He transformed from a fierce tiger pillar into a martial saint.

By noon, Chu Yang was already quite tired, and his stomach was empty.

"No matter what, let's make the most of every available moment and improve as much as we can!"

Chu Yang remained resolute and stopped thinking about it.

Then, Chu Yang got up and went to the dining hall.

Inside the dining hall, most of the martial arts school disciples had finished their meals and left, leaving very few people in the entire dining hall.

When Chu Yang went to collect the food for the Ming Jin disciples, his eyes lit up.

Chen Shishi was in charge of distributing the meals.

"Junior Brother Chu, why are you so late?"

Chen Shishi's voice is melodious and pleasant to listen to, with a touch of gentleness.

Chu Yang said, "Senior Sister Chen, I was practicing my fist technique just now and I lost track of time."

Chen Shishi smiled slightly: "You are very diligent. However, you should also remember to balance work and rest, and take good care of your body's energy and blood. Only by proceeding step by step can you achieve long-term results."

Chu Yang nodded: "Thank you for the reminder, Senior Sister."

As she spoke, Chen Shishi served Chu Yang a meal meant for Ming Jin disciples.

The same configuration as yesterday, however, the spirit fish meat is noticeably different from yesterday's.

As I received the food tray, the aroma of the spirit fish meat wafted up, with thin, golden-brown grilled slices and a few drops of hot oil on top—a feast for the eyes, nose, and palate.

Chu Yang had just eaten the spirit fish meat served at Yanyu Tower yesterday, and naturally found it delicious.

But upon seeing the spirit fish meat before him, Chu Yang's first instinct was that it must taste even better!

Chu Yang carried his tray to an empty seat.

Following yesterday's routine, he would first eat the filling but nutritionally deficient stir-fried dishes, pork, rice, and other foods before eating the spirit fish meat.

But today, he first picked up a piece of spirit fish meat and put it in his mouth.

In an instant, that explosive deliciousness filled my entire nasal cavity and mouth.

The fish meat is quite chewy at first bite, but after eating the crispy outer skin, the smooth and tender inside provides an ultimate enjoyment for the taste buds.

The flesh of the spirit fish is not ordinary meat; the spiritual energy contained within it transforms into warm currents that quickly permeate the limbs and bones.

The fatigue Chu Yang felt after cultivating all morning quickly subsided as he ate the spirit fish.

A man with a long, slender face had finished eating and was about to leave.

As the man passed by Chu Yang's location, he said with a smile, "Junior Brother Chu, you're in for a treat!"

"Today's spirit fish meat is all made by Junior Sister Chen."

"Let me tell you, even the head chef of Misty Rain Pavilion couldn't make the oil-drenched spirit fish that Junior Sister Chen makes!"

The man's name was Li Long, and he was also a Ming Jin disciple from the outer academy, having reached the late stage of Ming Jin.

Chu Yang has been back for two days now and is gradually regaining his presence; many disciples have also gotten used to his presence.

Moreover, Shen Junhao's invitation to Chu Yang today has also led some of the disciples to recognize Chu Yang's worth.

Chu Yang said, "Senior Brother Li Long, are you saying that Senior Sister Chen made this spirit fish meat?"

Li Long nodded: "That's right. For the past ten days, since Junior Sister Chen went to the prefectural city, the canteen cooks prepared the food. Whenever Junior Sister Chen is at the martial arts school, she cooks it."

Upon hearing Li Long's words, Chu Yang's heart stirred, and he secretly realized that Chen Fengxiao was indeed from the prefectural city!

Of course, although Chu Yang was also curious about Chen Fengxiao's background in Fucheng, he refrained from asking any further questions.

Even if I asked one more question, I doubt that Senior Brother Li Long would know the full details.

Moreover, although he has been in the martial arts school for a year in name only, in reality it has only been one or two months.

Chu Yang didn't know much about the personalities of the people in the martial arts school, so it wouldn't be good to ask them questions rashly.

If the news were to reach Chen Fengxiao's ears, it would be even worse.

Li Long said, "Junior Brother Chu probably didn't arrange a rest room at the martial arts school, right? If you don't mind, you can come and rest in our rest room at noon."

