Martial artists can never be ultimately insulted.

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

"The boss lady's out soliciting customers again! The young girls can hardly 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 and relaxed.

"Stop chattering!"

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

"And you over there! Did you skip dinner?! The beef balls I ate yesterday were more energetic than yours!"

Looking at Uehara Nana, who suddenly seemed like a 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 get by 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 maintaining some kind of 'purity' and wouldn't let anyone without talent in. Now, the boxing 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 more or less 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 was completely different from that of ordinary commercial gyms and boxing stadiums.

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

"I heard you have some fighting experience? 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 sandbags and punching bags."

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. Throw a full-force attack using your best technique—"

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, to everyone's astonishment, the suspended sandbag, weighing as much as an adult, was instantly punched into a V-shape from its original upright position.

Then came the sound of fabric and steel shattering.

The raging power converged at a single point like stars, and the beams and cables securing the sandbags emitted a sickening, metallic wail.

The chain deformed noticeably under the intense impact, and the moment it broke and flew out, the sandbag split open in a cross shape at the point where the fist landed. Fine sand and rags filled the sand out like a rainstorm, hitting the wall with a soft, rustling sound, and finally falling to the ground and forming a mound of dirt.

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 away and then burst open in the middle under immense pressure. Her entire expression seemed to be coated 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, Uehara Nana still couldn't help but swallow hard when she actually witnessed it with her own eyes.

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

Looking at Yuan Chen, he was tall and well-proportioned, with a deep and rugged face. A faint white mist rose from his fists. In addition to his strength, he also exuded a vitality that seemed inexhaustible. No matter how you looked at him, he was the kind of guy who would be popular with many girls in school.

but now……

Thinking back to how I had just invited Yuan Chen to do practical training and had him hit my hand target hard...

Now, he glanced at the sandbag, then at his hand targets, and then at the abdominal target on his stomach.

Damn it, that punch would rupture the contents of my abdomen, wouldn'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, despite trying his best to recreate that feeling, still resulted in a vastly different outcome, even after extensive preparation and mental simulation of the movements and power exertion.

"Wow, my sister is in big danger!" Ayaka Uehara exclaimed. "If this is going to be a real combat training exercise, my sister's belly will definitely turn into Yuan Chen's shape, right?"

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

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

After such a punch, even if he didn't die, he would be seriously injured. He imagined that when the fist pierced 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, unwillingly recalling the process of this man's brutal blows on him...

Replacing sparring with technical consultation is indeed the best option.

but--

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

That's the mindset of a sow!

To experience such a devastating blow, even if I were to be completely exhausted and gushing bodily fluids, it would still be worth it!

"Come on! Bring it on!" Uehara Nana unleashed her inner energy: "Let me show you the true character of the Uehara family!!"

next moment.

"Ugh!"

Looking at Uehara Nana, who had collapsed to the ground to recover from the impact of the punch, 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 he caused was still terrifying.

But with the heavy cushioning belly pad in hand, and given that Nana Uehara herself had a solid foundation in boxing, it took her several dozen seconds to manage to stand up with the help of her younger sister, Ayaka Uehara.

"It's...it's alright!" Uehara Nana said, hunching over and raising her hand shakily, "But our 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. Although she was wearing sportswear, she still showed off her excellent figure.

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 up a member!"

Uehara Nana smiled and said:

"It may sound strange, but ordinary 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 masters to exchange skills and techniques!"

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

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

"Your most admired opponent?" Upon hearing this, Yuan Chen was slightly taken aback, but then realized that he was referring to Muay Thai and being an honorary member of the 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:

"Gaolang? He's really full of fighting spirit! But it's a bit of a pity that Gaolang is currently on the world tour and probably won't be able to come anytime soon."

After a pause, Uehara Nana 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 again when we have time."

"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, Joe Higashi, 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 recognition of King Sagat, I'm sure Joe Higashi 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 The 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 the game's deadly mood-maker.

His ultimate move is Whirlwind Fist, which involves creating a tornado as tall as a person by throwing a punch, and then injecting energy into the tornado to create a long-range, ground-based attack.

His most famous signature super move is the Death Tornado, which unleashes a tornado several meters high using a burst of energy.

Although it sounds like some kind of storm-controlling ability, in reality it's just an enhanced version of the wind from a punch.

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

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

Having finalized the sparring arrangement, Yuan Chen then inquired, "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 anything, just tell me and I'll contact the equipment supplier to send it over right now. However, any damage will require full compensation."

“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 damages.

Seeing that Yuan Chen was so easy to talk to, Uehara Nana smiled and said:

"As long as we don't damage too much, we can try any ultimate move or any last-ditch method inside, as long as there are no hidden cameras!"

"Ah."

Upon hearing this, Yuan Chen nodded, then looked at Han Zhuli beside him, 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, you have great body coordination!"

Watching Sakura Hibiki repeatedly switch between tense and relaxed states, quickly mastering the progressive muscle relaxation technique and fully concentrating her attention, Han Zhuli 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 will ever have.

Upon hearing Han Zhuli's words, Sakura Hibiki looked embarrassed and said, "It's still far from that, and it sounds very dangerous."

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

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

And now, Hibiki Sakura? Her condition is improving at a speed that is almost visible to the naked eye. Even the two ahoge (antenna-like hairs) on her twin tails 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."

Hearing Yuan Chen's words, Sakura Hibiki's face showed deep shame, and she said, "How can you talk to a girl like that!"

"No, this is a good thing."

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

Good absorption means extremely high nutrient conversion efficiency, rapid glycogen storage, and strong muscle repair capabilities. While the average person becomes breathless after one or two workouts, you can fully recover after a simple meal and rest, and then continue exercising – that's a kind of 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 constitution. 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 subconsciously, then scratched her head and said, "Eh... so many theories? This is the first time I've heard of them... but if you eat so much, won't you just end up with fat?"

As she spoke, Hibiki Sakura pinched her stomach with a sad expression. It wasn't noticeable when her muscles were tense, but now that she was completely relaxed, a small, soft belly was immediately revealed.

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

However, the world as a whole is martial, and the sports and combat industries are developing rapidly. As a result, there are not many fat people on the streets as people imagine.

In particular, Hibiki Sakura often hangs out with Akemi Kanadein and Ayaka Uehara... One of them is a muscle enthusiast whose favorite thing to do is work out. The other comes from a boxing family, as her 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 previous life's biology book.