[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-longevity-martial-arts-starting-from-inner-core-":3,"chapter-longevity-martial-arts-starting-from-inner-core--longevity-martial-arts-starting-from-inner-core--chapter-25":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Longevity Martial Arts: Starting from Inner Core Skill",{"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},1871470,2478,"Chapter 25 - 25 Tacit Understanding (Seeking follow-up reading, seeking votes!)","longevity-martial-arts-starting-from-inner-core--chapter-25",25,"\u003Cp>Mountain Lord, the king of the mountains, also referred to as a tiger possessing at least the strength of a Third Grade Martial Artist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Sheng was very curious about how Li Peng had made the determination. Can a pile of animal feces really tell you anything?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Grandpa Li, how did you confirm that these traces were left by the Mountain Lord?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Peng stood up, looked at everyone, and said, \"This feces belongs to a tiger. Yun Sheng might not mention it, but the rest of you should be able to confirm it, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wenguang and a few other hunters nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They often ventured into the mountains and were familiar with the feces of every kind of animal, which was very helpful both for finding prey and avoiding fierce beasts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But their experience was insufficient to distinguish between ordinary tiger feces and Mountain Lord feces.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So they all looked at Li Peng with curious eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Peng continued, \"There is a significant difference between the Mountain Lord and an ordinary big cat, and that is the Mountain Lord's digestive ability has undergone a mutation, making their feces extremely 'pure,' with almost no residue. The most obvious sign is the hair in the feces – do you see any hair here?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon inspection, it was indeed so.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A big cat will eat grass to expel indigestible hair and debris from its body, but not the Mountain Lord. The Mountain Lord can directly digest everything, leaving no residue behind.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Sheng had an epiphany; he suddenly remembered some knowledge from his previous life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cats, dogs, and the like would lick their fur, so they eat grass to help expel the hair. Tigers, as feline animals, also have this habit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, the feces that Li Peng had rummaged through showed no signs of hair fibers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Either this tiger did not lick its fur or this tiger had a terrifying ability to digest, and either case proved that this tiger was no ordinary creature.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Combining this with old hunter Li Peng's judgment, it was almost certain that a Mountain Lord was active in the vicinity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now everyone started to be perplexed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Should they continue to move forward or retreat?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Peng looked at Wang Sheng and asked, \"Yun Sheng, can you deal with the Mountain Lord?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Sheng shook his head and said, \"I have never truly faced a Mountain Lord, so I cannot confirm whether I can handle it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had no idea what level of Martial Artist he was now, only that he was many times stronger than when he first began.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But whether he could confront a Mountain Lord, comparable to a Third Grade Martial Artist, he himself had no certainty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After getting this answer, Li Peng thought for a moment and then said, \"Let's retreat, go back to the village. We shouldn't take this risk.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Wang Sheng had been certain he could handle it, Li Peng would have been willing to go forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But since even Wang Sheng was unsure, they had no choice but to retreat. After all, one's life is their own.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing Li Peng's command, the hunters all sighed in relief; in fact, they had wanted to retreat the moment they heard a Mountain Lord might be near.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Sheng felt similarly, as he disliked undertaking uncertain ventures, but unlike the hunters, he felt a tinge of disappointment at the lost opportunity for real combat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, safety was of paramount importance, so he followed Li Peng and the others back the way they came.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the way back, the group moved quickly. After walking for an hour, they began to relax and started talking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Naturally, the topic of conversation was the Mountain Lord they had discussed earlier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Old Li is truly amazing. To be able to distinguish between the Mountain Lord and a big cat just by the feces – my old man never taught me anything like that.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The speaker was Li Wenguang. Up until Li Yongfeng's generation, the family had always been hunters, with a huge wealth of experience passed down from their ancestors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet, he had never learned this sort of thing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Peng glanced at Wenguang and then said, \"What's the use of learning that? Do you think you don't need to avoid it just because it's ordinary tiger feces?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His words silenced all the hunters present.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Indeed, that was the case.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ordinary hunters, even upon seeing ordinary tiger feces, would normally choose to avoid it – no one would go looking for trouble.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, it was enough to recognize it as tiger feces – knowing the exact type was ultimately irrelevant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One could only say it was the clear foresight of an old hunter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The group continued forward, but they had only walked a short distance when a sudden roar burst forth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Roar!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The roar was incredibly loud and seemed very close, causing several hunters to reel from dizziness and even temporary deafness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, a gust of wind attacked them, knocking to the ground those who were already unstable from the dizziness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The only one who managed to remain standing was Wang Sheng, who possessed the strength of a martial artist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked solemnly toward the direction from which the sound had originated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, a massive figure emerged from the bushes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was an enormous tiger, measuring over five meters long, unlike an ordinary tiger. Its limbs showed noticeable muscles, indicating the tiger's tremendous strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What was most striking was the color of the tiger—it was a white tiger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its snow-white fur was intermittently streaked with black patterns, adding a touch of elegance and beauty to its ferocity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But no one present had the mind to appreciate this elegance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Almost simultaneously, Wang Sheng and Li Peng exclaimed two words, \"Mountain Lord!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The might that this strong tiger had just displayed was not something an ordinary tiger could achieve, and the roar that came with a wave of air could only belong to a Mountain Lord with martial artist strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, considering the size.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Over five meters long, its size was almost double that of an average tiger's.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Next to this Mountain Lord, Wang Sheng appeared pitifully small.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The hunters were shivering uncontrollably. How unlucky they were to encounter a Mountain Lord that hadn't appeared in decades on their hunting trip.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Would they even be able to leave alive?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Compared to their fear, Wang Sheng, equipped with martial prowess, was much calmer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Grandpa Li, Uncle Li, you go first, I'll cover our retreat!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was then that everyone remembered they had a martial artist among them, and it seemed there was a glimmer of hope.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Yongfeng, however, was somewhat worried. He knew some of Wang Sheng's capabilities. Could Wang Sheng withstand a Mountain Lord comparable to a Third Grade Martial Artist?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now was not the time for second thoughts, they had to escape quickly, staying would only hinder Wang Sheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yun Sheng, please be extremely careful!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone forcibly steadied their trembling legs and began to retreat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Normally, fierce animals like tigers would attack at the sight of humans turning their backs on them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Sheng was ready for action, yet the Mountain Lord let Li Wenguang and the others leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This behavior confirmed some of Wang Sheng's suspicions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Indeed, this Mountain Lord came specifically for me!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ever since its appearance, the Mountain Lord's gaze had not left him. He had initially thought it was an illusion, but now it was clear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Mountain Lord had been targeting him from the very start!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Roar!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Mountain Lord roared once more, charging toward Wang Sheng like a battle chariot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the battle-hungry Mountain Lord, Wang Sheng seemed to understand something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hidden Weapon, murderous intent arises!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whether it was him, Wang Sheng, or the Mountain Lord, both possessing immense power, deep down, they couldn't suppress the excitement in their hearts!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Man and beast suddenly reached an unspoken agreement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Let the battle begin!\u003C\u002Fp>",1323,"2026-06-10T05:50:27.441Z",1,"novelbin.me","3bff5b444fdcadc8e46380a262d5c3983081171a44f90ff853b37b26a521722c","longevity-martial-arts-starting-from-inner-core--chapter-26","longevity-martial-arts-starting-from-inner-core--chapter-24",1305,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Flongevity-martial-arts-starting-from-inner-core--cover.jpg"]