Tiger Form Fist Reaches Major Achievement

After Guo Heng left,

Jiang Tao gathered up the remaining bottles of Energy Drink on the table and gave half of them to Lin Qi.

"This Energy Drink costs 20 yuan a bottle. It can quickly replenish lost trace elements and restore stamina."

"I couldn't bear to buy it myself. Sure enough, having a thicker skin means you won't lose out."

"You were the one who taught me that, Qi Ge."

Jiang Tao chuckled. Even the bruise on his face could not dampen his happiness.

"That may be true, but there are still too few people who can actually do it."

As Lin Qi spoke, the two of them left the Martial Arts Room and headed out of Red Sky Martial Arts Hall.

When they reached the entrance, a sleek black luxury car pulled up before them.

The rear window rolled down, revealing Guo Heng's indifferent face.

"We forgot to add each other on WeiXin."

A few minutes later, they watched the luxury car drive away.

Lin Qi and Jiang Tao sat at the entrance of Red Sky Martial Arts Hall, sighing.

"That's a Starry Sky 9 Model Car. One costs over a million Xia Guo Bi."

"It's simply beyond what poor families like ours can imagine."

"I looked Guo Heng up. He attends No. 1 High School and is not only among the top ten in his grade, but also comes from a wealthy family. He's a genuine Heaven's Proud Son."

"I also heard he has an older sister who awakened a special ability. Their whole family is full of geniuses."

Jiang Tao rubbed his aching arm, his voice filled with envy.

"A special ability awakening... Those are geniuses you only ever see on television!"

Lin Qi set down his Energy Drink, his thoughts stirring.

The Otherworld had invaded, Calamity Beasts had descended, martial arts had risen, Source Energy had been released, and the shackles on human genes had been unlocked.

A very small number of exceptionally gifted humans could awaken special abilities, much like the superpowers in urban novels from his previous life.

However, special abilities were unlike superpowers in that they did not come in countless varieties. There were only several dozen types, all related to natural attributes.

"For example: Metal, Wood, Water, Fire, Earth, Wind, Thunder, Ice, Light Ray, Psychic Masters..."

"According to the news, after awakening a special ability, a person's body undergoes a second development. Their bodily treasure is unlocked, their physical talent greatly improves, and their cultivation speed becomes terrifyingly fast."

"Even the Fist Technique they use to control their bodies differs from ordinary people's. We practice Five Form Fist, while they practice Five Elements Fist."

"With enhanced martial arts talent and the ability to wield nature's power, they cultivate both the Dao and body, both magic and martial arts. Ordinary people cannot compare."

"Not only do they cultivate quickly, but in battle, they can fight both up close and at range. They're practically invincible—terrifying."

Lin Qi sighed. Those who could awaken special abilities were the most exceptional geniuses on all of Blue Star.

They were all seeds with the potential to become Nine Realm Title-Level Martial Artists.

"Geniuses at that level are far too distant from us. Fewer than five people awaken special abilities in Cang Province every year."

"We should focus on what's in front of us. Let's get ourselves checked out and buy some medicine first."

"Getting into the Elite Class comes first."

Jiang Tao shook his head.

Lin Qi nodded. Even now, his body still ached all over.

Ten thirty.

Lin Qi opened the door to his home. The moment he entered, he saw Old Mom, Fang Huiyi, sitting in the Living Room. Her face was pale as she took her medicine, and the stifling air had brought tiny beads of sweat to her forehead.

"Xiao Qi, you're back?"

"Your face..."

Fang Huiyi spotted the faint bruises emerging on Lin Qi's face, and worry filled her expression.

"I'm fine. I just went to do a part-time job..."

Lin Qi smiled and said he was fine, then told her about the part-time job.

"This job is pretty good. I earn 2,000 yuan each time, so you don't need to worry about me..."

After saying a few simple words, Lin Qi returned to his room.

As he took off his shoes, his toes poked through his socks.

"Looks like I need new socks again."

Lin Qi tossed his removed socks into the trash can and sighed inwardly.

A few minutes later, he finished washing up and returned to his bedroom, enjoying the cool breeze from the electric fan.

Then he opened his backpack and pulled out a bottle of ointment.

"Hiss..."

Enduring the pain, he applied the ointment to the bruised areas and rubbed them hard until his skin grew warm.

"Luckily, there aren't any serious injuries. It won't affect my martial arts practice, though it'll be uncomfortable."

After finishing everything, Lin Qi lay on his bed and recalled tonight's sparring session, reviewing it in his mind.

In the master bedroom on the other side, on the bed.

In the darkness, Fang Huiyi suddenly spoke faintly.

"It's all my fault. If it weren't for me, Xiao Qi wouldn't have to work part-time to earn money."

"When I saw the bruises on his face, my heart really hurt."

