[{"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-22":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},2330389,4558,"Chapter 22: He","high-martial-world-getting-strong-by-grinding-er-chapter-22",22,"\u003Cp>Mom Fang Huiyi sat on the sofa, enjoying the cool breeze that gently stirred her hair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dad Lin Zhen, unlike his usual self, wasn’t drenched in sweat clinging to the fan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The air was filled with a quiet, peaceful energy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qi watched this scene and felt glad inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>During lunch break, he bought two air conditioners online for 3,800 yuan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was left with only a thousand yuan for food, but he didn’t regret it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Xiao Qi, you can’t spend all your scholarship money on air conditioners—you still need resources for yourself!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mom Fang Huiyi shook her head, scolding Lin Qi for spending recklessly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qi sat down and explained:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Mom and Dad, you don’t need to worry about this.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ve already purchased plenty of resources, and I’ve applied for a third-tier Genius Loan.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The money will be disbursed in a few days.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“As for the air conditioners, buying them sooner lets you enjoy them sooner.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Don’t feel burdened—this is just the beginning. Our family’s life will only get better.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few minutes later\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having convinced his parents, Lin Qi returned to his bedroom; the cool air from the living room’s air conditioner had already filled the room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Having an air conditioner really is comfortable!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a sigh, he set down his backpack, swallowed a Blood-Qi capsule, and resumed standing Zhuang .\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He’d come home an hour early today—he still needed extra practice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ve finally done something for my family.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Solving one of his family’s problems filled Lin Qi with renewed motivation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Since childhood, my parents have always been the ones giving—while I’ve never done anything for this family.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“They’ve worked too hard, sacrificed too much for me.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Now, at last, I can help.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a reincarnated soul, Lin Qi knew his parents hadn’t told him about their situation, fearing it would affect his studies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he’d pieced together the truth from various clues.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The family owed his uncle a large sum, and had taken out a massive loan—his father hadn’t told him, but it was certainly no small amount.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mom Fang Huiyi’s illness was worsening, requiring even more money.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their income no longer covered their expenses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortunately, his Genius Loan application was about to be approved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was just the beginning—he’d earn far more in the future.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After years of effort, it was time for him to shoulder this family’s burden.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though under immense external pressure, Lin Qi possessed powerful motivation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“My near-term goal is clear: once the Genius Loan comes through, I’ll focus entirely on raising my Blood-Qi and spear technique.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“In the Tianhai City Joint Monthly Exam, I’ll rank among the top thirty in second-year, and earn an independent Martial Arts Room.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“My long-term goal is to keep climbing the rankings, showcase my talent, apply for more Genius Loans, repay the family’s debts, and cure Mom Fang Huiyi.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After clarifying his goals, Lin Qi threw himself fully into standing Zhuang .\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bureau of Martial Arts Education\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a massive square building, entirely blue and white, with multiple levels connected by sleek curved lines, creating a dynamic aesthetic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In one modern office within the building, walls were covered with martial arts images of swords, spears, and daggers, while holographic projections floated in the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two figures, separated into different zones, slid their fingers, causing the floating data tables to shift continuously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Another year of senior class—time to get busy. As expected, we’re stuck working overtime.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The number of Genius Loan applications is huge—this affects every martial arts student’s future; we can’t afford to delay reviewing them.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Tianhai No.2 High, Chen Zichuan and Lin Qi applying for second-tier Genius Loan? Pure fantasy.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A woman in her twenties, with flawless makeup, kept complaining as she worked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She suddenly spotted two applications and couldn’t help speaking up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Tianhai No.2 High, ranked forty-something in grade—still trying for second-tier? Too ambitious. Jiang Zhiguang always inflates the ratings. This one’s at most third-tier.” She sneered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nearby, a male colleague pulled up the documents to check.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>According to Bureau regulations, third-tier to second-tier applications were decided by ordinary staff in pairs, mutually supervising each other.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Final results were then reviewed by superiors—usually just a formality.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>First-tier and Special-tier applications required direct review by leadership.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man now saw the two applications and carefully read through the materials.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Chen Zichuan’s third-tier rating is fine, but this Lin Qi student shows real potential.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Improving from outside the top fifty to within it is rare.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The female colleague shook her head firmly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I disagree. Even with this rapid improvement, he’s still only in the top fifty.