After Xiang Yun, Ma Di, and Cui Miao left with joy, only Chi Chen, Lin Bai, Hu Miaomiao, and Qing Sheng remained in the room, looking somewhat helpless.
Today, thanks to Xiang Yun's actions, they also witnessed Zhang Rong's some rather unorthodox tactics!
On the other side were Xiang Ming, Wang Hao, and Gan Yuan, who seemed somewhat reserved at the moment. Among the three, Xiang Ming was slightly better off, since he had met Zhang Rong a few times because of Chi Chen and Xiang Qing. Although Zhang Rong was now a top expert in the Shengyang Realm, Xiang Ming had not felt any pressure from Zhang Rong.
Of course, this was partly because Zhang Rong wasn't targeting Xiang Ming and the others, and partly because the gap in cultivation level between Xiang Ming and Zhang Rong was too great. If Zhang Rong had been slightly hiding something, Xiang Ming naturally wouldn't have been able to sense it.
However, Wang Hao and Gan Yuan were unable to contain their excitement and their hands were trembling. How could they have imagined that Chi Chen was actually this big shot's teammate, and now, they had also been taken in by the big shot.
Does that mean I can gradually catch up with Chi Chen?
Gan Yuan thought excitedly to himself, his face flushing red with excitement.
Clearly, he had attributed a large part of the reason why Chi Chen was so abnormal to Zhang Rong.
What Gan Yuan didn't know was that, apart from Zhang Rong's initial grueling training of Chi Chen, he basically adopted a hands-off approach to Chi Chen and Lin Bai afterwards.
But even if Zhang Rong wanted to teach Chi Chen and Lin Bai something more, they would probably shake their heads and wave their hands in refusal, because the experience of those two months was still vivid in their minds. Who would want to go through those days unless they were a masochist?
I doubt even Director Han Jin, the masochistic chief on the southern border of the Great Xia, would want to be beaten to a pulp by Zhang Rong every day.
"From now on, you two will act together!"
Zhang Rong nodded to Xiang Ming and the other two.
"yes!"
Upon hearing this, Xiang Mingsan immediately straightened up and shouted back.
"Hehe, don't be so nervous, am I that scary?"
Seeing this, Zhang Rong chuckled. Although he said that, he was actually quite satisfied with the state of Xiang Ming and the other two.
That's more in line with the dignified persona I've created!
Unlike those little brats who are always disrespectful and don't respect their elders, they're always laughing and joking around in front of him, the team leader, without any seriousness whatsoever.
"I happen to have some free time recently. Since you've come to my place, I naturally want to test your abilities and give you some advice. Be prepared for the next two weeks!"
Zhang Rong spoke again, but his expression became slightly serious. Since he had taken the initiative to bring Xiang Ming and the others over, he naturally had to fulfill the responsibilities of a teacher. This was also for the safety of Xiang Ming and the others in the future. In the next half month, Zhang Rong would try his best to improve their combat strength!
"Yes! We will certainly not let you down!"
Upon hearing this, Xiang Ming, Wang Hao, and Gan Yuan immediately replied seriously.
At the same time, their eyes shone brightly because of Zhang Rong's words!
Zhang Rong personally taught them for half a month, how could they not be excited?
Even now, Xiang Ming and the other two are fantasizing about what kind of transformation they will undergo in half a month.
Xiang Ming and Gan Yuan looked at Chi Chen with anticipation in their eyes. Would they be able to catch up with Chi Chen in half a month, or at least the gap between them wouldn't be as big as it is now?
However, when Xiang Ming and Gan Yuan met Chi Chen's gaze, they noticed a hint of sympathy in Chi Chen's eyes.
Moreover, it wasn't just Chi Chen; even Lin Bai and Qing Sheng looked at them with a strange expression.
This immediately gave Xiang Ming and Gan Yuan a bad feeling, but they couldn't figure out exactly what went wrong for the time being.
"Oh! Not just the three of them, but all of you too! It's been far too long since I've tested your cultivation progress, so this is a good opportunity to do it all together!"
Seeing the gloating expressions on Chi Chen and the others' faces, Zhang Rong turned to them and casually remarked something.
These words immediately left Chi Chen, Qing Sheng, and Lin Bai speechless.
But can they refuse?
Obviously not!
Hu Miaomiao smoothed her long hair, looking at the strange expressions on Chi Chen's and the other two's faces. She wondered why she was included since she wasn't Zhang Rong's team member. But in the end, she didn't refuse.
