Martial arts mastery? But I'm just a spoiled brat!

On the ground, even if you use too much force, at most you'll only leave a footprint.

But it's different on a tree. If you use too much force, the branch will break and you will fall. If you use too little force or don't have enough distance, you may fall from the tree.

However, the increased difficulty was not a test for Yan Qing; rather, it added to the fun.

With the talent of "Martial Arts Proficiency", every mistake will become experience, allowing Yan Qing to grow even faster.

In one afternoon, after breaking branches and falling from trees a few times, Yan Qing was able to move freely through the woods.

It was precisely because the branches and leaves at the top of the maple tree were too soft that even though Yan Qing had cultivated the "Lifting and Leaping Technique," he was still unable to offset his own weight.

Otherwise, he wouldn't be in the forest, but would be trying to walk among the fiery branches at the top of the maple trees.

The practice of "Lifting and Leaping Techniques" does indeed greatly improve progress in the stage of internal strength: the combination of qi and power.

Yan Qing practiced in various ways, pushing her body to its limits almost every day, and didn't pay much attention to the outside world.

However, as he repeatedly used the "Lifting Technique," his progress began to slow down.

This time, Yan Qing used the "Lifting and Leaping Technique" to walk back and forth twice in the maple forest before the words began to reappear before his eyes:

『Inner Three Harmonies: Strength and Qi Combined 2320/2500』

"The Lifting Technique is, after all, only an auxiliary technique; practicing it alone is still too inefficient."

The significant drop in efficiency made Yan Qing frown.

Because of his talent, the progress bar of repetitive practice keeps increasing, but the efficiency will decrease due to the lack of control over the technique. This is just normal.

This is also why Yan Qing would constantly adjust his cultivation methods when practicing other techniques in the past.

However, he hasn't yet figured out a way to make the practice of "Lifting and Leaping Technique" more efficient.

The "Lifting Technique" is, after all, an internal martial arts technique for lightness of body, focusing on the control of strength and breath.

Therefore, those external cultivation methods, such as weightlifting, high jump, and net jumping, are not applicable.

However, just as Yan Qing stood there lost in thought, a voice entered his ears:

"You call this inefficient?"

The voice wasn't loud, but it had a strong penetrating quality, as if it were a whisper in one's ear.

Upon hearing the voice, Yan Qing's eyes immediately lit up; he recognized the voice.

Looking up, sure enough, there was a person standing on the treetop not far away. This was the same person he had met when he was assassinated last time. Moreover, it was thanks to this person that Yan Qing and his group were able to survive the ambush by taking care of the gunmen.

"Disciple Yan Qing greets Martial Uncle, and requests your guidance."

Upon seeing that it was Li Cunxiao, Yan Qing cupped his hands and said.

The other party's appearance clearly indicated an intention to offer guidance. At this point, all Yan Qing needed to do was be sweet-talking and respectful in his attitude. He knew exactly what to do.

"Although the lightness technique you've been practicing is just a minor skill, it's already quite remarkable that you've mastered it to such a level in just a few days. With a little more practice, there's really no need to be in such a hurry."

Seeing Yan Qing's demeanor, Li Cunxiao knew that he would have to give him some pointers. As he spoke, he floated down from the treetop like a falling leaf and landed in front of Yan Qing.

"There's no other way. My junior disciple started learning martial arts late. If he's not anxious, he won't be able to catch up with those prodigies."

Yan Qing's expression remained unchanged, but he bowed again, lowering his posture even further.

Li Cunxiao simply shook his head after hearing this, clearly not agreeing with what Yan Qing said.

Starting to learn martial arts isn't about starting as early as possible; it depends on innate talent, comprehension, temperament, and opportunity...

He knew that in the previous dynasty, there were martial artists who were mediocre until the age of thirty, but after practicing martial arts for the first time, they were able to break through to the Transformation Realm in three years, the Gang Realm in five years, and the Core Formation Realm in eight years...

Now, looking at Yan Qing, he seems to think that Yan Qing is even better than that senior.

He had been observing Yan Qing from the shadows, taking in his cultivation speed. Although he envied his senior brother for having such a successor, he had no intention of showing himself.

Originally, his senior brother only asked him to protect Yan Qing until he reached the peak of his internal strength, and Yan Qing had already reached the peak of his internal strength a few days ago, but he was reluctant to leave.

After all, seeing Yan Qing make rapid progress every day is a pleasure for him as well.

So he used the excuse that his senior brother hadn't returned yet and decided to stay and guard the place for a few more days.

He simply couldn't resist showing himself after hearing Yan Qing's words of lament.

But now it seems that it would be unreasonable not to offer some pointers.

"The lightness method you practice follows an internal cultivation approach. Since it is an internal cultivation approach, it cannot be used with external cultivation methods. You must know that excessive rigidity leads to breakage, and you cannot use all your strength. You must reserve three-tenths for responding to changes in circumstances..."

Li Cunxiao truly lived up to his reputation as a martial arts master. Just by observing Yan Qing's training over this period, he was able to immediately identify the problems he had and point them out one by one.

Ultimately, Yan Qing was just practicing according to the manual, and his training time was short. In addition, Yan Qing's accumulation of martial arts knowledge was relatively weak, and he did not have time to understand many of the tricks that could only be taught by his master.

Even his combat experience was accumulated rapidly through talent, and he didn't have time to test this lightness technique.

These were not actually considered shortcomings in Li Cunxiao's eyes. After all, if someone could cultivate at such a fast pace and excel in every aspect, they would not only be a prodigy but also a deity.

『Inner Three Harmonies: Strength and Qi Combined 2321/2500』

『Inner Three Harmonies: Strength and Qi Combined 2324/2500』

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『Inner Three Harmonies: Strength and Qi Combined 2340/2500』

As Li Cunxiao continued to point out some minor problems that Yan Qing was currently encountering, the progress bar in front of Yan Qing was already jumping around.

As the progress bar continued to grow, some insights kept emerging in Yan Qing's mind.

These insights are not only about the "Lifting and Leaping Techniques," but also about some previously learned boxing techniques and related issues of the Inner Three Harmonies.

"That's the benefit of having a renowned teacher!"

As Yan Qing savored his insights into martial arts, he couldn't help but feel a surge of emotion.

"I'm just saying all this to you; ultimately, it all comes down to action."

Just as Yan Qing was listening intently, Li Cunxiao abruptly changed the subject and cut the conversation off.

"Don't stop, Uncle-Master! As the saying goes, 'A single conversation with a wise man is worth more than ten years of study!' Every word you utter is a golden rule, and it has deeply moved me."

Yan Qing was enjoying this rapid growth, which felt like a sudden initiation, when the other party suddenly stopped talking.

"Hehe~~ No matter how much you talk about it, it's not as good as experiencing it in real combat."

Upon hearing Yan Qing's words, Li Cunxiao couldn't help but smile slightly. However, he didn't say anything more, but instead waved his arm, sending a gust of wind towards the ground.

The maple leaves on the ground were lifted up by the strong wind, and Li Cunxiao pinched a few maple leaves between his fingers.

"You can run now, but if you're too slow, you'll die..."

As he spoke, Li Cunxiao flicked his finger, and a maple leaf flew out from his fingertip.

"Thump!!"

The maple leaf in his hand sliced ​​through space and finally landed on the maple tree in front of Yan Qing.