"Thank you for your teachings, Teacher. I am deeply grateful."
"Yes. In a little while, I'll personally speak with Coach Wang about getting you out of the sparring partner group."
Zhao Rui was taken aback. He quickly thanked Zeng Hongyi before saying, a little sheepishly, "Coach Zeng, I actually quite enjoy being a sparring partner. I feel it helps me deepen my understanding of Martial Arts."
"Hm?"
Zeng Hongyi froze, then frowned at Zhao Rui. He was about to reprimand him but stopped himself. 'It's too early for that conversation,' he thought.
He said, looking slightly displeased, "The Martial Dao isn't just about practical combat. Cultivating your mind and tempering your character are just as important! I will speak to Coach Wang about this."
Zhao Rui gave an awkward smile, made a few more polite remarks, and then turned to leave the Martial Arts Arena.
Zeng Hongyi had good intentions. He recognized Zhao Rui's potential and wanted to nurture it.