With a powerful expert at the Shengyang Realm helping her improve, Hu Miaomiao certainly wouldn't be foolish enough to refuse!
"Lin Bai, I have separate arrangements for you afterwards!"
Zhang Rong looked at Lin Bai and suddenly spoke, which made Lin Bai's face turn even paler.
What's going on?
Other arrangements?
Do you want to practice alone?
Who could stand that?
Lian Chichen can't withstand your torment. With my small frame, if I were to fall in love with you, I'd be dead in no time.
"Heh, there are teachers more suitable to teach you than me!"
Seeing Lin Bai's expression, which looked like he had just swallowed a bitter pill, Zhang Rong's lips twitched, and he offered an explanation.
...
Half an hour later, Lin Bai followed Zhang Rong alone to a small courtyard in Guangxia City.
"Old Bai, I've brought the person over to you. Do whatever you want with him!"
In the courtyard, an elderly man with a slightly hunched back, a full head of white hair, and a kind face put down the book in his hand and looked up at Zhang Rong and Lin Bai beside him.
"Hello, Mr. Bai!"
When Lin Bai saw Elder Bai looking at him, he quickly bowed.
On the way here, Lin Bai learned why Zhang Rong had brought him here.
Because the old man in front of us is a 010 Sequence Annihilation Forbidden Owner at the peak of the Moon Realm!
Lin Bai and he are the only two humans in the present era who possess the power of annihilation!
Therefore, Zhang Rongcai said that there was someone more suitable than him to be Lin Bai's teacher!
"Okay! I understand. I don't care how it turns out in the end. It's not my problem if you ruin it!"
Elder Bai glanced at Lin Bai, then looked at Zhang Rong. Even when facing Zhang Rong, who had already reached the Sheng Yang realm, he showed no courtesy whatsoever.
"Alright, do whatever you want then. I'm going back to train the other guys first!"
Upon hearing this, Zhang Rong showed no surprise. After responding to Elder Bai, he patted Lin Bai on the shoulder and said:
"Little Bai, learn diligently from Elder Bai. If you can learn even half of Elder Bai's skills, the gap between you and Chi Chen won't be so big in the future!"
Although Zhang Rong had rarely seen Chi Chen, Lin Bai, and the others during this period, he naturally knew what Lin Bai was thinking!
"Yes, Captain, don't worry!"
Upon hearing this, Lin Bai nodded firmly.
Although Lin Bai appeared calm on the surface, he had heard the entire conversation between Elder Bai and Zhang Rong. Clearly, he had jumped from one wolf's den into another tiger's lair!
The days ahead are not going to be easy!
After Zhang Rong ruthlessly left Lin Bai with Elder Bai, he turned back to Chi Chen and the others.
That afternoon, amidst the excited and expectant expressions of Wang Hao, Xiang Ming, and Gan Yuan, a series of pig-like screams rang out from a spacious training room in Guangxia City that Zhang Rong had borrowed for a month.
That night, Xiang Ming, Wang Hao, and Gan Yuan lay half-dead on the ground, looking at Chi Chen, who was also exhausted, using the Rejuvenation of All Things to heal them. Their eyes were filled with a look of utter despair. Now they finally understood why Chi Chen and the others had looked at them like that during the day.
Among them, Wang Hao and Hu Miaomiao were the most indignant.
Because Wang Hao's taboo was the Holy Armor, Zhang Rong gave him special treatment, the reason being to increase his physical strength and the solidification and multiple applications of the Holy Armor.
Hu Miaomiao, on the other hand, was filled with resentment. As a girl, she not only did not receive any preferential treatment, but her somewhat rough fighting style also led Zhang Rong to train with her for a while.
At that moment, Hu Miaomiao actually started to miss the time she spent in the Heretic Forbidden Zone!
...
Meanwhile, inside Dawn City!
Inside the Smith family manor, Edward stared blankly at the corpse lying in front of him in disbelief—the corpse of his brother, Cage!
In a short period of time, Edward lost his son and now his brother. Under this double blow, Edward looked as if he had aged more than ten years in an instant!
"Investigate! Use the entire Smith family's resources to investigate! I want the murderer of Cage and all the forces behind him to be wiped out!"
Edward's roar, filled with sorrow and anger, resounded throughout the entire manor. In his heart, he already had someone he suspected!
At this moment, due to Cage's sudden and mysterious death, the entire Smith family and even Dawn City began to be in turmoil!
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