Cataclysm Hunter: I Have an Experience Points System - Chapter 13 - The Inquisitive Student, Training with Zhao Siya

Martial Arts instructor Wang Gang felt something was off with Lin Xiao today…

“Teacher Wang Gang, did I do something wrong with my side kick?”

As he spoke, the young man casually threw a whip kick into the air as if no one else was around.

“Your right foot is pushing off the ground too hard, and your core is shifting off balance.”

“…Okay, thank you, teacher.”

The student lowered his head in thought, walked back to his position, and started correcting the move on a punching bag.

Being eager to learn is a good thing, after all, that’s what Wang Gang is there for.

But the problem is-

“Teacher, why do I always feel my downward chop is so weak?”

“Teacher Wang, how do I punch with power from a very short distance?”

“Teacher Wang Gang, I feel like I lose my balance easily with consecutive flying kicks.”

“Teacher,”

“…”

…

Wang Gang watched Lin Xiao’s back with a bit of annoyance. Was this student asking too many questions?

Every few minutes, he would come over with a different move.

It was baffling to Wang Gang.

At first, he thought maybe the kid was just messing with him, so he observed him for a while.

Well, the kid was actually practicing seriously!

After each question, he would go back and practice the move dozens of times, and his execution indeed became more precise.

Wang Gang even felt that he couldn’t find any faults anymore.

The progress was indeed a bit rapid.

Having his student grow stronger under his guidance was a good thing, and as a teacher, he felt a sense of achievement.

But then… Wang Gang touched his chest, feeling inexplicably empty.

It felt as though something was being hollowed out of his body…

…

Bang-!

[Martial Arts-Lv1: Experience Points +6]

[Martial Arts-Lv1: Experience Points +3]

[Martial Arts-Lv1: Experience Points +4]

…

Having a teacher is great!

Watching the frequent numbers popping up in his view, Lin Xiao’s heart was filled with the joy of a bountiful harvest.

The instructors at Military University were experienced experts, always able to pinpoint his weaknesses precisely.

Today, Lin Xiao shamelessly approached them with every problem he faced.

The experience points were accumulating fast and it felt exhilarating.

[Martial Arts-Lv1: Experience Points +1]

[Martial Arts-Lv1: Experience Points +0]

Seeing the experience points start to jump between 1 and 0, Lin Xiao switched to practicing hooks.

After noticing he wasn’t gaining many experience points, Lin Xiao bounced back to his teacher’s side.

His frequent movements made the other students look at him strangely.

But Lin Xiao ignored them all; what was more important than gaining experience?

As a student, of course, he had to learn everything he could from his teachers!

Under the suddenly aged-looking face of Teacher Wang Gang, Lin Xiao began his humble inquiry once more.

…

Today’s footwork class shifted from equipment assisted training to practical dodging and counterattack.

Students paired up for one-on-one practice.

To facilitate movement, the class uniform was a snug white T-shirt and black shorts, instead of the usual training attire.

“Take this punch!”

Zhao Siya launched a series of smooth attacks at Lin Xiao, but he effortlessly dodged them all.

“Ha-!”

As she threw a long punch, Lin Xiao grabbed her arm and pulled her forward, sweeping her lower leg with his foot.

Zhao Siya lost her balance and pitched forward.

An ordinary person might have face-planted, but Zhao Siya was a student at Military University.

She braced herself with one hand on the ground, twisting her flexible waist to deliver a swift kick to Lin Xiao’s head.

But Lin Xiao anticipated her move, predicting the trajectory of her kick.

He leaned back to avoid the attack and caught her right leg over his shoulder, locking it in place.

With a forward press, he pushed down on Zhao Siya’s neck.

Unable to withstand the weight, her supporting hand gave way, and she collapsed onto the floor.

Her cheek pressed against the smooth wooden floor, Zhao Siya pouted in frustration.

“Why can’t I beat you anymore?”

Lin Xiao, holding her pale thigh, grinned with a sense of vindication.

