Text-based martial arts: A nighttime rendezvous with the gang leader's wife in a dilapidated te

You've walked this road many times already.

[Naturally, they were already very familiar with the process.]

You brought with you what you had prepared for this trip, such as the dozen or so pearls you had plundered some time ago. Arriving at the banks of the Purple Gold River, and seeing no one around, you plunged in.

Your body moves faster in the water than even the most agile surfer.

In the blink of an eye, with the enhancement of that terrifying agility attribute, you swam dozens of feet across this river.

What used to take you more than an hour to travel is now greatly reduced in the Purple Gold River.

Once again, you crossed the deep, dark river and entered the icy pool. Then, with a leap, you surfaced.

Unlike before, your appearance this time did not cause any disturbance among the monkeys; they have clearly become accustomed to your presence.

They also accepted the addition of this "water monkey" to their group.

However, to your surprise, the monkey was actually too preoccupied to pay any attention to you at that moment.

At this very moment, it is facing its opponent!

[That's right, under the watchful eyes of the entire monkey troop, before the fruit trees lining both banks of the stream, what this monkey is facing at this very moment is a gigantic, striped tiger!]

Compared to this giant tiger, the monkey, though much larger than an ordinary monkey and with golden fur like cast bronze, still appeared utterly insignificant before this behemoth.

However, the actual situation and outcome were exactly the opposite.

Before the monkey, this tiger, who had once reigned supreme in the mountains and was likely the absolute overlord of Zhongshan, was utterly humiliated.

[You could even tell that, against this striped tiger, Brother Monkey wasn't even using his full strength.]

Its every move didn't unleash its true power.

Even so, the king of the forest was badly beaten, its head bleeding profusely, and one of its fangs was even broken off when it roared.

【It's terrible! It's a truly horrific sight!】

Unfortunately, at this moment, you don't have the leisure to pity or sympathize with the pitiful state of this tiger with its head hanging high.

Looking at Brother Monkey's posture, you can naturally recognize that he is currently practicing the Luo Yan Fist!

However, compared to the scene where you were forced to use this fist technique to fight a few days ago, Brother Monkey's Luo Yan Fist at this moment can be described as a mastery of the fist technique, "Rolling Luo Yan, ever-changing and unpredictable!"

[While possessing an elusive quality, it is also infused with raw power. At this moment, Brother Monkey's fist technique is even more powerful than what Bai Zhiyun displayed that night!]

[It's only been a few days, you simply can't understand how Brother Monkey managed to do that?]

However, you still kept a close eye on the monkey's movements, carefully observing its every move.

[System notification: You have entered the 'Enlightenment' stage! The enhancement effect will depend on your own comprehension level!]

A sudden realization?

This prompt snapped Chen Xuan back to his senses. Although he didn't know what was going on, he didn't have time to continue reading the subtitles. He hurriedly activated the Fate-Defying Technique, transferring all the attribute points he had invested in Strength and Agility to Comprehension.

In an instant, his comprehension reached its peak again: 11 points!

Your mind has never been so clear!

[All the movements of the Vajra Monkey King flashed before your eyes, and were also absorbed into your mind!]

That figure, at this moment, seemed to become yourself; the striped tiger was merely a toy you were playing with.

You have completely immersed yourself in this round of martial arts training!

Finally, the Vajra Monkey stopped moving, having completed a full set of the "Luo Yan Fist," leaving the striped tiger utterly defenseless.

And you finally snapped out of your reverie!

[Your talent is extraordinary. Having witnessed the Vajra Monkey King's display of the Luo Yan Fist, you have been inspired, and your Luo Yan Fist experience has increased by 212%! Current Level: Level 3, 1% (Beginner)]

How many?

Although Chen Xuan had made preparations long ago, he was still stunned when he saw the increase in experience points.

212%? Is this state of enlightenment really that powerful?

He went directly from barely mastering the basics to reaching the same level as the Spring Breeze and Rain Needle technique.

At this moment, Chen Xuan glanced at his terrifying 11 points of comprehension again. He suddenly understood why, in this martial arts world, while stance training could improve a martial artist's strength, agility, and constitution, comprehension and fortune were things that these martial arts could not improve.

In that case, it makes sense. The Monkey King in front of us has probably reached a level of mastery of cultivation that is no less than level 6 in the past few days, in addition to his so-called enlightenment with his heaven-defying comprehension.

It seems reasonable.

He had already grasped the concept of comprehension, but he didn't know about the effect of luck. After all, most of the time, he didn't actively allocate all his attributes to luck.

Shaking his head, Chen Xuan brought his consciousness back into the game:

At this moment, the mighty Monkey King finally noticed you. Ignoring the striped tiger who was being beaten so badly that he could only howl in pain while clutching his head, he waved at you and said, "Chirp chirp chirp!"

[You and Brother Monkey already knew each other, and with your talent for "befriending beasts," you already understood his meaning. You gave him a thumbs up: "Awesome!"]

The Monkey King leaped and bounded with joy, as if your praise was the greatest recognition for it.

[Then, the Vajra Monkey stared at you expectantly. Clearly, it had completely mastered both the three moves of the Spring Breeze and Rain Needle technique you had taught it, and the Luo Yan Fist.]

Although he hadn't reached the highest level, it was clear that there were no challenges or difficulties for him at all.

Of course you understand what it means, and besides, in a way, that's why you came here!

[You chuckle: "Don't rush, I'm here to teach you another move! Watch my movements and learn from me!"] (Choose your own opening line)

You shook the water off your soaked clothes, then curled your body into a pose you'd never used before—what else could it be but the "Snake's Tongue Palm"?

This time, the Monkey King's training period was longer than before.

Its style doesn't seem to fit this palm technique quite well; however, it's clear that the Vajra Monkey is extremely curious about all martial arts.

[System Notification: The Monkey King's favorability towards you has increased by 2. Current favorability: 70 points (Brothers in Arms)]

The Monkey King, watching you sincerely demonstrate and teach him martial arts, scratched his head, seemingly a little embarrassed.

Instead of rushing to practice the Serpent's Tongue Fist, it leaped back to its lair, the symbol of its monkey king status, and quickly retrieved a scroll.

You stood still, watching as the Vajra Monkey King quickly returned and handed you the item.

It was a yellowed sheepskin scroll, clearly many years old.

Looking into Monkey King's sincere eyes, you knowingly asked, "Brother Monkey, is this... for me?"

"Chirp chirp chirp! Squeak squeak squeak!"

[Brother Monkey's meaning was clear: you swallowed hard before finally reaching out and taking the answers you'd obtained from the open-book exam into your pocket.]

[System notification: You have acquired the special stance training technique, "Vajra Fighting Ape Stance".]