The Reincarnation Room
The Wu Xiaofei

"Uugh ..." Wu Xiaofei groaned in pain.

Although Wu Xiaofei had turned his Prana into a defensive power, but this violent blow nearly knocked down all of Wu Xiaofei's defenses.

In addition, Ryan's tight grip on Wu Xiaofei's neck had also been strengthened with Prana. As a result, Wu Xiaofei could barely breathe.

Ryan looked at Wu Xiaofei who had been sprawled on the ground while still choking him. The depressed look on Wu Xiaofei's face.

Seeing this, Ryan smiled and whispered. "You've lost, First Senior Brother."

After which, Ryan released his grip, so that air could finally enter Wu Xiaofei's trachea.

Although he had recovered, Wu Xiaofei still remained lying on the ground. He looked at the ceiling with a face full of confusion.

'I lost …'

'I'm really a big loser.'

'This is very embarrassing.' Wu Xiaofei muttered regretfully. He then recalled Fan Xinglou's words before practicing this match.

"Xiaofei, your appearance is quite good. I expect a lot of you in the future."

However, instead of meeting his Master's expectations, Wu Xiaofei failed instead. Moreover, he lost in just one attack.

“Why?” For the first time, in Wu Xiaofei's voice was a touch of emotion.

In Wu Xiaofei's observation, Ryan did not possess great strength. He is superior in speed. Moreover, Ryan had not used his special ability.

However, in reality Ryan defeated Wu Xiaofei easily. This situation made Wu Xiaofei completely confused and frustrated.

"First Senior Brother was defeated just like that?"

“Ba-how ... how is it possible?”

Not far away, the voices of Cecily Wong and Zhao Hufeng sounded in a tone of disbelief..

In contrast to those two disciples, Fan Xinglou instead showed her sweet smile as she looked at Wu Xiaofei who was still lying on the ground with a confused face. He then laughed and said very cheerfully, “I didn't expect you you'd show this kind of expression, Xiaofei."

“Teacher.” Hearing Fan Xinglou's voice, the confusion in Wu Xiaofei's eyes faded. He then got up and kneeled on one leg towards Fan Xinglou. “I'm sorry Master, has disappointed Master.”

This Wu Xiaofei's words made the smile on Fan Xinglou's face disappear.

“What makes you think that you are wrong?” Fan Xinglou said, “This Old Woman never expected you to win. But I hope you can use this match practice as an opportunity to correct your shortcomings.”

“Eh?” Wu Xiaofei was unable to understand Fan Xinglou's words.

Seeing Wu Xiaofei like that, Fan Xinglou sighed slightly, and then his body emitted an extremely frightening aura.

“You are indeed my oldest and most proud student. You have a natural talent as a martial practitioner as well as Seisenjutsu. But dear, this Old Lady cannot find pleasure while fighting with you.”

The frightening aura of Fan Xinglou, coupled with his cold words, made Wu Xiaofei's breath stop. Cecily Wong and Zhao Hufeng were also affected.

But, all those words were a truth gushing from Fan Xinglou's heart.

Of these four Fan Xinglou disciples in the Genbu Hall Room, only Ryan understood Fan Xinglou's intentions.

“But ..” Ryan then gave his evaluation of Wu Xiaofei mercilessly.

“All the moves and tricks belonging to Brother are really similar to Master. Even getting to the 99% stage is similar!”

“This caused my fight with you to feel like reading a martial theory book. Perhaps in the eyes of others, Big Brother looks very strong. But, in my opinion, fighting with you is the most boring thing.”

Wu Xiaofei could only fall silent. In reality, Wu Xiaofei himself had no desire to go any further. He only wanted to chase after Fan Xinglou.

As a result, even if Wu Xiaofei was stronger, he would not be able to surpass Fan Xinglou. He would only be a Puppet and a shadow of Fan Xinglou.

“Actually, First Senior Brother is stronger than me in pure strength. But, I am very familiar with Master's movements. Meanwhile, Big Brother completely imitated all those moves without any variation, it's only natural that Big Brother won't be able to hit me." 

“And the move that Brother used was a gesture Master made himself, not a gesture belonging to First Senior Brother. Even if Big Brother imitates completely, Big Brother will not be able to use it better than Teacher.” explains Ryan.

Everything Ryan said was a fact. As a martial practitioner, in learning Martial Techniques, not necessarily imitating them 100%. Even though the movement and trajectory of the attack are the same, but its use needs to be adjusted to the situation and conditions of each person. 

In essence, never swallow what has been taught, but learn and modify.

Reproducing a complete movement sounds powerful, but it can also be the biggest drawback later on.

After Ryan delivered his assessment, it was now Fan Xinglou's turn to pass judgment on Wu Xiaofei.

"As this Old Lady once said, if the so-called disciple is the one who inherits the entire skill of her Master, then Xiaofei is truly the best at this."

"But, if the so-called disciple is the one who will surpass his Master, then Xiaofei is the most incompetent disciple."

Imitating without understanding its essence, then it would have no results. Therefore, Fan Xinglou very rarely gave direct instruction. Because he wants his students to practice to understand, not just imitate. 

By understanding the essence of a Martial Technique, then the person would easily modify it according to his own style.

"I must reiterate once again, that my teaching of martial arts is to meet the expectations of this Old Lady. But if you can't tap into the talent you have, what's the point of me teaching you?"

Fan Xinglou shook her head and said to Wu Xiaofei, "I know you are very grateful to me for helping you. But remember, you are you, and I am me. Don't be like a puppet who can only imitate and follow me. I don't want to have such a student."

“...” Wu Xiaofei lowered his head and was speechless again..

Seeing Wu Xiaofei like that, Fan Xinglou's eyes softened. "I hope you can reflect on all this. Before you realize everything, you must stop your training."

"Alright" Wu Xiaofei replied

Fan Xinglou smiled satisfied with all of these things. 

There were two things that made Fan Xinglou satisfied today. The first was the moment of awakening his first student, and the second was Ryan's performance.

"I'm really not wrong in choosing you to be my student, boy. You have exceeded my expectations." Fan Xinglou said to Ryan, "Furthermore, you will replace Xiaofei to become the Old Lady's match-training partner."

Cecily Wong and Zhao Hufeng suddenly looked at Ryan with envious gazes.

Ryan laughed and smiled.

'I had not expected to be Fan Xinglou's training partner. I became curious as to how far you're developing compared to when I first met him.'

'I can't wait to fight it.' Ryan's inner self.