In this chaotic world of martial arts, I'll become a god by adding skill points!

"Let's go...sigh~"

The uncle sighed deeply and looked at the group.

Things were going well not long ago, but who knew that this chaotic world would suddenly arrive.

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After returning to the county town, nothing else happened.

Wang Anping practiced martial arts regularly, and his proficiency gradually increased.

Since breaking through to the Hua Jin level, he has grasped the essence of Xingyi Quan.

He completely abandoned other exercises such as Zhan Zhuang (standing meditation) and devoted himself to practicing Xingyi Quan (a style of Chinese martial arts).

He had a feeling that Xingyi Quan would undergo a transformation once he broke through to the next level!

"Master Linghu?"

Just as he was thinking, a voice called out from outside. Judging from the voice, it seemed to be Zhou Hu.

"What's the matter?" He picked up his straw hat, walked to the courtyard gate, opened the door, and looked at the other person.

"Didn't you tell us to keep an eye on the movements of each family? Today, my men discovered something: people from the Liu family, the Chen family, and the Longyuan Martial Arts School have all left the city."

They were all riding fast horses, and the people leaving the city all seemed to be quite strong; they all set off at roughly the same time.

The underlings thought this was quite important, so they came to report it.

Hearing Zhou Hu's words, Wang Anping nodded and said, "Okay, tell me about similar news in the future. Is there anything else?"

Seeing that the other person seemed hesitant to speak, he continued to ask.

"Yes... I do. I've been stuck on Ming Jin for a long time and haven't been able to find a way to unlock An Jin... I'd like to ask Master Linghu if he could teach me the method to unlock this barrier."

Zhou Hu scratched his head, speaking haltingly, sounding both frightened and embarrassed.

"Where did you learn your martial arts skills? Didn't your master teach you these things?" Wang Anping asked curiously.

Normally, if someone has reached the level of Ming Jin (manifest strength), they should already know the methods for unlocking An Jin (hidden strength). Do they really need someone to teach them?

"I learned this at a martial arts school. The money I paid was only enough to learn the Ming Jin level. I didn't pay for the rest..." Zhou Hu smiled, somewhat embarrassed.

Upon hearing this, Wang Anping thought for a moment, then stepped aside to let the courtyard gate open.

"Come in, the yard is spacious, I'll teach you."

Upon hearing this, Zhou Hu's eyes lit up instantly, and the embarrassment and timidity on his face vanished.

Instead, he was overjoyed and immediately bowed, his tone both respectful and excited:

"Thank you so much, Master Linghu! Thank you so much, Master Linghu! I will definitely study hard and live up to your guidance!"

As he spoke, he carefully followed Wang Anping into the courtyard.

Their steps were light, yet they dared not be too flamboyant, lest they disturb Wang Anping.

Wang Anping walked to the center of the courtyard, turned around, and looked calmly at Zhou Hu.

"What kind of martial arts do you practice?"

Zhou Hu respectfully replied, "I practice the Dragon Tiger Fist of Jiangning County."

"Hmm, punch me with all your might, let me see what's wrong with you."

Upon hearing this, Zhou Hu hesitated for a moment.

But after thinking of Wang Anping's terrifying strength, he clasped his hands in a fist and said:

"Thank you, Master Linghu, I'm coming!"

As he spoke, he got into a fighting stance and punched Wang Anping hard in the stomach!

The fist struck Wang Anping without making a sound, as if it had hit a lump of cotton.

Wang Anping sensed the opponent's strength and slowly spoke:

"You're stuck at the Ming Jin level and can't unlock the An Jin level. There are two core issues."

First, the energy is too dispersed, remaining only between the skin and flesh, and does not retract inward.

Secondly, one uses brute force to generate power, rather than guiding the qi with intention. Without understanding the path of qi circulation, one naturally cannot accumulate internal strength.

Zhou Hu immediately pricked up his ears, listening intently, not daring to even breathe loudly.

His hands hung unconsciously at his sides, his eyes fixed on Wang Anping, afraid of missing a single word, and he kept nodding:

"Yes, yes, Master Linghu is right. I just feel my energy dissipating and I can't control it. I don't know where to direct it."

Wang Anping nodded slightly and raised his hand to signal him: "Perform a set of your most proficient boxing techniques. Let me see how your internal energy is circulating."

Zhou Hu dared not delay. He took a deep breath, assumed a stance, and slowly unleashed the Dragon Tiger Fist.

His moves were fairly standard, and his punches had some power, showing that he practiced very hard.

But as Wang Anping said, when he punches, the energy floats on the surface of his body.

The punch made a loud noise, but it lacked penetrating power.

In the latter half of the fight, his breathing gradually became disordered, his energy became increasingly scattered, and fine beads of sweat appeared on his forehead.

"Stop." Wang Anping raised his hand to stop him, his tone still calm, but his words were clear.

"Look, you're throwing punches too hastily, only thinking about using brute force, but ignoring the guidance of energy."

