In chaotic times, one can become a martial immortal.

As time slowly passed.

Bear-shaped stake, complete!

Ape-shaped stake, complete!

Tiger-shaped stake, complete!

Crane-shaped stake, complete!

Deer-shaped stake, complete!

Until the very last movement, Lu Yuan successfully practiced the Five Animal Fist once again.

This time, it not only took nearly an hour, but also consumed a great deal of physical energy.

Of course, the results of this training did not disappoint him.

[Five Animal Fist Perfected (Unlimited: 1%)]

First, look at the ancient scroll. Not only has the Five Animal Fist reached its peak, but the proficiency in it also seems to have changed considerably.

However, he is not yet clear on what the phrase "not yet broken the limit" specifically means, or how to improve proficiency. He probably needs to verify it from multiple sources.

Looking at the Qi and blood in the body, it has not only increased to ten strands, but has also intertwined into one.

This surge of energy should be enough to support him in undergoing a second energy tempering and breaking through to the Dark Force level.

However, to ensure everything goes perfectly, he plans to prepare another medicinal soup that can quickly restore his blood and energy.

After resting for a while and eating the free meat, Lu Yuan walked up to Chen Pi.

"Brother Chenpi, I probably won't be coming again!"

Lu Yuan smiled at Chen Pi and said directly.

Among these martial arts disciples from the outer courtyard, he was closest to Chen Pi.

Not only was Chen Pi the one who taught him the Five Animal Fist on his very first day at Song Academy, but Chen Pi also took good care of him in the days that followed. He would naturally remember this favor.

"That's why. Not only have you mastered the Five Animal Fist, but you've also learned the Wind-Breaking Saber Technique. If you just keep working hard, you might very well become a Ming Jin martial artist, and you even have a real chance of passing the martial arts exam in the future!"

Chen Pi was stunned for a moment upon hearing this, then looked at Lu Yuan with a puzzled expression.

Although many elderly people had left Song Academy before, they either struggled to master the Five Animal Fist or simply lacked the funds to continue practicing martial arts, making it a helpless act out of necessity. But why did Lu Yuan do the same?

"I want to try other approaches!"

Lu Yuan didn't elaborate, then smiled and said, "Brother Chen Pi, if you ever encounter any difficulties in the future, feel free to come to me!"

"Alright then, I wish you all the best for the future!"

Seeing that Lu Yuan was determined to leave, Chen Pi could only say...

He paused for a moment, then continued, "I'll go and call Fang Chang over for you!"

Without waiting for Lu Yuan's reply, he hurriedly walked into the inner courtyard.

Lu Yuan stood there quietly. Even if Chen Pi didn't mention it, he would naturally tell Fang Chang.

Before long, Chen Pi and Fang Chang walked out of the inner courtyard one after the other.

"Ah Yuan, are you really leaving?"

Fang Chang frowned slightly and asked Lu Yuan.

"Yeah, I feel like there's not much point in staying here anymore!"

Lu Yuan smiled and nodded, then said.

Unless he fully reveals his talents and is noticed by Master Song, who will directly accept him as a personal disciple and then enter the inner courtyard to receive full-fledged training, and even compete with Fang Chang and Hong Lei for resources and the right to inherit the Song Academy.

Otherwise, even if he stayed, he wouldn't have any good opportunities for advancement.

Moreover, he had no intention of competing with Fang Chang for anything, nor did he think inheriting the Song Academy was a good thing, and he was even less willing to risk his life in a life-or-death struggle with someone in six months.

If that's the case, it's better to leave sooner and take a better, straighter path.

"Your natural talent is indeed limited in terms of potential, so changing paths sooner rather than later isn't a bad thing. With your current level of Five Animal Fist, whether you work for a security escort agency or guard a wealthy family, you'll be able to make a living!"

Fang Chang gave Lu Yuan a deep look, then said, "I only hope that no matter what the future holds, our brotherhood will last forever!"

Although he and A Yuan were the closest, A Yuan's natural talent was too poor, and he wasn't as diligent as Chen Yong and the others. When that day came, he probably wouldn't be able to help him much.

"Yes, it will!"

Lu Yuan nodded and smiled.

"My master told me to tell you that you don't need to say goodbye to him; just take care of yourself from now on!"

Fang Chang turned to look at the inner courtyard behind him, then lowered his voice and continued, "He also said that neither the Five Animal Fist nor the Wind-Breaking Saber Technique should be easily passed on to others, otherwise, he will personally deal with you!"

"good!"

Lu Yuan's expression remained unchanged, and he nodded with a smile.

Master Song never paid much attention to these outer courtyard martial arts students; they came and went as they pleased.

As for passing on the Five Animal Fist and the Wind-Breaking Saber Technique to others, I have never had such an idea.

"When I take over the Song Academy, you must come back to help me. I promise you won't be shortchanged!"

Fang Chang took another step forward and whispered, "A-Yuan, could you lend me three taels of silver? I'll definitely pay you back tomorrow!"

Lu Yuan glanced at Fang Chang in surprise, not expecting that the other party would actually ask him for money.

Logically speaking, Fang Chang was highly regarded by Master Song, so he shouldn't have needed to buy meat or medicine himself. Why would he need to borrow money?

However, Lu Yuan didn't ask any further questions and simply took out three taels of silver and handed it to Fang Chang.

If it weren't for Fang Chang's words, he wouldn't have been able to enter Song Academy for free, and he doesn't know when he would have been able to learn martial arts.

It is even more impossible for them to have achieved such success in less than a month.

Based on this alone, what is a mere three taels of silver?

"Ah Yuan, until we meet again!"

Fang Chang raised his hand and patted Lu Yuan on the shoulder, then turned and went into the inner courtyard.

"Brother Lu Yuan, could you lend us some money?"

At this moment, several elderly martial arts practitioners suddenly gathered around.

"there is none left!"

Lu Yuan waved his hand in refusal and then walked directly out of Song Courtyard.

"Is he really not coming?"

Watching Lu Yuan's departing figure, Wu Yu said with some surprise.

"If he doesn't come, he doesn't come. The next time we meet, we'll probably be from two different worlds!"

Chen Yong pursed his lips and said...

He immediately stopped paying attention and continued to cultivate diligently.

Although he had never been able to defeat Lu Yuan even once, which made him feel confused, he felt somewhat relieved when he thought that Lu Yuan had no future. He realized that he had a bright future ahead of him and should have a broader vision.

……

After leaving Songyuan, Lu Yuan went to a pharmacy called Guangchuntang.

"Young master, what would you like to buy?"

The shopkeeper asked Lu Yuan with a smile.

"Are there any medicinal soups that can quickly restore qi and blood?"

Lu Yuan asked directly.

"This Qi-tonifying soup costs three taels of silver per serving and can be taken in three divided doses. It will quickly restore your Qi and blood within three days!"

The shopkeeper quickly replied.

"One order, please!"

Lu Yuan did not hesitate and spoke directly.

Although three taels of silver per serving is indeed not cheap, his second blood and qi tempering is also crucial, and this money cannot be saved.

"Young master, these Qi and Blood Pills, costing twenty taels of silver each, not only restore Qi and blood faster but also last longer. Would you like some?"

The shopkeeper asked again.

"Maybe next time!"

Lu Yuan shook his head. A Qi and Blood Pill costing twenty taels of silver would naturally be better, but unfortunately he couldn't afford it for the time being.

He took the medicine packaged by the shopkeeper and prepared to leave.

"Excuse me, sir, please wait!"

Just then, a shout rang out.

……