Chapter 22 Great Advancement in Strength, Four Directions Fist Power (Please Read On!)
Luo Fang pressed on, "I see that Protector Li is still not finished. Why don't you give me some pointers?"
Li Xian said calmly, "Manager Luo, I advise you to check the time and not forget your responsibilities."
Only a fool would try to be strong.
"If I don't fight you, what can you do?" Li Xian stood with his arms crossed, taking a slight step back.
Luo Fang was stunned for a moment, then realized that he had been blinded by anger and had completely forgotten the important matter.
As the head of the menial tasks, he neglected his duties and instead sought out the guards for martial arts instruction. If word of this were to get out, the lady of the house would be furious.
He immediately snorted coldly and ordered the laborers to continue moving the timber and stones. His anger could only be directed at the laborers.
"Brother Li, not bad! You're quite skilled at the Four Directions Fist," Zhao Dachun praised with a smile, giving a thumbs up.
"It's just so-so."
Li Xian smiled modestly and looked for a spot with a wide view.
He could practice his boxing or take a moment to patrol. He immediately assumed a boxing stance and began practicing.
"He's quite diligent. I wonder if this kid can make another push. If he becomes a Class C guard, his life will be much more comfortable." Zhao Dachun glanced at him and then didn't bother him.
[Your mind is clear, your fist intent has greatly increased, proficiency +4]
[Heaven rewards diligence; tens of thousands of punches thrown, fluid and graceful; proficiency +2]
[You have persevered and never wasted a day, proficiency +4]
During the several hours in the afternoon, Li Xian rested for a maximum of fifteen minutes. The rest of the time was spent practicing the Four Directions Fist.
Bi Hao was severely injured and forced to lie on the ground to rest. Seeing Li Xian's diligent efforts, he felt a surge of despair. "Someone more talented than you is working even harder than you."
How can they possibly turn the tide?
"Useless piece of trash. If I had known this would happen, I should have trained him in the first place. You're a hopeless case."
After comparing the two, Luo Fang felt a pang of regret.
"Martial artists regard people as clay figures, and the purpose of learning martial arts is to transform this clay figure."
"Commander Pang said that martial artists... whether they have already undergone a complete transformation or are still struggling in the muddy world, are nothing more than eating, training, nourishing, and soaking. Four words."
"Right now, the only thing I can control is practicing calligraphy, and I must do it to the best of my ability!"
Li Xian threw a punch, feeling his own progress.
...
That night.
Li Xian dragged her weary body back to her room. The lights were off, and the room was dimly lit. She could hear snoring.
"Looks much better today. You've gone to bed so early. I have to go on patrol tonight, so I should get some rest too."
Li Xian moved quietly, unfastened the long sword from his waist, and placed it on the table, only to find that the candle was still warm.
It looked as if it had just been blown out.
"It seems he didn't go to bed early, but deliberately blew out the candles when he saw me come back."
"Jiang Yun's move was too ruthless, so it's normal that there's some distance between them."
Li Xian saw through it but didn't say anything, and closed his eyes to sleep on the bed. When the hour of Chou (1-3 AM) came, he went out on patrol for an hour, and nothing unexpected happened.
I went back to my room for another nap, then got up again at 5 a.m. to prepare for morning training.
"This lifestyle is extremely demanding on one's will. If I have the chance, I must quickly be promoted to a Class C guard," Li Xian secretly resolved.
"Boss, are you guys taking the day off again today?"
Before leaving, Li Xian walked to Zhao Han's bedside and asked quietly.
"I'll ask for another day off," Zhao Han mumbled, still half asleep.
"Alright." Li Xianxing left the house.
After the footsteps faded away, Zhao Han sat up straight, and the second brother Wang Chun and the third brother Zhuo Yilie were also wide awake.
In fact, none of the three slept all night.
It turned out that the swelling had subsided by yesterday afternoon, but all three of them had bluish-purple palm prints on their faces, which were hideous and extremely ugly.
Seeing each other's faces made me feel terrible, and the more I thought about it, the less I could sleep.
...
Yesterday, I missed morning training because I visited Pang Long and did not take the Tiger Blood Pill.
Today, after running three laps around the village, Li Xian took out a "Tiger Blood Pill" from his pocket while practicing his boxing.
"This elixir strengthens bones and generates blood; it is a precious elixir for martial arts. I wonder what changes will occur to my 'clay body' after I consume it."
