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It's actually not surprising to see this kind of situation.

Inner Sect Experts aren't many, as they typically belong to martial arts sects.

And those experts are usually busy with cultivation, aiming to take that crucial step forward to reach the Master Level, so they can then accept disciples openly.

Those martial arts schools in the mundane world are mostly run by people practicing external martial arts or by those who are not even considered proper practitioners. They have only a superficial understanding of Inner Strength, so having them teach disciples is nonsense…

Generally, an Inner Sect Expert who can openly accept disciples takes inheritance very seriously, passing it only to formal disciples. How could they casually take on a disciple and teach them real skills?

Especially now, the martial arts schools that accept students are merely for collecting tuition; they don't even hold formal apprenticeship ceremonies. The ones taken on this way are not disciples, merely students.

That's exactly what Helen's previous experiences were like. She wasn't short of money, but truly learning real skills was absolutely impossible…

What's more, the cultivation of Inner Strength typically begins at a young age. At her age, her body is already formed, and even if she had the talent for Inner Strength, she couldn't achieve anything significant. Those masters would never pass on their legacy to her.

"Yes! There's really a way…"

Chu Yunxuan didn't believe in the existence of Inner Strength before. But facts have proven that not only does Inner Strength exist, but those legendary martial arts also exist.

She even knows that Qin Fang has learned a Light Body Technique. Although it's not possible to fly around as shown in TV dramas, simple feats like scaling walls or gliding close to the ground are achievable…

"How did you learn it?"

Knowing the existence of Inner Strength made Helen even more excited. Looking back, she quickly identified the crux of the matter and asked curiously.

"This…"

Chu Yunxuan was taken aback, and her expression became quite peculiar.

She's well aware of how her Inner Strength came about, it naturally developed through the joint cultivation of Joyous Zen with Qin Fang.

But can she really tell Helen this?

Knowing Helen's fierce passion for martial arts, Chu Yunxuan worried what kind of actions this wild girl might take if she found out. Even though Chu Yunxuan wouldn't mind having another sister, or even gaining an ally in Qin Fang's harem, the issue was… Helen was her best friend. Could she really drag her into this?

"Yunxuan, just tell me..."

Seeing Chu Yunxuan's hesitation, Helen's eyes lit up. Sensing a breakthrough, she immediately clung to Chu Yunxuan's arm, pleading playfully.

She even cheekily extended her hand to Chu Yunxuan's armpit, tickling her vigorously… No one knew this weak spot of Chu Yunxuan better than her.

"Ha ha ha ha ha..."

This was indeed Chu Yunxuan's Achilles' heel. Every time someone tickled her, she would go limp and helpless, just laughing uncontrollably.

"Stop, stop… I'll tell you! Isn't it enough that I'm telling you?"

Helen had hit Chu Yunxuan's weak spot, leaving her with no choice but to surrender powerlessly.

With those words, Helen finally let Chu Yunxuan off.

Chu Yunxuan was evidently still a bit conflicted, but seeing Helen's insistent look, she could only sigh helplessly, then leaned over to Helen's ear, whispering softly about how she gained her Inner Strength!

Recalling the experience, Chu Yunxuan couldn't help but reminisce about the beautiful past, and even last night's fierce battle, which made her face blush a delicate rosy hue.

"Really?"

Helen listened quietly. Upon hearing about such a quick way to gain Inner Strength, her beautiful eyes widened in shock!

Smooch~~

Seemingly to celebrate learning this secret, Helen enthusiastically embraced Chu Yunxuan, giving her a sweet, affectionate kiss!

Thankfully, Helen was a woman; otherwise, Qin Fang would definitely be insanely jealous!

"Helen, we are best friends… so I just want to advise you, even though you can gain skills this way, I hope you don't get too involved yourself!"

Seeing Helen's excited expression, Chu Yunxuan increasingly felt that this girl really might harbor some ideas that she was unwilling to imagine.

"Hehe, got it, got it… I definitely won't compete with you for a man! At most, I'll just join you and accompany him for a romp… That way, I can learn Inner Strength too!"

Sure enough, Helen didn't hide anything about it, and actually said with a smile.

But with such a smile and tone, Chu Yunxuan felt slightly relieved. Knowing Helen well, she understood that Helen was just joking and didn't take it seriously.

