Chapter 14: Hug Frame, Fighting Techniques

Lao Liang sat under the tree shade, tilting his head back to drink from a bottle while explaining the precautions for the Ranking Examination to the students.

"The content consists of two items: first, testing the degree of Life Force Development to see if you've reached the corresponding point units—that's one.

"The second is naturally ring fighting."

Qin Shi listened especially seriously; he had specifically researched this and even consulted the instructor teaching the Hongzhi Class.

He learned that the difficulty of the amateur-level Ranking Examination wasn't very high.

From the lowest ninth rank to seventh rank, the Martial Association hadn't set overly strict conditions.

The vast majority of people, after three to five years of hard training, could reach the passing level.

The reason dead friends Zhou Ning and Qin Shi weren't confident about passing was that the high school curriculum was tight.

Physical classes and fighting classes for improving Life Force wouldn't start until the second year of high school, once or twice a week.

The rest were general education classes like history and language.

It was hard to improve just by attending classes.

"Among students of Xin Yi High School's Hongzhi Class, those who pass the Ranking Examination can be counted on one hand."

Qin Shi sighed silently; only elite-class students with superior family backgrounds could possibly get ahead at the starting line.

They started building foundations in elementary and middle school, and after entering high school, they received private trainer tutoring.

By the senior year stage, when making university plans, these elite-class top students would rush straight to amateur eighth rank, even seventh rank, in one go.

Becoming the top scholars that the Hongzhi Class looked up to!

"The Urban Circle calls this educational investment..."

Qin Shi gathered his scattered thoughts and focused his attention back on Lao Liang.

"Ring fighting tests your practical combat ability. For top-tier Administrative New Stars, they might use bionic robots to precisely measure your fist power, strike locations, and make a comprehensive judgment.

"Our Hengzhou doesn't have this treatment; mostly, they select an amateur ninth-rank martial artist of suitable age from the local Martial Association branch for physical combat within a set time..."

Xie Yucheng raised his hand to ask:

"If someone is very rich, can they bribe the examiner to go easy and easily complete the exam?"

Lao Liang lowered his head and smiled:

"I can't rule out this possibility. Although the exam venue is a closed, non-public environment with electronic surveillance recording in real time, and they will send one examiner, one referee, and one clerk, with all three supervising together.

"But rules always have loopholes; what this world lacks least are 'smart people' who know how to exploit them.

"A few years ago, when Martial Artists were just rising, citizens of urban circles like Haizhou and Yuezhou..."

"They spared no expense to buy tickets for Star Sea voyages, bringing their children all the way to our Hengzhou to take the Ranking Examination..."

What college entrance exam migration of the Great Universe Era?

This price is too huge!

Qin Shi's mouth corner twitched.

You know, the lowest price for an economy-class ticket for a long-distance Star Sea voyage is around 150,000.

Equivalent to the latest Ruishi off-road vehicle of the Taian Metropolitan Area, or three years' rent for a high-end apartment in a central area.

As for Longxiang Ji Nutritional Ointment, he could eat a box and throw away a box.

Spend lavishly!

"But after the Martial Association's reform, they severely cracked down on this phenomenon.

"Top universities like the Four Great National Universities will now conduct a second round of tests on candidates' Life Force Rankings.

"Besides, this level of investment is all to rush toward amateur second rank and first rank, striving to touch the threshold of the professional level to harvest the Martial Artist Title.

"It doesn't have much to do with you."

Lao Liang poured cold water.

Among the many Zidi Schools on Old Factory Street, let alone amateur first rank; they hadn't seen a top student ranked fifth rank for several years.

"You've rested enough. In the practical sparring these past few days, the best performers are Li Yuan and Xie Yucheng.

"They at least know how to throw punches, how to dodge, and how to skillfully use the Hug Frame and techniques I taught you."

Lao Liang stood up, like a tiger patrolling his territory, his gaze sweeping over the group of No. 9 Middle School students.

"Li Yuan, Xie Yucheng, step forward. You will learn fighting techniques with me later; the rest, follow the original grouping and spar in pairs."

Li Yuan sat in the front row, his face showing joy.

"Finally able to learn fighting techniques! Raise Life Force, enhance combat strength, and definitely earn Brother Ze's appreciation!"

He asked his butler for money to pay for Lao Liang's tutoring class, all for this!

Unable to get into the Urban Circle, unable to afford a good university, wanting to make a living on Old Factory Street.

Either work hard or risk your life!

But there's no good job; even if you work hard and risk your life, you still can't escape the miserable fate of being a cow and horse!

"Brother Yuan, go easy when practicing; my fists aren't as heavy as yours, I'll fall down after a few hits!"

