Martial arts immortality begins with upgrading buildings.

Noon arrived quickly.

As soon as the call to serve dinner was made, Chen Qing rushed forward.

After finishing the meal, I drank two bowls of blood-nourishing soup.

After finishing my practice in the afternoon, I indeed gained two strands of qi and blood.

At this moment, his total Qi and blood had accumulated to ten strands.

"I can now get an extra bowl of blood-strengthening soup every week. If I can get first place in the competition, I can get an extra bowl."

Chen Qing pondered to himself.

An extra bowl of blood-nourishing soup means an extra bit of vital energy and blood.

He immediately decided to dedicate more time to practicing Wuji stance, hoping to win first place in next week's stance training competition.

In this way, he can accumulate two more strands of qi and blood each week, further shortening the time required to deplete qi and blood.

On the way back to the shack, Chen Qing passed the dock and went to scout out the area around Qin Gen's courtyard. He found that there were still seven or eight people guarding the courtyard.

Since he couldn't find a good opportunity to make a move, he decided to put Qin Gen's matter aside for the time being.

First, focus on practicing Wuji stance, so as to strive for first place in next week's stance training competition.

Back in his shack, after finishing dinner, Chen Qing began practicing Wuji stance.

A week has passed quietly.

With his relentless practice day and night, as well as the assistance of restoring his talent and the meditation room, he was able to maintain his stance for nine minutes.

He won first place in this week's standing meditation competition, stunning all the students from the outer academy.

In addition, the 36 large hens he kept in the spirit beast enclosure also brought him some income.

Each hen lays at least two eggs per day, but occasionally it may lay three or even four eggs.

Over the course of a week, a total of 628 eggs were laid.

Chen Qing took them to the shop and sold them for 0.7 copper coins each, for a total of 440 copper coins.

After deducting the daily chicken feed, there were still 360 copper coins left, which was about three silver dollars.

He had no use for the money and planned to ask Wu Shun for highly nourishing foods to speed up the process of replenishing his qi and blood.

At this time, the outer courtyard of the Wujiquan Society.

"Ah Qing, you're amazing! In just two weeks, you won first place in the competition. You finished two rounds ahead of the second-place guy! That guy's been here for over two months!"

Wu Shun said excitedly.

Chen Qing's amazing performance completely impressed many of the students from the Foreign Languages ​​Institute.

Many people who previously ignored them began to actively approach Chen Qing to talk.

As a result, their attitude towards Wu Shun changed a lot.

Chen Qing smiled upon hearing this but did not reply. Instead, he asked, "Shunzi, do you know anything besides the Blood-Strengthening Soup that can speed up the process of refining blood and qi?"

"Aside from some unique secret medicines, the most nourishing thing is eating meat! Not ordinary poultry, but the precious meat from wild monsters!"

Wu Shun said in a deep voice.

Chen Qing nodded slightly.

This world may look similar to the Republic of China era of my previous life, but in reality, it is quite different.

Towns inhabited by humans are generally safe as long as there are powerful figures in charge.

Once you reach the desolate wilderness, that's the domain of demons and monsters!

The so-called demons are wild beasts with special abilities, much like cultivators among humans.

Only those who have mastered the ways of powerful beings can deal with these monsters.

Such as martial arts, esoteric arts, Buddhism, and witchcraft—all powerful professions.

Even if Chen Qing was a skilled porter, he would basically only face certain death if he encountered a demon.

Do you know where I can buy pork belly? How much does it cost?

Chen Qing continued to ask.

"I know a place that sells braised pork. The price varies depending on the variety. The cheapest one costs one dollar per pound. You have to eat at least two pounds to be worth a bowl of blood-nourishing soup."

Wu Shun replied.

Chen Qing gave a wry smile upon hearing this.

It costs two silver dollars to add even a wisp of qi and blood; this precious meat is truly not cheap.

He couldn't afford to eat the few silver dollars he had left.

"Let's wait until the old hen lays more eggs and we have a little more money before we consider eating the treasure meat."

Chen Qing sighed helplessly.

After saying goodbye to Wu Shun, Chen Qing left the boxing club and headed towards the shack.

Not long after they left the city, two burly men wielding knives suddenly jumped out of the roadside haystacks, blocking Chen Qing from the front and back.

Before the two could even speak, Chen Qing immediately jumped into the farmland by the roadside and ran wildly.

In the blink of an eye, the person had already appeared dozens of meters away.

"Damn it, this little brat must be a rabbit!"

One of the bald robbers spat and cursed.

"Bro, should we go after them?"

Another robber asked with a serious expression.

"Chase my ass! You think you can catch me?!"

The bald robber walked up to another robber, slapped him on the back of the head, and muttered, "Change spots, keep squatting."

Chen Qing ran several hundred meters in one breath, and when he saw that no one was chasing him, he slowed down and continued walking towards the shack.

As the saying goes, even the best kung fu master is afraid of a kitchen knife.

His current physical strength is not enough to withstand the blade. If he encounters robbers, it would be best to run away first and there is no need to take risks.

Chen Qing returned to the shack, and soon after, Da Niu came to his door.

"Brother Qing, Qin Gen has been hiding in the courtyard these past few days and hasn't come out."

Da Niu reported to Chen Qing with a look of disdain.

"Okay, I understand. Thank you for your hard work."

Chen Qing patted Da Niu on the shoulder, took out ten copper coins from his pocket, and handed them over.

"Dealing with Qin Gen is doing a service to the people, you don't need to pay me!"

Da Niu shook his head repeatedly, then turned and ran out of the shed.

Chen Qing smiled helplessly and had no choice but to put the copper coin back in his pocket.

During this period, he focused all his attention on Wuji stance, so he asked Da Niu to help keep an eye on Qin Gen's movements.

I didn't expect Qin Gen to be so cautious.

It's been half a month since I rejected him to his face, and I haven't even left the house once.

"This guy definitely has something going on."

Chen Qing cursed under his breath.

The fact that Qin Gen hasn't made a move against him doesn't mean the matter is over.

If this person didn't have any ulterior motives, they wouldn't stay at home all day without going out.

They might be brewing some deadly move right now.

"Whatever he's planning, once I become a martial arts master, it won't matter if he hides in the courtyard."

A murderous glint flashed in Chen Qing's eyes.

Regardless of whether Qin Gen intended to harm him or not, he would still kill him!

This guy is ruthless and cannibalistic; the dockworkers can only barely survive under his exploitation.

Anyone who dared to say no was either crippled or mysteriously disappeared.

Countless innocent lives have been lost behind the scenes; killing any of them would not be unjust.

Chen Qing began preparing dinner, his consciousness sinking into the spirit beast circle in his mind, intending to take a few eggs.

Suddenly, they noticed that one of the large hens was emitting a faint golden light.

"Is the old hen preparing to evolve?"

Chen Qing stared excitedly at the hen that was glowing all over.

The light emanating from its body grew brighter and brighter, and its body began to change rapidly.

When the light faded, the old hen had doubled in size.

The rooster's comb, which was originally dark red, turned reddish-gold and stood tall, like a cluster of burning flames.

Three long, golden feathers sprouted from its tail, trailing behind it for about half a foot.

Its beak and claws, in particular, have become incredibly sharp, like hooks forged from fine steel.