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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 visibly bulged, revealing clear muscle definition.
The stone lock responded to his power, suddenly lifting off the ground.
Witnessing this, Cheng Ran's eyes flashed with a peculiar expression.
"I recall that Jiang Shidi has only been training in martial arts for four days! 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 spoke, "Senior Apprentice Brother Cheng, your praise is excessive! Even ordinary farmers can manage to lift a 200-pound stone lock. Lifting a 150-pound stone lock is nothing special!"
"It's not the same!" Cheng Ran shook his head, "Jiang Shidi has a frail body, and he appears to be someone who doesn't work hard and lacks proper nutrition. At most, he's been training for four days, and yet his physique and strength have grown so significantly that he can lift a 150-pound stone lock. It's evident that Shidi's martial arts talent is quite exceptional!"
As Cheng Ran spoke, he shook his head in amazement.
Then, he asked, "Jiang Shidi, you must have entered the Five Beasts Fist a few days ago, right?"
Jiang Ning nodded, "Senior Apprentice Brother Cheng is indeed perceptive!"
Cheng Ran smiled, "Of course! But it's not hard to tell! Jiang Shidi's ability to lift a 150-pound stone lock means that his vital energy has already been condensed, and with that, the fist technique naturally becomes achievable!"
At this point, Cheng Ran's face showed a hint of regret.
"Jiang Shidi has only been training for a few days, yet he's already reached the entry level in all five forms of the Five Beasts Fist. It's clear that Shidi's martial arts talent is truly exceptional, surpassing even mine and Xiao Peng's."
"It's a pity he started training so late! If Jiang Shidi had started a year or two earlier, he would likely already be the master's direct disciple and a ranked martial artist, joining the Patrol Bureau and leaping over the dragon gate. Xiao Peng wouldn't have had the chance to be so boastful."
As Cheng Ran continued, he shook his head repeatedly.
Jiang Ning smiled but didn't say more. He put down the 150-pound stone lock.
After this test, he had a rough idea of his current strength.
It was around 170 to 180 pounds.
Lifting a 150-pound stone lock wasn't a significant burden for him, and he felt he could manage to lift an additional 20 to 30 pounds without much difficulty.
"Training in martial arts for just a few days has already enhanced my physique so much. The martial arts in this world are truly extraordinary!" Jiang Ning was very satisfied. "My Five Beasts Fist has already reached the level of proficiency. Practicing it once can now condense two strands of vital energy, doubling the efficiency compared to before!"
"The speed of tempering my physique will also increase significantly! With three months left, I might just make it in time. After all, if my fist technique breaks through once more and reaches the minor mastery level, the efficiency of vital energy condensation will further improve!"
At this moment, Cheng Ran seemed to be filled with renewed vigor.
"I can't afford to be discouraged here. I must achieve mastery in my fist technique, become Master Wang Jin's direct disciple, defeat Xiao Peng, and join the Patrol Bureau. If I can't do this, I'll have no choice but to return and inherit my family's thousand acres of fertile land!"
Inherit a thousand acres of fertile land!
Jiang Ning: "..."
A wealthy family!
Just a thousand acres of land is worth more than ten thousand silver ingots!
And the 'thousand acres' he mentioned might not be a mere thousand.
A landlord!
Jiang Ning secretly mocked him in his mind.
After lunch, Jiang Ning practiced the Five Beasts Fist once and finished the last remaining ginseng. Then, without wasting any time, he devoted himself to practicing the fist technique.
【Five Animal Fist Experience +1】
【Five Animal Fist Experience +1】
【Five Animal Fist Experience +2】
【.】
For an entire afternoon, he practiced the fist technique ten times, and with each repetition, two strands of vital energy were condensed within his body.
During these ten repetitions, there were also two instances of the prompt, "Five Animal Fist Experience +2."
【Skill】: Five Animal Fist (Proficiency 13/200)
As the group set out to collect the medicinal soup, Jiang Ning panted heavily.
After closing the status panel, he clenched his fist, and his strength and vital energy surged, directly flowing into his right arm.
The next moment—
"The vital energy can flow through half of my right arm. At my brother's peak, his vital energy strength could flow through all four limbs. In other words, my current vital energy strength is probably one-eighth of my brother's at his peak."
Feeling the changes within his body, Jiang Ning nodded in satisfaction.
"At this rate of growth, it won't take long for my strength to catch up with my brother's progress! This status panel is indeed magical! If the Five Animal Fist can break through another boundary and reach the Minor Mastery realm, the total amount of vital energy condensed with each practice of the fist technique will definitely increase."
"What a pity!" Jiang Ning shook his head slightly and sighed softly.
"Now that the ginseng root is completely used up, without the help of such medicinal herbs, even with the Martial Academy's rich meals to supplement my nutrition, I'll have to reduce the frequency of practicing the Five Animal Fist by half."
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With these thoughts, Jiang Ning's eyebrows furrowed.
A single ginseng root is worth ten to twenty silver ingots, but how can I get that much money while I'm at the Martial Academy?
Ten silver ingots are equivalent to a common family's living expenses for three or four months.
Its purchasing power in my previous life was roughly equivalent to 10,000 yuan.
Yet, I can absorb a ginseng root in just three or four days.
Thinking of this, Jiang Ning's head suddenly started to ache.
He patted his head and thought, "Forget it, I won't think about these things for now. Anyway, I can't go out until I have the ability to protect myself!"
Even if I go out, I don't have any means to make money, and I might even run into Xu Yunfeng.
If I get injured by accident, it will only hinder my progress in practicing the fist technique.
It's better to play it safe for now and increase my strength a little more. Anyway, there won't be any danger on my brother's side in the short term.
There's no need to take unnecessary risks; I'll just take it slow!
After clearing his thoughts, Jiang Ning headed directly towards the kitchen.
The daily medicinal soup provided by the Martial Academy, after his experiments over the past few days, has proven to be quite effective!
It allows him to practice the fist technique a few more times without imposing too much burden on his body.
Why not approach Principal Wang again and see if I can gain more benefits?
As Jiang Ning walked towards the kitchen, he became immersed in his thoughts.
The Martial Academy was quiet and desolate at night.
The clear moonlight shone down from above, illuminating the patterns on the ground, making them clearly visible.
"Master!" Jiang Ning bowed.
Master Wang nodded, "You want to ask me about the insights of the fist technique?"
"Yes!" Jiang Ning bowed again and continued, "Disciple wants to understand what is meant by the Tiger Form Fist's combination of hardness and softness, and the Bear Form Fist's combination of stability and agility. The Ape Form Fist's agility and flexibility, its shape-shifting unpredictability. The Deer Form Fist's combination of movement and stillness, its dynamic stillness and still dynamic movement. The Crane Form Fist's soaring into the clouds, its dynamic energy and the heart's ability to move at will."
Upon hearing this, Master Wang looked at Jiang Ning with a hint of surprise.
"What you're describing are things that can only be achieved at the Minor Mastery realm of the Five Animal Fist. For now, it's too far for you. When you reach the Proficiency level in the Five Animal Fist, and your fist technique and breathing become second nature, then come and ask me again!"
(End of Chapter)
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