From the moment the Tiger Soul awakened, I became invincible.

Chapter 2: 3 outer levels and 3 inner levels

These days, Qin Wu has been staying in the small courtyard of the mansion. Although he has the original owner's memories, there are some things that he has not actually experienced, so they are ultimately different.

He is currently in Tai'an City, within the territory of Xuanzhou of the Great Zhou Dynasty.

In this world, martial arts are revered, so martial artists hold an extremely high status.

Martial arts emphasizes external training of muscles, bones, and skin, as well as internal training of breath.

The way of external training is that bones are the trunk, meridians are the nourishment, tendons are the framework, and flesh is the wall.

Although he practiced martial arts for many years in his previous life, the path of martial arts had long been severed, and his true qi had long become an unfathomable legend.

In this world, breaking bricks and splitting stones is nothing more than a trivial matter for a martial arts master.

The owner of Liu's Martial Arts School is said to be a martial arts master.

While he was pondering, Qin Wu had already arrived in front of a magnificent mansion.

The four large, gilded characters of "Liu's Martial Arts School" on the plaque at the entrance are extremely eye-catching, and the sharp strokes of the calligraphy are so striking that one dares not look directly at them.

Before they even got close, shouts could already be heard.

Upon entering the martial arts hall, dozens of disciples were practicing. When Qin Wu walked in, one of the instructors in the courtyard gave a wink to the disciple at the head of the room.

The disciple immediately stepped forward and said:

"What brings you here, sir?"

"My name is Qin Wu. I have come to see the master of the martial arts school to learn the Tiger Subduing Fist."

Upon hearing this, before the disciple could say anything, the martial arts instructor in charge of teaching immediately sneered.

He stopped what he was doing and walked towards Qin Wu.

The other disciples also stopped fighting, and when that disciple passed by, they all lowered their heads, not daring to show the slightest disrespect.

Qin Wu narrowed his eyes slightly; this person's status in the martial arts school must be quite high.

Most importantly, this person is very domineering.

Otherwise, these disciples wouldn't be so terrified.

"Senior Brother."

The disciples who received Qin Wu also lowered their heads.

Seeing the respectful attitude of everyone, Luo Hao, the senior disciple of the martial arts school, smiled with satisfaction.

He walked up to Qin Wu and said calmly:

"Do you know that the Tiger-Taming Fist is the signature technique of my Liu Family Martial Arts School?"

"Of course I know."

Qin Wu replied that if it weren't so, why would he have come to learn?

"Heh~"

Qin Wu's neither humble nor arrogant attitude made Luo Hao feel uncomfortable.

There was no other reason than that all the disciples in the martial arts school treated him with utmost respect.

And this arrogant person in front of him actually dared to look him straight in the eye.

"Who do you think you are, daring to dream of the Tiger-Taming Fist? Do you even know...?"

Before he could finish speaking, a woman's voice interrupted him.

"To learn the Tiger Subduing Fist, one must be a core disciple of my martial arts school. You must first enter the school for three years and pass the tests of character and talent before you can be taught. If you really want to learn, you should honestly enter the school and hone your skills first."

As they were talking, a capable-looking woman of about eighteen or nineteen years old, dressed in a close-fitting outfit, came out.

The moment she appeared, almost everyone's eyes turned to her.

Luo Hao's eyes shone with even more fervor as he looked at her.

"I miss my junior sister."

This is his master's only daughter. She is quite beautiful and is the fairy in the hearts of almost all his disciples. If he could marry Liu Xinnian, he would not only greatly satisfy his vanity, but also gain the entire Liu family martial arts school in the future.

Liu Xinnian nodded to Luo Hao.

She knew her senior brother had feelings for her, but she was still hesitant.

Qin Wu spoke:

"I have come here solely for the Tiger-Taming Fist. I wonder if I may be allowed to meet the master of the school?"

Liu Xinnian glanced at Qin Wu; there were some signs of martial arts training, but not many.

She pouted.

It seems like another guy who doesn't recognize his own limitations, but she didn't refuse, she just said:

"If that's the case, then come with me. But I have to tell you in advance that it won't do you any good to see my father. Even disregarding talent and character, if you want to learn the Tiger Subduing Fist, you have to practice the three external barriers first."

"Refine the skin, refine the bones, then refine the tendons. Once all three are mastered, one can break through the three inner gates, rejuvenate the blood and marrow, nourish the lungs and internal organs, and further cultivate the heart and unblock the meridians."

Qin Wu smiled but did not answer.

Luo Hao chuckled and said:

"Overestimating one's abilities."

After saying that, he turned and left, ignoring them completely.

Qin Wu didn't care.

He didn't think he would have any dealings with this person, and naturally he wouldn't attack someone just because of a stupid passerby's inexplicable taunt.

That's not a carefree life, that's just being stupid.

Of course, if this person comes looking for trouble again in the future, that's another matter.

Qin Wu then followed Liu Xinnian into the hall owner's residence.

The head of the Liu Family Martial Arts School is named Liu Chengchuan. In his youth, he made a name for himself with his iron fists and the Fuhu Fist. Later, he returned to his hometown and opened the Liu Family Martial Arts School.

The moment Qin Wu saw Liu Chengchuan, he felt an immense pressure suddenly descend upon him.

This is the aura emanating from the opponent, who is a martial arts expert.

Liu Chengchuan, who was writing something on the table, looked up and glanced at Qin Wu.

"I heard everything that was being said outside."

Many people want to learn the Tiger-Taming Fist, but only three to five people in the entire martial arts school are qualified to learn it.

In the path of martial arts, one must first strengthen one's muscles and bones and build a solid foundation.

