"Family Concerns and Martial Challenges"

Warrior Rank 2!

From the start of his practice to reaching Warrior Rank 2, Huang Xiaolong accomplished it in just three days! Although it may be premature to predict the future, this achievement is truly unprecedented.

Normally, it takes about a year for a Level 10 Martial Spirit disciple to break through to Rank 2, and even a Super level Martial Spirit would require approximately six months. However, Huang Xiaolong achieved it in just three days!

Suppressing his excitement, Huang Xiaolong focused on his Cultivation Technique, allowing the Battle Qi in his 2nd-layer meridians to flow gently and smoothly. It moved with a slow and steady rhythm, like a sluggish river.

If we compare the 1st-layer meridians to a small stream, then the 2nd-layer meridians are like a wider river, capable of holding a larger amount of Battle Qi.

A night passed.

When the warm morning sunlight streamed through the window onto Huang Xiaolong, he ceased his practice and opened his eyes. After practicing throughout the night, he had successfully stabilized his strength at Warrior Rank 2.

"How does Huang Wei practice?" Huang Xiaolong pondered, then stood up, jumped off the bed, and walked out of the room, basking in the sunlight as he stretched his limbs.

As he exited the room, Huang Xiaolong's gaze swept across the corner of the yard where he had previously sent a half-meter stone flying. He leisurely strolled over, arriving in front of the stone. Lifting his right hand, his palm radiated with a flickering light as Battle Qi surged forth. With a sudden strike of his palm, the stone shook violently, tiny fragments scattering in all directions.

Retracting his right palm, faint marks appeared on the surface of the stone. Observing the effect of his palm strength, Huang Xiaolong nodded in satisfaction. By reaching Rank 2 Initial Stage, his attacking power was comparable to that of a Rank 2 Late Stage powerhouse. The strength in his palm was equivalent to that of two stones.

In the former Earth, it would have been unimaginable for a seven-year-old child to possess the strength of 200 jin (0.5 kg). However, in this Martial Spirit World, it was not uncommon.

Stepping out of the small courtyard, Huang Xiaolong made his way towards the eastern palace institute.

However just went out of the small courtyard not far, then hears in the front several villages the guard to discuss.

„, Heard that Huang Wei Young Master only used for three days to condense Battle Qi to succeed! We initially condensed Battle Qi to use successfully for almost two months! According to looked like this, Huang Wei Young Master only feared can break through Rank 1 in less than four months!"

„How doesn't know Xiaolong Young Master practice?"

„Xiaolong Young Master? Although Xiaolong Young Master natural talent is also good, but must condense Battle Qi to succeed to take one month, cannot compare with Huang Wei Young Master, breaks through Rank 1 at least to need one year!"

Did Huang Wei that boy condense Battle Qi to succeed? Huang Xiaolong crosses the hands behind the back to stand, a young Sir looks likely that several discussions in the village the guard walks away.

Looks at several guard backs vanish, Huang Xiaolong turns around and walks toward the eastern palace institute. After a while, he arrives at the institute and enters the main hall. Inside, he finds his father Huang Peng, mother Su Yan, younger sister Huang Min, and four-year-old younger brother Huang Xiaohai.

"Huang Peng, Su Yan." Huang Xiaolong greets his parents as he enters the main hall.

"Please have a seat," Huang Peng gestures toward a seat in the main hall. There is a hint of worry on his forehead. After Huang Xiaolong sits down, he notices that Su Yan wears a similar expression. Curious, he asks, "Father, mother, what's the matter?"

"Did you hit Zhou Guang'er a couple of days ago?" Huang Peng stares at his son and asks.

Huang Xiaolong glances at his younger sister Huang Min, knowing that she must have been the one who informed their parents about the incident. Seeing his gaze, Huang Min sticks out her tongue and avoids his gaze.

"He deserved it," Huang Xiaolong responds calmly, maintaining a composed expression.

