He achieved the pinnacle of martial arts starting with breaking through the limits of Tiger Fist.

Jiang Lin also noticed that different techniques require different levels of proficiency. For example, the "Water Dividing Technique" and the "Tiger Soul Stance" both require the same level of proficiency.

Of course, "Tiger Soul Stance" is just a stance exercise, and "Water Dividing Technique" is only half a fragment. The two techniques are pretty much the same, even their proficiency levels are the same.

Looking at the "Surprising String Manual" again, the fact that it starts with a proficiency level of 2,000 did startle Jiang Lin, but he immediately became excited, which at least proved that this archery manual was quite powerful.

He had studied this archery manual and knew that it was extremely powerful, but its shortcomings were also obvious. First, the technique required too much time to build up power, and second, it emphasized power, resulting in slightly lower accuracy.

It's important to understand that as a ranged weapon, even a slight decrease in accuracy can have a significant impact when using a bow and arrow. However, the special effects of basic archery techniques effectively compensate for this deficiency.

Within a hundred paces, a stationary target is a perfect target, and his arrows never miss. For him at this stage, a hundred paces is enough.

Aside from the basic fist techniques, Jiang Lin didn't consider the remaining basic skills for the time being. He understood the principle of not trying to do too much at once better than anyone else.

After figuring everything out, he took the secret manual and the bow and arrows he had borrowed from his senior sister, and slowly left the bedroom.

"You don't need to rush to return this bow and arrows."

Senior Sister Long accepted the two manuals and weighed the bow and arrow in her hand.

"I don't need it for now. I earned so much silver from my senior sister today, enough for me to break through the three barriers."

"So... I'm going into seclusion," Jiang Lin said confidently, as if breaking through the seclusion wouldn't be difficult for him.

"Is three hundred taels of silver enough?"

The usually decisive and efficient senior sister was actually a little stunned at this moment.

No, when you broke through the barrier, how many good things did you eat? Do you still have any concept of money?

Jiang Lin was extremely frustrated; his senior sister could always hurt him with just a few words.

Three days later, Jiang Lin went out of the martial arts school and led the Long family to the precious plant. After that, he stopped paying attention to the matter.

Guided by the steward of the Long family who was on the same ship, he bought a book on basic boxing techniques for three taels of silver at the Sihai Chamber of Commerce shop.

I inquired about the price of the "Blood Nourishing Pill" and found that it was not much different from the price at the martial arts school, so I gave up on that idea.

Senior Brother Zhou has said many times that the martial arts school is a place to make money. If you don't buy medicine, how will Master make money?

Relying on that twenty taels of tuition?

The medicine is the main source of income. With hundreds of disciples in both the inner and outer courtyards of the martial arts school taking medicine every day, the benefits are definitely substantial.

……

Ten days later, Jiang Lin knocked on the gate for the second time.

Similar to the first time I tried to break through the barrier, except that my physical functions were enhanced once again.

When practicing standing meditation, one's blood and energy surge, and one's bones crackle with each movement.

Jiang Lin

[Breakthrough Point] 0 (Progress 66%)

[Martial Arts] Tiger Soul Stance (Mastery 0/1200)

[Martial Arts] The Startling String Manual (Proficiency 1723/3000)

[Martial Arts] Basic Fist Techniques (Proficiency 0/500)

The "Water-Separating Technique" requires practice in water, but current conditions do not allow for it, so it must be put on hold.

After breaking through the second barrier, Jiang Lin discovered that the effect of the "Blood Nourishing Pill" had decreased significantly, so he had to switch to the better "Blood Boiling Powder".

A small packet costs five taels of silver; this isn't medicine, it's money!

Unlike those martial arts schools outside, where a bowl of ordinary medicine can make you break through three barriers.

This is the difference in martial arts levels. The higher the level of martial arts, the greater the amount of tonics required, otherwise the body cannot handle it. Of course, the benefits gained are also greater.

……

Heavy snow fell, and the world was covered in a blanket of white.

