Chapter 64

"Geniuses are often this plain and unadorned."

The text information on the Achievement Panel did not disturb Qin Shi's calm state of mind, still as a lake.

It was merely like a stone thrown into water, stirring a few faint ripples, then returning to tranquility.

Thud!

When the powerful hundredth punch blasted out, the viscous air seemed pounded by a heavy hammer, blasting out a visible concave ripple.

Like a giant stone smashed into a pond, and then white waves shot up in streaks, carrying sand, gravel, and dust striking in all directions!

"My good heavens!"

Lao Liang, sitting on the cement steps, stared dumbfounded, ate a mouthful of dust, and spat repeatedly.

But he was not angry at all; instead, he laughed heartily:

"Not taking the old path of the Hong Sheng Assassination Fist — good, excellent! Master Uncle said that at a young age, having not seen heaven and earth, not understood love and hate, not experienced life and death, even if one's brain cracks from thinking, one cannot comprehend the 'Dao' or awaken to the 'Principle'.

Now it seems, that is not the case! My disciple has the Martial God Physique!"

It is no wonder Lao Liang lost his composure; you must know, the Hong Sheng True Transmission's Hundred Aspects Refining Momentum — the Four Fundamental Winds: Wind, Forest, Fire, Mountain!

Each Heart Momentum core encompasses numerous fist and palm techniques, body techniques, and killing move variations.

But after generations of comprehension and practice, the Swift as Wind fundamental gradually became the mainstream; the most suitable for entry-level practice is only the ruthless and vicious Assassination Fist.

Lao Liang learned this; his Master learned this too.

As for Master Uncle, the old man chose a harder path — no need to elaborate.

In short, famous and named, headed and faced sects with titles.

Their respective secret 'Heart Momentums' guarded like treasures are both a smooth path with few obstacles and a fence that trips one's feet.

Disciples learn it familiarly and practice it quickly, but later, to break free from the limitations of predecessors and the constraints of the founders is as hard as ascending to heaven — almost impossible.

"Unexpectedly, I actually have the talent to be a famous teacher. My disciple progresses this fast, successively grasping the practice method and the combat method, now even easily understanding Spirit Nurturing Contemplation, and seizing his own unique Heart Intent Imagery from it.

Even if this was forged from ninety-nine percent of his sweat and one percent of his inspiration combined, it is still inseparable from my proper guidance!"

While praising Qin Shi's talent and gifts, Lao Liang also believed his own merit was not small.

He even began to wonder if staying at Zi Fu No. 9 Middle School as a Physical Education Teacher was a waste of his talent.

"Could it be that I also have the potential to go to the Four Great National Universities and become a Martial God Mentor?"

Seeing his disciple comprehend Heart Momentum on his own and form his own style, Lao Liang rapidly inflated with pride.

He had already floated to the point of not putting the martial arts professors of Qiguang Heng University and Jia Kai University of Technology in his eyes, directly benchmarking himself against the Four Great National Top Academicians.

【26】 If Qin Shi were a bit more outstanding, instantly refining Heart Momentum and condensing Imagery, he might have to consider becoming the Education Director.

If Qin Shi were a bit more outstanding, instantly refining Heart Momentum and condensing Xiang Zheng, he might have to consider taking the post of Education Director.

"How is Lao Liang acting like he won the lottery jackpot, grinning until his mouth reaches his ears."

After finishing a hundred punches, Qin Shi felt refreshed in spirit and body; his tightened pores suddenly opened, expelling sweat and heat in thorough enjoyment.

The twelve blood-colored major tendons covering his mortal body fully stretched, as if tempered once more, their color deeper, appearing somewhat dark.

"Wind Fist Style! Such a powerful Heart Momentum, such a formidable killing move, comprehended by me! Worthy of a genius!"

Qin Shi exhaled a mouthful of turbid air, smugly pleased.

As his physical ability was violently consumed, it drove a surging life force, like water flow filling every inch of flesh and blood, moisturizing his mortal body.

Making one not only not tired, but instead feel extremely comfortable, as if soaking in a hot spring.

He quickly gathered his stray thoughts, concentrated his spirit, and his gaze returned to the Achievement Panel.

【Occupation: Fighter (Activated)】

【Skill: Wind Fist Style (Extracted)】

【Techniques: Wind Cry, Instant Shadow, Surging Rage】

Three icons dim and unlit, clearly waiting for him to make a choice.

"【Wind Cry】 is a fist technique, drawing and gathering airflow into the punch eye, striking out explosive damage beyond one's own limits, like a ferocious bird's shriek!

【Instant Shadow】 is a body technique, using airflow rotation to form wind speed, instantly dashing; if life force is strong enough, even a second or third dash is possible, crossing nearly a hundred meters of distance!

【Surging Rage】 assists in boosting Qi Sense circulation, accelerating Zhou Tian Circulation, gaining two times or more physical ability and strength."

After understanding the three techniques of Wind Fist Style, Qin Shi reached a conclusion:

"Wind Cry is high-damage basic attack, Instant Shadow is high-mobility displacement, Surging Rage is a burst ultimate... why can't I have them all!"

He was very dissatisfied, believing the three techniques used in combination could form Wind Fist Style's unique violent combat style.

How could they be separated!

What difference is this from buying a game, then having to spend money on gacha to cultivate characters!

Purely profiteering behavior!

Qin Shi secretly complained a few sentences, then carefully watched the Fighter occupation on the Achievement Panel; more information about Wind Fist Style emerged.

