[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-rebirth-slice-of-life-cultivation":3,"chapter-rebirth-slice-of-life-cultivation-rebirth-slice-of-life-cultivation-chapter-436":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Rebirth: Slice-of-life Cultivation",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},548765,797,"Chapter 436: 304: Learning Magic","rebirth-slice-of-life-cultivation-chapter-436",436,"\u003Cp>Chapter 436: Chapter 304: Learning Magic\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Playing basketball in Tai Chi clothes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Xiaoqi thought the more he pondered, the more feasible it seemed to be—a truly novel experience.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Deciding to just do it, Wu Xiaoqi grabbed the hem of his shirt, intending to take it off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But just as he began moving, he suddenly paused and turned his head to look at his deskmate, Pang Jiao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Xiaoqi’s hands hesitated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He thought that if he dared to change clothes in front of Pang Jiao, he would absolutely be subjected to an unprecedented scolding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Helplessly, Wu Xiaoqi had no choice but to sit tight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Damn it, I’ve never felt so suffocated!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Xiaoqi couldn’t bear it any longer, his daring surged, planning to find rebar at a nearby construction site to revive his past glories.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But… even if he found rebar, could he really handle the combination of Pang Jiao, Zhang Yifei, and Li Shengnan?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Xiaoqi had heard from TV that in the mountains, there were dominant wild boars that sometimes couldn’t be penetrated by bullets due to their thick skin and fat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he wielded rebar and descended like a god, only to find mid-battle that he couldn’t break through Pang Jiao’s defense,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, wouldn’t he be crushed by them?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Recalling the recent scene of being subdued by Pang Jiao sent shivers down Wu Xiaoqi’s spine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sometimes stepping back can open up a broader horizon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Our ancestors did say it right!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>During the big break in the evening self-study.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dan Kaiquan dashed to the back row and shouted, “Brother Nan, Brother Nan, let’s run on the sports field!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While talking, Dan Kaiquan shook his legs, warming up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guo Kunnan held his phone, “It’s hot. Let’s not go now. We can do it after self-study ends.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Otherwise, we’d be sweaty and sticky, and couldn’t shower.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was an excuse; the real reason was that he was chatting with Xu Yan from class 11. If he went running, he would miss his chance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dan Kaiquan thought it over and felt that Guo Kunnan made some sense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Alright, let’s not go. I’ll practice here in the classroom instead.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that, Dan Kaiquan loosened his legs, starting to do squats, including single-leg squats, in the back row.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had registered for the 100-meter sprint, and squats could boost his explosive power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Xiaoqi held a basketball in one hand and Tai Chi clothes in the other, and he called out to the back rows:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Anyone want to wear Tai Chi clothes too?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing this, Wang Longlong said, “Let’s do it together.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cui Yu added, “Count me in too!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Chi generously obtained an outfit and was ecstatic. The clothes cost tens of yuan, after all!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He couldn’t wait to try it on and see the effect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Where should we change?” Cui Yu asked, “The boys’ dormitory is too far.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Xiaoqi said, “Follow me!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The four left and headed to Building 4. Upon reaching the front of the building, they could hear singing from inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Chi remarked, “Screaming again, just like howling ghosts.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“These music students sing really badly. In my opinion, pop songs are way better!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He shared his views.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cui Yu wondered, “I can never understand, what are they going to do after studying music? Become music teachers?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Chi glanced at the few classrooms that were lit, chuckling:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Maybe they can become celebrities in the entertainment industry.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Longlong listened to their conversation and said, “The entertainment industry is really tough.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Building 4 in Fourth Middle School was rather unique, housing the library, dance studio, calligraphy room, laboratories, computer room, and a sports equipment storage area, etc.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since it wasn’t a regular teaching building, only a small part of the fourth building was lit during self-study, and the rest was in darkness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Xiaoqi pointed towards that darkness, “Let’s change our clothes at the staircase entrance.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cui Yu joked, “Hopefully, we won’t get seen while changing or else I wouldn’t be worth much!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Chi responded, “Forget about it, even if you were priced like pork, I wouldn’t want it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eventually, accompanied by the singing of the music students, Wu Xiaoqi and his group changed into their Tai Chi clothes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Not bad, the clothes are pretty loose.” In the darkness, Cui Yu struck the opening pose of Tai Chi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Xiaoqi was puzzled, “Why does my outfit feel a bit tight?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Longlong remarked, “You must have grown taller.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Xiaoqi was pleased to hear that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After changing, the group of four walked around the campus under the dim streetlights, drawing frequent glances from other students.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They returned to Building 3 where the indoor lights were very bright, and since the Tai Chi suits were also white, they attracted even more attention.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ma Shicheng saw the group enter the classroom and greeted them with a nod.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hu Jun marveled, “Nice, nice, looking sharp!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Qiqi sized up Wu Xiaoqi, Cui Yu, and Wang Longlong, who all had rather average looks, with only Zhang Chi looking somewhat decent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dressed in Tai Chi clothes, Zhang Chi appeared quite presentable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Qiqi, a bit more mature, complimented, “You guys look more handsome in new clothes.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cui Yu laughed, “Really?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Qiqi affirmed, “Even handsomer than before.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The compliments made the group quite pleased; they also felt handsome indeed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Brothers, let me show you the fusion of classical and modern!” said Wu Xiaoqi as he turned on his phone, accessed the Kuwo Music app, and started playing music out loud.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He accompanied the music with basketball dribbling, performing a ‘basketball dance’ for everyone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He both dribbled and stylishly twisted his body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cui Yu, finding it hard to watch, escaped to the front rows.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Xiaoqi’s antics caught the attention of the girls in the class.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Wen remarked, “Wu Xiaoqi’s basketball dance… truly outrageous, more and more so, even exceeding the New Year’s Eve performance.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Qing’e covered her mouth, “But isn’t it hilarious? Don’t you think?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Wen paused, and then couldn’t help admitting that, from this angle, Wu Xiaoqi’s act was indeed quite successful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Yanan chimed in, “The most memorable for me is still Jiang Ning’s magic.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Recalling that stunning performance that night, despite her critical nature, Jiang Yanan couldn’t find a fault with Jiang Ning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That magic show was nearly perfect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In her previous junior high, various evening gatherings were held, often organized by the school, but none had featured a magic show like the one by Jiang Ning that night.\u003C\u002Fp>",1086,"2026-05-30T14:39:42.569Z","2026-06-01T04:31:29.709Z",1,"novelbin.me","0ced98c3c0909b86c1d6603f7a821459ec67f15e6c0c992b324e7d3d1c9b74ea","rebirth-slice-of-life-cultivation-chapter-437","rebirth-slice-of-life-cultivation-chapter-435",1809,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Frebirth-slice-of-life-cultivation-cover.jpg"]