I am a high-level martial arts master.

Drowsiness, confusion, pain, noise...

In the blur of fragmented consciousness, Li Xi felt as if her whole body had been interrupted, causing her great discomfort.

"drink!"

"ha!"

"Look at him..."

"Haha, how embarrassing..."

"Serves him right!"

……

The clamor kept penetrating Li Xi's drowsy mind, gradually pulling him back to consciousness.

As a gentle breeze blew by, the coolness gradually awakened him.

"Why does my body feel so...uncomfortable!"

He struggled to open his eyes, and what he saw instantly brought his swollen, pig-like head back to reality.

With wide-open eyes, he found himself hanging upside down in mid-air in the training ground!

Their once splendid outer garments were stripped away, leaving them naked and exposed to all the new disciples like pigs awaiting slaughter.

Before he could react, a violent scream burst from his mouth.

"Aaaaaaaahh ...

"Hurry up and send me down! Hurry up and send me down!"

Screams, roars, and commands kept coming from his mouth.

Because Ye Li crushed Li Xi's white teeth, Li Xi's speech became slurred and unclear!

As a direct descendant of the Li family, he grew up in luxury and valued his reputation more than his life.

At this moment, Ye Li's intense humiliation made him want to commit suicide. He kept swinging his body in mid-air with the rope, but he could not break free.

Below, everyone listened to Li Xi's shouts, but all of them acted as if it were none of their business.

Ye Li is still in the gang right now; who would dare to offend a core disciple?

Not long ago, even law enforcement teams were drawn to the area.

But after glancing at Li Xi hanging upside down, he couldn't help but burst out laughing.

After watching the excitement, they left whistling.

Within the gang, the strong are respected. Ye Li broke through to the Body Tempering Realm and was automatically promoted to a core disciple.

A higher-ranking official can have absolute power, especially when Li Xi actively hired thugs to provoke him.

He's both bad at the game and breaks the rules! He deserved to have his head stepped on!

Even Li Xi was completely unaware of this.

Behind him, Ye Li wrote the four characters "Shameless Scoundrel" with a flourish of his pen!

Remembering the familiar voice before she lost consciousness, Li Xi cried out in a desperate voice, "Ye Li!!! I know it was you who did it, come out here!"

At this moment, Li Xi's heart died completely!

The dream of returning to the main line was shattered at this moment.

The elders of the Li family would never give important positions to someone who had been stripped naked and hung upside down like a dead pig!

What bright future? What grand competition in Guangming five months from now!

Countless hopes vanished like fleeting clouds.

For a moment, intense grief and indignation welled up in Li Xi's chest.

The harsh reality, coupled with days of depression and severe physical injuries, caused him to spit out a mouthful of blood, which made him faint again.

Before his consciousness disappeared, a thought lingered in his mind.

"Even if it means death, Ye Li must pay a terrible price!"

……

Meanwhile, Ye Li, having finished dealing with the miscellaneous matters, approached Feng Yue again.

"You've actually tempered your body too." Feng Yue stared at Ye Li in shock.

After reaching the Body Tempering Realm, a network of Qi and blood condenses on the surface of the body. To others who have also undergone Body Tempering, it appears as a pillar of fire, making it impossible to fake.

Of course, this is because the inner muscles are surrounded by a network of qi and blood.

Whether a martial artist is in the early or late stages of Body Tempering can only be determined after a fight.

At this moment, Feng Yue had just finished processing the procedures for another disciple who broke through to the Body Tempering Realm, and then another one came.

If it weren't for the fact that Ye Li's attribute was "exceptionally quick-witted," one might suspect that he possessed some high-level attribute that enhanced his cultivation!

"Also?" Ye Li wondered, puzzled by the instructor's choice of words.

Instead of answering directly, Feng Yue asked, "How many Body Tempering Pills did you take?"

"13, Wang Xian sponsored 10!" Ye Li answered honestly.

When you become a core disciple, the gang will investigate the number of body-tempering pills you consumed during your training.

After all, a single Body Tempering Pill can save you three days of cultivation.

