"I... I’m called Zui’Er!" Zui’Er said nervously.
"Zui’Er... what a lovely name. I’m Shi Qingqing, nice to meet you!"
Shi Qingqing extended her hand and said with a smile.
Looking at the smile on Shi Qingqing’s face, Zui’Er was somewhat taken aback, but instinctively reached out and gently shook hands.
The drinking session lasted until late at night.
Miao Shaocheng was already very drunk and clamored to take Zhao Ya to the ship for some revelry, and was escorted away by Xu De.
Shen Dao wanted to take Shi Qingqing back to Drunken Flower House, so the group parted ways at the entrance of Feixian Inn.
On the way home, Zui’Er couldn’t help but remark: "Ya, I think that Second Senior Brother is really living freely."
"Indeed, this Senior Brother Shen is truly carefree and uninhibited, with a wild personality."
But there was one thing Zhao Ya did not say.
All of this was built on a foundation of strength.
Even though it was just the first meeting, Zhao Ya could feel the surging Qi blood flowing through Shen Dao’s body, and his seemingly ordinary but actually radiant skin.
This was all a sign of achieving great success in Skin Grinding and advancing to the Fourth Realm.
Even the eldest senior sister Meng Shiwen seemed not to have reached this level.
It seems that among the four senior brothers, the cultivation level of this Second Senior Brother is the highest and the strongest.
The next day.
Zhao Ya arrived early at the Martial Arts Hall.
Upon seeing him, Lu Dingtai didn’t waste any words and first let him practice the various martial arts he knew.
Zhao Ya did as instructed, and diligently practiced the martial arts except for the secret Eight Vajra Skills and Concealing Breath Technique.
After watching, Lu Dingtai said.
"Not bad, it’s clear you’ve put a lot of effort into these martial arts. Although the Five Tiger Fist is just a third-rate fist technique, you’ve trained it to this level, which is quite commendable. Your body technique is also quite impressive."
"I see you have also practiced horizontal refining techniques, is that so?"
Zhao Ya knew he couldn’t hide it from Lu Dingtai, so he didn’t conceal anything and directly explained how he obtained the Golden Body Technique from Ma Ling, the Fifth Village Chief of Cyan Bamboo Ridge, and how he practiced it.
After listening, Lu Dingtai grasped Zhao Ya’s meridian, and after a moment, nodded.
"This Golden Body Technique is indeed an authentic horizontal refining technique. You have practiced correctly, just continue with it."
"It’s evident you have your own ideas regarding training, so I won’t impose interference. Just follow your own path."
"But besides that, your other martial arts are indeed somewhat lacking. For instance, even if you master the Five Tiger Fist to the Transformation Realm, it’s still just a third-rate technique, only useful against ordinary people but insufficient against truly powerful opponents."
"So, I’ll teach you a fist technique first, pay attention."
Lu Dingtai then leapt to the courtyard, stood firm, and his whole aura changed instantly.
Earlier, Lu Dingtai resembled a wealthy gentleman, but now he was solemnly majestic, standing like an Earth-Standing Vajra.
Then, Lu Dingtai moved.
His movements were like the Milky Way pouring out, the fists unfolded like a fierce storm.
The whistling winds raised dust from the ground, making the scene exceedingly terrifying.
But Zhao Ya wasn’t focused on this.
He concentrated fully, experiencing the spirit within the fist technique.
In his eyes, the practicing fists seemed not like an ordinary person, but as if a descending Vajra.
The fists were ancient and forceful, the exertion heavy, swift, and stable, truly a sight to behold.
At this time, Miao Shaocheng and Xu De also came to the courtyard, gazing at Master himself practicing martial arts, they couldn’t help but sigh.
"Even though I’ve seen it many times, every time I see Master practice this Great Vajra Fist I still have new insights," Miao Shaocheng said.
"Indeed, only at this moment do I realize the vast difference between myself and Master." Xu De also remarked.
"I wonder if Junior Brother has understood, the Great Vajra Fist is the revered skill of our Dingtai Martial Arts Hall, it must be treated with utmost seriousness," Miao Shaocheng said.
After completing a set of Great Vajra Fist, Lu Dingtai finished and then asked Zhao Ya: "How is it? Did you understand it clearly?"
Upon hearing the question, Zhao Ya realized the shock the fist technique had given him and then nodded.