"The two of them went home for some business these past two days, so they have some free time. It's fine for them to take a nap on their beds at noon."

Chu Yang cupped his hands and said, "Thank you, Senior Brother Li Long. If needed, I will trouble the other senior brothers!"

After a delicious and nourishing meal, Chu Yang's fatigue was mostly gone.

"We must make the most of our lunch break! We have a full hour!"

"For me, this one hour might only represent three to five points of progress!"

"There's a large area under the shade of trees over at the Tiger Pole training ground. Let's go practice on the Tiger Pole at noon!"

Chu Yang had already made up his mind and was about to put it into practice immediately.

He glanced up and saw Chen Shishi sitting in the distance.

Chu Yang now knows that Chen Shishi is in charge of the logistics, accounting, and other matters of the entire martial arts school.

He walked straight over.

Chen Shishi naturally noticed Chu Yang as well.

Chu Yang's appearance was considered above average in this martial arts school. He had a resolute expression, handsome features, and an aura of restrained decisiveness.

Although the final relationship between people does not depend on appearance, it always begins with physical attraction.

Even without good looks, a relationship might still begin, but many factors will need to come together for it to succeed. Otherwise, there might not even be a chance to get to know each other.

It sounds harsh, but it is the truth.

Even in this world where strength reigns supreme, this is still true.

Chen Shishi's first impression of Chu Yang was actually quite good.

"Is Chu Yang going to try and strike up a conversation with me on purpose, just like my other fellow disciples?"

This thought popped into Chen Shishi's mind.

Of course, it's not her fault.

Some of the new disciples at the martial arts school would deliberately try to find topics to talk about with her.

Chen Shishi also learned that when Chu Yang first entered the martial arts school, he was quite fond of Wang Yunting of the Wang Family Business.

Of course, Chen Shishi also heard about Chu Yang's conversation with Feng Zixian and Meng De this morning, which seemed to indicate that he did not want romantic feelings to interfere with his martial arts training.

Just then.

Chu Yang had already arrived in front of Chen Shishi.

"Senior Sister, your oil-drenched spirit fish is truly delicious; it's a real treat for us!"

Upon hearing this, Chen Shishi smiled.

Other disciples would also chat with him using similar topics.

Chen Shishi was about to speak.

Chu Yang then said, "Senior Sister, Master said he would give me eight doses of herbal medicine every month. I'd like to order it today and take it with me this afternoon. Is that alright?"

Chu Yang came here just to order the herbal medicine? Not to chat me up?

Chen Shishi was slightly taken aback.

However, she quickly came to her senses.

Chen Shishi said, "That's right, I'll give you eight doses of herbal medicine. However, for your current level, one dose will only last for two or three days."

"It would be futile to take another dose of medicine before the effects of the first dose have worn off; it would only waste the medicine's potency."

"Furthermore, wasting the medicine's potency is a minor issue. The key problem is that this medicine is a double-edged sword. If it cannot be metabolized and absorbed in time, the medicinal power will accumulate in the body, which is not good and will cause negative effects."

Chen Shishi explained things to Chu Yang in considerable detail.

Since the other party has said these things, it would be inappropriate for me to insist on taking eight doses of medicine at once.

After all, the properties of this herbal decoction seem to be well-known. Taking it too frequently would be abnormal.

Chu Yang cupped his hands to Chen Shishi and said, "Thank you for reminding me, Senior Sister. Otherwise, I wouldn't have known that taking too much medicine would be a waste and even have adverse consequences."

"Then I might as well take two doses of herbal medicine first!"

Chen Shishi said, "Sure. If it's two servings of herbal medicine, we have some already brewed and sealed. You can come and pick it up anytime this afternoon."

Chu Yang was also overjoyed. With this, there was hope for continued cultivation that night!

He clasped his hands in thanks and said, "Thank you, Senior Sister. Then Chu Yang will take his leave."

After saying that, Chu Yang turned and left.

Chen Shishi was slightly taken aback.

Chu Yang came here just to ask for the medicinal soup!

Even his initial compliment on Chen Shishi's spirit fish meat was probably just a polite gesture, a mere prelude to asking for the herbal soup and setting the stage for conversation!