After hearing Mu Qingkong’s words, Xu Qiu fell into thought.
It was true.
A Martial Artist’s true cultivation depended on oneself.
After all, everyone’s Martial Soul and martial path were different. Only by actively exploring could one carve out a path that belonged solely to them.
What was learned in school was only foundational knowledge.
At least at the high school level, that was the case.
As for Martial Arts University, Xu Qiu was not sure.
But it was probably more or less the same.
“I understand, Teacher Mu. Thank you for taking care of us during this time,” Xu Qiu said as he stood up and bowed respectfully to Mu Qingkong.
Luo Qingxue did the same.
Mu Qingkong smiled slightly, then her expression turned serious. “The two of you have good talent, but remember this: Martial Soul talent does not represent everything! In Great Xia, S-Grade and SS-Grade Martial Souls are rare, but they do exist. Your Martial Souls may be stronger than theirs, but battles do not rely solely on Martial Souls. Martial Techniques, real combat experience, cultivation, attributes, spiritual weapons, terrain, timing, strategy, mindset… There are too many factors that determine the outcome of a fight!
“Since ancient times, there have been countless examples of weaker Martial Souls defeating stronger ones. You must never become arrogant or complacent! And as far as I know, you are not the only ones in Great Xia with SSS-Grade Martial Souls. Not to mention across the entire Blue Planet. There are too many hidden geniuses!”
Xu Qiu and Luo Qingxue nodded solemnly. “We understand!”
“Good. For your final lesson, I plan to have a real combat session with you. The two of you, fight me together!”
Mu Qingkong smiled slightly and led them out of the classroom.
On the training ground, she beckoned to them with her finger.
The two did not waste words and rushed forward directly.
The battle began.
However, the gap between them and Mu Qingkong was simply too large. She did not even summon her Martial Soul before beating them until their noses were bruised and faces swollen.
Before long, both of them were lying on the ground.
Mu Qingkong, on the other hand, was completely unharmed and not even breathing heavily.
Looking at the two lying on the ground, she laughed loudly. “That felt great! Who told you two to keep flirting in front of me all the time!”
“I didn’t!” Xu Qiu protested weakly.
“Neither did I!” Luo Qingxue retorted.
“You two are stubborn. Forget it. You little couple, I can’t be bothered to say more. Goodbye!”
Mu Qingkong laughed and turned away in a dashing manner.
All she left behind was her powerful silhouette.
“I wonder if we’ll ever see Teacher again,” Luo Qingxue said softly.
“As long as we continue to advance bravely on the martial path, one day we’ll stand at the same height as Teacher. Naturally, we’ll see her again,” Xu Qiu said firmly.
And he believed that day would not be far.
…
After Mu Qingkong left, Xu Qiu stopped going to school.
As she had said, there was nothing more he could learn at No. 3 High School.
After agreeing with Luo Qingxue to meet again at the Martial Arts Competition, Xu Qiu left home two days later on a weekend morning after making breakfast for Xu Xiaoshuang.
Qingyun City.
Inside a skyscraper, there was a sea of people.
They had all come to participate in the interview for the Rampaging Bull Hunting Team!
Xu Qiu had also arrived. He had submitted his application early, received his interview number plate, and found a corner to sit in.
There were quite a lot of people.
Most were older Martial Artists, mainly young and middle-aged adults. There were even a few white-haired elders.
As for someone his age…
Sweeping his gaze around, he was the only one!
In fact, most people his age were still studying in school. Naturally, they would not think of joining a hunting team and fighting Exotic Beasts.
“Look, that kid is holding a number plate. He’s here to interview for the Rampaging Bull Hunting Team?”
“Tsk, has that brat even grown all his hair yet?”
“If he sees an Exotic Beast, won’t he wet his pants?”
“Exactly. I don’t understand what young people are thinking nowadays. Instead of studying properly, he came here to join the fun?”
The crowd whispered among themselves while looking at Xu Qiu.
Xu Qiu remained in the corner, acting as if he heard nothing.
Gradually, they stopped paying attention to him.
“Number sixty-six!”
Xu Qiu looked at his number plate.
It was his turn.
He stood up and walked into the interview room.
The others began whispering again.
“He went in. How long do you think before he’s kicked out?”
“At most five minutes!”
“If he lasts more than three minutes, I’ll admit I was wrong!”
…
Inside the room.
The interviewer was a refined-looking young man wearing glasses. He looked up at Xu Qiu and froze for a moment. “So young?”
Xu Qiu smiled slightly. “Yes.”
“First, demonstrate your Martial Soul.”
“Alright.”
Xu Qiu summoned the Taotie Martial Soul.
The moment it appeared, a specialized instrument in the room used to detect Martial Souls began emitting a sharp alarm.
The young man jumped to his feet, staring at Xu Qiu in shock.
“SSS-Grade Martial Soul?!”
“Yes.”
“You’ve passed!”
The young man swallowed and said directly.
“So fast? No other questions?” Xu Qiu asked.
“Oh, then I’ll head out.”
Xu Qiu stood up and left the room.
Outside, when the crowd saw him come out, they were stunned.
“So fast?”
“That wasn’t even one minute. He really got kicked out!”
“Tsk, I told you. How could a green kid like him pass the Rampaging Bull Hunting Team’s interview?”
Xu Qiu ignored them and returned to the corner to wait.
Meanwhile, the young man with glasses walked out of the room, glanced at Xu Qiu, and said to the crowd, “The interview is temporarily suspended. Please wait.”
Then he turned and left.
The crowd looked at each other in confusion.
“Why was it suddenly suspended?”
“What’s going on?”
They glanced strangely at Xu Qiu.
Could it have something to do with him?
“Kid, do you know why the interview was suspended?” someone walked over and asked.
“No.”
“What did the interviewer ask you just now?”
“He asked me to demonstrate my Martial Soul, then told me to come out and wait.”
“That’s it?”
“Yes.”
“What Martial Soul do you have?”
“SSS-Grade,” Xu Qiu said calmly.
The crowd froze for a moment, then burst into laughter.
“Kid, you’re quite the joker.”
“Haha, little brother, you’re too funny. If you’re going to lie, at least make it believable. An SSS-Grade Martial Soul? Do you know how rare that is? In Great Xia’s thousand-year history, there have been fewer than ten SSS-Grade Martial Souls.”
“Too hilarious.”
No one believed him.
Xu Qiu knew they wouldn’t, so he did not bother explaining further.
…
Meanwhile.
The bespectacled young man rushed into an office and shouted to Ou Lei, who was sleeping at her desk, “Captain, something big happened!”
Ou Lei woke up groggily, wiped the drool from her mouth, and said, “What’s the matter? Why are you panicking? Did the Exotic Beasts attack?”
“No. Someone with an SSS-Grade Martial Soul came to the interview.”
“SSS-Grade? Is his name Xu Qiu?!”
Ou Lei’s eyes lit up.
“Huh? How did you know?”
“Haha, I knew I didn’t misjudge him. That kid is destined to shine on the battlefield!” Ou Lei laughed loudly. “Xiao Lin, no need for further interviews. Recruit this kid directly into our Rampaging Bull Team.”