Can diligence compensate for lack of talent? But I'm a martial arts genius!

Su Changqing not only possessed astonishing talent, but also had the cultivation level of the Refining Realm and a powerful physique. In addition, he had the breathing technique, a health-preserving exercise that could accelerate the body's recovery speed. What would require years of practice for others to achieve mastery was no obstacle for him.

Time flies, and a month and a half has passed.

Deep in the Woniu Mountain, Su Changqing stood silently, shirtless!

"call!"

Su Changqing took a deep breath, and his blood and qi circulated rapidly, instantly filling his muscles and skin!

Then you can see that Su Changqing's skin and membranes have expanded as if inflated, his muscles are clearly defined, full of hard texture, and have a faint metallic sheen. A sense of power is visible to the naked eye and flows endlessly!

A surge of power filled every inch of Su Changqing's muscles.

【Hard Qigong Level 4: Mastery (1%): Can be achieved in forty years with daily practice】

In just one and a half months, Su Changqing had cultivated his hard qigong to the advanced level of the fourth realm, where he had reached a state of consummate skill!

"So hard...it's practically like iron!"

Su Changqing stroked the bulging muscles on his arm. These muscles were swollen to the extreme under the abundance of blood and qi, and there was a faint reddish layer under the skin. They felt as hard as iron when touched.

"roar!"

Su Changqing let out a low roar and suddenly swept his leg out horizontally, the kick carrying a strong wind.

"Snap!"

A tree as thick as a bowl in front of Su Changqing cracked with a crisp sound, snapped in two by Su Changqing's iron leg strike, and fell to the ground!

Then he clenched his right fist and smashed it down on a bluestone the size of a millstone.

"Crack!"

It was as if a hammer weighing hundreds of pounds had been smashed down, and with a loud bang, the entire bluestone shattered into pieces under the weight, leaving no shape and sending fragments flying everywhere!

Su Changqing's fists and legs, however, were completely unharmed!

"Hard Qigong... allows Qi and blood to fill the muscles and skin, greatly increasing muscle strength and making them indestructible. Even with the same force, the resulting damage and destruction will be much greater!"

Su Changqing's eyes shone brightly, like a fleshy fist versus an iron fist. With the same force, a fleshy fist can break through bricks and stones, but the recoil will also tear the flesh and even injure the bones.

Su Changqing's toughness greatly enhances the resilience of his muscles and skin, allowing him to shatter mountain rocks with a single punch without sustaining any damage.

"My defense has also increased significantly. Punches, kicks, and clubs don't hurt me at all. Even cutting with a sharp blade requires all its strength to tear through my skin and muscles!"

Su Changqing picked up the wood-chopping knife and slashed it across his arm, but he couldn't cut through it, leaving only a faint white mark!

"Too strong... His mastery of hard qigong, combined with my peak-level Wild Bull Fist, makes fighting tigers and wolves bare-handed a piece of cake. If I were to face Zhong Mo again, I could defeat him within three moves!"

Su Changqing's fists collided, producing a loud thud like drums. A genuine smile appeared on his lips; this hard qigong was indeed extremely suitable for him.

Previously, neither of them had absolute confidence in defeating Zhong Mo, a martial artist from Dafeng City who was at the Refining Realm. Therefore, they were wary of each other and resolved the matter peacefully after one exchange.

But now, facing Zhong Mo again, with the added strength of his internal energy, Su Changqing was confident that he could easily defeat him within a few moves!

Su Changqing gradually calmed his agitated blood and qi, and he thought to himself, "I'll go see Li Feng again in a few days. I wonder if he has found the secret medicine to aid in the refining of the body."

What Su Changqing needs to do now is to reach the peak of the Refining Realm and then look forward to even higher realms.

A few nights later, Su Changqing went to the Black Wolf Gang to meet Li Feng, who had become the gang leader.

Inside the Black Wolf Gang's main hall, Su Changqing, dressed in black and masked, met Li Feng.

