Set a goal, and the system takes over the body.

Standing at the bottom of the steps in front of the door was a boy of about fourteen or fifteen years old, wearing a coarse cloth shirt with several patches. His face had obviously been washed, but there were still some stains on his neck. He was so thin that his shoulders were hunched over, clearly a result of long-term malnutrition.

But those eyes were the only ones that stood out; they were dark and deep, revealing a tenacious spirit that refused to give up.

"Greetings, Young Master!"

The boy quickly bowed deeply.

Qi Xiuyuan nodded slightly and took two steps forward.

"In the path of martial arts, the most important thing is one's physical constitution. If one's physical constitution is not good, no matter how hard one tries, it will be useless. If I were to take you into the martial arts school, it would only be a waste of your money. Therefore, before you become my disciple, I will first examine your bones."

"Yes, thank you for your trouble, young master!"

The boy looked anxious and uneasy.

Bone palpation is the most direct way to test a person's physical constitution and can reveal whether a person is suitable for martial arts training.

Qi Xiuyuan raised his hand and pressed it against the back of the boy's head, his fingertips slowly tracing the occipital and parietal bones.

A rounded and prominent occipital bone and a smooth and flat parietal bone without any depressions or deviations indicate that the marrow sea is full, suggesting that the person has good innate comprehension and will practice much faster than others.

Then he touched the collarbone and shoulder blade.

His collarbone was slender and not thick, and his shoulder blades were close to his spine without any signs of turning outward or sticking up.

In martial arts, it is said that when the shoulders are open, the arms are smooth. With this kind of skeletal structure, the strength of the upper body can flow directly from the waist and spine to the fists and palms. It is not easy to become stiff when practicing boxing, and you can avoid a lot of detours.

Next, continue.

Its wrist bones are flexible and not stiff, its finger joints are of uniform length and not short or thick, its tibia is straight like an arrow, and its kneecap is small and round, without any signs of outward expansion.

When the bones are open, strength flows smoothly; when the marrow is full, enlightenment is profound.

Having both of these qualities means you have truly superior aptitude, saving others at least ten years of painstaking effort.

"It's actually top-tier physical constitution?!"

Qi Xiuyuan was startled and carefully checked it again. The skull, shoulder bone, wrist bone, and tibia all matched the superior bone structure his father had mentioned.

Did we strike it rich?

Do not!

Good talent doesn't mean everything. If one's character and temperament are flawed, even the best physical attributes won't bring a blessing to the martial arts school; instead, they will cause trouble.

Just like that traitor Han Zhou.

"What's your name?" Qi Xiuyuan asked calmly as he withdrew his hand.

"Young Master, my name is Qu Jiuge!"

"Qu Jiuge? Not a bad name. I suppose your parents were educated to give you such a name. What made you decide to come to my Qingshan Martial Arts School to become my apprentice?"

The boy lowered his head even further: "My parents did have some schooling, but unfortunately they died young, our family fell into poverty, and the world is in chaos. I want to learn some skills to make a living and support my younger sister who depends on me."

Qi Xiuyuan nodded slightly, no longer asking further questions, and simply explained the rules.

"The tuition fee for three months is ten taels of silver. You can go to the accounting office with Master Li to pay it. You can start today. You can first learn the Five Elements Stance and a set of Long Fist. After that, you can come to the martial arts school to practice martial arts at Mao Shi (5-7 AM) every day and leave at You Shi (5-7 PM). Lunch will be provided. You can also receive three bowls of Qi and Blood Strengthening Soup for free every month."

"If you can sense the Qi and Blood, you can become a formal disciple and enjoy the privilege of purchasing ten Qi and Blood Pills at a 60% discount every month. You can also formally practice the martial arts of the martial arts school."

"If you break through to the Inner Strength Realm one day and become a core disciple, you will no longer need to pay tuition fees, and the martial arts school will do its best to cultivate you."

Although Qu Jiuge has excellent aptitude, as long as he is willing to work hard, it is not difficult for him to sense the Qi and blood, or even break through the internal strength. But rules are rules, and what needs to be said must be made clear first.

