Chapter 228 Find a Venue!!
Nodding, Xie Yujia ran to her bicycle where she took out a bag from the basket and handed it to Hao Ren: "I got up early today, asked Auntie to open the door for me earlier, and bought some meat buns...Chapter 228: Looking for a Venue
In secret, Xu Gong went out. When he got on the bus to Fu Qi, he looked up and still saw dark clouds hanging over the Nine Dragons Palace and many flying sword cultivators.
Sight unseen is clean sight. Hao Ren retracted his spirit energy. When he looked up again, everything was gone. Only gray skies remained, as if rain were about to pour down.
He got on the bus and returned to Donghai University. It was still early. The bus stopped at the school's north gate, so he had to cross the entire campus to reach his dorm in the south district.
The morning campus environment was tranquil; near the north gate stood a pink girls' dormitory building on the inside of the school grounds. Most of them were students from the business or foreign language schools according to Donghai University's division, where humanities majors lived on campus while science majors like Hao Ren had their dorms off-campus.
As he passed through a small forest filled with birdsong and fragrance, suddenly from afar came shouts of "Hi-ha."
Turning around to look, the male students in karate club uniforms were practicing on the grass. Their kicks and punches were well-coordinated, giving them an impressive appearance.
But it was very clear what their intentions were at this early hour of the morning, training in a field surrounded by girls' dormitories.
"Everyone! If you don't want to lose face before the girls, then show some spirit," said someone who seemed like the captain, standing in front teaching them.
As Hao Ren passed by, he looked at them.
Su Han had told him his martial arts were too poor. Perhaps I should find a place to practice But not these kinds of school clubs.
Hearing this, the club's captain facing Hao Ren shouted, "Hey kid! Do you want to join us in the karate club"
Hao Ren shook his head and walked past them completely.
Then one of the male students reminded their leader, "Boss, that man is Lu Linlin's and Lu Lili's boyfriend; he beat up Huang Xujie."
"What" The karate club captain looked at Hao Ren's back with surprise.
The sky was still gloomy, and students attended classes as usual. Holding books, Hao Ren walked between teaching buildings like a regular student.
But he clearly felt differences in the atmosphere around him; groups of male and female students were secretly discussing something.
On the surface, it looked like idle chatter among students, but when Hao Ren carefully observed, he saw each one emitting blue or yellow light.
This meant they weren't chatting about daily life trivia, planning school activities, or studying academic problems. Instead, they were discussing the Nine Dragons Palace in the sky!
The dragon race integrated into human society; there were quite a few young cultivators at Donghai University, each forming their own small groups with different backgrounds and exchanging information.
"Hey! What are you doing" Xie Yujia suddenly appeared beside Hao Ren and tapped him.
"Oh nothing," Hao Ren pulled his gaze back from the students and smiled awkwardly at Xie Yujia.
"You seem to be keeping secrets lately," Xie Yujia glanced at him and said.
"Not really, I've just been busy recently," Hao Ren replied casually.
"Busy with what" Xie Yujia inquired further.
"Preparing for a job at a design studio. So I'm learning some stuff," Hao Ren said offhandedly.
He glanced at Xie Yujia again and noticed that she seemed even more beautiful today, especially her skin, which looked as smooth and elastic as freshly boiled eggs.
"What skincare products are you using lately" Hao Ren couldn't help but ask.
"Skincare products" Xie Yujia looked at Hao Ren in puzzlement. "I haven’t been using any skincare products, just like before—using facial cleanser when I wake up and go to bed."
“Oh,” Hao Ren stared at her face. “But your skin looks better than ever.”
"The same for you; it seems that in the past month, your complexion has improved a lot," Xie Yujia remarked.
"You've been paying attention to me" Hao Ren asked casually again.
Xie Yujia paused, her round eyes widening further before nodding. “Yeah, I suppose so.”
“By the way, today Maritime University’s clubs are coming over for an exchange event with our East Sea University clubs, and there will be several competitions going on. Are you going to watch them” Xie Yujia asked immediately.
"What kind of competition"
“There are badminton matches, table tennis matches, and tennis matches,” she said while checking her watch. “But the most interesting should be the running martial arts contest. Shall we go over there to take a look”
Hao Ren saw how excited she was and thought about it for a moment before saying, "Alright, let's go check it out."
"Great!" Xie Yujia parked her car by the side. “It’s not far if we walk.”
“The class monitor seems to be in good spirits recently,” Hao Ren remarked suddenly while walking.
“I’m doing alright, always have been. Speaking of which, how is your grandmother’s health”
"She's doing well; she still lives in Zhejiang. Oh yeah, what about that old lady you mentioned How is her condition"
Xie Yujia said as she walked calmly: "I borrowed a few books on acupoint massage and practiced them myself, then I gave the elderly woman an acupressure session. It seems like it’s helped improve her health."
Turning to look at Hao Ren, she added, “Next time when your grandmother comes back, let me give her a massage; I’m sure it will be very relaxing for her.”
"That would be great. Thank you so much for your thoughtfulness," Hao Ren said.
