Starting with photographic memory, I've worked my way up to become a martial arts immortal.

"How could that be!" Jiang Yuan quickly retorted.

The truth cannot be told; the more you explain, the more confused things become. The only option is to make up a lie.

"Your son was chosen by the master of the martial arts school and directly accepted as a disciple. This money is for me to buy food to help me recover my health."

Jiang Yuan said without batting an eye.

"How is that possible?"

Li Guihua was stunned by the news.

"Really, your son has never lied to you."

Jiang Yuan took off the package on his back, took out the martial arts school's training clothes, and jumped onto the open ground to practice his stance training.

Li Guihua stroked her pale yellow training uniform, which was soaked with sweat, and was so excited that she couldn't speak for a moment.

"Mom, I've been practicing martial arts at the gym these past few days, and my master has praised me for learning so quickly."

"Good, good, my son will have the chance to become a superior person in the future." Li Guihua's eyes reddened again.

The martial arts masters in the city are all people of high status. It is said that they can kill a bull with one punch. Even the Black Tiger Gang members dare not offend them easily.

"Mother, please don't cry."

"Mother isn't crying, she's happy. Tomorrow, Mother will go to thank your master. What do you think I should bring?" Li Guihua said with a smile, wiping away her tears.

Jiang Yuan quickly stopped his mother: "Our master wouldn't want anything from our family. I'll take you there after I've mastered martial arts."

"Yes, Mother was confused. You just went to their place, what am I, a woman, supposed to do? It's easy to annoy people." Li Guihua nodded. "Starting today, Mother will do more needlework. It's not right for you to always use other people's money."

"I have ways to make money, so you don't have to work too hard, Mom."

Li Guihua shook her head, put the training clothes in the wooden basin, picked them up and went outside.

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One day later.

"Jiang Yuan, I didn't expect you to be so quick to learn. You were able to learn all 48 forms of the Crane Stance in just two days."

Wei Xuan's eyes gleamed as he looked at the disciple before him and exclaimed in admiration.

"It's all thanks to Master's excellent teaching." Jiang Yuan subtly flattered him.

In the past two days, relying on his photographic memory, he has been able to quickly correct his mistakes in practicing stance training, and his master hardly needs to correct him a second time.

Wei Xuan sighed inwardly, thinking that if he had more disciples like this, he could save himself a lot of trouble.

Perhaps this disciple with ordinary potential can bring me some surprises.

"But this is just the beginning. Next, you will practice standing meditation on your own. Once you have mastered the basics, I will teach you the Crane Form Fist fighting method."

"Yes, disciple will certainly do his best," Jiang Yuan said neither humbly nor arrogantly.

He went to the outer courtyard, picked an open space, and set up his stance.

The sun was scorching, and his body was soon soaked with sweat.

His movements were still a bit immature, but after practicing a set of stance training exercises, they were already quite smooth, with a touch of charm that he hadn't had before.

[Crane-style stance training experience points +1]

The next moment, a panel appeared in Jiang Yuan's field of vision.

Name: Jiang Yuan

[Potential]: 2.2

[Skills]: Study (Breakthrough Limit 26/5000), [Crane Stance Exercise (Beginner 9/100)]

【Characteristic】: Photographic memory

He could feel that his progress in Crane Stance Kung Fu was faster than yesterday, which gave him great confidence that he would be able to master the skill within the time limit set by his master.

Many people passing by and disciples practicing their skills turned their attention to it.

"This young, no, this new junior brother is practicing Crane Stance Kung Fu?"

"Isn't it obvious? He's already learned it! I remember he's only been here for two days!"

"Holy crap, could he be a genius! I remember the fastest record for learning Crane Stance at the martial arts school was held by my second senior brother, and it took him four days!"

"sharp!"

Many disciples began to whisper among themselves.

Some people watched coldly, some looked on with envy, while others practiced their skills with undivided attention.

At this moment, Wei Xuan walked out and snorted coldly.

"What are you all saying? Get back to practicing your skills!"

Everyone shrank back and returned to their seats.

Soon, it was noon. Jiang Yuan dragged his tired steps to the kitchen and saw Yu Heng standing in front of the table, waving at him.

"What is it?" Jiang Yuan asked coldly.

Yu Heng rubbed his hands together, his face full of a smile: "Junior Brother Jiang, I saved you a seat in advance, and I've already gotten your food."

Jiang Yuan waved his hand: "No need, I can do it myself."

Yu Heng feigned a stern face and pulled him to sit down: "Are you still angry with me? Sit down."

"Junior Brother Jiang, we had a misunderstanding the day before yesterday. I apologize for it. Today, I'll treat you to an extra meal." With that, Yu Heng pushed his own portion of food towards him.

Jiang Yuan immediately gave Yu Heng, who had a pointed mouth and monkey-like face, a second look.

"Senior Brother Yu Heng, there's no need for that."

"Hey, junior brother, there's no need to refuse."

"Alright, actually I've already forgotten about what happened the other day, so please don't worry, Senior Brother Yu Heng."

Jiang Yuan knew that if he didn't accept it, Yu Heng would probably not feel at ease, and some dirty tricks would inevitably arise later, so he simply agreed.

"That's good. Junior brother, you can eat first. I'll be going now." Yu Heng left with a smile.

Jiang Yuan stared intently at the food on the table, picked up his chopsticks, and stuffed a large piece of fatty meat into his mouth.

The oils spread throughout the mouth, a rare treat for the taste buds.

When you are powerful, everyone around you is a good person.

Master Huang was right after all.

I'm not powerful enough yet; it's all just an illusion.

Jiang Yuan sighed inwardly and moved his mouth even more frequently.

Soon, the opposite side went dark, and a person sat down.

He looked up: "Senior Brother Niu."

Niu Fan grinned sheepishly, "Junior Brother Jiang has really opened my eyes today. You've learned the Crane Stance Technique so quickly. No one has ever achieved that speed before."

"Yes, yes." Two more people walked over.

Crane Stance Technique is more than twice as difficult as the other two stance techniques in the martial arts school, and only a very few people can learn it or even get started in a short time.

Seeing Jiang Yuan's performance, they had already categorized him as a genius.

Many people come to make friends with the mindset of "better to be early than late".

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Pingkang Square.

Liu San walked through the dirty alley, his eyes cold and sinister.

"Third Master, Tian Chang hasn't shown up for several days. Could something have happened to him?" a lean man behind him asked.

"I'm afraid the odds are against us!" Liu San said bitterly.

Having followed Tian Chang for several years, he knew the man quite well; he would never disappear for several days without a reason.

"Yan Zheng, who do you think did it?" He stepped over a ditch and turned to ask.

Yan Zheng stroked the long beard that had grown from the mole on his chin and said without hesitation, "It must be those scum from the Poison Scorpion Gang. They've caused us to lose a lot of brothers recently."

"Not bad." Liu San narrowed his triangular eyes, then changed the subject, "However, these troublemakers in Pingkang Ward can't escape suspicion either. Go and find out what's going on, see if there are any clues."

"Yes, Third Master."

A hint of excitement flashed in Yan Zheng's eyes; he could take this opportunity to make a quick buck.

Turning around, he saw Liu San staring coldly at him. He trembled and said, "Third Master, this time the harvest is split 70/30 between you and me. Don't you trust me?"

Liu San nodded in satisfaction: "Find a reliable replacement for Tian Chang in Pingkang Ward as soon as possible, otherwise the ward will be completely blind. Before that, you need to find out the situation of these troublemakers as soon as possible."

"Yes, Third Master," Yan Zheng replied, bowing his head.