He achieved the pinnacle of martial arts starting with breaking through the limits of Tiger Fist.

"The Ferocious Tiger Searches the Mountain - Probing Claw Style".

In the courtyard, Jiang Lin struck a pose under the clear moonlight.

"Tiger Tail - Fixed Stance".

After completing the final movement, he was enveloped in heat and exhaled a long breath of white steam.

[Martial Arts] Tiger Soul Stance (Beginner 87/500)

It was late summer, and the weather was hot and humid, yet he could still exhale into mist, which showed that the Tiger Warrior Fist was indeed extraordinary.

"What are you doing?"

Seeing the sixth brother limping into the courtyard, Jiang Lin quickly asked him what was wrong.

"I'm going to practice my skills." Lin Zheng immediately assumed a fighting stance.

good very good.

Jiang Lin sincerely admired him; such ruthlessness was truly worthy of a sixteen-year-old who had killed someone.

A night breeze stirred, and the two quieted down, silently practicing their stance training.

With a rustling of clothes, Zhou Ping strode over, glanced at the two people in the courtyard, and showed an approving expression.

Especially Jiang Lin, although his aptitude is poor, his comprehension is exceptionally good. In just ten days since he started practicing, his Tiger Soul Stance Technique has gradually become quite proficient.

The two men's experiences were somewhat similar to his own. They both came from poor backgrounds and were out of place among the wealthy apprentices. They relied on their ruthlessness to cultivate themselves diligently.

It is already extremely difficult for children from poor families to achieve anything in martial arts; the financial barrier alone has deterred countless aspiring individuals.

I've tried three times now, and I'm only one step away from becoming a martial artist, yet I still worry about money every day. The saying "the poor study literature, the rich study martial arts" is no different.

Zhou Ping looked at it for a moment, then took out a bottle of wound medicine from his pocket and stepped forward.

"Senior Brother Zhou."

The two men saw Zhou Ping approaching and quickly greeted him.

Zhou Ping tossed the medicine bottle to Lin Zheng and said to the two of them earnestly, "I'm leaving tomorrow, and someone else will be in charge of the outer courtyard, so I came to tell you both."

"Are you leaving?"

Lin Zheng was taken aback and quickly asked, "Is Senior Brother Zhou leaving the martial arts school?"

"No, that's not it. Martial arts cultivation requires money to pave the way, and I also need to make money." Zhou Ping smiled bitterly. He himself was of average talent, and no one believed in his abilities, so he had no one to support him. However, this was indeed a good opportunity.

"After I leave tomorrow, Junior Sister Long will take over the responsibility of the outer courtyard. This is also an opportunity for you. Junior Sister Long comes from a branch of the Long family in the county city. She broke through to the Martial Realm a year ago, which is much stronger than me, who has only passed the third test."

Zhou Ping, also intending to offer guidance, continued to say to the two, "Junior Sister Long is not usually at the martial arts school. She has returned this time to select the best disciples. As long as you catch her eye, you may not only receive financial assistance from the Long family, but you will also have the opportunity to hold a position in the Long family in the future. This is an excellent future."

"Senior brother, you must have been hired by the Long family for this trip, right?"

Jiang Lin couldn't help but ask.

"You're quite clever, kid. That's true. I've been accumulating strength for many days and have reached the point of breaking through to become a martial artist. However, to break through, I need the power of the Breakthrough Pill, which isn't cheap!"

When the "Breakthrough Pill" was mentioned, Zhou Ping's face couldn't help but show a hint of longing.

"Didn't Master prepare anything for Senior Brother?" Lin Zheng asked naively.

"That's ridiculous. How many times have I told you? Martial arts schools are places to make money, not charity organizations. Unless you have extraordinary talent, you have to rely on yourself for everything."

Jiang Lin was filled with thoughts. What big thing had happened to the Long family? On one hand, they were supporting gangs to control the fish stalls, and on the other hand, they were recruiting people at the martial arts school. What were they trying to do?