As he spoke, Wang Anping personally demonstrated.

He lowered his body slightly, his feet were shoulder-width apart, and his hands hung naturally at his sides.

His aura gradually subsided, losing the sharpness of a master of internal energy and instead becoming more gentle.

A moment later, he slowly raised his hand and threw a punch.

There was no fierce punch, but you could clearly see the energy flowing between his arms.

It gathers from the legs, follows the meridians, and slowly sinks into the dantian.

Then, draw it out from the dantian and let it flow through the whole body.

"The first step is to learn how to control your strength."

Wang Anping withdrew his fist and stood up, looking at Zhou Hu, who had a look of awe on his face:

"Discard distracting thoughts and calm your mind."

When inhaling, imagine the energy throughout your body gradually gathering from your limbs, bones, and flesh towards your dantian.

Just like using a net to catch fish, take it slow and don't be impatient.

Repeat this process for half an hour each day, first practicing the internal control of one's internal energy.

Zhou Hu quickly followed suit, closing his eyes, clearing his mind of distractions, and trying his best to guide the energy on the surface of his body to gather in his dantian.

No matter how hard he tried, his energy was like a naughty child, running around everywhere.

They either can't gather together, or they just manage to gather a little, only to disperse with a single breath.

Before long, his face turned completely red and his breathing became erratic.

Sweat dripped down his face, revealing a mixture of anxiety and frustration.

"Don't rush."

Seeing this, Wang Anping softened his tone.

"When you are trying to break through the barriers of internal strength, the worst thing you can do is to be impatient and restless."

If the mind is not calm, one's energy cannot be controlled.

Let's try again, slow down your breathing, inhale deeply and exhale slowly.

There's no need to deliberately pursue strength; simply focus on the flow of energy.

As he spoke, he walked to Zhou Hu's side and gently placed his hand on Zhou Hu's dantian.

With a slight exertion, a gentle yet refined energy slowly flowed into Zhou Hu's body.

This energy wasn't strong, but it was like a guiding light.

It guided the scattered energy on Zhou Hu's body surface, gradually gathering it towards his dantian.

"Feel the direction of this energy, and follow it."

Wang Anping's voice rang in his ears.

"Inhale, draw your energy inward."

Exhale, let the energy flow through you, remember this feeling, and etch it into your mind.

Under Wang Anping's guidance, Zhou Hu gradually found his footing.

The scattered energy on the body surface finally stopped running rampant.

Gradually, the energy gathers towards the dantian, forming a weak yet stable stream of air.

He was overjoyed and wanted to cheer, but Wang Anping stopped him in time: "Don't get distracted, focus on your internal energy and solidify this feeling."

Zhou Hu quickly composed himself and continued to focus on the internal gathering and circulation of his internal energy.

About half an hour later, Wang Anping withdrew his hand and said in a deep voice:

"Alright, that's enough practice for today."

Remember this feeling, and practice it once in the morning and once in the evening every day.

Come find me again when you can skillfully draw your inner energy into your dantian and condense it into a stable internal force.

"I'll teach you the next step: integrating internal energy into your movements, breaking down the barriers of your meridians, and truly unlocking the door to hidden power."

Zhou Hu slowly opened his eyes, feeling completely refreshed.

There was still a faint warmth in my dantian, which was the feeling of internal energy.

He bowed deeply to Wang Anping, his voice filled with gratitude, his eyes even a little red:

"Thank you so much, Master Linghu! Thank you so much, Master Linghu!"

I've finally figured it out! I really did feel that hidden force just now!

Wang Anping waved his hand, his tone indifferent:

"No need for formalities. Just practice your skills diligently and help me with my tasks in the future. That will be the best way to repay me."

He then changed the subject and returned to the previous news.

"By the way, people from the Liu family, the Chen family, and the Longyuan Martial Arts School have left the city."

Have someone keep a close watch on them and find out their direction and destination when they leave the city.

Report any news to me immediately; do not miss anything.

Zhou Hu quickly composed himself and respectfully replied, "Understood! I will go back and arrange for manpower to keep a close eye on the movements of each family."

We must find out their purpose in leaving the city; we must not delay our important mission!

At this moment, his tone became more resolute.

No longer as reserved as before, he felt an even greater respect and loyalty towards Wang Anping.

"By the way, you should arrange for people to search the surrounding mountains to see if there are any suitable places to take refuge from the disaster."

Once you find it, prepare enough food to last you three months. It will be useful in a couple of days.

Wang Anping waved his hand.

"Yes, sir! I will make the arrangements immediately." Zhou Hu bowed again, without a trace of doubt in his eyes.

As he reached the gate of the courtyard, he couldn't help but look back, his face full of joy and determination.

He secretly vowed to practice his skills diligently, not to let Wang Anping down, and to follow Wang Anping's instructions carefully in the future.

Wang Anping stood in the center of the courtyard, watching Zhou Hu's departing figure, a slight movement flashing in his eyes.

