From breaking the limits of archery to achieving martial arts godhood

The first snow of winter fell for a whole day and night.

Many families in Chenjia Village have already started burning firewood at home for warmth.

However, there was no movement at Chen Xun's home.

Inside the room, Chen Xun stood in a standing meditation posture, his face flushed.

Wisps of white smoke rose around him, enveloping him.

That was the heat emanating from Chen Xun's body, which condensed upon encountering the cold air outside.

Especially above Chen Xun's head, white smoke swirled.

Although Chen Xun is not yet immune to heat and cold, his resistance to cold has increased considerably.

After all, his entire body had been reinforced, making it as tough as cowhide, and the cold air could hardly penetrate it.

So, even though the temperature in his home was close to zero, he still didn't feel much cold.

After an unknown amount of time, the blush on Chen Xun's face faded, and his skin returned to its normal color.

"Finally, I've reached the peak of the Bullhide Realm."

A smile appeared on Chen Xun's face, then disappeared.

Chen Xun had anticipated this day, so he wasn't overly surprised, only feeling a faint sense of fulfillment.

This is a reward for his hard work in cultivation.

"Now that I've reached the peak of the Bullhide Realm, I need to begin the transformation of my Qi and Blood."

Chen Xun quickly set his cultivation goals for the next stage.

"To achieve a transformation of Qi and blood, one must master the Bull Demon Mighty Fist. Through this fist technique, one can continuously refine Qi and blood, allowing them to sublimate and transform."

Chen Xun had experienced the Bull Demon Mighty Fist firsthand when he was taught by Chen Hu, and found it extremely difficult.

Looking back now, it doesn't seem so difficult.

Although he still remembered most of the moves and the flow of qi and blood.

However, as the saying goes, a small difference can lead to a huge error, so Chen Xun did not practice on his own. Instead, he went out to seek guidance from Chen Hu.

Outside, the snow has stopped, and it's a sunny day.

It was just colder than the day it snowed.

A cold wind blew away the icicles that were about to melt under Chen Xun's eaves.

In Chen Xun's small courtyard, a layer of snow had accumulated, but Chen Xun had no intention of cleaning it up.

Leaving home, the outside world was covered in white snow, but it wasn't deserted.

Every household had someone out shoveling snow, and children were having snowball fights and building snowmen, creating a lively atmosphere.

As Chen Xun walked on the snow, a snowball suddenly came flying at him, but he caught it just before it hit him.

He looked in the direction from which the snowballs had come; a group of children were having a snowball fight.

This snowball was clearly an accidental hit.

Chen Xun shook his head, dropped the snowball in his hand, and continued forward.

People greeted him on the street, and he responded to each one.

He soon arrived at Chenjiabao and found Chen Hu's house.

He knocked on the door, and when it opened, it wasn't Chen Hu's face, but a rather beautiful woman.

"Who are you?"

Looking at Chen Xun's youthful face, the woman couldn't help but ask.

"I'm here to see Brother Tiger."

"Are you looking for Ah Hu? He went out for a while. Come in first, he should be back soon."

Chen Xun then entered the courtyard.

"Have some tea."

A short while later, the woman brewed Chen Xun a cup of hot tea.

"Thank you," Chen Xun said, then, without taking a sip of tea, asked curiously, "What's your relationship with Brother Tiger?"

"I am his woman."

The woman replied confidently.

"My name is Liu Wen, and I'm from Liujia Village."

Liu Wen introduced herself.

Chenjia Village, Liujia Village, and Lijia Village are relatively close to each other, and people from the same clan often intermarry.

The three villages each have a population of several thousand and are under the jurisdiction of Ping'an Town.

Above Ping'an Town lies Changfeng County, with a permanent population of over 100,000.

"Then can I call you Sister Wen?"

"Of course you can. I'm older than you, so it's appropriate for you to call me 'sister'."

Liu Wen smiled.

Chen Hu hadn't returned yet, and Chen Xun, bored while waiting, started chatting with Liu Wen.

"Sister Wen, I've been here a few times before, how come I've never seen you before?"

