Zombie Bodyguard-Chapter 1662 - 1659: National Martial Arts

Lin Tian flipped through the club flyers in his hand and smiled slightly: "I heard him mumble, seeming like he’s scheming, wanting me to stand out more and seize the position of first school beau. As for the reason, it should be because the first school beau is competing with him for the first school beauty goddess."

"Actually, do you also want to meet that so-called first school beau?" Xiao Manxuan’s dark eyes carried hints of amusement and a bit of teasing.

Lin Tian glanced sideways at her, joking back: "Do you also want to see the first school beauty goddess? To see if she lives up to her name?"

"I don’t want to. I joined the club purely out of interest, never thought about becoming some numbered school beauty." Xiao Manxuan pouted, giving a coquetry hum. Her expression was very proud.

Her charming demeanor made Lin Tian’s heart throb, and he couldn’t help but lightly tap the little girl’s nose, gently calling: "In my heart, you are the first school beauty goddess."

Then he raised an eyebrow, turned around handsomely, and walked towards the apartment dorm. Having been dominantly teased by Lin Tian once again, Xiao Manxuan felt both shy and annoyed, her face flushed, but facing Lin Tian’s sudden tenderness, she always couldn’t muster any resistance, having no choice but to make a lovely grimace at Lin Tian’s back.

In a few days, the courses went by quickly, Saturday arrived, marking the second rest day after military training, and also the club recruitment day. With the departure of senior students in their fourth year, every club needed to recruit fresh blood.

Lin Tian and Xiao Manxuan had just stepped out of the apartment dorm when they saw a newly erected sign by the roadside, printed with big letters: Club Recruitment Activity Site.

"It’s quite formal, somewhat comparable to the freshman reception activities." Lin Tian remarked in surprise.

"Of course. According to incomplete statistics, Jinghua University currently has over two hundred clubs, encompassing art, sports, technology, culture, and many other contents. It’s the most important collective activity aside from studying, and the school itself places great importance on it." A familiar voice came from behind them.

Lin Tian turned around, unsurprised, seeing He Xiaofei and Mu Binglan. Xiao Manxuan happily walked up to them, already regarding them as sisters. Girls’ friendships develop quickly, probably because girls’ intuition is quite strong, knowing after spending some time together whether they get along.

"We really must have a connection, meeting so early in the morning." Lin Tian joked.

He Xiaofei’s glistening eyes held laughter, glancing at Lin Tian, she chuckled: "We wouldn’t dare claim any connection with you. It was Xuanxuan who arranged to meet us, to head to the club recruitment event together."

"Oh, sounds like you already have clubs in mind?" Lin Tian didn’t mind her teasing and asked curiously, intrigued because the personalities of the two girls were quite unique, curious about what kind of clubs such girls would choose.

"I chose the Martial Arts Association." Mu Binglan said very straightforwardly.

"Martial Arts Association?" Lin Tian was slightly surprised, thinking to himself that it truly is unique. Somewhat casually, he asked: "I heard there’s another club in our school called the Karate Association, how is the Martial Arts Association different from it?"

Upon hearing Lin Tian’s question, Mu Binglan squinted her eyes and then said a bit coldly: "The Martial Arts Association mainly focuses on teaching Huaxia traditional martial arts, while the Karate Association naturally focuses on karate. The two associations have some conflicts with each other."

"What kind of conflict?" Xiao Manxuan asked curiously.

"This I do know." He Xiaofei interjected, explaining: "People from the Karate Association say the Martial Arts Association lacks combat ability, only possessing moves and postures, while the Martial Arts Association says the Karate Association worships foreign things. Anyway, whenever the two sides meet, they always seem not to get along."

Lack of combat ability? Lin Tian internally sneered a bit, outwardly he calmly said: "Huaxia’s martial arts were once called ’National Arts’, do you know why? There’s a saying in civilian circles: Martial arts that kill enemies without performing are called National Arts."

"True National Arts are terrifying when in action, possibly ending fights in a few minutes, but the one struck, either dies or gets injured, such as the Black Tiger Heart-Pulling, which, in regular routine performances is just a move, but the real Black Tiger Heart-Pulling is truly terrifying, like a tiger’s claws pulling the heart, incredibly destructive."

"But it is precisely because of this destructive nature that such National Arts cannot become widespread, otherwise, people would face jail time by the minute. Over time, except for a few inheriting the true National Arts, most are left with techniques without destructive power, suitable only for performances."

"And genuine karate also has its destructive side, but for it to be suitable for ordinary people to practice, regular karate has undergone changes, making it suitable for performance, while still possessing a certain amount of combat power, though limited, it can handle average folk."

"Actually, aside from the massively destructive portion which is National Arts, many martial arts also possess combat ability, though mastering them is physically demanding; the average person hardly has the time and patience for it. In contrast, karate, taekwondo, and such, are relatively easier to learn and produce effects quickly, over time leading many to develop that notion that our martial arts lack combat ability."

Lin Tian couldn’t help but say a lot, not discussing the Ancient Martial he has encountered, even traditional martial arts shouldn’t bear such a blame, allowing things like taekwondo to flourish in Huaxia, which is a sorrow.

Xiao Manxuan was alright, knowing that he is an "Ancient Martial Artist", while He Xiaofei and Mu Binglan were left dumbstruck listening to such a perceptive analysis; they were hearing it for the first time.

Especially Mu Binglan, who was incredibly amazed. She seriously gazed at Lin Tian, earnest: "Lin Tian, join the Martial Arts Association with me."

Lin Tian gently shook his head, calmly saying: "Joining the association is unnecessary, though if there’s an opportunity, I wouldn’t mind encountering karate."

Mu Binglan’s gaze flickered, she looked at Lin Tian for a while but didn’t say anything more. Lin Tian knows, Mu Binglan has her own pride, she wouldn’t ask anyone.

"Don’t just keep chatting, Qiao Xiaoyi is still waiting for us over there, let’s go." He Xiaofei glanced at the time, hurriedly reminded.

The four continued toward the venue, which was on the playground, from afar, Lin Tian could already see the bustling scene inside, along with lively sounds and even drumming sounds.

At the entrance to the playground, Lin Tian saw Qiao Xiaoyi, smiling: "Xiaoyi, are you planning to join the flute association?"

"Don’t know yet, let’s take a look first." Qiao Xiaoyi replied sheepishly smiling.

Five people reunited, just as they were about to enter the playground entrance, a loud voice called out Lin Tian’s name.

"Brother Lin Tian, wait for me..."

Upon hearing this voice, Lin Tian showed a helpless smile. Sure enough, this guy’s yin soul persists, able to meet him anywhere.

Several people turned, sure enough seeing Ning Wenbin, who familiarly approached: "Hello brothers and sisters, we meet again, luckily I came just in time, otherwise I’d have missed it again."