【Wind Fist Style: Grasp airflow, drive wind speed, perfectly combine 'Wind' and 'Fist', achieve equal emphasis on 'Force' and 'Speed', known for graceful body technique and fierce offense.

Note: Advancing this occupation from 'Entry Level' to 'Mastery' can unlock new skill slots.】

"This is forcing me to grind like a Worker Warrior. A student's duty is to study; an Assistant Teacher's duty is to cooperate with the teacher, helping her complete teaching; a Waiter's duty is to provide convenience to customers; a Fitness Trainer's duty is to lead trainees... then, a Fighter's duty? Could it be to find people to fight?"

Qin Shi pursed his lips, thought for a moment, and temporarily set aside how to gain occupation growth faster.

Finally chose 【Wind Cry】!

Lit up!

Screech!

A sharp sound like a ferocious bird's shriek pierced into his brain; Qin Shi felt as if struck by a blunt stick, dizziness arising spontaneously.

Fortunately his life force had improved again; through nearly seven days of repeated tempering, reaching eighteen points, he forcibly endured it.

"You alright, Xiao Shi? Did you overtrain!"

Seeing his precious disciple's footsteps stagger, Lao Liang immediately panicked.

With a sudden flash of movement, he lunged forward to stand before Qin Shi.

"Such fast body technique! Old Liang usually hides his depth well!"

Qin Shi only felt his vision blur, and then his shoulder was caught by Old Liang's hand, making a supporting gesture.

"Old Liang's Swift as Wind Momentum is at least at Mastery level."

He took a deep breath, steadied his shaken mind, and slowly absorbed the Wind Fist Style's techniques and moves.

"Maybe I'm hungry."

Qin Shi responded to Old Liang's caring.

He pointed at his single-shoulder satchel, inside which was the Super Protein Old Cao had sent over.

Ever since that Yinma Gym Boss ate the Muscle Building Meal he made, it was as if a New World's door had opened; he came knocking almost every day to place an order.

Besides paying generously, he would also bring a portion of Super Protein, a nutritional supplement essential for Health Bodybuilding athletes, as thanks.

"Truly, you've suffered."

Old Liang watched Qin Shi wolf down the Super Protein to fill his belly, inexplicably feeling a heartache like a father seeing his own child not eating or dressing warmly enough.

It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say the Suburb No. 9 Middle School Teacher Liang, poor as a church mouse, felt poverty's sting for the first time, unable to suppress the strong thought: "I really should make some money."

Qin Shi swept through the Super Protein like a whirlwind, which promotes metabolism, enhances energy absorption, and strengthens satiety, eating it clean.

Then he said confidently:

"Teacher Liang, I think after settling a few more days, my Qi Life Force should reach Twenty Points."

Spirit Cultivation meditation achieves a breakthrough, extracting the Wind Fist Style's Professional Skill.

A brand new fighting method, which can also raise the intensity of daily training by a notch.

The distance to the Twenty Points Qi Life Force Barrier is indeed not far.

"I've already started preparing the Second Limit's Materials."

Old Liang nodded, placing great importance on Qin Shi's limit-breaking.

The Seven Great Limits of the Flesh path is an arrow loosed from a bow with no return.

Once you step on it, you cannot stop halfway!

Otherwise, in terms of Realm levels, it is extremely difficult to make even the slightest further progress.

Old Liang instructed:

"During this period, you only need to adjust body and mind, maintain peak condition."

Qin Shi gave a soft grunt of acknowledgment:

"I didn't go to the Midnight Palace part-time job, and at the Youth Palace side, I also explained the situation to Teacher Lin; I'll return to work after a while."

He recently only planned to do two things.

One is to wait for 【Deep Sleep】 to upgrade to Advanced Achievement.

Two is to catch the tail end of the New Life Stage and break through the Twenty Points Qi Life Force Barrier.

Just as Old Liang said before.

Life Force Development is like a teenager growing taller; the golden period is actually only those few years.

Only by seizing every suitable opportunity and constantly pushing up the Qi Life Force numbers can one fully excavate deep potential.

……

……

At eight in the evening, the sky gradually darkened,

After bidding farewell to Master Old Liang, Qin Shi walked back to Bao Gong Street.

Unlocking the Martial Artist Occupation, mastering Wind Fist Style, his body and mind held a faint restlessness, as if accumulating fierce energy with no outlet, urgently needing to open the valve and vent freely.

"Sorry about this, Teacher Lin."

Qin Shi thought silently; currently the most suitable sandbag is still that dog woman Lin Yunqing.

A second-year senior in the Martial Arts Department of Qiguang Heng University, with a full Fifty Points of Qi Life Force standing there — how could he be easily caught up to and defeated in battle.

Since it's all for venting, picking a soft persimmon to pinch is nothing wrong.

Let Teacher Lin suffer a bit; I'll bear the infamy!

Qin Shi laughed cheerfully; once his Qi Life Force breaks through Twenty Points, combined with Wind Fist Style fighting method, taking down the Four-corner Underwear naked man is just around the corner.

The youth with hands in pockets turned a corner, crossed the road, and his footsteps suddenly halted.

The shop he often frequented had its doors and windows sealed shut, garishly colored, with pungent-smelling paint splashed on them.

Several excavators and electric drills were working away hotly, rumbling loudly.

Qin Shi shook his head, expressionless, and walked toward his own Shed House.

"If I were the protagonist, right now a few blind fellows should show up to disturb my peaceful life.

I'd quite like to find an occasion to recite that classic line — Why force me!"

(Chapter End)