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The front yard of Canglang Martial Hall.

Jiang Ning and Cheng Ran had just appeared when they immediately spotted Li Qing. She was tall and slender, her hair tied in a ponytail, revealing an elegant Swan Neck.

Among all the disciples of Canglang Martial Hall, Li Qing was the only female disciple.

At this moment, she naturally stood out like a crane among chickens. Li Qing was especially tall for a woman—in Jiang Ning's estimation, at least 1.7 meters.

After all, Li Qing was only half a head shorter than him.

As for why the entire Canglang Martial Hall had only one woman who had come to study under a master and enter the hall, that was not difficult to understand.

Practicing fist techniques would damage the skin on one's hands and cause many calluses to grow.

That was a flaw most women found difficult to endure.

Moreover, all Initiation disciples of Canglang Martial Hall could only learn one fist technique: the Five Animal Frolics Fist.

Naturally, not many women were willing to study under a master at Canglang Martial Hall. No woman would want her fair, tender hands to become rough and covered in calluses for nothing.

Most women who practiced martial arts focused on leg techniques and weapon techniques. These looked very graceful and did not do much damage to their figures.

The love of beauty was something women of every world could never escape.

As for why Li Qing's hands were still so fair and free of calluses after practicing fist techniques, Jiang Ning did not know. However, he guessed that Li Qing must have been using some extremely precious Secret Medicine to care for her hands every day.

The front yard of the Martial Arts Hall seemed to have gone through a minor disturbance.

A burly man drew the gazes of every disciple in the front yard.

From his appearance alone, this man looked extremely sturdy and capable. His arms were especially extraordinary. When his left arm hung freely, it reached all the way to his knees.

Such an arm span and remarkable Bone Constitution marked him as a Martial Path genius naturally suited to practicing fist techniques.

An inch longer, an inch stronger.

With arms that long, he could gain a considerable advantage in fist techniques.

The man patted Xiao Peng on the shoulder. "Not bad, Junior Brother Xiao. As expected of the Direct Disciple Master accepted today. Your comprehension really is impressive. At such a young age, you've already grasped the essence of the Tiger Form Fist at Great Completion. I believe that one day, Junior Brother Xiao, you'll surely catch up to me."

Xiao Peng spoke excitedly, his face radiant. "Thank you for your encouragement, Senior Brother Zhao. Experiencing your Fierce Tiger Force benefited me greatly. When my fist techniques reach mastery in the future, I won't forget the credit of Senior Brother Zhao's guidance today."

Looking at Xiao Peng and Zhao Hu surrounded by everyone, Cheng Ran could not help feeling sour.

He muttered under his breath, "Xiao Peng sure knows how to show off. While I was away, he took the chance to curry favor with Senior Brother Zhao Hu and get his guidance."

"Senior Brother Zhao Hu's Tiger Form Fist has reached perfection, and he can circulate his Fierce Tiger Force as easily as he pleases. His guidance will surely help Xiao Peng gain some insight. The gap between him and me has only grown wider."

"Damn it! Competing with him for the final spot in the Patrol Office just got even harder!"

Jiang Ning patted Cheng Ran on the shoulder. "Keep at it, Senior Brother Cheng. I believe you can surpass Xiao Peng."

Cheng Ran clenched his fist as well. "I'll definitely surpass him."

Outside the Martial Arts Hall.

Clop, clop, clop—

A black Carriage came from afar. After drawing near Canglang Martial Hall, it gradually slowed down.

Whoa—

Under the watchful eyes of the two disciples at the hall entrance, the Carriage slowly stopped at the Main Gate.

The next moment.

The coachman tensed the strength in his waist and sprang from the Carriage like a Giant Prawn, landing on the level ground.

He swept aside the curtain. "Master, we've arrived at Canglang Martial Hall."

Then the front of the Carriage dipped slightly, and a middle-aged man of about fifty, wearing a Goatee, bent down and stepped out of the carriage compartment.

