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

Su Changqing was cautious in not informing Ren Tian about the rapid progress.

Su Changqing understood one principle: a genius is just a genius. Before he grows up, he must be low-key and cautious. A dead genius is just a dead person!

A wild ox carrying hides!

In the courtyard, Su Changqing gripped his ankles with both hands, like an old ox pacing back and forth, his skin and muscles undulating as he walked.

"Whoosh whoosh whoosh!"

With heavy, powerful breathing, in harmony with the movements, the blood and qi in the body surged and flowed, full of a sense of power, and even the skin was tinged with a reddish hue!

If Ren Tian were to see this scene, he would be dumbfounded and recognize that Su Changqing's ability to control qi and blood was a level that Ren Tian had cultivated for more than ten years to reach!

Su Changqing devoted himself to practicing the Wild Bull Fist. His movements were skillful and agile, and although they were simple movements, they had a natural beauty!

As darkness fell, Su Changqing suddenly felt a warm current flowing through his body, making him feel extremely comfortable. It was as if his blood and energy had been strengthened, and his senses had become more acute!

"The Raging Bull Fist...has it broken through?"

A glint of light flashed in Su Changqing's eyes as he realized that his Wild Bull Fist had most likely achieved a breakthrough!

【Raging Bull Fist Level 3: Mastery (1%): Daily practice, can be achieved in twenty years】

Sure enough, in the attribute panel, the Wild Bull Fist has already broken through to the 3rd level of the "Entering the Hall" realm!

"Breaking through to the third level of the Wild Bull Fist has significantly improved my physical abilities. I can now concentrate my energy into a single point, enhancing my explosive power! My senses and hearing have also become much sharper!"

Su Changqing felt the changes in himself and his spirits lifted. He could clearly feel the huge changes that the Mangniu Fist had brought to his body after reaching the third level.

"Crack!"

Su Changqing tried to gather his qi and blood and strength, and threw a punch. He could clearly feel the resistance in the air. This punch tore through the air and burst out with a crisp sound, just like a firecracker exploding!

A single sound is worth more than a thousand pieces of gold!

"This is the 'Integrated Strength' that only martial artists in the Blood Strengthening Realm can achieve. It condenses the blood and qi, concentrating all the strength in the body into a single beam, unleashing tremendous destructive power, like cotton turning into stone... Have I entered the 'Blood Strengthening Realm'?"

Su Changqing's eyes shone brightly, unable to conceal his excitement.

As far as Su Changqing knew, most martial artists only knew some basic fist and foot techniques and could not be considered true martial artists; they were merely second-rate!

The first realm of a martial artist is the "Blood Strengthening Realm".

This realm is about cultivating qi and blood and tempering the body. Reaching this realm, one's maximum strength can reach two to three times that of an ordinary person. A martial artist who reaches this realm can make a living wherever they go, whether they are a镖师 (bodyguard/escort) or a 院卫 (security guard).

In the courtyard, there were several stone blocks, the heaviest of which weighed a hundred pounds. Su Changqing went to the heaviest stone block, grabbed the handle, and lifted it with all his might!

call!

Su Changqing lifted the hundred-pound stone block with one hand without feeling much strain!

"As expected... I've successfully entered the Blood Strengthening Realm! My strength has increased dramatically; I can lift a grown man with one hand... and there's still room for growth; I haven't reached my limit yet!"

Su Changqing couldn't help but smile sincerely.

As its name suggests, the Wild Bull Fist is a martial art that focuses on cultivating strength. It progresses gradually, and as one cultivates to a high level, one will gradually gain strength comparable to that of a wild bull!

Su Changqing learned from Ren Tian that the first major realm of martial arts training is the four realms of body tempering, namely, strengthening blood, refining filth, divine strength, and divine courage.

A martial artist with a certain talent might only be able to reach the Blood Strengthening Realm after years of arduous training. Su Changqing, however, entered the Blood Strengthening Realm in just two months by practicing the Wild Bull Fist. Such martial arts talent can be described as monstrous!

In the following days, Su Changqing felt his body was in a state of hunger and had an extreme craving for food. This was the stage after entering the Blood Strengthening Realm, when his physical body began to grow rapidly. With enough nutrition, his body would grow like a second development!

"Finally got my salary! Tomorrow I'll buy two catties of rice wine to visit Uncle Ren."

On this day, Su Changqing delivered firewood to the Liu residence. Touching the strings of copper coins in his sleeve, he thought to himself.

As a long-term worker for the Liu family, Su Changqing was responsible for supplying firewood to them. His monthly wage was six qian of silver. After paying taxes, he barely had any money left. Moreover, now that he had made some progress in martial arts, his appetite had increased significantly, and the money was not enough to feed him. He was thinking about how to improve his life.

The next morning arrived. Today was a rare day off, and Su Changqing, carrying a pound or two of wine and meat, headed towards Woniu Mountain to visit Ren Tian.

In the morning, the mountains of Woniu are shrouded in mist, dewdrops condense on the grass, and the sounds of insects chirping and birds singing can be heard from time to time.

Arriving at the dilapidated thatched hut in the mountains, Su Changqing's pupils suddenly contracted slightly, and he sniffed the air: "This smell... is the smell of blood!"

A faint, salty, fishy smell wafted through the air—the smell of blood!

Following the scent, Su Changqing saw a blood-covered figure leaning quietly against a large tree outside a dilapidated thatched hut. It was Ren Tian!

