Chapter 8

Was that punch you just threw something only someone with 8.87 ka of Blood Qi could deliver?

Original: "You just that punch is 8.87 ka Blood Qi can be thrown out?" Actually meaning: "Is that punch you just threw something that could be done with 8.87 ka of Blood Qi?" We'll translate naturally: "That punch you just threw—could it really be done with only 8.87 ka of Blood Qi?" Keep meaning.

We'll output: 【1】 "That punch you just threw—could it really be done with only 8.87 ka of Blood Qi?"

Cheng Tiankuo took a deep breath, trying to calm himself as much as possible.

Translation: "Cheng Tiankuo took a deep breath, trying to calm himself as much as possible."

But we need to use glossary name for Cheng Tiankuo? Not provided; it's a name not in glossary, so we must romanize? Actually glossary only includes certain terms; for names not listed we should romanize using pinyin. The rule: Use Hanyu Pinyin ONLY for a person's actual NAME. So we need to romanize Cheng Tiankuo as Cheng Tiankuo (pinyin). Keep capitalized each word? Usually each syllable capitalized? In prior examples they used "Zhang Hao". So we do "Cheng Tiankuo". Good.

Thus line: 【2】 Cheng Tiankuo took a deep breath, trying to calm himself as much as possible.

That day of the school test, I really was 8.87 ka," Lu Jing shrugged, saying innocently, "But I don't know what happened; my Blood Qi suddenly got much stronger..."

We need to use glossary name for Lu Jing? Not in glossary, so romanize: Lu Jing.

Thus: 【3】 "The school test that day I really was 8.87 ka," Lu Jing shrugged, saying with an innocent face: "But I don't know what happened, my Blood Qi suddenly got much stronger......"

What?

Translation: "What?" So 【4】 "What?"

Cheng Tiankuo immediately lost his composure.

Translation: Cheng Tiankuo immediately lost his composure. Or "Cheng Tiankuo was instantly unsettled." We'll do: 【5】 Cheng Tiankuo instantly lost his composure.

In just two days, his Blood Qi surged this much—what a terrifying cultivation speed!

Translation: "In just two days, Blood Qi has surged this much—what a terrifying cultivation speed!" We'll do: 【6】 In just two days, Blood Qi has surged this much—what a terrifying cultivation speed!

Ordinary people simply couldn't achieve this—unless... it was an awakening of talent!

Translation: "Ordinary people simply couldn't do that—unless... it's an awakening of talent!" We'll do: 【7】 Ordinary people simply couldn't do that—unless... it's an awakening of talent!

Cheng Tiankuo felt his pounding heart suddenly be gripped tightly, constricting sharply.

Translation: Cheng Tiankuo felt his heart, pounding wildly in his chest, suddenly be gripped hard and tighten abruptly. We'll do: 【8】 Cheng Tiankuo felt his heart, pounding wildly in his chest, suddenly be gripped hard and tighten abruptly.

Then why didn't you say so earlier?

Translation: "Then why didn't you say so earlier?" We'll do: 【9】 "Then why didn't you say so earlier?"

I was about to say it, but you interrupted me.

Translation: "I was about to say it, but you interrupted me." We'll do: 【10】 "I was about to say it, but you interrupted me."

「...... 」

Translation: "......" (ellipsis). We'll keep as is: 【11】 "......"

Playing dumb at this moment is the right move.

Translation: "At this moment, playing dumb is the right move." We'll do: 【12】 At this moment, playing dumb is the right move.

When Lu Jing first revealed his strength, he was somewhat nervous, afraid his secret would be exposed.

Translation: "When Lu Jing first revealed his strength, he was somewhat nervous, afraid his secret would be exposed." We'll do: 【13】 When Lu Jing first revealed his strength, he was somewhat nervous, afraid his secret would be exposed.

But upon reflection, strength can't be hidden; it's better to seize this chance to let the school notice him.

