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

Jiang Lin

[Breakthrough Point] 1 (97%)

[Tiger Soul Stance] (Completed)

[Effects]: Qi and blood are like boiling water (blood surges like boiling water, skin and flesh become tough as leather, blood nourishes the body, and the foundation is initially strengthened.)

[Martial arts skill has been checked and found to be at its peak. Do you wish to consume Breakthrough Points to break through the limit?]

Indeed, the effectiveness of the Tiger Soul Stake is still related to the physical foundation. On the surface, it may not seem as domineering as the "Surprising String Score," but in reality, it is the fundamental element and much more important.

"Breaking the limits".

With a thought, Jiang Lin instantly switched the control panel.

[Martial Arts] Tiger Soul Stance (Breakthrough Limit 0/2000 in one go)

[Effects] Qi and blood flow like a tide (blood surges like a tide, qi and blood fill the body, the flesh nourishes the tendons and bones, and the foundation becomes more stable and deeper day by day.)

The moment the effect changed, Jiang Lin felt a change in his body.

First, my heartbeat became more steady and powerful, filled with surging vitality, as if it were not beating, but the ebb and flow of the tide.

Then comes the change in muscles and bones. In the past, blood and qi nourished the skin and flesh, making the skin tough and the flesh taut, resulting in great strength and a strong body.

At this moment, the Qi and blood rise and fall with the tide, slowly seeping into the muscles and bones, nourishing from the outside in.

This has already exceeded the scope of the Skin Refining Realm; it can be considered as premature nurturing.

Jiang Lin put the pill into his pocket and instantly began to perform a set of "Tiger Warrior Fist".

After finishing the treatment, he tasted it again and felt that it was indeed very different.

With improved blood and energy, strength, physique, endurance, and even mental state are greatly enhanced.

He had only just entered the Martial Artist realm, yet he immediately possessed the physical strength of a mid-stage Skin Refining cultivator.

It seems I still need to practice this skill.

……

The day after Jiang Lin's promotion.

As expected, Senior Sister Long came to the martial arts school with several servants and a young boy by her side.

"Junior brother is indeed extraordinary; I was right about him."

Looking at her junior brother, Long Susu felt a mix of emotions, but also a great deal of pride.

There are many martial arts masters in Changning County who are better than her, but how many of them have her discerning eye?

Jiang Lin was only of average talent back then, but Long Susu saw his extraordinary potential at a glance, and things turned out exactly as she predicted.

"Slap slap."

Senior Sister Long clapped her hands lightly, and a servant behind her brought over a tray, lifting the red silk to reveal a pair of gauntlets underneath.

"These gauntlets are made of black iron mixed with wind-milled copper, woven from finely ground wire. They are tough yet flexible, able to withstand weapons. The inner lining is made of soft leather, allowing for free movement of the knuckles, and they can be worn for a long time without causing any problems."

The knuckles in the plate are dark silver, with dark gold rivets inlaid at the knuckles, serving as brass knuckles.

Its value is evident from the craftsmanship alone; the interlacing of warp and weft threads creates a tight, flexible fit, resembling a second layer of skin.

Regardless of the materials, the craftsmanship alone makes this a priceless treasure.

As for his senior sister's statement that he could withstand weapons head-on, he didn't take it to heart. He might be able to handle short weapons like swords and sabers, but he would never dare to take on something like a crescent blade or a mountain-splitting axe.

"Senior Sister, you're so thoughtful." Jiang Lin was extremely satisfied with this gift, and then said, "That bow..."

"The bow is yours too." Senior Sister Long waved her hand, exuding an air of extravagance.

"Senior sister misunderstood. What I meant was that the bow is a bit too weak to use now, and I'm thinking of replacing it with a twelve-stone bow."

Lin Zheng, who was standing nearby, almost covered his face when he heard what he said.

This guy's dough is as thick as a corner of a city wall.

"Hahaha."

These words made Senior Sister Long burst into laughter again, "Alright, I'll get you a twelve-stone one."

