Starting with Xingyi Quan, it swept across the chaotic world.

"Sigh, another promising talent is gone."

Inside the Dong residence, Dong Gui listened to the latest news that "Wu He failed to pass the test and has left the martial arts school," and sighed repeatedly.

He has been looking for a good husband for his daughter Dong Hui recently. Some time ago, he even went to the competition venues of several martial arts schools, hoping to find a good talent among the Ming Jin disciples.

Wu He was one of the people Dong Gui discovered.

Unfortunately, I received this news before I could make any investment.

"Father, he's just a Ming Jin disciple, is it really necessary to sigh like this?"

Dong Hui sat down next to him, holding the kitten, and spoke with an indifferent expression.

She knew her father was looking for a husband for her, but she really had no feelings for Wu He.

There are many reasons, such as the other party's background being unfavorable, or the other party having practiced martial arts for five years but still not having reached the internal strength level, clearly indicating that their potential has been exhausted.

In the past, she might have considered it.

However, at this martial arts competition, she discovered that there were far too many Ming Jin martial artists, which overturned her previous stereotype that Ming Jin martial artists were rare.

More importantly, several martial arts schools had extended invitations to her.

Naturally, in her mind, martial arts masters of the Ming Jin realm were no longer that valuable.

"Dad, why don't you just find me a husband with hidden strength?" Dong Hui suddenly spoke up. "We'd both look good together, wouldn't we?"

Although there were many Ming Jin martial artists in this martial arts school competition, An Jin martial artists were still rare and highly respected.

She also wanted to be respected in this way.

Dong Gui, who was drinking tea, almost choked on his own.

He just glanced at his daughter with a mixture of amusement and exasperation.

A martial artist with internal strength, would you even be interested in me?

Dong Hui might not have the concept, but Dong Gui certainly did.

If one out of ten martial arts practitioners can break through to the level of Ming Jin (明劲), that is already remarkable, let alone An Jin (暗劲).

Among ten Ming Jin martial artists, there might not be one An Jin martial artist.

What's more, a young martial artist with internal strength? If he were to appear, all the young ladies in the city would fight tooth and nail for him.

Take Zhang Wu, for example, who stole the show in this competition. All four major families in the inner city are interested in recruiting him as their son-in-law.

That's the way of the world. Strength reigns supreme. Young people with hidden potential are not a scarce resource for them.

They are the ones who have the right to make demands.

Dong Gui knew that even if a disciple with hidden strength really took a fancy to Xiao Hui, it was most likely just a matter of taking her as a concubine.

Therefore, he did not expect to find a husband with hidden strength for his daughter, but instead chose a promising one from among the disciples with visible strength.

"Sigh, never mind, I can't explain it to you." Dong Gui waved his hand, ultimately deciding not to undermine his daughter's confidence.

After saying that, Dong Gui picked up the list of Ming Jin disciples from various martial arts schools and started looking at it.

Dong Hui was also helping to choose.

As their gaze swept across the list, Lu Heng and Lu Li's names came into view.

"I didn't expect Heng-ge'er to be so strong," Dong Hui exclaimed in surprise.

"Anyone will do, just not him. I only rejected your Uncle Lu a short time ago." Dong Gui frowned upon hearing this: "No matter what, you can't act like this."

"I was just surprised he broke through and didn't go to the martial arts school's competition, I had no other thoughts!" Dong Hui sneered, "Besides, Heng-ge'er only reached his breakthrough after four months, his potential is probably already exhausted!"

She wouldn't even look at someone like that.

Upon hearing this, Dong Gui's expression relaxed considerably.

He rejected Lu Zhiyuan's marriage proposal, but then he actively tried to get close to Lu Zhili's family. How can he face people in the future?

"Keep looking."

Dong Gui shook his head and then continued to analyze with his daughter which person was the most suitable.

Immediately, the page on Lu Li was turned.

They are looking for someone with potential and strength.

……

Inside the White Crane Martial Arts School.

During this period, new disciples with high aspirations joined the school, while older disciples left feeling disappointed.

Lu Li turned a deaf ear to all of this; ever since Senior Brother Wu left, his life had become increasingly monotonous.

He didn't know many people in the courtyard to begin with, and every now and then a group of acquaintances would leave. Gradually, he became too lazy to expand his social circle and just focused on practicing his stances and boxing.

His only goal is to break through the hidden strength.

"Hey, Senior Brother Lu has been working too hard lately. He's always the first to arrive and the last to leave."

"I guess he was discouraged, after all, Senior Brother Wu has failed to succeed in five years."

"Perhaps martial arts are not suitable for people like us. Talent blocked us from the very beginning. The idea that hard work pays off is probably just a hoax."

"What good is his hard work? If I were him, I would have left long ago, changed from a half-hanging to a full-hanging position, and saved up a considerable amount of money before my energy and blood depleted. Why waste my time on this useless effort!"

The sounds around him were faint, occasionally drifting past Lu Li's ears.

But he didn't care at all.

Because at this moment, his attention was entirely focused on the panel.

[Destiny: Heaven rewards diligence]

[Six Harmonies Stance Training - Minor Success (996/1000)]

[Xingyiquan Minor Success (891/1000)]

【Thunderbolt Leg Skills (277/1000)】

"The breakthrough is today!"

Lu Li took a deep breath. He knew that with only four points of proficiency missing, he might only need to practice Xingyi Quan two or three more times to break through.

He quickly regained his composure and continued practicing his boxing.

As darkness fell and dark clouds gathered, what began as a light drizzle gradually turned into large raindrops that pelted down.

The disciples on the training ground couldn't take it anymore and packed up their things to go back to their rooms.

Just as everyone was scattering away, they saw a figure still practicing the Twelve Forms Fist on the plum blossom stakes.

"Are you crazy?"

"Even a martial artist with the strength of Ming Jin is just a mortal. If he gets soaked like that, he might catch a cold."

"Who cares? He's just taken a hit. Once this period passes, he'll probably accept his fate..."

Soon, only Lu Li remained on the training ground.

Despite the torrential rain, Lu Li did not feel cold at all. On the contrary, he felt a surge of heat rising from the depths of his body, continuously flowing through his limbs and torso.

The heat was so intense that it burned like flames wherever it flowed.

The heat surged through my body like a tidal wave.

One key point after another was unlocked.

This is a sign of breaking through to the hidden strength level!

Ming Jin (manifest strength) trains the body's power, which explodes from the flesh and blood. An Jin (hidden strength) goes a step further, adjusting the center of the coccyx and thoroughly connecting the muscles, bones, and membranes of the whole body.

Lu Li is currently enduring the pain of tempering his blood and bones.

Lu Li's body became increasingly hot, and even a thin layer of mist emanated from his body.

"Bang!"

A sound came from somewhere, and Lu Li felt his brain, which had been exhausted by pain, instantly become clear.

Even the burning sensation throughout his body gradually dissipated, and in the end, Lu Li only felt a warm feeling in his body.

At the same time, the panel displays:

[Destiny: Heaven rewards diligence]

[Mastery of Liuhe Zhuang Gong (1/2000)]

The heavy rain and howling wind whistled in his ears. Lu Li felt the unprecedented power within his body and suddenly laughed.

"The hidden strength has been achieved!"