Chapter 11: Mastery of Tiger Form Fist
Chapter 11: Mastery of Tiger Form Fist (Please Keep Reading)
After Guo Heng left.
Jiang Tao collected the remaining Energy Brew bottles from the table and handed half to Lin Qi.
"This Energy Brew costs 20 yuan per bottle. It rapidly replenishes lost trace elements and restores stamina."
"I'd never afford this myself. Turns out being a bit shameless pays off."
"You're the one who taught me that line, Lin Qi."
Jiang Tao chuckled, his bruised face unable to suppress his happiness.
"That's true, but few people actually follow through."
As Lin Qi spoke, the two left the Martial Arts Training Hall and walked toward the exit of Crimson Vault Martial Arts Pavilion.
At the entrance, a sleek black luxury car with aerodynamic curves pulled up before them.
The rear window rolled down, revealing Guo Heng's cold face.
"Forgot to add Weixun."
Minutes later, watching the car disappear into the distance.
Lin Qi and Jiang Tao sat at the entrance of Crimson Vault Martial Arts Pavilion, sighing.
"That's the Starry Sky 9 model. Over a million Xia Kingdom Currency for one car."
"Completely unimaginable for us poor folks."
"I checked up on Guo Heng. He studies at No.1 High School, top ten in his grade, and from a wealthy family. A true golden boy."
"They say he even has an older sister who awakened a Special Ability. The whole family are geniuses."
Jiang Tao rubbed his sore arm with a wistful sound.
"A Special Ability awakening? Those are the kind of geniuses you only see on TV!"
Lin Qi put down his Energy Brew, his heart stirring.
With the invasion of otherworldly beasts, the descent of Disaster Beasts, the rise of martial arts, and the release of Primordial Energy, humanity's genetic shackles had been broken.
A rare few with extraordinary talent could awaken Special Abilities, much like the supernatural powers from old cultivation novels.
However, unlike countless mystical powers, Special Abilities numbered only dozens, all tied to natural elements.
Like: Metal, Wood, Water, Fire, Earth, Wind, Thunder, Ice, Light, and Psychoflux Wielder...
According to news reports, those who awakened Special Abilities underwent secondary physical development, unlocking their body's treasures and dramatically enhancing their physical potential and cultivation speed.
Even their mastery of martial techniques differed from ordinary practitioners. While commoners trained Five Elements Boxing, these elites practiced the Five Elements Fist.
With enhanced martial talent and the ability to wield natural forces, they became dual cultivators of body and spirit, unmatched by ordinary people.
In battle, they could fight both up close and at range, practically invincible.
Lin Qi sighed. Those who awakened Special Abilities were truly the pinnacle geniuses of Blue Planet.
They were the seeds with potential to become Nine Realm Titleholder Martial Artists.
"Such geniuses are too distant from us. In our entire Cang Province, fewer than five awaken Special Abilities each year."
"We should focus on the present. Let's get our injuries checked and buy some medicine."
"First, let's make it into the Elite Class."
Jiang Tao shook his head.
Lin Qi nodded, still feeling soreness in his body.
...
10:30 PM
Lin Qi opened his apartment door and saw his mother Fang Huiyi sitting in the living room, pale-faced as she took her medication. The stifling air caused sweat to bead on her forehead.
"You're back, Xiaoqi?"
"Your face..."
Fang Huiyi noticed the bruises on Lin Qi's face, her expression turning anxious.
"It's nothing. I just got into a scuffle during work."
Lin Qi smiled, brushing it off as he explained his part-time job.
"This job pays well—2,000 yuan per shift. Don't worry about me..."
After a few brief words, Lin Qi retreated to his room.
Removing his shoes, his toes peeked through holes in his socks.
"Looks like I need new socks again."
He tossed the worn socks into the trash bin, sighing inwardly.
Minutes later, after washing up, he returned to his bedroom, enjoying the cool breeze from the electric fan.
Opening his backpack, he pulled out a jar of Healing Balm.
"Hiss~"
Gritting his teeth against the pain, he applied the balm to his bruises, rubbing vigorously until his skin warmed.
"Thankfully, nothing serious. Won't affect my training, just uncomfortable."
After finishing, he lay on his bed, recalling his sparring session and analyzing his techniques.
...
