Chapter 47: Li Qing's New Perspective (PK - Please keep reading!!)

Inside the martial arts hall.

"Watch closely, junior brothers!"

Zhao Hu stepped up to the wooden posts. The posts before him, even the human-shaped ones, were wrapped in thick oxhide; this provided a buffer so that when striking with fist techniques, one wouldn't easily injure their hands.

Immediately, Zhao Hu placed his palm against the human-shaped post.

Then, his palm vibrated slightly.

*Boom—!*

The wooden post exploded instantly. The oxhide wrapping it scattered like shredded cloth, and the smooth surface of the wood erupted with many splinters.

"Incredible!"

"Senior Brother Zhao is so powerful!"

Listening to the compliments from those around him, the corners of Zhao Hu's mouth curled up slightly as he continued to educate the crowd.

"This is the Tiger Might mastered upon reaching perfection in the Tiger Form Fist. Tiger Might is extremely fierce and possesses immense explosive power. Therefore, you junior brothers must study your fist techniques diligently and strive to reach perfection in the Tiger Form Fist as soon as possible."

As he spoke, his gaze flickered slightly, sweeping behind the crowd to search for that familiar figure.

In the next moment, his gaze suddenly froze.

Because at that moment, he saw that beautiful silhouette chatting happily beside a man, even wearing a faint, elusive smile on her face.

"Junior Brother Jiang, I haven't seen you for a few days, but your transformation is quite immense!" Li Qing spoke, her face showing a look of astonishment.

Li Qing still clearly remembered that when Jiang Ning first joined the martial arts hall, although he was quite handsome and very much to her liking, he was somewhat too thin and frail, possessing a sickly aura with very little visible muscle on his body.

Seeing him again today, the change was massive.

The muscles on his arms were clearly visible and full of definition. Through his thin short tunic, she could see that Jiang Ning's physique had undergone a tremendous transformation.

He was no longer just skin and bone; he was filled with muscle.

This kind of muscle was not like certain disciples who had become bulky hulks; instead, it was full of definition, aesthetic beauty, and powerful explosiveness.

The change in his outward appearance alone allowed Li Qing to see that Jiang Ning had made great progress—far beyond what she had imagined.

Hearing Li Qing's exclamation, Jiang Ning smiled.

"Practicing day and night has finally yielded some progress!"

"Then how is your progress with your fist techniques, Junior Brother Jiang?" Li Qing asked. Looking at Jiang Ning's face, the more she looked, the more pleasing he became to her eyes, and her mood grew somewhat pleasant.

In her eyes, many disciples in the martial arts hall had trained themselves to have thick limbs and heavy muscles, looking almost like gorillas, which made her frown.

Though a few were relatively normal, their appearances gave her no sensation at all.

Only this disciple who had joined a few days ago, though thin, had refined features and a countenance that perfectly suited her taste, making her feel quite comfortable and finding him very easy on the eyes.

It was precisely because he was easy on the eyes that she had offered to guide him back then.

"Quite good!" Facing Li Qing's question, Jiang Ning nodded slightly.

"Junior Brother Jiang seems very confident! In a moment, your Senior Sister will test you to see how your Five Animals Fist is coming along?" Li Qing revealed a smile, her face full of ease.

Just then.

Sensing something, Jiang Ning looked up and saw Zhao Hu staring toward them with eyes like fire.

*Oh no!*

*Beautiful women are the seeds of disaster; the ancients did not lie!!*

Seeing this, Jiang Ning understood immediately and thought to himself that things were looking bad.

He had been targeted by Zhao Hu.

At this moment, Cheng Ran, standing to the side, said with a grin, "Senior Sister Li, congratulations on reaching the Martial Path Rank!"

Li Qing also smiled at Cheng Ran, who was beside Jiang Ning. "I still remember you used to like calling me 'Junior Sister.' Why are you being so well-behaved today?"

Cheng Ran grinned. "Now that Senior Sister Li has reached the Martial Path Rank, how would I dare! I don't want to become Senior Sister Li's punching bag."

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

"Spare me! Spare me!" Cheng Ran waved his hands repeatedly, his head shaking wildly. "Although my blood and qi are perfected, I haven't reached a rank yet, and my fist techniques are inferior to yours. Isn't sparring with you just asking for a beating?"

"I'll wait until I've exchanged martial arts with Junior Brother Jiang for ten days or half a month and my techniques have improved, then I'll come to seek guidance from Senior Sister Li!"

