Li Qing Sees Him in a New Light (PK—Please Keep Reading!!)

Li Qing Sees Him in a New Light (PK—Please Keep Reading!!)

Inside the martial arts hall.

"Watch closely, junior brothers!"

Zhao Hu walked up to a wooden post. The post before him was a humanoid wooden dummy, wrapped in thick cowhide. Only with such padding could one strike it with fists without easily injuring their hands.

Then, Zhao Hu placed his palm on the humanoid dummy.

A moment later, his palm trembled slightly.

Boom—

The wooden dummy exploded instantly. The cowhide wrapped around it scattered like torn rags, while countless splinters burst from the smooth surface of the post.

"So powerful!"

"Senior Brother Zhao is amazing!"

Listening to the flattery from those around him, Zhao Hu's lips curled slightly as he continued explaining to everyone.

"This is the Fierce Tiger Force mastered after Tiger Form Fist reaches perfection. The Fierce Tiger Force is exceptionally ferocious and possesses tremendous explosive power. So, junior brothers, you must practice your fists diligently and strive to cultivate Tiger Form Fist to perfection as soon as possible."

As he spoke, his gaze shifted slightly, sweeping behind the crowd in search of that familiar figure.

The next moment, his eyes suddenly narrowed.

He saw that graceful figure chatting happily beside a man, with even the faintest hint of a smile on her face.

"Junior Brother Jiang, we haven't met for only a few days, yet you've changed so much?" Li Qing said, surprise evident on her face.

Li Qing clearly remembered Jiang Ning when he had first joined the martial arts hall. Though he was rather good-looking and very much suited her tastes,

he had been somewhat too thin, with a sickly air about him. There had not been much muscle visible anywhere on his body.

Yet when she saw him again today, he had changed enormously.

The muscles on his arms were clearly defined and full of clean lines. Even through his thin short jacket, she could see that Jiang Ning's physique had undergone a dramatic transformation.

He was no longer just skin and bones, but filled with muscle.

Unlike some disciples whose bodies had turned into huge, bulky masses, his muscles were full of definition and beauty, as well as powerful explosive force.

Just from the changes in his appearance alone, Li Qing could tell that Jiang Ning had improved tremendously—far beyond what she had imagined.

Hearing Li Qing's praise, Jiang Ning smiled.

"Practicing every day and night has brought some progress in the end."

"And how has your fist technique progressed, Junior Brother Jiang?" Li Qing asked. Looking at Jiang Ning's face, she found him more and more pleasing to the eye, and her mood grew somewhat lighter as well.

In her eyes, many disciples in the martial arts hall had trained themselves into thick-limbed, heavily muscled brutes, each one nearly resembling an ape. The sight made her frown repeatedly.

There were a few who still looked fairly normal, but their appearances stirred nothing in her.

Only this disciple who had joined the martial arts hall a few days ago—even though he had been thin, his features were refined and handsome, his appearance very much to her liking. Looking at him was quite pleasant and easy on the eyes.

It was precisely because he had pleased her eye that she had offered to give Jiang Ning some pointers back then.

"Pretty good!" Jiang Ning nodded slightly in response to Li Qing's question.

"Junior Brother Jiang seems very confident! Later, this senior sister will test you and see how well you've practiced your Five Animals Fist." Li Qing smiled, looking utterly relaxed.

Just then,

Jiang Ning seemed to sense something. He looked up and saw Zhao Hu staring in their direction with eyes blazing like fire.

This is bad! A beautiful woman brings disaster—how true the ancients were!

Seeing this, Jiang Ning naturally understood what was happening and inwardly cried out in alarm.

Zhao Hu had set his sights on him.

At that moment, Cheng Ran beside him said with a grin, "Senior Sister Li, you've entered the ranks of martial artists. Congratulations!"

Li Qing also smiled at Cheng Ran beside Jiang Ning. "I remember you used to like calling me junior sister. Why are you being so proper today?"

Cheng Ran grinned. "Senior Sister Li has entered the ranks now—how would I dare? I don't want to become Senior Sister Li's punching bag."

"Junior Brother Cheng is clever. My hands have been itching these past couple of days, and I was just looking for someone to practice with." Li Qing's lips held a teasing smile.

"I'll pass! I'll pass!" Cheng Ran waved his hands repeatedly, shaking his head so hard it nearly flew off. "My blood and qi may be perfected, but I haven't entered the ranks yet. My fist technique is also inferior to Senior Sister Li's. Sparring with Senior Sister Li would just be asking for a beating."

"After I spend another ten days or half a month exchanging martial arts with Junior Brother Jiang and improve my fist technique, then I'll come seek Senior Sister Li's guidance!"

Junior Brother Jiang as a sparring partner?

Li Qing looked stunned, her eyes blankly turning toward Jiang Ning beside her.

