5: Chapter 5 A Strange Things Happened Here

At the same time!

Lin Residence.

"Father, Mother, I'm back!"

"Haha, Hao'er is back. Come, let Mother see if you've lost weight," Sun Xiuli said with a smile as she waved him over.

Hearing this, Lin Hao immediately sat down beside Su Xiuli.

"Oh, my son, have you not been eating well at the martial arts hall lately? Why have you become so thin?" Su Xiuli said with great heartache as she looked at her son, who had become slightly thinner and darker.

"It's fine, Mother, this is from my martial arts training!" Lin Hao said with a smile.

Speaking of which, he changed the subject, "By the way, didn't you say you found Big Brother? Where is he?"

Hearing this, Patriarch Lin Tianyang and Su Xiuli's expressions changed in unison, their gazes turning gloomy.

"What's wrong, Mother?" Lin Hao asked in confusion.

"Sigh, your elder brother has severed ties with our family!" Su Xiuli sighed, her eyes slightly red.

"Ah? Severed ties? What on earth happened?" Lin Hao asked, determined to get to the bottom of it.

"It went like this..." Upon hearing his question, Su Xiuli briefly recounted the events.

"Sigh, Big Brother is too thoughtless. How could he sever ties with the family just for a measly slot?" Lin Hao sighed hypocritically.

In reality, he was secretly blooming with joy!

Finally, no one would fight him for the family property.

On the way back, he was still racking his brains on how to kick Lin Feng out of the house.

Unexpectedly, without him even having to lift a finger, Lin Feng had left on his own.

This is truly wonderful.

"Enough, don't mention that little beast anymore!" Patriarch Lin Tianyang's face stiffened as he barked an unhappy rebuke.

Then, he took out that Hall Master Token and handed it to Lin Hao!

"This... is this the token that allows one to directly become a Disciple of the Hall Master?" Lin Hao took the token, ecstatic.

Currently, although he had joined the Badao Martial Arts Hall, he was still only an Outer Sect Disciple!

He could not receive personal guidance from Master Li Badao.

However, with this token, he could smoothly enter Master Li Badao's tutelage and become a Personal Disciple.

His status and benefits would also rise accordingly.

Lin Hao was grinning so widely his mouth almost went crooked.

"Hao'er, we completely offended Lin Feng just to get this token.

Remember, you must Cultivate hard in the martial arts hall from now on and strive to enter the Core Condensation Realm as soon as possible. Then, succeed in the Disciple Selection Contest in a year; do not disappoint us," Patriarch Lin Tianyang warned solemnly.

"Haha, rest assured, Father. As long as I become the Hall Master's Personal Disciple, I definitely have the confidence to succeed in the selection contest a year from now!" Lin Hao said with full confidence, "At that time, I will lead our Lin family to live in a city under the Badao Sect and let our Lin family rise from then on!"

"Haha, it's good that my son has confidence!" Patriarch Lin Tianyang smiled with relief.

Speaking of which, he paused slightly and asked casually, "By the way, Hao'er, what is your current cultivation level?"

"Father, see for yourself!" Lin Hao smiled proudly as his aura surged.

Whoosh...

A majestic aura rapidly spread out.

"Ah? You've already entered the Spirit Gathering Realm Middle Stage?" Feeling the aura emanating from his son, Patriarch Lin Tianyang was both surprised and delighted.

Two months ago, Lin Hao was still in the Spirit Gathering Realm Early Stage!

To think he had advanced again so quickly!

"Haha, Hao'er truly is the dragon of my Lin family; you haven't disappointed us!" Su Xiuli said from the side, ecstatic.

As for the matter of severing ties with her eldest son, Lin Feng, she had long since cast it to the back of her mind.

"By the way, Father, I've come back this time to get some silver!" Lin Hao took the opportunity to say.

"Oh? How much do you need?" Patriarch Lin Tianyang asked.

"Five thousand taels."

"What? Five thousand taels? Why do you need so much?" Patriarch Lin Tianyang was shocked. "Didn't I just give you three thousand taels last time? You've spent it all so quickly?"

"Sigh, Father, you don't understand. To advance to the Spirit Gathering Middle Stage as quickly as possible, I purchased a large number of blood qi pills.

