The Thirteen Trials of the Deceptive Monk

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Pershka took two steps back and silently turned her head: "I suddenly remembered that I don't seem to have any suitable clothes for exercising. So I'll just leave it for today and come back after I buy some workout clothes!"

"Oh no! Look at that guilty look in her eyes, this woman is trying to run away!" Lu Wenjun shouted. "After realizing that working out is more brutal than she imagined, she's trying to take the opportunity to escape!"

Ling Gong rushed out: "No desertion allowed!"

"I don't want to! Then I realized this weird training method is way too different from my style!" Pershka hurriedly reached out, "Beast Witch, stop them for me!"

Three tall beast witches then appeared. After exchanging a glance, they resolutely turned and ran faster, blocking Pershka's path like three high walls!

"A beast witch?!"

The raven-headed witch turned her head away guiltily, holding up a sign that read: "Your Highness, we also think you should get some training."

Pershka was shocked: "You?!!"

"Even the Beast Witch can't stand it anymore! You're hopeless, you're such a weakling!" Lu Wenjun laughed in exasperation. "Ling Gong, keep an eye on her!"

“Leave it to me!” Ling Gong deftly took Pershka’s arms. “But what about the sportswear? My clothes… don’t really suit her, in every sense of the word.”

“You don’t need to emphasize that!” Pershka retorted angrily.

"Luckily, I was prepared." Lu Wenjun sneered. "Pershka, I told you beforehand, this was a backup plan I kept just in case... I never thought it would come in handy! This is the consequence of your own choice, so don't blame me!"

Pershka was startled by his words. Such an unusually serious tone, such alarming pronouncements—what was he preparing? Could it be the rumored magical artifact reserved for the guild master? That Odyssey that could torture people to death?!

Lu Wenjun silently made way, and the gate of Shuijingting slowly opened, from which sweet laughter drifted out.

"Hooray, little Pershka~ my lovely little witch~~"

"You, who are you?!"

Pershka immediately got goosebumps. That saccharine laughter, those malicious remarks, and that tone that sounded almost disgusting! It was undoubtedly the infamous veteran on the school forum, the super otaku Udankain Kaguya who frequently updated his R-rated works featuring beautiful girls as the main characters!

"That's right! It's me, Hisamitsu!" Hisamitsu chuckled sinisterly from behind the door of the Water Mirror Garden. "Considering you might not know anything about fitness, I specially tailored a cool and practical workout outfit just for you! It's so cute, so sexy, come on, come on, come on, hee hee hee hee hee hee hee!"

Pershka struggled violently: "No! I won't wear it!! You just said 'pornographic'!!!"

"Unfortunately, you can't escape now, hee hee hee hee!!" Hisamitsu shouted, "Where is General Mingxiao?!"

"General Mingxiao is here!"

Wearing a tank top and hot pants, Mingxiao popped out and, along with Linggong, flanked Pershka: "Sweetie, come in and change your clothes~"

"It's alright, Miss Hisamitsu is a master in this area..."

"Where is my choice?!" Pershka exclaimed in shock. "Let me go! You two, let me go!"

The beast witches, their eyes filled with resentment and sorrow, waved their small handkerchiefs as they bid farewell to their lord. Pershka cried out in despair, "What are you three doing here?!"

"I guess you're just torturing yourself," Lü Wenjun said.

·

So, about fifteen minutes later.

After Mr. Lü had finished three sets of strength training, which had left him bored out of his mind, the doors of the Water Mirror Pavilion finally opened once again. Ling Gong hopped out, her smile exceptionally bright: "Perfect!"

“Let me see…” Lu Wenjun turned around and whistled, “Oh! That’s more like it.”

What was revealed to everyone was… incredibly stretchy yoga shorts! A loose white sports vest! And wristbands, knee pads, and comfortable socks and sneakers! Pershka hugged herself tightly, her face flushed: “This tacky outfit…”

"Where is the vulgarity? Apologize to all the girls who sweat it out at the gym."

“His arms, thighs, and abdomen were all exposed!” Pershka emphasized.

"What else are you going to do, use long sleeves to rub your skin?" Lu Wenjun squinted. "Don't worry about the amount of skin you show. When you're working out your muscles, nobody's going to be watching you."

Pershka was furious: "You were clearly staring the whole time! Your eyes were practically glued to the screen!"

Lu Wenjun remained unfazed, his eyes fixed straight ahead, displaying the demeanor of a gentleman with a clear conscience: "You look so adorable in that outfit, what could I do? It's not my fault!"

"That shameless attitude is just like Kano-senpai's!" Pershka said angrily. "Why don't you just go to the Millennium Cave... what are you doing?"

Linggong found a sports jacket from somewhere and quietly wrapped it around her from behind.

"Hmm, it looks better this way." Reiko's tone was sinister. "Pershka, don't be fooled by that idiot man. Just keep working out like this, all wrapped up like a sack..."

