I am a high-level martial arts master.

"You performed a dodge using the Star Shift Nine Palaces Step! Gain +1 Comprehension"

"Star Shift Nine Palaces Step (1101+324/1500)"

……

The setting sun casts a warm glow over the courtyard.

Ye Li was slightly out of breath, and fine beads of sweat appeared on his forehead, wetting his temples.

He casually wiped it away, his gaze sweeping over the martial artists in front of him, some standing and some sitting, their breathing slightly labored.

After several hours of intense feeding, even he felt a bit tired, but his eyes still shone with satisfaction.

From being surrounded by nine mid-stage Body Tempering martial artists at the beginning, to later facing pressure from two late-stage Body Tempering experts alone, Ye Li could clearly feel the transformation in his movement technique.

At first, when facing an attack from all sides, you need to block and then use movement techniques to dodge.

Later, as his proficiency improved and he adapted to the attack patterns of these martial artists, he only needed to occasionally parry and use his movement skills to dodge most of their attacks.

Most importantly, Ye Li did not use any entries throughout the entire process.

"Essence-Consolidating and Vital Energy-Locking Technique (12/300)"

At this rate, it should take less than two months to break through to the late stage of Body Tempering.

Leaving aside the movement techniques for the moment, Ye Li discovered that he could also practice the "Solidifying Essence and Locking Vitality Technique" that he found in the Treasure Pavilion in his daily life.

This technique is designed to lock in yang energy and prevent semen from leaking out.

To put it bluntly, it's like a martial arts version of... Kegel exercises?

Simply put, the muscles used during leakage are the pelvic floor muscles, smooth muscles, and skeletal muscles.

This exercise involves mobilizing Qi and blood to nourish the muscles near the prostate at a specific frequency, allowing for flexible control over the timing.

When cultivated to its highest level, one can control a hundred women without leaking any!

A real miser who wouldn't spend a single penny!

Because it involves fewer muscles and requires simpler techniques, and because you can contract your anus at all times, the progress is relatively high.

Just as Ye Li was distracted by the panel, a steady voice came from behind him: "Is this what you meant by 'challenging the arena'?"

Turning around, Zheng Tong appeared beside him at some point and was staring at him.

"Master, since we're going to fight anyway, it's too much trouble to fight them one by one. Why not just hire them as sparring partners?" Ye Li said.

Faced with Ye Li's answer, Zheng Tong shook his head and said:

"Those who can be summoned by money are nothing but rotten fish and shrimp. Among those body tempering warriors just now, there were not many with green attributes."

"We asked you to challenge the dojo so that you could fight against the martial artists with green or even blue attributes in those factions," Zheng Tong said with some dissatisfaction.

"Master, don't rush. Harmony brings wealth. I'm only at the mid-stage of Body Tempering."

Ye Li waved his hand: "Anyway, there are still three months until the Guangming Grand Competition. I guarantee I'll bring you first place then."

Looking at his unruly disciple, Zheng Tong shook his head helplessly.

My apprentice is too "kind-hearted". He has the effort and perseverance, but his personality is too easygoing and he is not competitive enough!

He offered a few more words of advice on cultivation, but seeing Ye Li's nonchalant attitude, he shook his head and left.

But Zheng Tong had barely gone a short distance when one of his men came forward to report:

"Reporting back to the gang leader, we have just received a message from the Poison Wolf Gang."

Zheng Tong stopped in his tracks, his expression darkening at the mention of the Poison Wolf Gang. "What's going on?" he asked.

His subordinate glanced around, leaned forward, and whispered the news, causing Zheng Tong's pupils to shrink sharply.

……

For the next two weeks, Ye Li diligently cultivated every day.

Although he is now Zheng Tong's disciple and his safety is assured, his thirst for power still makes his life as monotonous as that of an ascetic.

As Ye Li's cultivation level improved, his tolerance to elixirs also increased accordingly.

Two Body Tempering Pills a day increase experience by 10 points, three Dragon Tiger Pills increase it by 18 points, and automatic breathing increases it by 2 points. You can reach the late stage of Body Tempering in about two months.

Excluding the 6 hours spent digesting the pills, the 8 hours spent sleeping, and the 1 hour spent handling miscellaneous tasks, the remaining 11 hours were spent practicing martial arts.

With the help of [Swiftness], Ye Li can squeeze out 26 hours a day.

God helps those who help themselves!

Even though Ye Li tried so hard, fate still wouldn't let him go.

As preparations for the apprenticeship banquet, which will take place a month later, invitations are being sent out to various powerful forces in Guangming.

But soon, the members of the Azure Dragon Gang who were setting up the apprenticeship banquet realized that something was wrong.

Because the Poison Wolf Gang on the other side... was also preparing a banquet!

Before Canglong could remain puzzled for long, news from the Poison Wolf Gang quickly spread, instantly causing an uproar throughout the city!

……

At this moment, in Ye Li's courtyard on Changyuan Street.

"Young Master, the invitations for the apprenticeship banquet have been sent out. Attendees include leaders of major families, martial arts schools, and merchant guilds in the city."

After Ye Li finished his cultivation and his breathing calmed down, Li Liang stepped forward and whispered his report:

"But for this apprenticeship banquet... the gang leader received a message and told the young master to be careful in his preparations, as the Poison Wolf Gang might interfere and cause unexpected trouble."

In the courtyard, upon hearing Li Liang's report, Ye Li slowly finished his practice.

Feeling his strength improve slightly, a satisfied smile appeared on his face.

Reaching out to accept the gold-embossed invitation card, Ye Li casually traced the illustrious names on it with his fingertips and asked indifferently:

"The Poison Wolf Gang? They're based in the west and north of the city, and they've always kept to themselves, skipping all formalities. What do they want this time?"

"That's why..."

Faced with Ye Li's question, Li Liang's face revealed barely suppressed anger, and his speech quickened:

"Therefore, Zou Tu, the leader of the Poison Wolf Gang, also held a discipleship banquet half a month later... and the time was set on the same day as the young master's discipleship banquet."