From breaking the limits of the White Ape Fist to becoming a martial arts saint.

Su Yu followed Xu Feng, and the two passed through the moon gate and entered the inner courtyard.

There aren't many senior brothers practicing martial arts in the inner courtyard. Most of them are martial artists who are usually free, and only a few people come to the martial arts school every day.

Xu Feng led Su Yu straight to the front of the main house and gently knocked on the door.

"Enter."

The two pushed open the door and entered the house. The interior was furnished in a simple and rustic style, with a faint scent of sandalwood.

Qin Fangqiong was slumped in a grand chair, casually chewing a dried fig in her hand. Qin Yu, who was wiping her sword beside her, raised her eyebrows slightly when she saw Su Yu enter, a hint of surprise flashing in her eyes.

"What is it?" Master Qin didn't even lift his eyelids.

Xu Feng stepped forward, a smile on his face. "Master, good news! Su Yu has broken through to the Martial Artist realm!"

"Hmm?" A glint of light flashed in Qin Shi's eyes, and his gaze fell on Su Yu.

Su Yu immediately felt a pressure, as if he had been suddenly targeted by a ferocious beast that might pounce on him and tear him to pieces at any moment.

He immediately circulated his internal energy, and the feeling of danger dissipated somewhat.

"Hahaha! Good! Good! Good!"

Qin Shi withdrew his gaze and immediately burst into laughter.

This year, I've had the luck of no one else.

First, we acquired the rough gem Chen Fan, and now we've turned this stubborn stone into gold, breaking through to the Martial Artist realm. This year, our White Ape Martial Arts School should definitely grow stronger!

Qin Yu was also utterly astonished, her red lips slightly parted: "Su Yu? You...when did you break through? With your talent, how could this be possible?"

Su Yu remained calm, having already prepared his explanation:

"Reporting to Senior Sister, I managed to break through last night by sheer luck. The martial arts barrier is indeed as difficult to cross as an insurmountable chasm. If it weren't for the Blood Boiling Pill given to me by Master, I'm afraid I would have failed long ago."

After saying this, he solemnly bowed to Master Qin: "Your kindness is profound, and I will never forget it."

"Um……"

Qin Fangqiong stroked her beard, accepting the greeting with obvious pleasure, and even winked at her daughter with a hint of smugness, as if she had expected this all along.

However, he was also quite shocked. Although he had given Su Yu a Boiling Blood Pill, he did not really think that Su Yu could break through. It was just his long-standing habit to do things this way.

I can't believe he actually succeeded!

He re-examined Su Yu.

Despite having inferior physical constitution, he was able to break through. Could it be that comprehension plays a truly significant role? Is it actually no less important than innate talent?

He remembered something a great man had told him when he was young.

On the path of martial arts, innate talent, comprehension, temperament, and resources are all indispensable. In the early stages, innate talent is especially important, while comprehension becomes increasingly important in the mid-to-late stages.

Qin Fangqiong had the idea of ​​taking him as her personal disciple.

But in an instant, he dismissed the thought.

This year we've already taken in Chen Fan. Compared to Chen Fan, Su Yu is still quite inferior, and he has no family support. If we take him in, his training resources will most likely have to be supported by me.

But Yu'er is about to break through to the Body Refining Realm, which will require even more resources. Sigh, I can't afford to raise her, I can't afford to raise her. I'll observe her a little longer.

After a moment of silence, Qin Fangqiong's smile faded, and her tone returned to its usual indifference and authority:

"Su Yu, now that you have entered the Martial Artist realm, you are a core disciple of the martial arts school. From today onwards, you will move into the inner courtyard and cultivate with your senior brothers."

"Xu Feng, you'll be taking care of him from now on."

Xu Feng's heart sank, and he sighed inwardly. It seemed that Master Qin had no intention of accepting Su Yu as his personal disciple.

I had originally hoped that he could become my junior brother, but it seems that his natural talent is holding him back.

He looked at Su Yu, his eyes filled with regret.

Master Qin currently has six personal disciples. Apart from the newly accepted Junior Brother Chen, the other five have all been martial artists for many years.

He has strong family support, a close relationship with Master Qin, and provides considerable assistance to his fellow disciples who join him.

For example, he himself is ranked third, and the Xu Family Escort Agency behind him has considerable strength in the outer city.