As for future cultivation, it depends on its quality.

If they were to train another Han Zhou, they would truly be blind.

"Yes! Thank you, young master!"

Qu Jiuge's eyes lit up, and she quickly bowed to express her gratitude before following Old Li to the accounting office to hand over the silver.

After paying the money, Qi Xiuyuan asked Xu Yi to personally teach him, starting with the Five Elements Stance and Basic Long Fist.

This set of long fist techniques was specially simplified by Qi Qingshan from the Five Animal Fist. It can be practiced without stimulating qi and blood, and is used to lay the foundation for his disciples.

You can't just take ten taels of silver and then teach them nothing but stance training.

Even the simplest form of Changquan (Long Fist) is far superior to any farming-style martial art.

At first, Qu Jiuge's movements were a bit clumsy and awkward, but after only an hour, his stance became much more stable, and his long fist was performed quite well, even better than many disciples who had only been practicing for a month.

"Is this what a genius with superior physical constitution looks like? He's definitely not someone ordinary people can compare to."

Qi Xiuyuan stood under the corridor, watching, and sighed inwardly.

After taking the Golden Sun Marrow Cleansing Pill, he examined his bones and found them to be only at a moderate level.

Fortunately, there is a proficiency panel and a system that takes over the body. The effect of training with medium-level physique is no weaker than that of training with superior physique.

The third quarter of the hour of You (5-7 PM).

Qi Xiuyuan originally intended to go to the banquet at Mingtanglou alone, but Xu Yi was worried and insisted on going with him to protect him.

Unable to dissuade him, the two left the martial arts school together.

When they arrived at Mingtang Tower, red lanterns were already hanging high at the entrance, and all kinds of carriages were parked in front of the gate. The carriages had silk curtains and copper-inlaid shafts, which clearly indicated that the owners were rich and noble.

Guests entering and leaving were dressed in fine clothes and accompanied by servants.

Qi Xiuyuan handed over the gold-embossed invitation. A pretty maid in a green dress bowed and led the way to the top-class room on the third floor, while Xu Yi, who was accompanying him, was arranged to stay in the bottom-class room on the other side.

The top-class private room was very spacious, with three round tables in the center. The rosewood tabletops were polished to a shine and set with exquisite official kiln tableware.

There were already quite a few people sitting around the table, each of them exuding a deep, resonant aura.

He's obviously an expert.

All eyes fell on Qi Xiuyuan. Seeing that he was young and unfamiliar, they were all somewhat surprised.

"Whose doll is this? Did you wander into the wrong room?"

"They're barely out of pubic hair, and they dare to enter the top-tier private room?"

Qi Xiuyuan's gaze swept around. The main seat was still empty. At the round table to his left sat Pang Qing, the master of Zhentian Martial Arts School, with a dark face and sinister eyes.

He didn't know any of the other merchants, martial arts school staff, or security escorts.

Pang Qing merely glanced at him coldly, without saying a word, looking like he was waiting to see Qi Xiuyuan make a fool of himself.

Qi Xiuyuan didn't care at all, walked straight over, and cupped his hands in greeting to the surroundings.

"Qi Xiuyuan of Qingshan Martial Arts School, on behalf of my father, has come to the banquet to greet all the seniors."

Everyone then realized what was going on.

"From Qingshan Martial Arts School? Why doesn't Master Qi come himself?"

"Hmph! This banquet was personally hosted by the Prefect. Your father's absence suggests he disrespects the Prefect, or perhaps he thinks we are unworthy to sit at the same table with him?"

"Qingshan Martial Arts School, what an arrogant attitude!"

Several powerful martial arts school owners immediately launched into cold sarcasm, their tone increasingly aggressive.

Qi Xiuyuan still had a faint smile on his face, showing no annoyance whatsoever.

"My father is currently in seclusion, attempting to break through to the Ninth Bone Ringing Technique. At this crucial moment, he is indeed unable to spare the time. If any of you seniors have any complaints, please leave your names and addresses. Once my father emerges from seclusion, he will personally pay you a visit and ensure that you are satisfied."