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Chapter 10: Unexpected Gain
Chapter 10: Unexpected Gain
Jiang Ning spread out his stance in the courtyard, instantly recalling in his mind the Five Beasts Fist he had just learned from Master Wang.
In an instant, the scene from before came vividly back in front of him, again, the eyes of Master Wang.
been been been!
the excitement spread in,.
the Five Beasts Fist!
appeared before him in a flash of realization.
"Excellent! The effectiveness of the martial arts I taught you is truly remarkable!" Jiang Ning thought with a mix of joy and satisfaction.
Immediately, he began to practice the Five Beasts Fist according to the images in his mind, matching the breathing techniques as recorded in the manual.
Master Wang, watching J iang Ning practice, nodded his head slightly, repeatedly.
Although J iang Ning's current form was extremely clumsy and resembled a cat painting by a tiger, it was enough to be satisfactory.
For J iang Ning's every move and stance, even if they were clumsy, he was on the right path.
In J iang Ning's hands, it took the time of burning a stick of incense to complete the practice of the Five Beasts Fist.
At this moment, his chest heaved like a fan blowing, and his body was drenched in sweat.
After a half hour of practicing the fist, he had reached his physical limit. If not for the determined will, he would have stopped practicing long ago.
But he could faintly feel that despite his weakness, his body seemed to grow stronger, and his arms were filled with more power.
【Five Beasts Fist Experience +1】
【Skill】: Five beasts fist (Rank 1/10)
When J iang Ning saw the familiar prompt in front of him, a smile appeared on his tired face.
"Great! Truly great!" Master Wang nodded in approval, repeatedly.
Panting for breath, J iang Ning said, "All this is thanks to Master's guidance!"
Master Wang nodded slightly, "You have indeed memorized it all! It seems you did not lie to me just now, you really have the gift of a photographic memory!"
He then sighed with emotion, "With your talent, you should go take the imperial exams and gain a title! That is the path most suited for you."
J iang Ning opened his mouth, "Teacher, the current state of the world is clear to you. Without a bit of martial arts under your belt, if any misfortune befalls you, you won't have the means to protect yourself!"
Master Wang, upon hearing this, nodded in agreement, "This is the truth, the current state of the world requires learning martial arts! Your thoughts are indeed correct!"
He waved his hand, "Once you practice the fist techniques, it's not a small amount of damage to the source of your body. Go rest well, and before you leave, go to the kitchen to get a bowl of medicinal soup. Tomorrow, we have lunch at the Martial Academy! Remember, practicing the fist is like singing songs at night, too much of it can hurt the body's source."
"Thank you, teacher, thank you for your teachings! I understand!" J iang Ning bowed with a joyful expression.
"Do not thank me! Since you paid tuition, I will be responsible for your lunch for six months, saving you the trouble of running back and forth, wasting time. As for dinner, you will go home after drinking the medicinal soup." Master Wang waved his hand, "You may step down now! Do not disturb me while I sleep!"
"Yes!" J iang Ning bowed and retreated.
After J iang Ning retreated from the courtyard, Master Wang turned to the woman beside him, "Li Qing, what do you think of him?"
"Quite promising!" the woman nodded slightly, "He has potential!"
"Oh? Then I will be watching closely!" Master Wang chuckled, lying in his wicker chair.
On the other side.
As Jiang Ning's figure just appeared in the front courtyard, a man came forward to greet him.
There he was, dressed in a green robe, with a topknot of hair, a dignified appearance that immediately revealed his noble birth.
"Brother, you are the disciple who joined the Martial academy today?" the man in the green robe greeted J iang Ning with a raised hand.
"Indeed!" J iang Ning also returned the gesture, "May I ask who you are, brother?"
"Ah!" the man in the green robe smiled slightly and introduced himself, "I am Zhou Xing, you can call me Zhou Shixiong."
J iang Ning instantly understood, "I am J iang Ning, I have met Zhou Shixiong!"
"Originally from the outer city!" Zhou Xing smiled, "I wonder which family in the city J iang Ning comes from?"
"From the outer city!" J iang Ning answered truthfully.
"From the outer city!" upon hearing these words, Zhou Xing did not show a look of disdain but instead showed enthusiasm, "To be able to gather enough silver to enter our Cang Lang Martial academy from the outer city, it must have been a hard journey, I am quite impressed."
As his words fell, he felt in his waist, in the next moment, he took out a brocade box from his sleeve.
"Since I am the elder brother, meeting a younger brother for the first time, and coincidentally starting martial arts practice, I will gift you a wild ginseng. In the days to come, we must become closer as brothers."
