Atlas of Heaven and Man

Shu Han and Shen Shao left the dormitory and returned to the Fenxin Society, where many members were waiting for them.

After Shu Han met everyone, he explained what had happened with Chen Chuan. When the members heard that Chen Chuan hadn't been threatened in any way and that his decision to give up the Xuanxiang Strength was entirely his own, they were stunned and felt a sense of disappointment.

A senior member said in a deep voice, "This matter can't end like this. As senior students, we can't watch him squander his talent like this. We have a responsibility and an obligation to correct him and guide him onto the right path."

Someone else was very surprised and said, "This junior student has only been in school for about half a month, right? He can already defeat Shu Han. His talent is truly outstanding."

"This shows that his physical fitness is very good, which is why he's so outstanding. That's how he was able to do this without cultivating any strength. Alas, such talent is not much different from yours back then, senior. How could he give up like this? What a pity! If he were willing to accept the Xuanxiang Strength method, I can't even imagine how high he could reach."

The members agreed. Such a talented person was born to cultivate the Xuanxiang Strength method, just like the senior back then. How could he waste his talent like this? They definitely needed to find a way to persuade him to correct his mistake.

But someone raised a key question: "But after all, he himself is unwilling, so what can we do?"

"That's because he doesn't yet know what he's shouldering. Why don't we ask him out for a chat? If we reason with him, he should understand," a slightly older student suggested.

"But will he come? According to Shu Han, he spends all day hiding in the dormitory training and doesn't come out much. In the current situation, I'm afraid we won't be able to see him even if we go to the dormitory."

Although the dormitory doesn't allow food to be brought in, this only restricts students, not instructors. So, theoretically, if Chen Chuan doesn't want to come out, he can stay there indefinitely. And as long as they notify the dormitory supervisor, they will be stopped outside.

"He can't always stay in the dormitory. There will always be a chance."

"I think we can do this…" One of the members came up with an idea, "The monthly exam is approaching. He will definitely come out then. Maybe we can find a time to talk to him then?"

A core member thought carefully and said, "That is a feasible method. I'll go find a teacher above and arrange this matter, and arrange a meeting with him, we can't let him be so willful."

"But what if he still doesn't want to listen after we talk to him?"

"Then we'll talk to him about the principles between us fighters," a voice came over.

The members turned their heads and saw a tall student standing at the door. They quickly greeted him with titles such as "Senior" and "Vice President."

The tall student walked over and slowly said, "He's only just entered the school and hasn't seen much yet. As long as he realizes that there is also a difference between force and force, I believe he will correct his thinking."

Inside the dormitory, Chen Chuan was completely immersed in training. During the day, he practiced the Zheng San Shou stance while using medicine to assist with the breathing method. At night, he practiced the breathing method and used the Second Self to remove the burden and damage brought about by the medicine, stance, and breathing method.

Training non-stop like this, he didn't realize the passage of time. It wasn't until Cheng Zhitong told him to slow down that he realized it was already the end of the month.

Cheng Zhitong looked at his eager expression and said with a smile, "You student is too diligent. There's no need to rush. You've only been in school for a month. There's still the whole semester ahead. Take it slow. It's already the end of the month. Every student has to take a monthly exam, and the instructor has to show up. I'll take you to the exam tomorrow."

Chen Chuan said, "Teacher, I don't know what the content of this monthly exam is?"

Cheng Zhitong said, "The monthly exam usually involves instructors setting questions for each other's students. I haven't been an instructor much before, so I'm not familiar with the specific process. But don't worry, the teachers in the school will give me some face, and your strength is there, so it shouldn't be difficult."

Chen Chuan nodded to show his understanding. Shu Han had also mentioned this to him before. The monthly exam was actually set up to prevent students from being too lazy.

There was really nothing to worry about about the monthly exam. Even if someone made things difficult, it wouldn't matter. Not passing wouldn't involve demotion. Only the mid-term and final exams are the most critical.

Moreover, because the instructors set questions for each other, if someone deliberately made things difficult for their own students, they would have to be careful that their students would be made difficult by others next time. This kind of thing is not worth the loss and has no great significance, so instructors generally have a tacit understanding.

He asked, "I wonder what time it will be tomorrow?"

Cheng Zhitong said, "I'll pick you up tomorrow morning. It shouldn't take too long."

At the same time, in the North Peak Flower Garden Villa, on the lawn, several painters were painting for several members and core members of the Mutual Aid Society. Attendants carried trays, delivering drinks, fruits, and snacks, and someone was playing a melodious violin nearby.

An attendant walked to Senior Jiang's side, bent down, and whispered a few words in his ear. Senior Jiang raised his eyebrows and said, "Oh? The Fenxin Society plans to persuade him?"

Although the two people didn't speak loudly, everyone present was in excellent physical condition and could hear almost everything. One of them took a drink from the tray of a passing attendant, took a sip, walked over, sat down, and said, "Brother Jiang, is the news that that kid didn't choose Xuanxiang Strength accurate? Don't let it be a play they're staging themselves."

Someone interjected, "It's accurate. Xuanxiang Strength has its own particularities. After choosing it, you must go to the execution office and the principal's office to register, but Gao Ping and Cheng Zhitong didn't go there, so it definitely isn't Xuanxiang Strength. You know that privately giving strength methods to practice is also against the academy's rules. They wouldn't do that."

Someone else said, "That day he rejected Yu Ruizhi's recruitment. I thought he would be like that guy back then and learn Xuanxiang Strength, but I really didn't expect it. He's sensible."

The recommender said playfully, "Perhaps it's because he heard about that incident two years ago that he didn't dare to choose it? But…" He put down the cup and said, "Brother Jiang, if the Fenxin Society wants him to choose it, do you think he will accept it?"

Senior Jiang smiled and said, "After this good show starts tomorrow, we'll know the result."

The next day, Chen Chuan put on his student formal attire and left the dormitory building. The sun was very bright today, and a large flock of birds was chirping on Spring and Autumn Lake.

After waiting for a while, Cheng Zhitong's car arrived. He walked over, opened the door, and sat inside. Cheng Zhitong said, "There are so many birds chirping today. It doesn't seem as noisy as usual. Has it affected you?"

Chen Chuan said with a smile, "Students are very focused when training. The sound from outside generally doesn't affect the students."

"That's good."

Cheng Zhitong started the car and drove Chen Chuan away from the dormitory building, heading south of the school. He said, "It's been decided that Teacher Ni Xiaolin will be your monthly exam examiner.

Cheng Zhitong hesitated. Chen Chuan said, "Teacher Cheng, you can go ahead and do your work, and I will take the exam."

Cheng Zhitong thought for a moment, "Alright." He patted him on the shoulder.

Chen Chuan said, "Don't worry, Teacher."

Assistant Qiu raised her hand and gestured to the corridor on the right, saying, "This way." Then she led the way forward. Chen Chuan followed her inside, turned two corners, and came to a corridor with green plants on both sides. At the end, Assistant Qiu stepped forward and pushed open two doors. Chen Chuan followed her in.

But he found that there were nearly twenty senior students sitting or standing here, some wearing student formal attire, and some wearing school training uniforms, all silently looking at him at this moment.

Assistant Qiu said, "This is your exam question. No matter what method you use, make them give up, or find a way to get out yourself, and you will pass." After speaking, she went straight to the side, folded her arms, and leaned against the wall.

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