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

This is what puzzled Dai Xinghai. The three realms of the Tiger Form mentioned by his grandmaster—the first realm being the physical form, the second realm being the divine will, and the third realm being the transformation realm—none of them mentioned how to conceal one's cultivation level.

"The second realm of the Tiger Form is enveloped in divine light, captivating the eye and seizing the heart. It is said that the intention is unbroken and the strength is inexhaustible, referring to the continuity of power and the sustainability of the attack. So... how do you understand the third realm, the Transformation of the Tiger?"

Yan Qing, holding his teacup, didn't sit up. He first summarized the second stage of the Tiger Form before asking about the third stage.

Seeing this, Lan Yue quickly stepped forward, took the teacup from Yan Qing's hand, and then held the teacup to Yan Qing's lips for him to sip.

Seeing Yan Qing's expression, Dai Xinghai smacked his lips, seemingly digesting Yan Qing's summary of the second realm of the Tiger Form, before recounting the content of the third realm that his master had mentioned:

"The Tiger Form at its peak is the source of all techniques; it pounces and defeats all. It is the epitome of 'hard-hitting, unstoppable'. When the Tiger Form is mastered, every move contains the intent of a tiger's pounce, and each move is the ultimate explosive force of that pounce."

After Dai Xinghai finished speaking, he looked at Yan Qing, hoping that Yan Qing could give a different opinion.

"That statement is correct, but it's not comprehensive enough."

Yan Qing took a sip of tea, then squinted and began to answer.

If anyone else had said that, Dai Xinghai would have spat in their face.

He regarded everything his master said as gospel. Even if he couldn't understand it or do it at the time, he would keep it in mind and ponder it slowly afterward, hoping to verify it in his own life. He couldn't tolerate others pointing fingers at what his master said.

"Please enlighten me, Martial Uncle!"

However, Yan Qing's previous actions had already proven the other party's methods. Moreover, Yan Qing's Tiger Form True Meaning had been praised and recognized by his grandmaster. Therefore, he had unknowingly placed Yan Qing, this young uncle, at the same level as his grandmaster, but Yan Qing himself was unaware of it.

"The tiger that your grandmaster spoke of is, in essence, still integrating the tiger form into the fist technique; in essence, it is still imitation. But I integrate the tiger into myself; I myself am the true meaning of the tiger form."

After Yan Qing finished speaking, he continued to lie there lazily.

Lan Yue picked up a jujube from the table, carefully removed the pit, and then offered it to Yan Qing's lips.

After doing all this, Lan Yue held a handkerchief in her hand and carefully wiped Yan Qing's mouth.

Yan Qing's behavior truly embodied the ultimate young master demeanor; he even refused to reach out for food.

"To integrate the tiger into oneself? To become the true essence of the tiger?"

Dai Xinghai carefully considered Yan Qing's words, his gaze never leaving Yan Qing, as if trying to find any connection between Yan Qing and the tiger.

"Are there really tigers that lazy?"

The more he looked at Yan Qing, the more uneasy he became, pondering everything he knew about the tiger.

Suddenly… he felt a jolt in his heart, and his pupils dilated as he stared at Yan Qing, who was slumped on the recliner, motionless, only swallowing unconsciously.

"Have you figured it out?"

Yan Qing looked at Dai Xinghai and spoke with a smile.

"I've thought it through... I understand now!"

Dai Xinghai swallowed hard before nodding stiffly.

At this moment, he truly understood. If someone who didn't know the reason saw Yan Qing, they would only think that Yan Qing was "lazy".

I feel that Yan Qing never tried to hide the traces of his martial arts training, but rather took "laziness" to the extreme.

The so-called traces of martial arts training are actually muscle memory in the body, which are used to enable one to exert force and power better, and to counterattack better when attacked.

These are subtle manifestations of integrating kung fu into daily life.

Yan Qing was very "lazy," so he skipped these steps and was too lazy to keep his body in that state at all times.

In reality, just as Yan Qing said, he had integrated the tiger into himself; he himself was the true essence of the tiger.

Just as Dai Xinghai was recalling the tiger's usual form, he suddenly realized that the tigers in the paintings and the ones he had seen were divided into two states.

One is the state of the tiger during the hunt. At that time, the tiger is fierce and domineering. Whether it is its eyes, its aura, its attack posture, or its body muscles, it is in an extremely domineering state. Its pounce and bite have a feeling of killing with one blow.

Aside from this state, the tiger seemed to be just like Yan Qing now, listless, with drowsy eyes, always wanting to yawn, as if it wanted to sleep at any moment.

Even when walking, they are unwilling to lift their feet high, but instead dangle their feet and move forward.

"So this is the true essence of the Tiger Form? It involves suppressing one's essence, energy, spirit, and even killing intent to the extreme, only becoming alert and on guard at the most crucial moment. In that case... there's really no need to keep the body in peak condition for immediate action!"

In just a moment, Dai Xinghai understood everything.

"This is... amazing!"

And Yan Qing's image in his mind also rose sharply.

He needed Yan Qing's explanation to understand all of this, but being able to understand it doesn't mean he can do it.

He believed that his grandmaster must also understand all of this, so why didn't his grandmaster do the same with Yan Qing?

By concentrating one's essence, energy, and spirit to the extreme, like Yan Qing, one can also minimize the body's energy consumption, and at crucial moments, one can unleash even more astonishing power.

This way, you can reduce your energy consumption in normal times and hide yourself, while still being able to unleash your full potential in critical moments. Whether for everyday use or for assassination, this is an extremely effective strategy.

In fact, apart from Yan Qing, no other martial artist has ever been heard of who could achieve this level.

This is no longer just a simple imitation; it requires a complete understanding of the true meaning of the tiger form.

Just like when Dai Xinghai talked about the three realms of the Tiger Form, Yan Qing was able to explain each realm clearly and express his own unique insights.

This is because one has truly grasped the essence of the tiger form to a profound level, enabling them to integrate it into themselves and elevate their spiritual realm.

"Talent is something you can't envy. Your uncle took a different path, and you don't need to take him as your goal. Just do your best, take one step at a time, and you can also find your own path."

Just as Dai Xinghai was looking at Yan Qing with shock in his eyes, a voice rang out, and then Li Cunxiao walked in from outside the door.

"Yes, Grandmaster!"

This was the first time Dai Xinghai had heard his grandmaster say this to him.

However, he now understood why his grandmaster was so impatient and easily irritable when teaching him and his master.

Compared to Yan Qing, he really seemed rather mediocre.