Becoming a saint begins with the infinite accumulation of destiny.

The first light of dawn.

Chen Shisheng sat up, stretched, and looked refreshed.

Since he started practicing Zhan Zhuang (standing meditation) and martial arts, whether it's due to abundant Qi and blood or physical exertion, his sleep quality has become remarkably good.

He could almost fall asleep the moment he hit the bed; his good sleep schedule made Chen Shisheng feel full of energy.

Because the Wen family compound provided meals, Chen Shisheng didn't eat at home. He glanced at his sister-in-law's closed door and said something.

"Sister-in-law, I'm going out."

Chen Shisheng quickly washed up, got dressed, and headed towards the Wen family compound.

He no longer took the detour he had before, but instead followed the long street directly.

I used to walk that way because the long street was a mixed bag, and people were often robbed in the street, and there were even vicious murders.

Now things are different. Chen Shisheng is dressed in a simple gray short-sleeved shirt, with the Wen family's mark embroidered on the left chest.

In addition, he had become quite strong and grew to over 1.7 meters tall, so most people wouldn't dare to mess with him.

The long street was dilapidated, littered with garbage. In some dark alleyways, bloodstains could even be faintly seen on the ground, and the whole street reeked of a foul stench mixed with sewer odor.

Most of the passersby looked pale and emaciated, walking unsteadily like zombies.

"Quick! Let's go!"

"If you miss it, it'll be gone!"

Not long after they started walking, the crowd around them suddenly began to riot, all running towards the end of the long street, as if something was happening there, causing everyone to run wildly.

The children and women, who were the largest group, all seemed to have heard the biggest news in the world, and they scrambled to grab it, afraid of being a step too late.

"Excuse me, what happened over there?"

Chen Shisheng glanced ahead, grabbed a teenager, and asked him why.

"you...!"

The child was about to curse when he was pulled, but when he turned his head, he saw the mark on Chen Shisheng's left chest.

His voice suddenly went hoarse, and he explained in an extremely fast pace:

"They're going to behead us! The bandits have been caught, and the authorities want to behead them!"

Then, he used the hand holding the steamed bun to break free from Chen Shisheng and ran forward as fast as he could.

Chen Shisheng released the child, thought for a moment, and walked over to check on the situation.

Soon, he arrived at the bustling intersection.

The place was now packed with people, a cacophony of noise, and teeming with people who had come to watch the spectacle.

Soldiers in armor and armed were present to maintain order.

In the open space in the middle, there is a simple wooden platform with braziers at the four corners, from which black smoke rises.

Standing in the center of the wooden platform was a man who appeared to be a clerk or similar figure from the county government, wearing an official hat and holding a thin piece of paper, loudly reciting:

"The criminal Liu Santong was originally a law-abiding citizen, but instead of serving the country, he turned into a bandit."

From the seventh year of the Jing Dynasty's reign, a group of several hundred men gathered at the Taifeng Mountain pass, wielding weapons and running rampant. They robbed merchants, murdered civilians, seized property, and ambushed government troops.

This is an extremely heinous crime, too numerous to recount. According to the "Dayuan Laws," those who plot treason, murder, or robbery should be punished with the death penalty. Let this be a clear example of the law, to uphold national justice and serve as a warning to others!

"Beheading!"

A person on the high platform shouted loudly.

Soon one person was forced onto the high platform, which immediately enraged the crowd, who shouted and cursed.

"Those who are feared even by ghosts deserve to die!!"

"Cut him down!"

...

Pushed and shoved by the crowd, Chen Shisheng's eyes lit up as he looked at Liu Santong, the bandit on the high platform.

The man had a fierce look on his face, his body was bulging with muscles, his arms were as strong as a woman's thighs, and his leopard-like eyes glared at the surroundings, scaring some children into screaming.

However, Chen Shisheng wasn't looking at that; he was looking at the top of Chen Shisheng's head.

A white beam of light floated above its head, bearing a destiny-related inscription: "Qi and Blood Like an Ox."

[Strong Qi and Blood (White): Possessing abundant Qi and blood, with strength like a raging bull. Increases Qi and blood.]

"This destiny is quite good!"