"Mr. Niu, you've finally arrived. I was entrusted with purchasing medicinal herbs to aid in the refining of internal organs, and I made some progress two days ago."

As soon as Li Feng saw Su Changqing, he told Su Changqing some good news!

Tell me about it.

Su Changqing's eyes lit up, and he immediately asked Li Feng to tell him the details.

Li Feng said, "Three days ago, Zhou Huai, the leader of the militia, came to our Black Wolf Gang. He said he could get his hands on medicinal herbs used by martial artists who practice purification, but he wanted to talk to you in person."

"Want to talk to me in person?"

Su Changqing was slightly surprised.

Zhou Huai is a prominent figure in Woniu Town, serving as the head of the militia. However, he seems to want to meet Su Changqing. After hearing that the Black Wolf Gang was acquiring medicinal herbs, he guessed that it must have been commissioned by the "Mr. Niu" behind it, so he took the initiative to come to Su Changqing's door.

After thinking for a while, Su Changqing nodded in agreement: "Okay, then I'll meet him."

In any case, we'll know once we meet Zhou Huai.

"I'll go and fetch Zhou Huai right away."

Li Feng immediately replied.

Su Changqing rested temporarily within the Black Wolf Gang, making the most of his time. He even practiced breathing techniques for a while. One of the great advantages of breathing techniques is that they can be practiced anytime, anywhere, whether walking, sitting, or lying down!

"Lord Zhou has arrived!"

Half an hour later, a Black Wolf Gang disciple made a notification.

Su Changqing and Li Feng both stood up. A man in his forties with a wiry build and bright eyes entered the hall. This man was Zhou Huai, the commander of the militia.

"Lord Zhou, I have failed to greet you properly. Please, have a seat!"

Li Feng greeted him with a broad smile and great enthusiasm.

"Um."

Zhou Huai responded and then sat down as instructed.

Zhou Huai's gaze was fixed on Su Changqing, who was dressed in black and masked, intentionally concealing his identity.

Mr. Niu is the most mysterious person in Woniu Town. His strength is unfathomable. He easily killed Chen Feihu, the leader of the Tiger Gang. However, his identity is mysterious and no one knows his true identity!

Zhou Huai said politely, "I have met Mr. Niu. We have a kind of 'Eight Treasures Soup'. Although this medicine is not cheap, it is quite suitable for assisting martial artists in the Refining Realm in their cultivation. If you need it, Mr. Niu, we can supply it to you and sell it to you at the lowest cost price. However... I have a favor to ask."

Upon hearing this, Su Changqing thought to himself, "As expected, Zhou Huai was willing to offer him the most favorable price for the Eight Treasures Soup and came to see him in person because he had a request."

"Please feel free to speak."

Su Changqing lowered his voice and said in a hoarse tone that he wanted to improve himself further, and this Eight Treasures Soup would be a great help!

"Here's the thing... Recently, a group of bandits has been causing trouble in the Woniu Town area, robbing and killing many people, creating widespread panic. Our militia has decided to wipe out these bandits and would like to ask Mr. Niu for his help!"

Zhou Huai's expression turned serious, and he didn't hide his purpose, directly stating his request.

"I see……"

Su Changqing was slightly surprised, as he had naturally heard about this matter before.

In the present-day Great Qian Dynasty, chaos reigns on all sides. In this turbulent world, it is only natural that rebel armies rise up in various regions and bandits wreak havoc.

Recently, bandits have been causing trouble in the Woniu Town area, and Zhou Huai, the head of the Woniu Town militia, was ordered to deal with them.

Zhou Huai could not afford to ignore this, after all, suppressing bandits involved knives and guns, and if he was not careful, he could lose his own life. If he failed, he would have to take responsibility!

Zhou Huai then thought of "Mr. Niu," who was rumored to be a highly skilled expert, perhaps even the number one expert in Woniu Town. If Mr. Niu were willing to lend a hand, the chances of success would be much greater, and the losses could be minimized. So, he took the initiative to visit Li Feng and asked him to help contact Su Changqing!