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

Fenjiang County, Zhenfu Division.

The stone lions in front of the gate stand with their heads held high, their eyes piercing.

Two constables dressed in grey robes stood guard on either side of the gate.

He stepped up the steps, bowed, and explained the situation to the constable beside him.

The constable asked a few simple questions and then let them pass.

"Report to the household registration office. There are specialists at the training ground who will teach you the Tiger and Leopard Strength of our Zhenfu Division."

Out of consideration for his new colleague, the gatekeeper offered to give him directions.

Su Bai bowed in thanks and walked straight into the Zhenfu Division.

After passing through the main hall of the Zhenfu Division and arriving at the backyard, Su Bai walked along the bluestone path for a while before reaching the household office.

The minor official in charge of household affairs wrote down Su Bai's name and then asked him to point out the direction of the training ground.

Su Bai thanked him and turned to head towards the training ground.

Before long, they arrived at the training ground, where a scene of intense activity unfolded before their eyes.

On the high platform, a burly man dressed in a tight-fitting outfit was waving his fists, appearing exceptionally powerful.

Below the platform, dozens of people stood in formation, mimicking the movements of the burly man and performing the same boxing techniques with precision.

Su Bai did not approach rashly, but stood far to the side, his eyes fixed on the burly man's movements on the high platform.

After a long while, everyone in the training ground dispersed to practice their martial arts.

Su Bai then stepped forward, approached the burly man on the platform, and bowed respectfully, saying:

"Instructor, I'm here to learn martial arts."

The original owner's father had mentioned the various powerful figures in the Fenjiang County government. The instructor on the high platform was named Wu Jin, who was already a martial artist at the second level of martial arts, the Flesh Refining Realm, and was a rare master in Fenjiang County.

Although Su Bai had never practiced martial arts, he roughly knew the distinctions between different levels of martial arts.

When first embarking on the path of martial arts, the most important thing is to cultivate one's Qi and blood. Once the Qi and blood in the body are abundant, one can use them to refine the skin and membranes of the entire body, reaching the Skin Refining Realm.

Once this stage is achieved, ordinary people cannot harm the body even with blows from sticks. After the skin and membranes are fully refined, one can then attempt to reach the next level, which is called the Flesh Refining Realm.

As for what comes after the Flesh Refining Realm, Su Bai only knew it was called the Tendon Changing Realm, but he had no idea about the specifics.

"A new constable? Skinny arms and legs."

Wu Jin looked Su Bai up and down, frowned slightly, and continued:

"Practicing martial arts is not an easy task. It requires talent, resources, and a certain amount of luck. If you think you can't do it, you should go back and get married and live a good life."

"Please instruct me in martial arts!"

Su Bai's eyes were firm.

Hearing this, Wu Jin nodded, pulled a thin booklet from his pocket, and tossed it to him.

"This is the Tiger and Leopard Strength of the Zhenfu Division. You can only learn it here and cannot take it with you."

"If you want me to guide you on the key points, pay ten taels of silver and I will instruct you for three days."

Su Bai's lips twitched slightly, and he subconsciously touched his chest.

After deducting his daily expenses, he had only a little over three taels of silver left from the money he earned from selling fish this month.

"Thank you, Coach. I'd like to try it myself first."

Wu Jin nodded indifferently.

Many newly recruited constables always thought they would be unparalleled martial arts geniuses, but most of them wasted months and couldn't even grasp the basics of Tiger and Leopard Force.

Su Bai walked to a corner of the training ground and began to read the Tiger and Leopard Force martial arts manual.

This Tiger and Leopard Strength manual is an internal martial art, based on the Tiger and Leopard Stance Exercise, which enhances the strength of Qi and blood by refining the body's internal energy.

It also records how to mobilize qi and blood to nourish the body, as well as tips and precautions on how to refine muscles, bones, and skin.

However, this Tiger and Leopard Force manual does not contain any external training techniques, so it is likely that there are other external martial arts techniques within the Zhenfu Division.

After reading the preface, Su Bai began to peruse the contents.

After a long while, Su Bai raised his head, his eyes vacant.

