Starting with Proficiency Panel-Chapter 616: See the real deal tomorrow morning (new book content)

At this moment, the bell had just rung. Because this class was taught by an extremely strict history professor, you couldn't talk or play on your phone in his class. If you got caught, you could kiss your credits goodbye.

This has happened before. It's said there was a guy who got caught playing on his phone in this professor's class. Even in his senior year, he was stuck in school studying ancient classics. The professor wouldn't deduct his credits; rather, he would treat him separately. After the final exam, he'd give him an insanely difficult history paper to complete.

After class, Xiao Qiang barely managed to hold on and then hurriedly rushed out of the classroom towards the courtyard.

Upon arriving at the courtyard, he saw Duan Nantian practicing Taichi, which left Xiao Qiang quite surprised. He thought, Master is actually doing Taichi? As he continued watching, Xiao Qiang realized that Duan Nantian's Taichi was different from the elderly people in the park. Duan Nantian's Taichi had a certain charm, but Xiao Qiang couldn't figure out what it was.

After Duan Nantian finished his Taichi routine, Xiao Qiang hurriedly asked, "Master, why are you practicing Taichi? Doesn't our Body Sect have its own techniques? Why practice something else?"

Duan Nantian seemed to have anticipated Xiao Qiang's question and replied slowly, "I am searching for the feeling of a circle."

"The feeling of a circle?"

"Yes, our Body Sect's initial skills follow a path of pure strength. After reaching the extreme of Yang, one needs to find a touch of softness within the purest and most intense form. Only by integrating both hardness and softness, and harmonizing Yin and Yang, can one ascend to the peak of the Martial Path!

Enough about that now, it's still too early for you. I've prepared a training outfit for you. Go change and start practicing the Body Gate Three Techniques."

"Ah, okay, Master!"

After Xiao Qiang changed into a set of black training clothes, he began practicing the first technique of the Body Gate Three Techniques under Duan Nantian's guidance.

"Ox Demon Moving Mountain."

Currently, Xiao Qiang could barely manage to perform one movement from the first technique, thanks to the foundation of Martial Arts given by Duan Nantian's Washing Marrow and Shaving Hair in the morning. Otherwise, it would take him two to three months to barely scrape together one movement, let alone performing it with such ease as now.

When Xiao Qiang assumed the first position, he gradually performed the Breathing Technique taught by Duan Nantian. His entire body began to feel numb and aching, and Xiao Qiang forced himself to focus his mind on the Breathing, which helped alleviate some of the intense pain throughout his body.

When Xiao Qiang was about to give up, Duan Nantian solemnly said from the side, "The Body Sect's fundamental three techniques, Ox Demon Moving Mountain, train the muscles and skin, Spirit Turtle Breath trains the five viscera, and Candle Dragon Holding the Sky cleanses the bone marrow and blood.

To become outstanding, one must endure the greatest hardships. Little Qiang, the longer you endure, the more you'll gain."

Upon hearing Duan Nantian's words, a surge of fierce determination suddenly rose in Xiao Qiang's heart. Yes, to change the current situation, I must first change myself!

How much time had passed, Xiao Qiang did not know, nor did he want to know. He now felt his entire body had become numb, and sweat had formed a puddle under his feet. His consciousness began to blur, but he continued Breathing subconsciously.

Until Xiao Qiang completely passed out, Duan Nantian caught him and carried him on his shoulder into a side room.

In the center of the room was a very ancient-looking bathtub, steaming with hot vapor, heated by a charcoal stove beneath it. Duan Nantian casually stripped Xiao Qiang naked and tossed him into the tub with only his head sticking out.

Duan Nantian chuckled, "This kid's pretty well-built."

Then Duan Nantian continually took out unknown herbs from a nearby cabinet and threw them into the tub. He even grabbed various poisonous insects and spiders from a cage and tossed them in. As he did so, he muttered, "Kid, you're getting off easy. I didn't have such good treatment back in my day. Tsk tsk." With Duan Nantian's actions, the water in the tub turned a ghostly green and bubbled with various sized bubbles.

Poor unconscious Xiao Qiang was unaware of all this, though as Duan Nantian added more materials, Xiao Qiang's face slowly twisted in pain. As time passed, the water in the tub began to turn clear.

Until it was completely clear. After the fire stopped, Duan Nantian fetched Xiao Qiang out of the tub, then carried him and tossed him onto the bed in Xiao Qiang's room. Afterwards, Duan Nantian tidied up Xiao Qiang's clothes and placed them by the bed.

When Xiao Qiang woke up the next morning, he realized that he was stark naked and was shocked. He reached behind to touch, and thankfully it didn't hurt. After getting dressed, washed up, and having breakfast with Duan Nantian, Xiao Qiang felt energized and full of Power. Could this be the result of training?

But that can't be right, with such exertion, shouldn't he be unable to get up the next day? Before Xiao Qiang could question his doubt, Duan Nantian had already instructed Xiao Qiang to start practicing the first technique again.

This time, as Xiao Qiang started practicing and began Breathing, the pain surging through his body started to be soothed by a cool sensation. This invigorated Xiao Qiang's spirits. Could it be, he was beginning to feel it?

In the next week, every time Xiao Qiang practiced, the cool sensation would appear and make him feel almost as if he could moan with pleasure. This sensation was irresistible to Xiao Qiang, and every time he reached the point of intense body pain, the coolness would appear as if soothing and relieving the pain.

It must be mentioned that Xiao Qiang's mindset was a bit perverted.

Until today, it seemed the effects of the medicinal bath Duan Nantian gave Xiao Qiang last time had worn off. As Xiao Qiang practiced the Body Gate Technique, the pain returned without the soothing coolness, making him grit his teeth and endure, feeling as if each day was an eternity. How much time had passed, he didn't know. Just as he was about to pass out completely,

Duan Nantian suddenly said from the side, "Alright, that's enough for today, moderation is key." Xiao Qiang stopped practicing and panted heavily.

After a while of resting, Duan Nantian said, "Follow me."

Xiao Qiang slowly followed Duan Nantian to the room with the bathtub. Then Duan Nantian told Xiao Qiang to strip and get into the tub. Xiao Qiang asked in confusion, "Master, why do I have to bathe? Can't I just bathe in the bathroom?"

Duan Nantian retorted with a hint of heartache, "Do you think the coolness you felt during the practice of the Body Gate Technique came from nowhere? It was from the medicinal power stored in your body after the bath you had when you passed out."

Xiao Qiang suddenly realized, and without any hesitation, quickly stripped and eagerly stepped into the tub with only his head above the water.

Xiao Qiang excitedly said, "Master, hurry up! I'm thirsty for it now!"

Immediately, Duan Nantian wore a mysterious expression, a sly smile tugging at the corner of his mouth, and said, "Sit still, don't move."