In Shaolin Temple.
Wu Changqing stroked his beard as he watched Wang Anfeng immersed in cultivation and uttered softly,
"Anfeng, why have you recently been practicing even more diligently?"
"But that's good. In just a few days, you will definitely break through to the Ninth Grade."
Seeming to recall something, he nodded in satisfaction and remarked, "Such a student is indeed teachable."
Meanwhile, the wooden sword in Wang Anfeng's hand whistled lightly, its nine sword shadows merging into a single thrust, creating a fierce sound as it cleaved through the air. The vigorous Qi tangled continuously, stretching a few inches from the sword body before dissipating swiftly. Had the force been condensed a bit more, it nearly possessed the makings of true Sword Qi.
The young man exhaled, feeling much better internally.
Xue Qinshuang, in fact, had rejected him.
Yet he had stupidly returned home before finally realizing the young girl's intentions.