The martial arts terminology in the Tiger and Leopard Force was obscure and difficult to understand. The stick figure-like diagrams on the paper, along with the key secrets in fragments, only made Su Bai feel dizzy.

Let alone two or three days, even if you gave him another month, he might not be able to figure it out.

Su Bai took a deep breath and decisively sank his consciousness into his sea of ​​consciousness, sacrificing the balance scales until they were empty on both sides.

With a thought, he set a target on the right-hand pan of the scales.

[Introduction to Tiger and Leopard Strength]

As the target was set, the tray suddenly lit up brightly, and a message appeared.

[Offerings: One ounce of three-year-old wild ginseng, five ounces of Cistanche deserticola]

Wild ginseng? Cistanche deserticola?

Su Bai seemed to be deep in thought. These medicinal herbs were sold at Changchuntang in Fenjiang County.

He didn't rush to leave, but pretended to wait for another half an hour before returning the Tiger and Leopard Strength manual to Instructor Wu Jin, and then took his leave.

Wu Jin watched Su Bai's departing figure, shook his head, and muttered to himself:

"This kid has been studying the Tiger and Leopard Strength manual for over an hour; there's no way he could have memorized everything. Trying to cheat and shirk responsibility like this, he thinks he can achieve anything in martial arts? Dream on!"

Wu Jin didn't think much of it. He had only met the kid by chance, so there was no need for him to give him any special advice.

Everyone has their own destiny. Using this title of "official" to drift through life is also a choice.

Su Bai walked out of the Zhenfu Division and headed straight for Changchun Hall.

Before long, he arrived at Changchun Hall. Before he even entered, a strong smell of medicinal herbs wafted through the air, almost making him sneeze.

Su Bai went to the front desk and asked:

"Shopkeeper, please bring me one ounce of three-year-old wild ginseng and five ounces of Cistanche deserticola."

The manager of Changchun Hall looked up at Su Bai, calculated the price, and said:

"Two taels of silver."

Without hesitation, Su Bai took out two taels of silver and handed them to the shopkeeper.

The shopkeeper took the money, turned around, and took out ginseng and cistanche from a locked drawer at the back. He placed them in front of Su Bai and reminded him:

"These are all tonics. Only use one-fifth of the medicine each time. Don't overdo it, or it will harm your health."

"Thank you for the reminder, shopkeeper."

Su Bai thanked him and turned to leave.

He hurried back to Swallow Lane, intending to complete the sacrifice at home.

After locking the gate tightly, Su Bai took out the medicinal herbs from his pocket.

Bringing it closer and taking a sniff, a medicinal fragrance wafts up.

Without further hesitation, Su Bai initiated the sacrificial scales.

[Introduction to Tiger and Leopard Strength]

[Offerings: One ounce of three-year-old wild ginseng, five ounces of Cistanche deserticola]

Su Bai had a thought,

Sacrifice!

[Offerings: One ounce of three-year-old wild ginseng, five ounces of Cistanche deserticola (completed)]

The medicinal herbs in his hand vanished into thin air as white light, and the golden scales in his mind immediately returned to balance.

Su Bai's vision went black as the golden light of the sacrificial peace reappeared, and streams of information flooded in. The key techniques of the Tiger Leopard Force, which he had not been able to comprehend before, suddenly surfaced in his memory one by one.

The Tiger and Leopard Strength: Beginner's Guide!

I understand!

Su Bai snapped out of his daze, overjoyed, and immediately began practicing the Tiger and Leopard Force martial arts routine.

As he assumed the Tiger and Leopard stance, his internal energy and blood began to surge, and his eight extraordinary meridians began to circulate rapidly.

In the darkness, the invisible true energy of heaven and earth seeped into his skin through his pores. Su Bai felt his whole body steaming with heat, and the true energy surged with his blood and qi, continuously tempering his physical body!

A powerful vitality surged forth, and even the level of life was constantly rising!

Su Bai felt a surge of emotions as he experienced all of this.

This is the way of martial arts!

The pinnacle of martial arts is the true saint among men!