The next morning, at the crack of dawn, Jiang Feng got up and went to the courtyard to practice the Azure Dragon Lion Tiger Strength.
After last night's cultivation, the True Qi within him had grown stronger. As he practiced the martial skill, he could faintly manifest its power, showcasing the forms of the Azure Dragon and the Lion Tiger.
With this progress, Jiang Feng felt a significant improvement.
When he felt he had practiced enough, he went out for a run.
Practicing the Nine Heavens Tyrant Body Technique required physical exercise, so he couldn't skip this part.
Otherwise, it would be like walking on one leg, which would be worse than not practicing at all.
As Jiang Feng ran, he thought that just running wasn't enough; he needed to do some weight training as well.
Activities like boxing, sanda, weighted running, and weightlifting were all essential.
He decided to try them in the future.
Not far from his place was a park where many elderly people exercised in the morning. There were also some young people, but not many.
Young people either didn't bother to exercise or were still sleeping in. It was rare to see someone like Jiang Feng up so early.
After running a few laps in the park, Jiang Feng stopped to rest and looked for a bench to sit on.
"Huh!"
"Huh!"
A few low grunts caught Jiang Feng's attention.
He looked over and saw an elderly man, around seventy or eighty years old, practicing Tai Chi. The movements were smooth and slow, yet with a hidden speed, looking quite impressive.
Despite his age, the old man appeared energetic and robust, with a rosy complexion and bright eyes, only his hair and beard were a bit gray.
Dressed in a Tai Chi outfit, he looked like an immortal sage, a master from another world.
After finishing his Tai Chi routine, the old man sat cross-legged and closed his eyes to meditate.
But Jiang Feng could see through the mystery. The old man wasn't just meditating; he was breathing rhythmically.
This method was similar to the breathing techniques of the Immortal Realm, which could calm the mind and spirit and dispel anxiety.
If ordinary people practiced this daily, it could even prolong their life.
At this moment, the old man was practicing such a miraculous technique.
However, it was still far inferior to the breathing techniques of the Immortal Realm.
But in the mortal world, having such a technique was extremely rare.
Jiang Feng guessed that this must have been passed down from martial artists or accidentally discovered in ancient texts.
For someone of the old man's age to be so energetic, it must be thanks to this technique.
There were countless capable people in the world, so Jiang Feng wasn't surprised. It wouldn't be shocking if some martial artists had techniques close to those of the Immortal Realm.
After all, many powerful beings existed in ancient times, and it was highly likely that some of their skills were passed down.
Jiang Feng observed for a while before leaving.
After he left, the old man exhaled and ended his practice, slowly opening his eyes, looking even more energetic than before.
"Sigh, my body gets better day by day, but the illness inside me still can't be eradicated, only contained," the old man sighed.
Just then, a very beautiful young girl approached. She had an oval face, big eyes, long hair, and a great figure, full of youthful energy that many elderly people envied.
"Grandpa, it's time to go," the girl called out.
The old man turned and smiled, "Alright, let's go. You're always so punctual."
"Of course, I'm awesome," the girl said proudly.
"Awesome, awesome," the old man doted on her.
...
When Jiang Feng returned home, Cheng Shaoqing was already up and dressed.
"Morning, wait a bit, I'll make breakfast," Jiang Feng said.
"No need, I've already made it. Let's eat," Cheng Shaoqing smiled.
She had noticed Jiang Feng wasn't home when she got up, knowing he had gone out to exercise again. So, she made breakfast after getting ready.
"Sorry about that. I planned to make breakfast when I got back," Jiang Feng said, feeling a bit embarrassed.
"No worries. Whoever has time can cook. If neither of us does, we can eat out," Cheng Shaoqing said casually.
Cheng Shaoqing's cooking was quite good. Although simple, it was very comforting.
After breakfast, Jiang Feng drove Cheng Shaoqing to Meilong Middle School.
It was Monday, so they couldn't be late.
Luckily, having a car saved a lot of time.
"Hey, look, isn't that Jiang Feng?"
"Yeah, it is."
"Why is he with Cheng Shaoqing, and driving a car? Am I seeing things?"
"You're not mistaken. That beautiful girl is indeed Cheng Shaoqing. As for why Jiang Feng has a car, who knows? Maybe he stole it."
"Amazing, truly a rogue causing trouble!"
Jiang Feng suddenly having a car puzzled everyone. They couldn't imagine how he got it, knowing his family's financial situation. So, "stole" seemed the most reasonable explanation.
