Extraordinary Realm from Persuasion System

On the way to the martial arts field, Zhang Beixing thought about the Qi and Blood Deficiency, a troublesome condition that had plagued him for several days. Turning his head, he asked Liu Yi, "Teacher Liu, I don't know why, but recently, while training, I seem to have drained some of my Qi and Blood. Do you know how to deal with this?"

Because of this condition, Zhang Beixing had not dared to recklessly add Ability Points for several days, fearing that his impulsive actions might aggravate the Qi and Blood Deficiency further.

Hearing this, Liu Yi frowned slightly and uttered a curious "Hmm?" Then, while waiting for the traffic light, he turned to look at Zhang Beixing. Noticing that what Zhang Beixing had said was true—his complexion indeed looked somewhat listless—Liu Yi thought it over and said, "There are actually quite a few methods to replenish Qi and Blood. It mainly depends on which one you want to choose."

"If you want immediate results, you could drink a potent restorative soup; its effects would be noticeable the same day you drink it. If you prefer a slower approach, be mindful of your daily diet. Consuming more red dates, red beans, mutton, and large prawns can also benefit the recovery of Qi and Blood."

He shared the methods he knew for replenishing Qi and Blood.

Zhang Beixing nodded in understanding and decided to look for a Chinese medicine shop after learning 'Yue Breaks the Army' to inquire if they sold such remedies.

「A few minutes later.」

Liu Yi's car stopped in front of an "iron gym."

An iron gym, huh? Zhang Beixing thought.

This was a specific type of gym, different from the commonly found commercial ones. The iron gym lacked a pleasant environment or entertaining facilities. It only had various types of professional equipment and the constant CLANG of metal, a sound unlike any he had heard before.

Zhang Beixing hadn't even entered yet when he heard a series of crisp CLANGS and THUDS coming from inside. After walking into the iron gym, the scene inside was an eye-opener.

All he could see were bare-chested men continuously training, letting out HEFTY GRUNTS. Zhang Beixing scanned the room and, surprisingly, found no women.

"Teacher Liu, is this the martial arts field you mentioned?" Zhang Beixing asked, raising an eyebrow, somewhat puzzled. He hadn't seen any martial arts equipment either.

Hearing this, Liu Yi simply said, "Just wait and see." He then walked to the front desk, displayed his silver membership card, and began the check-in process. Soon after, it was complete, and he took a key from the reception. Liu Yi patted Zhang Beixing's shoulder. "Follow me." Then he led the way into the adjacent staircase.

Seeing his mysterious demeanor, Zhang Beixing was very curious and followed. It wasn't until Liu Yi opened a door on the second floor and Zhang Beixing stepped inside that he realized why Teacher Liu called this place a martial arts field.

This room had everything! Wooden Dummies, martial arts reaction targets, octagonal tables, long poles... Except for their slightly smaller quantity, everything else was nearly identical to what Zhang Beixing had seen at the Chen Family's estate the day before.

"What's going on?" Zhang Beixing muttered, puzzled. Who would go to the trouble of setting up such things on the upper floor of their gym?

Seeing his reaction, Liu Yi seemed to guess his thoughts. Taking off his coat and hanging it on a nearby wooden post, he began to limber up. "This gym was set up by a Martial Arts enthusiast in Shishi," Liu Yi explained. "I found out about this place quite by chance myself. Alright, kid, don't just stand there gawking. Warm up! I'm going to teach you 'Yue Breaks the Army,' the move I created!"

"Okay!" Upon hearing Liu Yi's words, Zhang Beixing snapped back to reality and began to warm up, ready to learn from Liu Yi.

「Yue Breaks the Army.」

This was a new move created by Liu Yi. It was based on the experience and insights inherited from previous practitioners of Yue Family boxing, combined with his own understanding and realizations. Despite having "new" in its name, its Power was not inferior to the previous 180 forms; in fact, it was even more refined. Its core principles lay in blocking, grappling, and seizing.

Under Liu Yi's hands-on teaching and guidance, Zhang Beixing continuously fine-tuned his movements and power application. 'Yue Breaks the Army' became increasingly familiar to him, and he practiced it with growing deftness.

「Until eight o'clock in the evening.」

BANG!

With a muffled thud, the Wooden Dummy wobbled and fell to the ground, kicking up a bit of dust.

Zhang Beixing stepped back two paces and adjusted his breathing, calming his trembling hands.

Seeing this, Liu Yi nodded, his eyes filled with admiration. He clapped his hands and said, "Not bad! Zhang Beixing, your talent has amazed me once again. I thought my self-created 'Yue Breaks the Army' would stump you for a bit. But to my surprise, you've mastered all its techniques in just five hours! You've learned it, but you're not yet proficient. You still need to practice diligently in the future, understand?"

Hearing this, Zhang Beixing nodded, signaling that he definitely would. Afterward, he discussed some more details of 'Yue Breaks the Army' with Liu Yi, then followed him downstairs, and they left the place.