The moment those words were spoken, Li Qing instantly caught the information hidden in Cheng Ran's words.

Junior Brother Jiang?

Sparring for ten days or half a month?

How could that be? What right did Junior Brother Jiang have to spar with Cheng Ran?

Their strength was worlds apart, like an adult and a child. How could he possibly qualify as a sparring partner?

Could Cheng Ran be playing a joke on her?

Li Qing was deeply astonished, her suspicious gaze falling on Jiang Ning.

"Junior Brother Jiang, Cheng Ran is joking, isn't he?"

Jiang Ning smiled faintly. "Senior Sister is indeed clever. You saw through the two of us at a glance."

"Senior Brother Cheng was naturally joking. I've been learning fist techniques for less than half a month. How could I possibly exchange martial arts with Senior Brother Cheng? Senior Brother Cheng merely took some time to teach me a few moves."

"Senior Brother Cheng, isn't that right?"

Seeing Jiang Ning's look, Cheng Ran immediately understood what he meant.

He nodded repeatedly. "Junior Brother Jiang is right!"

Watching the exchange between the two of them, Li Qing had not believed it at first, but now she was somewhat convinced.

She was not foolish. How could she fail to notice the looks they had exchanged?

Thinking of what Cheng Ran had said earlier, legends of certain prodigies of the present age surfaced in her mind.

At Guangning Academy, there was a student said to be the reincarnation of a divine being. Born with a powerful divine soul and extraordinary martial talent, he had entered the doorway of a supreme art in seven days and entered the ranks of martial artists in three months.

At only twenty-three years old, he had already ranked on the Hidden Dragon Ranking, carrying himself like a young grandmaster.

People throughout the world said he possessed the potential to become a great grandmaster.

At Vajra Temple, there was a young novice monk said to have been born with wisdom from a past life. He had naturally grasped Buddhist principles, and his comprehension surpassed all throughout history. From Buddhist scriptures alone, he had comprehended a divine ability of the Buddhist path.

At Jade Void Abbey, there was likewise a Daoist prodigy said to be reincarnated.

Thinking of these present-day legends, Li Qing could not help but laugh inwardly.

I'm overthinking it. Even if Junior Brother Jiang truly qualifies to exchange blows and spar with Cheng Ran, he couldn't possibly be mentioned in the same breath as those legendary figures.

If what Cheng Ran said is true, and Junior Brother Jiang is qualified to spar with him and exchange fist technique experience,

that would be enough to show that Junior Brother Jiang's comprehension is astonishing. His mastery of the Five Animals Fist should be no lower than Cheng Ran's. Only then would he be qualified to exchange and spar over fist technique experience with Cheng Ran.

Thinking of this possibility, Li Qing was even more shocked.

She still remembered that when Jiang Ning had entered the hall and taken a master, his ambitions had been quite high. Unlike ordinary martial arts hall disciples, who chose one or two forms from the Five Animals Fist to cultivate, he had cultivated all five forms together.

Looking at it now, if my analysis is correct, Junior Brother Jiang clearly had everything under control!

No wonder I heard earlier that Master had granted Junior Brother Jiang permission to reside in the martial arts hall permanently, ensuring his safety under its protection.

Clearly, Master also knew that his talent was extremely high. That was why he viewed Junior Brother Jiang in a different light and took such good care of him!

At this moment, Li Qing felt that she understood everything!

Just then, a loud shout suddenly rang out from nearby.

"Cheng Ran, fight me!!"

That shout was like thunder exploding, abruptly resounding through the entire front courtyard of the martial arts hall.

Everyone's attention was instantly drawn toward it.

They saw Zhao Hu leap into the air in the distance, pouncing like a white ape. In three rises and falls, he crossed more than twenty meters and instantly landed before Jiang Ning and Cheng Ran.

A violent aura rushed straight at Jiang Ning and Cheng Ran, like a fierce tiger descending the mountain.

Jiang Ning looked stunned.

Cheng Ran?

Not me?

At this moment, Cheng Ran was also staring at Zhao Hu in bewilderment, confusion written across his face.

"Senior Brother Zhao, what do you mean by this?" Cheng Ran asked, his expression turning slightly cold.

"What do I mean?" Zhao Hu glared viciously at Cheng Ran. "You know exactly what I mean!"

Just as the atmosphere became as taut as a drawn bow,

"What's going on?" A gentle voice sounded from the entrance of the martial arts hall.

Hearing that voice, everyone immediately turned around.

"It's Senior Brother Zhou Xing!"

"Greetings, Senior Brother Zhou Xing!"

"Senior Brother Zhou Xing is here!"

"Senior Brother Zhang Tiesheng is here too!"

"Both Senior Brother Zhou Xing and Senior Brother Zhang Tiesheng have come!"

Thanks to Yi Tang for the monthly pass. And while I'm at it, please send some monthly passes my way as well! Many thanks, everyone!