Besides, to thank several Senior Brothers and sisters at the martial arts hall for their guidance, shouldn't I spend some money to treat them to a few meals at the best restaurant in the city?

How could a mere three thousand taels of silver be enough?" Lin Hao said nonchalantly.

"Hao'er is right; three thousand taels is indeed not enough!" Su Xiuli nodded.

"Sigh, fine. Here is five thousand taels, take it!" Although Patriarch Lin Tianyang felt the pinch, he still gritted his teeth, took out a large stack of banknotes, and handed them over.

"Remember, you must spend these five thousand taels sparingly. After all, our Lin family has a large business and high expenses; we can't afford such squandering," Patriarch Lin Tianyang warned loudly!

"Okay, I got it!" Lin Hao tucked away the banknotes and nodded carelessly.

"By the way, Lin Feng now? Has he gone back to those Slums of his?" Lin Hao asked casually.

"No, I heard from the butler that he seems to have joined the Jidao Martial Arts Hall!" Patriarch Lin Tianyang replied.

"Sigh, that Lin Feng is also a fool. With just a mere Inferior Root, he actually thinks about practicing martial arts. Isn't that a waste of money?

With those three thousand taels, wouldn't it be better to go to the countryside, buy more land, and be a wealthy man?" Lin Hao curled his lip in disdain, his eyes full of contempt.

In his view, someone with an Inferior Root like Lin Feng should honestly stay in the Slums and rot.

Going to a martial arts hall to practice is nothing but an embarrassment.

"Mm, Hao'er sees things clearly. Unfortunately, that little beast doesn't have your vision," Patriarch Lin Tianyang deeply agreed.

"Forget it, let's not talk about him. Hao'er, go and rest early. You still have to go to the martial arts hall to practice tomorrow!"

"Okay, Father, Mother, I'm going to rest now!" Lin Hao nodded and quickly turned to leave.

Shortly after!

Lin Hao quietly slipped away through the back door!

Now that he had the silver, how could he possibly sleep?

While practicing today, he had heard from his Senior Brothers that a new top courtesan had arrived at the Hundred Flowers Pavilion in the city.

She was said to be devastatingly beautiful, as lovely as a flower.

Lin Hao had been itching with anticipation for a long time.

With these five thousand taels, he didn't believe he couldn't win her over.

...

The next day.

At the first light of dawn!

The entire Jidao Martial Arts Hall was once again bursting with vitality.

After breakfast, more than thirty Outer Sect Disciples began practicing their fist techniques.

The sounds of their shouts echoed continuously!

Lin Feng, on the other hand, continued his Stance Training.

"Stance Training +1"

"+1"

"+1"

As time passed, the progress bar for Stance Training on the panel increased at a speed visible to the naked eye.

By lunchtime, the progress bar on the panel had reached 76/100.

"Whew!" Lin Feng exhaled a long breath of turbid air, feeling as if his legs were filled with lead, incredibly tired!

But seeing the pleasing progress of his Stance Training, his fatigue instantly vanished.

"At this rate, I'll be able to reach Entry Level in Stance Training this afternoon!" Lin Feng said happily.

Then, he went to the small cafeteria and added an extra serving of vitality soup and a large plate of beef to the basic meal provided by the hall.

After finishing his meal!

Lin Feng continued his Stance Training!

About four hours later!

Boom!

A roar suddenly sounded in Lin Feng's mind.

Then, a familiar panel appeared before his eyes.

"Stance Training, 1/200 (Entry Level)."

"Haha, my Stance Training has finally reached Entry Level!" Lin Feng was overjoyed.

With his Stance Training reaching Entry Level, he now had a presence that was as steady as a pine and as firm as a bell.

His feet's ability to grip the ground had become much more stable.

Scanning the area, he noticed five Disciples not far away still standing motionless, their faces flushed bright red!

Lin Feng leaped down from the stance, and after resting for a moment, he approached Senior Brother Li Qiang!

"Junior Brother Lin, why have you stopped your Stance Training?" Senior Brother Li Qiang asked in surprise.

"Senior Brother Li, my Stance Training has reached Entry Level!" Lin Feng replied.

"Wh... what? What did you just say? Your Stance Training has reached Entry Level?" Hearing this, Senior Brother Li Qiang couldn't help but be greatly shocked.

His voice was so loud that it caused everyone nearby to look over.