"Don't mention it," Liu Wen waved her hand. "Back then, Chen Hu and I had a fight, and in a fit of anger, I ran back to my parents' house."

"I just got back a few days ago."

"I see."

Chen Xun nodded knowingly.

He was also puzzled as to why Chen Hu, who looked to be in his early twenties, was still unmarried.

You should know that in this world, getting married at eighteen is considered late.

Chen Xun's aunt, Chen Yumo, also married Chen Wang when she was fifteen or sixteen years old.

Without asking about the content of their argument, Chen Xun and Liu Wen chatted about everyday things.

Upon hearing that Chen Xun had lost his father and uncle at such a young age, Liu Wen couldn't help but feel sorry for him.

"Xiao Xun, you've had it tough too."

The two chatted for about half an hour before Chen Hu finally returned.

"Chen Hu, why are you only just getting back? Do you know how long Xiao Xun has been waiting for you?"

As soon as Chen Hu returned, Liu Wen put her hands on her hips and roared like a shrew.

Chen Xun's face stiffened.

When we were chatting just now, he thought she was a gentle and caring older sister, but he never expected her to have this side to her.

"You old hag, how was I supposed to know Chen Xun was coming to see me today?"

"Are you deliberately trying to pick a fight?"

Chen Hu didn't tolerate it either; his expression was cold and his tone was sharp.

"Chen Hu, how dare you yell at me?"

Liu Wen stared wide-eyed at Chen Hu.

Seeing that the two were about to start arguing, Chen Xun quickly braced himself and tried to mediate.

He felt a pang of regret; he hadn't checked the calendar before leaving home, and now he'd run into this mess.

With Chen Xun, an outsider, present, the two ultimately did not start arguing.

Finally, Liu Wen angrily slammed the door and went back inside.

Chen Hu, on the other hand, had a gloomy face and a suffocating aura.

After a moment of silence, he exhaled a breath of stale air, looked at Chen Xun, and said, "I'm sorry you had to see this."

"This woman is becoming more and more outrageous."

Chen Xun could only pretend he hadn't heard and didn't say anything.

"By the way, Chen Xun, what brings you here today?"

Finally getting to the point, Chen Xun quickly said, "Brother Tiger, I've come to learn the Bull Demon Mighty Fist from you."

Upon hearing this, Chen Hu frowned and asked, "What level has your cultivation reached? Why did you suddenly decide to practice the Bull Demon Mighty Fist?"

"If your cultivation level doesn't meet my expectations, I won't let you waste your time and energy on it."

Seeing this, Chen Xun knew that if he didn't reveal some of his strength, Chen Hu probably wouldn't teach him the [Bull Demon Mighty Fist].

So he quickly replied, "Brother Tiger, I've finished strengthening my hands, and I've started strengthening my feet now."

"real?"

Upon hearing this, Chen Hu looked at Chen Xun with a questioning gaze.

It's only been a month, and you've already completed the strengthening of your hands?

It's important to know that most martial artists would need at least three months to complete this step.

He was faster, but it still took him more than two months.

Chen Xun did not answer, but walked to the stone lock in the corner of the yard and lifted the 300-pound stone lock in front of Chen Hu.

"That's absolutely right."

Chen Hu was startled, then came to Chen Xun's side and grabbed his arms.

"Indeed, it is as tough as cowhide."

"Very good, it seems you've been cultivating very diligently."

The anger that Chen Hu had felt from Liu Wen had dissipated considerably, and he smiled more often.

"Chen Xun, keep up your training, and maybe one day you will become a Bone Forging Realm martial artist."

Chen Hu encouraged him.

"Thank you, Brother Tiger."

"Can I learn the Bull Demon Mighty Fist now?"

"certainly."

Afterwards, Chen Xun followed Chen Hu and learned the [Bull Demon Mighty Fist] for half an hour.

Until a new mark appeared on the [Martial Arts Diligence Record]—

【Bull Demon Mighty Fist (Beginner 1%)】

Chen Xun then finished his studies, took his leave, and departed.

In the future, he will only need to practice again and again to master this boxing style to a high level.