I've become Superman, and now you're talking about the resurgence of spiritual energy?

Could it be that yesterday's practice had deepened his understanding of Bajiquan? That was the only explanation the old man could come up with, as he couldn't find any other reason.

Jiang Jingyun wasn't surprised at all. He had memorized it after just one look, and then he suddenly remembered the little bit of spirit that had been added.

Clearly, the role of mental attributes is more significant than he had imagined.

Besides the obvious enhancement of mental strength and willpower, there are also the previously known benefits such as restoring some eyesight and improving concentration.

It can also improve memory.

His original spirit attribute was already quite high, reaching 1.4, and after adding points, it reached 2.4, which is obviously a high value.

Even with such complex martial arts moves, you can memorize them after just one go through them.

The subsequent learning was indeed much simpler. He mastered this set of moves in just a short time and then combined it with the moves from yesterday to practice together.

The process was incredibly smooth, and every move was executed flawlessly.

"Let me teach you a few more tricks." The old man was increasingly alarmed as he watched, his feelings a mixture of joy and regret.

He could tell from Jiang Jingyun's physique that he was quite good. Any martial art requires physical strength as its foundation. Without some strength, no matter how well you train, you can still be knocked down with a single punch.

Without quick reflexes, you can't dodge someone's punch.

In addition to Jiang Jingyun's ability to apply the moves, he is definitely a martial arts genius. Unfortunately, in this era, these skills can only be used for physical fitness.

In practical application, it's highly unlikely.

Jiang Jingyun was naturally very happy. There was no chance of getting any more missions. It had been two days and there had been no reaction at all. After buying Xiao Hei, he knew that getting benefits from the tags was not just about getting missions.

His current plan is to master this Bajiquan style and see how the system reacts.

Next, the old man compiled several more routines for Jiang Jingyun to practice, and he mastered them in just over ten minutes, leaving the old man amazed.

So the old man compiled several more sets of plans for Jiang Jingyun.

The two of them went back and forth like this, losing track of time. It wasn't until almost noon, when Jiang Jingyun had practiced most of the moves, that the old man remembered it was getting late and said goodbye.

With his excellent memory and agile movements, Jiang Jingyun is extremely efficient in martial arts training.

It's very close to the university town in the west of the city, about three kilometers away, which is only a ten-minute bike ride. Jiang Jingyun wasn't in a hurry. He continued to practice the moves he had learned in the past two days a couple more times before heading back.

After having lunch at the cafeteria, I bought a few more chicken legs and ran back to my dorm.

For this meal, Xiao Hei ate dog food and chicken legs together, and he wasn't picky at all, finishing it all.

"Muggle, something's not right with your dog. It's smart, but it even knows to go to the bathroom to relieve itself."

Liu Jie was also there. He came back to the dorm first. Although he often came to the dorm during mealtimes before, he mainly came to see Xiao Hei today.

Then, it was discovered that Xiao Hei actually knew how to use the restroom.

The dog leash was quite long, so Jiang Jingyun let it hang loose and tied it to the foot of the bed inside, so that the distance between the front and back of the room was about the same, allowing for more space to move around.

Of course, it wasn't Xiao Hei who understood, but rather Jiang Jingyun's order.

I even bought a plastic tray to put in the corner of the bathroom for Xiao Hei to use. It's not only hygienic, but also easier to clean up.

For Liu Jie, this was the first time he had ever seen a pet that understood the function of the toilet, which really surprised him. He thought the dog had become a spirit.

"But its appetite is truly remarkable. It's so small, yet it can eat so much. Imagine how big it will be when it grows up. Its ability to eat is top-notch."

"It's definitely become a spirit," Liu Jie laughed. "It's turned into a gluttonous dog spirit, that's why it has such a huge appetite."

"Who knows? Maybe it really is."

Jiang Jingyun found Xiao Hei's appetite strange, but since Xiao Hei was labeled as "Howling Celestial Dog," he let it go.

