Chapter 11: Tiger Form Fist Reaches Perfection (Requesting Follows)

After Guo Heng left.

Jiang Tao gathered the remaining functional drinks on the table and split half of them with Lin Qi.

“Each of these functional drinks costs twenty yuan—they quickly replenish lost trace elements and restore stamina.”

“I could never afford to buy them. Turns out, being bold pays off.”

“You taught me that, Qi Ge.”

Jiang Tao chuckled, his bruised face unable to hide his joy.

“That’s true, but very few people actually manage to do it.”

Lin Qi spoke, and the two of them left the martial arts room, heading toward the exit of Chi Qiong Martial Arts Gym.

At the entrance, a sleek, all-black luxury car with elegant lines stopped before them.

The rear window rolled down, revealing Guo Heng’s cold face.

“I forgot to add you on WeChat.”

A few minutes later, they watched the luxury car drive away.

Lin Qi and Jiang Tao sat by the entrance of Chi Qiong Martial Arts Gym, sighing.

“That’s a Star Sky Model 9—worth over a million Xiaoguo yuan.”

“It’s beyond what people like us could ever imagine.”

“I looked up Guo Heng—he’s at No. 1 High School, top ten in his grade, from a wealthy family, a true prodigy.”

“And I heard he has an older sister who awakened a special ability—his whole family are geniuses.”

Jiang Tao rubbed his aching arms, letting out an envious sigh.

“Awakening a special ability? That’s the kind of genius you only see on TV!”

Lin Qi set down the functional drink, his mind stirring.

Alien invasion, disaster beasts descending, martial arts rising, source energy released—the genetic chains shattered.

A tiny fraction of humans, exceptionally gifted, could awaken special abilities—such as psychic powers in past-life urban novels.

But unlike psychic powers, which have countless types, there are only dozens of special abilities, all tied to natural elements.”

“Such as: metal, wood, water, fire, earth; wind, thunder, ice; light, spiritual mind-user…”

“According to the news, those who awaken special abilities undergo secondary development, unlocking their body’s hidden potential and dramatically enhancing their innate talent, accelerating cultivation at an alarming rate.”

“Even their fist techniques differ from ordinary people’s—we train Five Forms Fist; they train Five Elements Fist.”

“With enhanced martial talent and the ability to wield natural forces, they cultivate both body and Dao, both martial and magical—ordinary people can’t compare.”

“One person can train fast, fight up close or at range—it’s practically invincible, terrifying.”

Lin Qi sighed: those who awaken special abilities are the absolute top geniuses of the entire Blue Planet.

They are the seeds with potential to become Nine Realm Title-Level Martial Artists.

“That level of genius is too distant from us—in Cang Province, no more than five people awaken special abilities each year.”

“Let’s focus on the present—go check our bodies and buy some medicine.”

“Then we’ll join the Elite Class.”

Jiang Tao shook his head.

Lin Qi nodded, still feeling his body ache.

…

10:30 a.m.

Lin Qi opened the door and saw his mother, Fang Huiyi, sitting in the living room, pale as she took medicine; the stifling air made beads of sweat form on her forehead.

“Xiao Qi’s back?”

“Your face…”

Fang Huiyi noticed the faint bruises on Lin Qi’s face and frowned with worry.

“I’m fine—I just did a part-time job…”

Lin Qi smiled, assuring her, then explained about the job.

“This part-time job is great—two thousand yuan per session. Don’t worry about me…”

After a few brief words, Lin Qi returned to his room.

He kicked off his shoes, his toes poking through his socks.

“Guess I need new socks again.”

Lin Qi tossed the soiled socks into the trash, sighing inwardly.

A few minutes later, he finished washing up, returned to his bedroom, and felt the cool breeze from the electric fan.

He opened his backpack and pulled out a jar of ointment.

“Ouch—”

He gritted his teeth, applying the ointment to the bruised areas, rubbing hard until his skin grew warm.

“Good—no serious injuries. Won’t interfere with training, just uncomfortable.”

After finishing, Lin Qi lay on his bed, recalling tonight’s sparring session, making his summary.

…

In the master bedroom on the other side, on the bed.

In the darkness, Fang Huiyi suddenly spoke softly:

“It’s all my fault—if not for me, Xiao Qi wouldn’t have to take on part-time jobs to earn money.”

“Seeing the bruises on his face breaks my heart.”

