to counter each move. For every punch Gao Zhan threw, Gao Zhan countered.

Li Jingnan threw three punches in quick succession, each one landing in an extremely tricky spot, but Gao Zhan managed to catch each one steadily.

It was as if Gao Zhan knew the direction of Gao Zhan's punch in advance every time he exerted force, and he prepared his eyes to receive the punch with the best technique, eliminating all the damage he caused.

After just three punches, Li Jingnan sensed something was very wrong. The person in front of him was not a fourth-level cultivator at all.

It's definitely not a fourth job advancement.

Although he had only recently entered the fifth stage of martial arts, he was, in any case, a genuine fifth-stage martial artist. Moreover, his talent was quite remarkable; although he entered the sect later than his senior sister, his progress in martial arts was much faster than hers.

Among his fellow disciples at the same level, his combat talent was equally outstanding. Other fifth-level disciples, even those who entered the fifth level earlier than him, might not be able to defeat him.

But today, in front of this man, this man who claims to be a fourth-rank cultivator, he felt like a toy, being wantonly played with by the man before him, his skin swollen and raw...

Ahem, wrong story. In short, Gao Zhan's strength is definitely more than just a fourth-rank cultivator.

"Sixth Rank!"

A thought popped into his mind: This person is a sixth-level cultivator!

At this moment, Gao Zhan's palm cut in from the side, placed on his forearm, and pulled him away.

Then, Li Jingnan felt a force strike him, causing him to lean forward.

Just as he was about to pull back, Gao Zhan's other hand was already pressed against his chest.

No effort was put in, but it's over.

Li Jingnan stopped.

He remained silent for a moment, then withdrew his hand, took a step back, clasped his hands in a fist salute to Gao Zhan, and turned to walk out of the arena.

The disciples around exchanged glances, and the previously relaxed atmosphere of watching quietly tightened a little.

"Are they here to challenge us?" someone whispered.

The sound wasn't loud, but Gao Zhan heard it, and so did Chu Huai.

She turned her head, about to speak, when Gao Zhan dusted off his hands and smiled at her as if nothing had happened: "Nice venue, let's meet again next time."

"Would you like to grab a bite to eat?" Gao Zhan invited.

Chu Huai was stunned for a moment, "This...uh, this..."

"We've been working together for a few days now, and you've helped me a lot, so I wanted to treat you to a meal," Gao Zhan explained.

"Of course, if you're not happy about it, then forget it."

Although he did have ideas, he certainly didn't force the issue.

Chu Huai didn't hesitate much, or rather, the reason she hesitated was definitely not because of anyone, because she was single.

That junior brother was just a junior brother. She did take good care of him, but she took care of all her junior brothers and sisters the same way.

Of course, some people don't think that way.

"Well, if it's... if it's not too much trouble for you, Brother Gao..." Chu Huai nodded, "Of course."

"Of course it's no trouble!" Gao Zhan laughed heartily, then took the other person's hand and went out the door.

Behind him in the martial arts hall, Li Jingnan watched as his senior sister, whose hand was being held by Gao Zhan and whose face flushed red, did not refuse. He couldn't help but clench his fist.

The other apprentices remained silent as well.

This is definitely not the right time.

Li Jingnan is quite capable and talented, but well, he's not so likable in some ways.

After all, just because someone treats him well, he assumes they are in a romantic relationship and will deliberately target anyone who gets close to him.

Nobody likes someone like that.

Outside the martial arts school.

The two found a restaurant on a street corner nearby. Since this place was not in the concession area, the restaurants were all Chinese, and the prices were very cheap.

Even though Gao Zhan had gotten used to spending lavishly these past few days, he didn't spend a single yuan in the end.

The two ate their meal and started chatting as well.

Of course, the main point is to praise Chu Huai's clean and efficient skills, without any hesitation or fuss.

Then, she was praised for her beauty. Such a beautiful woman, when she saw her, she never thought she was a martial artist, she couldn't tell at all.

He thought Chu Huai was using a foreign gun.

As he spoke, Chu Huai listened. Gao Zhan's skills in this area were, well, to be honest, quite impressive.

In just a few words, the woman was overjoyed and beaming with happiness.

After a few more words, her face turned red.

After dinner, the two took a walk along the street. It was almost evening by then.

Chu Huai lowered her head and followed Gao Zhan for a few steps. Then she raised her head and looked at Gao Zhan: "My home is in that alleyway up ahead."

"or……"

Um, the next one hour later.

"Zhan, what is our relationship now...? Does it count as...?"

"Don't talk, keep eating."

Not good, changing the channel.