[{"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-13":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},2330380,4558,"Chapter 13: Just Slightly Stronger Than You (Requesting Follow Reads)","high-martial-world-getting-strong-by-grinding-er-chapter-13",13,"\u003Cp>Yang Lei glanced sideways at Lin Qi, thinking to himself:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Lin Qi’s family is poor; he can’t afford potions. No matter how well he trains his fundamentals, it’s nearly impossible for his blood qi value to break 6.0.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking of this, he felt a strange sense of superiority.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Huh～”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qi exhaled, then strode quickly to the punch strength tester.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He relaxed his body and felt dozens of eyes locking onto him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet he wasn’t nervous—he had a clear understanding of his own strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qi’s gaze sharpened; he exploded forward, power surging from his feet like a kinetic chain, each segment lifting and transmitting force to his waist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, using his waist to drive the power, his blood qi surged, his body taut as a drawn bow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Tiger Fist’s power pattern demanded instantaneous muscle explosion—his fist became dynamite, detonating the full force of his body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His fist shot out like a cannonball, arcing through the air and slamming into the red target.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Bang!!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With one fierce punch, the target shook violently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the next instant, the tester’s digital screen flashed a string of numbers—“640.5kg!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“640kg?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Someone couldn’t help but gasp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Round-faced Li Shaodong exclaimed: “I remember Lin Qi last semester could only hit 510kg—even less than me. How did he gain over a hundred kilograms in just one summer?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yang Lei’s eyes widened, unable to believe what he saw.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>640kg?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That’s the same as me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Bang bang!!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“643kg!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“646kg!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qi delivered two more punches in succession, each with nearly identical force; after seeing the readings, he smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just enough—slightly above Yang Lei.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Next, test speed!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Kang nodded involuntarily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qi walked slowly to the starting line of the track, before him the infrared speed zone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Swoosh～”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instant, Lin Qi’s back arched like an arrow released from a bow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His leg muscles exploded like gunpowder, stirring a gust of wind—he crossed the finish line’s infrared sensors in a single breath, then slowed to a stop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The speed meter’s screen flickered, displaying data—“14.4m\u002Fs!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Punch strength 646kg, speed 14.4m\u002Fs—definitely broke 6.0 blood qi.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Good, Qi-ge is awesome, just barely above Yang Lei.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From the crowd, Jiang Tao laughed loudly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hahahaha!!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Others smiled upon hearing it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yang Lei’s face turned dark; he sneered: “I just didn’t perform well. Give me another try—I’ll crush him.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qi stared at his results with satisfaction, returned to the crowd, and bumped fists with Jiang Tao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Qi-ge, strong!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I knew you’d have no problem.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Tao grinned and gave a thumbs-up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“After all, we’re going to the elite class together.” Lin Qi smiled, a rare sight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>……\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Jiang Tao!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Here!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As students were called one by one, it was soon Jiang Tao’s turn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Click!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Finally my turn!” Jiang Tao rubbed his hands, stretched his body, and hurried to the punch strength tester, eager to begin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stood about 1.85 meters tall, massive and imposing, with long arms and bronze-toned skin—like a terrifying upright gorilla.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Muscles bulged, veins stood out; he twisted his waist and hips, launching both fists like cannonballs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Bang bang bang!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The target shook violently, then displayed numbers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“814kg!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“815kg!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“816kg!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Damn, Jiang Tao’s progress is insane—each punch better than the last, already over 800 kilograms!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Someone gasped; Lin Qi was startled too.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn’t just him improving—his best friend was advancing rapidly too.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This punch strength had broken 800kg; his blood qi value likely surpassed 8.0.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Tao’s talent was truly impressive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was genuinely happy for Jiang Tao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few minutes later\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Zhu Yuqi, punch strength 879kg!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yu Jing, punch strength 901kg!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Add Jiang Tao, and the top three in class are terrifying—completely on another level from everyone else.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crowd erupted in murmurs, staring at the three in awe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Alright, clear the equipment. Next, test fist techniques.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Those whose names are called, step forward and demonstrate.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the punch strength and speed tests, Wu Kang stood up and said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Zhou Ping!” Zhou Ping stepped forward, bowed, then assumed his stance and lunged—his movements lively, using stillness to control motion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He performed Crane Fist, its style swift and agile, moving like a shuttle through forest, nimble as climbing branches.