"The second thing I came here to discuss today is my junior brother's temporary post."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Lin opened his mouth to reply, but was stopped by Senior Sister Long, who said, "I know how good you are at making money by fishing, so taking up a temporary post won't make any sense for you."

These were indeed Jiang Lin's original intentions. He only planned to hold a nominal position, and this was only out of consideration for Senior Sister Long.

"I've taken the liberty of giving you a formal position with a monthly salary of one hundred taels of silver and a bottle of pills for the Skin Refining Realm. You won't even need to report for duty every day, junior brother. What do you think?"

This treatment is quite generous; one hundred taels of silver is not a small amount. Jiang Lin is doing this because he has a cheat code, making catching fish as easy as drinking water. Other martial artists don't earn money so easily.

This price was only raised after the Long family recruited more people. Before, a martial artist could only earn a maximum of sixty taels a month by working for a large family.

As for elixirs, they go without saying. This is the foundation of the Long family's presence in Yuezhou. Because they control a large amount of treasure fish resources, the Long family has always been a major producer of medicines in Yuezhou.

This is also the fundamental reason why the government is wary of the Long family. Because they control the resources of medicinal pills, they naturally have the ability to win over and control martial artists.

"Xiao Qi, come here." Senior Sister Long beckoned, and the boy behind her silently stepped forward.

"This is my seventh brother, Long Che. Starting today, he will also be a student at the martial arts school. Junior Brother Jiang's responsibility from now on will be to teach him martial arts."

"..."

Jiang Lin was taken aback. Does that mean I won't teach him martial arts if I'm not on a temporary post?

It seems that Senior Sister Long has gone to great lengths to bring him into the Long family.

However, this is also good, as it does not affect his other activities, and he can still obtain pills. In addition, he himself has no intention of distancing himself from the Long family.

Not only will he not distance himself, but in order to complete the "Water Dividing and Wave Fighting Skill", he will also side with the Long family.

"How is your family doing lately, senior sister?"

Jiang Lin's question was very direct.

The fact that the Long family is at odds with the government is no secret, so asking this question isn't too presumptuous.

"It's just some minor conflict between gangs; it's far from being serious enough to be brought to the forefront. Both sides are waiting."

Long Susu was also very outspoken.

"wait?"

"What are you waiting for?" Jiang Lin thought for a moment and realized the key point.

Both sides were waiting for the outcome of the war in the south. The government and the Eagle Claw Sect were waiting for the rebellion to be quelled and for their troops to return.

The Long family, on the other hand, waited for the army to be defeated so that they could seize the opportunity to rise up.

Overall, the Long family still has the advantage, and they can continue to accumulate strength while waiting.

What could the government do in this situation? They could only take some actions in secret, and they had to control their methods carefully, for fear of immediately forcing the Long family to rebel.

According to rumors, the Long family suffered heavy losses deep in the Great Swamp last year and also needs time to recover its strength.

Thus, the two sides fell into a strange tacit understanding.

"Call me senior brother."

Following the direction of Long Susu's finger, Long Che flinched slightly before speaking softly, "Greetings, senior brothers."

Hearing the mosquito-like greeting, Jiang Lin and Lao Liu exchanged a glance.

This young master of the Long family has a strange personality.

Jiang Lin glanced at his forthright and bold senior sister, then looked down at the young master of the Long family, somewhat bewildered.

Is this a member of your Long family?

"I'm telling you in advance, from now on you'll eat and sleep at the martial arts school. You can go home whenever you break through to the Skin Refining Realm."

Long Susu had a stern face and spoke in an extremely harsh tone.

Upon hearing this, the young master of the Long family felt as if the sky had fallen, but he dared not resist in front of his domineering older sister, and could only let tears well up in his eyes.

Senior Sister Long pointed at Jiang Lin and his companion, "And remember this, your two senior brothers are capable of murder, arson, robbery, and anything else. You'd better be careful."

"Ah, this, this..."

Jiang Lin's eyes widened even more as he looked at Lin Zheng again.

"Slander! She's slandering me!"