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“And why improve now—right when applying? He’s clearly been hiding his strength. I’m sticking to the rules: no approval beyond third-tier.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though her reasoning had merit, the male colleague subconsciously felt Lin Qi was genuinely talented.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But according to regulations, approving third-tier was perfectly acceptable—doing more invited mistakes; doing nothing meant no errors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking this, he said nothing more and marked his decision.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moments later, in a separate office, the supervisor—a stout, slightly overweight middle-aged man—was busy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He glanced briefly at the application results and stamped them approved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Time in senior year flew fast; a week passed in the blink of an eye.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Entering the Elite Class, many felt the heavy pressure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially in martial arts—everyone was a top performer in their class, and the fierce competition drove many to train harder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That noon, after lunch\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qi was in Jiang Tao’s Martial Arts Room—a spacious two-hundred-square-meter space.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The floor was padded, the walls fitted with wardrobes, weapon chests, foldable beds, water dispensers...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was also a private bathroom and washing machine—living there was entirely feasible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After lunch, it was normally nap time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now, some students used even nap time for training.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qi and Jiang Tao had planned to rest too—until they saw Chen Zichuan still training in the Martial Arts Classroom at noon, and joined him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From three daily sessions, they increased to four.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Huh~”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After standing Zhuang  for over ten minutes, Lin Qi rose, swallowed a Blood-Qi capsule, then lifted his spear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Mantra: Mountain-Shattering Method—Spear Motion Like Thunder, Power to Break a Thousand Jun, Fierce and Fearless.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The Mountain-Shattering Spear Art carries the momentum of thunder, immense strength—when practiced, one must embody fierce, fearless energy.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qi rooted his stance, eyes focused and resolute, swinging the spear with a whistling wind, its tip gleaming coldly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He thrust sharply—the spear shot forward like lightning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qi repeated the Mountain-Shattering Spear Form endlessly, visualizing its key points in his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Spin-Through, Leap-Air, Cross-Block, Rapid Advance...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn’t know how many times he’d practiced—his arms ached, trembled—but his spear technique grew sharper.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Simultaneously, his body burned hot, Blood-Qi surged, opening his joints.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Through arduous training, your Blood-Qi has improved. Blood-Qi +0.1】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Through continuous training, your proficiency in Mountain-Shattering Spear Art has increased. Spear Skill +2%】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Through continuous training, your body movement has improved. Body Movement +2%】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Blood-Qi: 6.4 → 6.5】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Spear Skill: First Stage 71% → 77%】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Body Movement: First Stage 60% → 68%】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Huh~”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qi ended his stance, gazing at the panel’s data with deep reflection.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In just one week, his progress was rapid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His Blood-Qi had risen by a full 0.3.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His Spear Skill had jumped from 60% to 77% in one go.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His body movement has also improved by about 10%.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The rate of progress is terrifyingly fast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Teacher Zhang Cheng said that during the initial period after learning a Black Iron-level secret technique, realm advancement is fastest—the better your foundation, the faster you improve.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Once you pass this phase, the speed will slow down. I’ve already felt the sensation of rapid advancement.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qi put down the spear, pain radiating through his hands; his palm, covered in calluses, was now crisscrossed with bloody scratches.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Improving spear technique wasn’t without cost—prolonged training had once again worn through the skin of his palms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qi washed his hands with practiced ease, then took out ointment and rubbed it onto his palms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ouch~\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The burning pain made his face twitch slightly; finally, he wrapped his hands in bandages and waited for automatic healing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother Qi, this week has been exhausting, but the improvement is huge.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Tao had also finished training and sat nearby, wiping sweat and drinking a functional beverage; the strong stench of sweat filled the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Teacher Zhang Cheng is definitely better than 'Wu De'—not only is his teaching ability strong, but he’s also willing to guide us.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qi nodded; after a week, they had gained some understanding of Zhang Cheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No wonder he could serve as the martial arts instructor for the elite class—his teaching ability was truly exceptional.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, it’s time for class. Remember to drink some coffee, or you’ll get sleepy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qi warned, then dragged his weary body to wash up before heading to class.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1472,"2026-06-20T20:27:41.493Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","381daf5b147e4721bc95150b0f2156de9ecee697cb93a4a12460eacbf9264aa4","high-martial-world-getting-strong-by-grinding-er-chapter-23","high-martial-world-getting-strong-by-grinding-er-chapter-21",992,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fhigh-martial-world-getting-strong-by-grinding-er-cover.jpg"]