Linjiang First High School, or rather most high schools in the Dongji Kingdom, have physical education classes during the last two periods of the morning.
Martial Arts flourish on Blue Star. As one of the five great powers, the Dongji Kingdom naturally emphasizes the cultivation of Martial Artists. Years ago, the education sector even chanted the slogan of "comprehensive development in morality, intellect, and physique," making physical education one of the three main compulsory courses alongside language and mathematics.
In the high schools of the Dongji Kingdom, physical education teachers are not like some of their frail and frequently absent counterparts on Earth.
When Blue Star's physical education teachers take leave, it's often due to injuries.
For example, the original physical education teacher for the second year, class seven, Wang Jian, got injured during the Martial Artist professional level promotion exam, which led to Xu Lan substituting the class.
"Students, start your warm-up exercises."
"Yes, Teacher Xu."
Xu Lan, dressed in sportswear, stood smiling in front of the students. Her figure was perfectly outlined, exuding vitality under the scorching sun.
Her legs were voluptuous yet not cumbersome, combining beauty with immense strength.
Ye Qingzhou silently observed Xu Lan's chest, not focusing on the size but using the intervals of rising and falling to gauge Xu Lan's approximate level of mastery.
The more skilled a martial artist, the more prolonged their breathing, indicating robust heart and lungs and a powerful physique.
After a rough estimate, Ye Qingzhou reckoned Xu Lan's breathing frequency was about five times per minute, while an average person breathes 16 to 24 times per minute, indicating that her physique far exceeds the ordinary, and her Qi and blood are astonishingly dense.
"She's indeed a rare expert!"
Ye Qingzhou thought to himself, amazed: "In this small Linjiang First High School, I've already encountered two experts at least at the Transformation Force level—one in the clinic, Lei Ying, and the other right before me, Xu Lan. They must be professional-level Martial Artists of Blue Star."
On Earth, anyone who masters Dark Force is a renowned expert, and Transformation Force could earn titles like Master or even Grandmaster.
As for higher levels like Pill Force and Gang Force, there are barely any around the world.
But on Blue Star, Linjiang City's population is about 5.5 million, barely qualifying as a major city in the Dongji Kingdom, which has as many as 91 cities of such scale.
Even though Linjiang First High School is one of the city's key high schools, having two experts with strength equivalent to Transformation Force level is quite excessive. Nationwide, Pill Force may be as common as dogs, and Transformation Force may abound!
While Ye Qingzhou was slightly lost in thought, Huang Liwen, doing warm-ups nearby, nudged his arm with an elbow: "Hey, stop staring at Teacher Xu's chest, your goddess is here."
"Who?"
"Yun Shanshan."
Following Huang Liwen's indication, Ye Qingzhou indeed saw a girl with an extraordinary beauty, skin white like frost and snow.
There's a saying that fair skin conceals all flaws, and Yun Shanshan was not flawed but rather very attractive.
She had a slender figure, gentle brows, and exuded a tender charm that arouses a man's protective instinct, wishing to pull her into his arms and care for her.
However, Ye Qingzhou was clearly not interested in such a "bean sprout" with a frail constitution, as they couldn't provide any support and would only be a burden on his martial arts journey.
"Oh."
"What's with this 'oh'? Didn't you say in your first year that you would be unwavering in life, and marry no one but her?"
Huang Liwen was surprised at Ye Qingzhou's indifferent response and then glanced at him peculiarly, leaning in to whisper: "You didn't actually fall for someone else, did you? Don't be stupid, you and Teacher Xu aren't possible!"
Ye Qingzhou rolled his eyes helplessly: "Get lost. I'm fully focused on the Martial Dao and not interested in earthly love affairs."
Huang Liwen snorted disdainfully: "I don't believe you for a second. You kept staring at Teacher Xu's chest and haven't stopped. Am I blind?"
Physical education was a big class, with four classes attending together.
At this moment, in class six's lineup, Cao Jingwen saw Ye Qingzhou watching Xu Lan and angrily felt unjust for Yun Shanshan: "Shanshan, your old flame might be drifting away."
Yun Shanshan wiped the shimmering sweat from her forehead, raised her eyebrows slightly: "What old flame? Don't speak nonsense, he and I are just ordinary friends."
"Didn't he give you a Jade Red Grass on your birthday last summer? Then he's your boyfriend."
The Jade Red Grass was initially discovered by Dongji Kingdom's Martial Artists in Kunlun Grotto Heaven, its color like red jade, intoxicating to consume, blessed with effects that regulate organs, aids in cultivation.
Such Immortal Herbs naturally became a revered tonic among Martial Artists, even after successful transplantation and artificial cultivation, each plant's price never falls below 20,000.
What ordinary high school student would give a classmate a 20,000 gift?
Since first year, Ye Qingzhou had been pursuing Yun Shanshan, known throughout the grade, many assumed they were a couple.
But Yun Shanshan clearly did not think so: "Jingwen, your thoughts are so outdated! Accepting Ye Qingzhou's gift doesn't mean I agree to be his girlfriend."
"Ah? Is that possible?"
Cao Jingwen felt her worldview was greatly challenged, her perspective on accepting gifts from boys meant agreeing to a relationship.
Besides, 20,000, rumored enough for bride price in southern Guangdong Province.
Yun Shanshan was rather dismissive of this notion: "Why not? I didn't ask for it, he insisted on giving it. I cannot accept his gift but agree to date, that's transactional!? Furthermore, I haven't entered college, no interest in dating."
Cao Jingwen still found it hard to understand: "Since you don't agree, why accept such an expensive gift?"
Yun Shanshan looked innocent: "It's a birthday gift, why can't I accept it?"
Cao Jingwen: "..."
Just then, Xu Lan clapped her hands: "Alright, warm-up finished. Next, we begin official class."
Suddenly, all students focused their gazes on Xu Lan, filled with expectant anticipation and longing.
In today's Blue Star, becoming a Martial Artist is the top aspiration for most young people.
In Dongji Kingdom, starting from first grade, students practice a broadcast exercise improved by Martial Artists, building a strong foundation for future martial training.
By high school, after class division in second grade, professional-level Martial Artists personally teach cultivation techniques, assisting students on their martial cultivation path.
Facing the students' expectant gazes, Xu Lan smiled slightly and asked: "Does anyone know who pioneered the Martial Dao of Blue Star?"
"I know!"
Class seven's top student, Yangg Lei, was the first to answer, pushing up his glasses with confidence: "It was the Nine Dragons Boxing Saint Qi Shengtian. He was visiting relatives in the Dian Country when coincidentally the Milo Grotto Heaven opened, and he mistakenly entered the Secret Realm, ultimately bringing out humanity's first Treasure Level martial art."
Xu Lan nodded: "This student is correct. Thanks to Chairman Qi, humanity's Martial Dao path was realized. Today, I will teach you a martial art co-created by Chairman Qi, verified by the national Martial Arts Association, issued and promoted by the Education Bureau... Its name is Six Military Techniques."