1: System! ?

Da Xuan Dynasty, Black Rock Mountains, Crimson Flame Sect.

Clang, clang, clang.

In the dark and cold mine vein, the pickaxe struck a protruding part of the mine tunnel, and a piece of Ore fell with a clang.

Han Yi picked up this piece of raw 'fire crystal stone' Ore and put it into the basket beside him.

fire crystal stone, a kind of Ore that can amplify the intensity of flames and increase the success rate of forging weapons.

"Phew, my luck is pretty good today. I finished the task ahead of schedule. fire crystal stones on the outer edge of the mine vein are getting harder and harder to find now."

Han Yi wiped his sweat, lifted the basket, and thought as he walked, "If this continues, I'm afraid I'll have to go deeper into the mine vein."

Outside the mine tunnel, the scorching sun hung high. Han Yi walked on the rugged path, muttering silently in his heart, System. A panel appeared in his mind.

[Name]: Han Yi (16/60)

[Realm]: Skin Refinement Early Stage (25/100)

[Martial Art]: Mountain Shattering Fist (Mortal Grade, Beginner 5/10)

[Origin Energy Value]: 0

Han Yi had been in this world for more than half a year.

On Blue Star, one moment he was smugly celebrating spending money to draw the golden legendary Monster Refining Pot, and the next moment he lost consciousness and became unresponsive. When he woke up, he found himself a refugee with the same name and surname, who had fled due to the city being broken.

Thinking of the wandering and starving life he had half a year ago, Han Yi couldn't help but sigh.

Although Han Yi discovered the panel that appeared in his mind as soon as he arrived in this world, no matter how much effort he put in at the time, the information on the panel did not change at all.

More than a month ago, the refugee tide swept Han Yi to An Yan County, just as the Crimson Flame Sect was recruiting Outer Sect Disciples.

Han Yi's previous body was quite well-built, and he also knew a few characters, so he was favored by the Crimson Flame Sect's steward and became a so-called 'Outer Sect Disciple', which was when things took a turn for the better.

It was true that Han Yi and his group were Outer Sect Disciples, but they were the Mining Disciple with the worst treatment among the Outer Sect Disciples!

Their task was also the most tiring and dirtiest mining task. Although they were called Disciples, they were no different from servants. Even so, it made this group of refugees, including Han Yi, who often didn't know where their next meal would come from, fight tooth and nail for the opportunity.

After all, as long as they could complete the daily mining task, they would have food for the day. Most importantly, as a Mining Disciple, they could practice martial arts!

And the Mountain Shattering Fist was precisely a low-grade martial art issued by the Crimson Flame Sect to facilitate mining for the Mining Disciple.

Although the name Mountain Shattering Fist was overbearing, those in the know understood that this martial art was just a horizontal training martial art, and its only effects were simple replenishment of qi and blood and increased strength.

But after Han Yi started practicing the Mountain Shattering Fist, he was pleasantly surprised to find that the panel had changed. Not only had his Realm become Skin Refinement Early Stage, but most importantly, his lifespan on the original panel was 45 years, and now it had become 60 years, an increase of a full 15 years!

Improving his Realm could increase his lifespan. Practicing martial arts could not only improve his Realm but also give him the ability to protect himself in this era of frequent wars and You causing chaos. A thought couldn't help but emerge in Han Yi's mind, "I must hang on, hang on and develop. I'll definitely grow stronger!"

Just as Han Yi was immersed in a myriad of thoughts, a slightly muffled voice interrupted him.

"Yi-ge'er."

Han Yi turned his head to look and saw Wang Shan, with a look of worry on his face and limping, walking towards him.

"What happened to your leg?" Han Yi was a little surprised. Wang Shan's leg was wrapped in a few pieces of torn cloth, with specks of blood seeping through.

The area near the mine tunnel had already been cleared by the Fire Union Sect. Let alone fierce beasts, even ordinary snakes and insects were rare.

What's more, Wang Shan was around the same age as him, started mining with his batch, and was experienced. How could he suddenly get injured?

"Don't mention it." Wang Shan sighed deeply.

It turned out that the mine tunnel Wang Shan entered today had already been completely dug out by other Mining Disciple. Left with no choice, Wang Shan went deeper into the mine tunnel, unexpectedly falling into a pit and injuring his legs.