“To treat my illness, we’ve spent all our savings. Your body hasn’t received enough source energy, and your cultivation has regressed—from Realm Three down to Realm Two.”

“We still owe my brother’s family one million Xiaoguo yuan, and fifty thousand in bank loans.”

“Linlin will be in senior year next year—she’ll need money too. I feel terrible for them.”

“A Zhen, you work yourself to the bone—after paying off loans, buying my medicine, and keeping the household running, you barely have anything left for Xiao Qi’s allowance.”

“I’m sorry, Xiao Qi—for being a mother like me. Still, in about a year, we’ll all be free.”

As Fang Huiyi spoke, her eyes reddened, tears tracing down her cheeks.

“Don’t talk like that.”

Lin Zhen suddenly spoke; in the darkness, his gaze burned brightly as he looked at Fang Huiyi earnestly:

“Though our life is hard, at least our family is still alive—we’re very happy.”

“You don’t know how many people envy us.”

“When disaster beasts came, how many families were shattered? Ours is still together.”

“Your brother has only you as a sister—you two grew up together. Who else would help you if not him?”

“One day at a time—your health will improve.”

“Don’t say those things again.”

!

After hearing this, Fang Huiyi fell silent for a moment, then said: “Alright.”

“I’ve hidden my illness from Xiao Qi—when should I tell him?”

Lin Zhen exhaled, stood up, and pulled back the curtain to gaze at the moon outside:

“Xiao Qi has always been smart—his mind is far more mature than his appearance suggests. He’s probably guessed by now.”

“He was a genius since childhood—even after he started martial arts and stopped standing out.”

“I believe he will astonish everyone someday.”

“I’ll tell him the truth after a while.”

“Mm.”

…

Time slipped by, the entire senior year immersed in a thick atmosphere of martial training.

Many in the class noticed Wu Kang suddenly began frequently correcting students’ stance work and Five Forms Fist.

Then someone realized: the ones he corrected were all those who had submitted application forms.

The realization hit—many regretted it.

If only they’d submitted an application, they too could have received guidance—they felt they’d missed a fortune.

Meanwhile, Lin Qi, with abundant resources and formidable martial talent, surged forward rapidly.

That day, in the martial arts classroom:

“Huh—”

“Puh—”

Lin Qi deepened his breathing, his body burning hot; sweat beads flew off with every violent movement.

The air crackled with his exertion; thick blood surged as tendons bulged.

A pair of tiger claws swept the air with ferocity—he transformed into a tiger, moving with the lethal grace of a predator pouncing on prey.

“Not enough—still a little short.”

Lin Qi kept punching, feeling Tiger Form Fist was within reach of perfection, yet the key eluded him.

White Tiger Emerges from Cave!

Hungry Tiger Pounces on Prey!

White Tiger Offers Claws!

……

He practiced the fist technique over and over again.

Lin Qi’s mind kept replaying the key points of Tiger Form Fist.

He remembered what the Red Emperor had said: practice the fist a million times, and its meaning will reveal itself.

As long as you train, you will eventually comprehend its true essence.

Lin Qi grew increasingly focused, his mind growing ever more alert.

To cultivate the courage of the bones, for bones are the root of courage; courage arises from the bones. If the bones cannot support courage, courage cannot arise.

Stiff neck, glaring eyes, both palms lunging forward, embracing the head to advance through the Five Elements, waist as the master, dantian driving power.

【Under your diligent training, template fusion degree +1%】

【Name: Lin Qi (17)】

【Template: Yang Jian, the Second Son of Heaven】

【Fusion Degree: 1% → 2%】

……

Lin Qi suddenly shuddered; the key points of Tiger Form Fist surfaced in his mind, and his fist technique began to change.

Lunge, leap, settle the hips, qi flowing to the fingertips!

His whole body relaxed, and powerful force erupted from his tiger claws.

“Roar～”

Qi surged into his abdominal cavity, forcing out an involuntary tiger roar.

【You gained new insight into Tiger Form Fist; the technique has broken through to Great Completion; Fist Technique +2%】

【Tiger Form Fist reached Great Completion; your body has been tempered; Qi-Blood Value +0.15】

【Name: Lin Qi (17)】

【Qi-Blood Value: 5.82 → 5.97】

【Fist Technique: Level 1, 89% → 91%】

……

“Huh～”

Lin Qi ended his stance and glanced at the panel, a faint smile tugging at his lips.

“Tiger Form Fist has finally broken through to Great Completion!”

……

(End of Chapter)