He transformed from a fierce tiger pillar into a martial saint.

For Chu Yang, having the [Heavenly Evolution Diagram] in hand means he can cultivate at the peak of his skill, maximizing his gains.

Moreover, since he was bound to succeed, obstacles were not a hindrance to him at all.

He now needs to make the most of his time, break through the barriers of internal energy, and experience the glory of a higher level of strength!

Today, Chu Yang made the most of every available moment to study.

Now, his body's energy and blood have reached their peak, and he needs to rest in time. Otherwise, it will only backfire.

Chu Yang straightened his clothes and prepared to head to the Misty Rain Pavilion.

Senior Brother Chen Feng walked over.

He still couldn't help but want to give Chu Yang some pointers.

Chu Yang's ability to maintain a perfect state for a long time while practicing the Fierce Tiger Stance is enough to demonstrate his good comprehension, in addition to the newly determined sixth-grade root bone.

It would be a real pity if someone with such talent couldn't adjust their mindset and focus on martial arts training.

"Chu Yang, you must be tired after standing in this stance for so long."

Chen Feng said in a deep voice.

Chu Yang said, "Thank you for your concern, Senior Brother. I am indeed a little tired."

Chen Feng asked, "What are your plans for later?"

Chu Yang said, "I've reached my limit in today's training. I'm going to head back now."

Upon hearing these words, Chen Feng felt a surge of disappointment.

Of course, he wouldn't show it yet.

Chen Feng nodded and said, "Alright. Martial arts training does indeed require a balance of work and rest... I'll also review the Tiger Roar Fist Technique later so that I can more easily understand Master's teachings tomorrow."

Chu Yang was unaware of Chen Feng's inner turmoil, but he deeply appreciated his wise words.

"Yes, Senior Brother. I will."

Chu Yang also planned to go to Yanyu Tower early so that he could redeem his mother's silver hairpin as soon as possible. After saying goodbye, he left the martial arts school.

Bai Changyuan walked over at that moment.

"Senior Brother, you don't need to waste your concern."

"Chu Yang did indeed go to the Misty Rain Pavilion to have a good time, as promised by Feng Zixian and Meng De!"

Chen Feng frowned: "He's going to the Misty Rain Pavilion with Feng Zixian and Meng De?"

Bai Changyuan shook his head: "I originally wanted to remind him not to slack off during the tendon tempering stage. Who knew he would overhear this? If you don't believe me, just ask those new recruits."

Bai Changyuan pointed to Liang Qingfeng, Bu Jianxi, and Hu Suzhou.

The three men's expressions hardened.

Liang Qingfeng said, "Senior Brother, we did hear that too. Senior Brother Feng and Senior Brother Meng said they wanted to celebrate Chu Yang's breakthrough by holding a banquet at the Misty Rain Pavilion."

Hu Suzhou added, "We originally wanted to invite Chu Yang to have a small get-together, but Chu Yang declined, citing other commitments."

Upon hearing this, Chen Feng nodded and said, "I understand. Just focus on your cultivation. Don't worry about anything else."

Chen Feng's expression remained calm, but his eyes revealed deep disappointment.

……

Deep within the inner courtyard.

Inside a quaint and quiet courtyard.

An elderly man dressed in a white short-sleeved shirt had just finished his practice.

"Father, you've woken up from your afternoon nap."

A gentle voice came from the side path.

Looking around, there was a woman.

The woman's white dress trailed on the ground, flowing like clouds as she moved. Her eyebrows were like distant mountains shrouded in mist, and her lips were naturally red. Her black hair was half-tied up, and her eyes were clear and gentle, looking at people as if through a layer of misty rain in Jiangnan, so gentle and quiet that it made the whole courtyard feel three parts quieter.

It was around noon when the woman who had seen Chu Yang and Guo Molin from the railing saw them.

She is Chen Fengxiao's daughter, named Chen Shishi.

When Chen Fengxiao saw Chen Shishi, his gaze softened considerably: "Shishi, isn't the prefectural city much more prosperous than our Zhouping County?"

Chen Fengxiao originally came from the prefectural city, where he also owned a property.

In the past few days, Chen Shishi accompanied a security escort agency to the prefectural city for a visit. Naturally, she stayed in the prefectural city for several days before returning.

Chen Shishi said, "The prefectural city is certainly prosperous. But wherever my father is, that's my home."

As they were talking, Chen Shishi brewed a cup of fragrant tea for Chen Fengxiao and handed it to him.

Chen Fengxiao's expression softened, with a hint of doting.

Chen Shishi's mother was Chen Fengxiao's only wife, who passed away a few years ago. Chen Fengxiao has not remarried. The father and daughter depend on each other for survival.

My daughter is thoughtful and always knows when I'm feeling down.

The only shortcoming is that Chen Shishi is not outstanding in martial arts.

Although he has a sixth-grade bone structure, he has been practicing martial arts for many years and has now just reached the late stage of Ming Jin.

Chen Fengxiao said with a smile, "Shishi, you will eventually have to settle down and start a family. After you settle down, that will be your final destination."

Chen Shishi blushed and said, "Father, I will not get married."

Chen Fengxiao said, "Shishi, your father will grow old and die eventually. I can protect you for a time, but I can't protect you forever. If you can meet a responsible and dependable man, you certainly won't miss him..."

"Shishi, among these fellow disciples, is there anyone you like? After all, we know them all well."

In fact, Chen Fengxiao was also very perceptive and had long ago discerned that among these disciples, there were some who harbored feelings for Chen Shishi.

There are disciples with hidden strength, and there are also disciples with visible strength.

Chen Shishi blushed deeply: "Father, please stop talking... otherwise, I won't make you the oil-drenched spirit fish."

Chen Fengxiao laughed: "Alright, alright, I won't say anything more. Shishi, the oil-drenched spirit fish you made is absolutely delicious!"

"You usually make this dish in the dining hall. The disciples all rave about it. These past few days, without you, they've missed out on a lot of good food."

"These four newly promoted Ming Jin disciples probably have no idea that your spirit fish meat is even more delicious!"

Fish meat is highly nutritious, but it would be best if it were also delicious.

Upon hearing Chen Fengxiao's words, Chen Shishi suddenly recalled her encounter with Chu Yang at noon.

Chen Shishi said, "Father, around noon today, a Ming Jin disciple was instructing a new disciple in the Fierce Tiger Stance, but that person was a complete stranger."

As Chen Fengxiao's daughter, Chen Shishi usually manages the canteen and the distribution and supply of medicines, so she naturally needs to be quite familiar with the people in the martial arts school, especially the Ming Jin disciples.

Although Chen Shishi's strength had not yet reached the Dark Force level, she had followed Chen Fengxiao for many years and had excellent insight. She was able to discern that Chu Yang's cultivation strength had probably reached the mid-stage of the Bright Force level.

Logically, once a disciple enters the early stage of Ming Jin (明劲), their name should be recorded in the martial arts school's file. How much more so for a disciple at the mid-stage of Ming Jin!

But she had absolutely no recollection of it.

Chen Fengxiao nodded and said, "You must be talking about Chu Yang. He stopped working more than ten months ago and stayed at home, not going to the martial arts school. Now he's back to participate in the assessment and has reached the Tiger Stance Tendon Tempering Stage."

Chen Shishi was quite surprised: "He was at home, without a proper martial arts training environment, yet he still managed to maintain self-discipline and practice until he reached the mid-stage of Ming Jin?!"

"He truly is a diligent person with great perseverance!"

Chen Fengxiao pondered for a moment, then shook his head slightly.