Xiao Yufan finally understood what “extreme training” truly meant, as under the supervision of the Tian Team, there was hardly a single minute of comfort.
To Xiao Yufan, the underground training ground was like hell. Within just a few days, both his body and mind had become utterly exhausted. Even his sleep had been brutally reduced to only two hours per night.
“You’re trash! With this level of strength, you couldn’t even stand against a regular special forces operative, let alone a member of the Tian Team!”
Under the harsh glare of the lights, Xiao Yufan’s drowsy eyes appeared lifeless. After enduring the nearly inhuman training methods of Tianxuan, he could barely hold himself up any longer. At that moment, a stunningly beautiful face appeared in his vision.
Steadying himself from stumbling backward, Xiao Yufan heard the mocking words. Though deeply annoyed, he had no strength to respond—his abilities were indeed no match for Tianxuan’s relentless assault.
“I just got here, how could I possibly compare to you freaks? If you want to test me, at least wait half a year…”
Despite being completely drained, Xiao Yufan still stubbornly held his ground, unwilling to be looked down upon by this female combat instructor. Yet his steps had already begun to falter.
“Still trying to act tough? Then let’s keep going—weren’t you full of confidence at the beginning?”
“Like I’d ever fear you!” Xiao Yufan forced a bitter smile, refusing to back down. This girl had been arrogant for days, and he was determined to take her down a notch.
Mustering his last bit of strength, Xiao Yufan charged at Tianxuan with a fierce expression. He knew this girl was no pushover—carelessness could truly get him crippled.
“You’re still too weak…”
Tianxuan’s delicate brows furrowed slightly. Xiao Yufan’s sudden attack surprised her. After enduring her relentless “abuse” for so long, just standing upright was already impressive enough. She hadn’t expected him to still have the will to fight back.
But would Tianxuan allow Xiao Yufan a chance to retaliate? Naturally not. Even if she couldn’t seriously harm him, she could still make him suffer a bit—something she could accomplish in an instant.
With no hesitation or mercy, Xiao Yufan launched a side kick aimed at Tianxuan’s neck. Tianxuan, who had been closely watching his movements, effortlessly dodged and caught his leg with her right hand.
Before Xiao Yufan could even sense the danger, he was thrown forcefully and slammed onto the training platform…
Getting back up, he licked a trace of blood from the corner of his mouth. A cruel expression appeared on his face—clearly, this level of beating had no real effect on him. After all, he had been used as a punching bag for several days straight.
Suddenly, Xiao Yufan assumed a strange posture. His fierce gaze softened into calm serenity, as if he had transformed into a completely different person. Though his outward aura seemed weaker, an unfathomable depth lay hidden beneath the stillness.
Tianxuan’s heart trembled with shock. As a master of traditional Chinese martial arts, she immediately recognized the beginning stance of Tai Chi—an impeccably executed one at that!
It had to be admitted—Xiao Yufan had impressed her far too many times. Despite days of brutal training, his immense potential had become evident. Most importantly, she couldn’t quite figure out this young master of the Situ family.
Seizing the momentary distraction, Xiao Yufan moved again. His steps, light yet firm, carried him swiftly to Tianxuan’s side in an instant.
With a gentle twist of his wrist, Xiao Yufan’s palm shot toward her face, while his other hand remained ready for defense. He knew well that Tianxuan’s counterattack could be formidable—he couldn’t afford to be careless.
“Your speed is decent, but your strength is far from enough. You’re nowhere near grasping the true essence of Tai Chi!”
Without holding back her mockery, Tianxuan reacted swiftly, narrowly dodging Xiao Yufan’s strike while her delicate hands clamped tightly around his wrist.
A sound of bones dislocating echoed, followed by an intense wave of pain coursing through Xiao Yufan’s body. He mentally cursed her entire family—this woman always hit way too hard.
“This is just the beginning. There’s still more than half a month left, and a whole year ahead. Enjoy this wonderful time to the fullest!”
A forceful pressure surged from her hand, and before he could even feel more pain, his dislocated arm was snapped back into place. Tianxuan stared at him with a defiant gaze.
“Just you wait—I’ll rape you right here and now…”
As Tianxuan believed Xiao Yufan had no strength left to resist, she suddenly felt her wrist tightly restrained. Xiao Yufan’s entire body pressed against her—an unexpected burst of strength that startled her.
“You’re welcome to try. Let’s see who can make the other permanently lose their manhood first!”
Tianxuan knew that even if Xiao Yufan managed to unleash some strength, she could still easily overpower him. Yet in this charged moment, she hesitated, even instinctively puffing out her small chest slightly.
“I’m not into flat-chested airfields…”
Xiao Yufan instinctively clenched his thighs tightly, terrified of being crippled. His entire future happiness depended on it. He couldn’t understand why both Tianxuan and Yu Yihan were so violent, always threatening his most sensitive area.
“You’re the one with the flat chest—I’m just small, that’s all!”
A faint blush rose on Tianxuan’s face. Muttering softly after hearing Xiao Yufan’s words, her voice was barely audible—but it still reached his ears clearly. At the same time, Xiao Yufan gulped hard.
However, the waves of pain surging through his body quickly snapped him out of his fantasies. He had already exhausted all his strength just moments ago. Now, even standing upright felt like a luxury.
Collapsing heavily onto the ground, Xiao Yufan longed for a good night’s sleep. Having a beautiful woman constantly by his side might sound enjoyable, but under these circumstances, with Tianxuan of all people, it was anything but pleasant.
“One day, I swear I’ll surpass you and then crush you mercilessly. Don’t mistake my restraint for weakness—tigers don’t roar for no reason!”
Xiao Yufan’s twisted sense of injustice festered. He had made undeniable progress in these few days, yet he still felt powerless before Tianxuan. Still, he was confident—he would eventually defeat her.
As Xiao Yufan lay unconscious, a subtle flicker of reluctant sympathy passed across Tianxuan’s delicate face. She couldn’t understand why the young master of the Situ family had chosen to come to such a place. Yet as time passed and they spent more days together, she found herself growing fond of the time spent with Xiao Yufan…
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