A person sacrifices himself to become a saint in a chaotic world of martial arts.

The next day, just as dawn was breaking, leaden-gray clouds hung low, filtering the morning light into a cold, grayish-white hue.

Deep within Yanzi Lane, outside the city of Fenjiang County.

Su Bai, bare-chested and wearing only a thin pair of trousers, was diligently practicing the "Tiger and Leopard Strength" in his small but clean courtyard.

His skin was slightly red from the continuous exertion, and wisps of white steam rose from it, mingling with the chilly morning air.

Each move is powerful, and the muscle lines flow like mercury with each movement, sometimes taut like iron, sometimes relaxed like a bow.

Now, a day of practice is more efficient than several dozen days of practice in the past.

At this rate, it will only take a month to steadily enter the Skin Refining Realm!

The feeling of clearly sensing one's strength growing every moment is truly intoxicating and exhilarating!

……

Time flows by silently, like water dripping from the eaves.

Besides Su Bai's unwavering and complete immersion in cultivation every day...

The biggest topic of conversation in the Zhenfu Division was the renewed spread of rumors about Chen Dongquan.

The first task was the specific job Chen Dongquan was assigned—to stand guard.

The Zhenfu Division was a large government office, which not only needed field officers to patrol the streets and apprehend thieves, but also indispensable duties such as guarding the government office and watching over key locations.

In addition, there are many other divisions of labor, such as clerical work, arrest, and interrogation.

Among them, the job of "guarding" is generally recognized as the easiest and most comfortable.

Each day, all they had to do was stay at their fixed post inside the government office, sheltered from the wind and sun.

There's no need to toil and struggle on foot in and out of the vast Fenjiang County.

This job is the envy of countless constables.

The second matter is still related to Chen Dongquan.

It is said that the newly appointed guard noticed a dark shadow lurking at the base of the outer wall of the government office last night while on duty.

He acted decisively and led his men to pounce on him. After pinning him down and interrogating him, they discovered that he was a notorious bandit who had been on the run for many days and was listed on the list!

He immediately made a contribution!

During the morning meeting today, Chief Constable Wang cited this incident as a model and called on all constables to learn from Chen Dongquan.

There are even rumors that Chen Dongquan will definitely be among the "excellent" performers in this year's internal evaluation of the Zhenfu Division.

These noisy rumors were like a gentle breeze to Su Bai, who was focused on his training and remained calm and focused on his studies. They did not stir up any ripples in his heart.

For a month, Su Bai hardly left his house, practicing the "Tiger and Leopard Strength" day and night, honing every inch of his muscles and bones.

They exchanged their family savings and the meager subsidies from the government for as much as possible brown rice, dried meat, and cheap herbs that could fill their stomachs and nourish their blood.

He knew that spiritual practice was like rowing against the current, and it required building a solid foundation of flesh and blood, allowing no room for slackness or stinginess.

Until this morning, when the last faint glimmer of starlight disappeared into the brightening sky,

Su Bai, who was practicing his martial arts in the courtyard, suddenly shuddered!

He clearly felt that the surging energy within his body had reached an unprecedented saturation point, and his skin was tingling and slightly burning, as if an invisible membrane had been stretched to its limit and was about to burst at any moment.

"This is the moment! Break through to the Skin Refining Realm, and seize the opportunity!"

Su Bai's face was calm as water, but his eyes were sharp as an eagle's.

He took a deep breath of the crisp morning air, clearing his mind of all distractions, and focused intently.

He fully unleashed the increasingly powerful "Tiger and Leopard Strength" within his body, as if riding a surging torrent.

Time and again, it launched the most violent assault on that invisible barrier!

slam-la-

A faint, clear sound, like a stream rushing through pebbles, seemed to emanate from within my body.

next moment!

With a soft "poof" sound, it was as if some kind of constraint had been completely broken!

An indescribable feeling of exhilaration instantly swept through my entire body!

boom!

A powerful surge of heat erupted from the lower abdomen, then spread like a bursting river, surging and surging throughout the body and every inch of skin!

His bare upper body revealed a skin that visibly shone with a healthy, finely polished bronze luster.

