I relied on leveling up to achieve a comeback.

boom.

Another punch was thrown, and Xu Hao's mind and body both jolted in unison.

Tiger Fist Proficiency +2

Your Tiger Fist has reached the mastery level.

[Body Tempering +4!]

"Huh?" Upon hearing the notification in his mind, Xu Hao immediately stopped swinging his fist, his gaze sharpening.

Immediately afterwards, Xu Hao smiled.

The Tiger Fist has advanced to the Proficiency level, and the resulting body-tempering effect has also been enhanced.

After a week of training, plus this application of the skin-refining ointment, he has increased his progress in breaking through the first stage of body tempering to two-fifths.

In other words, a month is enough time for him to achieve the first breakthrough in entering the country.

The only downside is that it's too expensive, requiring him to use the skin-refining ointment every day.

"Hopefully the fight between the Catfish Gang and the Fire Dragon Gang won't end so soon!!" Xu Hao pressed his advantage and continued his cultivation.

Xu Hao continued his practice until dinner time in the evening before finally stopping.

"Time flies, but the energy expenditure is also great!" Xu Hao sighed as he felt his body's condition.

The saying "the poor study literature, the rich study martial arts" is not just a saying.

But it costs two taels of silver each time.

Fortunately, there was the lucky charm Huang Shan.

If it weren't for his sudden windfall last night, he really wouldn't have been able to hold on.

Xu Hao gritted his teeth, went to Chen Yinyin, and bought a few more tubes of ointment.

This scene, witnessed by those around them, couldn't help but elicit expressions of envy, jealousy, and resentment.

A fisherman from the lowest rung of society is actually richer than them.

Could it be because they caught a few treasure fish, or because they received funding from some powerful force?

What great luck!

The next day, Xu Hao got up early as usual.

Others learn martial arts for their own reasons.

But Xu Hao learned martial arts for survival.

Once survival is involved, no matter how difficult it is, it's not a problem.

What's more, he also has game cheats.

Bang bang bang.

Xu Hao unleashed punch after punch, and his character panel kept changing.

boom.

Just as Xu Hao was engrossed in his cultivation, a loud explosion rang out from an open space in the outer school's training ground.

Immediately afterwards, a powerful aura spread out.

This powerful aura immediately attracted everyone in the outer courtyard.

Including Xu Hao.

Xu Hao turned his head and saw that the exposed skin of a burly young man had turned bronze.

"What?"

"Jia Guicai has only been at the martial arts school for about half a month, and he's already broken through to the next level?"

"How...how is this possible?!"

In the square, voices of astonishment, envy, and jealousy rose and fell.

"Is this what a broken mirror looks like?" Xu Hao looked at Jia Gui, who was standing in the open space, looking like a ferocious beast, and asked with curiosity.

This was because it was the first time he had ever seen someone break through a mirror, and actually succeed.

He immediately checked Jia Gui's attributes.

Jia Gui: Strength 10, Stamina 10, Agility 10, Spirit 6.

Technique: Fierce Tiger Fist (Mastery), Special Ability: Strength +6, Speed ​​+4 when activated.

Breaking the trait grants +9 to defense.

"Twice that of an average person, their qi and blood are quite impressive!" Xu Hao exclaimed.

Jia Gui stood there for a moment, then burst into laughter, "Hahaha, I've finally broken through!"

Once one breaks through the barrier, they enter the ranks of martial artists, living in a completely different world from ordinary people.

A martial arts master is not just a figurehead.

He glanced around, and when he looked at Xu Hao's position, a hint of provocation appeared on his face.

These days, seeing Xu Hao cultivate with great effort, he himself was filled with even more resentment.

Now that he has the resources of the Wang family, he has finally stepped into the Breakthrough Realm one step ahead of Xu Hao.

"Hateful towards me?" Xu Hao felt Jia Gui's gaze and was immediately confused.

He didn't pay much attention and quickly looked away.

It's just a broken mirror; it's not like anyone else can't have one.

"Brother Jia, congratulations on breaking through to the next level!"

"Yes, Brother Jia, you're amazing!" The others sensed Jia Gui's presence and quickly approached, their words full of flattery.

Jia Gui thoroughly enjoyed these compliments.

Before long, the news of Jia Gui's breakthrough reached the central courtyard, and Chen Changhe, the master of the Fierce Tiger Martial Arts School, was also alarmed. He personally came out from the backyard and led Jia Gui into the central courtyard.

Jia Gui's departure left behind a host of envious glances.

After a brief period of liveliness in the outer courtyard, everyone returned to their cultivation.

Time flies.

Xu Hao cultivates every day, using one or even two doses of the Skin-Refining Ointment daily.

During this period, Jia Gui would occasionally appear in the outer courtyard to show off, and his clothes had all changed.

Well-dressed.

It has to be said that becoming a martial artist can indeed make money.

Jia Guicai had only been in the Intermediate People's Court for a few days when he started wearing gold and silver jewelry.

Xu Hao wasn't envious; he was just eager to break through to the next level as soon as possible.

In the time that followed, Xu Hao devoted himself entirely to cultivation, going back and forth between two points.

"This kid has persisted for so long. How does he compare us to? Incompetent husbands?"

The other martial arts students around them looked resentful and annoyed.

They initially tried to cultivate alongside Xu Hao, but they found it was simply not working.

Everyone gets tired.

The fact that they are still cultivating in the outer courtyard at their age indicates that their family wealth is not particularly abundant and their aptitude is not particularly outstanding. Yet now, they have been outdone by a fisherman!

In addition, Jia Gui's previous obvious hostility gave them confidence.

"If you keep cultivating like this without ever getting tired, you'll eventually die from exhaustion!"

Even if you don't work yourself to death, you'll eventually break down.

"Exactly, do they really think they're geniuses? The academy master was only of below-average talent when he underwent bone-shaving surgery. Did he really think hard work could make up for lack of talent?"

Several martial arts students were commenting on Xu Hao, who was practicing.

boom.

Just as these teasing and joking words fell, a muffled boom resounded throughout the training ground.

Immediately afterwards, a powerful surge of blood energy erupted from Xu Hao's body.

You have broken through to the next level, gaining +5 Strength, +5 Stamina, and +5 Speed.

Several people who were nearby were forced to take a few steps back by the powerful aura generated when Xu Hao broke through the realm.

Then, they stared at Xu Hao in horror.

At this moment, Xu Hao's exposed skin was gradually turning bronze.

That's a sign of a broken mirror.

Jia Gui was exactly like that before.

But now Xu Hao's blood and energy seem stronger and more violent.

"This, how is this possible!" The group of people who had been joking earlier still looked incredulous after they came to their senses.

How could a mere fisherman have broken a mirror?

Once the realm is broken, one becomes a martial arts master.

How could they have offended such a powerful figure?

While the others were at a loss, like ants on a hot pan, Xu Hao ignored the sounds around him and immediately looked at the game panel in his mind.

Player: Xu Hao (18/70)

Level: 1 (1/100) (Can be obtained by killing valuable creatures)

Power: 10

Stamina: 11

Agility: 10

Mental state: 10 (normal level is 5)

Health: 100

Free attribute points: 0

Martial Arts: Fierce Tiger Fist [Mastery 1/500, Trait: Strength +7, Speed ​​+5 when activated]

Body Tempering Second Breakthrough [1/1000, Trait: Defense +10 when activating skills]

Achievements: None; Backpack: 10 cubic meters.

"Huh? My attributes don't seem to be much higher than Jia Gui's?" Xu Hao looked at his attributes and was slightly taken aback.