Swallow it in one gulp.
It tasted extremely bitter and foul, with waves of stench rising into my nostrils. It was as if I had stuck my head into the jaws of a tiger, and all I could smell was the sour, putrid stench.
As the pill was absorbed and its effects gradually took hold, Li Xian's breaths became very long and deep, and his chest faintly emitted the sound of "thunderous tigers and leopards".
Li Xian let out a low shout and threw a punch. Enhanced by the pill's effects, his momentum was like a tiger pouncing. His blood surged, and his energy was boundless. He wished he could throw a thousand punches, releasing all his pent-up energy.
Seize this time to practice martial arts; you can achieve twice the results with half the effort! You can use the effects of the elixir to temper your body, accumulate internal energy, and strengthen your muscles and bones!
[Upon first consuming rare and precious items, one gains insight into skills: ingestion.]
[Proficiency: 3/500 Beginner]
[Description: Rare and precious herbs, all within my grasp. With such treasures before me, the ability to consume them is crucial. Mastering this skill can enhance your medicinal abilities.]
Since it is an ingestible medicine, its absorption efficiency is higher.
Li Xian only consumed one Tiger Blood Pill, but the effects he absorbed were 10% greater than those from a single pill.
As one's skills improve, one day one may indeed be able to use "one part medicine as two parts medicine".
However, to master this art of "consuming food," one must consume an unknown amount of silver.
"Heaven is helping me!"
Li Xian was in high spirits and made good use of the pill's effects through martial arts techniques.
During those two hours, he only threw punches.
Finally, the pill's effects wore off, and Li Xian had also gained a great deal.
[Four Directions Fist]
[Proficiency: 125/1500 Minor Mastery]
[Description: The path of boxing is long, but each small step is a source of pride. You have diligently practiced the Four Directions Boxing Method and have suddenly grasped the 'Four Directions Boxing Power,' achieving a minor breakthrough in this art.]
Within his dantian, the internal energy had accumulated to the size of two fists. The Four Directions Fist is known for its square exterior and round interior, seemingly simple and moderate, but in reality, it is insidious and cunning.
Combined with the "Four Directions Fist Power," its strength reaches a new level.
Not only that.
Tiger Blood Pill also has the effect of strengthening bones. At this moment, Li Xian felt pain all over his body, but it was not due to injury. Rather, it was because his body was growing and his bones were gradually strengthening.
"No wonder martial artists are so powerful."
"It's not just about martial arts skills that surpass ordinary people. It's also about the physical body, this 'clay body,' which undergoes extraordinary training during the martial arts practice."
...
Before you know it, it's afternoon.
"Fourth brother."
"Fourth brother, come here for a second."
Li Xian was on patrol, keeping a close eye on everything and listening intently to everything around him. He appeared very serious, but in reality, he was just slacking off. His mind had already wandered far away, completely absorbed in the movements of his boxing technique.
Suddenly, several shouts were heard, and turning around, one could see three figures hiding behind a large tree.
It was Zhao Han and two others. They were dressed in guard uniforms, but they covered their faces with their hands, hiding in the shadows. Li Xian walked quickly over, "Weren't you supposed to be resting? Why are you out again?"
"Come over here and let's talk." Zhao Han pulled Li Xian to a corner.
"Fourth brother, the three of us brothers..." He took a deep breath, removed the cover from his face, revealing his bluish-purple complexion.
Ugly and ferocious, the palm lines are solid and do not disperse.
Li Xian had expected this, but she didn't expect it to be so shocking. Zhao Han said, "To be honest, this morning... we went to find Jiang Yun."
"Hmm?" Li Xian looked at the three of them in confusion.
Wang Chun quickly came over to massage Li Xian's shoulders and said apologetically, "Fourth brother, we're brothers, so I shouldn't have kept this from you, but... as you can see, we're in a terrible situation."
Li Xian asked, "What did you say to Jiang Yun?"
Zhao Han gave a wry smile and rubbed his cheeks. "As you can see, we can't go out looking like this."
“We know that Jiang Yun is after the Tiger Blood Pill. Since you couldn’t reach an agreement last time, the three of us brothers thought we’d try to talk to her again on your behalf.”
"Tiger Blood Pill is indeed precious, but fourth brother, please consider the brothers' feelings and go see Jiang Yun again?"
(End of this chapter)
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