"Three farts... I don't mind, but with a physique like yours, I'm afraid you can't even last one round!"

Since it was a joke, Chu Yunxuan also replied cheerfully, taking a jab at Helen's combat ability, which was less than five...

After a bout of playful banter, the matter was set aside for the time being, and the two of them went out together to the restaurant for a meal.

Qin Fang arrived slightly earlier than them. The restaurant at Jiangzhou Hotel was considered one of the best in Jiangzhou, attracting either the wealthy or those of significant status, making the seating quite limited. Qin Fang had to wake up early to grab a spot.

By the time Chu Yunxuan and Helen arrived, it was already half an hour after Qin Fang had left...

Qin Fang didn't say much about this half-hour wait; women are naturally dawdling. Delaying only half an hour was already giving a lot of face, considering how some can take one or two hours just to do their makeup.

Of course, Qin Fang couldn't possibly know that Chu Yunxuan and Helen had been passionately discussing all aspects of him in the room... especially certain abilities!

"Why are you looking at me like that?"

Qin Fang did notice one thing, though, and that was how Helen's gaze at him felt a bit off, seemingly increasingly interested.

Though not to an obvious extent, the keen-eyed Qin Fang could still catch a hint of longing in Helen's eyes, hence his question.

"Can't I just look? I'm just curious; you don't seem that robust, so how can you make Yunxuan float so between ecstasy and exhaustion..."

The bold and unrestrained Helen, indeed not holding back, boldly said this to Qin Fang.

Though spoken in a joking manner, it still made both Qin Fang and Chu Yunxuan feel a bit awkward.

"Helen, I'm going to rip your mouth off..."

Chu Yunxuan's face turned crimson, feeling utterly embarrassed by Helen's words. While it was true, it was something suitable for girl talk, not to be said in front of Qin Fang, making her too shy to even lift her head.

Qin Fang felt relatively better; after all, as a man, Helen's words were somewhat of a compliment to him. Though a bit awkward, it wasn't outright embarrassing.

On the contrary, it even inflated his pride in front of a foreigner... too bad the contest was with Chu Yunxuan and not Helen, or he could almost call it a national honor!

"Uh, probably best not to have such thoughts..."

The sudden thought startled Qin Fang a little, but he quickly dismissed it.

Fortunately, the restaurant had private booths with enough separation, and the soft music inside covered up any sounds, so there was no worry of others overhearing them.

Otherwise, it would have been even more awkward for them.

Luckily, Helen only said that one line and didn't go further. The group tacitly focused on eating, avoiding any more awkwardness.

"Qin, I heard you know kung fu?"

After a while, having had a simple meal, the atmosphere had eased a lot. Helen became lively again and looked at Qin Fang expectantly with a question.

"Mm, I know a little..."

Qin Fang, without much thought, nodded lightly and admitted.

"Is it impressive?"

Though she had known beforehand, hearing it from Qin Fang still excited Helen, prompting her to ask further.

"Well... It's okay, I guess!"

Qin Fang paused, then replied quite modestly.

It's actually hard to say whether his current strength is impressive.

Compared with experts at the same level as him, Qin Fang could be deemed unbeatable, having already defeated several grandmaster-level experts. Naturally, he wouldn't take peers lightly.

But compared to those true masters, he was relatively weak... not to mention Elder Alai of The Green Gang, a grandmaster-level expert. Without relying on the Traceless Snow Stepping Technique, he would have been gravely injured by him. Although he might survive, he would definitely suffer, with the difference being simply too great!

Grandmaster-level experts, in the martial arts golden age of the past, were merely stepping into the scene, only capable of opening a small martial arts school or a security agency at most. Only grandmaster-level experts had the qualifications to establish sects...

However, with martial arts in decline and the world's changes, many people found it impossible to cultivate inner sect skills, or advancing to higher levels became extremely difficult... This is what made even commonplace grandmaster-level experts become sought after!

In mundane society, the presence of a grandmaster-level expert could give rise to a martial arts family. While this family might not last very long, it could potentially grow over time, like how the Lei Family developed due to Elder Lei...

But true masters, such as grandmasters, great grandmasters, and even higher-level top experts, still exist within those ancient sects with longstanding heritage...(To be continued. If you like this work, feel free to visit Qidian (qidian.com) to give your recommendations and monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation.)

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