Starting as a cowherd, he sought a way to cultivate immortality.

Two days later.

In the training ground of Xingyun Martial Arts School.

Chen Chi was wearing a coarse cloth short shirt and was practicing horse stance under the sun.

Jiang Xingyun quietly approached him from behind and kicked Chen Chi in the back of the knee.

Chen Chi seemed to have his legs nailed to the ground, his body remaining completely still.

Jiang Xingyun nodded.

"Chen Chi, let's stop."

"Yes, Master." Chen Chi stopped his posture and stood respectfully beside Jiang Xingyun.

Jiang Xingyun glanced at him and said:

"Your Bull Body Tempering Technique is quite good. Your lower body is stable and your power flows throughout your body. I can now teach you the Five Animal Fist."

Chen Chi was overjoyed.

In the past two days at the martial arts school, he had already heard that the master's signature martial art was called Five Animal Fist, and he had also watched many of his fellow disciples practice the moves of the fist technique. He had long wanted to learn this fist technique.

Jiang Xingyun led him to an open space and said in a deep voice:

"Letting you practice standing meditation first is both to solidify your foundation and to prepare you for the Five Animal Fist."

"The Five Animal Fist is a superior martial art and the foundation of our martial arts school. Based on the five animals of tiger, bear, deer, bird, and ape, it can be practiced step by step to strengthen blood and qi, open up meridians, and achieve mastery, transforming strength into nothingness."

"Watch closely."

Jiang Xingyun assumed a horse stance, his body as steady as a rock, ready to demonstrate the Five Animal Fist to Chen Chi.

He lowered his legs, his feet planted firmly on the ground, clenched his fists, and slowly raised them towards his chest. As he threw the punch, his shoulders, waist, and hips moved in unison, the force flowing from the soles of his feet to the tips of his fists. Each punch was as fierce and powerful as a tiger descending a mountain.

"This is Tiger Style Fist," Jiang Xingyun said in a deep voice.

After throwing a dozen or so punches, he returned to the horse stance, then leaned forward, his shoulder blades and back muscles tensed, his center of gravity sinking into his lower body, and his punches came down like a bear hugging a mountain.

"Bear-style Fist".

Jiang Xingyun's movements never stopped. He then unleashed the Deer Form Fist, Bird Form Fist, and Ape Form Fist in succession. Each form was independent yet connected as a single, unified movement.

To ensure Chen Chi could see clearly, Jiang Xingyun slowed down each punch and movement, further demonstrating his control over the force.

Chen Chi watched in a dazzling display, deeply moved and impressed.

The Five Animal Fist techniques practiced by the senior disciples were noticeably inferior to those practiced by Jiang Xingyun.

The same fist technique, which was only similar in form to the senior brother's, was perfectly executed and powerfully delivered by Jiang Xingyun.

After finishing a set of Five Animal Fist, Jiang Xingyun stood still, his expression unchanged.

"Have you gained any insights?" Jiang Xingyun asked.

Chen Chi pondered for a moment and said:

"Tiger-style boxing, bear-style boxing, deer-style boxing, bird-style boxing, and ape-style boxing each have their own strengths. Their strengths and weaknesses, speeds and slowness, and agility and clumsiness are all different, but..."

He paused briefly at this point: "This disciple does not understand the purpose of the Five Animal Fist."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Xingyun's gaze shifted slightly:

"If you could understand this now, you wouldn't need me as your master."

Chen Chi immediately clasped his hands in a fist and said, "Please enlighten me, Master!"

Jiang Xingyun said solemnly:

"Those who practice martial arts have three levels of attainment: strengthening blood, opening meridians, and transforming internal energy. If you can master the Five Animal Fist and achieve great success in the art, you will naturally reach the Transformation of Internal Energy level."

"The Transformation Realm is too far away for you. What you need to do now is to practice the Five Animal Fist diligently and strive to reach the Blood Strengthening Realm as soon as possible."

Chen Chi's heart stirred.

This was the first time he had heard of the three realms of martial arts.

"Master, how do I know that I have reached the Blood Strengthening Realm?"

Jiang Xingyun said indifferently, "You'll find out when the time comes."

"Come, follow me and practice the Five Animal Fist once, and remember the movements and techniques."

"Yes, Master!"

Chen Chi distanced himself from Jiang Xingyun and imitated Jiang Xingyun's stance.

