In Shen Congyun's eyes, Wang Jin was not the strongest martial artist in Luoshui County there were still a few who surpassed him.
However, Wang Jin was a true martial arts genius.
In a small place like Luoshui County, reaching the peak of the seventh rank of martial arts, just one step away from the sixth rank, was undoubtedly a sign of genius.
What mattered more was that Wang Jin was a naturally spiritually wise individual, just like Shen Congyun himself.
This unique trait was what truly made Wang Jin stand out in Shen Congyun's eyes.
To Shen Congyun, it didn't matter that Wang Jin was over fifty, that his bodily functions were declining, or that he currently had no hope of breaking through.
The fact that Wang Jin was a naturally spiritually wise individual, like himself, was enough!
Mastering the Inner Alchemy Nourishment Technique in just two months proved that Wang Jin's talent was exceptional, worthy of Shen Congyun's attention.
Once Wang Jin mastered the Inner Alchemy Nourishment Technique, his bodily functions would recover.
With that, Wang Jin would have a chance to break through to the sixth rank of martial arts.
Shen Congyun also possessed the subsequent cultivation methods for the Inner Alchemy Nourishment Technique, enough for Wang Jin to reach the level of major internal strengthening, with internal energy as solid as steel.
With Wang Jin's innate spiritual wisdom, even through gradual cultivation, he could absorb the essence of the sun and achieve a state of thunderous internal organs and internal energy like steel, reaching major internal strengthening.
Once Wang Jin's bodily functions recovered, breaking through to the sixth rank would be a natural progression.
Once he achieved major bone tempering at the sixth rank and major internal strengthening, he could skip the fifth rank of internal strengthening and directly enter the fourth rank of martial arts.
Such a martial artist would be considered first-rate across the entire Great Xia Empire.
If fate favored him, he might even advance further and secure a place among the grandmasters of the Great Xia Empire.
Although the possibility was only one in ten thousand, for Shen Congyun, that was enough.
In his eyes, Wang Jin was, at the very least, capable of reaching the sixth rank of martial arts.
Moreover, a sixth-rank martial artist who cultivated both internally and externally would be no weaker than some fifth-rank experts.
Additionally, Wang Jin had a 20-30% chance of reaching the fourth rank of martial arts. Such a powerhouse would be considered first-rate across the entire Great Xia Empire.
There was also an extremely slim, one-in-ten-thousand chance that Wang Jin could become a grandmaster.
If Wang Jin could achieve the status of a grandmaster, Shen Congyun would truly hit the jackpot.
The favor of a grandmaster was invaluable.
Although the possibility was only one in ten thousand, among the so-called geniuses of the world, having even a chance to become a grandmaster was enough to leave people in awe.
The might of a grandmaster could rival an army of ten thousand, and a single grandmaster could ensure the prosperity of a first-rate sect for a century.
This was why Shen Congyun was willing to befriend Wang Jin and invest in him.
It was also the reason he had personally visited today.
As they conversed, the two arrived at the backyard of the martial arts school, where Wang Jin's residence was located.
Meanwhile
Jiang Ning and the others had finished their meal.
Led by Cheng Ran, the two strolled around the front courtyard of the martial arts school before returning to Jiang Ning's small courtyard.
"What a pity. I didn't get to see Shen Congyun in person," Cheng Ran said, sitting across from Jiang Ning with a look of regret.
Jiang Ning replied, "Master and Deputy Head Shen must have gone to the backyard. If Senior Brother Cheng admires him so much, why not find an excuse to go take a look?"
"It's not exactly admiration," Cheng Ran chuckled. "It's just that I've heard Wanhua Tower occasionally invests in martial arts geniuses. Anyone who catches their eye and receives their investment can go much further on the martial path."
"After all, Wanhua Tower has countless divine techniques and precious medicines, as well as many powerful experts. Compared to their resources, my family is practically beggars."
"If I could catch Shen Congyun's eye and receive Wanhua Tower's investment and training, I'd take off!"
