I am a high-level martial arts master.

Inside the gang leader's mansion, Zheng Tong fell into deep thought because of Ye Li's self-recommendation.

He took Ye Li as his disciple...

Zheng Tong looked up at the black-clad youth in front of him, who was bowing with his hands clasped.

From the moment Ye Li entered until now, only half an hour has passed, and not a single word has been wasted.

Offering treasures demonstrates loyalty; explaining them reveals talent.

Zheng Tong had heard about Ye Li.

This kid's attribute is called "Green - Exceptionally Quick-witted," which can increase comprehension by 30%.

However, to be able to modify the technique to this extent after only two months of learning it clearly demonstrates that one's comprehension is already extraordinary and beyond human capabilities.

Zheng Tong had never heard of such enlightenment before; at least within the entire Xia Kingdom, he had never heard of such a strange thing.

To go far in martial arts, one must possess both innate talent and comprehension.

Ye Li's breakthrough to the Body Tempering Realm in just two months has already proven that his innate talent is not bad.

Although the green entries are not as good, this kind of extraordinary comprehension is even rarer than the blue entries.

For a moment, only one thought occupied Zheng Tong's mind:

Promising from the start!!!

A congenital expert is a celestial being whose five internal organs reside in their soul, who lives for three hundred years, and whose thoughts can change the world.

Throughout the entire Xia Kingdom, a person at the Acquired Perfection level is sufficient to govern a city, while a person at the Innate level is stationed in the capital, both being vital national assets.

Even as the world changes and the Xia Kingdom perishes, those with innate strength can still roam freely between heaven and earth.

Zheng Tong, after breaking through to the Acquired Perfection stage, cultivated diligently for 30 years but still could not break through, only barely comprehending a trace of the Innate Mysteries.

Even so, at the age of sixty, his blood and energy remained as vigorous as a dragon, showing no signs of decline.

At this moment, in Zheng Tong's view, Ye Li did indeed have a chance to advance to the Innate Realm.

At the very least, as long as Ye Li doesn't die prematurely, achieving his level of acquired perfection is not a problem.

Zheng Tong thought about many things for a moment.

Thinking of his beloved disciple who died in a surprise attack by the Poison Wolf Gang several years ago, and his lifespan which would be exhausted within thirty years.

I really need someone to take over my life and take care of me in my old age!

All sorts of reasons told him that he could indeed accept Ye Li as his disciple, and he did want to agree, but Zheng Tong just felt a little reluctant.

From the moment he entered until now, Ye Li has been in control of the entire conversation. Agreeing so easily is a bit too much of a concession to this kid's wishes.

Therefore, after thinking for a moment, he smiled and said, "I have heard my master say that if you reach the mid-stage of Body Tempering within five months, I can exempt you from borrowing a thousand taels of silver."

"Chief Qi, that's indeed the case."

"In that case, if you can reach the mid-stage of Body Tempering within four months, I will formally accept you as my disciple!"

As soon as he said that, Zheng Tong regretted it, muttering to himself, "This kid should be able to do it, right?"

With the unlimited supply of Body Tempering Pills every day, plus Dragon Tiger Pills, Ye Li's physical constitution should be able to be honed to the peak of the initial stage within three months.

With his extraordinary comprehension of modifying "Azure Dragon Force," breaking through to the mid-stage of Body Tempering within four months should be a sure thing.

Just as Zheng Tong was considering whether he should extend the deadline slightly, a resolute and confident response rang in his ears:

"Thank you for your kindness, Master!" Ye Li bowed again, now addressing him differently.

He then straightened up, his eyes blazing, stared directly at Zheng Tong, and said in a firm and resounding voice:

"Why four months? This disciple assures Master that I will break through to the mid-stage of Body Tempering within three months!"

"Oh?!" Zheng Tong's pupils contracted slightly, and then an overwhelming sense of pride and admiration welled up in his heart!

