Black Tiger Heart Method, becoming a direct disciple!

Stopping the practice of body-strengthening exercises can temporarily slow down the changes in the body.

But Lu Ze would never choose that path. This is a world of cultivation where extraordinary power is the foundation of everything, and strength cannot be stopped.

Therefore, Lu Ze came up with two solutions: one was to learn a secret technique to conceal fluctuations in qi and blood, thus avoiding the exposure of his true physical cultivation level.

As long as one conceals their own qi and blood, it will be difficult for others to know the true cultivation level of a body-tempering martial artist unless they actually fight!

Secondly, we should focus on internal cultivation, combining both internal and external training!

Although it's unknown whether internal energy cultivation exists in this world of cultivation, the existence of a super enhancement system suggests that it might be possible to enhance the body tempering technique by adding points to it.

As for the secret technique to suppress fluctuations in qi and blood, he didn't have it; perhaps he could ask his master, Lin Feihu, for it.

By revealing his true cultivation level, he might attract Lin Feihu's attention and be accepted as his personal disciple, making it a natural progression to learn secret techniques.

Of course, there is also the possibility that he might be secretly arrested, severely tortured, and forced to reveal the secret behind his soaring cultivation level.

After thinking for a moment, Lu Ze decided to be honest.

To be frank, his cultivation level is still low, so even if Lin Feihu knew he had some minor opportunities, he wouldn't care too much. It's like an adult wouldn't be greedy just because a child found a hundred dollars.

But if they reveal their strength later, the trouble will be even greater.

Of course, Lu Ze didn't completely trust Lin Feihu either.

He will slow down his physical training and focus on internal energy cultivation and martial arts.

Once his strength surpasses Lin Feihu's and he has the ability to protect himself in Qinghe Town, he can quickly improve his body tempering cultivation!

Shortly after, Lu Ze and Xu Wei went back to rest after handing over their shift.

Early in the morning, he went to Butcher Li's house again, harvested 1 source point, and bought 1 jin of pork to take back.

This is the money Lu Cheng gave me.

However, this time, Lu Ze did not strengthen the pork again with the source point, but instead looked at the Black Tiger Body Tempering Fist Nine Forms of the technique block.

Can this body-strengthening boxing technique enhance internal energy cultivation?

As he stared, a notification sound rang.

"Currently, the first upgrade option is to improve the Black Tiger Body Forging Fist, which grants the Nine Forms of Bone Refining. The second upgrade option is to develop the Black Tiger Internal Force Technique, which generates internal energy from the outside in."

Lu Ze chose enhancement direction 2, and the internal energy information of the Black Tiger Heart Sutra immediately appeared in his mind.

This internal energy cultivation method is simple and straightforward, with very low requirements for aptitude. It involves first practicing the Nine Forms of Tendon Refining. Once the Tendon Refining is mastered, the body becomes strong and the blood and qi become abundant. Then, one can easily sense the blood and qi and essence within the body and condense internal strength.

Since it only consumed 1 source point for enhancement, the derived Black Tiger Heart Technique is only a low-grade mortal internal skill, with only four layers of the technique that connect the twelve meridians, and can be cultivated to the highest level of the fourth level of the Acquired Realm.

Not long after, Lu Ze returned home, had dinner with his family, and then began to sit cross-legged to cultivate his internal energy, focusing his mind on his dantian.

Before long, he sensed the blood and qi in his body, and then, following the Black Tiger Heart Method, he concentrated his mind and gathered his qi, condensing his inner strength in his lower dantian.

Soon after, the first wisp of Black Tiger internal energy appeared in his dantian, and the Black Tiger Heart Method on his attribute panel was officially mastered, with the Black Tiger Heart Method (first level 1%). The realm column also added a new level of the Acquired Realm, Level 1.

Immediately afterward, Lu Ze continued to cultivate his internal energy, and his internal strength began to increase rapidly.

Internal energy cultivation involves refining essence into qi. He is close to the perfection of tendon refinement, with abundant qi and blood, and his cultivation efficiency is naturally extremely high.

An hour later, Lu Ze felt a slight hunger in his stomach, so he slowly stopped practicing and checked his attribute panel: Black Tiger Heart Technique (Level 1, 10%).

This efficiency is indeed impressive; it only takes 10 hours to break through to the second level of the cultivation technique!

