After the family split up, I achieved martial arts sainthood.

With Zhou Tai's introduction, Gu Xin quickly learned a great deal about the path of martial arts.

Not only does it possess a strict hierarchy of martial arts cultivation, but it also has martial arts techniques and skills.

The techniques and skills are divided into white, green, blue, purple, and the legendary gold grade, from low to high.

Each grade is further divided into three levels: low, medium, and high.

The higher the grade of the cultivation technique, the faster the cultivation speed.

The higher the grade of the technique, the stronger the amplification effect.

In addition, there are strict levels of proficiency in techniques and skills.

It consists of four stages: initial understanding, some progress, mastery, and ultimate achievement.

The further you progress in the stages, the higher your proficiency becomes, and the stronger your performance will be.

However, Gu Xin had already deduced this level division.

From Zhou Tai's introduction, Gu Xin also learned that Yang Wei, the head of the martial arts school, was one of the few Qi-Creating Realm masters in Qingyuan County.

No wonder he was qualified to open a school and take on students in Qingyuan County.

"Junior brother, you joined the martial arts school through part-time work, so you are not yet considered a formal disciple. Therefore, you cannot receive the training clothes for martial arts disciples."

After showing Gu Xin around the martial arts school and explaining the rules, Zhou Tai said with a shy smile, "Besides, it's almost noon, and the school needs to start preparing lunch..."

Gu Xinyan realized what was happening and immediately smiled, "Senior brother, there's no need. I don't need training clothes; I can bring my own. As for lunch, I'll go and prepare it right away."

There's no way around it; if you're going to work and study, you have to act like one.

Gu Xin hurriedly went to the kitchen and began preparing lunch with the chefs hired by the martial arts school.

After the midday meal was prepared, Yang Wei was generous and allowed Gu Xin to eat with the apprentices.

After lunch, Gu Xin began sweeping, washing clothes, chopping wood, and doing odd jobs at the martial arts school.

After a busy day, it was already evening.

Then I went to the kitchen to help prepare dinner.

By the time all the chores were finished, night had fallen.

Exhausted both physically and mentally, Gu Xin's face showed signs of weariness.

"Lin Kun, starting today, you will set aside half an hour to instruct Gu Xin."

At this moment, Yang Wei suddenly spoke up, beckoning an apprentice in the queue to step forward.

Upon hearing Yang Wei's voice, Gu Xin's expression changed, and his previous fatigue vanished, replaced by a radiant and energetic demeanor.

Can I finally start learning martial arts?

Gu Xin's eyes brightened, and he quickly looked towards the queue.

A thirteen or fourteen-year-old apprentice, thin and with bright eyes, stepped out.

[Cultivation Level: Not Yet Entered the Realm]

[Skill: Horse Stance Exercise (Slightly Accomplished)]

[Techniques: Galloping Horse Fist (some progress), Galloping Horse Saber (some progress), Galloping Horse (some progress)]

Cultivation experience: 3 years

[Can be picked up after defeating the target]

Gu Xin also saw the familiar fish-bubble-shaped panel information on this apprentice named Lin Kun.

His strength was actually greater than Cao Bao's.

"Follow me!"

Lin Kun, with an indifferent expression, gestured and walked towards the side courtyard of the martial arts school.

The junior brother doesn't seem very happy...

Gu Xin smiled helplessly, but didn't seem to care.

Anyone whose cultivation time is wasted on instructing others would likely feel resentful.

"I'll only demonstrate once. Whether you can learn it or not depends on your own ability."

Upon arriving at the side courtyard, Lin Kun gave a curt greeting and began to practice his horse-riding stance.

Standing meditation, as the name suggests, is a practice method that primarily involves standing in a standing posture.

These types of techniques are practiced in the Qi-creating stage.

By practicing standing meditation in different postures, you can promote rapid blood flow in your body, thereby strengthening all parts of your body.

Its principle is the same as that of exercises such as push-ups.

The "Walking Horse Stance" was learned by Yang Wei when he joined the army. Its stance resembles a walking horse.

Gu Xin's eyes were fixed intently as he carefully observed.