At this moment, Ren Tian was in a very miserable state. Both of his arms had been severed at the elbows, and his clothes were soaked in blood.

Seemingly hearing a noise, Ren Tian struggled to open his eyes and saw Su Changqing in the distance, his eyes lifeless. He managed to squeeze out a few words: "Quick...escape..."

"not good!"

Su Changqing realized something was wrong and turned to leave, but it was too late.

"Brother, it's a young man. It seems he's Ren Tian's accomplice."

A voice sounded behind Su Changqing, and a figure emerged from the bushes, blocking Su Changqing's retreat. He was squinting at Su Changqing; he was a gray-clad man with long, slender arms.

"Are they residents of the town?"

Behind the large trees on the left and right, two figures emerged from their hiding places. Both of them sized up Su Changqing and, seeing that he was dressed simply, assumed he was an ordinary citizen from the town at the foot of the mountain.

"These three...are all martial artists? They're Ren Tian's enemies!"

Su Changqing's body tensed instantly.

More than two months ago, Su Changqing found Ren Tian, ​​who was seriously injured in the mountains. Ren Tian was obviously a member of the martial arts world, and probably had some enemies, which is why he fled to the mountains with such serious injuries.

Ren Tian's current miserable state is clearly due to the injuries inflicted by the three men who came seeking revenge!

Ren Tian gritted his teeth and said with difficulty, "You three... are all members of the Iron Dragon Society. If you have a problem, come at me. Don't hurt the innocent!"

"You survived such serious injuries; it seems this young man saved you. Daring to oppose the Iron Dragon Society, you must die, and he must die too!"

Among the three, a tall man snorted coldly, one of his arms hanging limply at his side.

The three of them had ambushed Ren Tian, ​​but Ren Tian's counterattack resulted in the tall man injuring his arm. It was unknown whether he would suffer from any lasting and difficult-to-treat aftereffects. Naturally, he hated Ren Tian to the core.

Realizing that someone had likely rescued Ren Tian, ​​the three of them waited there, and sure enough, Su Changqing came to visit Ren Tian.

Although Su Changqing looks like just a farm boy, he is related to Ren Tian, ​​so he must be eliminated completely!

"You guys...cough cough cough..."

Ren Tian's eyes were bloodshot, but he had already suffered a fatal blow. He struggled and coughed up blood repeatedly. He was powerless to do anything about the situation. He felt guilty and knew that he had dragged Su Changqing into this mess.

"Alright, third brother, kill him, then we can take Ren Tian's head back to collect the reward!"

Among the three, a cold-looking swordsman in black crossed his arms and urged them on.

"Alright, boss!"

The gray-clad, sinister-looking man licked his lips and strode toward Su Changqing with a sinister grin on his face.

"Kid, don't resist. My technique is swift and efficient; you won't feel much pain!"

The gray-clad, sinister man stared at Su Changqing, who seemed stunned with fear. His face was filled with murderous intent. He suddenly increased his speed, like an eagle swooping down on its prey. His calloused right hand spread out like an eagle's claw, carrying an irresistible force as it grabbed at Su Changqing's neck!

"escape!"

Ren Tian's eyes widened as he coughed up blood and let out a hoarse roar. His eyes were bloodshot. He was mentally prepared for his fate today, but implicating an innocent boy made it impossible for him to die in peace.

"Um?"

Suddenly, the gray-clad man froze. The terrified Su Changqing in front of him suddenly moved without warning, as still as a reclining ox and as raging as a mad bull!

Su Changqing gripped the ground firmly with his feet, a force rising from the soles of his feet, flowing through his legs, spine, and shoulders, converging on his right fist. He then punched out with a sharp, piercing sound, leaving a faint afterimage as fast as lightning.

"Bang!"

This punch, in terms of both speed and power, reached a level far beyond that of ordinary people, and was much faster than the gray-clothed man. The right fist, which was launched later, arrived first and slammed solidly into the gray-clothed man's chest!

"Snap!"

The man in gray felt a sharp pain in his chest, as if he had been struck by a sharp bull horn. With a crisp crack, his ribs broke and caved in. His entire body was thrown out, his back slamming heavily against a large tree, causing the tree to shake before he finally came to a stop and crashed to the ground.

"Cough cough... How... is this possible..."

The man in gray felt dizzy and couldn't get up for a long time. He coughed up blood repeatedly, which made his bloodshot eyes widen in confusion and disbelief.

Dealing with a farm boy should have been a piece of cake, but the other party only needed one punch to severely injure him.

Su Changqing stood there with a stern gaze, exuding an invisible aura of wildness and ferocity, like an ancient primordial bull with a huge body that could tear apart tigers and wolves!

"I just learned the Wild Bull Fist, thankfully I didn't slack off..."

He had been practicing the Wild Bull Fist technique for a long time, and he had imagined himself fighting it many times. Now it was finally going to come in handy!

"The Wild Bull Fist... Changqing uses the Wild Bull Fist?"

Ren Tian was also stunned. Su Changqing had just used the move "Raging Bull's Horn" from the Raging Bull Fist, but Su Changqing had only been practicing it for two months. How could he possibly have such power?

"These three must be killed! Otherwise, the consequences will be dire!"

A murderous intent also welled up in Su Changqing's heart.

These three are clearly martial artists from some Jianghu (martial arts world) organization. Now that we've even seen his face, only by killing these three can we eliminate future troubles!