"To treat my body, our family has already spent all our savings. Your body hasn't received enough Source Energy to replenish itself, so it has been declining. You've already regressed from the Third Realm to the Second Realm."

"We still owe Big Brother's family one million yuan, plus a bank loan of 500,000 Xia Guo Bi."

"Linlin will also be entering her final year of high school next year. That'll be another time when we need money. I feel so sorry for their family."

"A Zhen, you work desperately every day. After repaying loans, buying medicine for my treatment, and supporting the household, there's barely anything left for Xiao Qi's living expenses."

"I'm sorry, Xiao Qi, for ending up with a mother like me."

"Fortunately, in about a year, we'll all be free."

By this point, Fang Huiyi's eyes had reddened, and tears slid down her face.

"Don't say such discouraging things."

Lin Zhen suddenly spoke. In the darkness, his eyes shone brightly, seeming to radiate light as he looked at Fang Huiyi seriously.

"Though our lives are difficult, at least our family is still alive. That alone makes us very fortunate."

"You have no idea how many people envy our family."

"When the Calamity Beasts descended, countless families were torn apart. At least all of us are still here."

"Big Brother has only one younger sister—you. You grew up together. If he doesn't help you, who will?"

"We'll take it one day at a time. Your health will definitely get better and better."

"Don't say those things again in the future."

After hearing this, Fang Huiyi fell silent for a moment before saying, "Okay!"

"We've kept my illness from Xiao Qi. When should we explain it to him?"

Lin Zhen let out a breath, stood up, and pulled open the curtains to look at the bright moon outside.

"Xiao Qi has been smart since he was little. He's far more mature inside than he appears. He has probably already guessed it after all these years."

"He was a genius from childhood, even if he stopped being so dazzling after he started practicing martial arts."

"I believe he'll definitely make a name for himself one day."

"I'll tell him the truth after some time."

"Mm!"

Time flashed by, and the entire senior year was enveloped in an intense atmosphere of martial arts training.

Many students in the class noticed that Wu Kang had suddenly begun frequently instructing students on their stance training and Five Form Fist.

Then someone realized that the students he guided were all those who had submitted application forms.

Once that conclusion came out, many people regretted it.

If they had submitted an application form too, they could have received guidance as well. It felt like they had missed out on a hundred million.

Meanwhile, with abundant resources and formidable martial arts talent, Lin Qi improved at a frenzied pace.

That day, in the Martial Arts Classroom.

"Huff—"

"Puff—"

Lin Qi's breathing grew heavier. His entire body was scorching hot, and bean-sized beads of sweat flew off with his vigorous movements.

The air let out sharp cracks as it was stirred by his movements, while his surging blood and qi bulged the veins across his body.

His pair of Tiger Claws whipped up gusts of wind. He transformed into a fierce tiger, and every movement and stillness resembled a savage tiger pouncing on prey.

"Not enough. Just a little more."

Lin Qi continued punching. He felt that Tiger Form Fist was only one step away from Major Achievement, yet he could never grasp the crucial point.

White Tiger Exits Cave!

Hungry Tiger Pounces!

White Tiger Offers Claws!

He practiced the Fist Technique over and over again.

The key points of Tiger Form Fist kept surfacing in Lin Qi's mind.

He recalled what the Crimson Emperor had said: practice a punch a million times, and its true meaning would reveal itself.

As long as he kept practicing, he would eventually comprehend its true essence.

Lin Qi's mind became increasingly active.

He had to cultivate the courage of the bones. The bones were the foundation of courage; courage arose from the bones. Without bones to support courage, courage could not be born.

Raise the neck and glare, lunge forward fiercely with both palms, protect the head as you advance, harmonize the Five Elements, let the waist be the Dominator, and exert force from the Dantian.

[Under your diligent training, Template Fusion Rate +1%]

[Name: Lin Qi (17)]

[Template: Erlang True Lord · Yang Jian]

[Fusion Rate: 1% → 2%]

Lin Qi's entire body suddenly trembled. The key points of Tiger Form Fist emerged in his mind, and his Fist Technique began to change.

Pounce and leap, sink the hips, channel qi through the fingertips!

His entire body relaxed, and powerful force burst forth from between his Tiger Claws.

"Roar—"

Qi surged into his abdomen, and he could not stop himself from releasing a tiger's roar.

[You have gained new insights into Tiger Form Fist. Your Fist Technique has broken through to Major Achievement, Fist Technique +2%]

[Fist Technique has reached Major Achievement. Your body has been tempered, Blood and Qi Value +0.15]

[Name: Lin Qi (17)]

[Blood and Qi Value: 5.82 → 5.97]

[Fist Technique: First Realm 89% → 91%]

"Huff—"

Lin Qi assumed the Concluding Stance and looked at the Panel, the corners of his mouth lifting slightly.

"Tiger Form Fist has finally broken through to Major Achievement!"