fictionpage Chapter 034 Shennong's Medicine
Chapter 034 Shennong's Medicine
Stepping out of the examination center, the afternoon sun in Tiantai City was somewhat dazzling.
Bai Mujie enthusiastically suggested that they turn into a bustling commercial street next door.
At the end of the street, a huge 3D sign hangs on a futuristic building—[Shennong Potion].
The store was well-air-conditioned, and the air was filled with a unique scent that was a mixture of faint herbs and strange minerals.
Inside the crystal-clear glass display case, rows of potions shimmered with various colors of light, and holographic projections in the air displayed their enticing efficacy descriptions.
"【Explosive Blood No. 1】Slightly increases burst damage for three minutes, priced at 1000 credits!"
"【Swift One】Slightly increases speed for five minutes, priced at 1000 credits!"
Lin Qiye frowned subconsciously as he looked at the staggering prices.
That's a bit expensive.
Even the lowest grade, number one, costs 1000.
Number two is 2000, and so on, with the highest level, number nine, being 9999.
"Honey, do we need to buy these?" Lin Qiye said to Bai Muxi in a low voice.
Lin Qiye was looking at those astonishing prices and hadn't even had a chance to express his "too expensive" sentiment when he saw Bai Mujie's eyes light up and walk towards the cashier.
"Li Mingao!"
Bai Mujie strode over and greeted them warmly, "Mingao! What nice things are you buying?"
Everyone looked in the direction of the voice and saw Li Mingao and his several second-generation friends standing in the checkout line, looking very proud.
Each of them was carrying a gift box with the "Shennong Medicine" logo printed on it.
Bai Mujie returned quickly and said, "They bought it..."
Before Bai Mujie could finish speaking, Bai Zhenyun immediately flashed a hearty smile and said, "I saw it too, let's buy this exclusive gift pack. One for you, one for Qiye, perfect!"
He glanced sharply at Lin Qiye and made a decision in an instant.
This is a once-in-a-lifetime investment opportunity, for a mere 50,000 credit points.
If I could gain the favor of a future martial artist, it would be an absolute steal!
"Dad!" Bai Mujie wanted to say that it wasn't this 50,000 yuan gift package, but Bai Zhenyun stopped him with a look, and he swallowed the rest of his words.
Bai Muxi quickly stepped forward, saying politely but distantly, "Uncle, this is too precious, we can't..."
"Hey!" Bai Zhenyun waved his hand, interrupting her, and looked at Lin Qiye and Bai Muxi with an undeniable smile. "You young people don't need to be so polite!"
He looked at the two of them, his tone becoming earnest: "This isn't called valuable, this is called an investment! An investment in your future! You don't need to think about anything else now, just focus on the exam without any distractions, and getting good grades is the best way to repay your uncle!"
Having said all that, refusing now would seem ungrateful.
Lin Qiye looked at the shrewd and tactful middle-aged man in front of him and understood.
……
Back in his hotel suite, Lin Qiye put down the "Premium Package" gift box, which was worth 50,000 credits.
He probably knew the value of martial artists, and that was Bai Zhenyun's way of expressing goodwill.
I feel like everyone around me is a good person now.
Lin Qiye calculated that, given his current cultivation speed, it was a certainty that he would break through another level in the Eight Treasures Technique within the next five days.
At that time, your genetic potential will surely break through the 10% barrier and you will become a true martial artist before the exam!
Once this idea takes hold, it spreads like wildfire and can never be extinguished!
……
The night was as deep and still as water.
Lin Qiye temporarily used the spacious living room of the luxury suite as a place for cultivation.
Outside the window, the ever-burning neon lights of Tiantai City cast dappled light and shadow through the floor-to-ceiling windows, outlining his silhouette as he sweats profusely and repeats his training movements time and time again.
Even when he was slacking off during his training, his clothes were already soaked with sweat, clinging tightly to his body, and his muscles trembled uncontrollably from extreme fatigue.
The bedroom door was gently pushed open, and Bai Muxi came out.
Looking at the man cultivating in the living room, she wanted to speak, to say, "Qi Ye, take a rest."
But the words were on the tip of her tongue, and she swallowed them back down.
She saw his determined eyes, and even more so, she saw the flame burning within them, a flame called "determination".
She knew he was trying to break through a barrier.
At this moment, any word of "concern" or dissuasion could become a stumbling block to interrupt his momentum.
Her support should not become a burden to him.
Bai Muxi took a deep breath, suppressing the heartache and worry in her heart.
She didn't go over to bother him, nor did she go back to her room to sleep.
She simply walked silently to the sofa in the living room, curled up and sat down, dimmed the screen of her personal terminal to its lowest setting, then looked down and gently swiped her fingers across it.
"Key points for replenishing physical energy during the breakthrough period of a quasi-martial artist".
"A diet plan for quickly restoring physical strength after intense training."
"A gentle medicinal diet that helps stabilize mental strength."
She accompanied him in this silent way.
So, over the next few days, a truly insane scene unfolded in the hotel suite.
Lin Qiye practically treated himself like a perpetual motion machine, spending all his time practicing the Eight Treasures Technique, except for eating and short naps.
Although his "slacking off technique" was awkward, it was effective in its longevity.
Bai Muxi transformed into an all-around nanny, preparing high-energy nutritious meals for him every day in various ways, calculating his energy consumption after each cultivation session, and even spending a lot of money to order some mild tonic soups and medicines.
On the first day, Lin Qiye completed 15 training sessions.
The second day, 15 times!
On the third day, it was still 15 times!
Lin Qiye knew that the key to cultivation lay in striking a balance between exertion and relaxation.
In addition to his rigorous daily practice, he always makes a point of setting aside time for his body and mind to get adequate rest and recovery.
Because he understood that there was plenty of time left for a breakthrough, and there was no need to rush.
With the exam just around the corner, pushing yourself too hard could backfire.
By the evening of the fourth day, there was only one day left before the exam began.
The progress bar is clearly displayed on the system panel:
【Eight Treasures Kung Fu Level 3 (59/60)】
Just one more time!
Bai Muxi sat on the sofa and could clearly feel that the aura around Lin Qiye was undergoing a dramatic change.
A faint sense of oppression made even this aspiring martial artist feel uneasy.
Bai Muxi couldn't believe it.
Is a breakthrough imminent?
That can't be right!
I watched this crooked and awkward cultivation for four days.
Is this a breakthrough to 10% of genetic potential, to become a martial artist?
Bai Muxi felt that it was all too sci-fi.
Absolutely impossible!
She worked hard for 8 years!
It took almost three years to increase the final percentage from 8.5% to 9.5%!
No matter how talented Lin Qiye is, he couldn't possibly break through this quickly, could he?!