[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-era-of-high-martial-arts":3,"chapter-era-of-high-martial-arts-era-of-high-martial-arts-chapter-17":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","High Martial Arts Era",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},2215634,3909,"Chapter 17","era-of-high-martial-arts-chapter-17",17,"\u003Cp>\"I didn't open it.\" Wan Xiao waved his hands repeatedly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The soundproofing of the martial arts room was very good, but the door was wide open, and with Li Yuan’s sensitive ears, he naturally heard the voice coming from outside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He couldn't help but turn his head to look.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He saw a boy wearing a black martial arts uniform, with a well-proportioned figure and a crew cut, flash a few steps and arrive at the door of Martial Arts Room 4011.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The boy was half a head shorter than Wan Xiao, about the same as Li Yuan, and his face was quite handsome.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wan Xiao, how could you jump through the window... Hey! How did this martial arts room become occupied?\" The boy had just wanted to speak when he noticed the green sign on the door of the martial arts room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These martial arts rooms all had three types of signs at the entrance, showing different statuses—Owner Present, Unoccupied, Intruded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The green sign represented that it was normally opened by the owner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Isn't 4011 unoccupied... Who are you? How do you have authorization for 4011?\" The boy only then saw Li Yuan in the martial arts room, his face full of confusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The boy wasn't stupid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had originally thought the martial arts room was opened by Wan Xiao jumping through the window.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But from Wan Xiao’s words, plus the green sign at the door, he instantly judged that Li Yuan was the owner of the martial arts room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wan Xiao, aren't you going to introduce us?\" Li Yuan laughed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could see that the boy didn't have any malice, he just spoke quite directly and had no ulterior motives.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Gu Qianghan from Class 1, Third Year.\" Wan Xiao laughed and introduced the boy: \"Nickname 'Not Tough'.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Class 1 of every grade was the elite class.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wan Xiao, I’ll say it again, call me Gu Qiang; if you call me by my full name again, I’ll really flip out.\" The boy looked displeased.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wan Xiao laughed and ignored him, then pointed at Li Yuan and said: \"Gu Qiang, after Teacher Xu’s class a few days ago, didn't you keep mentioning Li Yuan? Look, he is Li Yuan.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The boy, who had been unhappy, instantly brightened, staring at Li Yuan: \"You are the Li Yuan with extremely powerful spear techniques that Teacher Xu Bo mentioned?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Uh, powerful spear techniques?\" Li Yuan laughed: \"My spear techniques aren't considered powerful, but if Teacher Xu Bo is talking about Li Yuan from Class 2, Third Year, then it should be me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Yuan already knew who the boy was.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When checking the second-year final rankings, he naturally paid attention to the top ten in the grade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qianghan was indeed the third place in martial arts results in the second-year final exam.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s just that his appearance was a bit beyond Li Yuan’s expectations, having a handsomeness that didn't quite match his name.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Teacher Xu said you are powerful, so it must be good.\" Gu Qianghan’s eyes shone: \"I checked, in the final exam last semester, your martial arts skill score was the first in the whole grade.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mm.\" Li Yuan watched the boy with great interest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I want to challenge you.\" Gu Qianghan stared at Li Yuan, full of excitement, eager to try.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Li Yuan, don't underestimate him.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This kid is very insidious; when I first arrived at the elite class, I was fooled by his appearance.\" Wan Xiao on the side hurriedly spoke up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What do you mean fooled by me? I didn't sneak attack, I openly came to spar with you.\" Gu Qianghan looked disdainful: \"You look like a bear, but you couldn't even take ten of my punches, and you have the nerve to talk.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wan Xiao choked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was speechless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When he first arrived at the elite class, he encountered Gu Qianghan coming to challenge him; seeing that the other party looked handsome, he thought he was easy to bully, but as a result... he lost very miserably.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ten punches?\" Li Yuan nodded slightly, not feeling surprised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just looking at the second-year final results, Gu Qianghan’s raw score was even higher than his own, so defeating Wan Xiao was very normal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How about it?\" Gu Qianghan stared at Li Yuan: \"Full-armor combat, I want to try your spear techniques.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qianghan’s eyes shone, full of fighting spirit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Yuan laughed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From the conversation between the two just now, Li Yuan had already guessed the reason why the other party wanted to challenge him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I’m afraid Teacher Xu used his spear techniques as an example in the elite class and said some unpleasant things.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For example: \"You call yourselves an elite class? In my opinion, none of you can keep up with Li Yuan from Class 2, Third Year.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A Li Yuan who hasn't even awakened martial arts spirituality, his spear techniques could beat all of you down.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Using students from other classes to suppress the students in the class one is teaching is a common tactic for many teachers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, it invisibly drew a lot of hatred for Li Yuan in the elite class.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Li Yuan, if you are a martial artist, accept my challenge.\" Gu Qianghan looked at Li Yuan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Yuan looked at Wan Xiao quite strangely; it had been a long time since he heard such \"chuunibyou\" words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wan Xiao spread his hands, indicating \"he has always been this chuunibyou.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don't accept.\" Li Yuan shook his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qianghan stared: \"Li Yuan, do you have any martial artist spirit?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m not even a martial artist, so naturally, I don't have martial artist spirit yet.\" Li Yuan rolled his eyes at Gu Qianghan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, this is my martial arts room, I’m going to cultivate.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In fact, Li Yuan didn't want to accept the challenge not because he was afraid of the other party.