Night.
The bright moonlight poured down.
A dull sound came from the courtyard.
Lin Zheyu was working out, panting heavily.
After his income increased, his daily diet improved. Nourished with plenty of fish and meat, his body became ever stronger.
Lin Zheyu practiced his punches with his upper body bare, muscle lines smooth and taut, every punch whipped up a gust of wind.
After a full two hours of training, Lin Zheyu finally stopped.
[Heaven rewards hard work]
Name: Lin Zheyu
Source Power: 5
Skill: Wild Bull Fist (Beginner 47%)
"Now that my Source Power has accumulated to five units, it’s time to improve my strength."
Lin Zheyu said to himself.
These days, he broke through his limit twice more, gaining two units of Source Power.
Each time he broke through his physical limits, it took about five days of recuperation to restore his Essence, Qi, and Spirit to the peak.
In the recent days, after repaying Mr. Wo with five taels of silver, Lin Zheyu managed to save up eight taels of silver, all spent on purchasing medicinal herbs.
The courtyard was filled with the fragrance of medicinal herbs.
Because he didn’t know how much energy would be needed for this improvement, he put all eight types of medicinal herbs in.
By deep night, the medicinal power was fully extracted.
He poured it out and let it cool.
Gulp, gulp.
Drinking the medicinal decoction, Lin Zheyu let out a contented burp.
"Use 1 unit of Source Power to improve Wild Bull Fist."
Lin Zheyu transmitted this thought.
As his thought spread, 1 unit of Source Power vanished.
Next, the progress of Wild Bull Fist started to jump quickly, 80%... 90%... 100%.
Wild Bull Fist officially advanced to the proficient level, finally stuck at 2% progress.
A familiar sensation came along, mysterious energy surged from the depths of his cells, beginning to transform Lin Zheyu’s bodily muscles and fascia.
Lin Zheyu’s spirit fell into a strange state.
His spirit entered an unexplainable space, and in this space, he had only one thought, which was to practice Wild Bull Fist!
Lin Zheyu madly practiced Wild Bull Fist in this special space, punch after punch, tirelessly, as if possessed.
In this mysterious state, he didn’t know how much time had passed, but his understanding of Wild Bull Fist became deeper.
The medicinal power in the decoction he drank was drawn out under the influence of the mysterious power, strengthening his physique.
Lin Zheyu’s body underwent tremendous changes, his whole body muscles became more compact, and fascia strong and powerful.
After a moment, crackling sounds came from his body, marking the transition from Perfect Body Cultivation to Bone Forging.
After advancing Wild Bull Fist to the proficient level, it reached the Bone Forging Realm.
After a few breaths, Lin Zheyu slowly opened his eyes, recovering from the trance.
He shook his head, feeling a bit mentally exhausted.
In that special state, the relentless training and comprehension of Wild Bull Fist took a great toll on his spirit.
"Good, not like last time when my Qi Blood was depleted."
Lin Zheyu checked his body condition; muscles were full, internal organs robust, bones even stronger.
The medicinal power from the decoction he drank was almost completely absorbed, with little left.
[Heaven rewards hard work]
Name: Lin Zheyu
Source Power: 4
Skill: Wild Bull Fist (Proficient 3%)
He lightly clenched his fist, a slight crackling sound emanated from his fists.
After Perfect Body Cultivation, entering the Bone Forging Realm, his control over muscles and fascia elevated to a higher level.
Now, he could control his muscles and fascia and employ the method of resonating with bones to fortify them.
"Bone Forging Realm, tomorrow I’ll seek Mr. Liang for advice on training in Bone Forging Realm and Refining Internal Organ Realm."
Lin Zheyu thought to himself.
Both Bone Forging Realm and Refining Internal Organ Realm have special training methods, which Liang Song hadn’t taught, only the Perfect Body Cultivation level content.
Since he last went to Liang Song’s house and learned for a morning, Lin Zheyu hadn’t gone back.
Occasionally passing by, he would try to visit but never saw anyone.
...
Morning.
To meet Liang Song, Lin Zheyu arrived early at 33 Jindong Street.
Knock, knock, knock.
He knocked lightly, and the door creaked open.
"Why have you come?" Liang Song asked when he saw Lin Zheyu.
Lin Zheyu inwardly grumbled; he had come several early mornings in a row and only managed to meet him today.
Not knowing where the master went, always so mysterious, only visible in the afternoons during storytelling sessions.
"Some issues with my martial arts practice I wanted to consult you on."
Lin Zheyu said.
He entered and closed the door behind him.
"What’s the issue?"
Liang Song continued watering the plants, inviting Lin Zheyu to find a seat.
"When exercising, I always feel something with the fascia and bones at my elbows..."
Lin Zheyu explained the problem he encountered during Bone Forging, and as Liang Song listened, his expression grew more surprised.
He put down the watering can and looked at Lin Zheyu.
Has this kid reached such a level of understanding of Wild Bull Fist?
"Show me the complete form of your fist skill." Liang Song couldn’t help but say.
"Yes."
Lin Zheyu nodded and moved to the center of the courtyard.
He took off his jacket and assumed the stance of Wild Bull Fist.
Puff.
Bang, bang, bang.
The courtyard echoed with the thumping sounds of fists striking wooden stakes.
The sound was intermingled with crackling noises emanating from Lin Zheyu’s body.
"Bone Forging!"
"He has reached the Bone Forging Realm!"
Liang Song’s eyes widened as he couldn’t help standing up.
In less than a month since he last taught him the fist skill.
From a novice who had never practiced martial arts, in just a month, to bringing Wild Bull Fist to the proficient level, it’s unbelievable!
"Such enviable talent!"
"If he had started martial arts training from a young age, he might have had a chance to reach the Grandmaster Realm, what a pity."
As he watched Lin Zheyu practicing his fist skill, a hint of regret appeared on Liang Song’s face.
This terrifying talent, he had never seen in his life.
"Take a rest now, I’ll teach you about Bone Forging."
Liang Song told Lin Zheyu to stop.
"Yes, Master."
Lin Zheyu withdrew his fists, coming to sit opposite Liang Song at the table.
"Not bad, reaching proficient level in Wild Bull Fist so quickly."
"When you reach proficiency, and your body is fully developed, you can begin attempting Bone Forging."
"Bone Forging requires both external force stimulation and resonance of muscles and bones, through..."
"..."
Liang Song explained Bone Forging techniques.
Lin Zheyu listened intently, learning a lot about the knowledge of body bones.
"You have a good understanding; I’ll also teach you the Inner Breathing Skill of Wild Bull Fist; you can go back and slowly comprehend it."
"Only with the breathing skill paired with Wild Bull Fist can its true power be unleashed."
Liang Song considered for a moment and said.
With Lin Zheyu’s perceptive talent, he should be able to grasp the breathing skill as well.
The unique breathing skill requires very high mastery of the body, needing exceptional perception and strong control power to achieve.
"Yes, Master!"
Lin Zheyu was overjoyed.
Inner Breathing Skill, it sounded formidable.
"In the path of martial arts, train the muscles, bones, and skin externally, and cultivate one breath internally."
"Different cultivation techniques impose different burdens on the internal organs, only by performing corresponding exercises per the technique can the internal organs be strengthened."
"Now, watch my chest and abdomen."
"Feel carefully..."
Liang Song placed Lin Zheyu’s hand on his broad chest, letting him feel the rhythm of his breathing.
Lin Zheyu placed his hand on his master’s sturdy chest, taking in the subtle rhythm of his breathing.
This rhythm and cadence were extremely difficult to grasp, and Lin Zheyu found himself a bit bewildered by it, despite feeling it for a while.