I relied on leveling up to achieve a comeback.

Qin Feixue, Strength Realm, Strength 52, Stamina 52, Agility 53, Spirit 21

Technique: Azure Crane Strength (Beginner), Characteristics: Strength +25, Speed ​​+26 during execution

Flying Crane Sword Technique (Minor Mastery), Special Feature: Strength +30, Speed ​​+30 during execution.

[Power Realm Trait: Attack and Defense +20]

In Xu Hao's eyes, this woman named Qin Feixue was not only better than the male disciple Sun Lianshan in terms of attributes, but also had an extra sword technique, and the attribute increase from running it was comparable to a level four breakthrough.

"Is this the difference between the Strength Realm and the Body Tempering Realm?"

Xu Hao was horrified.

In Qinghe County, achieving the fourth level of body tempering is considered an invincible feat.

Take Chen Changhe for example. His strength, stamina, and agility are all around thirty, and his Tiger Fist technique is enough to rank him among the top in Qinghe County.

However, when a female disciple uses her swordsmanship, the number of people added to her skill is equivalent to that of Chen Changhe.

Previously, when Chen Changhe said that the Jinli Realm was an invincible existence, Xu Hao didn't take it seriously.

Now it seems like a complete crushing defeat!

It's important to understand that every attribute point gained represents a multiplier or exponential increase.

Xu Hao originally thought that his attribute of 62 was enough to fight against those in the Strength Realm, but now it seems that he was too optimistic.

"However, there is a gap, but once I advance to the fourth level of breakthrough, coupled with the boost from the Fierce Tiger Fist, I will be able to match, or even surpass, it in some attributes!"

Xu Hao was surprised for a moment, but quickly regained his composure.

His current attribute is 62. If we add the 18 boost from the Fierce Tiger Fist, his attribute will reach a terrifying 80.

This attribute is almost identical to that of Sun Lianshan, a male disciple of the Five Animals Sect's outer sect, and even slightly surpasses it, while only a point or two away from that of the female disciple Qin Feixue.

This is before he advanced to the fourth level of Body Tempering.

If he can overcome the limitations of his mind, once he breaks through to the fourth level of Body Tempering, his attributes will reverse, completely overwhelming the outer disciples of the Five Animals Sect.

Upon seeing this, Xu Hao immediately felt relieved.

Although there are some differences in other characteristics, the differences are not significant.

He had been worried about attacks from the Longevity Cult, but now he felt that the Longevity Cult was nothing special, and if it operated well, he might even have a chance to hunt down a cultivator at the Strength Realm!

A fourth-level martial artist gains 5,000 experience points. If they can kill a Qi Realm expert, their level will increase by several levels!

On the high platform, Qin Feixue, who was enjoying the awe-inspiring gazes around her, seemed to sense something and turned her head to look, just in time to see Xu Hao staring straight at her.

Qin Feixue immediately showed a hint of curiosity.

Others looked at her with admiration or awe, but ultimately, there was a sense of inferiority.

But the person before me was so peaceful, as if we were peers.

"Junior sister, what's wrong?" Sun Lianshan, who was standing to the side, noticed Qin Feixue's unusual behavior and asked with concern.

"It's nothing, this banquet is just a bit boring!" Qin Feixue said calmly.

"That's how it is in small places. The fact that we're here is already giving them face and fulfilling their expectations!" Sun Lianshan chuckled softly.

If it weren't for the sect's mission, he wouldn't have bothered coming to such a remote place.

Xu Hao felt Qin Feixue's gaze coming from the high platform, and he quickly lowered his head.

Although their attributes are similar, their status is worlds apart.

Xu Hao is still self-aware.

Next, the magistrate had two outer disciples of the Five Animals Sect speak, while the others clapped and offered their compliments.

A harmonious scene.

Next came the main part of the banquet.

Some powerful figures in Qinghe County went to great lengths to flatter and curry favor with the local authorities.

Even Chen Changhe joined in.

Xu Hao glanced at it, then went to a corner of the banquet and quietly waited for it to end.

"Junior Brother Xu, why didn't you go up and greet him?" Chen Yinyin asked, holding some pastries, as she approached Xu Hao.

"Then why didn't you go up?" Xu Hao asked with a smile.

Sun Lianshan was young, still at the Jinli realm, and handsome. He was the dream husband of countless women in Qinghe County.

"I still have some self-awareness. Besides, I don't think he's a good person. His eyes are full of thievery!" Chen Yinyin said casually.

After saying that, she popped a piece of pastry into her mouth, her cheeks bulging, and said, "This is still the best! It usually costs several taels of silver!"

Xu Hao glanced at Chen Yinyin and shook his head.

What a gluttonous girl!

The banquet lasted until late at night.

"Xu Hao, come here!" Just as everyone began to leave, Chen Changhe walked over with a hint of joy on his face.

It was as if they had seized some kind of opportunity.

"Master?" Xu Hao walked over, a hint of doubt on his face.

"Tang Dengshan, take Yinyin back. Xu Hao and I have some things to attend to, we'll be back later!" Chen Changhe instructed, then pulled Xu Hao along, saying, "Come on, let's go see the disciples of the Five Animals Sect!"

Xu Hao remained silent.

If he can establish a relationship by meeting them, he will have a powerful backer and a strong background when he goes to Shuangqing Prefecture to join the Five Animals Sect.

Soon, led by Chen Changhe, Xu Hao arrived at a courtyard.

A long queue had formed in this courtyard. Many people led their younger disciples in happily, only to leave with somber expressions.

Extremely fast!

"Master, I'm afraid this won't work!" Xu Hao looked at the various forces coming and going, having already given up hope.

This clearly shows a disdain for people from small places.

"Don't worry, Master used to work as a handyman at the Five Animals Sect when he was young, and he had some connections with Sun Lianshan's father!" Chen Changhe said confidently. "Besides, you have good aptitude and your cultivation progress is extremely fast. You might even catch Sun Lianshan's eye. With just one word from him, your future achievements will be limitless!!"

"Alright!" Xu Hao could only sigh helplessly when he saw Chen Changhe's attitude.

Our parents' generation?

This happened so many years ago. Besides, can the friendship between the older generation be passed down to the next generation?

A short while later, the people in front of the queue left.

"Let's go!" Chen Changhe hurriedly walked to the courtyard and then knocked on the door.

"Come in!!"

A somewhat impatient voice rang out.

Chen Changhe showed no displeasure whatsoever. Instead, he respectfully pushed open the door and, upon seeing Sun Lianshan, immediately clasped his hands in a salute. "I am Chen Changhe. This is Xu Hao, whom I mentioned earlier. He has been practicing martial arts for less than a year and has already reached the third stage of Body Tempering, capable of fighting against those at the fourth stage!"

"Him?" Sun Lianshan turned his head, his lazy gaze sweeping over Xu Hao. He immediately remembered the direction Qin Feixue had specifically glanced at tonight, and a sense of disgust rose in his heart. "Our Five Animals Sect has stood in the Southern Region for hundreds of years, relying on a continuous stream of strong people, not on those who come through the back door."

"Although I can give you a menial job, that would break the sect's rules!"

"Yes, I was being presumptuous!" Chen Changhe quickly apologized, adopting an extremely humble posture.

"Okay, I'm a little tired!"

Sun Lianshan waved his hand.

"Yes!" Chen Changhe bowed quickly and pulled Xu Hao, who had been standing to the side since entering the room.