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

My senior sister smells really good.

Ever since Long Susu arrived, the disciples in the compound have been working up a lot of energy.

Within three days, two people actually succeeded in breaking through the barrier, probably because their enthusiasm surged from the head to the lower part of their body, which can be considered as breaking through the torso.

To facilitate her martial arts practice, Long Susu always wore a tight-fitting outfit. Her shapely figure and taut body made it impossible for the young men in the outer courtyard not to feel aroused.

Jiang Lin didn't care about any of that. He had seen all sorts of people in his past life, mostly naked. He wouldn't be so easily swayed by a beautiful woman.

Since that night, he has been completely absorbed in his own world.

[Proficiency +2]

[Proficiency +2]

The thrill of doubling his proficiency fueled his drive, making him completely absorbed in the moment.

The only downside is that the money is being spent too quickly. Before, it took two days to finish a bowl of herbal medicine, but now it takes a bowl a day, and it still doesn't feel like enough.

Its appetite has also increased significantly. It can easily eat four catties of pig offal at each meal, and it can't miss a single meal out of three a day.

He now spends half a tael of silver a day on medicine alone, and with food, he can't afford to spend less than eight qian of silver a day.

Jiang Lin

[Breakthrough Point] 0 (Progress 25%)

[Martial Arts] Tiger Soul Stance (Beginner 163/500)

This progress is incredibly fast. At this rate, Jiang Lin estimates that he will be able to break through in less than two months.

The only obstacle is that we need to keep up with the money. The dozen or so taels of silver we brought back last time couldn't last long. It seems we still need to find ways to make money.

On the other side, Long Susu paced back and forth with her hands behind her back, looking somewhat depressed.

In the past few days, she has shared all the insights she gained that night with each of her apprentices, but none of them have been able to grasp their profound meaning.

Long Susu recalled the instructions given to her by her elders before she left, telling her to recruit talented people and gather capable individuals.

So who is the hero, and who is the talent? The elders in her family didn't give her a definitive answer.

She was only eighteen years old, yet she had already reached the martial arts realm. In addition, she was born into a powerful family, so naturally she was arrogant and disdainful of ordinary people.

Looking at Jiang Lin, who was still practicing his stances in the distance, his steps were calm and composed, and his every move was natural and unhurried. He had clearly mastered the essence of Tiger Soul.

She was considered a genius since childhood, and it took her quite some time to master this skill, all thanks to the constant guidance and instruction from her master, Li Zhengguan.

Ordinary people don't have her qualifications; most apprentices can't even get to see Li Zhenguan.

She considered herself to be quite perceptive, but what happened that night still left her somewhat bewildered.

"With such comprehension, this person should be considered a truly outstanding talent, shouldn't they?"

Long Susu thought to herself.

"Senior sister, it's dinnertime. Would you do me the honor of joining us...?"

Several apprentices nearby mustered their courage and went up to strike up a conversation.

Long Susu frowned. "How long have you been at the martial arts school? Have you passed the entrance exam?"

"No...no."

"No, you didn't even knock on the door. How can you eat?"

After being reprimanded mercilessly, the group scattered like birds and beasts.

"Bang! Bang! Bang!"

A series of clear and dense cracking sounds came, like the vibration of a bowstring, clearly audible.

"Another breakthrough?"

The crowd that had not yet dispersed in the square was startled and their eyes involuntarily turned toward the source of the sound.

"It was him."

"How is that possible..."

In a corner of the courtyard, Jiang Lin was also interrupted by this "bursting of qi and blood" sound.

Under the setting sun, Lin Zheng was radiating heat, his spine heaving like a giant python, his face flushed, and his breathing deep and even.

This is a genuine test result; it cannot be faked.

Lin Zheng stood there, stunned. "He broke through already?"

It's no wonder the other people in the martial arts school were surprised; even he himself hadn't expected it.

He was only of average physical constitution, and coupled with a lack of money, it was truly remarkable that he was able to break through in just two months.

"Come on, I'll take you to get something good to eat."

Jiang Lin's shout brought Lin Zheng back to his senses.

Unlike the jealous faces of the other disciples at the martial arts school, Jiang Lin's face was full of sincerity, which moved Lin Zheng.

Actually, he misunderstood. Jiang Lin had no reason to be jealous; he understood his own advantages better than anyone else.

It wasn't just simple breakthroughs; even the higher realms that followed were as easy for him as walking on flat ground.

Jiang Lin just needs time. Given enough time, even without resources, he can reach a peak that others can only dream of.

"Congratulations, Junior Brother Lin, you have successfully passed the test."

Long Susu's voice was filled with satisfaction. She had only given a little guidance, and her two junior brothers, whom no one had high hopes for, had each made breakthroughs.

One person successfully passed the test.

One of them even obtained the true meaning of Tiger Soul, and it was almost a certainty that he would pass the three trials in a row.

According to the master's own words that day, once you have grasped the true meaning, practicing stance training will multiply your Qi and blood.

She herself had gone through this process, and she knew it was an absolute truth.

Hearing the two of them making plans to celebrate from afar, she had an idea and went over to them.

Since we need to attract talent, isn't this the perfect opportunity?

"I'm treating you all to something nice."

Lin Zheng hesitated slightly, somewhat at a loss, unsure how to answer.

Jiang Lin, standing to the side, was much more direct and immediately picked up the conversation.

"If Senior Sister is treating, that's wonderful! We must have a big meal today and let Senior Sister treat us to a good meal."

Long Susu smiled and said, "Enough is enough."

With a wave of her hand, the senior sister took the lead and walked ahead to guide the way.

The two followed and headed towards the entrance of the martial arts school.

He left behind a face filled with gritted teeth and insane jealousy.

……

Since my senior sister is treating us, it can't be to eat at a restaurant outside.

Yuezhou administers eight counties, one of which is Changning County.

The Long family dominated Yuezhou, with numerous disciples and flourishing branches.

Although Long Susu was only a member of a branch family, she was still one of the most prominent figures in Changning County.

The three best restaurants in Changning County are Zuixianju, Sanweizhai, and Guangfulou.

Although Guangfulou was not owned by the Long family, it was the closest to the martial arts school, so Long Susu naturally chose Guangfulou for convenience.

In the private room of the restaurant, a continuous stream of delicious dishes were served, immediately filling the air with their aroma.

Most of the dishes were ones that neither of them could name.

Not to mention eating, the two of them had never even met.

Lin Zheng was still a little reserved, but Jiang Lin was quite relaxed. He had seen a lot of things in his previous life, so he wasn't shy about having a meal.

Long Susu quietly observed the two people's reactions.

Lin Zheng was a little awkward at first, but he quickly adjusted.

Jiang Lin was neither humble nor arrogant from the moment he entered the room. His demeanor was in harmony with the spirit of the Tiger Soul Stance, calm and composed.

Senior Sister Long nodded to herself. Although these two junior brothers came from humble backgrounds, they were calm and composed, and were indeed promising talents.

Little did she know that one of the two people in front of her was a sixteen-year-old who had committed murder, and his mind was naturally resolute.

The other one has lived two lives and is also overpowered.

Soon, after several rounds of drinks, the banquet was halfway over.

Although Senior Sister Long showed goodwill, she was not in a hurry to recruit the two of them because their cultivation levels were too low.

Jiang Lin had his own ulterior motives before he came, but he was an open and straightforward person who didn't like beating around the bush.

Seeing that the atmosphere was just right, he went straight to the point and asked, "Regarding the water-based martial arts technique that Senior Sister mentioned earlier..."