[{"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-69":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},2330436,4558,"Chapter 69: New Goal (Request Follow Reading)","high-martial-world-getting-strong-by-grinding-er-chapter-69",69,"\u003Cp>In the following week, his mother Fang Huiyi frequently took Lin Zhen to the hospital for rehabilitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He received electrotherapy, massage treatments to unblock meridians, and purchased various expensive medicinal drugs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under the medication, as his body gradually improved, Lin Zhen’s complexion grew steadily better.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not only his father, but also his mother Fang Huiyi’s illness was being treated simultaneously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She used up all the expensive medicines she had previously hoarded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The only problem was the money draining away like water—within just a few days, Lin Zhen’s earned 150,000 was completely spent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Lin Qi quickly transferred another 300,000, and if more was needed, he would transfer even more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He still had nearly two million Xiaoguo currency left, more than enough to last him several months.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That day, Chi Qiong Martial Arts Hall\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>B123 Martial Arts Room\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qi’s private martial arts room, where the temperature was maintained at 25°C—the optimal environment for training.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dressed in a loose white martial arts uniform, Lin Qi gripped his spear tightly, muscles bulging and veins taut as he swung it with powerful force.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Chan, clad in a blue combat suit, projected herself silently to observe from a distance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Shuashua~”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Peng~”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the spear pierced the air repeatedly, shadowy streaks formed, stirring up gusts of wind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qi flexed his wrist, making the spear shaft hum; the tip trembled like a venomous snake striking from its hole—precise and swift.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His spear technique flowed like a python coiling around the body, adapting fluidly to every change.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When practicing spear, movements must be slow and full, the body like a bellows filling with qi, expanding and contracting like a tube; the technique twists, wraps, drills, and flips, the person moving with the spear, the spear responding to the person.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The entire execution of the spear technique was utterly fluid, like clouds drifting and water flowing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Through diligent training, your proficiency in the “Shatter Mountain Spear Technique” has increased; Spear Skill +1%】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Through diligent training, your body movement proficiency has increased; Body Movement +1%】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Spear Skill: Second Stage 3% → 4%】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Body Movement: First Stage 95% → 96%】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>……\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Master, it’s time to rest!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Chan suddenly spoke up to remind him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Huh~”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qi lowered his spear, letting sweat stream down his cheeks as he grabbed a prepared functional drink and drank deeply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He nodded silently at the data panel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Since my spear skill broke into the second stage, each 1% increase has become increasingly difficult.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If I keep going like this, reaching a 10% improvement by the final exam will be tough—I need to train harder.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qi gripped his spear and turned to Xiao Chan:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Xiao Chan, record this.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes, Master!” Xiao Chan nodded, projecting a glowing screen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qi stared at the panel, thinking: he had over a month until the final exam—he had to make every moment count.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“My primary goal from now on is the final exam.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“To significantly improve my ranking, I need my blood qi to reach 9.8 and my spear skill to reach Second Stage 10%.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“My goal for the final exam is to rank in the top three of my grade, top thirty in the city, and top one hundred in the province.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Only by achieving this can I greatly increase my chances of upgrading my B-class contract to an A-class one.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“By the end of the final exam, I’ll earn another 1,000 points at the Chi Arena to advance to the Moonlight Rank and claim the event bonus of 3 million.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at the precisely recorded text on the projection panel, Lin Qi nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was his next goal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upgrade to A-class contract. Advance to Moonlight Rank.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only then could he earn more money to improve his family’s living conditions and ensure his martial progress.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could also save enough to treat his father’s arm and his mother’s illness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Huh~”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qi exhaled, rested briefly, then resumed his monotonous training.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>……\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Time slipped by like a white horse passing a crevice; in the blink of an eye, twenty days had passed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Around the world, people still fought against monster invasions, and martial arts students at universities still strained toward the college entrance exam.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chi Qiong Martial Arts Hall, A128 Room\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Peng! Peng!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the spacious center, two figures clad in black protective suits clashed fiercely, one wielding a sword, the other a spear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sword-wielder slashed with wide, forceful strokes; his entire aura was fierce and overwhelming—each cut carried the weight of a thousand jin, as if capable of severing steel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Dang! Dang!