Martial Arts: Starting with Bajiquan, I will prove my divine power through the ultimate path!

"Under normal conditions, circulating qi and blood can last about 20 seconds. If a powerful attack is concentrated on a single point, it can probably only last for one move!"

"Qi and blood... I never thought that I could refine my qi and blood after only cultivating the 'Basic Skills' to the minor completion stage. If this gets out, it will probably cause an uproar. I'll wait until the 'Basic Skills' are fully completed and there's been more time before revealing that I've become a blood-tempering stage martial artist."

"The Blood Tempering Stage... is indeed worlds apart from ordinary people!"

Under the night.

backyard.

With the help of the dim moonlight, Shi Wen observed the abandoned stone mill that had broken into two pieces.

An indescribable strangeness flashed in his eyes.

No wonder those inner court disciples don't treat outer court disciples like human beings at all. They have such outrageous explosive power at the Blood Tempering stage, how could they possibly treat ordinary people like human beings?

He has only just entered the Blood Tempering stage, yet he possesses such destructive power.

What about those martial artists who have been immersed in the Blood Tempering stage for many years?

Even those martial artists above the Blood Tempering stage must possess terrifying destructive power.

It wouldn't be an exaggeration to call it a humanoid beast, would it?

"The 'Basic Skill' that the Extreme Seal helped me break through to achieve is definitely more than just a minor mastery; it seems to have directly transformed the skill into a form that is uniquely my own?"

Shi Wen closed his eyes and concentrated, then began to practice standing meditation, walking steps, and performing a complete set of moves.

And after that fight, he realized what the problem was.

The advantages and disadvantages, methods of improvement, and optimal routes of each move in "Bajiquan Basic Skills" were all presented in his mind.

He doesn't need to think; he just moves subconsciously through muscle memory.

That way you can unleash the best moves!

The stance training, the stepping technique, and the six killing moves have all undergone subtle changes, as if this set of basic skills has been directly improved into a martial art that perfectly matches his training.

For example, previously, Zhan Zhuang (standing meditation) was performed according to the method taught by Yan Kai, and that method was passed down from him.

The breakthrough step, and six deadly moves.

This is the case; it has been passed down from generation to generation.

The problem is that every martial artist has different height, arm and leg lengths, and other standards, so there will definitely be things that are not easy to do when they practice boxing.

Forcing yourself to become that standard is just doing the hard work.

Those with insight can integrate and master these principles, refining them into something suitable for themselves; this is the state of perfection.

Some people practice diligently step by step, and over time they can also achieve great success, barely reaching perfection.

Shi Wen felt that the Extreme Seal directly transformed the fist technique into the shape most suitable for him to practice!

If his previous practice was just practice, now it's as simple as breathing. Every move is mastered, and he can feel where he wants to hit and how much force he wants to exert, as if he has been immersed in this path for many years.

What's even more outrageous is that this set of boxing techniques seems to have been created specifically for him based on his height, build, and the length of his arms and legs—it's extremely harmonious and suitable for him!

Besides.

He noticed that his previously well-fitting shorts were now a bit too tight.

By the light of the moon, Shi Wen saw that his muscles were well-proportioned and firm, and that he seemed to have grown a little taller and his frame seemed to have gotten bigger.

In addition, my basic strength has also increased significantly.

He used to struggle to lift things weighing 100 pounds, but now, the broken stone mill weighs about 100 pounds and he can lift it without feeling any effort.

【Extreme Seal】

[Bajiquan Basic Skills for Beginners: Minor Success (2/100) Characteristic: Penetrating Power]

"Huh? When did this new feature appear?"

"Could it be that I was able to break the millstone with a single elbow strike because of my unique ability to penetrate energy? I wonder if other inner court disciples who refine their qi and blood through basic skills have this ability?"

Shi Wen took a deep breath.

He channeled his qi and blood to his fingertips, and with force, he inserted the broken half of the millstone into it, immediately creating a hole in the sandstone millstone.

But this is much more strenuous than a powerful elbow strike.

"Now, the roles have reversed."

Shi Wen recalled San Qingzi's repulsive face, and murderous intent arose within him.