"Wow, what's going on? Didn't Jiang Feng just get dumped by Xiao Wanjun last week?"
"Yeah, a friend in their class told me he was dumped mercilessly by Xiao Wanjun, who then threw herself into Zhu Bajie's arms right in front of him. The humiliation must have been unbearable."
"Tsk tsk, it would have been great to see that. Must have been quite a show."
"Who wouldn't want to? Everyone wanted to see his embarrassment."
"But today is really strange. Cheng Shaoqing, such a beauty, is actually with him. It's really lowering the goddess's standards."
"Among the four school beauties of Meilong Middle School, Cheng Shaoqing is the most mature and charming, definitely an elegant lady type."
"The four school beauties each have their own charm. Cheng Shaoqing is mature and reserved, Liu Xu'er is gentle and lovely, Chu Qingqing is vibrant and youthful, and Xiao Wanjun is a charming country girl. Each one is the object of countless men's pursuit."
"Yeah, any one of them would be worth three years in jail."
"Look at you, you should aim to get them, not just for a moment of pleasure."
"I'd love to, but there's no chance. Even if the sky fell, it wouldn't be my turn."
"Haha, at least you know your place."
"Sigh, it's all so sad. People like us can only fantasize. Nothing more."
"But I don't get Jiang Feng. He's a poor kid with bad grades. How can he date a school beauty? Xiao Wanjun was one thing, but now he's with Cheng Shaoqing. It's infuriating."
"Xiao Wanjun may be a school beauty, but her family is poor too. They were together out of mutual sympathy. Now she's with Zhu Bajie, she's escaped her hardships."
"Yeah, it's hard for poor kids to succeed. Two poor kids together stay poor. Better to marry into a rich family and change your fate."
"Even if Xiao Wanjun is poor, many rich kids would still want her. Just having fun with her is delightful."
"Haha, you really know your stuff."
"Hahaha..."
"But I do admire Jiang Feng now. To be involved with two school beauties, he's lived a worthwhile life. I just wonder if he's been with them. If he has, he's hit the jackpot."
"No way. I heard he only held Xiao Wanjun's hand. As for Cheng Shaoqing, she's too proud to let a toad like him succeed."
"Not necessarily. Maybe she likes Jiang Feng, or he's good at pleasing women."
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"What are you thinking? We're high school students. Everyone's focused on getting into college."
"Alright, alright, stop talking. They're coming over."
Everyone immediately shut up, watching Jiang Feng and Cheng Shaoqing walk past.
Their expressions were a mix of envy and disdain.
Envy and disdain together were the ultimate irony.
They were deceiving themselves, unwilling to admit someone worse than them had succeeded.
They'd rather scorn than learn.
That's human nature.
Jiang Feng and Cheng Shaoqing's appearance together caused a huge stir at school.
Everyone wondered how two people of such different levels could be together. Was Jiang Feng that good at deceiving women, quickly winning over Cheng Shaoqing?
It was truly puzzling!
Jiang Feng and Cheng Shaoqing weren't in the same class. After parting ways, they each went to their own class.
When Jiang Feng entered his class, the atmosphere was strange. Everyone looked at him with odd expressions.
Especially Zhu Bajie and his gang, who looked at Jiang Feng with disdain, occasionally letting out cold laughs.
Jiang Feng had beaten Zhu Bajie yesterday. Zhu Bajie wouldn't let it go and had been planning revenge.
He wouldn't let Jiang Feng off.
So, he seized every chance to scorn Jiang Feng, making himself feel better.
In Zhu Bajie's arms was Xiao Wanjun, who kept her head down, not looking at Jiang Feng, seemingly shy.
Yes, Zhu Bajie held her in front of the whole class, not caring about her feelings. Of course, she felt too ashamed to look up.
She had never been like this before. Even with Jiang Feng, the most they did was hold hands.
She thought being with Zhu Bajie was a step up, but it only brought her embarrassment.
Zhu Bajie was carefree, enjoying himself without considering Xiao Wanjun's feelings.
To him, Xiao Wanjun was just a plaything.
Jiang Feng shook his head slightly, feeling sorry for Xiao Wanjun. A good student, falling to such a state for money and temporary pride.
And in Jiang Feng's memory, her future would be even worse.
But she chose her path. She had to walk it, no matter what.
That's fate!
As for everyone's looks, Jiang Feng didn't care. He went to his seat and took out his textbook.
The college entrance exam was approaching. He needed to work hard.
But no matter how hard he worked now, he wouldn't improve much. He had to think of another way.