Chapter 8: Chi Qiong Martial Arts Hall
Beep!
Lin Qi scanned the items in his hands one by one at the checkout machine.
"Total payment is 2525 Xia Country Yuan!"
Lin Qi packed the items into his backpack and walked out of the Chi Qiong Martial Arts Supermarket, his heart aching from the expense.
Of the remaining three thousand yuan, less than 500 was left in an instant, and this was all for his food expenses.
"These Qi and Blood capsules and potions are enough for me to take a gamble."
"And Taozi, I hope he can find a reliable part-time job," Lin Qi thought.
...
In the evening, in the martial arts classroom.
After the evening self-study session ended, many students would continue to practice martial arts, beginning the third training session of the day.
Morning, noon, and night, three training sessions a day.
Lin Qi, wearing his martial arts uniform, took out the Qi and Blood capsules he had bought in the afternoon from his backpack, squeezed one out and swallowed it, then paired it with a Qi and Blood potion.
The taste was mediocre.
Hooo~
A moment later, the Qi and Blood capsule and potion took effect simultaneously. Lin Qi felt his body begin to heat up, and his stomach felt like a furnace starting to burn.
"Time to start training!"
An hour later.
Bang! Bang!!
The two-meter-tall, thick training post spun continuously as two tiger claws struck it repeatedly, the powerful force causing it to constantly emit resounding thuds.
Lin Qi brandished his claws, his legs rooted to the ground, as stable as a boulder. His hands were hooked into claws, his whole body was red, and he was drenched in sweat.
Qi and Blood spread throughout his body. He brandished his fist technique, striking the training post with a serious expression.
The training post was covered with a layer of special material that could absorb force and reduce damage.
Feeling the transmission of force, Lin Qi frantically executed his fist technique while carefully observing the changes in the training post and the direction the force was transferred.
Using his waist to generate power, his muscles suddenly exploded under the stimulation of his Qi and Blood, the force extending to his fingertips.
Bang! Bang!
With the collision of the tiger claws and the training post, the force was transmitted through his arms to his body, constantly vibrating.
The Qi and Blood coursed through his body, rapidly tempering his muscles under the vibrations.
Lin Qi's brain was working frantically, the various key points of the Tiger Form Fist flashing through his mind.
[During intense exercise, your Qi and Blood value has seen a significant increase. Qi and Blood +0.02!]
[You have gained new insight into the Tiger Form Fist. Fist Technique +0.1%]
"..."
Notifications continuously popped up on the panel. His Qi and Blood value and Tiger Form Fist had both improved to varying degrees.
[Name: Lin Qi (17)]
[Template: Erlang Shen · Yang Jian (Fusion Rate 1%)]
[Qi and Blood Value: 5.63 → 5.69]
[Fist Technique: First-Order 85% → 85.3%]
[...]
Hooo~
Lin Qi retracted his fists and exhaled, feeling the strands of heat in his body transform into endless power.
"As expected of the Qi and Blood potion, the effect is great. Training after taking it, my efficiency has skyrocketed, and my Qi and Blood value is increasing especially fast."
"With enough Qi and Blood capsules, my Qi and Blood value can definitely break through 6.0 before the test!"
Lin Qi felt that the future was promising.
...
On the evening of September 3rd, the weather was not as hot as during the day, but it was still sultry.
Lin Qi and Jiang Tao stood side by side at the entrance of a huge building. Under the night sky, white lights illuminated it brightly.
"Qi-ge, we're in luck. Yesterday I found a well-paying part-time job."
"Being a sparring partner, 1000 Xia Country Yuan per hour."
Jiang Tao explained from the side. Lin Qi was startled when he heard this; this price was not bad at all.
"To be able to set the location here, it seems it's not a scam," Lin Qi nodded.
It was the sweltering heat of August, and their sweat-soaked T-shirts clung to their skin, emitting waves of a sweaty smell.
The transparent glass doors opened, and a blast of cold air rushed towards their sweltering bodies, dispelling the heat.
It was refreshingly cool to the core, and they both felt invigorated.
On the wall of the huge building was a giant red flame logo, and below it were embedded five large characters:
"Chi Qiong Martial Arts Hall!"
"The Chi Qiong Martial Arts Hall, affiliated with the Chi Qiong Group, was founded 30 years ago by the world's strongest expert, who was also the first Ninth-Realm Titled Martial Artist—the Red Emperor."
"The Chi Qiong Martial Arts Hall is also one of the most powerful martial arts halls in Xia Country."
"Branches are built in every city. The people who can enter and afford to spend money inside are either rich or noble."
