[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-high-martial-world-getting-strong-by-grinding-er":3,"chapter-high-martial-world-getting-strong-by-grinding-er-high-martial-world-getting-strong-by-grinding-er-chapter-10":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","High Martial World: Getting Strong by Grinding Er Lang Shen's Talent",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},2330377,4558,"Chapter 10: Kickbacks (Request Follow)","high-martial-world-getting-strong-by-grinding-er-chapter-10",10,"\u003Cp>Half an hour later\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guo Heng’s eyes gleamed as he said with bright energy, “It’s time to end this.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Brother, watch out!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that, he unleashed his aura, his blood qi surging as he exploded with full power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Roar～”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guo Heng roared, using his qi to amplify his strength, boosting it dramatically.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His power surged through his fingertips like a tiger’s claw slashing!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guo Heng lunged forward with a thunderous punch, as fierce as a predatory tiger, his aura fierce and stirring a gale of wind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His fingers thickened, nails rounded and curved into claws, tearing through everything like a tiger’s paw.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Furious Tiger Pierces the Forest!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Bang!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qi sensed danger and unleashed his maximum power, exploding forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Roar～”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qi roared like a tiger’s howl, his feet gripping the ground, his spine bent like a bow, his qi and strength channeling through both arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Bang!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A deafening crash as their tiger claws collided, a clash of raw power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A sharp crack echoed—Lin Qi’s throat turned sweet, Guo Heng’s figure shrank before his eyes, and his body involuntarily staggered backward several steps.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Intense pain transmitted through his armor to every part of his body, especially his chest, producing a series of dull thuds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qi knelt on the ground, drenched in cold sweat; without the armor, his ribs would have been shattered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guo Heng also stepped back several paces.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He grinned with satisfaction: “That was exhilarating!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’re impressive.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Rest up. Next one!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that, he turned and walked away, sitting down and clutching his chest:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Careless of me—this kid’s blood qi and fist technique are lower than mine, yet he held his own against me for half an hour.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What the hell? Where did this genius come from?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qi slowly rose to his feet and walked silently to one side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His trembling hands removed his armor, spat out a mouthful of blood, and sweat dripped from his hair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Brother Qi, drink some water!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Tao approached and handed him a red bottled sports drink.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qi took the drink, twisted open the cap, tilted his head back, and drank, his Adam’s apple bobbing rapidly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Taozi, this guy didn’t hold back at all—if not for the armor, I’d be dead.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qi set down the drink and gripped his chest as a warning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’ve got to be careful too!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“By the way, where’d you get this sports drink?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“They gave it to us—free.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Alright, it’s my turn.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After brief small talk, Jiang Tao patted Lin Qi’s shoulder, put on his own armor, and stepped forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qi, meanwhile, plopped down onto a black bench.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Phew～”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sweat dripped from his forehead as he breathed heavily; within his pupils, a screen only he could see flickered into view.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【You observed Guo Heng performing Tiger Fist. You gained new insight—Tiger Fist +0.5%】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【You gained new understanding of fist techniques…—Fist Technique +0.5%】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Fist Technique: Level 1 — 85.6% → 86.6%】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qi clenched his fists, exhausted but inwardly elated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Sparring with Guo Heng boosted my Fist Technique by 1%—I thought it’d take another one or two days.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Indeed, sparring with others improves fist technique far better than solo practice.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qi often trained with Jiang Tao, but never pushed hard, fearing injury.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a senior in high school, any injury affecting his martial cultivation would be disastrous—but now was different.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So he usually held back, but today was different: since he could earn money, Lin Qi unleashed his full strength for once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Guo Heng’s strength is only slightly above mine—if I get more time, I’ll surpass him.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qi suddenly realized.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Bang!!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ahh!!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The battle in the center of the martial arts chamber caught Lin Qi’s attention again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the arena, Guo Heng’s tiger claws struck, his fist technique powerful and resonant, producing sharp, crisp sounds—the hallmark of perfected internal force, the kind worth a thousand gold pieces to hear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It meant the fist technique had been fully internalized: force generated from the spine, muscles exploding in perfect sequence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under his fierce assault, Jiang Tao remained calm and composed—he practiced Monkey Fist from the Five Animal Styles, emphasizing long-range, evasive strikes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His arms were rigid yet agile, each movement deflecting force effortlessly, trading blows evenly with Guo Heng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Bang! Bang! Bang!!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, as punch after punch landed, Jiang Tao felt as if surrounded by tigers, about to be devoured.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After dozens of seconds\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ahh!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Tao’s body flew backward, sliding along the ground before stopping.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guo Heng also retreated several steps, gasping heavily, drenched in sweat; after a moment, he spoke:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Excellent. Your strength is remarkable—you rank among the top in our school.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’ve greatly helped my progress. If you keep this up for a few more days, my Tiger Fist will improve dramatically.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then I can focus fully on my sword technique.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Lian Jie, it’s these two.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guo Heng pointed at Lin Qi and Jiang Tao, deeply satisfied—today was extraordinary: two geniuses had emerged, both formidable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The woman in blue nodded: “Understood, Young Master.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Tao removed his helmet, spat out blood, and smiled in thanks:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Thank you, Young Master Guo!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He exchanged a glance with Lin Qi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qi felt a surge of joy—if this side job could continue long-term, the earnings would be substantial.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But, Young Master Guo, you see, my friend and I lasted longer than anyone else.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I held out for nearly half an hour, and my injuries are serious—I need proper rest and recovery. So….”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Tao suddenly smiled and made a hand gesture.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The woman in blue frowned and snapped:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Agreed price is 1,000 Xia Guo currency per hour—that’s already the market peak.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Don’t be greedy!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Tao wasn’t offended; he kept smiling:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That’s not fair. High-quality sparring partners like us are hard to find.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“And our injuries are severe—we need expensive medicine.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“One thousand Xia Guo currency is a bit too low…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So we need a raise!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Raise the pay!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qi stood up and chimed in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Impossible!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The woman in blue’s face darkened instantly as she refused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Wait, Lian Jie—I recall my father originally set the rate at 2,000 Xia Guo currency per hour?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guo Heng spoke, his gaze sharp as a hawk’s, locking onto Lian Jie.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“2,000 Xia Guo currency per hour?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qi and Jiang Tao exchanged puzzled glances, then turned back to the woman in blue, Lian Jie.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So that’s how it is—embezzling kickbacks?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She skimmed off half the pay—truly outrageous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Right now, they could see only four people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If each person pays 1000 Xia National Currency, just today they’d net 4000 Xia National Currency.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This money is truly envy-inducing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Tao and Lin Qi were exactly like this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feeling Guo Heng’s sharp gaze, Sister Lian broke into a cold sweat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>……\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few minutes later\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guo Heng looked at Lin Qi and said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This woman has been fired. Someone else will contact you later. The sparring rate is 2000 Xia National Currency per hour.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qi and Jiang Tao exchanged a glance, both smiling with satisfaction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Thank you, Young Master Guo!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Alright, I’ll be off—my scheduled time is up.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guo Heng nodded, slung his backpack on, and prepared to leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Young Master Guo, do you still want these energy drinks?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Tao’s cheerful voice came from behind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“They’re all yours.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guo Heng waved his hand dismissively.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Got it!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>……\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1227,"2026-06-20T20:27:41.493Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","410414b9f18065365a436b1aef90619ca79ee0dc0196c903d4a87f3b51c57b71","high-martial-world-getting-strong-by-grinding-er-chapter-11","high-martial-world-getting-strong-by-grinding-er-chapter-9",992,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fhigh-martial-world-getting-strong-by-grinding-er-cover.jpg"]