He didn't go looking for someone right away.

Instead, he quietly practiced Xiao Cheng's basic skills in the backyard, and ate raw meat from stones and blood-nourishing paste to replenish his strength.

Dark clouds covered the area, obscuring the moonlight.

squeak~

Shi Wen gently closed the door and walked into the dark alley.

The night was dark, and a light drizzle began to fall. Heiyun County, which thrives because of its waterways, is rainy all year round, hence the name Heiyun (meaning "dark clouds").

Shi Wen moved quickly through the streets and alleys, taking increasingly secluded spots.

The original owner grew up in Taiping Lane and once stumbled upon Sanqingzi's hidden residence in Taiping Lane with his playmates.

As he drew closer, Shi Wen slowed his pace.

As far as the eye could see, there was a long-neglected alley. This alley was rumored to be haunted, and many people had moved away from it.

Upon arriving at this place, Shi Wen saw Gou Laizi, a thug from the bandit gang, squatting by the roadside on lookout duty. That man was a follower of San Qingzi and was always by San Qingzi's side.

Shi Wen crept over, suddenly grabbed Gou Laizi by the neck, and with a surge of qi and blood, crushed his neck.

Before the dog could even struggle, its eyes widened and it died on the spot!

Not feeling safe, Shi Wen used a rusty blade to make a cut on the other person's neck. After confirming there was no reaction, he threw the person behind an abandoned wall and began observing the alley.

Perhaps no one really needs Sanqingzi anymore.

Apart from the thug acting as lookout, Shi Wen didn't see anyone else.

Shi Wen tiptoed to the outside of the hut.

He looked at the broken window, but saw that the person lying on the bed inside was not Sanqingzi.

Instead, it was a shirtless, dark-faced man with many wounds wrapped around his body, sleeping soundly and looking rather unwell.

"Is that Chen Shuisheng, the leader of the thieves' gang?"

Shi Wen was shocked, not expecting that the leader of the thieves' gang would be hiding here.

But on second thought, it's understandable.

After all, the gang had occupied Taiping Lane and would definitely be looking for Chen Shuisheng. If Chen Shuisheng ran around aimlessly, he would surely be discovered.

Even if they escaped from Taiping Alley.

They might get caught by other gangs and handed over to them in exchange for benefits.

Even their usual hideouts and secret locations would be thoroughly searched and ransacked.

Who would have thought that Chen Shuisheng would hide in his confidant's "safe house"?

This little house was very ordinary, a dilapidated wooden hut boarded up with planks. There were many such huts in Taiping Lane. Even if a gangster passed by and saw it, he probably wouldn't have imagined that Chen Shuisheng, the former leader of the gang in Taiping Lane, would be hiding in a place like this.

After thinking for a moment, Shi Wen observed the spot where Chen Shuisheng was leaning against the wall and suddenly came up with a plan.

Shi Wen tiptoed to the other side of the wooden house to calm himself down.

Suddenly, he stepped onto the Heavenly Spring, his lower body as solid as iron. With the movement of his feet, he twisted his waist and hips, instantly channeling all his strength and even the last wisp of blood into his hands. His hands formed a hook shape, as if a sharp blade were piercing through a wooden board. His five fingers, like eagle claws, pierced through flesh and blood. He unleashed his power to pull the object towards his chest, while simultaneously unleashing a full-force elbow strike!

boom!!

He smashed the wooden wall like a ferocious beast, before the people inside could even react.

Shi Wen grabbed his neck and pierced it, then pushed it toward the iron elbow in his arms.

This move was something Shi Wen overheard from a casual conversation among the older disciples at the boxing academy.

The most explosive killing move, said to be the "heart-top elbow strike," isn't about sending someone flying, but about grabbing them and slamming them into your chest. Then, with concentrated force, the strike is delivered in an instant, and even the King of Hell couldn't save them!

If this move is made, the compensation will be huge!

He had tried it out in the past few days when he practiced moves with Li Tiezhu.

That's a ruthless tactic!

puff!