The next moment, Jiang Xingyun moved.

Chen Chi imitated Jiang Xingyun's movements and punching force from the side, only to feel his whole body twist and his hands and feet become unresponsive.

This Five Animal Fist is indeed extraordinary!

Jiang Xingyun glanced at Chen Chi and couldn't help but slow down the speed of his moves.

"Don't try to be exactly the same. Just memorize the movements first, and then practice and improve them gradually later," Jiang Xingyun advised.

Chen Chi then realized that his attempt to imitate his master's fighting style and power had actually disrupted the moves.

He immediately abandoned the idea of ​​imitating his master's style and focused on following his master's movements step by step.

After finishing the Five Animal Fist, Jiang Xingyun looked at Chen Chi:

"You do it in front of me, and I will correct any mistakes you make."

"Thank you, Master!" Chen Chi said, clasping his hands in thanks.

The opportunity was rare, so he dared not be negligent. He readjusted his stance and quickly recalled his master's starting move, step, and finishing move.

Chen Chi took a deep breath and, following his memory, slowly performed the first move of the Five Animal Fist.

His movements were slightly awkward, and his punches were not crisp enough, but his punching path was clear enough and he did not go astray.

Jiang Xingyun stood to the side, his gaze sharp as a knife, staring intently at his figure.

"That's not right, pull your right arm back."

The left fist swept out horizontally, while the right leg remained stationary.

Bow your body, clench your fists, and open your arms.

... "

Under Jiang Xingyun's guidance, Chen Chi spent half an hour barely finishing the Five Animal Fist.

"I have already taught you the essentials of the Five Animal Fist. Study them carefully. If you forget anything, watch how your senior brothers practice it," Jiang Xingyun said calmly.

Before Chen Chi could speak, he turned and left, heading towards the shooting range courtyard.

Chen Chi took a breath, straightened his back again, and assumed a fighting stance.

While he still vividly remembered those moves, he needed to seize the time and thoroughly memorize the Five Animal Fist techniques.

Chen Chi focused intently, recalling the moves of the Five Animal Fist, and began to practice.

He remembered the Tiger Form and Bear Form of the early stages of the martial art quite clearly and was able to perform both forms consecutively.

However, Chen Chi forgot many of the punching movements in the later Deer-shaped Fist, Bird-shaped Fist, and Ape-shaped Fist techniques.

He had to stop and watch how his fellow disciples, who were practicing martial arts in the courtyard, threw punches.

"Why not learn the Bull Body Tempering Technique like we do, mastering each form of the fist first, and then combining them together to unleash a powerful punch?" Chen Chi pondered.

Having made up his mind, Chen Chi no longer hesitated and decided to practice the Tiger Form and Bear Form several more times to memorize them before learning the subsequent boxing techniques.

Before we knew it, time had slipped away and darkness was falling.

It wasn't until he heard Jiang Qianxue calling him that Chen Chi came to his senses, stopped punching, and stood still.

"Junior Brother Chen, you're working so hard!"

Jiang Qianxue walked up to Chen Chi, her bright, watery eyes darting around.

Chen Chi clasped his hands in a fist and asked, "Senior Sister, didn't you practice martial arts today?"

Upon hearing this, Jiang Qianxue blushed slightly, then stammered, "Um... practicing martial arts... there's no rush, let's talk about it tomorrow."

"That's true." Chen Chi smiled.

In the few days since he arrived at the martial arts school, he has never seen Jiang Qianxue practice martial arts.

This junior sister is probably an example of someone who will always practice tomorrow.

"Senior sister, did you need something?"

Jiang Qianxue nodded and said solemnly, "I heard that you live in a village outside the city."

Although your home is relatively close to the county seat, you should still avoid traveling after dark. My dad said that things haven't been very peaceful around Changqing County lately.

After he stopped herding cattle for the Sun family, Chen Chi moved back to live in Chenjia Village.

Jiang Qianxue's concern for his safety warmed Chen Chi's heart.

"Thank you for your concern, Senior Sister. I'll head back now."

"Who cares about you?" Jiang Qianxue pouted. "Hurry up and go, see you tomorrow."

Then, she walked briskly towards the courtyard of her house.

Chen Chi watched her retreating figure, a smile appearing on his face.

My junior sister is a bit lazy, but she has a kind heart.