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After finishing, he looked expectantly at his teacher.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Kang’s face remained expressionless: “Zhou Ping, Good-”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Next!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Ping returned to the crowd, his face grim.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Fist technique level can’t be scored numerically—only divided into four tiers: Excellent, Good, Average, Poor, each with plus or minus.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“To earn Excellent+, you must achieve Great Completion in all Five Animal Forms.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Round-faced Li Shaodong spoke again from the crowd.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That’s too hard—probably fewer than five people in the whole class can do it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the crowd debated, testing continued.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Li Yu’an, Good+!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Cui Chengshan, Good-!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Lu Xingjuan, Excellent-”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As each classmate stepped forward to demonstrate, the Five Animal Forms—Dragon, Tiger, Crane, Monkey, Snake—were all displayed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Kang needed only a few glances to judge each performance, then announced the result coldly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Huh～”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ha～”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yang Lei’s frame was broad, muscles massive, fingers thick; as he swung his fists, wind roared with each motion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His technique was also Tiger Fist—his tiger claws struck like a tiger pouncing down the mountain, stirring powerful gusts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Bang bang bang!!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As his moves flowed with his arms, sharp cracks echoed!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yang Lei, Excellent+!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Kang announced loudly; the tablet screen scrolled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Lei-ge is awesome—blood qi over 6.0, Tiger Fist at Great Completion—he’s definitely getting into the elite class.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Someone flattered him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yang Lei finished his stance, secretly delighted by the praise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Of course—who do you think I am?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lately, during the day, I’ve been receiving guidance from my teacher, and when I get home, our family’s private tutor also gives me one-on-one instruction.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yang Lei grinned boastfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I have to admit, Yang Lei’s got some real skill—but compared to Qi Ge, he’s already lost his edge.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Tao muttered under his breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lin Qi!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Kang announced loudly, then turned curiously toward Lin Qi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m up!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qi finished speaking, stepped out of the crowd, walked to the center under everyone’s gaze, and bowed with clasped fists.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He took a deep breath, his gaze sharpened, and an invisible aura radiated from his body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He then began practicing the Tiger Form Fist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Memories of all the key points of the Tiger Form Fist surfaced in his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the next instant, his gaze changed, and his aura shifted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Power surged from his waist, driving to his fingertips as he struck with tiger claws—fierce, powerful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blood and qi churned like a tiger emerging into the world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sometimes like a tiger descending the mountain, sometimes like an enraged tiger bursting from the forest, sometimes like a starving tiger seizing a lamb…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fierce and sharp, the fist wind howled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Bang! Bang! Bang~~\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each movement produced a crisp crack, like an air cannon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"One hallmark of perfecting the Five Forms Fist is that each technique produces a clear, resonant sound.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Tiger Form Fist has six moves, six distinct cracks—Lin Qi has fully mastered it,\" someone exclaimed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Though Lin Qi is a bit slender, he embodies the spirit of the tiger—he looks utterly different now,\" someone marveled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Lin Qi finished his form, he heard Wu Kang’s surprised voice beside him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Kang stared at Lin Qi, astonished inside:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This kid’s progress is incredible—he’s truly broken through to mastery of the Tiger Form Fist.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He’s fully grasped the spirit of the Tiger Form Fist: heart harboring a tiger, delicately sniffing the rose.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qi had truly given him a great surprise—he’d completely misjudged him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qi smiled in satisfaction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After completing the bow, he turned and walked back into the crowd, fist-bumping Jiang Tao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching Lin Qi’s figure, many felt an inexplicable sense—he seemed different now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Half an hour later\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I declare the minor test officially over. Your scores and rankings will be available in half an hour.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Many of you have made tremendous progress in martial cultivation—I’m pleased.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Entering the elite class marks a new beginning.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Dismissed!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After testing the last student, Wu Kang announced loudly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing Wu Kang’s words, some grew tense, while others bustled about washing up, preparing to return to class and wait for their scores and rankings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Kang himself returned to his office.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This minor test’s results differed significantly from past ones—a completely unexpected person emerged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1388,"2026-06-20T20:27:41.493Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","2bc60f107af66b0965821829fbbc730b984cb3f575ef4d72c9c391199579291d","high-martial-world-getting-strong-by-grinding-er-chapter-14","high-martial-world-getting-strong-by-grinding-er-chapter-12",992,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fhigh-martial-world-getting-strong-by-grinding-er-cover.jpg"]