In the master bedroom, Fang Huiyi suddenly spoke in the darkness:
"It's all my fault. If not for me, Xiaoqi wouldn't need to work part-time."
"Seeing those bruises on his face... it breaks my heart."
"We've spent all our savings on my treatment. Without enough Primordial Energy replenishment, your cultivation has regressed—from Third Realm to Second Realm."
"We've already borrowed a million yuan from your brother's family and taken a 500,000 yuan bank loan."
"Next year is Lin Lin's senior year too. More expenses coming. I feel terrible for them."
"Every day you work desperately, paying loans, buying medicine, maintaining household expenses. Xiaoqi gets almost nothing."
"I'm sorry Xiaoqi got stuck with a mother like me."
"Thankfully, we'll be free in about a year."
Fang Huiyi's voice cracked, tears streaming down.
"Don't talk like that."
Lin Zhen suddenly spoke. In the darkness, his eyes gleamed with determination as he looked at Fang Huiyi.
"Though life is hard, at least we're still a family. That's happiness enough."
"You wouldn't believe how many envy our family."
"With Disaster Beasts ravaging the world, countless families have been destroyed. At least we're still together."
"Your brother is your only blood relative. If he won't help you, who will?"
"One day at a time. Your health will improve."
"Promise me you won't say such things again."
Fang Huiyi remained silent for a moment before replying softly, "Alright."
"I've hidden my illness from Xiaoqi. When should I tell him?"
Lin Zhen exhaled, rising to open the curtain and gaze at the moonlit night.
"Xiaoqi has always been smart, much more mature than he appears. He probably already suspects."
"He was a prodigy since childhood, even if his later cultivation progress seemed ordinary."
"I believe he'll eventually shine brilliantly."
"I'll tell him when the time comes."
"Alright."
...
Time passed quickly. The entire senior year was immersed in an intense martial arts training atmosphere.
Many classmates noticed Wu Kang suddenly started frequently guiding students in stance training and Five Elements Boxing.
Soon, they realized he only guided those who had submitted application forms.
This revelation caused widespread regret. If they had submitted applications too, they could have received guidance. It felt like missing out on a fortune.
Meanwhile, with abundant resources and exceptional martial talent, Lin Qi's progress was explosive.
One day in the Martial Arts Classroom:
"Huff~"
"Thud~"
Lin Qi intensified his breathing, his body burning with heat as sweat poured from his vigorous movements.
The air vibrated with crisp sonic booms, thick Vital Energy surging with his bulging veins.
His tiger-claw fists roared like a ferocious tiger hunting prey.
"Not enough. Still missing something."
Lin Qi kept punching, feeling Tiger Form Fist was on the verge of mastery but eluded him.
White Tiger Emerges!
Famished Tiger Devours!
White Tiger Presents the Claw!
...
He repeated the techniques endlessly, his mind flashing through Tiger Form Fist's key points.
He recalled Red Emperor's words: "Practice a million times, and its meaning will reveal itself."
Keep training, and eventually, the truth will emerge.
His mind sharpened.
To master bone-forging courage—bones are the foundation of bravery. Courage arises from bones. Without bone support, courage cannot exist.
Eyes fierce, palms striking, embracing the head while advancing safely through the Five Elements. The waist commands, the dantian exerts force.
[Through diligent training, Templatefusion Rate +1%]
[Name: Lin Qi (17)]
[Template: Erlang Shen Yang Jian]
[Fusion Rate: 1%→2%]
...
Suddenly, Lin Qi trembled. Tiger Form Fist's secrets surfaced in his mind as his techniques transformed.
Leaping forward with a crouching stance, energy surged to his fingertips!
His body relaxed, then explosive power erupted from his tiger claws.
"Roar~"
Energy surged to his abdomen, involuntarily releasing a tiger's roar.
[You've gained new insight into Tiger Form Fist. Fist Techniques breakthrough to Mastery. Fist Techniques +2%]
[Mastery of Fist Techniques has tempered your body. Vital Energy Stat +0.15]
[Name: Lin Qi (17)]
[Vital Energy Stat: 5.82→5.97]
[Fist Techniques: First Realm 89%→91%]
...
"Huff~"
Lin Qi ended his stance, looking at his status panel with a slight smile.
"Finally mastered Tiger Form Fist!"
(End of Chapter)
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