Translation: "But upon reflection, strength is something that can't be hidden; it'd be better to seize this opportunity to let the school notice him." We'll do: 【14】 But upon reflection, strength is something that can't be hidden; it'd be better to seize this opportunity to let the school notice him.

The school will surely find him a reasonable excuse, and might even focus on cultivating him.

Translation: "The school will surely find him a reasonable excuse, and might even focus on cultivating him." We'll do: 【15】 The school will surely find him a reasonable excuse, and might even focus on cultivating him.

Looking at Lu Jing's innocent face, Cheng Tiankuo was somewhat speechless, 'Well, there happens to be a Blood Qi tester here; I'll personally test you.'

Translation: Looking at Lu Jing's innocent face, Cheng Tiankuo was somewhat speechless: "Conveniently, there's a Blood Qi tester here; I'll personally test you." We'll do: 【16】 Looking at Lu Jing's innocent face, Cheng Tiankuo was somewhat speechless: "Conveniently, there's a Blood Qi tester here; I'll personally test you."

Soon after, the test results came out.

Translation: "Not long after, the test results came out." We'll do: 【17】 Not long after, the test results came out.

Blood Qi 14.32 ka!

Translation: "Blood Qi 14.32 ka!" We'll do: 【18】 Blood Qi 14.32 ka!

Not only was Cheng Tiankuo stunned, but Lu Jing himself was startled.

Translation: "Not only was Cheng Tiankuo stunned, but Lu Jing himself was startled." We'll do: 【19】 Not only was Cheng Tiankuo stunned, but Lu Jing himself was startled.

However, upon further thought, given the Star Chronicle Forging Body Technique combined with high-grade Dan Medicine, achieving this result is completely normal.

However, upon further thought, given the Star Chronicle Forging Body Technique combined with high-grade Dan Medicine, achieving this result is completely normal.

Cheng Tiankuo used his instructor privileges to check Lu Jing's blood energy test records, seeing three vastly different results from the past few days.

Translation: Cheng Tiankuo used his instructor privileges to query Lu Jing's blood energy test records, seeing Lu Jing's three vastly different test results over these days. We'll do: 【21】 Cheng Tiankuo used his instructor privileges to query Lu Jing's blood energy test records, seeing Lu Jing's three vastly different test results over these days.

It must be; otherwise it makes no sense.

Translation: "That must be it; otherwise it makes no sense." We'll do: 【22】 "That must be it; otherwise it makes no sense."

Cheng Tiankuo became more certain of his idea: this boy before him must be a gifted one, no doubt.

Translation: Cheng Tiankuo became more certain of his idea; this boy before him must be talented, no doubt. We'll do: 【23】 Cheng Tiankuo became more certain of his idea; this boy before him must be talented, no doubt.

It seems this Genius Training Camp spot belongs to none other than Lu Jing.

Translation: "It seems the spot for this genius training camp belongs to Lu Jing and no one else." We'll do: 【24】 It seems the spot for this genius training camp belongs to Lu Jing and no one else.

Although this Blood Qi value for a senior high student is nothing nationally, in a small city like Anwu City it's absolutely a genius that appears only once every ten years.

Although this Blood Qi value for a senior high student is nothing nationally, in a small city like Anwu City it's absolutely a genius that appears only once every ten years.

You should know the highest Blood Qi among students at the school is only 13.68 ka.

Translation: "You know, the highest Blood Qi among students in the school is only 13.68 ka." We'll do: 【26】 You know, the highest Blood Qi among students in the school is only 13.68 ka.

Just thinking that Lu Jing is a student he taught, Cheng Tiankuo couldn't contain his excitement.

Translation: "Just thinking that Lu Jing is a student he taught, Cheng Tiankuo's heart couldn't hold back its excitement." We'll do: 【27】 Just thinking that Lu Jing is a student he taught, Cheng Tiankuo's heart couldn't hold back its excitement.

Meanwhile, Lu Jing, seeing Cheng Tiankuo's eyes flashing, couldn't help but cough.