"I'm still lucky. Although I couldn't finish today's task, at most I'll just go hungry. I heard," Wang Shan lowered his voice at this point, "that someone in another Mining Camp encountered You deep in the mine tunnel and lost their life! Yi-ge'er, if you ask me, you really can't go deep into the mine tunnel."

Han Yi nodded silently.

There were three Mining Camp near the fire crystal stone mine vein. Each camp was responsible for a different area. The camp Han Yi was in was responsible for the south-facing mine tunnels.

While the two were chatting, they returned to the camp.

Although the Mining Camp wasn't large, it had everything needed. In the center was the task registration office, where Disciples usually submitted their tasks and received meal tickets;

To the right of the registration office were the training ground and the mess hall, and on the other side were several rows of simple wooden houses, which were where the Disciples rested.

Han Yi and Wang Shan came to the registration office and handed over their baskets to the registering Disciple.

"Wang Shan, 40 crystal stones, unqualified, meal ticket halved. Han Yi, qualified."

After hearing this, Wang Shan's already gloomy face became even more troubled.

After receiving their meal tickets, the two left the registration office in silence. Wang Shan slightly cupped his hands towards Han Yi and walked towards the houses.

Han Yi watched Wang Shan's limping figure, feeling silent inside.

Now that fire crystal stones were increasingly hard to find on the outer edge of the mine tunnels, coupled with his leg injury, Wang Shan's future days would likely be even harder. Moreover, if he failed to complete the mining task for three consecutive days, he would be expelled by the Crimson Flame Sect!

He wanted to help Wang Shan, but he himself was like a clay Buddha crossing a river, unable to protect himself.

But Han Yi had no intention of blaming the Crimson Flame Sect. After all, in this chaotic world, being able to give refugees a meal, and even teach them martial arts, the Crimson Flame Sect was already kind enough.

What's more, if he achieved success in cultivation and became a Martial Artist in the Refining Bone Stage or Lianxue Stage, the current situation would naturally be resolved!

Thinking of this, Han Yi's steps towards the training ground quickened slightly.

Training Ground

In the center of the ground stood several worn-out wooden stakes, surrounded by several sets of stone blocks. Two or three Disciples were practicing the Mountain Shattering Fist against the stakes.

Mountain Shattering Fist, as the name suggests, when cultivated to a profound level, breaking mountains and shattering rocks is effortless. The first step of cultivation requires striking wooden stakes to increase the toughness of the skin and flesh around the palms and arms.

Bang, bang!

Han Yi rubbed his red and swollen arms and let out a long breath. This time he was able to strike the wooden stakes more than 1000 times, practicing for a quarter of an hour longer than before, which counted as progress.

[Name]: Han Yi (16/60)

[Realm]: Skin Refinement Early Stage (30/100)

[Martial Art]: Mountain Shattering Fist (Mortal Grade, Beginner 6/10)

[Origin Energy Value]: 0

The instructor who taught them the Mountain Shattering Fist said that striking the wooden stakes 2000 times with full force and having the skin and flesh remain undamaged counted as minor completion of the Mountain Crushing Fist, and breaking a wooden stake with a diameter of more than 10 inches with a single strike represented major completion of the Mountain Crushing Fist.

But now, even with all his strength, Han Yi could only strike the wooden stakes more than 1000 times. Han Yi had also tried to persevere for a while longer, but the next day his arms would be sore and weak, almost preventing him from completing even the mining task.

"Why is this Han Yi working so hard? Mining Disciple should just focus on mining!"

"He's not working hard, he's foolish. He's not an Inner Sect Disciple, so even if he trains to death, the Mountain Crushing Fist won't break through to minor completion..."

The wind rustled, and faint whispers drifted into his ears.

Flowers have a hundred forms, people have a thousand types.

Where there are many people, there is naturally a Jianghu!

In Mining Camp like the one Han Yi was in, there were people who did nothing, people who worked hard to Cultivate like Han Yi, and of course, people who 'lay flat'!

Han Yi didn't look down on 'laying flat'. If he had the chance, he wouldn't want to Cultivate painstakingly either; he also wanted to 'lay flat'. However, the prerequisite for that was to at least have the ability to protect himself in this chaotic era of Martial Dao!

Perhaps Han Yi's hard work in cultivation stimulated these people. A sturdy man suddenly stood up and blocked Han Yi's path.