After completing a set of Iron Stone Fist, Qin Kun stood still, his surging Qi and blood gradually calming down. He opened his attribute panel for a look.
Name: Qin Kun
Martial Arts: Iron Stone Fist (Beginner 36%)
Skill: Slaughter (Perfection)
Divine Seed: Blood Sea Divine Seed (Qi and Blood Like an Ox 1%)
On his attribute panel, the Blood Sea Divine Seed had transformed from the original 'Full of Qi and Blood' to 'Qi and Blood Like an Ox'!
An ox, among animals, is considered one of the strongest.
An ox possesses immense strength, capable of carrying hundreds of kilograms of heavy objects and pulling thousands of kilograms over rugged mountain paths.
Even in scorching heat and under the blazing sun, it can plow fields and weed, possessing extraordinary endurance!
When an ox goes berserk, several strong men cannot restrain it!
And Qin Kun's Blood Sea Divine Seed caused his Qi and blood to sublimate and transform, reaching the level of 'Qi and Blood Like an Ox,' making his physique almost comparable to an ox, truly as strong as an ox!
"This is the power of the Divine Ability possessed by the Divine Seed!"
Qin Kun was incredibly excited and thrilled. This was the terrifying aspect of the Divine Seed; it could turn the impossible into possible, breaking common sense.
"My current strength... I wonder how it compares to a true Martial Artist!"
Qin Kun clenched his fist.
According to Qin Kun's knowledge, Martial Artists in the Da Gan Dynasty are divided into nine ranks, with the ninth rank being the lowest and the first rank the highest. A Martial Artist's specific rank is entirely determined by their strength and achievements!
The minimum standard for a ninth-rank Martial Artist is to be able to knock down three or four strong men with bare hands.
Qin Kun felt that with his physique, which was as strong as an ox, it should not be difficult to knock down three or four strong men, perhaps even comparable to a ninth-rank Martial Artist!
Of course, the premise is that these three to five strong men are also bare-handed. If they are holding Sharp Weapons like swords or knives, then it is certainly another matter!
"At the very least... I'm not as good as Liu Xin."
Qin Kun was not arrogant or complacent.
He had seen Liu Xin take action before; with a slight display of his skill, he shattered a stone table with one punch, his strength unfathomable!
"Keep a low profile, silently accumulate strength. As long as I am strong enough, even in this chaotic world, I can make a living!"
Qin Kun took a deep breath. He knew that a tall tree in the forest would be destroyed by the wind. Before he had enough strength to stand firm, developing discreetly was the most stable approach.
"Starting tomorrow, I can practice boxing."
Qin Kun pondered.
Qin Kun had practiced the Iron Stone Fist for several months, yet it remained at the beginner level. The fundamental reason was that he hadn't truly 'practiced boxing.'
The essence of the Iron Stone Fist is to train both fists to be as hard as iron and stone. This step requires striking sand, stones, trees, and other objects with both fists, gradually making them tough and powerful!
However, 'practicing boxing' requires the aid of medicine. Otherwise, if one practices without it, not only will there be no results, but one's hands will also be crippled!
Any martial art, even an unranked one, requires a great deal of time and effort to Cultivate to Perfection!
Qin Kun naturally did not have the conditions to prepare medicines to aid in 'practicing boxing.' He planned to Cultivate without them!
Qin Kun's Qi and blood were like an ox, and his body's strength and recovery ability far exceeded ordinary people's. Others might cripple their hands by practicing without medicine, but for him, as long as he practiced in moderation, there should be no side effects!
Time came to the afternoon of the second day. Qin Kun finished his work at the Slaughterhouse and prepared himself after returning home.
In front of Qin Kun was a wooden basin, filled with hard sand mixed with pebbles. Just looking at it instilled fear!
"Bang bang!"
Qin Kun took a deep breath. He slammed his hands down, continuously striking the sand and stones in the wooden basin.
As his fists struck the sand and stones, the hard, rough particles rubbed against his delicate flesh, a sensation that was far from pleasant!
Qin Kun patiently and continuously pounded the sand and stones, meticulously tempering his palms, the backs of his hands, and his fingers, leaving no blind spots.
After about half an hour, Qin Kun stopped practicing. His hands were already bruised and swollen, numb with pain, and the skin was cracked, with wounds stained with dust and dirt.
"Hiss!"
Qin Kun washed his hands with clean water. During this process, the cold water stimulated the wounds on his hands, causing Qin Kun to gasp in pain.
If Liu Xin saw Qin Kun Cultivating the Iron Stone Fist like this, he would surely think he wanted to become crippled.
According to normal Iron Stone Fist Cultivation, the sand and stones used to temper the hands are mixed with specially formulated 'medicinal stones.' Not only does this reduce damage to the hands, but it also has a twofold effect on practicing boxing and skin toughening. Otherwise, crippling one's hands is perfectly normal, but Qin Kun did not have these conditions!
Of course, Qin Kun had also considered revealing his 'talent' to the Liu Family, which might earn him their Pay attention to and access to Cultivation resources, but he ultimately gave up on the idea.
Firstly, Qin Kun would find it difficult to explain why he hadn't displayed such exceptional talent when selecting members for the guard team earlier.
Secondly, Qian Feng's fate lingered in Qin Kun's mind. Qian Feng, like him, was a house slave of similar age, both aspiring to rise above their status and change their destiny of servitude. Simply because he couldn't hold back his anger, he was severely beaten, died from his injuries, and the Liu Family didn't even bother to bury him, directly discarding him in a mass grave, his body exposed in the wilderness. They also didn't pursue Liu Xin or Sun Changhe's responsibility.
The Liu Family simply did not treat these indentured house slaves as human beings. Qin Kun found it hard to feel any sense of belonging to the Liu Family!
Therefore, Qin Kun preferred to walk a more difficult Dao.
After washing his hands, as darkness fell, Qin Kun went to bed.
During sleep, Qin Kun's powerful Qi and blood naturally circulated, restoring his depleted physical and mental energy, especially concentrating on the cracked skin of his hands, making them feel warm and tingly.
Waking up early the next morning, Qin Kun found that the swelling and bruising on his hands had already subsided, and the wounds had scabbed over. Aside from a slight ache, there were no other major issues, and he could move them normally!
Iron Stone Fist (Beginner 37%)
Qin Kun's Cultivation progress in Iron Stone Fist had also visibly increased somewhat! His hard work had paid off!
"Good! Although my Qi and blood are like an ox, and I am far stronger than ordinary people, there's no need to rush for quick success. For now, I'll practice one day and rest for three!"
Qin Kun's eyes gleamed. He was not rushing this skin toughening and boxing practice. Haste makes waste, and the safest approach was to practice once and rest for three days, leaving no side effects!
As night fell, Qin Kun lay in bed, tossing and turning, unable to sleep.
"I'm so hungry... My body has grown stronger, and my appetite has increased accordingly. The food I used to eat is no longer enough to fill my stomach."
Lying in bed, listening to the occasional 'rumbling' from his stomach, Qin Kun's face showed a hint of helplessness.
Ever since the Blood Sea Divine Seed caused a qualitative change in his Qi and blood, it had brought him many benefits: a physique far stronger than ordinary people, abundant energy, and acute senses.
But the only 'downside' was his greatly increased appetite. It was like the difference between a child and an adult; an adult needs more nutrients and energy than a child to support their body's activities. This had caused Qin Kun to barely feel full these past few days.
If this continued for a long time, it would definitely affect his body!