Noticing it was already very late, Liu Yi considered that Zhang Beixing heading back to school at this hour would find nothing to eat. So, he simply took him to a Dongbei restaurant he frequented. They ordered a few dishes and two large bowls of rice, and began to eat heartily.

While they were eating, Zhang Beixing took a moment to check his phone. He discovered that in the past day, the comment section of his Martial Arts Training video had gained over 200 more comments:

"Video watched. The blogger's footwork is indeed impressive, and his fist techniques are awesome, but... it's useless! Ultimately, Yue Family Boxing is just an external Martial Arts style, and external styles harm the body. If the blogger only practices external styles, he'll eventually just be a strong corpse! Better to practice internal Cultivation Techniques. Let's see when the blogger can master the legendary 'Tiger Leopard Thunder Sound.' That would be truly badass."

"No, no, no, just mastering Tiger Leopard Thunder Sound is nothing special. In my opinion, the blogger should not only master Tiger Leopard Thunder Sound but also integrate Hidden Force into his Yue Family Boxing. That would be truly awesome."

"Wow, you guys are really trying to make things difficult, huh? Tiger Leopard Thunder Sound, Hidden Force... Well, let me add one... hmm... right! Blogger, your upper body Power isn't enough! Go practice your fist techniques in water; training in water is the hardest. When you can stand in water and smash a Wooden Dummy, then I'll acknowledge you!"

"Just looking for trouble, aren't we? Seriously! The blogger must have some real 'luck' to have fans like you!"

"The blogger might not be human, but you guys are real jerks!"

"Blogger: ??? When the hell did I stop being human? This is slander, pure slander!"

"In my opinion, all these suggestions are useless. To be blunt, I'm an overseas Mercenary. A Martial Arts practitioner like the blogger? My buddy could take him out with one burst from an AK-47. Do you understand the saying 'Beyond seven steps, the gun is faster; within seven steps, the gun is faster AND more accurate'? You couldn't even get close to me. What good is high Martial Arts skill then?"

"I admit your AK-47 is formidable, but what if the blogger practiced Hidden Weapons? Ever heard of Xiao Li's Flying Dagger? No matter how powerful your gun is, firing it reveals your position. But Xiao Li's Flying Dagger is silent. Once mastered to Great Accomplishment, it can take a head from a hundred meters as easily as reaching into a Bag to grab something, leaving you unable to even pinpoint the attacker's location. How would you counter that, huh?"

"Here we go, here we go! My favorite 'online keyboard warrior battle' segment is starting again!"

"Watching the online trolls, feeling like a cyber overlord, witnessing the birth of a cyber legend!"

"...."

The comment section was buzzing with discussion.

Meanwhile, the System's voice sounded beside Zhang Beixing's ear:

[Multiple suggestions detected. Suggestions recorded.]

[Suggestion: Tiger Leopard Thunder Sound, for enduring Qi and Blood! Difficulty A. Choose any internal Cultivation Technique. Each time you practice it and successfully produce the Tiger Leopard Thunder Sound, reward: 3 Ability Points.]

[Suggestion: Fists like a striking tiger, Hidden Force to subdue a dragon! Difficulty A+. For each Wooden Dummy destroyed in water, reward: 4 Ability Points.]

[Suggestion: Xiao Li's Flying Dagger, never misses its mark! Difficulty S. Use a throwing knife to deflect a bullet from a hundred meters away. Accumulate ten successful hits. Reward: 5 Ability Points.]

[....]

Hearing this voice, Zhang Beixing was stunned. More new suggestions, each more outlandish than the last. Still, these ones are noticeably better than the previous batch.

The internal Cultivation Technique's Tiger Leopard Thunder Sound, the external technique's Hidden Force, and Hidden Weapons like Xiao Li's Flying Dagger... This...

Looking at the suggestion panel, Zhang Beixing fell into deep thought.

The internal Cultivation Technique isn't too bad, Zhang Beixing mused. I have the Eight Pieces of Brocade I secretly learned from Elder Chen. If I just practice slowly and keep adding Ability Points, I should be able to master the Tiger Leopard Thunder Sound eventually. That doesn't seem particularly difficult.

But as for destroying Wooden Dummies in water... what the hell? How am I supposed to exert force in water? That's even harder than practicing fist techniques on a steel wire!

And that last one, deflecting bullets with Xiao Li's Flying Dagger? Give me a break! That's completely Transcendent-level stuff! Do I look like I have that kind of ability right now?

"What are you thinking about so intently?"

Clipping a piece of Guobaorou and putting it in his mouth, Liu Yi noticed Zhang Beixing's pensive expression and asked.

"Teacher Liu," Zhang Beixing began, "what if I used Tiger Leopard Thunder Sound to DJ in a bar, punched a shark to death in the water with one blow, and then casually threw a flying dagger to take out a Sniper a thousand meters away? What would happen then?"

Liu Yi: "???"