“It used to be you pinning me down like this. How’s the floor? Cold, isn’t it?”

“Darn it~! Darn it~!”

Zhao Siya pounded the floor with her left fist, looking like she was lamenting the unfairness of the world.

Her strength and agility were both at 9, and her martial arts and footwork were nearly at Lv1, but defeating Lin Xiao now was still out of reach.

“Alright, get up.”

Lin Xiao released her and stood up, while Zhao Siya sprang to her feet with a kip-up.

She glared at Lin Xiao, rubbing her cheek.

“Come at me! Don’t hold back, or I’ll knock you down!”

Lin Xiao gave her a teasing smile.

“Are you sure?”

“Sure, bring it on… Oh my gosh!”

Before she finished speaking, Lin Xiao’s fist whizzed past her earlobe, the force of the punch ruffling her hair.

Zhao Siya shrank back, her face adorably flustered.

“Are you sure you don’t want me to hold back?”

“Haha… Please go easy on me, I’ve always been frail since childhood…”

Her eyes sparkled as she pouted, putting on an endearing act.

“Ha-!”

A fierce straight punch aimed at Lin Xiao’s abdomen, but as he sidestepped, the punch turned into a knife-hand strike aimed at his neck.

Lin Xiao deftly retreated two steps, and Zhao Siya pressed her advantage with a spinning triple kick!

But Lin Xiao intercepted her mid-air, seizing her by the nape.

Just like before, she ended up on the floor, pounding it in frustration.

“Darn it~! How can you block that! Darn it~!”

Lin Xiao sat lightly on her lower back, amused by his childhood friend’s antics.

After all, she used to go easy on him during their sparring sessions, but now the roles were reversed.

“Get up, I’ll slow down my attacks a bit to help you practice your footwork.”

“Oh-!”

Zhao Siya drew out her response as Lin Xiao helped her up from the floor.

This time, Lin Xiao took the offensive, while Zhao Siya focused on dodging and counterattacking.

Lin Xiao slightly restrained his skills, attacking in a way that Zhao Siya could react to, yet still feel challenged.

The pressure from this kind of training can lead to rapid improvement, something Lin Xiao knows all too well.

“Make sure your footing is stable. Once I start a series of attacks, you lose your balance.”

“Don’t lift your heel too high, or your balance will be weak.”

“Don’t just focus on my fists; my legs can attack too.”

“When you turn your body, your footwork needs to adjust as well, or your movements will become uncoordinated.”

…

With his understanding of Lv2 footwork, Lin Xiao was like a teacher, correcting the girl’s shortcomings.

Zhao Siya gradually adapted to Lin Xiao’s attack rhythm, transitioning from awkward dodges to more fluid movements.

She probably didn’t even notice that Lin Xiao was gradually increasing the speed of his attacks, adding pressure on her.

After retracting a hook punch, Lin Xiao paused his assault.

“Why did you stop?”

Zhao Siya bounced lightly on her feet, still caught up in the thrill of successfully dodging the attacks.

Lin Xiao tapped his chin with a bent finger, pondering the information he had just observed.

Footwork – Lv0 (99.9%)…

This was Zhao Siya’s data. She had been stuck at this critical point for a while during her gradual progress. Why hadn’t she leveled up yet?

Ah… that’s not right.

Lin Xiao shook his head with a wry smile, realizing he had fallen into a misconception.

Normal people don’t just level up the moment their experience points hit the threshold like he does.

They need to continuously reflect and fully digest their current understanding to truly master it.

Otherwise, they might even regress…

Lin Xiao had noticed before that if he lay unconscious for a few extra days, his punching power would noticeably decrease.

“When you go home tonight, make sure to reflect on the key points from earlier.”

Seeing Lin Xiao’s serious expression, Zhao Siya didn’t joke around and nodded obediently.

Seeing that his childhood friend took his words to heart, Lin Xiao felt relieved. He got into position, ready to continue training.

“Lin Xiao, can you team up with me for a bit?”

A cold and magnetic female voice suddenly came from behind him.