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

Half an hour later, Gu Xin lay on his back, panting heavily.

He was covered in sweat and completely exhausted.

Even bending a finger is extremely difficult.

During the half-hour sparring session, Lin Kun showed no mercy, and Gu Xin endured a full half-hour of torment.

Both arms were red and swollen, and already bruised.

Even his cheeks were covered in blood.

That was from splattered nosebleeds.

The whole scene was utterly miserable.

Even so, Gu Xin's eyes remained bright and burning.

There was no sign of discouragement or frustration, or even shame or anger at the brutal treatment.

All they had was a strong yearning for martial arts and a strong desire to enter the realm of martial arts.

"What a madman!"

Lin Kun, having knocked Gu Xin down once again, looked at his opponent, who had repeatedly fought despite his defeats, with a change in his previously disdainful expression, now filled with apprehension.

He didn't know where this guy, who was only just learning martial arts, got the courage to confront him like this.

It was a completely reckless act, which he considered incredibly foolish.

Even insane!

"I don't want to play anymore!"

Shaking his slightly sore arms, Lin Kun turned and left.

Although he had been cultivating for three years and had laid a solid foundation.

However, it ultimately did not enter the country, and its vitality was not fully replenished.

One's strength is naturally limited.

After nearly half an hour of almost uninterrupted output, he had reached the point of exhaustion.

If Gu Xin gets up again and continues to pester him...

Lin Kun dared not think about such a scene.

"Senior Brother Lin..."

Just as Lin Kun was about to leave, Gu Xin called out to him again.

Lin Kun's scalp tingled, and his face turned pale.

"You still want to fight?"

Lin Kun turned around and looked at Gu Xin with a gloomy gaze that seemed to drip water.

At this moment, his arms were sore and his fingers were numb, making it impossible for him to clench his fists.

"Stop fighting! Stop fighting!"

Gu Xin chuckled: "I'm not up for it today."

"So what do you want to do?"

Lin Kun breathed a barely perceptible sigh of relief, and his gaze toward Gu Xin softened slightly.

"Of course, thank you for your guidance, Senior Brother Lin!"

Gu Xin caught his breath, struggled to sit up, and looked at Lin Kun with a smile.

"So verbose!"

Lin Kun glared at Gu Xin with annoyance, then turned and left without stopping.

He was unwilling to admit that he was already somewhat afraid of Gu Xin.

He's clearly the one stomping the noobs!

Lin Kun rushed out of the side courtyard as if fleeing and returned to the front courtyard.

The martial arts students had just finished their practice.

"Master, please let someone else teach that guy!"

Lin Kun approached Yang Wei and made a request.

"What's wrong?"

Yang Wei was puzzled; his arrangement for Lin Kun to mentor Gu Xin was not arbitrary.

Although Lin Kun has only been a student at the academy for three years, he has good aptitude and his foundation in stance training is almost solid.

They are more than capable of providing initial instruction upon entering the institution.

Furthermore, Lin Kun has good aptitude, so spending half an hour each day will not hinder his cultivation progress.

"He's a madman!"

Lin Kun snorted irritably; he would never admit that he was afraid of Gu Xin.

madman?

Yang Wei was surprised. How could he be so crazy?

Just as I was wondering, I suddenly heard a series of gasps and gasps.

Yang Wei looked in the direction of the sound and saw that all the apprentices in the courtyard turned their heads and looked at the entrance of the side courtyard in unison.

Gu Xin, his face covered in blood and his mouth bruised, walked out of the side courtyard leaning on a carrying pole.

What's going on?

Yang Wei frowned and looked at Lin Kun. "How did you teach him? How did you manage to beat him up like this?"

I asked you to mentor newcomers, and you've gotten me into a murder case?

"Master, he brought this on himself!"

Seeing the questioning look in Yang Wei's eyes, Lin Kun quickly explained what had happened.

After understanding the reason, Yang Wei suddenly realized why Lin Kun didn't want to continue mentoring Gu Xin.

Gu Xin's way of pursuing education is indeed difficult for people.

Upon learning of Gu Xin's method of pursuing education, Yang Wei felt helpless but not at all surprised.

This perfectly matches Gu Xin's fierce and decisive nature.

"Master..."

Gu Xin walked up to Yang Wei, still maintaining his politeness.

"Martial arts are not about fighting and brawling; they cannot be learned simply by practicing techniques."

Yang Wei looked at Gu Xin with annoyance and said, "True martial arts is about strengthening your blood and refining your qi, solidifying your muscles, bones and skin, in order to reach the divine."

That's indeed how it is in normal martial arts.

But, something's wrong with me...