Translation: "Meanwhile, Lu Jing beside him, seeing Cheng Tiankuo's eyes constantly flashing, couldn't help but cough." We'll do: 【28】 Meanwhile, Lu Jing beside him, seeing Cheng Tiankuo's eyes constantly flashing, couldn't help but cough.

"Lu Jing, I've never seen a situation like this before," Cheng Tiankuo said, eyes lighting up as he patted Lu Jing's shoulder.

Translation: '"Lu Jing, I've never seen a situation like yours before," Cheng Tiankuo said, eyes gleaming, as he patted Lu Jing's shoulder.' We'll do: 【29】 "Lu Jing, I've never seen a situation like yours before," Cheng Tiankuo said, eyes gleaming, as he patted Lu Jing's shoulder.

"In half a month, there's a Genius Training Camp in Sichuan Province; I plan to recommend you. Are you interested?"

Translation: '"In half a month, our Sichuan Province has a genius training camp; I intend to recommend you to go—are you interested?"' We'll do: 【30】 "In half a month, our Sichuan Province has a genius training camp; I intend to recommend you to go—are you interested?"

"Genius Training Camp?"

Translation: '"Genius training camp?"' We'll do: 【31】 "Genius training camp?"

"Huh," Cheng Tiankuo nodded, "There are a hundred spots total, and our school happens to have one; if selected, you also get a 200,000 reward scholarship."

Translation: '"Hmm," Cheng Tiankuo nodded, "There are a hundred spots total, and our school happens to have one; after successfully being selected, there's also a 200,000 yuan reward scholarship."' We'll do: 【32】 "Hmm," Cheng Tiankuo nodded, "There are a hundred spots total, and our school happens to have one; after successfully being selected, there's also a 200,000 yuan reward scholarship."

"I'll go."

Translation: '"I'll go."' We'll do: 【33】 "I'll go."

Lu Jing nodded; that's exactly what he'd been waiting for Cheng Tiankuo to say.

Translation: Lu Jing nodded; that's exactly what he'd been waiting for Cheng Tiankuo to say. We'll do: 【34】 Lu Jing nodded; that's exactly what he'd been waiting for Cheng Tiankuo to say.

"Alright, I'll report your situation to the principal; there shouldn't be too much trouble. Besides, do you have any other requests? I can submit them to the principal together."

Translation: '"Alright, I'll report your matter to the principal; there shouldn't be too much trouble. Besides, do you have any other requests? I can submit them together to the principal."' We'll do: 【35】 "Alright, I'll report your matter to the principal; there shouldn't be too much trouble. Besides, do you have any other requests? I can submit them together to the principal."

Cheng Tiankuo inquired.

Translation: Cheng Tiankuo inquired. We'll do: 【36】 Cheng Tiankuo inquired.

"I'd like to take a leave first; the school's courses aren't useful to me, so I'd rather use this time to train."

Translation: '"I'd like to take a leave of absence first; the school's courses are useless to me, so I'd rather use this time to cultivate."' We'll do: 【37】 "I'd like to take a leave of absence first; the school's courses are useless to me, so I'd rather use this time to cultivate."

Lu Jing presented his idea: with the Star Chronicle Forging Body Technique, the school's teachings feel dull.

Translation: Lu Jing presented his idea; having the Star Chronicle Forging Body Technique, the things taught at school are utterly boring. We'll do: 【38】 Lu Jing presented his idea; having the Star Chronicle Forging Body Technique, the things taught at school are utterly boring.

If we can use class time for training, our strength will surely improve faster.

Translation: "If we can make use of class time, our strength will surely improve even faster." We'll do: 【39】 If we can make use of class time, our strength will surely improve even faster.

"Alright, I've directly approved your long leave; make good use of this time to boost your combat power—I look forward to you achieving great results in the Martial Exam!"

Translation: '"Fine, I've directly approved your long leave; make good use of this time to boost your combat power—I look forward to you achieving good results in the martial exam!"' We'll do: 【40】 "Fine, I've directly approved your long leave; make good use of this time to boost your combat power—I look forward to you achieving good results in the martial exam!"

