Gou Zai Wudao Shi Lian Shen

Chapter 79 Born with Tiger Bones

The Wuhan University entrance exam is approaching.

Chixia County, a county town that was not very big to begin with, suddenly became lively.

Every day, horse-drawn carriages, donkey carts, traveling merchants, and young martial artists entered the city one after another.

Some of them, carrying bundles and covered in dust, were young men who had come from surrounding villages and towns to participate in the martial arts training.

Some people are just there to watch the spectacle; if they can witness a young genius achieve fame in martial arts, it will be something to brag about at the dinner table later.

The inns were full, the restaurants were packed, and even the street stalls selling sesame cakes were doing 30% better business than usual.

Juxianglou, a famous restaurant in Chixia County, has been bustling with people these past few days.

On this day, an exquisitely decorated carriage slowly came to a stop in front of Juxianglou.

The carriage is made of ebony, with small copper bells hanging at the four corners. The edges of the curtains are embroidered with dark gold cloud patterns. Although it is not ostentatious, it exudes an extraordinary aura.

As soon as the carriage stopped, it attracted the attention of many passersby.

Although there are wealthy families in Chixia County, such a magnificent carriage is a rare sight on ordinary days.

The carriage curtain was lifted, and a young girl peeked out from inside.

The girl was sixteen or seventeen years old, with bright eyes and fair skin. She wore a neat scarlet outfit with a thin belt around her waist and a light brocade robe over it.

Unlike the typical delicate young ladies from wealthy families, she had straight shoulders and a strong waist, especially her legs, which landed steadily and gracefully, light and agile.

He's obviously a trained fighter.

Behind her followed a maid, Qi Mengdie, about twenty years old, with delicate features, wearing a light blue outfit, strong arms, and a steady gait; she was no ordinary maid either.

After getting off the bus, the girl looked up at the street.

"Is this Chixia County?"

Tang Yuqi wrinkled her nose, glanced at the low shops on both sides of the street, and then looked at the somewhat tacky signboard of Juxianglou. Her tone was full of disdain.

She comes from the Tang family, a prominent clan in Qujiang City.

He grew up in luxury, living in a grand mansion with carved beams and painted rafters, and witnessing the bustling scene of Qujiang City where waterways and land routes converged and merchant ships crisscrossed the city.

The streets there are wide, the restaurants are tall, and at night the lights can illuminate half the river.

The Chixia County before us looks rustic and unsophisticated.

After entering Juxianglou, the two checked into a deluxe room on the top floor, which made Tang Yuqi somewhat more satisfied.

The room was spacious with windows facing the street. Although the furnishings were not as exquisite as those in the Tang family home, it was clean.

She walked to the window, opened it, and looked down at the entire Chixia County, feeling a sense of openness and expansiveness.

Qi Mengdie stood behind her and whispered, "Miss, the master instructed that the main purpose of this trip to Chixia County is to discuss the future Chichao Grand Gathering with County Lieutenant Zhou Lingfeng."

"Although the Red Tide Festival is still a few years away, the host family wants to make arrangements in advance."

"If we can finalize a cooperation agreement with the county magistrate, it will be much more convenient for the Tang family to operate in the Chixia Mountain area in the future."

Tang Yuqi looked out the window and replied softly, "I know."

As she spoke, her gaze swept across Chixia County and landed on the distant mountain range shrouded in the glow of the sunset.

Chixia Mountain.

Under the sunlight, the mountains rise and fall, yet always carry a sense of haziness.

Tang Yuqi's gaze slowly darkened.

"Father was injured by the Crimson Golden Wind and Thunder Eagle at the last grand event, and he hasn't recovered yet."

She tapped lightly on the windowsill with her fingertips, her voice carrying a hint of girlish capriciousness and a touch of gritted teeth.

"Once I catch it, I will break its wings and make it a ground bird."

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"Pulling carts day after day, working like oxen and horses."

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Qi Mengdie's eyelids twitched slightly upon hearing this, and then she carefully reminded her, "Miss, that Crimson Gold Wind and Thunder Eagle is extremely powerful."

