Chapter 15: Resonance of Muscles and Bones

Night.

The bright moonlight spilled down.

A dull thudding sound echoed from the courtyard.

Lin Zheyu was exercising with great intensity.

Since his income had increased, his daily diet had improved. Nourished by plenty of fish and meat, his body had become increasingly robust.

Lin Zheyu practiced his punches shirtless, his muscle lines smooth and well-defined, his tendons and skin full and supple. Every punch he threw stirred up a gust of wind.

After a full two hours of exercise, Lin Zheyu finally stopped.

【Heaven Rewards Diligence】

Name: Lin Zheyu

Source Power: 5

Skill: Savage Bull Fist (Entry 47%)

"Source Power has accumulated to five units. It's time to improve my strength."

Lin Zheyu said to himself.

Over this period, he had broken through his limits twice more, gaining two units of Source Power.

Each time he broke through a physical limit, he needed about five days of rest to restore his essence, energy, and spirit to their peak.

In the past ten days or so, after paying back the five taels of silver to Manager Wu, Lin Zheyu had saved up another eight taels, all of which he had spent on medicinal herbs.

The scent of herbs drifted through the courtyard.

Not knowing how much energy this upgrade would require, he had put all eight portions of herbs into the pot.

He boiled them until late at night, only then extracting all the medicinal potency.

He poured it out and let it cool.

*Gulp, gulp.*

After drinking the medicinal soup, Lin Zheyu let out a satisfied burp.

"Use 1 unit of Source Power to upgrade Savage Bull Fist."

Lin Zheyu sent the thought.

As his thought went out, 1 unit of Source Power vanished.

Immediately, the progress of Savage Bull Fist began to jump rapidly: 80%... 90%... 100%.

Savage Bull Fist officially advanced to the Mastery level, finally stalling at 2% progress.

A familiar sensation washed over him as mysterious energy surged from deep within his cells, beginning to reshape his muscles, tendons, and fascia.

Lin Zheyu’s mind fell into a strange state.

His consciousness entered an inexplicable space. In this space, he had only one thought: to practice the Savage Bull Fist!

Lin Zheyu practiced the Savage Bull Fist frantically in this special space, punch after punch, never stopping, never tiring, like a man possessed.

He did not know how much time passed in this mysterious state, but his understanding of the Savage Bull Fist grew increasingly profound.

Under the influence of the mysterious energy, the medicinal power of the soup he had consumed was drawn out to strengthen his physique.

Lin Zheyu’s body underwent tremendous changes; his muscles became firmer, and his tendons and fascia grew strong and resilient.

A moment later, a cracking sound emanated from his body—the hallmark of transitioning from Flesh Refining to Bone Forging.

Once Savage Bull Fist enters the Mastery level, it reaches the Bone Forging realm.

After a few breaths, Lin Zheyu slowly opened his eyes, recovering from his trance.

He shook his head, feeling mentally exhausted.

Exercising and contemplating the Savage Bull Fist without sleep or rest in that special state was a massive drain on his spirit.

"Very good, I didn't suffer from blood and qi depletion like last time."

Lin Zheyu felt his physical state; his muscles were full, his internal organs were sturdy, and his bones had grown significantly stronger.

The medicinal soup he had consumed had been almost entirely absorbed, with very little left.

【Heaven Rewards Diligence】

Name: Lin Zheyu

Source Power: 4

Skill: Savage Bull Fist (Mastery 3%)

He clenched his fist lightly, and a faint cracking sound came from his knuckles.

Having perfected Flesh Refining and entered the Bone Forging realm, his control over his muscles, tendons, and fascia had reached a new level.

Now, he could control his muscles and skin, using the method of tendon-bone resonance to temper his bones.

"I'm in the Bone Forging realm now. Tomorrow, I'll go find Master Liang and ask him about the cultivation content for the Bone Forging and Organ Refining realms."

Lin Zheyu thought to himself.

Both the Bone Forging and Organ Refining realms had special training methods. Liang Song hadn't taught him those; he had only taught him the content for the Flesh Refining level.

Lin Zheyu hadn't been back since he spent a morning learning at Liang Song's house last time.

