Benjamin Sullivan, standing to the side, said a bit awkwardly, “I’ve met Sarah Bolton a few times too. She seems fairly well-mannered and looks quite nice. According to Ashley, she’s also kept herself clean at school. I originally wanted to introduce her to you, so you wouldn’t be cooped up in the martial arts school all day and get sick from it. I didn’t expect…”

“It’s fine.”

Grace Thompson replied.

In the future, once he had achieved mastery and made a name for himself, he would have a good talk with Edward Reed and Charlotte Foster. As for the other students at Hanyang University?

He figured he’d never have any further dealings with them.

Naturally, he wouldn’t waste any emotional energy on them either.

“Grace Thompson? Benjamin Sullivan? You’re here too?”

At this moment, a crisp voice called out.

Right after, a girl with a ponytail, dressed in a red and white tracksuit, looking youthful and vibrant like a student, Coral, walked over.

Beside her was another young woman in a yellow dress, with straight bangs and long hair cascading over her shoulders.

Not only were her features delicate, but she also exuded a gentle and graceful aura. As soon as she arrived, the whole main hall seemed to brighten up a bit, and quite a few customers in the shop couldn’t help but glance over.

“Yubai is treating us to a meal.”

Grace Thompson said.

“Mind if we share a table?”

Coral said openly.

Grace Thompson looked at Benjamin Sullivan.

Benjamin Sullivan couldn’t help but glance a few more times at the girl in the yellow dress. “Of course, your friend…”

“It’s fine.”

Coral glanced at the girl. “Yingying? It’s more lively with more people. We can order more dishes and try more flavors without worrying about waste. What do you think?”

“Alright.”

The girl smiled gently at Benjamin Sullivan, Grace Thompson, and the others. “Sorry to intrude.”

“No, not at all, please have a seat.”

Benjamin Sullivan said quickly.

Coral, not the least bit shy, pulled out a chair and sat down, then introduced, “This is my best friend, Jessica Harris.”

Benjamin Sullivan also introduced everyone.

As soon as they sat down, Coral started chatting directly with Grace Thompson.

“Grace Thompson, I can tell your punching power is much stronger than before. Your vitality must have broken 20, right?”

“It has.”

Grace Thompson replied.

“You’ve improved so fast. But with how hard you train, you deserve it.”

“No choice. Since I’m in this line of work, I have to put in more effort.”

“You’re really suited for this path.”

Coral nodded in agreement.

She had seen his training over the past month. Even though Grace Thompson was just picking up the martial arts he’d left behind, his rate of progress was astonishing.

There was only one explanation.

He was extremely talented to begin with.

“Isn’t next week the biannual martial arts qualification exam? You can get the Level 1 certificate, right? Or are you going straight for Level 2?”

“Going straight for Level 2.”

Grace Thompson replied.

If it weren’t for the rule that you could only skip one level at most, he’d want to go straight for Level 3.

That would be the intermediate title.

But it didn’t matter.

With his current progress, in another half year, he could go straight for the associate senior title.

But his words left Coral stunned for a moment, then she couldn’t help but say, “I was joking! You’re really going for it!? You’re actually taking the Level 2 assistant martial artist exam?”

“Yes.”

Grace Thompson replied.

“You…”

Coral’s good mood vanished instantly.

“Level 2!?”

Benjamin Sullivan stared wide-eyed at Grace Thompson. “You’re already taking the Level 2 assistant martial artist exam?”

“Yeah, isn’t it just to fulfill the contract obligations Director Fang signed as soon as possible?”

Grace Thompson said with a smile.

“Be honest, are you planning to take the intermediate title in another half year?”

Coral stared at Grace Thompson.

“Who knows what’ll happen in half a year.”

Grace Thompson waved his hand. “Alright, maybe others aren’t interested in this topic. Let’s change it.”

“I’m interested.”

Jessica Harris blinked. “The Level 2 martial artist title is really valuable. For you to pass it at such a young age is truly impressive.”

Ashley Turner also stared blankly at Grace Thompson, as if wanting to say something.

But thinking of the earlier awkwardness, she couldn’t quite get the words out.

Grace Thompson shook his head.

He didn’t think there was any point in continuing this topic.

His original intention for practicing martial arts was never to pursue fame and success, but for himself—for the great desire of life, to break the limits of the human body, to completely overcome illness, accidents, and natural or man-made disasters.

In the future…

He also wanted to see just how strong humans could become, and where the end of this journey of life truly lay.

As for other things, like money and status, those were just side benefits of this goal.

Good to have.

If not, he wouldn’t force it.

At this moment, Coral suddenly said, “Master has recently realized that the martial arts school business is really profitable and is planning to expand enrollment. How about you take charge of the school?”

“Me? Isn’t Master Miller in charge?”

“After expanding enrollment, the school will be divided into an inner and outer section. The inner section is for disciples, the outer for students. Master Miller will manage the inner section, and you’ll manage the outer…”

Coral looked Grace Thompson up and down.

One meter seventy-eight tall…

A bit short, but just right for a martial artist.