"That's great!" Tom smiled and said. He then asked, "Brother Fade, what's my problem?"
"There are a lot of problems. I've had a rough look and there are more than 20," Fade stated calmly.
Hearing this, Tom was shocked and asked, "More than 20 problems? Brother Fade, you didn't say that to scare me, did you?"
"You don't believe me? Then I'll show you one by one." Fade raised his eyebrows and pointed out Tom's problems. He explained the reasons and the ways to improve either.
After listening to him, Tom was completely convinced. He rushed to the side to practice and memorized all the problems that needed to be improved.
Not long after, he came over with two bottles of water, with sweat dripping down from his head.
Handing Fade a bottle, Tom sat down next to him and said, "Brother Fade, thank you so much."
Fade unscrewed the bottle cap, took a sip, and replied, "Oh, shut it! You don't have to say that to me."
"By the way, what's going on with this Martial Arts
Contest? Why haven't I heard of it?" Fade asked.
Tom rolled his eyes at him, "Brother Fade, you've already reached the peak. Sure enough, you won't care about the martial artists at the foot of the mountain."
"This time, the Martial Arts Contest was organized by Chanvor District. There are also some clans and families supporting it. It is mainly a group contest between the martial arts centers. All kinds of cultivation methods, martial arts techniques, and resources will be rewarded to the martial artists who obtain good ranks. There may even be a chance for the participants to be chosen and accepted into the clans and families," Tom explained.
"I see!" Fade nodded slightly and smiled, "If you're lacking in cultivation methods and martial arts techniques, I have..."
Before he could finish, Tom waved his hand and interrupted him, "Brother Fade, there is no need!"
"Brother Fade, it's not that I'm lofty or something. I just feel that personal efforts are important in martial arts practice. If there's too much external aid, we will lose the core of practicing martial arts. I don't think that such a martial artist will be strong even if his level is high." "What's more, the kind of excitement and sense of accomplishment when I work hard and make progress step by step with everyone are my motivations too. If I take everything for free, perhaps I won't be so interested in martial arts anymore," he added.
Tom scratched his head in embarrassment and asked, "Brother Fade, am I a little stupid?"
"Nope!" Fade shook his head and studied him seriously, "I was wrong. I just wanted to help you, but I didn't think that much."
"You're right. On the path of martial arts, one must have a foundation. After all, external objects are just superficial. If a person's spirit can't move forward courageously, then martial arts can't progress either," he continued.
"Now, I'm glad that you can think like this."
"Thank you, Brother Fade. I'm more confident now with your words," Tom said with a smile.
Fade added, "Of course, if there is something you can't solve, don't try to force yourself. You must let me when things go sideways."
"Don't worry, Brother Fade. I'm not old fashioned. If I can't beat him, I will ask for help!" Tom chuckled.
Later, Fade returned to the hotel while Tom remained to practice in the Taekwondo Center.
Scott couldn't wait any longer in the hotel. He didn't wait for Fade to sit down and straight away pulled him out of the door. "Brother Fade, let me take you out to eat something delicious," he exclaimed.
Fade was speechless for a moment, but he didn't ask anything. He got in the car with Scott and then departed in haste.
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