parentshiftbook Chapter 6: Enlightenment and Becoming an Apprentice
Chapter 6: Enlightenment and Becoming an Apprentice
Early noon.
Beside the training ground.
A notification panel appeared before Lin Zhou's eyes.
[Check-in successful]
[Gained a Level 1 aptitude boost]
[Level 1 Comprehension Enhancement: Increases one's comprehension, accelerating the efficiency of cultivating techniques.]
Replace the entry; comprehension level increased.
Lin Zhou's eyes lit up when he saw the keywords that appeared today.
This entry improves comprehension, that's good.
If, at this crucial moment, one can surpass others in the understanding of White Grass Fist and catch Master Liang's eye, one will surely reap considerable benefits.
[Entry Slot: Level 1 Comprehension Boost]
The effect activates the moment the attribute is attached.
Lin Zhou, who was practicing boxing, suddenly gained some new insights into the White Grass Fist techniques, and now he also had his own understanding of some of the tips that Master Liang had mentioned before.
When practicing White Grass Fist, the points at which to exert force have become increasingly integrated and consistent.
After practicing the White Grass Fist again, I immediately felt my whole body heat up.
It was as if a switch had been flipped in my body; I no longer felt the discomfort I had experienced when practicing White Grass Fist, and the swelling and soreness in my limbs had also improved.
"Good lad."
"You've grasped the knack of generating power so quickly."
"Try it again."
At this moment, Liang Jingchun walked up to Lin Zhou's side without anyone noticing, looking Lin Zhou up and down with admiration in his eyes.
Having taught boxing techniques in this Pharmacist Hall for so many years, Lin Zhou's talent is among the best.
The last person with such talent only took three years to go from skin refining to bone forging.
Now, he has reached the pinnacle of Bone Forging, and is only one step away from advancing to Meridian Opening. Such a skilled fighter is now a backbone of their Medicine King Gang. As one of the deputy hall masters of the outer hall, his status is much higher than that of him, the instructor of the boxing.
Martial arts training involves three steps: skin refining, bone forging, and meridian opening. Each step is already extremely difficult for those who practice martial arts. As for the higher-level Qi Masters, each one of them is a remarkable figure in Taihu County.
Every martial arts master needs not only to spend a lot of money, but also to have enough talent.
In Liang Jingchun's view, Lin Zhou, who had grasped the secret of exerting force in just one morning and two hours, was a martial arts seed with enough talent, and his future achievements would at least be those of a master of meridian opening.
Those skilled in bone forging can participate in the martial arts examination and obtain the status of a martial arts scholar.
As for martial arts examination candidates, only those with a meridian-opening ability or above are qualified.
However, now that the State of Chu and the major sects jointly govern the world, local martial arts sects have developed over thousands of years. In the eyes of the people of counties, prefectures, and states, disciples of martial arts sects are much more important than those with martial arts degrees.
"Yes, Master Liang."
Lin Zhou saw the appreciation in Liang Jingchun's eyes and knew that this was due to the improved understanding of the entry.
I never expected that after mastering the correct technique for generating power, the effect of performing the White Grass Fist could be so different.
Immediately, Lin Zhou practiced the Hundred Herbs Fist again, incorporating all the techniques for generating power into it. Every move was fluid and graceful, making for an excellent viewing experience.
at this time.
Many of the older apprentices around the training ground also gathered around.
"Has this newcomer grasped the secrets of generating power in the White Grass Fist?"
"It's only been a few hours, and this newcomer's talent is truly astonishing!"
"Who says otherwise? When have you ever seen Master Liang pay so much attention to someone, making this newcomer practice boxing in front of him several times?"
"When did you master the first trick of generating power?"
"Three, three months."
"Sigh, I've had two and a half months, which is already pretty good."
"And this newcomer has only been here for a few hours."
"I don't even want to think about it!"
"Does anyone know this new guy's name?"
...
At this moment, the old apprentices who gathered around, after inquiring and learning that Lin Zhou had grasped the secret of exerting force, were all surprised. Everyone's secret of exerting force is slightly different, and one has to adjust it to suit oneself best.
Without talent, it might take six months or even a year to grasp it.
If you haven't even mastered the basics of White Grass Fist, you can basically say goodbye to the pharmacist exam.
It can be said that all the pharmacists in the Medicine King Gang must have some basic martial arts skills. After all, there are many gangs in Taihu County, and if a fight breaks out between them, it is easy to get involved.
The pharmacist knows some martial arts techniques, which allows him to understand martial artists more thoroughly when treating them.
While the older apprentices around him were gossiping, Lin Zhou had already finished practicing the White Grass Fist once. He felt hot all over and his steps were a little unsteady. He realized that his body was still too weak, having only eaten a few full meals in a few days.
Snapped!
Just as Lin Zhou staggered and was about to fall, a large, broad hand landed on his shoulder, stabilizing him.
"Hahaha!"
"good!"
"His talent is quite good."
"Young man, would you be willing to become my disciple?"
Liang Jingchun's eyes lit up.
Such disciples who are destined to achieve the "open meridian" are extremely rare and hard to come by!
If other boxers find out, they will definitely want to take him as their disciple.
"Teacher, your disciple is willing!"
Lin Zhou hurriedly bowed and spoke with sincerity and force.
Become!
With the help of this entry, I can definitely become a martial arts genius.
"good!"
"Come, follow me."
"Your body is too weak. Let me help you recover. I'll ask for leave for you from the afternoon pharmacist theory class."
"It's not too late to study tomorrow when you feel better."
"With your talent and comprehension, learning to identify herbs like a pharmacist will definitely not be difficult for you."
Liang Jingchun led Lin Zhou straight away from the martial arts arena.
He left behind his old apprentices, who were now gossiping amongst themselves.
"Master Liang has taken that newcomer as his apprentice."
"It's so frustrating to compare yourself to others!"
"Why don't I have such good luck? I heard that Master Liang's previous apprentice is now a deputy hall master in our Medicine King Gang."
"With the deputy hall master and Master Liang backing him up within the gang, even if this new pharmacist apprentice fails the pharmacist exam in the future, he can still stay in the gang and thrive."
"If I could become Master Liang's personal apprentice, I could probably marry any rich girl."
Many of the older apprentices made no attempt to hide their envy, and many others were quite jealous, wondering why they weren't the ones with such talent.
...
Lin Zhou followed Liang Jingchun through several courtyards and corridors until they arrived at a small courtyard. This courtyard was much larger than the one belonging to Steward Sun Sheng. Several iron mannequins were placed in the courtyard, and a few rows of green bamboo were planted in one corner.
As soon as he entered the main room, he saw a table full of food, and the air was filled with the aroma of the food, which made Lin Zhou's mouth water.
"Master Liang, the dishes have been delivered."
"I'll head back to the kitchen now."
A gray-clad servant waiting inside bowed respectfully and spoke.
"etc."
"Go back and tell the kitchen to prepare a bowl of Qi and Blood Soup immediately, and put the cost on my tab."
Liang Jingchun gave the order.
"Yes, Master Liang, I'll go and deliver the message right away."
The gray-clad servant bowed and finished speaking, then turned and hurriedly left without saying another word.