I'll write a manual called the Sunflower Manual, and the entire martial arts world will turn in

"I have some things to attend to. You go practice your skills in the front yard first, and I'll take you to the River and Lake Management Office for your temporary post early tomorrow morning." Li Shengnan exchanged a few pleasantries and then left.

Watching Li Shengnan's departing figure, Lin Chongcai finally came to his senses.

"Wow, you're amazing, bro. I'm only now truly realizing that once a person has value, all sorts of forces will vie to win them over. That's the prestige and status a man should have. Before, I was so engrossed in women, I was just a frog in a well."

Xie An shrugged. "With your talent and family background, breaking through a second time shouldn't be difficult. You just need to regain your confidence, and training your skin will be just a matter of time."

"Don't worry, I'll rest for two days and then start training my skin again. I'll never mess with women again. This thing is really not that interesting." Lin Chong solemnly promised, even raising his hand to swear to the heavens.

Xie An was speechless: What's the use of swearing an oath to heaven?

If you don't swear to God, I might believe you to some extent, but once you swear... it makes you seem guilty.

Zhan Ping is currently in seclusion, attempting to break through to the Bloodflow Realm. Liao Yong is currently in charge of teaching the apprentices in the front courtyard. Lin Chong has taken two days off due to his injury.

After seeing Lin Chong off, Xie An went to a corner of the front yard alone to practice the second move of Bajiquan, Subduing Dragon.

Xie An usually practiced his skills alone in a corner, and the apprentices around him would ignore him.

Things are different now.

He had only practiced for a short while when more than a dozen apprentices came up to congratulate him, trying to befriend him, their words revealing a hint of flattery and ingratiation.

They called him "senior brother" in a sickeningly sweet way.

Xie An didn't put on any airs; he just smiled and nodded, which was considered a greeting.

After the commotion subsided, Xie An finally found some peace and quiet and diligently practiced the Dragon Subduing Form for over an hour.

Although Xie An was sweating profusely, he did not feel tired; on the contrary, he felt very energetic.

Having failed to master the Skin Gate technique before, it's extremely difficult to advance to the Dragon Subduing Style beyond one's level. There are always aspects that I can't understand, and even areas where my knowledge is insufficient, making practice incredibly strenuous, especially since my hands, feet, and power generation can't keep up.

Now that he has broken through the skin membrane realm, cultivating the Dragon Subduing Style feels like a natural progression.

Apart from the slow progress, everything else is fine.

As the sun sets, its afterglow spills into the courtyard.

Many apprentices bid farewell to their instructor, Liao Yong, and went home. Only a few apprentices remained practicing in the vast training ground, including Ma Tie and Wei Dian.

These two weren't usually that diligent, but perhaps they were provoked by Xie An today.

Wei Dian, in particular, was almost insane.

Hmm.

Liao Yong glanced at the apprentices who were mocking him, shook his head helplessly, as if recalling his own early days as a beginner.

Liao Yong's gaze then fell on Xie An, who was practicing martial arts in the corner, and his brows furrowed.

"It's all thanks to Senior Brother Zhanping's discerning eye. He actually managed to dig up such a gem among the laborers in the backyard. No wonder the Master put Zhanping in charge of teaching in the front yard..."

Liao Yong then took out a small cloth bag from his pocket, inside which was a blue pill.

He held it in his hand, weighed it, and then a look of pain, as if his flesh had been torn apart, appeared on his face. "Senior Brother Zhanping treats Xie An differently from the other apprentices. I might as well try to make a good connection with him. Although I am also very short of Qi and Blood Powder right now, I can only reluctantly part with it."

With this in mind, Liao Yong no longer hesitated and strode up to Xie An. "Junior Brother Xie An, why aren't you home yet?"

Xie An finished his practice and cupped his hands in greeting: "Senior Brother Liao, I have just successfully completed my skin training and feel that my foundation is not yet stable. So I practiced a little more to avoid disappointing Senior Brother Zhan and Senior Brother Liao's guidance."

"Haha, you're such a smooth talker." Liao Yong laughed heartily, and suddenly felt less heartbroken about giving up a Qi and Blood Powder.

Snapped.

Liao Yong patted Xie An on the shoulder, "I saw you beat up Wu Wei just now. Your foundation is solid, your fist technique is powerful and fierce, and you have deeply grasped the essence of Bajiquan's support hammer. It is quite remarkable that you have such power after just breaking through the barrier. It shows that you have been working very hard."

After saying that, Liao Yong took out a cloth bag and handed it to Xie An, saying, "This is a small token of my appreciation. Take this Qi and Blood Powder. It will help you solidify your foundation and make faster progress in your martial arts."

Xie An was overjoyed; he had never experienced the effects of Qi and Blood Powder before.

Previously, I could only watch others take it and feel envious.

However, he feigned a sincere refusal, saying, "This Qi and Blood Powder is not cheap; it's far too precious. Junior Brother, you absolutely cannot accept it."

Liao Yong narrowed his eyes, feeling increasingly satisfied.

If Xie An had accepted it directly, he would have felt a pang of regret.

This attitude actually made Liao Yong feel much better.

"Just take it. Your senior brother doesn't need these little bits and pieces. Although I'm only temporarily taking over teaching duties from Senior Brother Zhanping, I'm still your substitute instructor. You've performed so well; if your senior brother doesn't show some appreciation, it would seem like he's stingy. If word gets out, where will he put his face?"

"In that case, I shall respectfully accept your offer." Xie An then took the cloth bag. He touched it and found a round pill about the size of his index finger inside, and a faint, pleasant fragrance was released from it.

It truly lives up to its reputation as a precious medicine costing two taels of silver per dose.

Two taels of silver is enough to cover the expenses of an ordinary family of three for two or three months. Ordinary apprentices cannot afford such precious medicine.

Liao Yong nodded slightly: "Have you taken Qi and Blood Powder before?"

"Never."

"Then eat it now, and I'll stay here to support you. If you experience any symptoms of uncontrolled qi and blood, I can help you regulate your qi and blood and clear your meridians. That way, nothing bad will happen." Liao Yong showed the respect and care of an instructor for his apprentice.

In fact, taking Qi Xue San (a traditional Chinese medicine formula) is unlikely to cause symptoms of loss of control.

Liao Yong's actions were simply to show his respect and concern, hoping to cultivate good relationships. It was also meant to impress Zhan Ping.

"Thank you, Senior Brother Liao."

Xie An didn't hesitate and swallowed the pill in one gulp.

As the pill slid into my stomach, a surge of intense heat quickly arose, spreading from my stomach to every part of my body, turning my skin red and covered in fine beads of sweat.

Liao Yong then said, "Practice Bajiquan again. It will help disperse your qi and blood, and accelerate the absorption of the medicine. It will be very beneficial to you."

Xie An nodded in agreement and then began to practice.

From the very first move, he exuded a powerful and imposing aura, leaving Liao Yong, who was standing to the side, completely stunned.

Wow, it's rare to see someone who's mastered the hammer so well in less than a month. Their future potential is probably incredible.

As Xie An continued practicing, the medicinal effects were continuously absorbed, his blood and qi surged throughout his body, and his hands and feet became increasingly agile and powerful. Parts that he couldn't break through in the Dragon Subduing Form before were now beginning to break through, and his progress was rapid.

The panel also showed that Xie An's Dragon Subduing Technique was continuously improving.

【Bajiquan Subduing Dragon: 9/100】

【Bajiquan Subduing Dragon: 10/100】

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