Whether criticized or mocked, in any case, Wu Li's first video definitely caught fire.
By 9:30 PM, Wu Li's video had received 110,000 likes, over 4,000 comments, and he had over 5,000 new followers.
It was time to start a live stream!
Originally, to start a live stream on the Mo Yin Platform, one needed over 50,000 followers, but as Mo Yin grew in popularity and more people wanted to stream, the platform lowered its requirements. Now, all you needed was over 10,000 followers, or at least one video with over 30,000 likes to start streaming.
Wu Li had long met the live streaming requirements, and after completing the process, he chose to start streaming.
According to Chen Dong, the number of active users on Mo Yin peaked after 8 PM, making it the best time to start a live stream. Plus, when Wu Li started streaming, his video would display a "live now" alert. With the video's popularity still high, many people seeing it might be curious enough to check out his live stream.
"Old Wu, come on, get some hair gel."
"Clothes, clothes, this one's a bit wrinkled."
"Are you streaming from the dorm? This background doesn't look professional at all."
Seeing that Wu Li was about to make his first on-camera appearance, his two roommates, excited, busied themselves, making Wu Li rather nervous.
"Alright, stop fussing," Wu Li waved his hand, took off his training suit, and put on a white, tight tank top that showcased his muscular physique, "Let's just stream like this."
"Damn, why didn't I think of that?" Wang Xuecheng exclaimed, "With that body, you can tell you've trained."
"Let's start," Wu Li was a bit nervous, but more excited. He would soon have Fan Value to exchange for skills.
[Live streaming started, please note, the content must be related to Martial Arts]
[Streaming duration must not be less than one hour, and the interval between each stream must not be less than eight hours]
[After the stream ends, the system will calculate Fan Value based on the maximum number of online users in the stream]
[Note, self-rewards or rewards from persons you hire in the stream will not be counted in the final reward total]
Seeing this, Wu Li sighed regretfully. He had hoped to have his roommates send him rewards, and after cashing out with a tenfold increase, to return the principal to them, potentially becoming rich overnight...
"People's Divine Wealth Systems let them make money even by breathing, yet my system won't even let me cheat," Wu Li muttered to himself before officially starting the live stream.
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"Welcome everyone to my live stream."
"I started practicing martial arts at six, specifically Xingyi Fist. I welcome friends interested in Traditional Martial Arts to discuss more."
"Give a follow if you just joined."
Following the tips taught by Chen Dong, Wu Li greeted his viewership. After streaming for over half an hour, his live room had gathered 241 people.
Wu Li realized he had underestimated the complexity of streaming. He had expected, with over 5,000 followers and 110,000 likes, the live room should easily attract a few hundred to a thousand people. Yet, after a long wait, the number hadn't even broken 300.
"Where is the streamer from?"
"How old are you?"
"Is this in a university dorm?"
"Looking for a boyfriend, looking for a boyfriend, looking for a boyfriend..."
"Add me for perks."
"Add me, I'm currently..."
...
"I'm from Shudu, 20 years old, and I'm streaming from my university dorm room."
Wu Li answered each question from the comment section, and tried to kick out anyone posting advertisements.
"Show us something."
"Go punch a tree again."
"Only showing off your muscles?"
...
Seeing that the numbers in his live room weren't increasing much, Wu Li stood up, "Let me demonstrate a set of fists for everyone."
He stood in the middle of the dorm corridor, body slightly bent, and his right foot stepped forward, with both hands protecting his face at chest level.
Wu Li's eyes narrowed. Although his posture didn't look suave, the many years of training with his grandfather had given him an inherent calm and commanding presence that naturally drew people's attention.
Suddenly, he lunged forward, arms lifting, inner rotation of the arms, advancing, and elbow strikes!
Xingyi Twelve Forms, Tiger Form.
Snap! The air cracked audibly.
Even through the screen, watchers could feel the powerful energy Wu Li displayed in that instant, giving an impressively fierce impression.
Upper Step Splitting Fist, Sitting Wheel Punching from Squat, Green Dragon Emerges from Water, Advancing Breaking Fist, Retreating Step Breaking Fist, Smooth Step Break Fist, White Crane Spreads Wings... Wu Li's hands never stopped, displaying the Xingyi Fist techniques in a small confined space.
"Wow, so cool!"
"Amazing."
"That's real kung fu!"
"Is the young brother single?"
"Add me for perks."
...
As Wu Li became more engaged in his fist performance, the live room became busier.
The continuous crisp sounds filled the air as Wu Li executed his techniques vigorously. Wearing a tight tank top, his muscle definition was clear as he punched, and coupled with his handsome looks, he was indeed extremely charismatic.
More and more people joined the live stream, drawn by Wu Li's actions, and stayed to watch, gradually increasing the viewership to over 400 people.
Little hearts, love letters, cherry blossoms, doughnuts... Various gifts were being sent continuously.
Ten minutes later, Wu Li, drenched in sweat, stopped punching and sat down.
"Thank you, thank you for the gifts," Wu Li said with a smile. The live room now had 623 people, which meant he could exchange for a new Martial Arts skill worth 500 Fan Value after the stream ended.
"Fancy moves, but you'd still get knocked down with one punch in the ring."
Suddenly, such a comment appeared in the section. Wu Li frowned, but before he could respond, more comments followed.
"True, Traditional Martial Arts these days are all about routines."
"Looks good, but what's the use if it's not applicable in real fights?"
"Traditional Martial Arts, none of you can actually fight!"
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Seeing the tone of the discussion taking a detrimental turn, Wu Li quickly spoke up, "Traditional Martial Arts isn't about not being able to fight; it's just that many techniques are killing skills, which are restricted in modern times."
"There goes that argument again[Rolling Eyes]"
"The biggest feature of Traditional Martial Arts is always trying to prove strength with words[Picking Nose][Picking Nose]"
"Always about killing skills. Tyson could punch you into the ICU with one hit; doesn't that count as a killing skill?"
...
As Wu Li explained, the comments mocking him only increased, but he didn't panic.
"Hua Country has a 5,000-year history. The earliest martial arts started during the Yanhuang period when beasts outnumbered humans. People imitated wild beasts, engaged with them, and according to the Records of the Grand Historian, rulers like King Xia, King Yin, and King Zhou were all capable of capturing ferocious beasts barehanded."
Influenced by his grandfather since childhood, Wu Li spoke confidently, "During the Spring and Autumn and Warring States period, with warlords vying for dominion and frequent wars, martial arts became increasingly used in the military. People summarized and refined their battle-honed techniques, developing systematic martial arts theories and routines. This is what Martial Arts truly is!"