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

Even in the dead of night, the newly purchased two-courtyard mansion was still brightly lit.

A group of people worked through the night and finally cleaned the yard.

Gu Xin, Li Jinyu, and Zhao Baoyin's families gathered in the courtyard, stretching and yawning.

"Finally finished cleaning up, I'm exhausted."

Li Rengui rubbed his back and sighed, "This big courtyard isn't so easy to live in. Cleaning and sweeping it every day is a huge undertaking."

No sooner had she finished speaking than Zhang Fang nudged him in the waist with her elbow, saying disdainfully, "You owe your life to Ah Xin, otherwise you wouldn't have the chance to live in this big house. You should be grateful; you complain about tidying up the house."

"Yes, yes, that makes sense."

Li Rengui realized what was happening and quickly chuckled awkwardly, "If it weren't for Ah Xin, we might not have had this opportunity in this life, or even the next."

When this matter was mentioned, everyone looked at Gu Xin with undisguised gratitude.

"Uncle Rengui, Aunt Fang, please stop teasing me! I am where I am today thanks to Brother Jinyu and Baoyin."

Gu Xin waved his hand and smiled: "So, the most fundamental reason why you have the opportunity to stay here is because of Brother Jin Yu and Bao Yin."

As soon as he finished speaking, Gu Xin glanced at the sky, reached into his pocket, pulled out a money pouch, and handed it to Zhang Fang.

"Aunt Fang, there are still thirty taels of silver in here. Please keep it for now. Tomorrow, please go with Aunt Su Fen to buy some daily necessities."

Gu Xin instructed, "I'll be quite busy these next few days and probably won't have much time to look after you. You should explore the inner city and get familiar with the surroundings."

"In a few days, when I have some free time, I'll figure out a way to make a living. Then, we can all work together and settle down peacefully in the inner city."

Holding the money bag, Zhang Fang felt its weight and couldn't help but feel uneasy: "Ah Xin, this is too much!"

Thirty taels of silver! She had lived for over forty years and had never seen so much.

"This isn't much money, but we have so many things to buy for our household. Auntie, don't be stingy, use it freely. We can earn more later."

Gu Xin smiled with relief, then took out a money pouch and handed it to Li Jinyu, instructing, "Brother Jinyu, keep this money. Go to the blacksmith shop tomorrow to redeem yourself."

"It might not be safe outside the city during this time. If there's nothing else, let's stay in the inner city as much as possible. Tomorrow, go and bring your sister-in-law and her family in, and help your uncles and aunts get familiar with the surroundings."

Feeling the weight in his hand, Li Jinyu was slightly taken aback, and his eyes trembled almost imperceptibly.

"Ah Xin..."

Her eyes welled up with tears as she looked at Gu Xin.

"Hey, we brothers don't stand on ceremony. You said it yourself!"

Gu Xin smiled and patted Li Jinyu on the shoulder, silencing the latter's words of thanks.

"good!"

Li Jinyu gripped the money pouch tightly and nodded in agreement.

Having arranged everything, Gu Xin didn't ramble on and told everyone to go and rest.

The group nodded to each other and then dispersed.

Everyone tacitly agreed to leave the main house empty for Gu Xin.

The group gradually moved into the side rooms and annex rooms.

Gu Xin noticed this scene and felt very relieved.

We should care about each other, respect each other, and help each other.

This is what family is all about.

Gu Xin did not refuse and went inside to sleep.

The next day, as dawn broke, Gu Xin got up early to prepare to return to the martial arts school.

Upon entering the front yard, I discovered that the kitchen was brightly lit, indicating that something was already going on.

Gu Xin went to check and found that his two aunts, Zhang Fang and Liu Sufeng, had already prepared breakfast.

A pot of vegetable porridge and several plates of vegetarian dishes.

"Ah Xin's awake? Come wash up and eat."

Zhang Fang spotted Gu Xin and quickly greeted him.

"You guys got up so early?"

Gu Xin was surprised; it was probably around six o'clock in the morning.

It takes at least an hour to cook porridge, and at least half an hour to prepare several dishes.

There's not a single grain of food or vegetable left at home, so we have to go out and buy some.

This means that the two aunts got up at least at three o'clock in the morning.

"It's not early, and since I can't sleep anyway, I might as well get up."

Zhang Fang chuckled casually, "Ah Xin, hurry up and eat! You'll have the energy to practice martial arts if you eat your fill."

"good!"

Feeling Zhang Fang's concern, Gu Xin was not in a hurry to leave.

After washing up and having breakfast, I set off for the martial arts school.

Gu Xin rented a carriage and took him to the martial arts school.

Although the inner and outer cities appear to be separated by a river, they are not as far apart as one might think.

However, the city is vast, and it takes at least an hour to walk from the inner city to the outer city.

With the Zhou family martial arts school about to challenge another school, he needed to hurry back.

On his way back to the martial arts school, Gu Xin didn't rest either, further improving his own strength.

The Zhou family martial arts school's visitors are not friendly, and the third senior brother, Zhou Tai, is alone and may not be able to handle them.

If given the opportunity, he would still very much like to help out.

Before that, one must thoroughly solidify one's martial arts foundation as much as possible.

Gu Xin gently patted his chest, and an attribute panel appeared before his eyes.

[Cultivation Level: Not Yet Entered the Realm]

[Techniques: Horse Stance Technique (Peak Level), Rock Stance Technique (Slightly Accomplished) - Can be deduced]

[Techniques: Thunderous Mountain-Crushing Force (Peak of Mastery), Galloping Horse Saber (Peak of Mastery), Galloping Horse (Peak of Mastery)...]

Cultivation experience: 57 years

I haven't even had a chance to use the cultivation experience I accumulated when I caused trouble for the Green Forest Gang.

Let's give it a try and see if stance training can be integrated.

"Deducing the Rock-Solid Stance Technique."

You are already familiar with the mysteries of the Rock Stance Technique, but...

[Rock Stance Training: Mastery]

Cultivation experience: 54 years

"continue!"

After years of arduous practice, you have gained a profound understanding of the Rock Stance Exercise...

Finally, after ten years of hard work, your efforts moved Heaven, and you gained a new understanding of the Rock-Stabilizing Stance Exercise.

[Rock-Solid Stance Training: Reaching the Pinnacle]

Cultivation experience: 44 years

As Gu Xin reached the pinnacle of his rock-stance training, he felt significant changes in his body.

The body's Qi and blood become more robust, and the skin and bones seem to be stronger, like solid rock.

Practicing another standing meditation exercise also provides an additional boost to Qi and blood.

However, the improvement was not as significant as it was initially.

Gu Xin let out a breath, without thinking too much, and turned to look at his attribute panel.

As expected, as the Rock Stance Technique reached its peak, the words "[Can be integrated]" appeared after both stance techniques.

What are you waiting for?

"Merge!"

The attribute panel shimmered, and the text disappeared in the haze.

A moment later, the blur faded, and new writing appeared on the panel.

[Cultivation Level: Not Yet Entered the Realm]

[Technique: Youyue Zhuang Gong (Introductory Level) - Can be deduced]

[Techniques: Thunderous Mountain-Crushing Force (Peak of Mastery), Galloping Horse Saber (Peak of Mastery), Galloping Horse (Peak of Mastery)...]

Cultivation experience: 44 years

【Youyue Stance Training: Intermediate White-Grade Stance Training, a legendary introductory work】