Fist Technique

Jiang Hao had returned.

He was cradled in Du Juan's arms.

Hot water had long been prepared in the room, steeped with precious medicinal herbs.

This was the herbal bath Master Jiang had ordered prepared. Everything was ready.

Jiang Hao still did not even want to move a finger.

Moving his Blood Qi through twenty Circulation Cycles at once had truly exhausted him. That was more or less his limit.

"Xi Que, quickly test the water temperature."

Du Juan held Jiang Hao and would not let Xi Que take over.

Even though Jiang Hao only had two personal maidservants at his side, the two girls competed with each other.

Holding Jiang Hao, Du Juan carefully removed all his clothes.

Then Du Juan removed her own clothes as well. Jiang Hao was still too young; every time he bathed, a maid had to hold him.

This time, naturally, Du Juan had won the chance to hold Jiang Hao during his bath.

Xi Que was terribly envious, but there was nothing she could do. She could only wait on them obediently outside.

Jiang Hao was still a child, his whole body fair and tender.

Held by Du Juan, surrounded by soft jade and warm fragrance, Jiang Hao did not feel embarrassed.

Ever since he was little, the two maids had attended to him like this.

However, this was an herbal bath, not an ordinary wash.

Du Juan carried Jiang Hao into the tub of hot water and sat down, but for a moment, she did not know what to do.

"Just sit like this. Don't move."

Jiang Hao spoke.

He was unable to move all over because moving through twenty Circulation Cycles had consumed too much of his strength.

But now that he had the herbal bath, he could replenish what he had expended.

Naturally, he also needed to continue moving his Blood Qi.

Thus, Jiang Hao began circulating the Great River Blood Nourishing Technique again, moving his Blood Qi.

This time, Jiang Hao moved it very slowly.

However, the herbal bath truly was effective.

Threads of heat rose within his body, flowing in from the herbal bath.

Jiang Hao felt the weakness and soreness throughout his body ease considerably. Moreover, that current of heat grew ever greater, nourishing every part of him.

However, Jiang Hao did not dare move it too quickly.

The faster Blood Qi was moved, the more it grew, but the greater the consumption as well.

He was currently recovering, so it was not suitable to expend too much.

"Young Master, this is a medicinal tonic the master had brewed for you. They say it works very well for those who practice martial arts."

At that moment, Xi Que came over carrying a bowl of soup.

"A medicinal tonic?"

Jiang Hao's eyes lit up at once.

Xi Que then fed it to Jiang Hao spoonful by spoonful.

As he drank down the bowl of tonic, Jiang Hao felt the current of heat within him grow stronger and stronger, until his entire body was burning hot.

Jiang Hao knew the moment had come. He no longer controlled the speed at which he moved his Blood Qi and continued circulating it.

One Circulation Cycle, two Circulation Cycles, three Circulation Cycles, four Circulation Cycles, five Circulation Cycles...

This time, Jiang Hao spent another two hours and completed five Circulation Cycles.

Perhaps he could have continued, but Jiang Hao felt that this was about enough.

If he kept circulating it, his body would suffer some damage again.

"This herbal bath combined with the medicinal tonic really works. My limit was originally twenty Circulation Cycles a day, but now I've actually reached twenty-five!"

"And this still isn't my limit. Other people's Bone Quality cannot grow, but mine can continue increasing. As long as I keep visualizing the Great Sun, my Bone Quality will only become stronger and stronger. When that happens, I'll be able to complete more Circulation Cycles each day..."

Jiang Hao was incomparably excited.

Du Juan and Xi Que helped Jiang Hao clean himself up, and then he went to bed.

He had been very tired today.

However, Jiang Hao would not sleep.

Nighttime was his most important time for cultivation.

"Buzz."

Jiang Hao closed his eyes and entered the Martial Arts Divine Hall deep within his consciousness.

He raised his head and saw the Great Sun in the sky.

The Great Sun overhead had not changed at all.

Over the past few years, Jiang Hao had not slackened for a single day. Every night, he entered the depths of his consciousness to visualize.

As long as he visualized the Great Sun, his Bone Quality would continuously improve.

Even now, Jiang Hao did not know the principle behind it.

There was also the Blood Moon and the Black Hole.

Jiang Hao had searched through ancient books, yet none had recorded any Blood Moon or Black Hole.

"My Bone Quality is already very strong, but Master said that Huangtian Sect has even more astonishing geniuses. My Bone Quality is still far from the very best. I must continue working hard!"

Jiang Hao understood very well that beyond the heavens lay other heavens, and beyond people lay other people.