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But because it was meaningless and risky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sparring with Teacher Xu Bo, the teacher’s strength was much higher than the student’s, so he could control the whole situation and ensure no one would get hurt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But when two students with similar strength spar with cold weapons, it’s impossible to control themselves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even wearing full armor and using unsharpened cold weapons, it’s easy to get seriously injured or even die.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Such things were not uncommon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Yuan didn't want to take risks for things that had no benefits.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You...\" Gu Qianghan still wanted to speak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Gu Qianghan, who gave you the guts to find someone for a private fight?\" A low shout suddenly came from outside the door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qianghan’s face stiffened; he wasn't angry because the other party called him by his full name, but instead, a trace of fear flashed in his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sister—\" Gu Qianghan suddenly turned around, reached out and put his hand on Li Yuan’s shoulder, his face already full of smiles: \"I’m just joking with Li Yuan, right, Li Yuan?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Yuan was stunned for a moment, a bit caught off guard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wan Xiao shrugged, indicating he was used to it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qianghan tried hard to shake Li Yuan’s shoulder, winking at Li Yuan crazily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Li Yuan stood where he was, as immovable as a rock, his gaze already fixed on the figure at the door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A girl of about seventeen or eighteen, wearing a tight-fitting red training suit, with an exquisite face that didn't lack a sense of power, bright eyes and white teeth, and a sharp yet firm temperament between her brows.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her jet-black hair like a waterfall was coiled high behind her head, looking exceptionally capable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, what was most eye-catching was the fiery red long sword hanging at her waist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Li Yuan, hello, I am Lin Luanyue from Class 1, Third Year.\" The girl also looked at Li Yuan at the same time and took the initiative to say: \"I apologize to you on behalf of my brother; he is used to being crazy, I hope you don't mind.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m fine.\" Li Yuan waved his hand and laughed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The girl nodded, her gaze becoming sharp, and she looked at Gu Qianghan again, making Gu Qianghan’s scalp tingle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sister!\" Gu Qianghan involuntarily took his hand off Li Yuan’s shoulder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If I find out again that you are looking for people for private fights, I’ll make it useless even if you call Mom.\" The girl said coldly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qianghan touched his head awkwardly, not daring to speak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since he was a child, Gu Qianghan had a natural fear of this cousin who was only half a year older than him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s all a small matter.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No need to blame him, we are both fine.\" Li Yuan laughed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Yuan recognized this person at a glance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had spoken at school-wide meetings more than once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since entering the school, she had been hanging on the honor roll.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The number one martial arts student in the third year, and also the martial arts genius recognized as having the most hope of being admitted to Starry Sky University—Lin Luanyue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As long as you don't mind.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The girl nodded, her eyes still fixed on Li Yuan: \"Li Yuan, my brother was wrong to challenge you to a private fight, but Teacher Xu said your martial arts skills are stronger than everyone in our class; not only is my brother unconvinced.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In fact, I am also unconvinced.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Yuan was stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wan Xiao was also stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qianghan’s eyes lit up, full of excitement; he knew his cousin’s personality too well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She looked kind on the surface, but was actually tough in her bones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I also want to ask you for advice, to see how powerful the spear techniques that Teacher Xu calls 'approaching unity' really are, but not in actual combat.\" The girl stared at Li Yuan: \"How about a competition on the Starry Sky Fighting Network?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Starry Sky Fighting Network was virtual combat, and no one would get hurt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What’s in it for me?\" Li Yuan shrugged and laughed: \"I never do things without benefits.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Benefits?\" Lin Luanyue frowned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How about this, let’s make a bet.\" Li Yuan laughed: \"If you win, I will publicly admit that you are the number one in martial arts skills in the whole grade.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If I win, you lose me 2,000 Blue Star coins, how about that?\" Li Yuan smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What kind of bet is this?\" Gu Qianghan stared: \"A sure win with no loss, you think very beautifully.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Up to you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Yuan laughed: \"If you don't agree, please leave, don't delay my cultivation.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fine, I agree.\" Lin Luanyue looked at Li Yuan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sister!\" Gu Qianghan was stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Shut up.\" Lin Luanyue frowned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then let’s make it Sunday at two in the afternoon, how about that.\" Li Yuan laughed: \"Add me on V first, and I’ll send you the account name.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Okay.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, both sides became virtual network friends.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Gu Qiang, let’s go.\" Lin Luanyue turned and left, and Gu Qianghan followed helplessly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only Li Yuan and Wan Xiao remained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Li Yuan, you lost out big time.\" Wan Xiao couldn't help but say: \"You don't know, Lin Luanyue’s family is very rich; if you had bet 5,000 or even 10,000 Blue Star coins just now, I estimate she would have agreed.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Yuan shook his head: \"Stupid.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Xia Kingdom law stipulates that bets on the Starry Sky Fighting Network cannot exceed 2,000 Blue Star coins for minors.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Exceeding 2,000 Blue Star coins is not protected by law.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1914,"2026-06-17T09:05:55.599Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","acc8fd1f6847017fb4a9e7bf434bd2a80539f39ba3534620c1af157ee9c82272","era-of-high-martial-arts-chapter-18","era-of-high-martial-arts-chapter-16",833,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fhigh-martial-arts-era-cover.jpg"]