Cheng Tiankuo nodded solemnly: "Since our Second Martial Arts Middle School was founded, no one has gotten into the Four Great Martial Universities; if you do, the school will give you a generous reward."

Translation: Cheng Tiankuo nodded, speaking solemnly: "Since the founding of our Second Martial Arts Middle School, no one has ever gotten into the four great martial universities; if you achieve that, the school will give you generous rewards." We'll do: 【41】 Cheng Tiankuo nodded, speaking solemnly: "Since the founding of our Second Martial Arts Middle School, no one has ever gotten into the four great martial universities; if you achieve that, the school will give you generous rewards."

"Of course, as your practical combat instructor, if you have any difficulties, just tell me—I'll help you with all my strength!"

Translation: '"Of course, as your combat instructor, if you have any difficulties, just tell me directly—I'll help you with all my strength!"' We'll do: 【42】 "Of course, as your combat instructor, if you have any difficulties, just tell me directly—I'll help you with all my strength!"

As he said that, Cheng Tiankuo's expression was utterly serious; he had already come to regard Lu Jing as one of his own.

Translation: As he said those words, Cheng Tiankuo's expression was very serious; he had already regarded Lu Jing as one of his own. We'll do: 【43】 As he said those words, Cheng Tiankuo's expression was very serious; he had already regarded Lu Jing as one of his own.

Lu Jing thought for a moment and understood what Cheng Tiankuo meant.

Translation: Lu Jing thought a moment and understood the meaning behind Cheng Tiankuo's words. We'll do: 【44】 Lu Jing thought a moment and understood the meaning behind Cheng Tiankuo's words.

After finally producing a genius among his students, if he doesn't seize the opportunity now, once Lu Jing gets promoted, he'll have nothing to do with him.

Translation: "It's hard enough for a student under me to become a genius; if I don't act quickly, once he advances in studies, he'll have nothing to do with me." We'll do: 【45】 It's hard enough for a student under me to become a genius; if I don't act quickly, once he advances in studies, he'll have nothing to do with me.

"Thank you, Teacher Cheng!"

Translation: '"Thank you, Teacher Cheng!"' We'll do: 【46】 "Thank you, Teacher Cheng!"

Lu Jing gave a slight nod to show thanks, "If there's nothing else, I'll head back."

Translation: Lu Jing slightly bowed his head in thanks: "If there's nothing else, I'll head back first." We'll do: 【47】 Lu Jing slightly bowed his head in thanks: "If there's nothing else, I'll head back first."

"Mm, go ahead."

Translation: '"Mm, go ahead."' We'll do: 【48】 "Mm, go ahead."

Watching Lu Jing leave the office, Cheng Tiankuo jumped up from his seat.

Translation: Watching Lu Jing walk out of the office, Cheng Tiankuo jumped up directly from his seat. We'll do: 【49】 Watching Lu Jing walk out of the office, Cheng Tiankuo jumped up directly from his seat.

He jumped for joy, his face pleased, humming a tune.

Translation: He waved his arms and kicked his legs, face full of pride, even humming a little tune. We'll do: 【50】 He waved his arms and kicked his legs, face full of pride, even humming a little tune.

"I, Cheng Tiankuo, actually produced a genius!"

Translation: '"I, Cheng Tiankuo, actually have a genius in my hands!"' We'll do: 【51】 "I, Cheng Tiankuo, actually have a genius in my hands!"

"14.32 ka—maybe he can break through 15 ka before the Martial Exam and become a first-stage martial warrior!"

Translation: '"14.32 ka—maybe I can break through 15 ka before the martial exam and become a first-realm Martial Artist!"' We'll do: 【52】 "14.32 ka—maybe I can break through 15 ka before the martial exam and become a first-realm Martial Artist!"

"By then, not only will Lu Jing become famous, but I'll also share in the glory—haha!"

Translation: '"By then, not only will Lu Jing become famous, but I'll also bask in his glory—haha!"' We'll do: 【53】 "By then, not only will Lu Jing become famous, but I'll also bask in his glory—haha!"