Senior Brother Qi Linfeng possesses superior physical talent and is the strongest person in the academy besides Master Qin.

Second Senior Sister Lin Wanzhu is second only to Senior Brother in strength and is also the daughter of the Lin Clan Chamber of Commerce.

Fifth Junior Brother Jiang Liuchuan, although he is not very good at martial arts, the Jiang family controls many trade routes and is even more powerful than the Lin Family Chamber of Commerce. They are considered a first-class force in the outer city.

The fourth junior brother, Qian Jijun, joined the Black Stone Army in his early years and now holds a position in the state government.

It's a pity that Su Yu didn't become a direct disciple and missed a great opportunity.

The resources required for cultivation after reaching the martial arts master stage are far more terrifying than those for the apprentice stage. If Junior Brother Su relies solely on himself, the gap between him and Junior Brother Chen will only widen in the future.

……

As soon as I stepped out of the main room, I bumped into several fellow disciples who had just finished practicing their skills.

"Hey, Lao Xu, what's Qin Shi laughing about? We could hear him even through the wall."

Xu Feng composed himself and introduced with a smile, "This is Junior Brother Su Yu, who just broke through to the Martial Artist level last night! From now on, he will be a formal disciple of our martial arts school!"

"Whoa! Another one?"

"Our martial arts school has had a very fruitful year. Congratulations, Junior Brother Su!"

"Junior Brother Su really managed to break through at the very end of the year. Congratulations!"

Although everyone was somewhat surprised, they were all composed and offered their congratulations with clasped hands, which Su Yu responded to with a smile.

Among the crowd, only one person's smile froze on his face.

Chen Fan stared at Su Yu, his heart filled with disbelief. How could this be? Su Yu had actually broken through to the Martial Artist level.

He wasn't born with inferior aptitude, how could he possibly break through!

However, the fact that Su Yu had broken through was right in front of him and there was no doubt about it, which made his expression look rather unpleasant.

He was originally the only genius to break through to the martial arts realm this year, and was highly praised by everyone.

Wang Hu's previous failure to break through highlighted his genius, and now Su Yu has emerged.

No, no, those are minor matters. The key is whether Su Yu is valued by Master Qin and has been accepted as his personal disciple.

In that case, you'll definitely receive far less attention!

During this time, he used the finest elixirs to practice martial arts, and Master Qin personally taught him the White Ape Fist. His fellow disciples also invested in him and cultivated good relationships; his future was bright!

If Su Yu becomes a protégé, will she take away my resources?

No, I absolutely cannot let anyone hinder my path to martial arts!

He quickly adjusted his expression, suppressing the gloom in his eyes, and greeted him with a warm smile: "Congratulations, Junior Brother Su! We entered the martial arts school at almost the same time back then, and I never thought we'd be training together again!"

He seemed to be reminiscing, but in reality, he abruptly changed the subject, asking seemingly casually:

"By the way, Senior Brother Xu, is Master... planning to personally teach Junior Brother Su the White Ape Fist? If he teaches them together, I can also sit in and listen in."

Xu Feng shook his head. "Master is very busy. I will teach Junior Brother Su's boxing techniques on his behalf."

To pass on knowledge on behalf of one's master.

Upon hearing this, Chen Fan was overjoyed. Sure enough, Su Yu was just an ordinary disciple!

So what if I become a martial artist? For ordinary people, it may have changed their fate, but for a genius like me with superior aptitude, it is just the starting point!

Su Yu, the gap between you and me will not narrow, it will only widen!

His smile became more genuine as he patted Su Yu's shoulder: "That's good. Senior Brother Xu's cultivation level is profound. Junior Brother Su, you should learn from him. I have other matters to attend to, so I'll take my leave first."

After saying that, he strode away with his head held high, his steps much lighter.

Xu Feng watched Chen Fan's retreating figure, sighed inwardly again, and patted Su Yu's shoulder, "Junior Brother Su, go back and rest for today, and move your things to the inner courtyard. I'll start teaching you the White Ape Fist tomorrow."

"Thank you, senior brother!"

Su Yu was also delighted. Compared to the congratulations from others, he was most concerned about martial arts!

White Ape Fist, I've heard that this is the core martial arts technique of the White Ape Martial Arts School!

With this martial art, I can continue to grind step by step and become stronger!