Jiang Lin entered the martial arts school in early autumn, and now it is mid-winter.

It took Jiang Lin two whole months to break through the third level, even though he was hampered by other skills.

Even so, he was already more than ten days ahead of Senior Sister Long.

In the half-inch-thick snow, Jiang Lin stood shirtless, his muscles as if cast in steel, his contours clear and strong, every line crisp and clean.

He suddenly slumped his shoulders, and his blood and qi surged within him, like boiling water crashing against his skin.

His muscles and bones stretched out one by one, and a series of crisp cracking sounds suddenly burst from his spine.

A surge of heat shot from my tailbone straight to the top of my head. My vision blurred for a moment, then suddenly cleared, and every inch of my skin and flesh came back to life.

Jiang Lin

[Breakthrough Point] 1 (Progress 88%)

[Martial Arts] Tiger Soul Stance (Mastery 0/2000)

[Martial Arts] The Startling String Manual (Mastery 436/5000)

The basic boxing techniques have been perfected, and the effect of swirling force has been achieved.

【Effect】Spinning Force (The fist is like a drill, the force is like a spiral, the power has no side leakage, but penetrates only one point)

In Jiang Lin's view, this effect was a bit too strong.

An ordinary punch, like swinging a stick to smash a wall, has a scattered and shallow force, while a spinning force, like drilling a hole, has a concentrated and deep force.

Then there's archery, which is still progressing rapidly. This is a skill, different from stance training, which is a method that elevates the physical body.

Jiang Lin was about to break through two limits, but he also discovered a problem: as his physical body improved, the same medicine would only increase the progress by a smaller amount.

In the end, he guessed it was still a matter of allocation; if the physical body occupied too much, the number of breakthrough points absorbed would be less.

The points Jiang Lin accumulated weren't intentionally left behind; rather, he discovered there was nowhere to use them.

There was no notification after the basic boxing technique was perfected, while other skills were not yet perfected, and the fishing skill had not been fully improved after it was last upgraded.

[Skill] Fishing (One-time limit: 244/1000)

Jiang Lin had run out of silver at this point, which was the price of his rapid advancement.

A serving of "Boiling Blood Powder" costing five taels of silver was consumed daily for two whole months. This would surely shock countless people.

Lin Zheng also completed the second breakthrough a month ago, and later switched to "Boiling Blood Powder" again, but the effect of the medicine lasted for two days with some remaining.

Jiang Lin took the same medicine, but couldn't last until the evening. This was all because he had two mouths; he needed to take it for his body, and he also needed to take it to push his limits.

The progress of the cultivation technique is directly proportional to the amount of silver consumed, so it can be described as a bittersweet experience.

……

"Senior sister, I have successfully passed the test."

Long Susu's eyes gleamed with a strange light as she scanned Jiang Lin.

"Haha, I knew I hadn't misjudged you."

Long Susu laughed very loudly, which immediately attracted the attention of the other disciples in the courtyard.

Jiang Lin looked at his senior sister who was laughing out loud, somewhat confused.

In the past few months, seven or eight apprentices in the compound have passed the three tests, but when have they ever seen their senior sister lose her composure like this?

Long Susu calculated the time and found that Jiang Lin was ten days ahead of her back then, which made her even happier.

I felt as if my eyesight were sharp, and I had found a beautiful jade among the rubble.

"Come, I'll take you to see your master."

After mastering the stance training, one is qualified to meet Master Li Zhenguan and obtain his permission to practice the Tiger Warrior Fist.

This can be considered as gaining the master's initial approval.

Jiang Lin's situation is different; he is a hidden true disciple, but this has not been made public.

Because if he doesn't have the ability to break through to the second realm, this agreement will not take effect.

Do not underestimate this kind of great realm of advancement. It is different from ordinary breakthroughs and can truly hold a person back for a lifetime.

As for how the Long family facilitated this matter and what deals were involved, Jiang Lin had no intention of inquiring; he only wanted to practice his skills.