"I understood!"
Hearing this response, Miao Shaocheng and Xu De inwardly thought it’s not good.
Having been with Lu Dingtai for many years, they knew clearly that he detested people pretending to understand.
Predictably.
Lu Dingtai coldly said: "Since you understood it clearly, come down and practice once for me."
Zhao Ya didn’t hesitate, flash stepped to the courtyard, first recalling the previous scenes in his mind, then begun practicing.
At first, his movements were a bit unfamiliar, but as Zhao Ya gradually immersed himself in the fist technique’s essence, his movements became more proficient.
Whoosh whoosh whoosh!
The winds of the fist technique roared.
Zhao Ya felt like he had also transformed into a Vajra, practicing the fist technique.
Lu Dingtai watched with a hint of surprise in his eyes.
He initially got upset upon hearing Zhao Ya say he understood it and thus deliberately let him practice it, planning to teach him a lesson.
As practicing a fist technique is not about mere routines.
Many quick-minded individuals can often remember nearly every bit of the routine with just one glance, even practicing accurately same paths.
But that’s absolutely useless.
Because the most crucial aspect of a fist technique lies in its underlying essence.
If you can’t grasp this essence, no matter how flawlessly you memorize the routine it’s worthless.
But unexpectedly, Zhao Ya practiced with a spiritual charm, aside from being initially unfamiliar, his charm grew more evident as he continued practicing.
Not only did he feel astonishment.
Miao Shaocheng and Xu De watching beside, were even more wide-eyed, full of disbelief.
Having practice the Great Vajra Fist, they naturally knew the difficulty level of this technique.
For instance, Miao Shaocheng at least took a month to barely get the hang of it.
Yet now, the newly accepted Junior Brother has already practiced it with flair after just a single glance.
Is there really such a vast difference between individuals?
After completing the set of fist technique, Zhao Ya finished the practice, then saw an indicating message.
[Great Vajra Fist proficiency increased by 10]
Zhao Ya also felt surprised.
How could it be that the first practice yielded such a significant proficiency?
But quickly Zhao Ya understood.
Evidently, all of this resulted from Lu Dingtai’s demonstration.
His accomplishment in the fist technique had reached at least the peak performance realm, so even though Zhao Ya only mimicked clumsily, he still improves swiftly.
"Not bad, it seems your talent in Martial Dao is truly remarkable. To get such results on the first go of practicing this Great Vajra Fist is truly impressive." Lu Dingtai nodded in approval.
Miao Shaocheng on the side listened feeling disgruntled.
Because ever since he became a disciple, what he heard mostly was Lu Dingtai’s reprimand, never such approval.
"However, you must not become complacent. Know that this fist technique is our foundation, you must not slack off even a bit."
"Yes, I understand, Master!"
Zhao Ya deeply sensed the strength of this fist technique.
Compared to it, the Five Tiger Fist seemed like child’s play.
"How did you replenish your Qi blood before?" Lu Dingtai asked.
"The Song Family once gave me a batch of Exotic Beast dried meat, which I used to replenish my Qi blood."
"What kind of dried meat, bring it over for me to see!"
"Yes!"
Zhao Ya brought over the remaining half-box of Jade Brocade Snake, and Lu Dingtai took one to look at it, then returned it.
"The quality of this dried meat is not bad, but the Qi blood contained does not quite align with our sect’s fist technique. How about this, I’ll provide you with a Vajra Strength Pill every ten days from now on."
Zhao Ya didn’t understand what this meant yet, but Miao Shaocheng and Xu De were already enviously drooling.
The Vajra Strength Pill was handcrafted by Lu Dingtai according to the sect’s cultivation technique characteristics. The Qi blood it contained matched the Great Vajra Fist perfectly, and it could enhance physical strength, hence the name.
Upon knowing this, Zhao Ya was naturally very grateful.
In the days that followed, Zhao Ya felt like he returned to the days working in the Escort Agency, opening his eyes to practice every day.
Ten days later.
Zhao Ya received the Vajra Strength Pill.
Though its name was powerful, the pill was actually only quail egg-sized, entirely crimson, exuding a strong medicinal aroma.
Zhao Ya examined it for a moment, then swallowed it.
His stomach was already eager for it, the pill broke down quickly upon entering, then the Water Valley Essence Talent activated, frantically absorbing the Qi blood contained within.