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His slashes came in relentless succession, leaving no opening for counterattack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other wielded a white training spear, unleashing fluid, rapid techniques; he raised the spear high and shattered forward with equal ferocity and dominance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One move followed another, the force of each strike transmitted and amplified through the spear’s motion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each strike fell like a mountain collapsing, capable of shattering peaks and breaking earth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Peng! Peng!!” The two clashed with brutal, unyielding force, stirring violent winds through the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qi felt immense power surge through the spear into his arms, numbing them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His body involuntarily staggered backward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Lin Qi, final move—end this!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Fall!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His opponent roared like a tiger, the sound deafening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Soo~”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next instant, he swung his sword with both hands, twisting his waist to channel all his strength from his core into his arms, bringing the blade down in a devastating vertical slash as if splitting the earth itself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Killing Technique—Earth Splitting Slash!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing his opponent unleash the killing technique, Lin Qi planted his feet, lowered his stance, and gathered power; his entire body heated like molten lava, energy exploding outward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he struck with thunderous force, the spear crashing down like a giant axe shattering mountains.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Killing Technique—Shatter Mountain Slash!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both unleashed their killing techniques simultaneously, clashing head-on, neither yielding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Peng!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a thunderous crash, sword met spear, the impact exploding through the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qi felt even greater force slam into his arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His palms burned, his arms swelled and went numb.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both men were flung backward by the shock, retreating over a dozen steps before stopping.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, a voice echoed in both their ears.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Enough!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A tall, muscular man with dark skin and handsome features stepped forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This round is a draw.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Fine, I’ll accept Taozi’s call—a draw.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guo Heng, broad-shouldered and good-looking, removed his helmet, sweat pouring down his face:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Lin Qi, if this were a battlefield and I went all out, I’d win for sure.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qi removed his helmet; steam rose from his body as sweat dripped from the helmet onto the padded floor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing Guo Heng’s words, he only smiled without replying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A battlefield?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No restrictions—no one can say who’d live or die.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The three sat down, drinking functional drinks to rest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Lin Qi, Taozi!” Guo Heng suddenly spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Your progress rates are terrifying.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Especially you, Lin Qi!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guo Heng stared at Lin Qi, his eyes filled with awe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’m third in No. 1 High, tenth in Tianhai City—and yet I barely tied you in direct combat. No one would believe it if I told them.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guo Heng himself dared not speak of this, afraid of being mocked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qi smiled modestly: “Just sparring.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>……\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Returning to his own B123 Martial Arts Room\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qi checked his panel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Name: Lin Qi (17)】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Occupation: Martial Artist】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Template: True Person Yang Jian】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Fusion Rate: 9.3%】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Talent: Stomach Enhancement, Dragon Essence Tiger Vigor】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Martial Art: Hunyuan Stance, Five Forms Fist: Tiger Form, Crane Form, Basic Spear Technique, Shattering Mountain Spear Technique】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Blood Qi: 9.64】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Fist Technique: Second Stage 21%】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Spear Technique: Second Stage 8%】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Body Movement: First Stage 99%】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>……\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at the data on the panel, Lin Qi smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After nearly a month, his strength had improved dramatically.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This month, I’ve used up all the Crimson Blood Ointment and countless Energy Tonics to reach this level.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qi truly understood what it meant to spend money like water.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The money was spent, and the results were worth it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was now very close to ranking among the top three in his class.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And now, less than two weeks remained until the final examination.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>……\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1368,"2026-06-20T20:27:41.493Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","e1a696d8de200d4e6a59ead763412f809c0ce9a7c3615f843704243b1e2b56a1","high-martial-world-getting-strong-by-grinding-er-chapter-70","high-martial-world-getting-strong-by-grinding-er-chapter-68",992,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fhigh-martial-world-getting-strong-by-grinding-er-cover.jpg"]