If some useless people were to sell their possessions and consume massive amounts of body-tempering pills to break through within six months and become core disciples, receiving the same treatment, wouldn't that be a waste of resources?

The later a martial arts cultivation path progresses, the more terrifying the resources it consumes become; even if resources are poured into it, they must be poured into geniuses.

"Thirteen pills, saving me more than a month of hard work." Feng Yue calculated and quietly breathed a sigh of relief.

Breaking through to the Body Tempering Realm in two and a half months is barely understandable.

"Alright, I will report this to the elders. You will officially become a core disciple tomorrow and your slave status will be removed."

Feng Yue said, "As for the benefits of becoming a core disciple, I've already told you about them before, haven't I?"

Ye Li nodded to indicate that she understood, but Feng Yue repeated it again.

"Starting today, your monthly allowance will be increased from 3 taels to 10 taels of silver, and you will also receive 2 Body Tempering Pills."

"At the same time, I was assigned to oversee 10 stores, and I could collect 50% of the protection fees from these stores every month."

"Afterwards, you will be allocated a house in the outer part of the eastern district for you and your family to live in."

"Furthermore, you won't have to pay to go to Huichun Lane anymore, and the guild will give you an unlimited daily quota of [Dragon Tiger Pills]."

……

Feng Yue kept talking, which stirred Ye Li's emotions.

Compared to the benefits listed below, the monthly allowance of 10 taels is actually the most ordinary one.

The Body Tempering Pill alone can sell for 10 taels on the market.

Moreover, the profits from 10 stores would bring in at least 50 taels a month, which is equivalent to about 5 yuan a month in modern terms!

In the Azure Dragon Gang, ordinary disciples can't even get enough to eat, but core disciples enjoy countless benefits.

"Today you can officially graduate from your apprenticeship."

Looking at the best class he had ever taught, Feng Yue couldn't help but shake his head and sigh, "You really didn't disappoint me!"

"It's all thanks to the coach's excellent teaching." Ye Li raised his hand to offer a few words of flattery, but was interrupted by Feng Yue raising his hand to interrupt:

"Alright, kid, stop flattering me."

"When you are promoted to an elder in a few years, I will give you a gift. As long as you are a genius, you can accept it."

As he spoke, Feng Yue pursed his lips and said, "Although you haven't officially become a core disciple yet, it's just a matter of filling in the gaps in your name. I'll take you to collect your monthly allowance of 10 taels and 2 Body Tempering Pills later."

"Oh, you're also the top newcomer this month, so you can get another one. I'll take you to see your mansion in the East District later."

After saying that, he turned around and waved for Ye Li to follow.

Following behind Feng Yue, Yu received 10 monthly stipends and 3 Body Tempering Pills from the gang.

Feeling the overflowing vault, Ye Li was immersed in the joy of his elevated status.

Stepping out of the Azure Dragon Gang, Ye Li and Feng Yue looked back at the gang's banner with its flamboyant dragon and phoenix motifs as they walked towards the East District.

As soon as Ye Li stepped into Guangming East City, he could feel the hustle and bustle within.

Unlike the desolate yet peaceful south of the city, the entire eastern district is incredibly prosperous.

For the first time since awakening his memories, Ye Li felt the vitality of this city.

Whether it's status, wealth, or the safety of the area!

The eastern district is far superior to the former southern district.

When Ye Li was young and before his memories were awakened, he had also visited this place with his uncle and aunt's family during festivals such as the Lantern Festival.

But now that he has entered the Body Tempering Realm, Ye Li examines this place again and can clearly feel its different charm.

As far as the eye can see, the people in the eastern district are all full of vitality.

Looking around, Ye Li could see one or two martial artists on the street who were no less powerful than himself in terms of qi and blood.

Just as Ye Li was marveling at the prosperity of this place, a boy was waving a book in the street and shouting:

"The list of the nation's most talented individuals has changed! Ji Xun has defeated Du You to take first place! Don't miss it if you're passing by!"

"The Ranking of Prodigies?" Ye Li's eyes gleamed with curiosity.