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Chapter 25: Seeking Guidance
Chapter 25: Seeking Guidance
Standing before a 150-pound stone lock, Jiang Ning took a deep breath, adjusting his state.
Jiang Ning's palm firmly gripped the handle of the stone lock, and as he exerted force, the muscles of his right arm immediately bulged, the muscle fibers becoming more pronounced.
With his power, the stone lock suddenly lifted off the ground.
Witnessing this, Cheng Ran's eyes flashed with a peculiar expression.
"I recall that Jiang Shidi has only practiced martial arts for four days! Yet, his physique has already improved to this extent, capable of lifting a 150-pound stone lock. Remarkable!"
Jiang Ning slowly lowered the stone lock and then spoke, "Senior Brother Cheng, you flatter me! Even ordinary farmers can lift stone locks weighing 200 pounds. What's so impressive about me lifting a 150-pound one?"
"It's not the same!" Cheng Ran shook his head earnestly. "Jiang Shidi, at first glance, you seem like someone who doesn't work hard and lacks discipline. Now, even if we count the full four days of martial arts training, your physique and vitality have improved so significantly that you can lift a 150-pound stone lock. It's evident that your martial talent is exceptional!"
As Cheng Ran spoke, he shook his head, his emotions filled with admiration.
Then, he asked, "Jiang Shidi, you must have entered the beginner level of Five Beasts Fist several days ago, right?"
Jiang Ning nodded, not denying it. "Senior Brother Cheng is indeed correct!"
Cheng Ran smiled. "Of course! But it's not hard to see! For Jiang Shidi to lift a 150-pound stone lock, it's evident that your vital energy has already been condensed, and with that, you've naturally entered the beginner level of fist techniques!"
At this point, Cheng Ran's face showed a hint of regret.
"Jiang Shidi has only been training for a few days, yet you've already achieved the beginner level in all five forms of the Five Beasts Fist. It seems that your martial talent is truly exceptional, surpassing both mine and Xiao Peng's."
"It's a pity you started martial arts training so late! If Jiang Shidi had started a year or two earlier, by now, you'd probably have become the teacher's direct disciple, ascending in the martial path. Instead, you're joining the Inspection Bureau naturally, completing the leap over the Dragon Gate. How could Xiao Peng have such an opportunity to be so boastful?"
As he spoke, Cheng Ran shook his head repeatedly.
Jiang Ning smiled but didn't say more.
He released the 150-pound stone lock from his grasp.
Through this test with the stone lock, he had a rough idea of his current strength.
It was approximately 170 to 180 pounds.
Lifting the 150-pound stone lock wasn't a significant burden for him, and he felt he still had some strength left, though not much. However, adding another 20 to 30 pounds wouldn't be too difficult!
"After practicing the fist techniques for just a few days, my physique has improved so much. The martial path in this world is truly remarkable!" Jiang Ning was very satisfied. "Now, my Five Beasts Fist has reached the Proficient level. With each practice, I can condense two strands of vital energy, doubling my efficiency compared to before!"
"The speed of tempering my physique will also greatly increase! With three months left, there's still enough time. After all, if I can break through my fist technique once more and reach the Minor Success level, the efficiency of condensing vital energy will further improve."
At this moment, Cheng Ran seemed to be filled with renewed energy.
"Jiang Shidi, I can't afford to be discouraged here. I must achieve Great Achievement in my fist technique. I want to become Master Wang Jin's direct disciple. I want to defeat Xiao Peng and become a member of the Inspection Bureau. If I can't do that, I'll have no choice but to return home and inherit my family's thousand-acre fertile land!"
Inherit a thousand acres of fertile land!
Jiang Ning: "..."
A wealthy family!
Even a thousand acres of land is worth more than ten thousand taels of silver!
Moreover, the 'thousand acres' he mentioned might not be just a mere thousand.
A landlord!
Jiang Ning silently mocked him in his mind.