Xie Yujia glanced at Hao Ren and slightly pursed her lips, feeling that calling her 'class monitor' all the time made them seem too distant.
The two of them chatted as they walked and soon arrived at the gymnasium.
The gym was already bustling with activity, divided into sections for various clubs. Hao Ren noticed that Huang Xujie's rock climbing club was also present, though they lacked opponents since Maritime University didn’t have a rock climbing club.
To the west of a square area in the venue sat members from Donghai University’s Running Kendo Club. Across from them were members from Maritime University’s Road Kendo Club, dressed entirely in black.
"It's about to begin," said Xie Yujia, pulling Hao Ren along and hurrying into the gym to find a better spot to sit.
Hao Ren saw Lu Linlin and Lu Lili among Donghai University’s Running Kendo members.
“Young Master!” they waved at Hao Ren.
Hao Ren smiled back, knowing that they were just there as additional numbers; girls wouldn’t actually participate in the matches.
"They seem to have a close relationship with you," Xie Yujia said beside him, a hint of jealousy in her voice.
"While they are somewhat playful, their hearts are good at core," Hao Ren defended them.
On the field, members from Donghai University’s Running Kendo Club and Maritime University’s Road Kendo Club each sent out two representatives. After bowing to one another, they adopted fighting stances.
The representative from Donghai University wore a white kendo uniform; his counterpart from Maritime University was dressed in black.
"Hey!" The member from Donghai University made the first move with a kick.
Hao Ren had always thought that this kind of club martial arts activity was just for show. If it weren’t for Zhou Liren and his friends playing video games at an internet cafe, he wouldn't have come to watch these activities out of boredom.
Boom!
Just as Hao Ren held such thoughts, the member from Donghai University was suddenly flung out of the ring.
The Maritime University representative remained in a high leg stance while the Donghai University one struggled to stand up on the smooth floor, clutching his chest.
"That attack was too brutal," Xie Yujia whispered.
Hao Ren nodded, thinking that it might be excessive. After all, this was a club exchange activity; there was no need to make it seem like an actual competition.
While they were talking, the next pair of members from both sides took their places on the field.
"Donghai University and Maritime University’s Kendo clubs have never gotten along well. Last year's rank-up match almost turned into a fight. This time with Maritime University’s Running Kendo Club’s representatives here, you’ll see sparks fly," one of the boys sitting several rows behind Hao Ren and Xie Yujia commented.
Hao Ren looked back at them before glancing down at the field below. Indeed, after that kick, both sides’ expressions were not right. Especially on Donghai University’s side, fists clenched tightly, as if they wanted to rush up and gang up on their opponents.
Bam! Bam! Bam!
The continuous three kicks on the field!
It could be seen that both sides were putting in real effort; when their legs collided, the force was tremendous.
A sweeping kick! The Maritime University player suddenly changed tactics. The Donghai University player was caught off guard and fell to the ground with a "thud."
Although there were mats on the floor, this fall wasn't light at all.
The Maritime University player bowed slightly before retreating from the field.
"Number two, come out!" shouted the captain of Donghai University's Taekwondo Club. Because it was a club and they usually played more than trained, he was rather upset that their opponents had used the guise of "club exchange" to challenge them.
A student in white from Donghai University stepped forward one step at a time. The opponent sent out a black-clad student.
In just three or four exchanges, another student from Donghai University fell to the ground.
"Too weak," the boys sitting behind Xie Yujia and Hao Ren started議論 again.
Xie Yujia glared at them, thinking that it was easy for them to talk; did they have the guts to step up
Bam! Another Donghai University student fell. The captain of Donghai's Taekwondo Club, unable to maintain his dignity any longer, stepped in personally.
The Maritime University sent out a tall player who was one meter eighty; he stomped on the ground heavily.
The captain of Roadway Martial Arts Club wasn't short either and looked rather heroic when fighting. As the club's leader, he had formally studied taekwondo for several years and knew some tricks.
But against the specially dispatched elite team from Maritime University, this captain only managed to last十幾分鐘 before being kicked flying by the tall player.
Donghai University's Taekwondo Club was completely defeated. With their captain also getting knocked out, morale in Donghai's Roadway Martial Arts Club hit rock bottom.
Though there were various club activities going on in the gymnasium, this martial arts sparring match無疑was the most watched.
"I say Zhang Xiang, is your Donghai University Taekwondo Club only good for dating" The Maritime University team leader wearing a black band asked the captain of Donghai's Roadway Martial Arts Club.
Zhang Xiang stood up and glared at him angrily but had nothing to say. His club was capable of entering national competitions, but they still accepted an invitation under the guise of "club exchange" despite knowing they couldn't win. Zhang Xiang leading them into battle already showed great courage.
But coming as guests to fight against hosts and verbally insulting them made it seem like they were bullying people.
"Who says Donghai University is no good We're here!" Lu L琳琳and Lu薪莉, sitting at the back, suddenly stood up.the rabbit! Martial Exam!”The supervisors announced loudly.This meant that there was only one hour of rest time before entering the martial exam stage!In just an hour, all the papers would be finished...