Stop flattering me, system! I'm about to become a saint!

Chapter 16 Showing off one's limited skills before an expert

"good!"

"OK!"

Pang Jianxiong repeatedly praised Yang Song, looking at him as if he were looking at a rare treasure.

"I really should have let you enter the martial arts academy sooner, even just for half a month, it would have greatly improved your strength."

It's a pity I lacked the ability to judge people, causing you to miss out on so much valuable time.

Speaking of these things, Pang Jianxiong's words were full of regret.

Yang Song quickly bowed and said earnestly, "You flatter me, sir. I used to be stubborn and old-fashioned, and I was not good enough to enter the martial arts academy."

Besides, I haven't been idle for the past two weeks. After my shifts each day, I've been diligently studying and practicing at home, so I haven't wasted any time.

Pang Jianxiong gently shook his head: "If you practice at home, you can only practice for an hour or two. Without a good teacher to guide you or any medicine to help you, the improvement in your strength will be negligible. How can it be as fast as practicing at the martial arts academy?"

[Like a frog in a well, he has a limited view of the sky, yet he loves to boast and talk big.]

Pang Jianxiong was kicked out of the Zhenwu Sect, and he is not pitiful at all. He deserves his fate.

Lacking in intelligence and talent, yet insisting on grand pronouncements, is utterly absurd and laughable!

[Reward: Seven days of cultivation points]

The system started to get angry again. Yang Song listened to its furious voice and said, "Sir, I will work harder in the future and make up for the time I wasted."

Pang Jianxiong nodded slightly. He saw that Yang Song's clothes were soaked with sweat, and he knew that Yang Song had worked very hard today.

"Yang Song, what is your cultivation level now?"

"Late stage of body tempering."

Yang Song did not hide anything and answered truthfully.

If he conceals his strength, how will he obtain the cultivation technique?

"Um?"

Pang Jianxiong was quite surprised: "I remember half a month ago, your physique was barely at the mid-stage of Body Tempering. How could you have improved so quickly?"

Yang Song said, "I often hunt in the mountains. When I'm hungry, I pick wild fruits to fill my stomach. Perhaps one or two of those wild fruits are rare and precious, and their medicinal properties have not dissipated and have settled into my flesh and bones."

"Now that I'm practicing diligently every day, the effects of the medicine are gradually dissipating?"

Pang Jianxiong looked thoughtful; this seemed to make some sense.

He changed the subject, saying, "The Dragon Claw Hand technique you just used had a few moves where the force wasn't applied correctly, like this move where you dislocate tendons and bones..."

Pang Jianxiong gave detailed instructions, explaining the tricks of generating energy while demonstrating the moves.

[Trying to teach a fish to swim is like showing off your limited skills; you don't know your own limitations!]

Even if the founder of the Dragon Claw Hand were to be resurrected, he would still have to kowtow to you and become your disciple, and learn the Dragon Claw Hand again.

How dare Pang Jianxiong, with his meager skills, show off in front of you?

Trying to attract attention only makes one a laughingstock!

[Reward: Nine Heavens Power]

After a long while, Pang Jianxiong explained each move of "Dragon Claw Hand" in detail.

He looked at Yang Song with anticipation and said, "Now, demonstrate this martial art again, and I'll see if there are any changes."

"Yes."

Yang Song assumed a fighting stance, and suddenly all his strength was twisted into one, flowing into his arms.

He moved swiftly, his claws flashing, and wherever his fingertips passed, a strong wind surged, accompanied by bursts of shrieking sounds.

"Such high comprehension!"

Pang Jianxiong nodded repeatedly, his face beaming with delight.

He only explained it once, but Yang Song firmly remembered the key tips.

Although the Dragon Claw Hand technique he used was still somewhat clumsy, it was a significant improvement over the previous move.

The force penetrates to the fingertips, and a single grab or tear is quite powerful, truly showing that one has entered the realm of this martial art!

When Yang Song unleashed his final move, Pang Jianxiong couldn't help but clap his hands.

"Okay, very good."

Pang Jianxiong couldn't help but sigh, "If Liu Changsheng hadn't made a scene at Xiangmanlou today, I would have missed a martial arts genius. I really should prepare a generous gift and visit this kid at Cangying Martial Arts School."

Yang Songqian laughed.

"Yang Song, the Dragon Claw Hand is my family's martial art. You must practice it diligently in the future and never tarnish the reputation of my Pang family."

Yang Song's expression turned solemn: "My lord, from now on I will work hard every day and will never slack off for a moment!"

Pang Jianxiong nodded slightly, then looked at the group of teenagers: "How much of the 'Dragon Claw Hand' technique I just used, did you remember?"

The teenagers exchanged glances.

Some say two moves, some say three moves, some say four moves, while others are filled with confusion and haven't remembered anything.

Pang Jianxiong shook his head secretly. It was understandable that he hadn't memorized the "Dragon Claw Hand" technique from the first time he used it.

The second time, I broke down each move one by one, talking myself hoarse, and even then, some people still hadn't memorized all the moves?

"Li Liang, how much of it did you remember?"

Sun Tao suddenly asked a question.

Hearing someone call his name, Li Liang immediately jumped up.

He pursed his lips and said cautiously, "I...I've memorized it all."

"Oh?"

Pang Jianxiong exclaimed in surprise, first glancing at Li Liang, then shifting his gaze to Sun Tao.

Sun Tao explained, "Li Liang's talent is also quite good. In this martial arts academy, he can be said to be second only to Yang Song."

"Oh?"

Pang Jianxiong was even more surprised; he had actually picked up two geniuses today?

"Li Liang, come to the training ground and show me the Dragon Claw Hand technique."

Li Liang's heart skipped a beat, and his body began to tremble involuntarily.

Pang Jianxiong exuded an air of authority that came from someone who had long held a high position. As a poor boy from a blacksmithing family, he had never experienced such a scene before. His heart was pounding in his chest, and he was so nervous that he was sweating profusely.

"Li Liang, don't be afraid."

Sun Tao noticed Li Liang's panic and reassured him, "No matter how well you use the Dragon Claw Hand technique, no one will blame you. Be bold."

"yes!"

Li Liang shouted at the top of his lungs, and immediately felt all eyes on him. His face instantly burned as hot as a burning coal.

He walked to the center of the training ground with his head down, just about to get into position to unleash the "Dragon Claw Hand" when Pang Jianxiong's voice rang out.

"Li Liang, head up, chest out!"

"yes!"

Li Liang readily obeyed and did as ordered.

Pang Jianxiong looked at him with a smile, his eyes showing no blame but rather a hint of appreciation.

He said earnestly, "A martial artist must first cultivate his mind. Even if Mount Tai collapses before you, you must remain calm. If your mind is in chaos, weaknesses will naturally arise. How will you fight others in the future?"

Li Liang clenched his teeth, perhaps because he had been disciplined by his older brother since childhood, and he had a deep-seated fear in his bones.

He can remain calm and composed when facing ordinary people, but once he sees someone with an extraordinary presence, his confidence falters and his posture softens unconsciously.

He glanced at Yang Song beside Pang Jianxiong. Yang Song was handsome, extraordinary, calm and composed, and elegant and unrestrained. The noble air he exuded from within made him extremely envious.

If he could learn even a fraction of it, even just a little bit of its essence, it would be enough to transform him completely.

Who in this world doesn't want to learn how to become an immortal?

But Li Liang is just an ordinary person, how could he possibly learn your extraordinary and refined demeanor?

Even capturing a fraction of your essence would be an impossible task for him.

[Reward: Five days' worth of cultivation points]