Xie Yucheng was equally excited; he knew he wasn't a talent guy like Qin Shi who possessed talent.

No matter how hard he worked on practice methods, his achievements would be limited.

Even if he squeezed himself madly and endured until his physical ability declined at thirty or forty, he might not break through the Life Force Twenty Point Threshold!

So learning fighting techniques was more practical, with more obvious uses!

"You two remember to prepare Red Flower Oil and Trauma Medicine; fighting techniques carry a high risk of injury. If you want to learn how to fight, first learn how to take a hit."

After Lao Liang gave his advice, he prepared to take Li Yuan and Xie Yucheng to the training room.

He glanced at Qin Shi out of the corner of his eye:

"Xiao Shi, you come over too. For this Old Martial Arts tree, practice methods are the roots, fighting techniques are the main trunk.

Strong roots, weak trunk, slow growth. Conversely, strong trunk, weak roots, won't go far."

Blow over at the slightest gust, unable to withstand being broken. It's best to advance together in step!

Qin Shi nodded and hurried to catch up.

After nearly a week of high-intensity training, his Qi Life Force grew increasingly rich, filled with a sense of vigor so abundant it seemed ready to overflow.

During this time, seeing the other Tutoring Class trainees all fired up for practical sparring,

he was eager to try in his heart, but had not been permitted to do so.

"It's really not easy; Lao Liang finally agreed. We must grasp both the Practice Method and the fighting technique, and make both strong!

Once school starts, our grades will make a qualitative leap!"

Qin Shi's Fighting Spirit was high, full of confidence.

A few minutes later, the group arrived at the Chamber.

Inside was very spacious, nearly a hundred square meters, with black Sandbags of various weights hanging around the walls.

The Corner was piled with many large baskets, containing disposable Guard Gear, Wooden Sticks, and Bamboo Swords.

"You two just practice as usual."

Lao Liang gave a word of instruction, then looked at Qin Shi:

"Watch their Hug Frame carefully. Li Yuan has long legs, a slender build, fast speed, and clean movements, so he uses the 'Ergative Frame'.

Hands raised high, emphasizing protection of the upper body, moderate Center of Gravity, conducive to Dodge and counterattack."

Qin Shi listened attentively, staring fixedly at Li Yuan wearing Guard Gear, trying to firmly remember this Stance.

"The Ergative Frame mainly uses fists, elbows, and knees to attack; once drawn into his rhythm, one must endure strikes like a violent storm.

At the same time, its Defect is very obvious: it cannot handle close-range grappling, and is only suitable for medium-to-long range fighting.

If you encounter this situation, you must find a way to hard-resist the offensive and break through by getting close."

Lao Liang, having participated in the Star Cup as a fighting expert, had sharp vision and unique analysis.

After finishing with Li Yuan, he pointed to Xie Yucheng:

"A Cheng uses the 'Military Body Frame': rear fist placed under the chin, front arm bent at ninety degrees, both elbows hanging down, both legs pressed low.

This Stance balances offense and defense—long kicks, close strikes, and close-range grappling—almost no weaknesses.

But it requires the Boxer to master kicking techniques and grappling methods……"

Qin Shi absorbed Knowledge while comparing Li Yuan's and Xie Yucheng's practical sparring.

He subconsciously imitated the Hug Frame movements, thinking about how to defend and how to attack.

"When you exert force, twist your Tendons and Bones into one rope! Try to maintain the rhythm of Grasping Qi Sensation, coordinating Breath with movement……"

Lao Liang was quite strict; even though Qin Shi had never touched basic Hug Frame or fighting moves, he did not relax his requirements.

This was a good teacher's Expectation and trust in a Good Seedling.

"Every offensive move and defensive move can be broken down into seven or eight movement variations.

Not only must you firmly remember them, but also be familiar with striking, seize the timing, and make judgments on offense or defense……"

Only when he actually got hands-on did Qin Shi realize fighting was no easier than training.

The content involved was too much and too varied; to cultivate it into bodily instinct required immense effort.

"Li Yuan and Xie Yucheng took half a month to practice until they looked presentable; I don't know how long it will take."

Qin Shi calmed his mindset, did not deliberately seek speed, and started from the most basic footwork, punching, and exerting force.

Staying alone in the Corner, he repeatedly practiced advance and retreat movements; once proficient, he would upgrade to the Rush Step and Retreat Step.

Fortunately, he had strengthened his Physical Ability with the Old Martial Arts Training Method.

His Physical Ability far surpassed Tutoring Class trainees, fully supporting this kind of Consumption.

【Completed one set of Exhaustion Training】

【Growth Degree Plus 50……】

(Chapter End)