"Yes, I just reached Entry Level!" Lin Feng nodded!

"How is this possible? It's only been a mere two days, and you've already reached Entry Level?" Senior Brother Li Qiang still couldn't believe it.

Although Stance Training was simple, reaching Entry Level was not an easy task.

Taking himself as an example, he had a Medium Root, and it had taken him a full six days to successfully reach Entry Level.

As for other Disciples with an Inferior Root, wanting to reach Entry Level without ten days to half a month was wishful thinking.

Even those excellent Inner Sect Disciples had to spend three or four days to reach Entry Level in Stance Training back then.

For Lin Feng, with an Inferior Root, to reach Entry Level in just two days—wasn't this a total fantasy?

"If Senior Brother doesn't believe me, I can show you!" After Lin Feng finished speaking, he quickly struck a pose and began his Stance Training.

Standing as steady as a pine, firm as a bell.

His ability to grip the ground was exceptionally stable.

These were precisely the signs of reaching Entry Level in Stance Training.

"This... this..." Senior Brother Li Qiang's mouth hung open in shock, unable to close it for a long time!

The other Outer Sect Disciples also widened their eyes one by one, looking at Lin Feng as if they had seen a ghost.

The entire Martial Arts Arena instantly fell into a dead silence.

Only the sounds of heavy breathing could be heard here and there.

"What's going on? Why has everyone stopped?" Just then, a majestic voice reached their ears.

Then, Hall Master Su Tongtian stepped through the Inner Courtyard gate and walked over slowly.

"Master!" Everyone hurriedly bowed respectfully upon seeing him.

"Why aren't you all practicing?" Su Tongtian asked in surprise.

"Master, a strange thing has happened here, and I must report it to you!" Senior Brother Li Qiang said loudly.

"Oh? What strange thing?" Su Tongtian asked.

Senior Brother Li Qiang pointed at Lin Feng and said loudly, "Junior Brother Lin Feng only joined the martial arts hall yesterday, and today his Stance Training has already reached Entry Level!"

"Is that so?" Hearing this, Su Tongtian's eyebrows shot up, and his eyes showed surprise.

Then, his gaze fell upon Lin Feng.

After watching for a while, he found that Lin Feng had indeed reached Entry Level in Stance Training, and was even much more stable than the other Disciples, causing the surprise in his eyes to deepen.

"Lin Feng, have you practiced Stance Training before?" Su Tongtian took a step forward and asked loudly!

"No, Master, I only started practicing yesterday!" Lin Feng answered truthfully.

"Haha, it seems that although your root is poor, your comprehension is quite good. Keep it up!" Su Tongtian gave a word of encouragement, took a deep look at Lin Feng, and turned to leave.

He had taken note of this Disciple named Lin Feng!

Of course, whether to focus on cultivating him would depend on Lin Feng's subsequent performance.

"Junior Brother Lin, congratulations on reaching Entry Level in Stance Training so quickly!" Senior Brother Li Qiang smiled and stepped forward, patting Lin Feng on the shoulder as he said loudly, "From now on, you can practice the 'Jidao Fist' with us!"

"Yes, please guide me, Senior Brother!" Lin Feng said modestly.

"Good, let's begin. This Jidao Fist has a total of seven forms. We will proceed in order according to the mnemonic.

The first form, Straight Punch.

The secret to this first form is that the head strikes where the intent falls, following the feet; rising but not yet risen, standing in the center; stepping through the central gate to seize the position, even an immortal would find it hard to defend..."

"Raise your right shoulder a bit more, bend your waist... yes, just like that..."

Under the careful guidance of the Outer Sect's Eldest Senior Brother, Li Qiang, Lin Feng spent about an hour and finally mastered all Seven Forms of Jidao.

Lin Feng glanced at the panel!

[Host: Lin Feng.

Realm: None

Cultivation Technique: Stance Training, 20/200 (Entry Level)

Jidao Fist, 1/1000 (Not yet Entry Level)]

Because Stance Training was the foundation for practicing Jidao Fist!

Therefore, while practicing the fist technique, his Stance Training was also rapidly improving.

With the correction and restoration from the "Martial Dao Divine Connection" destiny, Lin Feng's boxing became smoother and smoother.

"Stance Training +1"

"...+1"

"Jidao Fist +1"

"...+1"