Huang Peng and Su Yan exchange surprised glances with each other.

"What have you been practicing these days?" After a brief pause, Huang Peng decides not to press further on the matter. Instead, he asks about Huang Xiaolong's recent training. For the past few days, Huang Xiaolong had been secluded in his small courtyard, tirelessly practicing. Huang Peng and Su Yan had been observing this, and it brought some relief to their hearts.

Upon hearing his father's question, Huang Xiaolong hesitates. Should he tell his parents the truth? Should he admit that he had successfully condensed Battle Qi? Huang Peng notices his son's hesitation and offers reassurance, saying, "It's alright if you haven't condensed Battle Qi in these few days. It took me a month to achieve that when I was in your position."

"Yes, Xiaolong, your talent is even higher than your father's. You'll definitely condense Battle Qi within a month," Su Yan adds with a comforting tone.

In fact, both parents misunderstand Huang Xiaolong's hesitation, assuming that he hasn't condensed Battle Qi yet and feels embarrassed to admit it.

After listening to his parents' words, Huang Xiaolong stares for a moment before forcing a bitter smile. However, he decides to go along with their reassurance and says, "Father, mother, you can rest assured. I will definitely condense Battle Qi within a month!"

Hearing their son's assurance, Huang Peng and Su Yan feel relieved and their anxieties lessen. However, there is still a lingering concern in their hearts. Huang Peng then explains, "Xiaolong, the day before yesterday, Huang Wei said something. He threatened to severely injure your hands during the family annual meeting."

Understanding the source of his parents' worries, Huang Xiaolong realizes that Huang Wei might actually carry out his threat at the annual meeting. While others might not dare to do such a thing, Huang Wei's actions have shown that he is capable of it. Huang Xiaolong knows that even if Huang Wei were to seriously harm his hands, he could simply pass it off as an accident. At most, Huang Qide, his grandfather, might scold him a bit without imposing any real punishment.

"Hitting my hands severely?" Huang Xiaolong smiled, a surge of anger rising within him.

Concerned that her son might not fully grasp the seriousness of the situation, Su Yan anxiously exclaimed, "Xiaolong, Huang Wei has successfully condensed Battle Qi. By the end of the year, he might reach Warrior Rank 1 Late Stage. If he truly intends to do so, he could very well severely injure your hands at the annual meeting!" As she spoke, Su Yan envisioned the scene of her son's hands being maimed, her eyes welling up with tears.

"What should we do? What should we do?" Su Yan sobbed, tears streaming down her face.

Seeing his wife in tears, Huang Peng became irritated. "Woman, what good does it do to cry? Will crying solve anything?"

Su Yan composed herself, her teary eyes pleading. "What if Huang Wei truly maims Xiaolong's hands? How will he live afterwards? Huang Peng, you must talk to your elder brother. Ask him to spare Xiaolong from Huang Wei's attack!"

"Ask my elder brother?" Huang Peng furrowed his brow.

"I understand that it would be quite embarrassing for you, but can you just stand by and watch as Xiaolong's hands are maimed by Huang Wei?" Su Yan's sobs grew louder.

Witnessing their mother's tears, Huang Min and Huang Xiaohai joined her, crying in front of her.

Just as Huang Xiaolong was about to speak, Huang Peng suddenly stood up, clenching his teeth. "Fine, I'll go!" He then approached Huang Xiaolong and took his small hand, leading him towards the northern palace institute where Huang Ming resided.

"Father, I..." Huang Xiaolong tried to explain, but before he could say anything, Huang Peng interrupted him and sternly said, "Xiaolong, wait for me in front of your uncle. You must be obedient, understand?" With that, Huang Peng ceased any further discussion and pulled Huang Xiaolong along towards the northern palace institute.

Upon their arrival at the northern palace institute, Huang Ming and his son Huang Wei were already present in the main hall. Fortunately, Elder Zhou Guang and his son Zhou Xuedong were also in attendance.