"Alright, that's enough. You two lads must seize this opportunity and absolutely must not offend Junior Sister Long."

After saying that, Zhou Ping turned and left. He had given all the advice he needed to, and now it was up to the two boys' luck.

"What are you planning to do?"

Lin Zheng watched Zhou Ping's departing figure and asked.

"Just make it cold." Jiang Lin's lips twitched.

"We haven't even tried to get her to approve of our relationship, and we're both not very good at it. How can we expect her to value us? Are we supposed to lick her toes?"

Lin Zheng was used to being isolated, and he really couldn't bring himself to fawn over her, so he replied, "Then I'll ignore her."

……

The next day, Senior Brother Zhou indeed disappeared without a trace, and the one from the Long family also failed to show up for a long time.

Jiang Lin didn't pay attention and, after drinking the medicine, devoted himself entirely to practicing martial arts.

[Proficiency +1]

[Proficiency +1]

Jiang Lin was exhausted from practicing stances all day long. This martial arts training was not only tiring, but also extremely tedious, consisting of repetitive exercises day after day.

If it weren't for the control panel that allowed him to watch his proficiency gradually accumulate, he didn't know how long he could have persisted.

The man next to him needs no further explanation; the threat to his life always forces him to give it his all.

[Martial Arts] Tiger Soul Stance (Beginner 100/500)

Jiang Lin breathed a sigh of relief. It had finally become a whole number. Looking at the number, as someone with obsessive-compulsive disorder, he felt extremely happy.

"Come on, I'll treat you to a nice meal."

They called Lin Zheng, and the two headed straight for the martial arts gym.

"Give me four catties of mutton, a pork hock, and a generous amount of rice."

After attending the martial arts school for more than ten days, Jiang Lin was fed offal every day, which made him feel nauseous.

Lin Zheng goes without saying, but this guy ate it for two whole months.

The mutton was delicious, and the pork hock was tender and soft. The two of them devoured the food in no time, leaving nothing behind.

After the meal, the final bill came to nearly four hundred coins, which is three qian of silver, and it was really not cheap.

However, there are advantages to being expensive; the taste is worlds apart from that of pork offal.

As the two of them stepped out of the food stall, burping contentedly, a commotion erupted from the street.

"They're fighting! A fight has broken out."

At first, Jiang Lin didn't care. There were many martial arts schools on this street, and their disciples were all energetic. Fights were inevitable, so he didn't find it strange.

"Which two are involved this time? Wow, what a big fuss."

The onlookers were buzzing with excitement, clearly enjoying the spectacle.

"It's Jiang Ping from Benlei Boxing Gym and Xu Feng from Splitting Mountain Palm. Both of them are masters who have passed the second level of the martial arts realm."

Who? Jiang Lin narrowed his eyes.

"Jiang Ping?"

He had no idea that his cousin also practiced martial arts on this street. Since his rebirth, he rarely had any dealings with the old house, and he didn't even know which martial arts school his cousin attended.

Since it's a street full of martial arts schools, there are naturally rules for fighting.

Generally speaking, one-on-one sparring is allowed, group fights are not permitted, and those with higher cultivation levels cannot fight those with lower cultivation levels.

In other words, those who didn't knock on the gate fight each other, and those who knocked once fight each other.

Without the participation of martial artists, someone who attempts to pass the test a second time can indeed be considered a master.

This is a tacit understanding that has developed between martial arts schools over the years. After all, they are all in it to make money, and no one wants to escalate the situation.

As for those who truly break the taboo, the punishment ranges from expulsion from the martial arts school to the disqualification of their cultivation, which is quite severe.

"A second attempt..."

Jiang Lin's face darkened instantly. He remembered that not long after he transmigrated, Old Master Jiang had someone examine their bones. Jiang Lin received a lower-middle grade, while that bastard received a higher-middle grade.

The previous events need not be mentioned, but that kick at the entrance of the old house should not be easily forgotten.

"Come on, Sixth Brother, let's go take a look too."