*Sparring partner for Junior Brother Jiang?*

Li Qing looked stunned, her eyes staring blankly at Jiang Ning beside her.

As soon as those words were spoken, Li Qing instantly captured the information revealed in Cheng Ran's words.

*Junior Brother Jiang?*

*Sparring partner for ten days or half a month?*

*How is that possible? On what basis could Junior Brother Jiang be a sparring partner for Cheng Ran?*

Their strength was worlds apart, like an adult and a child. How could he be qualified to be a sparring partner?

*Is Cheng Ran playing a joke on me?*

A wave of shock surged through Li Qing's heart as her suspicious gaze fell upon Jiang Ning.

"Junior Brother Jiang, Cheng Ran must be joking, right?"

Jiang Ning smiled faintly. "As expected, Senior Sister is clever; you saw through the two of us at a glance."

"Senior Brother Cheng is certainly joking. I have only been learning fist techniques for less than half a month; how could I exchange martial arts with him? It is merely that Senior Brother Cheng took some time to guide me through a few moves!"

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

Seeing Jiang Ning's gaze turn toward him, Cheng Ran immediately understood his meaning.

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

Watching the exchange between the two, Li Qing originally didn't believe it, but at this moment, she began to believe it.

She wasn't stupid; how could she not see the meaningful glances exchanged between them?

Thinking of Cheng Ran's earlier statement, her mind couldn't help but wander to certain legendary geniuses of the current era.

In the Guangning Academy, there was a scholar known as a reincarnation of a god, born with a powerful soul and extraordinary martial talent, mastering secret techniques in seven days and reaching the Martial Path Rank in three months. At only twenty-three, he was ranked on the Hidden Dragon List, possessing the aura of a young grandmaster. The world called him a candidate for a Great Grandmaster.

In the Vajra Temple, there was a young monk said to be born with innate wisdom, naturally mastering Buddhist principles with an understanding that surpassed all past and present, having derived a Buddhist supernatural power solely from the scriptures.

In the Yuxu Temple, there was also a reincarnation of a Daoist Child.

Thinking of these legends, Li Qing couldn't help but smile inwardly.

*I was overthinking it. Even if Junior Brother Jiang truly had the qualification to spar with Cheng Ran, he couldn't be compared to those legendary figures.*

*However, if what Cheng Ran said is true, and Junior Brother Jiang is qualified to exchange martial arts and fist technique experience with him...*

*That would be enough to prove that Junior Brother Jiang's comprehension is astonishing, and the realm of his Five Animals Fist must not be below Cheng Ran's. Only then would he be qualified to exchange experience with him.*

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

She remembered that when Jiang Ning first entered the hall to apprentice, his ambition was quite high. Unlike ordinary disciples who chose to practice only one or two techniques of the Five Animals Fist, he chose to cultivate all five forms simultaneously.

*Looking at it now, if my analysis is correct, Junior Brother Jiang was clearly confident from the start!*

*No wonder I heard just now that he received the teacher's permission to reside long-term in the martial arts hall for his protection.*

*It's clear that the teacher also realized his talent is extremely high, which is why he views Junior Brother Jiang differently and provides extra care!*

At this moment, Li Qing felt as if she understood everything!

Just then, a loud shout suddenly came from not far away.

"Cheng Ran, fight me!!"

This shout was like a clap of thunder, suddenly exploding across the front courtyard of the martial arts hall.

Everyone's attention was instantly drawn to it.

They saw Zhao Hu leap forward like a white ape attacking; in just three bounds, he crossed over twenty meters and landed instantly in front of Jiang Ning and Cheng Ran.

A violent aura surged toward Jiang Ning and Cheng Ran like a tiger descending a mountain.

Jiang Ning looked bewildered.

*Cheng Ran?*

*Not me?*

At this moment, Cheng Ran was also looking at Zhao Hu with a face full of shock and confusion.

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

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

Just as the tension reached a breaking point.

"What's going on?" A casual voice rang out from the entrance of the martial arts hall.

Hearing this voice, everyone immediately turned around.

"It's Senior Brother Zhou Xing!"

"Greetings, Senior Brother Zhou Xing!"

"Senior Brother Zhou Xing has arrived!"

"And Senior Brother Zhang Tiesheng!"

"Both Senior Brother Zhou Xing and Senior Brother Zhang Tiesheng are here!"

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