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

"Gentlemen, now that the village chief is still here, he is our leader. If a patrol team is to be formed, it will be led by the village chief..."

After listening to what these people had to say, Chu Yang frowned slightly and then spoke.

An uncle from the village spoke up at this moment: "Xiao Yang, the village chief has woken up after being treated by the doctor, but he can only stay in bed and has no strength at all. I'm afraid he won't be able to participate in next year's village chief election."

"Besides, when he was attacked by bandits last time, he dragged his third son along to shield him, and his third son hates him now. His family is in chaos right now, so he has no time to set up a patrol team!"

The other villagers nodded in agreement.

One of the villagers said, "It's said that Chu Zhe has been in seclusion, trying to break through to the Dark Force realm. He hasn't returned for many days... We can't place any hope in Chu Zhe."

"Now, our village can only pin its hopes on you!"

After the villager made the previous statement, many other villagers echoed it again.

"Xiao Yang, you have the ability and the skills, and you're also a loyal and righteous person. When we elect the village chief tomorrow, let's vote for you!"

Chu Yang said, "Thank you for your kindness, elders and peers. However, I usually need to devote my main energy to martial arts training, and I simply don't have that much time to manage village affairs."

"As for the patrol team, I can't lead it. However, if there's anything I can do to help you once you've set up the patrol team, I'll do my best."

"If any bandits cause trouble again, you can notify me at any time, and I will do my best to drive them away."

Hearing Chu Yang say these words, the villagers had essentially achieved their goal.

"That's fine too!"

"Xiaoyang, you're not getting any younger, you should be thinking about marriage by now. If you need help, just let me know, and I'll definitely find you a good girl!"

"I have a niece on my mother's side; she's very beautiful. If Xiaoyang would like, I can bring her to meet you..."

After Chu Yang patiently listened to the villagers' detailed and fragmented conversation, the villagers finally left.

Lin said in a low voice, "Xiaoyang, no matter what you do in the future, you must always put your own safety first... and don't listen to what these villagers are saying."

"Many of them are the type to serve others when needed, and to turn a blind eye when not needed..."

Chu Yang nodded and said, "Don't worry, Mother. I'll know what's appropriate."

Afterwards, Chu Yang went to the backyard to continue practicing the Profound Iron Body Technique.

Of course, he also planned to take a look at the Iron Armor Protection Technique this time.

Study both!

When he first started cultivating, Chu Yang was pleasantly surprised to find that things were just as he had guessed.

He has an unimaginable talent for physical conditioning!

The Iron Armor Protection Technique is progressing very quickly!

Just half an hour later.

Iron Armor Protection Technique (Beginner Level 20/500)

You can increase your progress by 20 points in just half an hour!

Perhaps this Iron Armor Protection Technique and the Mysterious Iron Body Technique have some similarities.

If you cultivate for an hour, that's 80 progress points!

If you dedicate one hour each day to cultivation, it will take a little over six days to reach the minor mastery stage of the Iron Armor Protection Technique!

"However, I will first devote more time to the Iron Armor Body Protection Technique, so that I can achieve a minor level of mastery in it as soon as possible, and then advance it together with the Profound Iron Body Technique. In this way, in terms of physical training, I can make progress in all aspects, from tendons and bones to flesh and blood to internal organ tempering, without any weaknesses."

"Once I have mastered both of the physical training techniques, I will take the Body Tempering Pill that my master gave me."

At that moment, Chu Yang focused intently on his practice.

……

Canglang Martial Arts School.

A man in his sixties with a goatee was lying on a chair with his eyes half-closed, and a maid was fanning him.

This man was none other than Wang Jin, the owner of the Canglang Martial Arts School.

Canglang Martial Arts School has been rooted in Zhouping County for many years and is considered one of the most well-established and powerful martial arts schools.

The other local martial arts schools were slightly inferior.

"Oh? So Tiger Roar Martial Arts School has a disciple who reached the late stage of Ming Jin in just over a year?"

Wang Jin said softly.

Beside him was Che Meng, the senior disciple of Canglang Martial Arts School.

Che Meng nodded and said, "Yes, that disciple is named Chu Yang. In addition, the people who participated in the Dingbo Platform Arena are Shen Junhao, Li Long, Zhang Shengxu, and Li Hu. Wang Deshun will no longer participate, and Li Hu is at the late stage of Ming Jin."

"The other few late-stage Ming Jin disciples will accompany us as backup candidates. Depending on the situation, one of them will be selected as the fifth participant."

When Che Meng said these words, he was actually quite emotional.

When he wanted to learn martial arts, the tuition fees at Tiger Roar Martial Arts School were relatively low, and Chen Fengxiao had just defeated the Flying Squirrel Gang, making him a formidable figure.

Under these circumstances, he almost became a disciple of Huxiao Martial Arts School. Fortunately, the day before registration, he changed his mind and registered at Canglang Martial Arts School instead.

In comparison, Tiger Roar Martial Arts School is surprisingly lacking in foundation at the Ming Jin level, unable to even casually produce five peak Ming Jin disciples.

Wang Jin nodded slightly: "That kid named Chu Yang is quite talented. However, his natural abilities are ultimately limited."

"Our Canglang Martial Arts School has two disciples even more outstanding than him! Our foundation is ultimately something that Huxiao Martial Arts School can't match!"

"Chen Fengxiao knew that the second leader of the Flying Squirrel Gang was my disciple, yet he still killed him... If Chu Yang is going to take the stage, then let him be killed! If he's not going to take the stage, then we'll find a way to make him take the stage!"

Wang Jin's eyes narrowed slightly, revealing a cold glint.

When Chen Fengxiao first returned to Zhouping County, he established a martial arts school.

The Flying Squirrel Gang then caused trouble for the Tiger Roar Martial Arts School, but was completely defeated by Chen Fengxiao. Instead of becoming stronger by stepping on the Tiger Roar Martial Arts School, they became a stepping stone for the school and made a name for themselves.

When the second leader of the Flying Squirrel Gang was under Chen Fengxiao's pressure, he revealed that his master was Wang Jin, the head of the Canglang Martial Arts School, and asked him to show leniency.

However, Chen Fengxiao ignored it and simply destroyed it.

A few days later, the second leader of the Flying Squirrel Gang died from severe internal injuries despite medical treatment.

For Wang Jin, since the second leader of the Flying Squirrel Gang had already revealed his identity, Chen Fengxiao's decision to cripple him was a slap in the face to Wang Jin.

However, the Flying Squirrel Gang can only be considered a bandit gang in the end, and cannot be brought to the forefront.

Therefore, Wang Jin could not openly use this as a pretext to deal with Chen Fengxiao.

However, Canglang Martial Arts School has also used various underhanded tactics to exert pressure.

Now that Tiger Roar Martial Arts School has discovered the Spirit Fish Pond, before it could even register it with the county government, Canglang Martial Arts School immediately intervened to compete for it after learning the news, which is a tactic to squeeze Tiger Roar Martial Arts School out of the way.

Wang Jin said softly, "This Chu Yang is definitely a disciple he wants to focus on cultivating. This time, we will openly and fairly cause his disciples to fall behind and face a talent gap on the arena!"