(The chapter ends here)
Zhou Xing took out a red rectangular brocade box from his bosom and presented it to Jiang Ning.
Jiang Ning's eyes widened in surprise at the sight.
"Take it, Jiang Xiao Shidi!" Zhou Xing smiled warmly.
Jiang Ning accepted the gift without hesitation.
"Thank you, Shixiong!"
"As fellow Shixiongs, we are like family. No need to be so formal!" Zhou Xing waved his hand, his demeanor relaxed.
He then added, "I won't disturb you further, Jiang Xiao Shidi. I'm off to visit Master Wang. Study the fist techniques well, and if you pass Master Wang's test to become a true disciple of the Martial Academy, I'll treat you to a drink until you're drunk!"
"Alright!" Jiang Ning replied.
"Zhou Shixiong is so generous! Giving away ginseng like this!"
"Indeed! Among all the Shixiongs in the Martial Academy, Zhou Shixiong is the most righteous."
"That's true. He's also the most amiable, never showing disdain or contempt, even to us disciples from the outer city."
After Zhou Xing left, Jiang Ning overheard the whispers around him, and he began to understand.
"Zhou Xing does have a reputation for being generous and righteous. In this world, he's a smart one!" Jiang Ning muttered to himself.
He then opened the red box in his hand and saw a ten-centimeter-long ginseng root lying inside.
"Truly generous. A ginseng like this would cost ten to twenty silver ingots!" Jiang Ning marveled, "I wonder where this Zhou Shixiong comes from?"
Jiang Ning promptly plucked a few strands of ginseng whiskers, about a tenth of the root, and placed them in his mouth, slowly chewing.
He had just practiced the Five Animal Fist along with the breathing technique, and his body was now exhausted, drenched in sweat.
But as he swallowed the chewed ginseng whiskers, he felt his body gradually regaining strength.
"It's indeed a good thing! No wonder they say 'poor in academics, rich in martial arts'!"
Jiang Ning carefully placed the box containing the ginseng at his waist.
Sensing his body's recovering strength, Jiang Ning went to the nearby well and drank the cool well water.
Suddenly, a roar sounded in his ear, like a thunderclap.
Jiang Ning looked up and saw the King of Beasts, who had been sleeping in the iron cage, now awake, roaring ferociously at the crowd.
"Jiang Shidi, see that? This tiger was personally captured by Principal Wang. By observing this tiger, you can comprehend the divine and physical aspects of the Tiger Form. If you can comprehend the divine, you'll achieve mastery in the fist technique. If you can achieve mastery within six months, it'll prove your understanding is sufficient, and you'll be qualified to become a true disciple of the Martial Academy, gaining access to its core heritage!"
A woman's voice, slightly ethereal, sounded in his ear.
Without turning, Jiang Ning knew it was Li Qing, the senior sister who had just spoken, dressed in a blue martial attire.
He nodded, understanding her words.
"Senior Sister, if that's the case, does it mean most people in the Martial Academy specialize in the Tiger Form?"
"That's right! The Tiger Form emphasizes explosive power. It's not only a good practice method but also a suitable technique for combat." Li Qing affirmed Jiang Ning's statement and continued, "So I also suggest you focus on the Tiger Form. Since you were neither born rich nor noble, becoming a true disciple of the Martial Academy can change your future destiny!"
As they talked, Jiang Ning felt his strength gradually recovering, and in this short time, he had already regained much of it.
"The medicinal effects of this ginseng are truly powerful!" Jiang Ning marveled again, feeling the changes within him.
"You ate the ginseng Zhou Xing gave you?" Li Qing suddenly asked.
"Yes! How did you know, Senior Sister?"
"Your face is red, your heartbeat is faster, and there's rising heat at the top of your head. These are signs of a nourishing medicine!"
"Senior Sister, is this okay?"
"It's fine. Zhou Xing's family is in the herb business, so this is authentic ginseng. It's a bit nourishing for someone who hasn't started martial arts training yet. You need to digest it through practicing fist techniques! With the medicinal power of ginseng, you can practice freely without harming your body's fundamental essence." Li Qing explained.
Hearing this, Jiang Ning felt relieved.
"Senior Sister, then I'll go and practice to digest it!"
Li Qing stepped back, making space.
She added, "Jiang Shidi, it's best to focus solely on the Tiger Form. This way, you'll have a chance to comprehend the divine and physical aspects of the tiger within six months, achieving the realm of mastery in the Tiger Form."
Chapter end
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