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Chapter 174:
Chapter 174:
Chapter 174:
Chapter 174
Fortunately, he quickly calmed down.
“The Provincial Governor came for the Martial Dragon Champion. Now that he is here, doesn’t this mean …”
[Note: Change of term. Hitherto usage of “Ascending Dragon” will be changed to “Martial Dragon Champion.” Changes will be reflected on the previous chapters soon.] The man’s mind suddenly flashed with a spark. With a face full of surprise and excitement, he pulled the woman and said almost incoherently, “The Provincial Governor’s arrival … honks … the Dragon. The legendary Martial Dragon Champion in the college entrance examination lives in our neighborhood!”
“Really?!” The woman suddenly became excited and hurriedly rushed into the house.
“Then I will quickly change my clothes. Later, you must take me to meet him.
Our ancestors have blessed us, they have really blessed us this time. To be able to live in the same neighborhood as such a person.”
The woman was so excited that she almost couldn’t articulate her words properly. Living in the same neighborhood as the number one martial arts scholar in the country was no different from being hit in the face by a lottery ticket.
It was a small neighbourhood. As long as they knew which house it was and build a good relationship. On a smaller scale, her son, Yang Yang’s, future in martial arts would be far smoother.
What kind of martial arts instructor can compare to the guidance of the number one “Martial Dragon Champion” in the country!
On a larger scale, her husband’s career would also benefit greatly. Their family might even rise to the top in the future! And wasn’t socializing and making friends what she was best at? With that in mind, a smug smile appeared on the woman’s face as if all of her dreams had come true.
“Change my ass! Isn’t it already too late?”
“…”
Even the middle-aged man, who was usually gentle, cursed and pulled the woman back.
“The Provincial Governor is about to arrive. I have to hurry up and greet him. You stay here.” With that, the middle-aged man hurriedly ran out. With both hands on his lower abdomen, he stood straight and obediently waited on the side of the road, waiting for the motorcade to slowly drive over.
“Yes, don’t wait for me to change clothes, the motorcade has already passed by …” The woman broke out in a cold sweat, hurriedly ran to the front of the courtyard and obediently waited like her husband.
Her eyes inadvertently glanced at Lu Hai’s family who were also attracted by the sound of the horn. The woman’s face revealed a look of disdain and disgust.
Really unlucky.
Was someone like them worthy of living in the same neighborhood as the number one martial arts scholar in the country? They simply lowered the standard of the entire neighborhood.
Thinking, she spat, turned her face away and no longer looked their house.
Honk —
The sound of the honks continued, giving people a sense of grandeur. More and more people were attracted by the sound. Those who could live in the Huafu (means capital) neighborhood, had a good standing in the Baihe, so they naturally had some knowledge.
Soon, some people understood the meaning behind the sound of the horn and became excited.
“Martial Dragon! With this level of arrangement, momentum, and scene, it’s the provincial governor personally coming to congratulate our Huafu neighbourhood’s pride, the Martial Dragon Champion, on the achievement!”
“My God, this year’s martial arts scholar actually lives in our neighborhood?!”
“Wife! Quickly come out and look at the provincial governor, look at the number one martial arts scholar in the world!”
Lu Hai’s family also stood on their tiptoes to look, but they were confused and did not know what was going on.
“I heard people say that the martial arts scholar who ascended the dragon came from our neighborhood, Xiao He, do you know what the Martial Dragon is?”
Lu Hai was a rough person, so this kind of question was naturally directed at his daughter, Lu Qinghe.
Unfortunately, Lu Qinghe was also unaware and shook her head.
“Hey, go see if your brother has woken up, he should know what it might mean …”
Lu Hai was about to order his daughter to call Lu Sheng out.
At this time, a gentle voice said: “Martial Dragon Champion is a name that has been passed down since ancient times, now there are not many people who know about it …”
[Note: In the above sentence and few other instances in the chapter, and the chapters before, characters usually address to the title as something of a feat and not as an awarded title. Which is “Ascending Dragon” or the like, but for the sake of consistency, I’ll be retaining as above.] Lu Hai’s family turned their head and saw two gray-haired, kind looking old couple looking at them. The one who just spoke was the old man wearing reading glasses.
Lu Hai’s eyes lit up.
“Professor Sun, you guys came out to watch the show too.”