If you are sincere in learning martial arts, the monthly tuition is ten taels of silver. If you master the art of skin tempering within six months, you can formally become my disciple. We can discuss these other matters then. But if you are unrealistic and have unrealistic ambitions, then you may leave on your own.

He shook his head and then ignored Qin Wu.

As a martial artist of the Inner Three Gates, he has no shortage of disciples who fail to recognize their own limitations.

Compared to these, the real trouble comes from that outsider who secretly entered Xuanzhou.

Qin Wu had anticipated Liu Chengchuan's attitude.

It would be strange if Liu Chengchuan were willing to pass on his knowledge.

"Master Liu, I have come here not to become your disciple, but only to make a deal."

These words made the air in the study even colder.

Liu Chengchuan raised his head, his face expressionless.

"You've got quite the nerve. You want to acquire my secret techniques through a trade?"

The Tiger-Taming Fist is his foundation. Even his own disciples will be carefully trained in character before he will consider passing it on.

Take the eldest disciple Luo Hao, for example. He already had enough talent, but he always felt that Luo Hao's temperament was unstable.

So even though he taught the Tiger-Taming Fist, he always held back a bit, especially to an outsider like him.

Qin Wu remained silent, but with a swift movement, he unleashed a Tai Chi stance.

The Qin family has guards, who, although not particularly strong, are all trained in martial arts.

That's why he was able to confirm that things from his previous life weren't entirely ineffective in this world.

Take Tai Chi for example.

"Is this... using slow to defeat fast, using the weak to defeat the strong?"

After just one look, Liu Chengchuan had already grasped the essence of Tai Chi.

Liu Chengchuan watched this unfold, his initial disdain slowly turning into surprise, followed by a look of regret in his eyes.

"Unfortunately, it has spirit but no energy, has origin but no source, as if it is limited by something."

Although he didn't speak, his expression was quite telling.

not enough!

Qin Wu remained silent.

His entire demeanor suddenly shifted from gentle to firm.

Bajiquan!

After finishing his extremely powerful Bajiquan routine, Liu Chengchuan's eyes suddenly brightened.

Both of these styles of kung fu have significant flaws.

But it has been quite inspiring for him and may become an opportunity for him to take another step forward.

Liu Xinnian also looked at Qin Wu in shock.

Did I misjudge it?

She never expected that Qin Wu's boxing skills would be so proficient, as if they had been honed over many years.

only……

Why can't we see that in him?

Looking at Qin Wu's body, which showed little sign of martial arts training, Liu Xinnian fell into self-doubt.

She could never have guessed that this was the result of Qin Wu's decades of hard training in his previous life.

Seeing that Qin Wu had finished performing two sets of punches, Liu Chengchuan frowned slightly, clearly already wavering.

Qin Wu remained silent; this was already his greatest show of sincerity.

Liu Chengchuan's attitude was clear: under normal circumstances, even if he was qualified to practice the Tiger Subduing Fist, he would still have to undergo a test of his character.

But he couldn't possibly waste years here just for the sake of mastering the Tiger-Taming Fist.

After a moment, Liu Chengchuan finally spoke:

"With these two boxing techniques, I can give you a chance. If you can master them in three months, fine. If not, you can either become a disciple and learn from a master or leave."

Qin Wu's lips curled up. Three months... that's plenty of time.

"make a deal!"

Liu Chengchuan shook his head and continued:

"Don't be too happy yet."

Even without testing your character, Nian'er has already told you that to learn the Tiger-Taming Fist, you must first master the three external gates. Once you have made some progress in the three external gates, then come back to me to learn the Tiger-Taming Fist.

After receiving the Tai Chi and Bajiquan manuals from Qin Wu, Liu Chengchuan couldn't wait to send the two men away.

The two walked out of the study. Liu Xinnian looked at Qin Wu curiously and couldn't help but say:

"You don't seem to have much of a martial arts foundation, but those two sets of fist techniques are extremely skillful. How did you manage to do that?"

"Because I'm a genius."

Qin Wu answered calmly.

Upon hearing this, Liu Xinnian rolled her eyes.

"If you don't want to talk about it, that's fine, but mastering the three outer barriers isn't easy."

She looked at Qin Wu with pity and continued:

"If you were to become my disciple, even just for the sake of those two martial arts styles, my father would do everything in his power for you, but now..."

She shook her head and didn't continue.

Seeing the two of them come out, Luo Hao first glanced at Qin Wu, then looked at Liu Xinnian and said with a mocking tone:

"Was this kid kicked out?"

"No," Liu Xinnian shook her head and said.

"My father gave him three months. During this time, his senior brother will guide him through the basics."

"What?"

Luo Hao stared at Qin Wu in shock.

Jealousy surged even more at this moment.

Why should I?!

He was only taught the Tiger Subduing Fist in his third year at the martial arts school, and even now, he has not been able to learn the true essence of the Tiger Subduing Fist.

How did this kid, who's only just started learning, get the qualification to learn the Tiger-Taming Fist?

Jealousy made his expression twist for a moment, but he quickly recovered.

He stared intently at Qin Wu, then let out a cold snort and said:

"Since Master has already agreed, I won't say anything more. But to think you can learn the Tiger-Taming Fist in just three months is simply wishful thinking."

Three months from now, I will personally throw you out.

Qin Wu shook his head and ignored him.

This person is utterly incomprehensible.

If the so-called test of character at Liu's Martial Arts School is something he can pass with this level of effort, then he really needs to re-evaluate Liu's Martial Arts School.

However, it has little to do with him.

His goal, from beginning to end, has only been the Tiger-Taming Fist.

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