"Our master said that you must not provoke him before you reach the Bone Forging Realm."

Tang Yuqi pouted: "I'm not going to catch it right now."

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She paused, then softly recited, "Bone Forging Realm—"

She is only now practicing the skin-level technique.

After the skin is trained, there is the process of opening the tendons. Only after opening the tendons can the bones be strengthened.

There is a long road in between.

However, she doesn't think she can't reach it.

They're just still young and need more time.

Thinking of this, Tang Yuqi suddenly asked, "Did Big Brother say that the Red Tide Gathering will be back?"

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"I haven't seen him for several years."

Qi Mengdie shook her head.

"Well, the young master hasn't written."

"He is currently serving in the army in Yunzhou Prefecture. The military has strict rules, so I'm afraid he may not be able to come back."

Tang Yuqi frowned slightly.

"Brother, really, you just leave like that."

"After going to Yunzhou Prefecture, I didn't come back for several years."

She turned around, leaned against the window, and said with some dissatisfaction, "I really don't understand why Father insists on sending my eldest brother to join the army in Yunzhou Prefecture."

Qi Mengdie smiled and explained softly, "Miss, the master's family wants to expand into Yunzhou Prefecture."

"Although Qujiang City is large, it is ultimately just a small corner of the land."

"Yunzhou Prefecture is the center of the entire Yunzhou."

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"If the eldest young master can make a name for himself in Yunzhou Prefecture, the Tang family will naturally rise to prominence in the future."

Tang Yuqi certainly understood this principle.

In fact, she also longed for Yunzhou Prefecture, which was a much wider world than Qujiang City.

However, every time she brought it up with her father, he would refuse outright, citing her young age.

Thinking of this, Tang Yuqi couldn't help but hum softly.

"Young, young."

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"I've already practiced skin techniques, and you still say I'm still young."

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"Do I have to train myself to the point of having an iron body before I'm allowed to go out?!"

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Qi Mengdie couldn't help but laugh and say, "Miss, the master is just worried about you."

Tang Yuqi turned around and looked out the window at the street again.

Several young martial artists were passing by Juxiang Tower. They were dressed in different clothes and looked very proud. They were obviously there for the martial arts exam.

She remembered the second reason her father had sent her to Chixia County: to pay attention to a boy with naturally tiger-like bones.

Those born with tiger bones possess a special physique; their bones are naturally hard and heavy, with bone patterns resembling tiger stripes. The muscles attached to them are extremely powerful, making them stronger and more explosive than ordinary people even before they have practiced martial arts. Their movements exude a sense of oppressive power, like that of a ferocious beast.

Such people possess martial arts potential far exceeding that of ordinary people. Especially upon reaching the Bone Forging Realm, after the tiger bones undergo a second tempering, their physique will be further elevated.

Heading towards the White Tiger Battle Bone, one encounters an astonishing fighting spirit, powerful bone strength, and an ever-growing ferocity in battle.

Heading towards the Golden Tiger Bone direction intensifies the killing intent, as the bones conceal malevolence, and each strike carries a sharp edge capable of tearing apart bones.

Regardless of which path one takes, once successful, they will be far stronger than ordinary Bone Forging Realm martial artists.

"Xiaodie, which martial arts school does the boy with the tiger-like bones that Father mentioned belong to?"

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Tang Yuqi's eyes lit up with interest, and she asked curiously.

Qi Mengdie thought for a moment and replied, "It seems to be a martial arts school called Weiyuan Hall."

"Miss, are you going now?"

Tang Yuqi shook her head. "No rush."

"Let's see how he performs in the martial arts exam."

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"If they perform well, I'll personally recruit them."

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Qi Mengdie nodded, "That's what the master instructed too."

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"People with this special physique are quite rare. Although it takes a lot of resources to cultivate them, once they achieve something, their combat power will far exceed expectations."

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However, martial arts training requires more than just physical strength; it also demands comprehension.

"Let's see if he's qualified to be a proper henchman for the Tang family."

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