"Surpassing and crushing Xiao Peng would be a piece of cake!"
"No, he wouldn't even be worth my attention anymore. We wouldn't be on the same level, and he'd only be able to watch my back from afar."
At this point, Cheng Ran shook his head.
"But forget it! Wanhua Tower only invests in true martial arts geniuses. The geniuses they invest in usually have top-tier comprehension and physical aptitude. Such geniuses often take less than a year to go from martial arts initiation to becoming a ranked martial artist."
"The chances of me catching their eye are practically zero. I can only dream about it."
As he spoke, Cheng Ran shook his head and sighed, convincing himself to face reality.
Hearing Cheng Ran's words, Jiang Ning's heart stirred slightly.
As Cheng Ran said, receiving Wanhua Tower's investment and training would be a tremendous help.
Especially during the early, weaker stages, it would make a significant difference.
It would be like offering help in times of need.
However, after pondering for a moment, Jiang Ning dismissed the tempting thought.
He didn't know much about Wanhua Tower.
He knew even less about Shen Congyun's personality and character.
Moreover, Shen Congyun had arrived at the martial arts school and immediately headed to the backyard with Wang Jin, clearly indicating that he had other important matters to attend to, not just to make investments.
Thinking this, Jiang Ning shook his head inwardly.
[Five Animals Fist Experience +1]
After completing a round of fist techniques under the midday sun, Jiang Ning was drenched in sweat.
[Skill]: Five Animals Fist (Minor Mastery: 51/500)
"No unexpected gains."
Looking at the prompt in front of him, which showed only a single point of experience gained for the Five Animals Fist, Jiang Ning shook his head inwardly.
After sparring with Cheng Ran in the morning, he felt he had gained some insights into the Five Animals Fist. However, after continuously practicing and verifying his understanding, there was no change in the experience points he gained.
"Major mastery is indeed not so simple!"
Jiang Ning sighed inwardly.
Then, he clenched his fist, feeling that he still had some energy left.
"After mastering the Inner Alchemy Nourishment Technique, my stamina has greatly increased. The number of times I can practice fist techniques each day has indeed increased significantly."
"Just this morning, I practiced the fist techniques seven times."
"Now, after lunch, I've practiced three more times in a row, and I still feel like I have energy to spare."
"Strengthening my internal organs makes a difference."
"If I could get my hands on wild ginseng for supplementation, my training efficiency would improve even more."
"If I can comprehend the spirit and form of the tiger while observing it later and grasp the essence of the Tiger Fist's major mastery, that would be even better."
"Before reaching major mastery in the Five Animals Fist, each round of practice could double the experience points I gain."
"That way, my strength would improve rapidly."
In the next moment, his qi and blood surged, instantly circulating through his right arm. As for his left arm, it was more than halfway there.
"I'm not far from circulating qi and blood through both arms!"
"As my qi and blood strengthen, my strength should now exceed 250 jin."
After resting for a moment, Jiang Ning was about to continue practicing when
"Junior Brother Jiang! Junior Brother Jiang!!" Cheng Ran burst in, looking flustered.
Jiang Ning, who had just started his fist technique, lowered his hands.
"Senior Brother Cheng, why are you in such a hurry? Did something happen in the front courtyard?"
Cheng Ran stopped in his tracks. "Didn't you hear the commotion in the front courtyard? Senior Sister Li Qing has returned! She's successfully achieved the rank of a martial artist. And Second Senior Brother Zhao Hu is also here. His Tiger Fist has reached perfection, and he's mastered the Tiger's Force."
"Perfection?" Jiang Ning's expression showed surprise.
Cheng Ran nodded. "Yes, perfection. Senior Brother Zhao Hu said he's going to demonstrate the Tiger Fist at its perfected level. Junior Brother Jiang, hurry up and come to the front courtyard to watch!"
"Alright!" Jiang Ning immediately abandoned his plan to practice. The perfected level of the Tiger Fist was something he was very curious about.
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