Gao Wu: From a poor man in the outer city to a martial saint of the ten directions

Wei Xiu didn't answer Li Bulong immediately. Instead, he slowly clenched his fist, his eyes filled with shock!

That tsunami-like torrent of information has now become an imprint, deeply etched into my mind!

You don't even need to close your eyes to "see" every detail of the Tiger Subduing Fist, from the starting stance to the finishing move!

The sequence of muscle activation and the rhythm of each breath are crystal clear!

But this style of boxing is also incredibly rare!

For an ordinary person to unleash a full-force attack, they need to hold their breath and concentrate for a moment.

Even for martial arts students like myself who have been practicing for many years, if we want to unleash a strike with 70% of our power, we have to take a deep breath and mobilize all the qi and blood in our body.

After throwing three or five punches in a row, you will feel exhausted, like a sponge that has been squeezed dry.

However, the first level of the Tiger Crouching Fist requires unleashing fifty punches in one minute with a continuous force, and each punch must unleash more than 70% of its power!

This is completely different from the basic fighting techniques I learned before, and can even be said to be the opposite, squeezing every bit of the body's potential!

However, this precisely proves its incredible effectiveness in actual combat!

Once mastered, who among those of the same level could withstand such a fierce and relentless onslaught?!

"Judging from your expression, you know how powerful it is."

Li Bulong nodded in satisfaction as he looked at the shock and fervor flashing in Wei Xiu's eyes.

"The moves of the Tiger Subduing Fist are not complicated, and the requirements for talent and comprehension are not high," he said in a deep voice.

"It tests the purest qualities of a martial artist: willpower and physique!"

"The training process is rigorous, but once mastered, its power is unparalleled!"

Li Bulong patted Wei Xiu's still muscular right shoulder with a hint of admiration.

"Let's go, it's getting late. I'll take you upstairs."

The two left the martial arts warehouse hidden deep underground and slowly ascended in the elevator.

……

When Wei Xiu returned to the familiar tenement building in Xiahe District, it was already late at night.

I opened the door quietly, and the living room was pitch black.

Wei Xiu walked to his mother's door, peeked through the crack, and after confirming that his mother was sleeping soundly with steady breathing, he quietly retreated back to his own little room.

"Gurgle..."

At the same time, a protesting sound arose from within my stomach.

From the afternoon until now, I've only had a glass of water in the infirmary.

With no other option, Wei Xiu took out the last pack of instant noodles from the box under the bed, boiled water in the electric kettle, and started making the noodles.

During the few minutes of waiting, Wei Xiu sat cross-legged on the bed and opened the system panel that only he could see.

Name: Wei Xiu

[Energy Power: 440]

[Talent Undying is on cooldown, 100 seconds remaining...]

The system ultimately gave Huang Feng a B+ rating in the battle.

The experience points reward isn't much, but the improvement in physical strength is substantial.

This also allowed his Yuan Power to officially break through the 440-point mark!

But Wei Xiu was not happy at all at this moment. He rested his head on the bedside table with his hands behind his head and shook his head inwardly.

"Money...it's all about money..." he muttered to himself.

In addition to the fist techniques themselves, the information received by the martial arts library also includes detailed training assistance suggestions.

It explicitly states that the training intensity of the Tiger-Taming Fist is extremely high.

To make rapid progress without damaging the body's foundation, it is necessary to use a nutrient solution of level three or higher to quickly replenish the massive amount of energy consumed during training.

Nutrient solutions, too, come in different prices depending on their grade.

The cheapest first-grade nutrient solution costs only a few dollars a bottle. It tastes similar to tap water with added sugar, and many students from ordinary families at the school drink it like water.

Level 2 nutrient solution costs nearly 100 yuan and provides more effective energy replenishment.

The school doesn't sell the Level 3 ones.

I have seen it online, but even the cheapest brand on sale costs 399 yuan per bottle!

Given the training intensity of the Tiger-Taming Fist, consuming three to five bottles a day is commonplace.

At this rate of spending, even if I used all my previous savings, I wouldn't last two days, let alone my current situation!

"I have to find a way to make a lot of money..."

Taking a deep breath, Wei Xiu's gaze sharpened.

He then picked up his phone, tapped on Lin Qi's profile picture, quickly typed in a message, and sent it.

After doing all this, he picked up the instant noodle bowl and began to gulp it down.

……

The next day, Linghai No. 7 Middle School.

The atmosphere on campus is completely different from what it was a few days ago.

In the corridors and along the playground, groups of students could be seen everywhere, whispering and even demonstrating famous moves.

The news of the elite class selection acted as a catalyst, completely igniting the enthusiasm of all senior high school students.

During lunch break, Wei Xiu's four-person team met up in a corner of the rooftop.

"The school hasn't announced the specific exam items yet. But we must first clarify our own positions."

Lin Yao got straight to the point; she had clearly done her homework, and her expression was serious.

"Let's report our respective elemental strength and the martial arts techniques we've mastered, so we can work together more effectively."

She spoke first:

"I am Lin Yao, with a Yuan Power of 450. My martial art is the family's Shadow Leg, a mid-grade Yellow-level technique. It combines feints and real attacks and is good at harassment and probing."

"I can serve as the team's forward and scout."

Zhou Xiong, standing to the side, spoke succinctly.

"Elemental Power 479. Western Martial Arts. I will fight my opponent; positions are flexible."

Although Lin Qi was a little annoyed that Lin Yao had stolen the captain's words, he still cleared his throat triumphantly when it was his turn.

"Ahem! As the captain of our team, I, Lin Qi, have a Yuan Power of 398! I just broke through last night! I'll definitely reach 400 before the selection!"

At this point, he puffed out his chest and gave a wry smile.

"The martial art is the Thunderclap Fist from the Dome Martial Arts School, a low-grade Yellow level technique. You know how powerful it is! I can coordinate with the team for a powerful attack!"

After they finished speaking, all three of them turned their gazes to Wei Xiu.

"Wei Xiu, Yuan Power 440," Wei Xiu calmly reported the number, then added.

"I just learned the Tiger Subduing Fist, a high-grade Yellow level technique. It's a continuous series of attacks, and I can serve as the squad's assault soldier."

"440?!"

"Tiger-Taming Fist?!"

Lin Yao and Zhou Xiong exclaimed in surprise almost simultaneously!

The first number indicates that Wei Xiu's strength has caught up with that of the veteran top students!

The next martial art caused a fierce fighting spirit to burst forth in Zhou Xiong's usually calm eyes!

Lin Yao took a deep breath, and the surprise in her eyes quickly turned into joy.

"The vanguard probes, the heavy blows follow, the powerful punches coordinate, the tiger charges..."

"Our team composition is absolutely perfect!"

She clenched her fist slightly, then looked at the three of them eagerly and said:

"I've already rented a private training room from the academic affairs office. Let's go there now and practice a bit, okay?!"

"Wait a moment."

Just as everyone was about to set off, Wei Xiu suddenly spoke up and grabbed Lin Qi, who was still very excited.

"You guys go ahead, I have something to discuss with Lin Qi, I'll be there in a bit."