NOVEL NEXT Chapter 9:
Chapter 9:
Hearing Lin Liang’s words, Bai Xin frowned slightly.
“Lin Liang, I understand if you don’t want to spar with me.”
“But why lie about it?”
Having practiced martial arts since she was young, Bai Xin was naturally straightforward and always spoke her mind.
Lin Liang, however, felt a bit helpless.
He wasn’t lying to her at all.
He truly didn’t practice traditional martial arts!
The Eight-Nine Mysterious Technique—could that really be called traditional martial arts?
And besides, he really wasn’t just a Golden Core master.
Honestly, if he compared his strength to that of the masters in the original Lin’s memories…
At the very least, he’d be considered Innate level.
By cultivation standards, he might even be at the Foundation Establishment stage.
But there was no way to explain this to Bai Xin, especially considering her character…
She was a genuine martial arts fanatic!
He needed to think of a way to keep her from pestering him.
“I’m not lying. I really don’t know any martial arts…”
Then, an idea struck him, and he continued, “Even though I haven’t trained, I do know a little about martial arts.”
“Those who practice martial arts always have a unique energy flow and aura about them, right?”
“Look, my energy flow is completely normal, just like an average person’s!”
Bai Xin was taken aback.
As a Golden Core master, she had learned some simple techniques.
For instance, she could sense a person’s energy to gauge their level.
She had been able to quickly identify Long Haotian as a Transformation stage master using this technique.
Now, focusing intently on Lin Liang, she found that…
He was exactly right.
His energy flow and physical presence were entirely ordinary, just like anyone else.
“What? How is that possible?”
She stepped forward and took hold of his wrist, feeling his pulse.
Throughout history, martial arts and medicine had always been closely connected.
As the Bai family’s heir, Bai Xin naturally knew a bit about reading pulses.
After a moment, her face grew even more puzzled.
Lin Liang’s pulse was steady and strong, healthier than an average person’s…
But there were no traces of martial arts training in his body.
Seeing Bai Xin’s confused expression, Lin Liang couldn’t help but smile a little.
As expected, while Bai Xin had impressive martial arts talent, she was a bit too straightforward!
A simple lie had completely fooled her.
Of course, the Eight-Nine Mysterious Technique played a big part in this.
This powerful technique, leagues beyond anything in this world, allowed Lin Liang to control his body effortlessly.
Disguising himself as a regular person and hiding from Bai Xin was no problem at all!
“Alright, Senior Bai Xin.”
Lin Liang gently freed his hand from her grip.
“If there’s nothing else, I should get to class.”
He raised his wrist and pointed at his Patek Philippe watch, hinting that his time was limited.
Bai Xin snapped back to reality.
Though she was straightforward and easy to deceive, she wasn’t entirely naive.
When it came to martial arts, Bai Xin was particularly serious!
Recalling what she’d just witnessed…
Lin Liang had crashed into a marble pillar without injury—that had actually happened!
But he didn’t have any signs of martial arts training…
After some thought, Bai Xin could only conclude one thing: Lin Liang was extraordinarily gifted!
He was a natural-born martial arts prodigy!
Even without formal training, he had evaded a kick from a peak Transformation stage master.
If that wasn’t talent, what was?
Bai Xin decided to let go of her idea of sparring with him.
However, other thoughts started to take shape in her mind.
She looked at Lin Liang, her eyes practically sparkling.
“Lin Liang… would you be interested in joining the martial arts club?”
“If you join, you could learn some self-defense techniques…”
“That way, next time you encounter someone like Long Haotian, you won’t be so vulnerable!”
The Bai family’s martial arts weren’t entirely suitable for women to practice…
Her grandfather was getting older, her father was of average talent, and among the younger generation, she was the only one who could carry the mantle!
Lin Liang had an excellent temperament and high talent!
Perhaps she could bring him into the family dojo, where he could become the face of the next generation.
Who knows, maybe he could even inherit the dojo someday!
While most traditional martial arts required starting from a young age…
For a prodigy like Lin Liang, it was never too late.
Not wanting to scare him off by asking him to become a disciple right away, she figured inviting him to the club would be a good first step.
Surely, he wouldn’t refuse!
Unaware of Bai Xin’s extensive internal monologue, Lin Liang merely heard her repeated persistence and offered a wry smile.
“Senior, I’m really not interested in club activities!”
“I need to get to class…”
As he turned to leave, Bai Xin grabbed his arm again.
“Wait, Lin Liang… joining the martial arts club has many benefits!”
Lin Liang looked back at her, curiosity piqued.
“Oh? What benefits?”
Bai Xin suddenly found herself at a loss for words.
“Um… well… if you join the club…”
She quickly realized she didn’t actually have any appealing benefits to offer.
Though the Bai family had some assets, money wouldn’t matter to someone from the Lin family.
And he didn’t seem interested in martial arts training either!
Desperately searching for an incentive, she finally steeled herself, blushing as she spoke.
“If you join the martial arts club, I… I could be your girlfriend!”
Lin Liang stared at her, a giant question mark forming in his mind.
“Uh… what?”