"Suddenly revealing a hideous face mixed with antagonism and jealousy?!" Pershka broke free. "I don't want to!"

Ling Gong silently turned her head away: "Tch."

Pershka felt a chill run down her spine: "What's wrong with this woman... I have a feeling that a dark side has really crept in..."

"That's your misconception. I don't have any resentment about losing to an ignorant and uneducated woman when it comes to seduction. No."

"You've told me the truth! Do I really have to train with this fox? I have a feeling she's going to murder me!"

"Who has the ability to murder you if you laugh?" Lü Wenjun raised his hand. "Now start doing stretching exercises, follow my movements step by step..."

The first step in a fitness class is dynamic stretching.

This is a warm-up activity that improves muscle flexibility by moving the hands and feet, preventing injuries and enhancing workout performance. Common movements include shoulder rotations, side bends, leg kicks, and leg swings. The movements are relatively simple and can be easily mastered even by fitness beginners.

“This… is simpler than I thought.” Pershka swung his arms back and forth. “Phew… I thought it would be a more strenuous movement…”

“Don’t underestimate the importance of warming up. You’ve already started sweating, haven’t you?” Lu Wenjun pointed out. “A common misconception among beginners is that they must use equipment. In fact, simple movements alone can achieve a considerable training effect.”

"It really is..."

After what seemed like a simple ten-minute warm-up, sweat had unknowingly appeared on her cheeks, her breathing had become slightly rapid, and her heart was beating faster than usual. Pershka took the towel from the Beast Witch and, while wiping her forearms and legs, realized that her current cool and breezy attire was indeed very convenient.

"It really wasn't for some vulgar purpose after all..."

Lu Wenjun was speechless: "What kind of statement is that? Do you think I'm the kind of person who would use sweet talk to get a girl to show more skin?"

"Yes, that's right." "Indeed."

"Damn, that unwavering answer really broke my heart. And Ling Gong, what are you doing getting involved?" Lu Wenjun sighed. "Alright, let's begin the formal training now."

Pershka's expression froze: "Huh? Wasn't it supposed to be a rest day?"

Linggong looked at her with pity.

"What are you talking about, Pershka? This is just a warm-up."

“No, but I’m already a little tired. I’m sweating! Is this enough for me?” Pershka subconsciously took a step back. “What’s that pole?!”

Lu Wenjun entered the room with a cold smile, taking out a gleaming steel bar. He sneered, "Listen carefully, this is called a barbell bar, 2.15 meters long and weighing 15 kilograms. It's a special big stick used to torture, humiliate, and insult fitness novices like you!"

Pershka started rubbing the iceberg.

"Put away that ice in your hand! I've already said this is a workout tool, Linggong, come over here and show it to me."

Linggong eagerly leaned closer: "I've never tried this before either~"

"It's very simple..."

First, place the barbell on your trapezius muscles.

Inhale, lower your waist until your thighs are parallel to the floor. Exhale as you slowly rise, being careful not to straighten your knees too much.

"It's over with a simple squat, isn't it easy?" said Lü Wenjun.

"Yes, it's very simple." Ling Gong nodded.

"That's not simple! How can you casually put that stick on your shoulder? That's 15 kilograms! An ordinary girl's arm strength can't do that!" Pershka exclaimed in surprise.

“Even in the outside world, this is a very light weight. You really should reflect on your fragility.” Lu Wenjun approached, gripping the stick. “Okay, beginners should take it one step at a time. Do 3 sets of 15 each.”

"45?! We have to do 45 in the first class???" Pershka's face turned pale. "Take the stick away, I don't want to do this!!!"

"Wow, it really might not be able to hold up," Ling Gong exclaimed.

“It’s just a bluff. I was helping her support.” Lü Wenjun steadily took the baton. “Don’t feel guilty, just start! Let’s begin!”

"I don't want to—"

A desperate cry echoed from the depths of the bamboo forest. The training of the True Witch had only just begun.

Go for it, Miss Witch! Don't lose, Miss Witch!

Chapter 32 Your Despicable Schemes

"By the standards of a fitness beginner, Ms. Persica's performance is...very encouraging!" said Lu Wenjun. "You've worked hard on your workout, now let's do some cool-down exercises."

Pershka, drenched in sweat, was desperately drinking water under the care of the beast witches. Hearing this, she glared fiercely at them: "I don't want to!"

"Appropriate relaxation after exercise is very necessary..." Ling Gong advised against it.

"Look at what he's holding! How can anyone relax with something like that?! It looks like just another torture device!"

Holding a foam roller much wider than a barbell, Lü Wenjun grinned maliciously, "Congratulations, you guessed right. This is a rolling pin for torturing muscles. We'll be rolling it all over you to make you scream in agony... Hey, no ice cubes! And put the grass in your palm away too!"

Pershka gripped the Exploding Core Plant tightly, emitting a strange warning sound: "Ururu..."

"Are you a cat? Is doing some kind of relaxation exercise really that serious?"

The witch was quite resolute: "I! Won't! Do! It!!"