The subcutaneous muscles were slightly bulging, the lines were becoming clearer, and it was full of explosive power.

The first realm of martial arts—the Skin Refining Realm—is complete!

The leather is like freshly made cowhide, extremely tough, and its resistance to impact is greatly increased.

His strength, speed, and reaction time have all experienced a qualitative leap, increasing several times over!

Su Bai clenched his fists, feeling the almost surging power between his fingers and palms, as if a single punch could kill a strong ox!

He couldn't help but let out a low shout and suddenly threw a punch forward into the air!

"Whoosh—smack!"

The force of the punch tore through the air, producing a crisp, explosive sound, and a small patch of dust on the ground in the courtyard was whipped up by the powerful wind.

With such strength, even if a dozen or so ordinary strong men wielding clubs rushed at him, they would probably have a hard time getting close!

Su Bai's chest heaved violently, and his eyes shone with an irrepressible gleam of excitement.

Having been in this world for over two months, I have experienced the initial fear, the hardship of finding a job, and the tedium of spiritual practice.

Finally, through his perseverance and hard work, he stepped into the true realm of martial arts!

After his excitement subsided slightly, Su Bai was surprised to find that it was already broad daylight.

I wasted too much time trying to achieve that breakthrough today!

He quickly washed himself, put on his worn-out constable's uniform, hurriedly locked the courtyard gate, and ran wildly towards the Zhenfu Division.

They hurried along, passing through streets and alleys, and finally arrived at the heavy and imposing black lacquered gate of the Zhenfu Division just before dawn.

He caught his breath, straightened his clothes, and strode inside.

However, as soon as Su Bai entered the training ground, his heart sank.

The crowd, which was usually somewhat loose at this time, was now lined up neatly and completely silent.

All the servants, whether official or temporary, stood still like wooden stakes.

All eyes turned to Su Bai, who had just barged in.

At the front of the drill ground, Officer Chen, who was in charge of today's roll call and instructions, stood there with a solemn expression, dressed in a dark blue official uniform.

His sharp gaze swept over Su Bai, his brows furrowing in displeasure, forming a deep "川" (river) shaped line.

"Chen the constable."

Su Bai's heart tightened, and he quickly stepped forward, clasped his hands, and bowed deeply, adopting an extremely humble posture.

"What's your name?"

Chen Cha Tou's voice wasn't loud, but it carried a courtroom-like pressure, and his gaze was like a hook fixed on Su Bai's face.

"Reporting to Officer Chen, my name is Su Bai."

Su Bai bowed his head in response.

After the initial panic subsided, feeling the surging power within him, far exceeding anything he had ever experienced, his heart quickly calmed down.

Having mastered the Skin Refining Realm, he is no longer the cautious and meticulous temporary servant Su Bai of yesterday!

Even a "taxi driver" position... given time, Su Bai might not hesitate to consider it.

Of course, for now, we still need to follow the rules on the surface, and we can't be without manners.

"Su Bai?" Chen Chatou hesitated for a moment, as if he had remembered something. "Is he Old Su's son?"

"Yes," Su Bai replied respectfully, still keeping his head down.

Chen Chatou nodded slightly.

Old Su was not his direct subordinate, but he knew him.

He was a dutiful and official constable. Last time, when they were suppressing that band of bandits, Old Su fought to the death and did his best for the Zhenfu Division. In a sense, he sacrificed himself for the public good.

As the son of a meritorious official, Chen Chatou was not an unreasonable, callous, or ungrateful person.

But rules are rules, and the necessary discipline must be maintained.

Why did this kid have to run into the line of fire?

He emphasized discipline every day, yet Su Bai still dared to be late.

"Alright," Chief Chen's expression softened slightly, but his tone remained stern. "Pay more attention to the rules in the future. You're new here, so you need to do your job well and get along well with your colleagues. Don't be late again next time. Go back to your unit."

"Yes! Thank you, officer!" Su Bai felt as if he had been granted a pardon and quickly jogged to the end of the temporary constables' line, standing with his hands at his sides.

Chen Chatou cleared his throat and began his daily sermon as usual.