His iron-willed nature, forged through decades of battles and the accumulation of his vast fortune, gave him a natural appreciation for such sharp and confident brilliance.

"Does a ruler keep his word?"

Zheng Tong's voice suddenly rose to a high pitch, like a great bell, causing the candlelight in the hall to flicker.

"Absolutely true!" Ye Li answered without the slightest hesitation, simply stating the facts.

He stepped forward, his imposing aura unstoppable: "This disciple dares to swear another oath!"

"Two months, just two months! If I fail to break through to the mid-stage of Body Tempering after two months, this disciple is willing to accept any punishment!"

"Good! Good! Well done, Ye Li!"

Zheng Tong slammed his hand on the armrest and stood up abruptly, his burly figure stretching even longer in the candlelight: "What courage! What ambition! I swear this oath with you today!"

He strode down from the main seat, extending his calloused hand, which contained terrifying power:

"If you can truly break through to the mid-stage of Body Tempering within two months, I will send out invitations to all the prominent figures in Guangming City to hold a banquet for you to formally become my disciple! I will announce to the world that you, Ye Li, are my last disciple, Zheng Tong's last disciple!"

Ye Li’s eyes flashed with amazing light. Without the slightest hesitation, he also stretched out his arm, and the two palms collided heavily in the air!

"Snapped!"

The crisp sound of clapping echoed in the silent hall.

Ye Li bowed deeply, his voice filled with barely suppressed excitement:

"Disciple Ye Li kowtows to thank Master for granting my request! I will certainly not fail Master's expectations, as I promised in two months!"

A moment later, Ye Li, having successfully achieved her goal, happily left the gang leader's mansion.

Emerging from within, Ye Li felt deeply satisfied.

As long as you become Zheng Tong's apprentice, most of the current difficulties will not be a problem.

The internal struggle between Shen and Lu Xiuyuan for the title of Holy Son.

Smart people try to introduce entirely new variables to directly and effectively deal with the leader.

It was like a news story Ye Li had once heard: How can a bullied kid successfully fight back against bullying?

Directly resist the person who bullies you?

If you can beat them, why would you be bullied?

The best approach is to directly attack the opponent's spawn point!

The kid in the news followed the bully to his house and gave him a severe beating!

After this battle, under the deterrent effect of the spawn point, the bullying gang vanished instantly.

After all, not everyone is like Ye Li, without a mother.

At this moment, Ye Li accurately identified his weakness within the gang.

The so-called dispute with the core disciples is essentially about the sentence mentioned above.

Even if someone is a sect's holy son, doesn't he still have to obey the sect leader's orders?

In that case, why don't I just go straight to the highest-ranking gang leader and become his apprentice?

There are no middlemen taking a cut!

Upon seeing Ye Li emerge from outside, Feng Yue paused in surprise.

He put his hands behind his back and stepped forward to ask, "How did it go? Did you succeed or fail?"

"The outcome is still uncertain! The leader said to watch my next efforts."

Ye Li understood the principle that things are accomplished through secrecy, so he did not recount the main process.

Otherwise, if the news gets out, some jealous people will try to sabotage him, and the good thing could be ruined.

After all, some people in this world are not good at doing good deeds, but they are incredibly professional at stirring up trouble.

Ye Li did not intend to reveal this to anyone until he reached the mid-stage of Body Tempering.

Seeing Ye Li's expression remained calm and composed, Feng Yue guessed that he had probably failed, and said without any surprise:

"I've said it before: since the death of his last beloved disciple, the gang leader has become cold-hearted and will never take on another disciple."

"You still bothered Elder Yang. Luckily, Elder Yang was kind and said that if all else failed, he could recommend another elder to you. That elder doesn't get along with Lu Xiuyuan's master, so he will definitely accept you."

Seeing this, Ye Li slowly shook his head: "Please thank the elder for his kindness, but I am preparing to break through to the early stage of Body Tempering, so I won't trouble him any further."