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Chapter 74 The Way of Sincerity
"Your 'Iron Head Skill' was fortuitously acquired through a chance encounter, allowing you to experience the wonders of power and ignite your ambitions. You diligently honed your skills daily, ultimately reaching a state of mastery!"

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Suddenly, a notification flashed before my eyes.

Familiar memories and brain enhancements came one after another, catching Xia Qing completely off guard.

"How did it suddenly upgrade?"

The jeep returned to the building downstairs, and Xia Qing, who had just gotten out of the car, was somewhat puzzled.

Wasn't Iron Head Kung Fu previously in a daze, not knowing what he wanted?

I just sat here and did nothing, how did I suddenly level up?

"Having tasted the wonders of power for the first time? Or is it that you have a fondness for power and status?"

Xia Qing was full of questions and couldn't figure it out: "But I don't have a position now. Could it be that the company saw that I had been gone for more than half a month and gave me a promotion and a raise?"

To gain power and status, one must first hold a certain position within an organization.

But to put it bluntly, I'm currently unemployed and have absolutely no status or position.

"Could it be that because I demonstrated such great strength this time, the authorities are more optimistic about me after Ling Shuang reported it? They're planning to give me a high-ranking position?"

Xia Qing looked at Ling Shuang, who was still sitting in the driver's seat and sticking her head out to say goodbye, and finally had some guesses in her mind.

In any case, the upgrade of Iron Head's functions, and the clear goals it has set, are all good things.

I got a taste of it.

Since Iron Head Kung Fu was also practiced haphazardly, its first upgrade was similar to usual, except that it was elevated to the level of a power-based martial art.

However, Iron Head Kung Fu is a defensive, clumsy style of kung fu, mainly strengthening the head's defense capabilities, including the skin, bones, and impact resistance.

However, since it is still at the level of ordinary strength, it is impossible to withstand bullets.

The main advantage is that the skin is as tough and elastic as cowhide, and the bones are also more resilient, making it difficult to be injured by ordinary blunt instruments.

Simply put, in the past, being hit by a brick or bumping into something could cause a concussion, but now you can act as a woodpecker and get hurt no matter what.

If combined with the cotton-like body techniques of Tai Chi, it can basically be said to be able to resist most ordinary blunt force traumas.

If you can also wear a helmet or similar protective gear to withstand the penetration of sharp weapons, you can basically avoid most conventional damage.

It's equivalent to having one less fatal weakness, and you no longer have to worry about concussions or being knocked unconscious.

"Ling Shuang, I feel I can handle General Yue's situation on my own. You don't need to send anyone over. Instead, send your men to where they are needed more."

Xia Qing suddenly looked serious and felt a strong sense of duty as she walked towards Ling Shuang's car window.

Since Tie Tou Gong wanted power and position, he felt that he could take this opportunity to try and get a promotion.

Whether it's for the sake of fulfilling his wish or for the sake of the White Dragon Horse, he is bound to have another battle with Yue Wumu.

With the help of a mount and armor, he was quite confident. In fact, there was no need for the authorities to send anyone over; it would be better to strive for a better impression and achievements.

"Uh, that's fine. I'll mention it to the higher-ups, but my word doesn't count."

Ling Shuang was a little surprised that Xia Qing suddenly brought this up. She paused for a moment, but still nodded.

"Okay, that's settled then."

Xia Qing nodded, which also served as a farewell, and went straight home. It was still empty, the lights off, exuding loneliness.

Slightly tipsy, he collapsed onto the sofa.

The enhanced internal organs of the Drunken Fist technique possess extremely strong detoxification and even antidote abilities, and even the slight intoxication that offered some solace seemed to be rapidly dissipating.

He checked his phone and remembered that he had previously neglected Tai Chi.

"In drunken revelry, we wield our weapons to determine who is the best; in a drunken frenzy, we debate the prowess of martial arts. Your Tai Chi Chuan technique... has suddenly attained a divine power: the Way of Sincerity."

This upgrade in Tai Chi was once again due to a sudden enlightenment of a divine power.

Sincerity can lead to foresight.

In short, it allows one to enter a state of extreme focus, ensuring complete concentration during combat, enhancing observation and reaction, and to some extent predicting the opponent's actions.

This can be considered another excellent auxiliary divine power.

Being able to concentrate fully and anticipate actions is never outdated and allows him to unleash his full potential or even exceed expectations at any time.

Even in daily life, the ability to enter a state of focus at any time is something that everyone desires, enough to make all activities such as learning and working twice as effective.

"With this sincere approach, I will certainly not lose to Yue Fei in terms of technique, and my strength can be made up for by Drunken Fist. The only thing I lack now is armor and a mount."

Xia Qing was lost in thought when suddenly a flash of inspiration struck her.

Mount.

This is modern society, so why should we limit ourselves to things like horses?

I ride a motorcycle, isn't that faster than a horse? Isn't its load-bearing capacity stronger than a horse's?
Even a random bicycle can easily bear a load of one or two hundred kilograms, and if you have the physical fitness, you won't have a bad speed.

Using a vehicle as a mount, while it may not allow for the complex maneuvering required to leverage the power of a mount, and its effectiveness in the wild may not be ideal, it is more than sufficient for charging through the city.

"Well, bicycles are too abstract, and cars aren't flexible or convenient enough. We need a heavy motorcycle, which is fast and crash-resistant."

Shaking the abstract image of Zhao Zilong on a bicycle out of her mind, Xia Qing then followed her train of thought and began selecting motorcycles.

However, he soon discovered that there were still some problems.

First, there's the handling. Unlike horses, motorcycles don't work in sync and cooperate automatically. In combat, you need to use both hands to control them, and fighting with one hand can be a disadvantage.

Then there's the issue of center of gravity and stability. Even heavy motorcycles aren't actually that heavy, and their structure makes them easy to be thrown off during a collision, far inferior to horses that can support themselves on all fours and actively adjust their posture.

Of course, these basic issues can all be resolved. Control can be achieved using motion sensing or intelligent technologies, and things like center of gravity stability can also be modified.

"Perfect timing, let's go check on how my armor is coming along."

Perhaps it was just a habitual thought, but when Xia Qing thought about getting equipment, she instinctively wanted to visit Chen Nuonuo's place.

Although motorcycles and scooters shouldn't be considered very relevant, he thought he might as well check on the progress of his custom-made armor, so he skillfully climbed over the balcony into Chen Nuonuo's house.

—Don't ask why we didn't use the door. We've never been through it, so we don't know which one it is. We just know this is the balcony.

It was completely quiet inside this time; there wasn't even the sound of people playing games.

However, the bedroom from last time still had its lights on and the door open.

You can see Chen Nuonuo sitting cross-legged on her bed, with a folding table in front of her and a computer on it, intently drawing something.

(End of this chapter)