Listening to his best friend's words, Lin Qi tilted his head up to look at the huge, clean, bright, and tech-filled martial arts hall. He felt incredibly small in front of it.
Before them was the Chi Qiong Martial Arts Hall, a top-tier martial arts hall in the country. There were no advertisements at the entrance, only a simple introduction. It was not lacking for customers at all.
Because its name was its brand.
He let out a breath to calm himself down.
"Let's go in!" Lin Qi said.
At the reception desk in the lobby sat two women wearing black, form-fitting uniforms. They were pretty and had a clean-cut air about them.
One of the receptionists quickly noticed two figures entering.
They were two boys, well-built, with bright and spirited eyes.
They exuded the unique youthful aura of students.
However, the fact that both of them were handsome still made her beautiful eyes light up.
Especially one of them, who was wearing a black T-shirt. His features were sharp and defined, and even a simple buzz cut couldn't hide his handsomeness.
After coming in, his posture was poised and natural, his expression indifferent.
This made her eyes light up, and she couldn't help but take a second look.
Ordinary people coming to the Chi Qiong Martial Arts Hall for the first time would all have tense bodies and unnatural expressions.
She had once been the same.
But this person was different.
It completely contradicted his ordinary attire.
Seeing the two of them approach, she revealed a professional smile and said:
"Hello, you two students. Is there anything I can help you with?"
When Jiang Tao came in, feeling the surrounding luxury and then looking at his own clothes, a sense of inferiority instantly arose in his heart.
But then he looked at Lin Qi, who had a natural expression beside him, and felt admiration in his heart:
As expected of Qi-ge. Ever since they were young, no matter how grand the scene, his expression never changed.
Influenced by Lin Qi, he also puffed out his chest, as if he had gained confidence, and said:
"Hello, we are the sparring partners for Guo Heng in room A-128. May I ask how to get to room A-128?"
"Room A-128 is on the first floor..."
The young lady at the reception desk moved her hands, and suddenly a 3D map was projected into the air, clearly displaying the entire Chi Qiong Martial Arts Hall in front of the two of them.
"Okay, thank you!"
Jiang Tao thanked her after seeing the location clearly and gestured to Lin Qi with his eyes.
The two turned and walked through the lobby, heading inside.
Just like Granny Liu entering the Grand View Garden, they curiously observed everything around them.
The men and women coming and going were dressed extraordinarily, had powerful auras, and exuded terrifying momentum from their entire bodies, like fearsome humanoid beasts.
"As expected of the Chi Qiong Martial Arts Hall, it's so luxurious. When will I also be able to train here?" Jiang Tao exclaimed with envy.
Lin Qi felt the same way.
But he had heard that even the most ordinary martial arts room here cost 1000 yuan an hour, a price that instantly made him retreat.
"It's a pity, 1000 yuan is too expensive. How many Qi and Blood capsules could you buy with that?" Jiang Tao shook his head and sighed.
A moment later, the two arrived at their destination—A-128.
It was a silver-white metal door with a password lock on it.
Boom~
The metal door opened, and a boy in blue clothes walked out from it, clutching his arm, accompanied by a strong smell of sweat and a hint of blood.
He glanced at Lin Qi and Jiang Tao.
Then he limped towards the entrance.
Lin Qi and Jiang Tao looked at each other and felt an inexplicable pressure.
They then entered the martial arts room together.
Bang~ Bang~
The first thing that came into view was a spacious and bright space, a martial arts room of nearly three hundred square meters.
In the very center of the martial arts room, two figures were colliding.
Both were wearing tightly wrapped black protective gear, circling and weaving across the training ground as they fought.
One of them was taller and his moves were ferocious. The other person was being fiercely attacked and was retreating step by step.
Lin Qi watched the movements of the two, and a strange light seemed to flicker in his eyes.
"Are you the ones here to be the sparring partners?"
After Lin Qi and Jiang Tao came in, they heard a female voice.
Turning their heads, they saw a pretty woman in her twenties, tall, wearing blue clothes, with a full chest.
Holding a tablet, she looked at the two of them and asked without expression.
"Yes, you must be Sister Lian. We arranged it on WeiXun. We're here to be sparring partners," Jiang Tao moved closer and was the first to respond.
The woman in blue looked down on them, scanning Lin Qi and Jiang Tao from head to toe.
Especially after seeing their old clothes and severely worn athletic shoes, she frowned and said:
"Let's be clear first. As sparring partners, it's 1000 yuan per person. If you do a good job and stay on for the long term, it will be 1500 Xia Country Yuan each time."
"Medical expenses are also included. Any problems?"
"No problem!" Lin Qi and Jiang Tao looked at each other, nodded, and replied.
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(End of this chapter)
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