He had seen Zhou Hu's actions.

Guiding him to master the hidden strengths was not only a simple task, but also a way to cultivate a useful person for myself.

He then looked away, straightened his Xingyi Quan posture, calmed his mind, and continued practicing.

The wind howled as the fists struck, their energy condensed and refined. Each punch carried the sharpness and composure of a master of internal energy transformation.

However, his mind was not entirely focused on practicing his boxing; he was repeatedly pondering the strangeness of the Liu family, the Chen family, and the Longyuan Martial Arts School all sending people out of the city at the same time.

These three are all top martial arts schools in the county. The fact that they sent people out of the city at such a synchronized pace, and at such a fast pace, shows that they are quite powerful.

Something must have happened, and it might even be intricately connected to the affairs of Chen Chaoming and Fei Hong.

He felt a growing sense of unease; it seemed that his peaceful days were about to end.

He must prepare a response as soon as possible to avoid being caught off guard.

The Boxers would be a good helper once they found a good place.

Let Zhou Hu take his family and go into hiding for a while. He can come back after things in the county have settled down.

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at the same time

In a small courtyard, Fei Hong sat on a chair with a gloomy expression.

Sitting next to him was Chen Chaoming, and below him sat Chen Zhiyang, several members of the Chen family martial arts school, and several members of the Fei family martial arts school.

Fei Tianyang was among them; he had recovered from his injuries and returned to the county town the day before yesterday.

Sitting at the back was the leader of the Shahe Gang, followed by two trusted confidants.

"Have you found out? Which faction destroyed Black Tiger Stronghold?"

A master of internal strength from the Fei family immediately stood up and bowed in respect.

"Uncle, we've investigated these past few days, and there wasn't a single survivor left at Black Tiger Stronghold. It's hard to tell who killed them."

but.........."

The Fei family disciple glanced at Chen Chaoming's location but didn't say anything more.

"No matter what, we're all on the same side here, so just say what you have to say!" Fei Hong said sternly, noticing the other person's hesitation.

"Yes! The day before yesterday, Wang Anping went to Wangjiawan, and afterwards all the villagers in Wangjiawan disappeared."

When I arrived there with my men, there were many more graves.

After asking around in the surrounding villages, I learned that those few fools from Black Tiger Village were up to no good and had come down the mountain to rob several times in recent days.

A few nights ago, they looted Wangjiawan, and some of Wang Anping's relatives were killed by them.

"If Black Tiger Stronghold were to be destroyed, it's highly likely that Junior Brother Wang was behind it."

As the Fei family disciple spoke, he glanced at Chen Chaoming's position from time to time.

"My junior brother did it?" Upon hearing this, Chen Zhiyang stood up and looked at the other person in surprise.

Are you sure?

The Fei family disciple said, "I don't have any evidence for this, but I think it should be like this. After all, if Senior Brother Wang were to seek revenge, he would have the strength to wipe out the Black Tiger Stronghold."

"Alright, since it's just suspicion, there's no need to say more. Besides, those good-for-nothings deserved it. How many times have I told them not to cause trouble, not to cause trouble!"

They usually just rob people on the road, but this time they actually dared to burn, kill, and loot inside the village!

"Don't even mention whether it was my disciple who killed them. If they were alive, I would have killed them with one palm!" Chen Chaoming, who was sitting to the side, interrupted the conversation between the two.

Actually, when he heard about Wangjiawan, he already had a general idea in mind. But, as he said, even if Wang Anping really did kill him, so what?

They were just a few useless people; their deaths didn't affect the overall situation.

Moreover, he and Wang Anping had an agreement to protect each other's families, but his own people did such a stupid thing. They deserved to die!

"Hmm... Brother Chaoming is right. Since they were the ones who disobeyed first, let them die if they want."

Let's not talk about this anymore. Fei Nian, remember to tell the others not to cause any more trouble.

"We're about to do something big, so if anyone messes up now, I'll kill them!"

Fei Hong, sitting to the side, also spoke up. Since this matter involved Wang Anping, he didn't intend to pursue it any further.

After all, he knew how much this person meant to Chen Chaoming, and all his disciples were clearly assigned tasks.

It was Wang Anping. The other party didn't arrange anything, so it should be considered the last ember of the Chen family martial arts school?

In his view, this was normal, and Chen Chaoming was right; if those idiots from Black Tiger Stronghold were gone, they were gone. They couldn't even control themselves at this crucial moment, still going down the mountain to plunder.

Well, let him die. It'll save them from having to make things difficult for him later!

"Yes, Uncle." Fei Nian must be referring to the person from earlier. He nodded to indicate that he understood and then returned to his seat.

"Alright, since that's the case, let's leave the Black Tiger Stronghold matter alone. They were just a few good-for-nothings."

Now let me tell you about today's events!

Tonight at midnight, I will lure the evil spirits down the mountain.

"Then you guys..."