Chapter 18: Rumors of the End of the Qingping River

Chapter 18: Rumors of the End of the Qingping River

Chapter 18: Rumors of the End of the Qingping River

"It's been almost two months, why is Zhou You still practicing basic hand steps?"

In the martial arts training ground of the outer courtyard, the new apprentices were sweating profusely as they practiced their own boxing techniques.

The most eye-catching person among them was Zhou You.

Unlike other freshmen who were concentrating on practicing the Subduing Tiger Fist, he was also concentrating on practicing the Protective Hand and Square and Circle Steps.

Lu Qiang came over and took a look. He realized that this wouldn't work and was a complete waste of time.

He walked up to stop her, "Zhou You, what are you doing?"

Of course Zhou You knows what he is doing, it’s to earn experience points!

After the Subduing Tiger Fist breaks through lv10, there is still a big threshold of lv20, which requires a huge amount of experience points.

He must seize every minute and make as much money as possible.

“It’s not that the basics aren’t important, but you have to prioritize.”

"The Imperial Sword and the Square and Circle Steps have their limits after all. Even if you practice them for a lifetime, you will never be able to develop the power."

"Subduing Tiger Fist is an entry-level boxing technique, and it is related to your assessment for becoming a regular boxer."

As Lu Qiang spoke, he lamented that there are always young people who get stuck in a rut and think they are right.

This is the case with Zhou You, who wasted a lot of time practicing basic steps.

"Big Brother, I also practice the Subduing Tiger Fist..."

Zhou You explained.

He was still thinking about explaining when suddenly an unfamiliar apprentice came over quickly and said, "Big Brother, the inner courtyard has something to ask you."

This apprentice is a formal apprentice, active in a special martial arts training ground, and is rarely seen by freshmen.

Before leaving, Lu Qiang said to Zhou You, "Seize the opportunity, this may be the only chance in your life."

After the eldest senior brother left, the new apprentices around looked at Zhou You and talked about this matter a lot in private.

Zhou You was also helpless. Should he just give up the experience points that were so easily accessible?
Forget it, just perform a set of Subduing Tiger Fist symbolically!
The 108 moves of the Subduing Tiger Fist are not only time-consuming but also energy-consuming.

Basically, the apprentices in the outer courtyards all specialize in practicing moves that they are not very proficient in, stretching their tendons and strengthening their muscles.

During this period, his boxing partners also helped him to correct his deviations and shortcomings.

Ever since Song Fugui left, Zhou You had no partner in boxing and had to rely entirely on his own hard training.

"Ok?"

Zhou You performed the Subduing Tiger Fist from beginning to end. No one paid attention to him at first, but gradually he attracted more attention.

The reason is simple: his every move is so standard, as if he was taught by his senior brother personally.

People who practice martial arts have a term called "rules and routines".

Routines are the fixed patterns of boxing and kicking. Boxing without routines will be chaotic and not only will it fail to exert force, but it will also cause internal injuries.

Therefore, starting from laying the basics, the requirements for the movements and postures of the moves are very strict.

The eldest brother Lu Qiang was even more strict. If he saw someone not practicing the moves correctly, he would kick them to the ground.

The function of the fist pad is to correct the mistakes in the routine from a second perspective and improve the efficiency of practice.

Who would have thought that Zhou You could master the Fu Hu Fist to such perfection without any help from others.

This achievement is better than that of some freshmen who are about to graduate in March.

"Is he really a genius? I've never seen him practice before."

"What do you know? I saw Zhou You practicing martial arts under the moon when I got up at night. This guy practiced secretly."

The freshmen whispered to each other, thinking they had found the truth.

A disdainful voice sounded, "So what if you practice the movements well? It's just a hollow frame."

The freshmen looked over and found that it was Zhang Shu.

Everyone knows that Zhang Shu and Zhou You have a grudge against each other, so it is normal for there to be some rumors.

"Don't be fooled by his standard posture. If he can't develop strength, it's useless no matter how good it looks."

Zhang Shu looked at Zhou You's back, his eyes full of hatred. He remembered the revenge of the punch and always wanted to find a chance to take revenge.

He whispered to several freshmen around him, "Did you know that Zhou You has connections with street gangs?"

What?
The freshmen were shocked; this was a huge event.

Apprentices who are able to enter the martial arts school are all selected children from good families, and a clean background is the first criterion.

The rules in the martial arts school are very strict. The first rule is that you cannot join any gang, otherwise you will be expelled from the school.

Zhou You seems quiet, but how could he be so bold?

"Zhang Shu, don't talk nonsense. If you spread rumors without evidence, it will harm Zhou You."

A freshman felt that it was inappropriate and spoke out to try to persuade them.

"What do you know?"

Zhang Shu sneered, "Zhou You has a good friend named Gao Qiang, who is a rising star of the Crazy Horse Gang. The two have a very good relationship and have been friends since childhood."

"My good friend is a member of a gang. He traveled around and offended the rival Wild Fox Gang."

"Do you think Zhou You might have nothing to do with the Crazy Horse Gang?"

"You should have less contact with him, so as not to get involved."

After all, without evidence, this is all just your guess, right?
Several new apprentices were skeptical and did not say anything on the spot.

Zhang Shu's eyes flashed with pride. This was exactly the effect he wanted, to muddy the water.

The power of rumors lies in the fact that they grow stronger and stronger as they spread. When everyone in the martial arts hall knows about this matter, they will definitely step in to deal with Zhou You.

When Zhou You is expelled from the martial arts school, he can then do his best to avenge himself.

"I can't beat you, but I can use my brain to frame you."

"Zhou You, I can't take a beating for nothing. I will definitely kill you."

……

"Experience +1."

Zhou You didn't know what was happening outside the field. He was sweating slightly after completing a set of Subduing Tiger Fist.

The mind is clear, which is the benefit of exercise. It activates the blood and essence, and makes the thinking smoother.

There are less than two months left, and he can get about 6 or 7 tiger bone plasters from the martial arts school.

With more uses, the drug resistance effect is greatly enhanced, and conservatively estimated to bring a maximum increase of 2 attribute points.

The three parameters of strength, speed and defense are increased to 15 points, which just happens to meet the requirements of lv10 Subduing Tiger Fist.

There is still a gap in the properties. Tiger bone paste alone is not enough, far from enough.

If there is a way to obtain more secret medicines, the efficiency of breakthrough can be accelerated.

Those who come from wealthy families have great advantages in practicing martial arts and have enough money to buy secret medicines.

For example, Li Hao, although his family was in decline, he still had the financial resources to privately purchase tiger bone wine to help him build up his strength in advance.

Zhou You also inquired and found out that a jar of tiger bone wine cost 50 taels of silver. He couldn't afford it, he really couldn't afford it.

A jar of tiger bone wine is full of concentrated essence, and its effect is equivalent to 20 patches of tiger bone ointment.

If Zhou You had money, he would also like to buy it, but unfortunately he had money somewhere to go and had to pay tuition.

His biggest windfall, 3 portions of Bone Strengthening Powder, was a rare opportunity.

I heard that Gao Qiang was stabbed in the thigh with a sharp knife because he lost something, and he has been lying in bed recovering from his injury and unable to get out of bed.

This childhood friend is in a miserable state for the time being and can no longer be fleeced.

By the way, he also has an enemy, Tu Lao San from the Yehu Gang.

Although this guy has a bad character, he has a brother who is the deputy gang leader, so maybe he can get some benefits from it.

I might as well find out what kind of secret medicine the Wild Fox Gang has.

Alas, I am a kind person, but the business with no capital is too tempting, and I will have to do another one sooner or later.

(End of this chapter)