Gu Xin smiled bitterly to himself. His golden finger made him different from ordinary people, and he couldn't be treated with common sense.

"I have remembered Master's teachings."

Although Yang Wei's reasoning didn't apply to him, Gu Xin didn't refute it.

He was indeed a bit reckless and too hasty tonight.

We should first find some apprentices who haven't been practicing martial arts for long to help them adapt gradually.

Lin Kun's current level is undoubtedly too high for him.

He was taller than Cao Bao.

If he can defeat Lin Kun, will he still need to avoid Cao Bao?

But he couldn't help it; it was his first time experiencing martial arts, and knowing there was no danger to his life, he couldn't resist the excitement to give it a try.

"You'd better really remember this."

Yang Wei glanced at Gu Xin, then turned to Zhou Tai beside him and said, "Get him a box of liniment."

"yes!"

Zhou Tai responded and left.

"Class is over for today, everyone can leave!"

Yang Wei waved his hand, dispersing the apprentices who were watching.

The apprentice, whose home was not far from the martial arts school, left the school with a sigh of relief.

The apprentices whose homes were a little far from the martial arts school called on their friends and went together to the side courtyard behind the school.

Lin Kun glanced at Gu Xin with lingering fear, then turned and quickly left the martial arts school to go home.

The crowd quickly dispersed, and Zhou Tai brought out a box of ointment the size of a quail egg and handed it to Gu Xin.

"Go back and apply it to the wound; the swelling and pain will subside tomorrow."

Zhou Tai reminded him, "Learning martial arts is a gradual process, not something that can be achieved overnight. Although Master's attitude is a bit strict, he is still very responsible for us."

This was because he was afraid that the curator would not understand the curator's good intentions.

Gu Xin nodded his thanks: "Don't worry, Senior Brother Zhou, I can tell right from wrong!"

Zhou Tai didn't say anything more and turned to follow Yang Wei to the inner courtyard.

He is an inner disciple, truly accepted into Yang Wei's fold, and is destined to inherit Yang Wei's mantle in the future.

Therefore, when there was nothing to do at home, he would eat and live with Yang Wei.

Watching Zhou Tai's figure disappear around the corner of the courtyard wall, Gu Xin carefully placed the liniment close to his body before turning and leaving the martial arts school.

Night had already fallen, and the streets were nearly deserted.

After leaving the martial arts school, Gu Xin determined the direction and headed towards Li Jinyu's house.

Ping'anfang is a neighborhood in Qingyuan County where poor people live.

Li Jinyu and Zhao Baoyin's house is located in this neighborhood.

He has successfully become an apprentice at the academy, and this good news should naturally be shared with Li Jinyu and Zhao Baoyin.

The two of them did invest, after all.

The most basic right to know should be enjoyed.

As a close friend, Gu Xin was naturally very familiar with Li Jinyu's home.

When we arrived at Li Jinyu's home, the whole family was resting in the fenced yard.

In the courtyard of Li Jinyu's house, Zhao Baoyin recounted to Li Jinyu the journey they had taken into the mountains that day.

Their two houses are separated by only one wall, making them true neighbors.

"Brother Jin Yu, Bao Yin!"

Upon arriving at the fenced yard, Gu Xin immediately spotted Li Jinyu, who was listening patiently, and Zhao Baoyin, who was talking incessantly.

"Ah Xin?"

Upon hearing Gu Xin's greeting, Li Jinyu and Zhao Baoyin were both taken aback. After realizing what was happening, they excitedly rushed out of the courtyard.

"Why are you here?"

"Ah Xin, how's it going? Did you go to the martial arts school to become an apprentice?"

The two looked at Gu Xin with expectant expressions.

"I have come tonight specifically to tell you good news."

Seeing the surprised and uncertain looks on his two friends' faces, Gu Xin didn't keep them in suspense and said directly with a smile, "I have already entered Zhenwei Martial Arts School and become a disciple of Master Yang Wei."

"Really?"

"Ah Xin, you're not lying to us, are you?"

Li Jinyu and Zhao Baoyin exchanged a glance, both seeing the surprise in each other's eyes.

Has it finally come true?

Will they be able to have martial artists backing them up in the future?

"How could I possibly lie to you about something this important?"

Gu Xin smiled.

"Yay!"

"Xin, you're amazing!"

Both Zhao Baoyin and Li Jinyu praised him, and the former even gave Gu Xin a bear hug without any hesitation.

Touching Gu Xin's swollen arm caused him to wince in pain.

However, out of consideration for his friend's excitement, Gu Xin held back and did not make a sound.

He knew that if he revealed his injury, the two of them would inevitably worry and nag.