Chen Shuisheng was first stabbed through the neck, then struck hard on the back, his ribs broke and protruded, and his internal organs and intestines splattered all over the ground!

Still fearing that the bandit gang's fierce tiger might not die, Shi Wen cut his neck with a piece of iron in his hand and then grabbed a rock and smashed it against his head.

Only after the headless corpse stopped convulsing did Shi Wen calm down. He quickly took out dried meat and blood-nourishing ointment from his pocket to restore his energy, squatted in the cover, and stared at his surroundings with a fierce look.

The gang leader probably never imagined that he would die at the hands of someone he had no grudge against!

His first murder was accompanied by trembling body and hands, but he showed no other negative symptoms.

Shi Wen suppressed his disordered breathing, cleaned the wood chips off his body, and walked into the wooden house, where he saw packages scattered on the ground.

He went over and opened it, and his breathing quickened.

He didn't know the purchasing power of three gold leaves.

There were five 10-tael silver notes, and the remaining loose silver was roughly estimated to be more than 20 taels, totaling nearly 80 taels of silver!

Silver has considerable purchasing power!

One tael of silver could be exchanged for three strings of cash, and eighty taels of silver could be exchanged for 240 strings of cash. What does that mean?

For ordinary people at the bottom of society, without being harassed by clerks or gangs, and without eating or drinking, it would take them more than ten or twenty years to save up this amount of money!

And he will receive the money in no time.

And that doesn't even include the three gold leaves!

Besides money, the package contained some wound medicine, liniment, dried animal meat, a thin parchment book, and some other miscellaneous items.

"As the saying goes, murder and arson bring wealth and power; it's certainly true!"

"A mere gang leader can take so much money with him when he runs away. I can't even imagine how rich those big gangs that never fall must be!"

"I was just worried about not having enough money to buy dried animal meat and blood-nourishing medicine to maintain my health. I'll have to thank Sanqingzi later."

Shi Wen roughly scavenged the battlefield.

They then removed a wooden plank from the adjacent building to block the gap, so that the wooden house would not appear to have changed much from a distance.

Then.

He hid in the corner.

Waiting for Sanqingzi to appear.

The night was pitch black, and the drizzling rain grew heavier, suppressing the smell of blood while washing away all traces.

Shi Wen remained motionless, like a ferocious beast in the darkness.

It wasn't until midnight that a furtive figure emerged from the alleyway in the distance.

He kept looking back as he walked, as if afraid someone was following him.

"Damn it, where did that scoundrel go again? He's always wasting his time, and now he dares to shirk his post at a crucial moment. If Boss Chen finds out, he'll cripple him!"

"What a pity. The Robbery Gang only had one martial artist, and Boss Chen was also a martial artist. If the Robbery Gang leader hadn't ambushed him, how could Taiping Alley have changed hands?"

"Boss Chen said that once he recovers from his injuries, he will take back Taiping Alley and appoint me as the deputy leader. Then I will be a big shot second only to the leader."

"Let's go report to the boss first."

Sanqingzi shook her head, a flash of hatred in her eyes.

Damn it, he always felt that things hadn't gone smoothly since he met that kid from the Shi family.

If it weren't for the fact that he needed to lay low for a while, he really wanted to kill that kid!

Suddenly a strong gust of wind swept in, and before Sanqingzi could react, he was forcibly dragged into the darkness like a dog being grabbed by the neck.

Sanqingzi struggled desperately, but the hand gripping his neck was like an iron clamp, and he couldn't move at all.

At this moment, Sanqingzi was filled with fear; he knew he had encountered a martial artist!

The moon pierced through the clouds, revealing a sliver of light. Out of the corner of her eye, Sanqingzi caught a glimpse of that familiar face and was instantly terrified, a feeling of disbelief rising within her.

Is it that kid from the Shi family?

Is Shi Wen a martial artist?

How could that be? Didn't that kid from the Shi family just start learning martial arts not long ago?!

In an instant, Sanqingzi was filled with regret. If he could do it all over again, he would never dare to provoke this young man again!

Click!

Thunder rumbled through the dark clouds.

On a rainy night, the boy sped away through a deep alley...