After lunch.
Jiang Ning practiced the Five Beasts Fist once more, finishing the last remaining ginseng. He no longer wasted time and devoted himself fully to practicing the fist techniques.
【Five Beasts Fist Experience Points +1】
【Five Beasts Fist Experience Points +1】
【Five Beasts Fist Experience Points +2】
【.】
For the entire afternoon, he practiced the fist technique ten times. Each time he practiced, two strands of vital energy force condensed within his body.
During these ten sessions, there were two instances where the Five Beasts Fist experience points increased by two.
【Skill】: Five Beasts Fist (Proficient 13/200)
The others had already set off to collect the herbal soup, and Jiang Ning was panting heavily.
After turning off the Skill Panel, he clenched his fists again, feeling the vital energy force surge through his body, directly flowing into his right arm.
In the next moment.
"Vital energy force can now circulate through half of my right arm. When Brother was at his peak, his vital energy could flow through all four limbs. This means my current vital energy strength is about one-eighth of Brother's peak."
Feeling the changes within his body, Jiang Ning nodded in satisfaction.
"At this rate of improvement, it won't take many days for my strength to catch up with Brother's! This Skill Panel is indeed amazing! If the Five Beasts Fist can break through to the Minor Mastery Realm, the total amount of vital energy force condensed with each practice session will definitely be greater."
"Unfortunately!" Jiang Ning shook his head slightly, sighing softly.
"Now that the wild ginseng is completely used up, without such potent herbs to aid me, even with the rich diet provided by the martial academy, I will have to reduce the frequency of practicing the Five Beasts Fist by half."
Thinking about this, Jiang Ning furrowed his brow.
A single wild ginseng is worth over ten to twenty taels of silver. How can I get so much silver while I am here in the martial academy?
Ten taels of silver is equivalent to the living expenses of an ordinary family for three to four months.
Its purchasing power in my previous life would be about ten thousand yuan.
And I can absorb a single wild ginseng in just three to four days.
Thinking about this, Jiang Ning's head began to ache.
He patted his head, deciding to stop thinking about it. After all, he can't go out randomly without the ability to protect himself!
Even if he goes out, he has no way to make money and might even run into Xu Yunfeng.
If he gets injured by accident, it will only delay his practice.
It's better to lay low for now and focus on improving his strength. Brother won't be in danger in the short term.
There's no need to take unnecessary risks. If it takes a bit longer, so be it!
After sorting out his thoughts, Jiang Ning headed straight for the kitchen.
The daily bowl of herbal soup from the martial academy had proven effective over the past few days!
It allowed him to practice one or two more sessions of the fist technique without overstraining his body.
Perhaps he should continue to show his capabilities to Wang Jin and see if he can gain more benefits?
While walking towards the kitchen, Jiang Ning was deep in thought.
The martial academy was quiet and cold at night.
The cold moonlight shone down from above, making the patterns on the ground clearly visible under the bright moonlight.
"Master!" Jiang Ning bowed.
Wang Jin nodded, "You want to ask me about the insights of the fist techniques?"
"Yes!" Jiang Ning bowed again, then continued, "Disciple wants to know what it means for the Tiger Form Fist to be firm yet flexible, and flexible yet firm. What it means for the Bear Form Fist to be steady yet agile. What it means for the Ape Form Fist to be quick and agile, with unpredictable movements. What it means for the Deer Form Fist to combine movement and stillness, with stillness in movement and movement in stillness. What it means for the Crane Form Fist to soar through the clouds, with movement following the will of the heart."
Wang Jin's eyes widened in surprise as he looked at Jiang Ning.
"What you speak of can only be achieved when the Five Beasts Fist reaches the Minor Mastery Realm. It is too far for you to consider now. Wait until the day your Five Beasts Fist reaches the Proficient level, and the fist techniques and breathing become second nature to your body, then come to me for further guidance."
(End of Chapter)
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