Cheng Tiankuo laughed, pulled out his phone, and called the principal—this kind of thing needs to be reported to the principal right away.

Translation: Cheng Tiankuo burst out laughing, took out his phone, and dialed the principal's number—this matter needed to be reported to the principal right away. We'll do: 【54】 Cheng Tiankuo burst out laughing, took out his phone, and dialed the principal's number—this matter needed to be reported to the principal right away.

Lu Jing left the office and went straight back to class.

Translation: On Lu Jing's side, after leaving the office, he went straight back to class. We'll do: 【55】 On Lu Jing's side, after leaving the office, he went straight back to class.

As he stepped into the classroom, the previously lively atmosphere suddenly fell silent.

Translation: As he stepped into the classroom, the originally lively atmosphere suddenly fell dead silent. We'll do: 【56】 As he stepped into the classroom, the originally lively atmosphere suddenly fell dead silent.

Everyone stopped what they were doing and looked at Lu Jing.

Translation: Everyone stopped what they were doing and looked at Lu Jing. We'll do: 【57】 Everyone stopped what they were doing and looked at Lu Jing.

These gazes held curiosity, jealousy, confusion, and fear.

Translation: Those gazes held curiosity, jealousy, incomprehension, and fear. We'll do: 【58】 Those gazes held curiosity, jealousy, incomprehension, and fear.

After Lu Jing sat back down, the classroom gradually resumed its chatter and noise.

Translation: After Lu Jing returned to his seat and sat down, the classroom gradually began to hum with conversation, slowly regaining its noise. We'll do: 【59】 After Lu Jing returned to his seat and sat down, the classroom gradually began to hum with conversation, slowly regaining its noise.

Deskmate Zhang Hao's mouth slightly opened; several times he wanted to proactively speak up to ask.

But in the end he still chose to give up; he didn't have this courage.

Lu Jing sat beside him very close, yet they were like people from two different worlds, with no interaction at all.

"What's wrong, child, what are you thinking about?"

Lu Jing's sudden utterance startled Zhang Hao.

"Ah?"

"You little brat, your expression just now was dangerous; don't overthink it, when I have time I'll treat you to room and board."

"Haha, good!"

Zhang Hao's brows relaxed, and he nodded with a smile.

The two's somewhat distant relationship became close again.

After returning home, Lu Jing began to copy the 'Intention Breathing Method'.

There are still over 200 Colorless Crystal Blocks, which should be enough to synthesize up to the threefold limit.

【Intention Breathing Method *2, synthesis requires spending 15 Colorless Crystal Blocks!】

"Synthesize!"

The button was pressed, and as stamina was drained, the synthesis slot began to work.

Sizzle~

Steaming mist sprayed out, and a yellowed, antique book appeared in hand.

【Synthesis complete, obtained the 'Daoist Exhalation-Inhalation Breathing Technique'!】

"Daoist?"

Lu Jing blinked slightly; this Martial Way world seems to have no Daoist lineage.

He flipped open the yellowed parchment, and Lu Jing began to look it up.

"The way of myriad transformations, the mysterious and unfathomable mechanism."

"In the past, upon meeting a master, the oral instruction was only to concentrate the spirit into the qi aperture."

This...... I completely can't understand it.

Lu Jing looked left and right, still unable to grasp its meaning; the book's records are extremely profound, with all sorts of mysterious and arcane acupoints.

"Forget it, let's try synthesizing once more."

【Daoist Exhalation-Inhalation Breathing Technique *2, synthesis requires spending 25 Colorless Crystal Blocks!】

"Synthesize!"

Suddenly, half of Lu Jing's stamina was drained from within.

He blinked slightly, then his expression turned joyful.

【Congratulations!】

【Synthesis critical hit, will proceed to jump‑level synthesis! (10% chance)】

Sure enough, a synthesis critical hit occurred!

Bang!

The synthesis slot burst forth with golden light!

【Synthesis complete, obtained the 'New Martial Era Contemplation Method'!】