Chapter 26: Wang Jin's Shock and Favor!
Chapter 26: Wang Jin's Shock and Favor!
Standing under the moonlight, Jiang Ning spoke sincerely, "Master, I have reached the level of proficiency in the Five Beasts Fist!"
Wang Jin's eyes widened, his pupils becoming perfectly round. "Proficiency?"
"Yes!" Jiang Ning nodded.
"You say you've reached proficiency? Show me your Five Beasts Fist!" Wang Jin's expression turned serious.
"Yes!" Jiang Ning replied.
The next moment, Jiang Ning hoped that by demonstrating his achievements, Wang Jin would value him more and offer greater support. He also hoped to receive guidance from Wang Jin, which he anticipated would bring about the desired changes.
A thought flashed through Jiang Ning's mind.
Under the moonlight, he assumed a stance and began to demonstrate the Five Beasts Fist in front of Wang Jin.
At this moment, under Jiang Ning's proficiency in the Five Beasts Fist, his every move and technique flowed smoothly, no longer stiff as before.
It was as if the breathing and fist technique had already merged into his bones, becoming his body's instinct, and everything seemed natural.
As Wang Jin watched this scene, his eyes grew wider in the moonlight, and his pupils dilated like cowbells.
Incredible!
Incredible!! His heart was filled with awe and disbelief.
"It's only been a few days! Has this boy already reached the level of proficiency in the Five Beasts Fist?"
"Does such a martial arts genius truly exist in this world?"
"With such strong learning abilities, his body is so well-suited for the Five Beasts Fist. In just a few days, he has made this fist technique a part of his bones, and his breathing rhythm and every move have become his body's instinct?"
"With such exaggerated talent, if his insight is up to par, he will surely be able to receive my legacy!"
"I don't know how his insight is right now. Without exceptional insight, even the middle realm martial art in my hands won't shine!"
"Moreover, the disciple I want must have truly exceptional insight, able to practice that middle realm martial technique to perfection. Only then will he have the possibility to learn another middle realm martial art, merging them like water and fire, and that will be an advanced martial technique!"
"But what a pity, truly a pity!"
At this moment, Wang Jin's gaze upon Jiang Ning turned into a look of regret.
"He started martial arts too late! Three months, even with the best of luck, it's difficult to meet the conditions to enter the Inspection Bureau!"
"If he had started martial arts two years earlier, he would have surely grasped this opportunity to leap over the dragon gate!"
"Once he seizes this opportunity, his future fate will be completely different! No longer will he be confined to this small world, nor be limited to Luoshui County!"
"This boy's luck is just too bad!!!"
The more Wang Jin thought about it, the deeper his regret grew.
Not to mention the future progress, at the very least, Jiang Ning was the fastest learner Wang Jin had ever seen when it came to martial arts.
In just a few days of entry, he had already achieved proficiency in the Five Beasts Fist.
However, he had no connection to the Inspection Bureau.
The Inspection Bureau, as a newly established government department headed by the Martial Sage himself, offered a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for anyone who could join.
Especially for someone like Jiang Ning, who was born into an ordinary family, this was a chance to change his destiny.
Wang Jin's thoughts slowly returned, and he continued to watch Jiang Ning's practice attentively.
"This boy is indeed excellent, but missing this opportunity will limit his future achievements!"
"However, it's also good. If he succeeds in martial arts and passes my test, becoming my closed-door disciple is not impossible!"
"This boy seems to value loyalty and justice, not the type to betray his master. Missing the opportunity to join the Inspection Bureau, he is indeed more suitable to support me in old age and death!"
"Otherwise, joining the Inspection Bureau, though a great opportunity for him, with its authority, it won't be peaceful. There will surely be fighting, and who knows, he might even encounter an unexpected death midway!"
After thinking it through, Wang Jin was no longer conflicted. He quietly watched Jiang Ning's demonstration of the Five Beasts Fist come to an end.
【Five Beasts Fist Experience Points +1】
【Skills】: Five Beasts Fist (Proficient 14/200)
As Jiang Ning finished his demonstration, his vital energy increased by two strands, and a wisp of heat rose from the top of his head.
"Not bad! Truly impressive!" Wang Jin nodded slightly, his eyes showing approval.
"It's all thanks to the master's excellent teaching!" Jiang Ning clasped his hands respectfully.
Wang Jin chuckled, "There's no need for such words! I didn't give you extra teachings; I merely passed on the Five Beasts Fist to you and demonstrated it a few times in front of you. Reaching this level is also due to your diligence and talent!"
As his words fell, Wang Jin continued, "Starting tomorrow, you'll go to the kitchen for a bowl of herbal soup in the morning, noon, and evening. Later, go and find Aunt Sun and tell her about this."
Upon hearing this, Jiang Ning's heart rejoiced.
Showing his progress to Wang Jin was indeed the right approach.
Without displaying his Talent, how could he gain Wang Jin's attention?
How could he obtain this benefit? During the day, Xiao Peng became Wang Jin's Direct Disciple, and the only benefit he gained was being able to go to the kitchen to collect a bowl of herbal soup for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
And now, he had also obtained this benefit, which showed that Wang Jin valued him even more.
At this moment, Jiang Ning's joy was evident, and he did not hide it.
"Yes!" Jiang Ning bowed respectfully, "Thank you, Master!"
Wang Jin nodded with a smile, his gaze upon Jiang Ning even more approving, "You wanted to ask me about the essence of the Minor Mastery Realm of the Five Beasts Fist, didn't you?"
"Yes!" Jiang Ning nodded, then bowed again, "Please, Master, guide me through this confusion!"
Wang Jin nodded, then removed the short robe he was wearing, leaving only a pair of gray shorts that ended above his knees, revealing his robust and muscular physique.
"The Tiger Form Fist's softness within strength, what is the strength within softness? The Bear Form Fist's steadiness with a hint of agility. The Ape Form Fist's swiftness and nimbleness. The Crane Form Fist's combination of stillness and motion, where stillness exists within motion, and motion within stillness. The soaring and floating Crane Form Fist's ability to soar through the clouds, where the power lies in the control of the body and the understanding of Vigor."
"It's difficult to express these concepts in words! Just as you must retract your fist to unleash a powerful strike, or like a spring, the more it's compressed, the more powerful its rebound. So, softness is for gathering strength, and strength is for the explosive release."
With this thought, Jiang Ning continued to observe and memorize the flow of Wang Jin's muscles.
Time passed slowly.
In Wang Jin's demonstration, the Five Beasts Fist was entirely different from what Jiang Ning had seen before.
In his hands, each move of the Fist Technique seemed to come alive.
The Tiger Form Fist's softness within strength, what is the strength within softness?
The Bear Form Fist's steadiness with a hint of agility.
The Ape Form Fist's swiftness and nimbleness, ever-changing body movements.
The Crane Form Fist's combination of stillness and motion, where stillness exists within motion, and motion within stillness.
The soaring and floating Crane Form Fist's ability to soar through the clouds, where the power lies in the heart's intention."
Each Fist Technique was displayed through his movements.
After finishing the demonstration, Wang Jin slowly exhaled, his face calm and his heart steady as he looked at Jiang Ning.
At this moment, Jiang Ning had already closed his eyes.
In his mind, he replayed Wang Jin's demonstration of the Five Beasts Fist, each move, each action, and the subtle changes in his muscle fibers appeared before his eyes.
After a full moment's time, Jiang Ning slowly opened his eyes.
"How do you feel?" Wang Jin asked.
"I'll give it a try," Jiang Ning replied.
(End of Chapter)
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