Chapter 45: Tang Family Fortress Secret Art (Seeking Recommendations, Collecting)???? The Golden Rooster Announces Dawn.

  When the first ray of dawn sunlight peeks through the gap in the curtains, casting a long beam onto the bedside, Tang's biological clock, which had been well-trained since childhood, promptly opened his eyes.

  In the Tang Dynasty, you didn't need to look at your watch to know that it was definitely 7 o'clock in the morning. Because Xinjiang has a long daylight period, and the sun rises relatively later than inland areas.

  He lowered his head to take a look at Lan Xin who was nestled in his arms, only to find that she was staring back at him with her big, bright eyes wide open, and there wasn't a hint of sleepiness in her clear and sparkling gaze.

  Obviously, she had woken up long ago and just didn't disturb Tang Dynasty.

  "How did you wake up? Don't sleep a little more?" Lan Xin asked softly.

  "After sleeping enough, I naturally woke up." Tang Dynasty said while getting out of bed and opening the quilt, "A day's plan is in the morning. This person can't be too used to himself, must cultivate good habits, starting from small details."

  "You slept very late last night! How long have you slept?" Lan Xin asked with concern while putting on her clothes.

  "As a martial artist, having four hours of deep sleep per day is more than enough; anything more would be a waste of time." Tang Chao changed into his training uniform from the closet, put his left foot on the chair, bent down to tie his shoelaces and said: "An ordinary person spends about one-third of their life sleeping, I don't want to squander my life like that."

  "Xinhua, you know a lot, talking to you always broadens my horizons." Lan's eyes shone with admiration as she looked at Tang Dynasty, "What is deep sleep? Can you teach me?"

  "I've said it before, as long as you want to learn something, I can teach you." Tang Chao smiled and nodded in response: "Tonight when we're sleeping, I'll teach you."

  "Ah! Thank you, Xin Hua." Lan Xin looked extremely happy and smiled.

  The two of them looked like a newlywed couple, hand in hand, going downstairs after washing up in the bathroom.

  When I came out and arrived at the backyard, I found that Ziwei and Ziling were already here practicing their skills.

  Zi Wei's practice seems to be the "snake shape" in Xingyiquan, appearing soft and boneless, but actually every move is full of hidden internal power.

  Zi Ling held a single-edged sword in his hand, with agile and nimble movements, full of masculine vigor. He chopped, hacked, thrust, and swept, the sword light flashing like snow, and the killing intent rising high.

  Tang Dynasty stood aside and watched for a while, smiled indifferently, then chose a piece of grassland, stood there taking three deep breaths, and began to practice the set of physical skills that had been improved one move at a time.

  These movements, at first glance seem simple, but upon closer observation, it can be discovered that not only do the hands, legs and waist require extremely strong flexibility, but many of the movements appear to completely defy the physiological structure of the human limbs' joints, being able to move in reverse and fold inwards, appearing extremely strange.

  Lan Xin was originally concentrating on practicing her Qi under a plum tree, but after inadvertently seeing the strange movements made by Tang Dynasty, she couldn't calm down and practice anymore.

  Lan Xin, who was skilled in grappling and striking techniques, could see at a glance that if someone possessed the kind of superhuman flexibility that Tang had, combined with the skills of close-range combat, they would inevitably be able to unleash an unexpectedly powerful attack.

  It's not just Orchid Heart, Ziwie and Ziling are also attracted by the physical movements of the Tang Dynasty.

  When Tang Dynasty finished the entire set of thirty-six movements, his whole body was drenched in sweat, as if he had just been soaked in water.

  However, Tang's face didn't show a hint of fatigue, on the contrary, he looked even more spirited and full of energy.

  "Xin Hua, what kind of kung fu is this?" Lan Xin couldn't help but ask.

  Upon hearing Lan Xin's term of endearment for Tang Dynasty, Zi Wei and Zi Ling exchanged a glance, both able to see the astonishment in each other's eyes.

  The courtesy name Xinhua of the Tang Dynasty is no secret in Tangjia Village. But those who can call him that, Lanxin is probably the first person in the whole village now.

  "Our Tang family's ancestral secret, the Thirty-six Strong Body Techniques." The Tang Dynasty blurted out a lie without feeling any shame, "It has been passed down to me, the thirty-ninth generation, and is only passed down to males, not females."

  "Boss, is this 'Thirty-six Strong Body' an internal family skill?" Ziwei obviously believed in what Tang Dynasty said.

  "To be precise, it's the combination of external and internal power." Tang said with a straight face, "Our Tang family's strong body technique doesn't require us to torture our bodies like other external techniques do, instead we use secret methods to deeply excavate human potential, achieving the ultimate goal of strengthening the body and being healthy."

  "What's human potential? Boss, what kind of ability is this?" Zi Ling asked in confusion.

  "Potential, as the name suggests, should be a hidden ability." Lan Xin took over Zi Ling's words and turned to face Tang Chao, asking with a smile: "Xin Hua, I'm right, aren't I?"

  "Uh, you understand correctly." Tang Dynasty nodded and replied: "The human body is actually an infinite treasure trove. Unfortunately, ninety-nine percent of humans have no way to find the key to unlock this treasure trove. Many lost internal skills and mental methods can be considered as the primary entry-level keys to unlock this treasure trove."

  "Boss, what level is Táng jiā's Qiangti 36 forms?" asked Zǐwēi with eyes full of hopeful color.

