Anhe Martial Arts School

In the backyard pavilion.

"Junior Brother Shi Yi, you're also looking for Master today."

Shi Yi hadn't quieted his footsteps when he approached, so Lu Feng and Zhao Cheng heard him.

Zhao Cheng turned to look at him then, asking.

He had gotten his wish and was in a good mood.

His martial path cultivation had finally completed the Stone Skin Inscription and broken through to the Stone Skin Realm. Next, he only needed to continue tempering his physical body, and after completing the Copper Skin Inscription, he could attempt Muscle Refinement and become a Martial Warrior.

At this level, he was already among the strongest people in Anyuan Town.

"Huh, Junior Brother Shi Yi, your face..."

"You've broken through to the Blood Essence Realm and completed the Wood Skin Inscription on your face!"

Before Shi Yi could answer, Zhao Cheng noticed something different about him.

The change on Shi Yi's face was very obvious, especially since he often interacted with Shi Yi.

Even though he had spent most of his time cultivating at home recently, he would greet Shi Yi and chat for a while whenever he came to Anyang Martial Arts School.

"After I went home last night, I felt my Blood Essence reach its limit, so I tried the breakthrough method Master taught me and attempted the Wood Skin Inscription on my face."

"I didn't expect it to succeed directly!"

Shi Yi smiled and nodded as he spoke.

He had previously estimated that Zhao Cheng would break through around this time, but he hadn't expected it to be on the same day as him.

He had also overheard Lu Feng and the others' conversation just now, and it was clear that Zhao Cheng was also going to head to Anhe Martial Arts School in Ninghe County to cultivate!

"It's great that Junior Brother Shi Yi has such outstanding Bone Structure!"

"He didn't encounter any bottlenecks when breaking through the Flesh and Blood Realm."

Zhao Cheng looked at Shi Yi, his mood somewhat complicated.

He had made many preparations to break through to the Flesh and Blood Realm back then, and had failed several times. It took a lot of effort before he finally succeeded, yet for Shi Yi, it was so simple and smooth.

He was able to complete the complete Stone Skin Inscription last night because he obtained the Silver Wolf Spirit flesh and blood, which allowed him to break through ahead of schedule.

The Silver Wolf Spirit flesh and blood he actually received was far more than what Shi Yi got. His father, Town Clerk Zhao, also gave him a portion of the Silver Wolf Spirit flesh and blood. As for other cultivation resources for the Flesh and Blood Realm, he basically never lacked any.

This was what enabled him to reach his current state, qualifying him to go to Anhe Martial Arts School in Ninghe County to cultivate.

And Shi Yi, relying on his hard work and talent, had already achieved the qualification to go to Anhe Martial Arts School in Ninghe County to cultivate.

The two were now at the same realm, with only minor differences in their sub-realms. In just over two months, Shi Yi was about to catch up to him, which made Zhao Cheng feel complicated.

Zhao Cheng also understood more clearly why Lu Feng had been so eager to take Shi Yi into the martial arts school after examining his Bone Structure back then.

It was because Bone Structure was truly important.

"Good, good, you broke through a few days earlier than I expected."

"It shows that you also cultivated diligently after returning home, which is very good."

"Having good Bone Structure only proves one has Martial Path talent; only through diligent cultivation can one go further on the Martial Path cultivation journey."

Lu Feng looked at the changes on Shi Yi's face and the shift in his aura, nodding with satisfaction.

"Try to see if you can lift this 600-pound stone mill with one hand."

Afterward, Lu Feng pointed to over a dozen stone mills placed near the pavilion.

Each one was specially made, usable for testing strength or for weighted cultivation.

"Yes, Master."

"Hng!"

"Lift!"

Shi Yi walked to the stone mill Lu Feng indicated.

He placed his right hand on the handle of the stone mill, let out a cold shout, and veins bulged on his face.

Shi Yi lifted the stone mill with one hand, then shifted his grip and exerted more force, raising it above his head.

The entire process was done in one smooth motion.

"Very good, very good. Your foundation is very solid."

"You can also go to Anhe Martial Arts School in Ninghe County to cultivate!"

Seeing this, Lu Feng couldn't help but continue to praise him.

He had Shi Yi attempt to lift the 600-pound stone mill with one hand just to gauge Shi Yi's strength.

After breaking through to the Flesh and Blood Realm, strength would increase to over 500 pounds, but at that level, it still depended on the cultivator's accumulation.

Shi Yi, having just broken through, could lift 600 pounds, clearly indicating that his accumulation in the Blood Essence Realm was very complete, allowing him to achieve this.

"Thank you, Master."

Shi Yi put down the stone mill and bowed gratefully.

The process went more smoothly than he had anticipated. He had originally thought Lu Feng would have him continue cultivating at the Anyang Martial Arts School for a while longer to strengthen their relationship.

This was only natural.

"I recommend you both join the Anhe Martial Arts School in Ninghe County for your cultivation. You will be tested there."

"Zhao Cheng, you have already completed the Stone Skin Inscription. Therefore, your test will be to lift a thousand jin with one hand. This will test the extent of your Flesh and Blood Tempering and Stone Skin Inscription. If you pass, you will become a disciple of the Anhe Martial Arts School and can cultivate there."

"As for Shi Yi, your test is to lift five hundred and fifty jin with one hand. This will test your Blood Essence Realm accumulation and your progress in breaking through to the Flesh and Blood Realm. Seeing as you can currently lift a six-hundred-jin stone mill, this should be no problem for you."

"Once you join the Anhe Martial Arts School, you can find Third Brother, Sixth Brother, and Eighth Brother. They joined the Anhe Martial Arts School earlier than you and both came from the Anyang Martial Arts School. They will offer you some assistance."

Lu Feng looked at the two of them and slowly explained the situation at the Anhe Martial Arts School.

He was even clearer about the assessment procedures within it.

In reality, for subordinate martial arts schools, as long as the recommended individuals weren't too incompetent, they could stay and cultivate at the Anhe Martial Arts School.

Those who grew up in smaller places still had potential, and becoming a disciple of the martial arts school was not an issue at all.

As for how far they could go, that would depend on their individual abilities!

"Ninghe County has a large population, many prominent families, and quite a few martial arts prodigies. So, once you get there, you need to maintain a calm mindset and keep a low profile. Absolutely do not be arrogant."

"There are also more mixed influences there. Once you arrive, try to stay active near the martial arts school and don't wander too far."

"Although the Anhe Martial Arts School is not weak, it is not the strongest in Ninghe County. Therefore, try your best not to offend those with prominent identities, otherwise, relying solely on your status as a disciple of the Anhe Martial Arts School might not be enough to protect you."

Lu Feng earnestly advised the two of them.

This wasn't the first time he had said these words; he had told the same things to the three disciples who had joined the Anhe Martial Arts School for cultivation before them.

Take Zhao Cheng, for example. In Anyuan Town, his status, position, and strength were all considerable. Because of this, few people in Anyuan Town would proactively offend him; most would give him face.

After all, offending him meant offending his father and the Anyang Martial Arts School. Ordinary people wouldn't provoke him.

But it would be different in Ninghe County. There were many people in Ninghe County with higher status and position than Zhao Cheng, and quite a few with greater strength. Those people wouldn't give Zhao Cheng any face.

Therefore, Lu Feng's words were specifically a reminder to Zhao Cheng, and also a warning to Shi Yi.

"Yes, Master. We will keep your words in our hearts."

Shi Yi and Zhao Cheng exchanged a glance before replying in unison.

Lu Feng's words were very direct, and the two understood them clearly. They also knew why Lu Feng had reminded them in this way.