After hearing a bit more, An Yuying couldn't help but get involved again.
After all, this was no small matter.
If Luo Yang was truly encouraging Hong Jiaxin to go out and find her parents, it just wasn't sensible.
With little real-world experience, Hong Jiaxin might only end up encountering more terrifying things if she went out.
So An Yuying shook Luo Yang's shoulder with her hand again, unable to say more, and had to leave it at that.
Luo Yang wanted to explain, but he was in the middle of making his plans, so he had to grab An Yuying's hand again to reassure her not to worry.
"Luo Yang, buy that for me before noon then," Hong Jiaxin said.
"Sure!" Luo Yang cheerfully agreed.
However, he quickly changed the topic and added, "Class leader, I have a martial arts technique to pass on to you. Once you've learned it, you won't be afraid of running into bad guys outside."
In fact, Hong Jiaxin wanted Luo Yang to accompany her.
"You're not going to accompany me?" Hong Jiaxin asked.
"Of course, I'll come with you. But once you've mastered my special move, our combat power will be even stronger, won't it?" Luo Yang countered.
Knowing that Luo Yang would accompany her to find her parents brought some joy to Hong Jiaxin's heart.
The sky gradually brightened, and Luo Yang could see that the sorrowful expression on Hong Jiaxin's pretty face had diminished quite a bit.
It seemed that this strategy of taking a step back to advance was the right one.
"Class leader, are you planning to start learning now, or some other time?" Luo Yang asked.
"How long will it take to learn?" Hong Jiaxin inquired.
Luo Yang initially thought it would take two or three years.
But if he said that, he guessed Hong Jiaxin might get discouraged, and all his previous efforts would be in vain.
The highest realm of lying is to make it look completely true.
Adhering to this principle, Luo Yang said, "If it's fast, three to five days; if slow, one or two weeks."
Hong Jiaxin pondered silently, apparently finding the time somewhat long.
"Class leader, my technique Willow Catkins Brush Iron is particularly powerful. If you don't believe me, I'll demonstrate it for you now. If you don't find it impressive, I'll take your surname," Luo Yang declared.
"Niu Zai, I want to learn too," An Yuying suddenly said.
This was a ploy to deceive Hong Jiaxin, but to their surprise, An Yuying had taken the bait.
Luo Yang couldn't clarify to An Yuying immediately, so he laughed and said, "Sister An, you can learn too, but your foundation is rather weak; you need to master the Horse Stance first. Once you've got the basics down, it's not too late for me to teach you, right?"
After some thought, An Yuying agreed.
"Niu Zai, you have to teach me when the time comes. Don't forget," An Yuying reminded him.
In fact, An Yuying wasn't very interested in martial arts.
It was only because Luo Yang was neglecting her, focusing only on talking with Hong Jiaxin, that An Yuying also wanted to learn martial arts.
Just then, Hong Jiaxin said, "Luo Yang, show me now."
So they all got out of bed while it was still not fully light.
Qin Piao had also gotten up, and everyone went down to the first floor and turned on the lights.
Luo Yang took a piece of wood, propped it against the wall, and said, "Watch carefully, my move Willow Catkins Brush Iron is extraordinary."
While talking, he prepared to slap the piece of wood with his palm.
In truth, it wasn't any special palm technique, but simply because Luo Yang had True Qi inside him.
If he channeled the True Qi to his palms, smashing a piece of wood would be relatively easy.
However, before hitting the wood, he needed to pretend to swing his palms a few times in the air presumably.
Ha!
Suddenly, Luo Yang struck out with a palm, and the piece of pine wood split into three parts, sending wood chips flying everywhere.
All the beauties present applauded.
"Niu Zai, you're amazing!" Qin Piao exclaimed.
"Niu Zai, I want to learn too," An Yuying said.
Having seen it with her own eyes, Hong Jiaxin was captivated.
"Luo Yang, teach me!"
"Class leader, no problem. I'll teach you every morning starting tomorrow; learning is more effective in the early hours. Once you've mastered this palm technique, we'll go look for your parents!"
With that, Luo Yang finally managed to appease Hong Jiaxin.
However, with Hong Jiaxin wanting to learn on the spot, Luo Yang hadn't yet figured out how to fool her.
He had just been making things up on the spot to show her.
"Class leader, don't rush, there's plenty of time..."
Before Luo Yang could finish, Hong Jiaxin huffed and kicked at him.
She knew she wouldn't hit him; it was just a way to vent her young lady's temper.
Luo Yang didn't dodge, letting her lightly connect with the kick; at least this way he could appease her.
Sure enough, Hong Jiaxin let out a laugh.
She knew that during their usual sparring, she could never even touch the hem of his clothes.
Seeing the two of them exchanging looks, An Yuying felt slightly jealous and said in a coquettish voice, "Niu Zai, I want to learn too."
Watching Hong Jiaxin go upstairs, Luo Yang quickly pulled An Yuying to the side to comfort and thoroughly mollify her.