He would never become arrogant or complacent.

Others could only beg for such a tremendous opportunity as continuously strengthening one's Bone Quality. How could he possibly slack off?

Thus, Jiang Hao began visualizing the Great Sun again.

Visualizing the Great Sun was agonizing, but it could increase his Bone Quality.

No matter how painful it was, Jiang Hao had to persist.

Moreover, visualizing the Great Sun within his consciousness was effectively the same as resting.

It was even more effective than sleeping.

After all these years, Jiang Hao had long grown accustomed to using "visualization" in place of sleep.

The next day, Jiang Hao "woke" from his visualization.

This was practically his biological clock already.

Every morning at around seven, Jiang Hao would automatically "wake."

After visualizing the Great Sun all night, Jiang Hao did not feel tired in the slightest. Instead, he was refreshed and invigorated, as though boundless energy filled his body.

Cultivation: Blood Qi Realm First Layer

Bone Quality: 6.8

Comprehension: 2.5

Spirit: 1.7

Jiang Hao examined the data for his three talents.

His cultivation was still at the Blood Qi Realm First Layer.

That was perfectly normal. Even though his Bone Quality was powerful, nearly seven times that of an ordinary person, it was impossible for him to break through to the Blood Qi Realm Second Layer in a single day.

However, Jiang Hao's powerful Bone Quality still allowed him to clearly sense the growth of his Blood Qi.

Even in just one day, Jiang Hao's Blood Qi had strengthened considerably.

Today was Jiang Hao's second official day of martial arts practice. Early in the morning, he arrived at the Black Tower Martial Arts School.

Jiang Hao felt that he had come quite early, but to his surprise, the martial arts school was already buzzing with voices. Many students and disciples had arrived.

"Little Junior Brother, the whole day's work depends on its dawn. We martial artists train through the coldest days of winter and the hottest days of summer. We absolutely must not be lazy."

The one speaking was Third Senior Brother.

He had arrived at the martial arts school long ago and had already practiced for quite some time.

"Yes, Third Senior Brother."

Jiang Hao did not make excuses and humbly accepted the advice.

"Alright, Jiang Hao is still a child and is still growing. Don't be so harsh."

Second Senior Sister came before Jiang Hao with a beaming smile. "Little Junior Brother, Master is looking for you."

Jiang Hao followed Second Senior Sister to his master.

"Jiang Hao, how is your body?"

Zhao Heita asked.

"Master, this disciple rested for one night, and my body is no longer seriously affected."

Zhao Heita nodded in satisfaction. "The human body possesses limitless potential. As long as it is not excessively squeezed dry, that potential will slowly be released. Especially at your age, your body's potential is even greater!"

"However, martial artists cannot rely on Blood Qi alone. If you cannot bring it out, it is useless. That is where Martial Skills come in."

"Your Bone Quality is powerful, allowing you to achieve twice the result with half the effort in martial arts. But Martial Skills test one's Comprehension and diligence."

"You are currently only in the Blood Qi Realm. Too many Martial Skills would only distract you, so focus on practicing one fist technique. I will teach you the Fierce Tiger Fist. It can mobilize the Blood Qi power of your entire body and is an exceedingly forceful fist technique."

Thus, Zhao Heita began demonstrating the Fierce Tiger Fist.

Every punch exploded through the air. It looked incomparably fierce and mighty; it truly was a highly powerful fist technique.

"Jiang Hao, have you remembered it?"

"Master, this disciple has remembered it."

"Hmm? You remembered it after one viewing? Then perform it once for me to see."

Zhao Heita had been preparing to demonstrate it several more times, but Jiang Hao had unexpectedly already memorized it.

This greatly surprised Zhao Heita.

Some people had decent Bone Quality but only average Comprehension.

Jiang Hao performed the Fierce Tiger Fist once, every movement proper and measured.

Though it was still very immature.

Many of the movements were not even executed properly.

But he had indeed remembered it.

Zhao Heita was delighted.

Jiang Hao's memory was comparable to never forgetting anything he had seen.

On careful thought, Jiang Hao was no ordinary child. He was a Child Prodigy renowned throughout the area.

He had recognized words at one, written poetry at three, and every poem had even been worthy of being passed down through the ages, winning the adoration of countless scholars.

Although studying literature and studying martial arts were as far apart as heaven and earth.

They still shared something in common. Those gifted in literature possessed quick and nimble minds, which in a sense was precisely a trait found in martial artists with high Comprehension.

Looking at it this way, Jiang Hao not only possessed superior Bone Quality, but excellent Comprehension as well?