148: Chapter 103: Merging of the 30 Orifices (Please Subscribe) 148: Chapter 103: Merging of the 30 Orifices (Please Subscribe) In a month’s time, Xu Zhou was devoted entirely to training.
Aside from his own villa and Liu Qingyuan’s office, Xu Zhou almost went nowhere else.
He seemed to disappear, no longer appearing in the public eye.
The “invincible stance” that swept through dozens of teams at the start of the semester was mentioned by few anymore.
Among the freshmen, a few indeed gained some fame.
In just one month, Zhao Qifeng opened ten acupoints, currently reaching twenty-eight acupoints, making him a standout freshman in the Divine Martial Department.
Huang Wenlong also reached twenty-seven acupoints, equally among the most dazzling few.
Even Liu Yaodong, who was initially defeated by Xu Zhou, rose again, reaching twenty-four acupoints!
On the peculiar department’s side, Li Ruoxi broke through the First Grade, consecutively unlocking eight acupoints, her speed no less than those with S-level talent, astonishing many.
Conversely, on the True Martial Department’s side, the previously dazzling Xia Haochen, Xu Zhou, and others had all gone silent.
This made many people secretly discuss whether the True Martial Department was not as powerful as the rumors suggested?
If not, why did none of those who entered the True Martial Department make any noise?
On the last day of September, Xu Zhou unusually didn’t go to Liu Qingyuan’s office.
Instead, he went directly to the training room.
As soon as he walked in, both new and old students in the training room fell silent.
When Xia Haochen saw him, he stood up in surprise, “Long time no see, what have you been busy with this month?”
“Busy training.” Xu Zhou chuckled, “And you, haven’t heard anything about you this month either?”
“Well…” Xia Haochen hesitated a bit.
Beside him, Xia Xiyao spoke, “My brother has been in the lab this month, self-torturing.”
Xu Zhou was surprised, no wonder the other had also gone silent this month, always staying in the lab?
But he remembered that initially, Xia Haochen was the first to not withstand the pain and wanted to leave.
Now, is he addicted to self-abuse?
Xia Haochen’s face darkened, he snorted, “I wasn’t self-torturing, this month, I found over ten new acupoints.”
Xu Zhou was slightly surprised, that speed of finding acupoints…
almost catching up to him!
“Xu Zhou.” Not far away, Jiang Lan suddenly spoke, “How many acupoints did you open this month?”
“Not too many.” Xu Zhou smiled, “And you, how many of you have opened?”
“I opened eleven this month, fourteen in total,” Jiang Lan said, a slight pride on her pretty face.
Her speed in opening acupoints was faster than Zhao Qifeng and the others.
Xia Xiyao was a bit disappointed, “I only opened eight.”
“I opened five.” Xia Haochen looked a bit awkward, “Most of this month, I spent time searching for acupoints.”
“Still, I didn’t see you in the lab, you must have been busy opening acupoints this month?
How many have you opened?”
Xia Haochen curiously looked at Xu Zhou.
Jiang Lan also looked at Xu Zhou, with a hint of competitive spirit in her beautiful eyes.
She was curious if Xu Zhou had more than her.
“Might be more than you imagine.” Xu Zhou smiled.
Everyone was stunned, more than they imagined?
No way he opened 20 in a month, right?
But Xu Zhou didn’t seem inclined to explain, and the others didn’t further pursue it.
Jiang Lan then asked, “Why didn’t you join us this month?
Some seniors say you’re not sociable with us.”
Upon hearing this, Xu Zhou was a bit taken aback, then shook his head, “I’m used to training alone, usually just going to Mr.
Liu’s office for advice, no time for anything else.”
“So busy?” Xia Haochen slightly shook his head, smiling, “Don’t just focus on training, it’s good to relax occasionally too.”
Xu Zhou was stunned, then subtly shook his head.
The life-and-death battle is approaching; he really had no time to relax.
Just as Xu Zhou was about to speak, Liu Qingyuan and Cheng Xin walked in.
Liu Qingyuan looked at Xu Zhou, speaking gravely, “Is the life-and-death battle scheduled for tomorrow?”
Jiang Lan and the others looked at him in shock.
“Life-and-death battle?” Xia Haochen was astonished, “Since when?”
Liu Qingyuan glanced at him, saying, “Didn’t you know?
Xu Zhou and someone from the Divine Martial Department have agreed on a life-and-death battle.”
Everyone was stupefied.
They all turned back to Xu Zhou, their eyes filled with shock.
Why have a life-and-death battle right after enrollment?
No wonder this guy silently trained throughout the month, preparing for the life-and-death battle.
The life-and-death battle matter wasn’t even known to most students in the Divine Martial Department.
Only a few high-level individuals in the Divine Martial Department and some people from the Liu Family knew about it.
Since Xu Zhou didn’t speak of it, Jiang Lan and others naturally didn’t know.
Liu Qingyuan ignored them, continuing to say to Xu Zhou, “You haven’t trained in the True Martial Department for long, so tomorrow’s battle has little to do with faction disputes; it’s more of a personal vendetta.”
Xu Zhou was slightly puzzled, “Teacher, what do you mean?”
“Since it’s a personal vendetta, the other side might not use honorable methods, they might resort to deceit, be on your guard.”
Xu Zhou’s heart tightened, and he hurriedly nodded.
“This is a tear gas powder; you can find a chance to use it during the fight.”
Liu Qingyuan said, handing a packet of powder to Xu Zhou.
Xu Zhou took it, a surprised look on his face.
Not only him, but Jiang Lan, Xia Haochen, and others were also surprised.
teaching them dirty tricks?!
Liu Qingyuan saw their expressions and snorted, “The enemy might use underhanded tactics, so can we.”
“Don’t always think about defeating the enemy honorably; if you can destroy the opponent, that’s the best method.”
“Not just this competition, but all the battles you encounter in the future; don’t lose your life over a little pride; that’s the behavior of a fool.”