The Martial Training Ground was bustling with people.

Compared to most, those who had just entered the Nourishing Life Art seemed more nervous.

Ranking in the top five in the Fist Strength Test could earn them a food supplement reward from the escort agency.

Training through eating! Those who had already started consuming double portions of beef understood this deeply.

If they could secure a spot in the top five, a free food supplement would greatly benefit their future cultivation.

After all, double portions of beef already set them apart from others. What if they could eat three portions per meal?

With this in mind, these newcomers eyed each other sharply, filled with vigilance.

Jiang Ping was also contemplating.

Among the top five in the last Fist Strength Test, four had entered the Nourishing Life Art thanks to the extra food supplements. Their initial fist strength was high, and Jiang Ping knew that to surpass them, he had to demonstrate a level of Nourishing Life Art that exceeded everyone else's.

However, Jiang Ping was always cautious, understanding the principle that the tallest tree in the forest is the first to be blown down.

A moment of brilliance meant nothing. No matter how talented, he was still just a sapling. To reach the other side of the Martial Dao, stability must be ingrained in his bones.

This was the awareness a transmigrator should have!

Therefore, the fifth-ranked Zhao Lusi, with a fist strength of 158 pounds, was his target to surpass.

The initial fist strength gap between them was only three pounds. Assuming Zhao had already entered the Nourishing Life Art, Jiang Ping only needed to unleash a bit more Blood Qi on top of the 1st Layer's strength to easily surpass him, neither drawing attention nor missing out on the food supplement reward.

In fact, as Jiang Ping was pondering, the fifth-ranked Zhao Lusi was feeling uneasy, as several sharp gazes occasionally glanced his way.

Clearly, compared to the other top four, he was the easiest target to surpass and had long become a target.

Zhao Lusi smiled bitterly; he had not yet broken through to the 1st Layer of the Nourishing Life Art. After this, he feared he would fade into the crowd.

"Zhang San!"

Without giving everyone much time to recover, Escort Master Huang's voice rang out timely.

The Fist Strength Test had begun!

Bang!

"142 pounds!" Chief Escort Liang announced expressionlessly.

"Training for three days and not gaining even a pound of strength, even with food supplements? Even a pig would gain some weight. Where did yours go?" Escort Master Huang looked at Zhang San's initial fist strength record in the booklet, shaking his head with disdain.

Zhang San's face flushed immediately, and he quickly ducked into the crowd with his head down.

"Li Si."

"Wang Wu."

"....."

One by one, those whose names were called stepped forward to test their fists. Except for Zhang San, others, though not having entered the Nourishing Life Art, had more or less increased their fist strength, with the most gaining only ten pounds.

"Those practicing our escort agency's Nourishing Life Art can gain up to ten pounds of strength before breaking through to the 1st Layer. Those who have gained ten pounds should practice more and strive to break through soon," Escort Master Huang said.

A while later.

"Sun Qi!"

When Sun Qi's name was called, everyone raised their eyebrows and perked up.

Not only did he have the highest initial fist strength, but he was also the first among 'everyone' to break through. They were curious about how much fist strength Sun Qi had.

The burly man named Sun Qi walked out of the crowd with neither arrogance nor humility.

"Chief Escort, excuse me." Sun Qi slightly cupped his hands before Chief Escort Liang, then instantly clenched his right fist.

Everyone saw his muscular arm bulge with veins, seemingly growing larger.

Bang!

His fist swung towards the chief escort's chest, making a crisp sound, yet the chief escort remained unmoved, expressionlessly announcing:

"213 pounds."

"Not bad, not only has he entered the Nourishing Life Art, but he can also go further. It won't be long before he breaks through to the 2nd Layer," Escort Master Huang nodded, giving Sun Qi a few appraising glances.

"Sun Qi will continue to work hard and live up to Escort Master Huang's expectations," Sun Qi replied, neither arrogant nor impatient.

"Sun Qi is likely still the first in fist strength and will maintain it for some time until the special training ends," many whispered, both envious and jealous.

The test continued.

.....

"Fang Yong, fist strength 173 pounds!"

"Not bad, you've entered the Nourishing Life Art. Have you been eating one portion of beef per meal these past few days?" Escort Master Huang asked, looking up and down at the plain-looking young man before him.

"Yes." Fang Yong appeared somewhat apprehensive.

"From now on, eat two portions of food supplements," Escort Master Huang instructed.

"Huh?" Fang Yong looked puzzled. Eating two portions, if not in the top five, would cost silver.

But Escort Master Huang said no more. It wasn't until he returned to the crowd and someone pointed it out that he realized.

"Escort Master Huang means that if I can enter the Nourishing Life Art with just one portion of food supplement, then eating two portions might speed up my progress in the Martial Dao!"

Fang Yong was overjoyed, then lifted his head, looking at 'the first' Sun Qi with a hint of defiance.

"Zhao Lusi!"

At this moment, as a name was called, many held their breath.

Because this person was the gatekeeper of the top five in the last Fist Strength Test, also the target for several newcomers to catch up to first.

A moment later.

"168 pounds!"

As the chief escort's cold voice rang out, a few exclamations arose from the crowd.

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"Even with double food supplements, he couldn't enter the Nourishing Life Art. That's not good," Escort Master Huang shook his head, somewhat disappointed.

Zhao Lusi kept his head down, saying nothing.

He knew it was time to give up his spot.

"...."

"Jiang Ping!"

Not long after Zhao Lusi, it was Jiang Ping's turn.

Everyone scrutinized him.

If Sun Qi dominated the field with absolute fist strength, this one relied on his outstanding features.

"His appearance is not bad. Could it be that he also entered the Nourishing Life Art?" someone clicked their tongue.

"Not likely!" Liu Wensheng asserted, with a hint of sourness.

"183 pounds! Entered the Nourishing Life Art."

"Brother Liu, you've been proven wrong."

"......" Liu Wensheng's expression was complex.

The pretty boy really did enter.

"From now on, eat... hmm, eat double portions of food supplements."

Escort Master Huang initially intended to suggest Jiang Ping also eat double portions of food supplements, but considering his fist strength results, he could enter the top five without needing his advice.

"Escort Master Huang is right."

Jiang Ping cupped his hands. He had only unleashed slightly more than the 1st Layer's strength of the Nourishing Life Art, not drawing attention, but entering the top five shouldn't be a problem, so he would naturally eat double portions of food supplements.

"Breaking through the 1st Layer only matches my initial fist strength, not much of a threat," Sun Qi murmured.

The crowd watched the returning young man with some envy.

This one not only had good looks but also entered the Nourishing Life Art, seemingly not just a pretty face.

"Congratulations, Brother Jiang, congratulations!"

As Jiang Ping rejoined the crowd, Luo Tiegen was the first to warmly offer congratulations.

It was as if he hadn't been reprimanded last night, speaking with the joy of an old friend, calling him 'brother' repeatedly.

Not far from the two, Sun Zheng's expression was not good, somewhat gloomy, and even a bit apprehensive.

He hadn't expected that the pretty boy he had just quarreled with had quietly entered the Nourishing Life Art, no wonder he was so fearless last night, not taking him seriously.

"Don't worry, I'm here." Qian Dele, noticing his old friend's off expression, immediately reassured him.

Qian Dele was equally surprised, but only slightly, as he too had entered the Nourishing Life Art!

Time gradually passed...