  "Of course it's the highest level!" Tang Dynasty answered without hesitation, and walked to the edge of the flower bed, bent down to pick up a fist-sized goose egg stone, threw it into the air, and at the moment when the stone was falling, Tang Dynasty's right fist seemed to casually punch out with the most ordinary thrust.

  "Bang!" The sound rang out, and this hard cobblestone was smashed into fragments by Tang Dynasty's fist.

  "Wow! That's incredible!"

  "My goodness! It's really amazing!"

  Ziwei and Ziling simultaneously let out a shocked cry.

  "Xinhua, I want to learn!" Lan's eyes were fixed firmly on Tang Dynasty.

  "If you want to learn this, you must be mentally prepared to suffer greatly." Tang Chao said seriously: "Our Tang family's thirty-six secret techniques can not only strengthen the body but also kill people! Only those with unyielding determination and perseverance will have a chance to succeed."

  On the surface, the Tang Dynasty looks dignified and serious, but in reality, they have long been secretly indulging in pleasure, just like the big grey wolf that tempted Little Red Riding Hood.

  For Lan Xin, Zi Wei and Zi Ling, who have been practicing martial arts since they were young and whose minds and thoughts are not yet fully mature, the mysterious Tang family's thirty-six secret techniques are undoubtedly a great temptation for them, even to the point of being fatal.

  Surely enough——

  "I want to learn!" Lan Xin said firmly: "You don't need a vase by your side, I must have the ability to help you solve problems and worries, so I must learn!"

  "Boss, can you also teach us?" Ziwei ventured to ask.

  "Yes, yes, boss! If we could also learn this secret technique and release our inner potential, then in the future, I and Zǐwēi will have enough ability to protect you and Miss Lánxīn." Zǐlíng spoke quickly and urgently, fully revealing her heartfelt desire.

  "It's fine to learn this, but there is a prerequisite." Tang's face suddenly turned extremely serious and cold, "You must join the Tang Family Secret Special Task Force and swear allegiance to me!"

  "I'm in!" Lan Xin replied without a hint of hesitation.

  "I'm joining too!" Zi Ling rushed to make a decision before Zi Wei.

  "I'm in!" Ziwei was only half a beat slower than Zilian, her expression equally resolute.

  "Alright, I'll personally hold the initiation ceremony for you tonight!" Tang Dynasty nodded solemnly, "Remember, everything you saw and heard earlier is top secret. Without my permission, you are not allowed to reveal a single word to anyone. Otherwise, death will be the penalty!"

  "I understand!" Lan Xin nodded solemnly in response.

  "I guarantee I won't tell anyone!" Zi Ling said immediately.

  Ziwei appeared more formal than the other two, standing upright and looking straight into Tang's eyes, "Please rest assured, boss, I swear to keep the secret!"

  At this time, in the minds of Lan Xin, Zi Wei and Zi Ling, the shadows of those mysterious black-clad guards at Xinhua Building simultaneously emerged. Now they knew that the Secret Service was actually the trump card hidden by the Tang Dynasty.

  Zi Ling and Zi Wei couldn't help but feel extremely excited at the thought of having the opportunity to become members of the Secret Intelligence Agency. They pulled Lan Xin along, chattering non-stop.

  "Now let's disperse, do what you need to do." Tang Dynasty's face restored its usual warm and approachable smile. The topic shifted, his gaze fell on Zi Wei, asking: "How are Mu Haixia and Mu Haiwei's injuries?"

  "It has been disinfected and the wound has been sutured." Zǐ Wēi reported: "Also, they were given antibacterial and anti-inflammatory pills to take orally. However, their injuries are quite severe, and it's estimated that they won't be able to get out of bed for at least ten days or half a month."

  "It's a good thing it's winter now. If it were summer, the heat would be unbearable for them." Tang Dynasty smiled slightly, "The Mu family's rules are very strict."

  Ziwei and Ziliang were both clever enough not to ask Tang how he knew that someone in the Mu household had been executed for family law.

  But Lan Xin was thinking in her heart, Tang Chao came back so late last night, could it be related to the Mu family's execution of household rules?

  The three of them had entered the Mu household at a very young age and had lived there for so long, so they naturally understood that the Mu family's rules were never to be taken lightly. Once they were enforced, it was definitely because someone had committed a serious mistake.

  But they didn't expect that this time, the ones who would be punished were Mu Haixia, the eldest daughter of the Mu family, and Mu Haiwei, the second son of the Mu family.

  Ziwei and Ziling had the same idea in mind, entering Xinhua Building didn't mean they became people of the Tang Dynasty, but joining the secret special task force of the Tang family's fortress would definitely leave a "Tang Dynasty" mark on them from now on, perhaps they could even get their contracts back from the Mu family.

  But Lan Xin couldn't help but wonder at this time, what mistakes these two people had made, so serious that they needed to be punished by the family law? Was it related to the Tang Dynasty?

  After morning exercise, Tang Dynasty went upstairs to take a hot bath and then came downstairs for breakfast.

  "Zi Ling, trouble you to call Lao Mu over for me, just say I have something to discuss with him." Tang Chao instructed Zi Ling, who was adjusting the charcoal fire in the living room, while chewing on a piece of cured lamb jerky.

  "Alright, boss, I'm going right away." Ziliang responded with a single word, put down the fire tongs in her hand, and quickly ran out with quick steps.