Chapter 1: The Birth of an Heir
Chapter 1: The Birth of an Heir
The snow fell heavily, blanketing the ground in a layer of frost, transforming the world into a landscape of silver and white.
In the bustling town, people hurried through the streets, most wrapped in thick cotton coats. Occasionally, someone in thin clothing would shiver violently, their teeth chattering in the biting cold.
In a secluded courtyard, a young man, clad in light clothing, practiced his boxing routine in the snow. Each punch was powerful and forceful, with a mist of white vapor rising from his head, a sight that was both mysterious and awe-inspiring.
After a long while, he finished his routine. His mind flickered, and his eyes seemed to see something that others could not.
...
Name: Gu Qingfeng
Age: 22/80
Realm: Initial Skin Tempering
Martial Art: Mountain-Crushing Fist (Beginner)
"Seems like it’ll take more than a short while to achieve minor mastery in the Mountain-Crushing Fist!"
The young man shook his head slightly.
His name was Gu Qingfeng. Until the age of sixteen, he was just like any other ordinary person. But at sixteen, he suddenly awakened with the memories of his past life, giving him an additional lifetime of knowledge.
Upon realizing that he was in a world of chaos, where traditional systems of etiquette and order had collapsed, Gu Qingfeng understood that only strength could ensure his survival in this world.
So, he used up all his family’s meager resources to join a martial arts school, becoming an apprentice and learning the Mountain-Crushing Fist.
Although this martial art was only a beginner-level technique, it was enough for Gu Qingfeng for the time being.
Unfortunately, his natural talent was average.
After several years at the school, he still couldn’t master the Mountain-Crushing Fist. Eventually, due to his inability to pay the tuition, he was forced to leave the school and eventually settled in the town.
It wasn’t until a year ago that Gu Qingfeng finally managed to master the beginner level of the Mountain-Crushing Fist. At that moment, he discovered a unique ability that had come with him from his past life—a simple attribute panel.
The panel displayed his basic stats and nothing more. Despite numerous attempts to uncover its hidden functions, he found nothing. Over time, he gave up on the idea, considering it nothing more than a decorative feature.
But then, something unexpected happened.
A new line of text appeared next to the unchanged attribute panel.
"Your first heir has been born (one-time trigger)!"
"Reward: 1 Enhancement Point!"
"Reward: 10 Blood Qi Pills!"
The sudden change left Gu Qingfeng stunned, as if he had witnessed something truly unbelievable.
The attribute panel now had two sections: one with the new message and the other with his original stats.
However, the original attribute panel had also undergone some changes.
...
Name: Gu Qingfeng
Age: 22/80
Realm: Initial Skin Tempering
Martial Art: Mountain-Crushing Fist (Beginner)
Enhancement Points: 1
As Gu Qingfeng’s gaze fell on the Enhancement Point, information about its function naturally surfaced in his mind.
Enhancement Point!
As the name suggested, it was used to enhance martial arts techniques.
With this in mind, Gu Qingfeng tried focusing his thoughts on using the Enhancement Point on the Mountain-Crushing Fist.
Instantly, the Mountain-Crushing Fist transformed from the beginner level to the minor mastery level.
Then, before he could react, a surge of powerful blood qi energy erupted from his body, and his skin became even tougher, as if undergoing a significant transformation.
Following that, the memories of mastering the Mountain-Crushing Fist flooded his mind, each scene vivid and clear, as if he had practiced it a thousand times.
When he looked at his attribute panel again, Gu Qingfeng noticed that his cultivation level had directly advanced from the initial stage of Skin Tempering to the intermediate stage.
"Breakthrough!"
His face lit up with joy.
Only at this moment did Gu Qingfeng truly appreciate the incredible usefulness of his attribute panel. After years of arduous practice, he had barely reached the initial stage of the Mountain-Crushing Fist. Now, with just a few enhancement points, he had advanced all the way to the intermediate stage, elevating his cultivation to the intermediate level of Skin Tempering.
In a small place like Lin County, the intermediate stage of Skin Tempering was no small feat.
Then, Gu Qingfeng discovered that there was now an item slot below his attribute panel, and the Blood Qi Pill was listed among the rewards.
With a thought, a green bottle appeared before his eyes.
Acting quickly, Gu Qingfeng grabbed the bottle and unscrewed the cap, releasing a rich, fragrant aroma. Inside the bottle were the corresponding pills.
Blood Qi Pill!
Taking it can enhance a martial artist's blood qi and aid in cultivation.
Gu Qingfeng had heard about such pills during his time at the martial arts academy, but he had never actually seen one.
After putting the pills away, Gu Qingfeng continued to study his "Golden Finger."
From the information in the panel and his own changes, he could confirm that his "Golden Finger" seemed to be related to his descendant bloodline.
"The first thing I need to do is find my son!"
Gu Qingfeng thought to himself.
Finding his son wasn't difficult, as he had only been intimate with one woman since arriving in this world. Although she wasn't from Lin County, it wasn't a problem.
After a brief cleanup, Gu Qingfeng packed his belongings and left the courtyard he had been renting for a long time.
...
Ten days later, Gu Qingfeng returned to Lin County.
But this time, he had a baby in his arms.
During those ten days, Gu Qingfeng had traveled through countless mountains and rivers to find his child. When he arrived, he found that the mother had died from complications during childbirth. Only an elderly couple remained, and they were unable to care for the infant, planning to abandon it.
Gu Qingfeng was saddened by the woman's death.
Although they had little emotional connection and their encounter was due to an accident, he couldn't remain indifferent upon hearing the news of her death.
He gave most of the silver he had to the elderly couple and then left with the child.
The baby was a boy, and Gu Qingfeng named him Gu Yang.
Back in Lin County, Gu Qingfeng began to worry about how to care for the infant.
After all, he had no experience in raising a child. This was his first time having a descendant in both of his lives.
There was another problem: his silver was almost depleted.
If he didn't solve the money issue, he wouldn't be able to provide for the child, let alone himself.
With this in mind, Gu Qingfeng took a deep breath, as if making a decision, and left with the baby.
This time, he went to a martial arts academy.
"Hello, my name is Gu Qingfeng. I was wondering if your academy is hiring instructors?"
"Instructors?"
The academy staff member scrutinized the young man, especially noting the baby in his arms, which made his expression all the more peculiar.
"Of course, we can hire instructors, but there is one requirement: you must be at least at the intermediate stage of Skin Tempering."
Upon hearing this, Gu Qingfeng's face immediately lit up with confidence.
(End of Chapter)
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