"Wenjun, let's let her go today~" Linggong revealed a sinister smile. "Anyway, it was her own request, wasn't it? Whatever happens afterward has nothing to do with us~"

Lu Wenjun spread his hands: "Did you hear that? They've blatantly set a trap for you here. Even so, are you still determined to fall for it?"

Miss Pershka hesitated for a good two seconds, but finally stubbornly said, "That's enough for today!"

"Good! You have guts! I look forward to your great performance tomorrow!" Lu Wenjun tossed the stick aside. "Since you're here, come in and have something to eat. I'll make a healthy meal."

"Thank you for your help~" Linggong smiled and leaned closer. "By the way, may I use the restroom?"

"If you don't mind, you can use mine. If you're concerned, you can ask the senior students to let you go upstairs, it shouldn't be a problem."

"?!" Pershka's eyes widened in surprise. "What are you doing...?!"

At that moment, she noticed! Ling Gong was clutching a small cloth bag in her hand... which, unsurprisingly, contained towels and clothes!

It's common sense for fitness enthusiasts to bring a change of clothes and toiletries before engaging in strenuous exercise! Unfortunately, Ms. Persica, as a newcomer, was completely unaware of this. After all, a girl who would wear a skirt to the gym wouldn't even think of this step!

"Ugh~ It's so hot~"

"I sincerely suggest you take a shower as soon as possible, otherwise you might catch a cold, which is very harmful to your health. Trust me."

At this moment, Ms. Linggong casually unzipped her jacket, finally freeing her figure from the constraints of her sportswear. The white tank top, soaked with sweat, and the beads of sweat rolling down her skin created an extremely strong sense of pressure and visual impact! Beside her, Lu Wenjun, who had inexplicably sped up his speech, tilted his head back, intently observing the celestial phenomena like an ancient strategist!

Linggong turned her head to the side and made a fox-window gesture to the dumbfounded witch behind her.

"laugh."

"You fox—!"

Seeing that smile and that fox demon's signature gesture, how could she not understand? This was undoubtedly a vicious trap set by Ten'in-in Reiyuu! While assuming that the newcomer would have relevant common sense and deliberately not reminding her, she had made thorough preparations. She naturally borrowed the bathroom, ate together, and then used "since we're already here" as an excuse to enjoy entertainment together in the evening, launching a series of despicable attacks!

What a terrifying scheme! Under the guise of training, she launched a seductive attack that was extremely impactful on a young boy like Lü Wenjun, using this as an opportunity to further integrate into the Shui Jing Ting social circle and build good relationships with the two good-for-nothings. Not only that, she also perfectly exploited her personality weaknesses, eliminating her from the very beginning!

If I don't bring a change of clothes, I'll have to go back to my dorm to get some, but that would mean missing the chance to eat together. Besides, I've already gone back, so what reason would I have to turn back...!

Pershka slapped her forehead: (No, no, no, calm down. Why am I thinking about these things? I almost got led astray by her, like I was participating in some weird competition. I don't need to think about these inexplicable things at all. The fox girl's little schemes have nothing to do with me, there's no need to rush...)

Ling Gong hopped and skipped to Lü Wenjun's side, and they began to walk side by side into the Water Mirror Pavilion.

“No! This just won’t work!!” Pershka shouted.

Lu Wenjun was startled: "What the hell happened to you? Did you get a leg cramp? Why is your face even redder than before after you rested for a while??"

Pershka's breathing was even more rapid than when she had just finished exercising. She angrily raised a finger: "I... well..."

Just then, three beast witches emerged from the jungle! The beast witch with the raven mask offered a towel! The beast witch with the demon mask offered a change of clothes! The beast witch with the goat mask offered their usual shampoo and soap!

What a touching scene! The three familiars had noticed the small bag during a break from their training. They rushed over as quickly as possible to bring the essential items, composing a silent hymn of loyalty through their actions!

Pershka reacted quickly, immediately changing his tune: "I'll catch a cold if I walk straight there after exercising, I also need to use the restroom!"

Lu Wenjun was shocked: "My God, this little evening breeze can make you catch a cold?? Is the breeze even worthy of it?!"

Pershka stormed forward, shoving past him to be the first to enter the Water Mirror Garden: "Idiot!"

Lu Wenjun turned his head back and forth, dumbfounded: "What's wrong with this woman? I kindly helped her exercise, and she didn't even say thank you and then inexplicably came over and started yelling at me?!"

Ling Gong twitched her ears and said in a serious tone, "You've been stirred up by your competitive spirit, haven't you?"

"She's already won the Star of the Academy award, what's she competing with me for? It's only early March, is she already stressed from final exams?" Lü Wenjun turned and shouted, "Wait a minute before you use the restroom—hey, I haven't cleaned up yet!!"

At the dining table, Mingxiao and Jiuguang sat facing each other, their hands supporting their chins, displaying profound expressions.

"It seems the battle is quite intense..." Mingxiao said in a low voice.