After Lin Kun finished his demonstration, Gu Xin memorized all the postures and movements.

After practicing it once, he hurriedly patted his chest and checked his attribute panel.

[Cultivation Level: Not Yet Entered the Realm]

[Technique: Not yet learned]

[Techniques: Slingshot (Masterful), Archery (Slightly Proficient), Trapping (Slightly Proficient), Stone Throwing (Slightly Proficient), Cooking (Peak), Fishing (Slightly Proficient), Herbal Medicine (Masterful), Woodworking (Beginner), Gambling (Slightly Proficient), Bone Setting (Beginner), Massage (Masterful), Magic Tricks (Slightly Proficient)...]

Cultivation experience: 0 years

There's absolutely no change?

Gu Xin was taken aback. It seemed that his ability to learn on his own initiative could not trigger the effect of the cheat code.

"Practice on your own!"

Lin Kun ignored Gu Xin's astonished expression and left after finishing his practice.

He didn't want to waste his precious cultivation time on someone he had no connection with.

If this person were a formal disciple, that would be fine.

Helping each other out of necessity.

pity!

They are not even formal disciples.

Work-study program?

What a silver tongue! Even a lowly servant can speak with such elegance and refinement.

Are you leaving already?

I haven't learned it yet!

Gu Xin frowned. His cheat ability could only be activated by defeating others and by winning.

If that's the case, then why bother learning it?

"Senior Brother Lin, wait a minute!"

Gu Xin spoke up, calling out to Lin Kun who had turned around.

"what?"

Lin Kun stopped and turned back impatiently.

"I want to spar with you!"

Gu Xin stated his thoughts directly.

"Want to spar with me?"

Lin Kun was taken aback, his brows furrowing slightly: "You haven't learned anything, yet you dare to spar with me? Are you trying to bully me because I'm young?"

"Brother Lin, please don't misunderstand. I just feel that no learning method is as effective as practice."

Gu Xin waved his hand and smiled: "Learning in real-world situations makes it easier to remember what you've learned."

"Oh!"

Lin Kun immediately sneered, looking at Gu Xin as if he were a fool.

Although he thought Gu Xin's words made some sense.

However, a newcomer with no martial arts background directly sparred with a veteran who had been practicing martial arts for several years.

Are you sure this isn't just self-inflicted torture?

Although his martial arts foundation wasn't particularly solid, he was more than capable of beating an ordinary person.

Let alone Gu Xin, even a strong, adult farmer couldn't withstand a single punch from him.

"Fine! You want it to be memorable? I'll make it memorable!"

Lin Kun did not refuse Gu Xin's request.

Amidst the long, tedious training sessions, being able to torment newbies can be a source of enjoyment.

"Whoosh!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Lin Kun suddenly started moving and rushed towards Gu Xin.

Their steps were orderly, steady, and powerful.

His movements were swift and fierce, like a galloping horse crashing into Gu Xin.

Lin Kun has clearly gained a certain level of understanding of the Zouma Zhuang Gong (a type of martial art), and he can already demonstrate the power of this stance when he puts it into practice.

Gu Xin was prepared and braced himself to deal with the situation.

But when he made his move, he found that his reaction was still no match for Lin Kun's.

"Bang!"

In the end, Gu Xin only had time to bring his arms together to block Lin Kun's punch.

The instant their fists clashed, Gu Xin felt a tremendous force surge into his arms, causing both arms to go numb.

The force surged, and the arms that were blocking in front of him could not maintain their momentum and crashed into Gu Xin's face.

The impact caused Gu Xin's nose to bleed profusely, his head to spin, and his steps to falter.

hiss!

The pain assaulted his nerves, and Gu Xin instinctively gasped for breath.

Is this the way of martial arts?

Is this the power gained from martial arts training?

How could a thirteen-year-old boy, who had not even entered the country yet and had only achieved a slight level of proficiency in stance training, possibly beat him senseless?

After shaking his head to steady his dizziness, Gu Xin felt neither discouraged nor ashamed of his failure.

Instead, his eyes burned with fervor, his blood boiled, and his fighting spirit soared even higher.

Learning martial arts is indeed the right way out.