Chapter 12: Vital Energy Birth, Fist Technique Initiation

Chapter 12: Vital Energy Birth, Fist Technique Initiation

Clap! Clap! Clap!

Zhou Xing, standing nearby, clapped his hands.

Jiang Ning smiled at him.

Zhou Xing's face lit up with a smile, "Jiang Shidi, you have an incredible learning ability. You've only just started today, yet your Five Beasts Fist is already so impressive."

Jiang Ning smiled slightly, "Senior Brother Zhou, you flatter me. I merely have a strong natural memory and photographic memory, just like copying a tiger to draw a cat!"

"So that's the case. Otherwise, it would be a bit discouraging for me!" Zhou Xing nodded, offering a gentle smile. Jiang Ning's response didn't surprise him.

Being able to execute such standard fist techniques on the first day of learning was primarily due to his exceptional memory and imitation skills.

This had nothing to do with martial talent.

No matter how high one's martial talent or insight might be, one still needed to memorize the fist techniques and movements and master the breathing techniques to showcase their natural talent and insight.

Therefore, in Zhou Xing's eyes, Jiang Ning's performance merely proved his extraordinary memory and learning abilities, far surpassing ordinary people, but nothing more.

Zhou Xing spoke up again, "However, even so, Jiang Shidi's talent is still formidable! At the very least, Jiang Shidi's starting point is far higher than that of ordinary people!"

Zhou Xing's expression suddenly turned a bit wistful, "I still remember how I spent three days and nights just to memorize the Five Beasts Fist Manual! I can't help but feel a bit envious of Jiang Shidi's talent!"

Jiang Ning smiled.

Zhou Xing continued, "The day is getting late, I should head back! Jiang Shidi, don't rush your practice, and don't overexert yourself."

Jiang Ning nodded, "Thank you for your concern, Senior Brother Zhou. I understand!"

Before leaving, Zhou Xing added, "Jiang Shidi, are you satisfied with the effects of the wild ginseng?"

"Yes!" Jiang Ning nodded.

"That's good!" Zhou Xing smiled and then walked towards the exit of the Martial Academy.

Outside the academy, a man dressed in black tight clothing with a long sword at his waist spoke up, "Young Master, why did you stay at the academy for so long today?"

Zhou Xing flashed his usual smile, "I saw a new disciple with great talent, so I stayed a little longer."

"Does that mean you're considering recruiting him?" the black-clothed man asked.

Zhou Xing shook his head, "My family business needs capable hands, but we prefer quality over quantity. Let's see if he can become a true disciple of the Martial Academy first. It's not easy for an ordinary person to achieve martial ascension."

"But didn't you say he has great talent? Can't he even pass the test?" the black-clothed man asked.

"It's hard to say," Zhou Xing replied. "From the way he was practicing just now, it's clear that he's relying on his exceptional memory, wanting to practice all five fist techniques. If he doesn't realize the difficulties early on, there's a high chance of failure, over ninety-five percent!"

"In that case, why doesn't Young Master give him some guidance?"

Zhou Xing shook his head, "Everyone has their own destiny. There's no need to interfere forcibly. It will only bring unnecessary troubles and resentment."

Inside the Martial Academy.

Jiang Ning imitated the Deer Resting technique described in the Fist Manual, breathing in a pattern of three short and one long, quietly restoring his stamina.

After a short while, as the effects of the wild ginseng coursed through his body, his energy and stamina replenished.

Then, he resumed his fist practice.

With the skill panel, each complete execution of the fist technique earned him one experience point.

And with ten experience points, he could achieve the initiation of the Five Beasts Fist.

This goal, so close and within reach, motivated Jiang Ning.

[Five Beasts Fist Experience Points +1]



After another round of practice, Jiang Ning rested for half an hour, allowing the residual medicinal effects to circulate within him.

When his energy and stamina were fully restored, he began the next session of fist practice.

[Five Beasts Fist Experience Points +1]



[Skills]: Five Beasts Fist (Initiation 6/10)



"I need four more rounds!" Jiang Ning felt increasingly excited as he watched the experience points rise on the panel.

Jiang Ning rested for half an hour. At this moment, the setting sun gradually descended.

In the afterglow of the sunset, he performed the complete Five Beasts Fist from start to finish once more.

Based on the memory of the demonstration by Wang Jin, he constantly corrected his movements, striving for a seamless execution.

