Fifth Academy, Training Ground No. 3.
"To become a Martial Artist, you must have Talent. Most of you will never become Martial Artists, but even becoming a Martial Apprentice is far better than being ordinary people. Martial Apprentices have much better chances of finding jobs, and to become a Martial Apprentice, you must train in Body Tempering Method."
A middle-aged man was lecturing a group of students.
The students listened carefully. They were commoners, and the academy was the only place to learn Body Tempering Method. If they were careless, making mistakes in training could prevent improvement or even damage their bodies.
Ye Tian was among them. He had been at the Fifth Academy for ten days.
During these ten days, the middle-aged teacher taught Body Tempering Method every day and personally demonstrated eighteen moves of the technique.
Perhaps because of his time travel, Ye Tian's soul was stronger than normal, and his memory was very good. So, in just ten days, he had already mastered all eighteen moves without error.
Other students would usually need one or two months to fully master the Body Tempering Method.
Of course, some privately hired coaches, but such costs were unaffordable for commoners.
"The Body Tempering Method must be fully mastered before formal training. This is the first move..."
The middle-aged teacher demonstrated each move one by one.
An hour passed, the lesson ended, and the students left one by one.
"Ye Tian, how's your training? I've mastered thirteen moves and can start real Body Tempering Method training soon!" a chubby boy blocked Ye Tian, excitedly saying.
The boy's name was Zhang Bao, a classmate Ye Tian had gotten to know over the ten days. Their relationship was okay.
"I've only mastered eight moves!"
Ye Tian said deliberately.
He didn't want to reveal he had mastered all eighteen moves to avoid unnecessary trouble. Just arrived in this era, it was best to keep a low profile.
"Keep it up! I believe you can do it. We will definitely become strong Martial Artists someday!"
Zhang Bao cheered.
But Ye Tian saw a hint of helplessness and even despair deep in Zhang Bao's eyes.
"Maybe," Ye Tian smiled faintly.
Through his Copying Talent, Ye Tian had seen Zhang Bao's Talent. Although better than his, it was only Lesser-grade Talent. Such Talent might reach Martial Artist, but how long and how many resources that would take was uncertain. Zhang Bao came from an ordinary family without the means to support long-term training.
Zhang Bao's likely fate was to remain a Martial Apprentice and eventually find a stable job or die in some future Ferocious Beast rampage.
"Zhang Bao, who is the most talented person in our academy?"
Ye Tian quietly asked.
He had only been at the academy ten days, while Zhang Bao had been there for over a month and was familiar with many people, so he must know more.
"The most talented?" Zhang Bao was unsure why Ye Tian asked but answered, "Talent is a secret no one reveals. But you can tell by their training progress. Our Fifth Academy isn't a top academy in Seaside Base; the truly talented all go to the First Academy. But we do have a genius here."
"Who?"
Ye Tian asked curiously.
"Chen Dong!" Zhang Bao said mysteriously. "Chen Dong also comes from an ordinary family. His parents are ordinary people. A month ago, he came to our Fifth Academy. In just half a month, he became a Martial Apprentice and was accepted as a disciple by our academy director. Now Chen Dong no longer trains with other students but is taught privately by the director."
Flash!
Excitement suddenly gleamed in Ye Tian's eyes.
He was sure Chen Dong's talent was excellent, or else he wouldn't have been accepted by the academy director.
The Fifth Academy's director was an Elite Martial Artist at the peak realm, far stronger than ordinary peak Martial Artists. Regular Martial Artists were like ants to the director.
In Seaside Base, the Fifth Academy's director was a top figure. Basic-grade Talent wouldn't attract his attention; only talents at least Intermediate-grade Talent would.
Because only Intermediate-grade Talent is guaranteed to become an Elite Martial Artist, with the potential to become a Great Martial Artist.
"How can I get close to Chen Dong?"
Ye Tian thought.
At that moment, a commotion broke out.
"Chen Dong is here!"
"Oh my, Chen Dong, the director's disciple, is here at Training Ground No. 3."
"Wasn't he privately taught by the director? Why is he here?"
Many students looked at Chen Dong with envy or jealousy. This was a Talent era, and Chen Dong was a figure beyond their reach for life.
Ye Tian naturally noticed Chen Dong and slowly approached.
Unnoticed by others, he got within three meters of Chen Dong and instantly activated Copying Talent.
Human: Chen Dong
Cultivation Talent: Intermediate-grade
"As expected, Intermediate-grade Talent!"
Ye Tian suppressed his excitement, eyes flickering, quietly planning.
"Chen Dong, I heard you became the director's disciple. What level have you reached now?" a student asked in admiration.
"I already have two hundred pounds of strength!"
Chen Dong proudly raised his head.
Wow!
Surrounding students gasped!
Becoming a Martial Apprentice only required one hundred pound of strength. Chen Dong had just become a Martial Apprentice not long ago but already had two hundred pounds. At this rate, he would soon become a Martial Artist.
Showing off.
Ye Tian finally understood why Chen Dong was here. Obviously, Chen Dong wanted to show off his early achievements.
Just like a nouveau riche attitude!
"Chen Dong, can you give me your autograph?"
"Chen Dong, can I have your autograph?"
Many students took out paper and pens, hoping to get signatures. Having a future Martial Artist's autograph was an honor. Once Chen Dong became an Elite Martial Artist like the director, such an autograph could be worth months of ordinary living expenses.
"Okay, okay, I'll sign for you!"
Chen Dong was a bit arrogant, unafraid, and signed for the students one by one.
Ye Tian squeezed in but was not there to ask for an autograph—he wanted to use Copying Talent.
"Made contact!"
The moment Ye Tian touched Chen Dong's left hand, he copied Chen Dong's Cultivation Talent and quickly withdrew his arm.
The entire process did not attract anyone's attention; after all, touching someone in this situation was normal.
"Intermediate-grade Cultivation Talent copied successfully. Fuse it?"
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