Travel through a martial arts world and gain a little breakthrough every day.

Lin Feng spent sixteen breakthrough points to upgrade the Crimson Gold Glaze by one level.

The Crimson Gold Glaze reached the third level, increasing its life attribute by sixteen points.

There's more to come after mastering the Wind-Breaking Blade Technique.

Lin Feng spent another ten breakthrough points to upgrade the Wind-Breaking Saber Technique from the Perfect Realm to the next level, increasing his life attribute by ten points.

To Lin Feng's surprise, the final level of the Wind-Breaking Saber Technique was not the Artistic Realm level, but rather called the Ultimate Move.

Its special move is called: Wind-Breaking Sword Slash.

Lin Feng took one last look at the complete attribute panel.

Name: Lin Feng.

Life: 197.

Martial arts:

Six shots from a hunting bow (not up to par) (perfect).

Beast Hunting Fist (Unskilled) (Artistic Level: Heart of the Beast).

Madman's Stick Technique (Unorthodox) (Complete).

Basic swordsmanship (lower level) (perfect).

Golden Bell Cover (Lower Level) (Level of Artistic Conception: Immovable as a Mountain)

Iron Shirt (Lower Level) (Complete).

Thirteen Protectors' Horizontal Training (Lower Level) (Completed).

Traveling a thousand miles in a flash (lower level) (perfect).

Wind-Breaking Blade Technique (Lower Level) (Ultimate Move: Wind-Breaking Draw Slash).

Nourishing the Mind Sword Technique (Superior) (Sixth Level).

Health-preserving sword technique (superior level) (beginner level).

Yin-Yang Sword Technique (Superior) (Beginner).

Purple Moon Heart Sutra (Superior) (Beginner).

Crimson Gold Glaze (Ultimate Skill) (Third Level).

Flying Sword Cloud Piercing Step (Intermediate Level) (Beginner Level).

Breakthrough point: 4

Realm: Refined Flesh (Stone Flesh)

Reaching the level of flesh refinement is considered being a second-rate expert.

There are hardly any second-rate masters in the entire Qinghe County; he can be considered a master in the county town.

After breaking through, Lin Feng tried out the Wind-Breaking Draw Sword Slash.

Lin Feng walked to a tree that was so big that it would take one person to hug it.

Zhang Xiaoyu watched from the side, unsure of what Lin Feng was going to do.

Lin Feng placed his left hand on the hilt of his sword and unleashed the Wind-Breaking Sword Slash.

Zhang Xiaoyu didn't see Lin Feng make any movement at all; in his eyes, Lin Feng's hand remained firmly on the hilt of the knife.

Lin Feng turned to leave, and suddenly a gust of wind blew up beside the tree, which then snapped cleanly in two.

Lin Feng felt that the slash was too fast, as if it had pierced through the air, and even he himself could not see it clearly.

Zhang Xiaoyu's face showed a look of horror.

Only at this moment did he realize that Lin Feng had just made a move.

If that knife were to be slashed at me, I wouldn't even be able to see it, let alone dodge it.

He thought that by practicing the Bloodthirsty Demon Art, his martial arts would advance by leaps and bounds, and he would soon be able to surpass Xiao Feng. Unexpectedly, he was instead left further and further behind.

It seems that Xiao Feng has also had some extraordinary encounters.

Finally, the two brothers each carried a wild boar down the mountain.

Standing on the mountainside, Zhang Xiaoyu looked down at the winding mountain range and the vast plain below, and a surge of lofty ambitions welled up in her heart.

"Xiao Feng, what are your plans?"

Now that we have the skills, shouldn't we do something big?

Lin Feng smiled and said, "Of course! In a few days, the city guards and the government will set up a martial arts arena to recruit people."

With our skills, we brothers are sure to get some kind of official position.

Zhang Xiaoyu smiled and said, "That's exactly what I was thinking too. Sects are the masters of this world, and perhaps we can join a sect in the future."

Zhang Xiaoyu and I were thinking the same thing.

Lin Feng reminded Zhang Xiaoyu, "Your bloodthirsty demonic arts are not tolerated by righteous sects, so you must not expose them."

Zhang Xiaoyu nodded solemnly, "I will be careful."

Lin Feng then thought of Lin Hu and Zhou Haitao.

The two practiced diligently, but since they did not cultivate the Bloodthirsty Demon Art, their cultivation speed was far slower than Zhang Xiaoyu's.

An ordinary person who practices martial arts diligently for a lifetime can only master one or two martial arts techniques.