Gradually, Jiang Ning's fist techniques became faster and smoother. The swinging of his fists caused his sleeves to flutter, creating a loud rustling sound in the air.

His fist techniques flowed with increasing ease.

He let out a refreshing and unrestrained light shout.

In that instant, his body, which had reached its limit, felt as if a burst of vital energy erupted from his chest, and just as he was about to exhaust his strength, he was suddenly revitalized as if drenched by a sweet rain, regaining some energy.

【Five Beasts Fist Experience Points +4】

Four experience points? Jiang Ning was secretly surprised.

Then, his attention was drawn to the changes within his body, and he felt a faint warm current emerging from his blood.

"This is it!"

His eyes widened.

Bathed in the last rays of the setting sun, Jiang Ning's eyes shone brightly, and he could clearly feel this warm current traveling through his body, like soaking in a hot spring, extremely comfortable.

"Could this be the Vital Energy Force mentioned in the Fist Script?" he asked himself.

"According to the Fist Script, cultivating the first strand of Vital Energy Force represents touching the essence of the Martial Path. It allows Vital Energy to empower the entire body, which is a necessary condition for Martial Dao Ascension."

He closed his eyes and quietly felt this warm current constantly flowing through his body, empowering his strength wherever it passed.

"This feeling! This feeling is so refreshing!"

His expression became slightly obsessed.

At this moment, he also understood why so many people in his previous life were addicted to fitness; the pleasure of physical enhancement was truly mesmerizing and intoxicating.

This was the first time he truly felt the pleasure of martial arts, and the pleasure of physical enhancement was more apparent than any fitness he had experienced in his previous life.

【Skills】: Five Beasts Fist (Entry 0/100)



Looking at his skill panel, Jiang Ning couldn't help but want to practice the fist technique again to vent his excitement. However, he understood that his body couldn't support it anymore.

Practicing the fist technique, too much or too little is not good! His body had already reached its limit, and if not for the burst of blood from his chest, he would have faced a state of exhaustion.

Jiang Ning took out a brocade box from his bosom, opened it, and took a look.

"I need to use it sparingly!"

He quickly closed the box and put it back at his waist.

"Scholarly Poverty, Martial Riches!"

At this moment, Jiang Ning deeply understood this saying.

For an entire afternoon, he could practice the Five Beasts Fist seven times, relying solely on that wild ginseng.

He knew that if he ate another piece of wild ginseng, his strength and energy would be restored, allowing him to practice the Five Beasts Fist one last time and reach the entry-level stage.

But he couldn't bear to use it.

After such a draining afternoon, even a whole piece of wild ginseng couldn't support him for long.

After regaining some strength, Jiang Ning thought for a moment and then set up his stance again.

This time, he wanted to do an experiment.

He wanted to test if a casual practice style could also increase the experience of the Five Beasts Fist.

The next moment, he performed the moves casually, and his breathing was also irregular, not following the breathing method of the Five Beasts Fist.

After a while, a figure in blue tight clothing walked out from the rear yard.

She opened her mouth slightly, and her voice clearly reached the ears of everyone in the front yard.

"The herbal soup is ready! You can go to the rear yard to collect it!"

Upon hearing this, everyone stopped their martial arts practice.

"Let's go! To the kitchen to get the herbal soup!" someone exclaimed excitedly.

After saying this, Li Qing looked at Jiang Ning, who was still practicing his punches.

Seeing Jiang Ning's relaxed posture and erratic breathing, she frowned.

"Junior Brother Jiang, you should also go to the rear yard to get the herbal soup!"

As she spoke, Jiang Ning's punching speed increased, and his breathing became more rapid.

Seeing this, Li Qing's frown deepened.

His movements were weak, and his breathing had no rhythm, appearing like child's play in her eyes.

After watching for a little while longer, she shook her head slightly and turned to leave.

Jiang Ning also sped up and finished practicing the fist technique.

After finishing the set, he stood there, originally planning to wait for a few breaths, but no experience points acquisition prompt appeared.

"It really doesn't work!"

He confirmed his guess.

The next moment, Jiang Ning quickly headed towards the rear yard to get the herbal soup.

After eating the wild ginseng given by Zhou Xing and witnessing its powerful effects, he now took the herbal soup mentioned by Wang Jin even more seriously.

(End of Chapter)

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