Of course, this is mainly because his body has abundant qi, blood and essence, which is more than ten times that of an ordinary person!

Moreover, the cultivation of internal energy techniques is easy at first and difficult later. For ordinary people, breaking through the first level takes two or three months to half a year, which is not considered difficult.

Not long after, Lu Ze took a shower and caught up on sleep. Around 11 a.m., he arrived at the inner courtyard of the Black Tiger Martial Arts School.

He practiced for about half an hour and then arrived at the three stone locks at the edge of the training ground.

These three stone locks weigh 400 jin, 700 jin, and 1000 jin respectively.

Lu Ze grabbed the handle of the 400-pound stone lock with one hand, lifted it easily, and then slowly lowered it.

Meanwhile, all the formal disciples who witnessed this scene were shocked. They never expected that Lu Ze would have already achieved minor success in tendon training and possess a single-arm strength of over 400 jin in just half a month since he entered the sect!

This cultivation speed is simply terrifying!

At the same time, several of his direct disciples also looked at Lu Ze, their expressions varied—some admiring, some wary, and some jealous.

They could tell that Lu Ze could easily lift a 400-pound stone lock without any effort, and his real arm strength was at least 500 pounds!

I'm afraid it won't be long before he masters the Tendon Refining Technique!

Such talent makes him stand out among all the direct disciples!

Moreover, Lu Ze comes from a humble background and has very few cultivation resources, yet he has made such progress. How could this not arouse jealousy!

Immediately, the eldest disciple, Chen Xiong, walked over, patted Lu Ze on the shoulder, and said with a smile, "Junior Brother Lu, come with me to see Master!"

"Yes, Senior Brother!"

Then, Lu Ze and Chen Xiong went to the backyard.

The backyard is surrounded by a lush garden with colorful flowers, and in the center there is a rockery, a pond, and a pavilion.

Inside the pavilion, a dignified-looking middle-aged man dressed in black sat cross-legged on a stone bench, his eyes closed as he practiced his internal energy. He was none other than the master of the hall, Lin Feihu.

The first four stages of Qi and Blood Martial Arts cultivation involve external training of muscles, bones, skin, and flesh. However, starting from the fifth stage, Refining the Internal Organs, one begins to condense the power of Qi and Blood, transitioning to internal training.

Then, Lin Feihu slowly finished his practice and looked at Chen Xiong and Lu Ze.

Chen Xiong then recounted Lu Ze's progress in cultivation.

Lin Feihu grasped Lu Ze's arm, channeling his qi and blood into his body. Sensing the abundant qi and blood within him, a smile appeared on his face as he said, "Good, good, good!"

He then dismissed Chen Xiong, turned to Lu Ze, and smiled, "You've already mastered the Tendon Refining Technique, haven't you?"

Lu Ze said, "I dare not lie to my master. I have not tested it, but the 400-jin stone lock is indeed very light. I only used 50% of my strength to lift it."

Upon hearing this, Lin Feihu laughed and said, "Very good. From today onwards, you are my ninth personal disciple!"

Originally, he was not planning to take on any more personal disciples because they would not help him and would only consume the martial arts school's resources. However, Lu Ze's talent was too strong, and he might be able to break through to the Condensation Realm in the future, so he was worth cultivating!

Soon after, Lin Feihu brought Lu Ze to the inner courtyard and announced the news.

Senior Brother Chen Xiong walked over and said with a smile, "Congratulations, Junior Brother Lu!"

He did not consider Lu Ze a threat, after all, there was a difference of four realms between them.

Lu Ze said, "Thank you, Senior Brother!"

Immediately afterward, a stunningly beautiful woman, standing at 1.9 meters tall, walked over. It was none other than Second Senior Sister Zhao Yueling. She patted Lu Ze on the shoulder and said, "Not bad, you can spar with me sometime!"

The third senior brother, Wu Tao, with his thick eyebrows and big eyes, laughed and said, "Junior Brother Lu, if anyone causes you trouble in the future, just tell me, and I'll protect you!"

Lu Ze clasped his hands in thanks and said, "Thank you very much, Second Senior Sister and Third Senior Brother!"

The fourth senior brother Zhou Hai, the fifth senior brother Liu Meng, and the sixth senior sister Lin Muxue were also quite friendly and came over to greet them.

Only the seventh senior brother, Sun Li, and the eighth senior brother, Song Linfeng, were indifferent.