Chen Shisheng pondered this in his heart, secretly delighted.

Just then.

Swish!

The executioner raised his blade and brought the head down; blood gushed out like a fountain, flying several feet high.

Some people who were closer to the water got their faces splashed, but they weren't angry. Instead, they became even more frenzied, like bees drawn to a flower.

Several men with bloodshot eyes and heavy breathing squeezed in, using their black steamed buns to dab the blood on the ground, not wanting to waste a single drop.

The crowd quickly broke through the soldiers' obstruction, and the platform swayed precariously, on the verge of collapse.

In an instant, the shouts of soldiers, the cries of the crowd, and the crying of children were all mixed together.

The officials on the high platform had already left, and there was no one to maintain order at the scene. The soldiers were also led away, no longer caring about anything.

Chen Shisheng acted decisively and quickly walked forward. He was tall and strong, and with a wave of his hand, the crowd was separated like fallen ears of wheat.

Soon, Chen Shisheng arrived at the front.

Liu Santong's body had long since disappeared, leaving only a headless corpse at the scene.

"However, this is enough."

Without further hesitation, Chen Shisheng bent down and placed his hand on Liu Santong's corpse.

The instant Chen Shisheng made contact, a white light suddenly flew out from Liu Santong's corpse and then burrowed into Chen Shisheng's body.

"It's done!"

Chen Shisheng was overjoyed and quickly walked out of the crowd, found a corner, and couldn't wait to check the panel.

Name: Chen Shisheng

[Destiny: None]

[Destiny Sign: Dexterity (White): Agile fingers, meticulous mind. Enhanced memory and hand speed]

[Strong Qi and Blood (White): Possessing abundant Qi and blood, with strength like a raging bull. Increases Qi and blood.]

Immediately afterwards, an intensely hot current flowed from his limbs and bones, spreading throughout his body like a warm water bath, warming his entire body.

Crack! Crack!

Chen Shisheng felt it for a moment, then couldn't help but clench his fist, and his body immediately made a series of cracking sounds as his bones moved.

At the same time, his body seemed to swell slightly like a balloon, his arm and thigh muscles bulged slightly, and his strength increased significantly.

"Is this all the strength I have now?"

Chen Shisheng punched the earthen wall next to him, somewhat surprised.

Instantly, dirt flew everywhere, a hole was punched in the earthen wall, and the fist passed right through it, landing behind it.

Moreover, Chen Shisheng's body was filled with incredibly abundant and inexhaustible qi and blood, as if an invisible force was constantly transforming his body.

"The fourth key to the Hunyuan Stance has actually been broken open in one fell swoop!"

Chen Shisheng immediately noticed the unusual movement in his body.

With the muscles strengthened and blood and energy flowing freely, the key points on the arm that were previously difficult to treat were successfully completed in one go.

Although he had only just obtained the "Qi and Blood Like an Ox" skill, its various wonders had already completely shocked Chen Shisheng.

I was still thinking about giving it a try, but when I glanced at the sky, it was already broad daylight, and it was time to go to the Wen family compound.

"Then, you can savor it more carefully."

......

The Wen Family Compound.

With constant shouts of "Hey!", a group of men, some shirtless and drenched in sweat, were practicing standing meditation to cultivate their qi and blood and hone their physical strength.

When Chen Shisheng walked in, he did not attract the attention of anyone else.

Zhang Qing hadn't contacted him in the past few days, and although Chen Shisheng was a little puzzled, he didn't care.

"The date for your assignment outside the city has been set, did you know?"

Walking to the corner, Liu Feng had already started practicing. He looked around and lowered his voice.

"When?"

Chen Shisheng's expression shifted, and he asked.

This concerns his future assignment, so he naturally has to be concerned about it.

"One month later. Counting the days, we've been here for almost a month now. The Wen family always has a two-month assessment period. I've asked around."

Liu Feng's expression turned solemn as he continued.

After thinking for a moment, he looked at the several figures in the arena, a hint of gossip appearing on his face.

"Do you know who was pre-selected for our spot to go to the inner city?"

"Zhu You?"

Chen Shisheng speculated.

This guy is undeniably talented; he completed all ten techniques early on and has been practicing them internally for some time.