The gray-haired old man nodded with a smile and said, “Something as big as a star martial artist appearing in our neighbourhood is a big event, of course, we’ll come out.”
This old man and old lady were the neighbors on the right side of the Lu family, a pair of retired university professors. Moreover, they were liberal arts professors, very wise and knowledgeable. They had a good relationship with Lu Hai’s family and would usually greet them with a smile.
“Professor Sun, you haven’t finished explaining what Martial Dragon Champion is …” Lu Hai said.
The gray-haired old man nodded and continued, “Martial Dragon is the person who reached the top of the Martial Science College Entrance Examination, a true martial arts genius. In ancient times, that would be the reincarnation of a Star Martial Artist, the leader of all martial artists in the world …”
The old lady next to him said helplessly, “This old man, he doesn’t know what to say after beating around the bush. The Martial Dragon is the number one in the national Martial Science College Entrance Examination, equivalent to the national martial arts scholar. It’s just a matter of two sentences, do you have to go through so much trouble?”
“I’m just trying to explain it clearly …”
“The more you explain, the messier it gets …”
Lu Hai’s family ignored the old man and old lady’s daily bickering, but they were shocked.
“National martial arts scholar, number one in the country?!”
“Hiss — how capable must he be to be number one in the national Martial Science College Entrance Examination!”
“Such a person is actually in our neighborhood?” Lu Qinghe’s mind ran the fastest.
She glanced at the old professor couple and whispered, “Dad, do you think … this Martial Dragon Champion, and the martial arts scholar is Brother?”
Lu Hai’s expression turned unnatural.
“It can’t be. Although your brother’s results are good, number one in the country … it can’t be.”
“Then tell me, my brother is the strongest among all the high school students in Baihe, and he’s in this neighborhood. Who else could it be but him?” Lu Qinghe said.
Lu Hai and Zheng Yufen looked at each other, the same thought rising in their minds. Yes, if it wasn’t their precious son, who else could it be? There didn’t seem to be anyone else. But the title of number one in the country, the Martial Dragon Champion, martial arts scholar …
As normal people, the couple did not even dare to think about it. Just as the family was feeling nervous and expectant, the magnificent black motorcade finally arrived at the entrance of their yard. The luxurious limousine with the little red flag on it slowly stopped.
The motorcade behind it also stopped.
Honk —
Honk —
Honk —
There were three long honks. Including the previous one, there were a total of nine honks. Then, the limousine’s door was pushed open from the inside. A man in a gray tunic suit strode out with a majestic gait. The man was close to two meters tall, with a squarish face and jet-black hair. A pair of tiger-like eyes shone brightly.
His every movement exuded a powerful aura.
After he got out of the car, his gaze immediately locked onto Lu Hai’s family, and a smile bloomed on his face. He took two steps forward, and the half-closed yard door opened automatically.
A deep and vigorous voice came out of his mouth.
“Is this the residence of the Martial Dragon Champion, Lu Sheng?”
[Note: In the above sentence the man uses “Ascending dragon martial arts scholar” to refer to Lu Sheng.] Hum —
In an instant, Lu Hai’s family was hit by a huge surprise. Their faces were filled with indescribable excitement and joy. Number one in the country, Martial Dragon Champion {martial arts scholar}.
It was really him, Lu Hai, Zheng Yufen’s son … Lu Qinghe’s brother … Lu Sheng of the Lu family!
The neighbor woman who saw this scene from across the yard also felt her mind go blank. She could not stand straight and fell to the ground with a thud. There was only one thought left in her mind.
The legendary Martial Dragon Champion turned out to be the eldest son of her neighbor, whom she had always loathed and regarded as a bumpkin?!
The woman sat on the ground in a daze. Her brain lost the ability to think. She turned her head woodenly, only to see her husband sitting down slowly against the yard wall with a pale face.
The crushed oranges on the driveway that she had crushed had not been cleaned up. The yellow-brown marks became incomparably dazzling at this moment. It was a ghastly sight.
“It’s over … It’s all over now …” The woman murmured, as if she had lost her soul.
On the other side, the old professor and his wife were also taken aback. But after all, the two were old and had had weathered many a storm.
They quickly recovered.
The old professor pushed the reading glasses on the bridge of his nose and said with emotion: “The star martial artist of the present age actually lives next door to this old man …”