Lin Feng wanted them both to cultivate the Bloodthirsty Demon Art, but he ultimately didn't do so.

The drawbacks of the Bloodthirsty Demon Art are too great, and it only has the first level.

If Zhang Xiaoyu hadn't been seriously injured, I wouldn't have let him cultivate the Bloodthirsty Demon Art.

Everyone has their own opportunities, and I will provide them with the best conditions for cultivation.

How far they can go on the path of martial arts depends entirely on themselves.

As the two reached the courtyard gate, the wealthy man Ding and his son from across the street also returned.

Master Ding greeted them with a smile, "So, you two young heroes have gone hunting in the mountains again?"

Zhang Xiaoyu replied with a smile, "Yes, sir, have you just finished your business?"

"Yes, the government is about to recruit people, and many martial arts practitioners have flocked to the county town. We need to keep an eye on the restaurant's business."

After exchanging a few pleasantries, the group went their separate ways.

After Mr. Ding and his son closed the courtyard gate.

Ding Yuanwai's son, Young Master Ding, said sarcastically, "Hmph, what young hero? They're just two country bumpkins."

Even though they live in the city, they still have to rely on hunting to make a living.

Madam Ding walked over and said with a sidelong glance, "Isn't that right? The whole family has that nouveau riche, earthy smell."

Today I saw his chubby son wearing a gold brocade robe. It was so tacky!

Young Master Ding said, "They can't bear it and also want to participate in this year's martial arts competition."

"The city guards and the government wouldn't want someone like that."

Master Ding said, "You two should keep quiet. I saw that person getting quite close to Master Li."

Master Li is the brother of the county magistrate, and is one of the most important figures in the city.

He thought highly of that person, believing he must possess some skill.

Young Master Ding said, "I'm sure I'll pass this year's martial arts exam. I plan to work in the yamen (government office). It's more free and easier than being a city guard."

Madam Ding took Ding Gongzi's hand and said with a smile, "My son can definitely do it."

......

the next day.

In jail.

Sun Yu didn't sleep all night; he felt he had been deceived.

The man learned two of his own external martial arts techniques and then disappeared.

They promised to get out on their own after finishing their studies.

He felt he still lacked experience in the ways of the world.

Getting a prisoner released from jail would cost at least a thousand taels of silver.

Why would someone who has already learned martial arts waste money like that?

I should have kept something in reserve and taught it to others later.

Sun Yu leaned against the prison door, looking utterly hopeless, as if his future was bleak.

"Oh dear, I've really met the wrong person. When will this ever end!"

"Forget about participating in this year's martial arts competition, you might starve to death in this prison."

As Sun Yu was complaining, he suddenly saw a man dressed in close-fitting clothes walk in with a jailer.

The person who arrived was none other than Lin Feng.

Lin Feng smiled and clasped his hands in a fist salute, saying, "Sorry to have kept you waiting."

Lin Feng was so eager to break through his martial arts skills that he only remembered this matter this morning.

Lin Feng's image became lofty again in Sun Yu's eyes.

Sun Yu quickly replied, "Not long, not at all."

Lin Feng gestured to the jailer next to him to open the cell door.

The jailer took out a key, opened the cell door, and removed Sun Yu's handcuffs and shackles.

Sun Yu felt completely relaxed.

The jailer said, "You can be released today. In the future, try to do less petty theft."

"sure!"

Sun Yu followed Lin Feng out of the dark and gloomy prison, took a deep breath.

He shielded his eyes from the glaring sunlight, feeling that his future was bright.

It took him a while to adjust to the outside light.

Lin Feng treated him to a big meal at a restaurant, and after the meal, he gave him fifty taels of silver.

"Since we met, it must be fate. Please accept this fifty taels of silver as travel expenses for your journey home."

Sun Yu, who had no money, accepted the gift without hesitation. "Thank you, brother. Since we're destined to meet, why don't you take me in as your little brother?"

"I'll follow you from now on, as long as I have food to eat, that's enough."

Lin Feng didn't know Sun Yu's background and didn't want to take on any more followers, so he politely declined.

The two left the restaurant and went their separate ways.

Sun Yu touched the silver in his pocket and muttered to himself, "Go home?"

I'm all alone, I have no home. I can only wander the world, making the four seas my home.

Sun Yu wandered aimlessly for a while and saw that a fighting arena was being built at the crossroads in the city.

He suddenly realized that his purpose in coming here was to participate in the martial arts competition.

"Let's settle down here. With my martial arts skills, it shouldn't be difficult for me to get a job in the government!"