Although the Eternal Night Bloodthirsty Mosquito was also very powerful, it was still killed with a single slap. But without any reason, Jiang Jingyun was a little flustered.

"Alright, you need to watch your wallet. I'm going to read a book."

Liu Jie couldn't find the reason either. Xiao Hei was Jiang Jingyun's dog, so he didn't care much about it. He just made a grumbling and continued reading.

Jiang Jingyun gave Xiao Hei a bath and let it play for a while before taking it out for another stroll in the afternoon.

Of course, no other labels were found.

Since the rune appeared on my wrist and I got the system panel, I've only found four tags in total, which means tags are obviously very rare.

But if there's a label, there's bound to be some benefit to be gained.

In the evening, Jiang Jingyun put Xiao Hei in his schoolbag and slipped out to walk the dog on the playground, while also practicing the Bajiquan moves he had learned.

I'll sneak Xiao Hei up in my schoolbag again at night.

This method worked quite well. Xiao Hei was quite clever; he didn't make a sound, and even though the dormitory supervisor was watching him, she didn't notice.

The next day, as usual, Jiang Jingyun went to the West City Leisure Park. The old man was there as always. Jiang Jingyun first practiced the exercises from the previous two days, and he was already very proficient.

Then, he started learning new moves. Just like yesterday, he progressed quickly and mastered most of the moves.

He has mastered almost all the routines and moves of Bajiquan.

"Young man, you have basically mastered Bajiquan. There are some extended moves, which are quite complicated. It doesn't matter whether you learn them or not. I rarely practice them myself."

The old man was very patient. He was surprised and happy to see Jiang Jingyun's rapid progress.

"From now on, you just need to practice every day."

If you don't practice for too long, you'll become rusty and then slowly forget it.

"As a form of exercise to improve physical fitness, that's about right. But if you're doing live streaming, don't say things like you're a great fighter or a successor of Bajiquan."

"At this distance, we are far, far from being able to fight; it would be easy to make a fool of ourselves."

The old man warned again: "True fighting ability comes from real combat experience. Techniques are just superficial skills, only a foundation."

"The ability to respond effectively to every situation and deliver the most appropriate defense and attack is what's now known as muscle memory."

"The goal is to discard all techniques, yet be able to use a particular technique at the most opportune moment. Whether the technique is standard or not is not important; as long as it can intercept the opponent's attack and complete the counterattack, it is a good technique."

"If you can achieve the state of 'no moves are better than moves,' you will probably be able to grasp the essence of Bajiquan, which is also the true essence of martial arts."

"This requires a lot of practical experience to accumulate; it's not something you can learn by rote memorization. It's much harder than simply memorizing a move."

"Young man, you must remember that martial arts skills are earned through fighting, not through practice. Practice is just the very beginning, where you learn a few moves."

"It's only in martial arts novels that you can train like that."

"Practicing any martial art will inevitably involve getting hit. In real combat, there is no martial art that guarantees you won't get hurt. You must remember that there is no martial art that guarantees you won't get hit."

"Times have changed, and putting in all that hard work now is no use."

The old man said a few more words.

"Uncle, you're right. I'm just a little interested. This is much more fun than running or anything like that," Jiang Jingyun said. "After a set of punches, you get a workout for your whole body, and it's very effective."

"Then I'll head back. I live nearby and often come here to work out. If you have any questions in the future, you can come here to ask. It's rare to see young people who enjoy this kind of thing these days, haha."

The old man said something and turned back.

"Farewell, sir." Jiang Jingyun felt that this old man was really kind-hearted. He was willing to teach even a stranger like him. There aren't many people like this nowadays.

After the old man left, Jiang Jingyun continued practicing, going through all the moves several times.

When I practiced it for the third time, three prompts suddenly appeared in the air in front of me.

[Introduction to Bajiquan]

[Acquired Skill: Combat]

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