An hour and a half later, Genos emerged from the testing grounds, his mechanical eyes gleaming with excitement.
"Senior, my test results are out!" He hurried over to Allen, holding out his evaluation report like a child showing off to a parent.
"Physical test full marks, written test full marks." Genos handed the test report to Allen, his mechanical eyes sparkling with anticipation: "Senior, I've been rated as a B-Class Hero."
Allen took the test report, read it carefully, and then offered encouragement: "As expected of Genos, to get two perfect scores on your first test."
"Just like I did back then, excellent."
Upon hearing Allen's praise, a flicker of joy passed through Genos's mechanical eyes: "This is all thanks to the guidance of Senior and Teacher." He bowed earnestly.
Allen helplessly helped up the overly serious Genos. This kid, why did he keep bowing at the slightest provocation?
He patted Genos's shoulder: "I still have some matters to attend to, you can head back first."
Genos nodded: "Senior, take care."
After leaving the branch, Allen arrived at Bang Gu's dojo, intending to ask his teacher for a long leave of absence.
He pushed open the dojo's wooden door and saw Bang Gu instructing Charanko in basic training.
"Teacher Bang Gu, I'm here." Allen bowed with cupped fists.
Bang Gu turned his head, his voice full of teasing: "Oh~ isn't this my favorite disciple who just joined the sect and is already asking for leave?"
"What, do you finally have time to come to the dojo to practice today?"
Charanko wiped his sweat, curiously observing this new junior disciple. He had just joined Teacher Bang Gu's sect and already asked for two days off. This junior disciple was in for it now.
Allen scratched his head, revealing a simple, honest smile: "Teacher, actually, I came this time to ask for a long leave."
"What! You brat!" Bang Gu's beard bristled with anger. He thought he had finally taken in a diligent, hardworking, and highly talented disciple, only for him to ask for leave every day.
"What do you take this old man's dojo for!" He lunged forward, rushing in front of Allen, raising his hand to smack his head.
Allen was prepared. With a flicker of his body, he dodged Bang Gu's attack, a smile on his face: "Teacher Bang Gu, don't be angry yet, I have serious business."
"What serious business could be more important than cultivation?" Bang Gu asked, glaring.
Allen's expression instantly turned serious: "The Association informed me that abnormal energy fluctuations have recently appeared in Z-City, and they need me to go investigate."
Upon hearing "abnormal energy fluctuations," Bang Gu immediately thought of the violent tremors that had come from Z-City last night.
"So that's it..." Bang Gu stroked his beard, his expression turning grave. If Allen was going to investigate this, there might be considerable danger.
Although he outwardly acted like a strict teacher all the time, Bang Gu was actually very concerned about his disciples. He was strict with Charanko precisely because he wanted him to voluntarily leave the dojo, to prevent him from being attacked by Garou.
Bang Gu pondered for a moment, then sighed: "I know about this matter. I didn't expect them to send you to investigate."
"Allen, you must be careful. What could create that level of fluctuation is very likely a Dragon-Level disaster. If you encounter a strong enemy, do not fight head-on. Immediately send a rescue notification to the Association. Do not act recklessly, understand?"
He patiently admonished the young man before him.
Dragon-Level! Allen's heart grew even more excited after hearing Bang Gu's analysis. Although he was also a bit puzzled as to why Bang Gu knew some inside information about a confidential mission, he still nodded earnestly: "Teacher, don't worry, I will be careful."
After speaking, Allen turned to leave the dojo, but was suddenly stopped by Bang Gu.
"Wait."
"First, let me check if your Water Stream Rock Smashing Fist has regressed these past two days. It won't hurt your mission to spare a moment, will it?" Bang Gu assumed the starting stance of the Water Stream Rock Smashing Fist.
Allen took a deep breath, likewise adopting his stance: "Please instruct me, Teacher."
The moment their hands met, Bang Gu sensed something was off.
No! The feel was wrong! It was definitely not this hard before!
Bang Gu's fist collided with Allen's arm, emitting a dull thud.
This kid, after only two days, how could his physical fitness have improved so much?
"You brat..." Bang Gu narrowed his eyes.
"What have you been doing these past two days?"
Allen retracted his arm, grinning: "I was just training normally, Teacher."
"You brat, stop playing tricks on me!" Bang Gu snorted coldly, suddenly changing his moves. The techniques of the Water Stream Rock Smashing Fist unfolded like flowing clouds and water.
Allen remained unhurried, blocking each attack one by one. Although he had only been learning the Water Stream Rock Smashing Fist for two days, relying on his Combat Intuition, Principles of Boxing, and other talents, coupled with his terrifying physical strength, even if he hadn't fully mastered it, Allen could perfectly keep up with Bang Gu's rhythm.
The more Bang Gu fought, the more startled he became. Not only did this kid's proficiency in techniques improve incredibly fast, but his physical fitness also became much more terrifying. Two days ago, when they sparred, Allen would occasionally use a special technique to dissipate energy.
Now, this kid didn't even bother to use techniques; even if he was hit, he acted as if nothing happened, not even bothering to dissipate the force.
Charanko, watching Allen and Bang Gu's exchange, was dumbfounded, his eyes full of envy. If only he had such terrifying talent as his junior disciple, his master would surely not look down on him.
He heard that registration for the 22nd Super Fight Tournament had recently opened. That was a Martial Arts Tournament for martial artists, with countless strong competitors. Perhaps he could sign up to compete, and through his opponents, achieve the goal of honing himself.
Bang Gu withdrew his moves and took a step back, stroking his beard and nodding in satisfaction: "Not bad, it seems you really haven't neglected your training these past two days."
Allen put away his stance, fine beads of sweat seeping from his forehead. Although his physical fitness had experienced a terrifying improvement, Teacher Bang Gu's physical fitness was equally terrifying, and he still felt considerable pressure.
"Teacher, then I'll take my leave now." Allen wiped his sweat and turned to leave.
"Wait." Bang Gu pulled out a yellowed notebook from his embrace.
"These are some of my insights from developing the Water Stream Rock Smashing Fist. You can read them often."
Allen took the notebook and solemnly placed it in his embrace: "Thank you, Teacher."
He waved to Bang Gu and Charanko, then turned and left the dojo.
Bang Gu looked at Allen's retreating figure, filled with emotion. He hadn't expected him to grow to such an extent in just two days. With this level of strength, becoming an S-Class Hero was only a matter of time.
However, he always felt like he had forgotten something, but those things weren't important anymore. Once Allen became an S-Class Hero, he could also properly show off his proud disciple to his big brother.
"Hiss." Bang Gu suddenly slapped his head. There was still a page in that martial arts notebook detailing the Exploding Heart Release Fist, which he had practiced in his youth, that he hadn't torn out.
But it shouldn't be a big problem. With only one page of explanation, Allen probably wouldn't comprehend much... right?
In fact, Bang Gu himself felt a little apprehensive. After all, with that kid's talent, after seeing the Exploding Heart Release Fist, he might even develop an even more violent boxing technique himself.
However, these were all minor matters. After all, Allen was much more composed than he was in his youth. Even if he learned the Exploding Heart Release Fist, he would definitely use it against Monster, and absolutely not against Heroes.
This time, he hoped this disciple would walk a different path, at least not like him and Garou.
"Teacher..." Charanko looked at the melancholic Bang Gu, wanting to speak but hesitating.
"Go train." Bang Gu hid his sentimentality, and when he turned, he had resumed his strict teacher persona.
"Or, are you also asking for leave?"
Charanko shook his head repeatedly in fright, quickly assuming the stance of the Water Stream Rock Smashing Fist and continuing his training.
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