Chapter 76: Using the Blue Marrow Potion
Chapter 76: Chapter 76: Using the Blue Marrow Potion
Jiangtao explained with a smile:
"It’s because you’re such a grinder!"
"After taking Amiao out for a nice meal, I just couldn’t sit still at home. All I could think about was you still cultivating, so I brought Amiao to my Martial Arts Room to practice with me."
"Brother Qi, long time no see! You’ve gotten even more handsome!"
Jiang Miaoyin’s eyes lit up as she looked at the fresh and handsome Lin Qi, who had just finished showering, and she couldn’t help but praise him.
"Thanks!" Lin Qi laughed.
"Come on, Brother Qi, let’s go to my Martial Arts Room. It’s only 15 minutes until the new year. We should celebrate a little," Jiangtao said with a wave of his hand.
"Sounds good!"
Lin Qi followed Jiangtao to his Martial Arts Room. As soon as he walked in, the rich, spicy aroma of grilled food hit him.
The table in the middle was densely packed with all kinds of skewers, and next to it were rows of cola.
Jiang Miaoyin proactively got a chair for Lin Qi to sit down.
The three of them sat down, and Jiangtao wasted no time, grabbing a skewer of pork belly and starting to chew.
"I’m starving."
"Amiao wouldn’t let me eat. She insisted we had to wait for you, but she was also afraid of interrupting your cultivation. So, the two of us waited by the door until we couldn’t hear anything before knocking."
"Brother!" Jiang Miaoyin’s cheeks flushed. She chided him before glancing shyly at Lin Qi.
"You can just knock next time."
Lin Qi patted Jiang Miaoyin’s head. He also picked up a skewer and started eating, then opened a can of cola and took a big gulp.
He was ravenous. Mastering the third Killing Technique had consumed a huge amount of his stamina.
"Go on, eat up. We couldn’t afford to eat like this when we were kids," Jiangtao lamented.
And so, the three of them began to eat in a leisurely and warm atmosphere.
...
"BOOM!!"
A roar came from outside the Martial Arts Room. The sky was filled with colorful firework patterns—flowers, designs, and words!
"It’s midnight!"
"It’s the new year!"
The three of them went out into the hallway to watch the brilliant fireworks. Jiangtao raised his can of cola.
"Brother Qi, in this new year, the two of us have to make a big splash at the final assessment."
"Let’s make the entire Cang Province know our names."
"Me too, but next year!" Jiang Miaoyin added.
"Alright. Cheers!"
Lin Qi also raised his cola, and the three of them clinked their cans together in the cold wind.
...
「Martial Arts Calendar, Year 2046, January 1st」
The new year had arrived.
After a night of rest, the Martial Arts Students re-entered a state of urgency, sprinting with all their might.
"There are less than seven days until the final assessment. Everyone must seize this last bit of time. Every single point is crucial."
"Raise your score by one point, and you can beat hundreds, even thousands, of people."
Yan Hong stood at the lectern, her expression grave.
Many students looked solemn, feeling the intense pressure.
No one could face it with ease. Everyone had their own goal and was sprinting toward it.
...
「That evening, in Martial Arts Room 503」
"BANG! BANG!!"
Lin Qi brandished his Big Gun, executing his third Killing Technique—Rock-Bursting Drill. A terrifying power erupted from the Long Spear.
The Long Spear was Tearing through the air, letting out a sharp whistle as if it wanted to drill through everything.
"Whew..."
Lin Qi stopped and retracted the spear. He wiped his forehead, flinging away a handful of sweat.
’I’ve mastered the Rock-Bursting Drill, but the stamina consumption is immense. Plus, I’m not Proficient with it yet.’
’It takes time to execute in a real fight, making it easy for an opponent to exploit the opening. I still need more practice.’
After summarizing his thoughts, Lin Qi took off his clothes, retrieved a bottle of Potion from a cabinet, and walked into the bathroom, where a white bathtub sat.
After simply filling it with hot water, he opened the Potion bottle, gave it a gentle shake, and slowly poured the crystal-clear, light blue liquid into the water.
"DRIP!"
The blue liquid spread rapidly, assimilating the clear hot water around it. In moments, the entire tub was filled with light blue water.