He would occasionally check by when passing, but he never saw anyone.

...

Early morning.

To see Liang Song, Lin Zheyu arrived at 33 Jin-dong Street early.

*Knock, knock, knock.*

He tapped lightly on the door, and it creaked open.

"Why are you here?" Liang Song asked when he saw it was Lin Zheyu.

Lin Zheyu grumbled inwardly; he had come early for three consecutive mornings and only saw him today.

He didn't know where his master went; he was so mysterious, only appearing in the afternoons to tell stories.

"I've encountered some problems with my martial arts practice and wanted to ask for your guidance."

Lin Zheyu said.

He walked in and closed the door behind him.

"What problems?"

Liang Song was watering his flowers and told Lin Zheyu to find a place to sit.

"It's just that when I'm exercising, I always feel like the fascia and bones at my elbows..."

Lin Zheyu explained the problems he encountered during Bone Forging. The more Liang Song listened, the more surprised he looked.

He put down the watering can and looked at Lin Zheyu.

Had this kid's understanding of the Savage Bull Fist reached this point already?

"Show me the full set of the fist technique," Liang Song couldn't help but say.

"Yes."

Lin Zheyu nodded and went to the center of the courtyard.

He took off his coat and assumed the Savage Bull Fist stance.

*Puff.*

*Bang, bang, bang.*

In the courtyard, the sound of fists slamming into the wooden post echoed.

Mixed in with the sounds were several cracking noises coming from Lin Zheyu's body.

"Bone Forging!"

"He has reached the Bone Forging realm!"

Liang Song’s eyes widened, and he couldn't help but stand up.

It had been less than a month since he last taught him.

A rookie who had never practiced martial arts before, reaching the Mastery level of Savage Bull Fist in just one month—it was incredible!

"What an enviable talent!"

"If he had started practicing martial arts from a young age, he might have had a chance to reach the Grandmaster realm. What a pity."

Watching Lin Zheyu practice, a look of regret appeared on Liang Song's face.

He had never seen such terrifying talent in his life.

"Take a break. I'll tell you about the Bone Forging aspect," Liang Song called out to stop Lin Zheyu.

"Yes, Master."

Lin Zheyu withdrew his fists and sat down opposite Liang Song at the table.

"Not bad, you've reached the Mastery level of Savage Bull Fist so quickly."

"Once you enter the Mastery level and train your body until your muscles and tendons are full, you can attempt Bone Forging."

"Bone Forging requires both external stimulation and tendon-bone resonance, through..."

"..."

Liang Song taught the methods of Bone Forging.

Lin Zheyu listened extremely carefully, learning a great deal about the body's skeletal structure.

"Your comprehension is good. I'll pass on the internal breathing method of the Savage Bull Fist to you as well. Take it back and contemplate it slowly."

"Only with the breathing method can the Savage Bull Fist unleash its true power."

Liang Song said after a moment of contemplation.

With Lin Zheyu's talent for comprehension, he should be able to master the breathing method as well.

Special breathing methods required a high degree of control over the body, demanding immense comprehension and powerful mastery to achieve.

"Yes, Master!"

Lin Zheyu was overjoyed.

An internal breathing method sounded very powerful.

"In the way of martial arts, the outside trains the tendons, bones, and skin, while the inside trains the breath."

"Different techniques place different burdens on the internal organs. Only by performing corresponding exercises based on the technique to strengthen the internal organs can one unleash greater power."

"The breathing method corresponding to the Savage Bull Fist focuses on abdominal breathing. You must use force from the Dantian and master a specific rhythmic cadence."

"Come, look at my chest and abdomen."

"Feel it carefully..."

Liang Song's voice rang out as he let Lin Zheyu use his hands to feel the breathing rhythm.

Lin Zheyu placed his hand on his master's robust chest. Liang Song's muscles were extremely hard, like lumps of iron and stone.

He silently felt Master Liang's breathing rhythm, the profound cadence as his chest rose and fell.

This rhythm and cadence were extremely difficult to grasp. Lin Zheyu felt it for a long time, but he remained somewhat confused.