Under the gazes of the disciples guarding the Martial Arts Hall, he came before the two of them.

"May I trouble you two young brothers to report my arrival? Manager Liu of the Sihe Trading Company, Liu Zhixiang, has come to pay a visit."

Sihe Trading Company?

The two disciples exchanged a glance. One of them respectfully addressed Liu Zhixiang, the man with the Goatee who looked to be around fifty.

"Manager Liu, please wait a moment. I'll go inform our Hall Master right away."

After that disciple hurried into the Martial Arts Hall,

Clop, clop, clop—

The sound of another Carriage racing over came from a street corner in the distance.

The swiftly approaching Carriage naturally drew the gazes of several people.

After more than ten breaths,

Whoa—

As the coachman pulled the reins, the entire Carriage stopped before the entrance of Canglang Martial Hall.

Then.

The curtain was swept aside, and a man dressed in a black Brocade Robe with a Hair Bun Crown on his head stepped down from the Carriage.

A brawny man like an iron pagoda followed him down.

"Liu Zhixiang, your Sihe Trading Company has crossed the line!" the man in the black Brocade Robe and Hair Bun Crown said calmly.

The Goatee-wearing Liu Zhixiang glanced at the man in the black Brocade Robe, then at the muscular, iron-pagoda-like man behind him.

The corners of Liu Zhixiang's lips lifted slightly. "What? Nephew Zhou, your appetite is that great? Since when did Wang Jin's Canglang Martial Hall become your Zhou Xing's territory?"

"Was taking Zhang Tiesheng not enough? Do you want to swallow all the genius disciples of Canglang Martial Hall in one bite as well?"

Faced with Liu Zhixiang's challenge, Zhou Xing gave a scornful laugh.

"Don't reach your hand too far, or be careful it gets chopped off!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Zhou Xing brushed past Liu Zhixiang. Zhang Tiesheng, the iron-pagoda-like man behind him, followed close behind.

Watching Zhou Xing's back as he passed him, Liu Zhixiang's face shifted from green to white, becoming extremely ugly. Being rebuked by a younger man, even with hardly anyone around to see it, still made him feel as though he had lost all face.

Zhou Xing!

Hmph!

Just wait. I hope you can really stay this arrogant later!

Thinking of the Important Figure connected to the interests represented by the Sihe Trading Company, Liu Zhixiang felt extremely confident.

He actually hoped that Zhou Xing would truly dare to make trouble. That way, he could borrow the Momentum to teach this younger man a proper lesson.

At the entrance of the Martial Arts Hall.

The disciple who had remained behind to guard the entrance saw Zhou Xing arrive and immediately bowed.

"Greetings, Senior Brother Zhou!!"

He then bowed to Zhang Tiesheng behind Zhou Xing. "Greetings, Senior Brother Zhang!!"

Zhou Xing patted the gatekeeping disciple on the shoulder. "Work hard. I hope that one day you can become my true Junior Brother!"

"Yes, Senior Brother Zhou!" the gatekeeping disciple replied, his face instantly brimming with excitement. As he watched Zhou Xing's back, he clenched his fists as well.

Elsewhere.

Inside the Martial Arts Hall.

Zhao Hu swept his gaze over everyone. His eyes paused briefly on Li Qing, and a trace of admiration inadvertently flashed through them.

"Junior Brothers, I just said I would demonstrate the Fierce Tiger Force for you. Follow me."

Upon hearing this, everyone followed him with faces full of excitement.

"Come on, let's go take a look too!" Cheng Ran said.

Jiang Ning nodded as well.

At that moment.

Zhao Hu's gaze inadvertently swept over Li Qing. Seeing that she had fallen behind the crowd but was still following, his heart suddenly leaped with joy.

It pleased him that he could attract the Maiden's attention.

Those who practiced martial arts had vigorous Blood Qi and abundant energy. Moreover, he was at the age when young men admired beauty, so he naturally had feelings for Li Qing as well.