The fresh fragrance of medicinal herbs wafted out with the rising steam.
Lin Qi slowly stepped into the tub. Although the temperature was high, for someone like him who was used to applying Red Blood, it didn’t have much of an effect.
’There’s less than a week until the final assessment. My Spear Technique Realm has already surpassed my goal. All that’s left is my Qi and Blood Value.’
A month had passed since he obtained the Blue Marrow Potion.
It was just the right time to use it.
’According to the instructions, the first use should increase my Qi and Blood Value by about 0.08.’
Lin Qi wanted to know just how much the Blue Marrow Potion could raise his Qi and Blood Value, given his constitution.
"Hooo..."
Lin Qi lay back in the tub. As the hot water enveloped his body, he quickly felt a reaction.
Amidst the sweltering heat, wisps of coolness clung to his skin like water, then seemed to transform into countless tiny worms burrowing desperately into his body through his pores.
After seeping into his body, the cool sensation didn’t stop moving; it continued to wander through him.
"SWOOSH~~"
As the wisps of coolness entered his muscles, they were instantly activated. It was as if starving ghosts who hadn’t eaten for three days and nights had encountered a feast and were now devouring it madly.
Every muscle in his body began a silent Refinement as it absorbed the cool sensation.
"Ahhh..."
Lin Qi let out a comfortable breath. Every muscle in his body felt as if it had relaxed.
His entire body and mind were undergoing a special kind of spa treatment.
He hadn’t felt this comfortable in a long time.
In just a few moments, the comfortable Lin Qi felt a wave of drowsiness and, without realizing it, fell into a deep sleep.
[You have used the Blue Marrow Potion. Your body is absorbing the potion. Qi and Blood Value +0.01]
[Your muscles are absorbing the potion and undergoing Refinement. Qi and Blood Value +0.01]
[..., Qi and Blood Value +0.01]
...
「The next day, at four in the morning」
"BEEP BEEP!!"
Lin Qi’s eyes snapped open. The next moment, a chilling sensation washed over him. He looked down and saw that his entire body was still submerged in the bathtub.
’I can’t believe I actually fell asleep in the tub.’
He quickly stood up, turned on the showerhead, and started to wash with hot water.
"SPLASH~"
As the hot water rained down on him, Lin Qi looked at his panel.
[Qi and Blood Value: 9.74 → 9.84]
His expression was one of surprise. His Qi and Blood Value had increased from 9.74 to 9.84, a full increase of 0.1.
A Potion worth 200,000 was truly something else. No training, just a comfortable soak for one night, and his Qi and Blood Value had risen.
Lin Qi marveled to himself.
’A normal person can usually absorb 80% of the Blue Marrow Potion, increasing their value by about 0.08.’
’But I’m different. My Talent is high, so I can absorb 100% of the Blue Marrow Potion’s effects.’
Lin Qi was very satisfied. Not a single drop of the Blue Marrow Potion’s effect had been wasted.
After his shower, he changed directly into a clean Martial Arts Uniform and threw yesterday’s dirty clothes into the washing machine.
He trained four times a day, which required changing into several sets of Martial Arts Uniforms. He had to wash a large number of uniforms and socks every day.
He also activated his smart robot to clean up.
Lin Qi went to his cabinet, took out several packs of special nutrient bread, and started eating. When he was thirsty, he drank a sports drink.
After breakfast, at 4:20, he left his Martial Arts Room and went to the Martial Arts Classroom.
He walked straight to the Punch Force Tester.
’My Qi and Blood Value is 9.84 now. I wonder how much my Fist Power has increased?’
"BEEP!"
Lin Qi activated the machine and jumped in place to loosen his joints.
"Hoo..."
He took a deep breath, relaxing his muscles.
The next second!
Lin Qi’s gaze sharpened, his aura changing abruptly. Like a tiger suddenly roused, his body began to exert force.
Starting from his feet, power traveled through his muscles and tendons to his waist, coiling and exploding like a spring. His spine arched like a great dragon, each vertebra aligning to channel the force into his arm.
Lin Qi turned, gathering power, and launched his fist—as large as a sandbag—like a cannonball.
It traced a perfect arc before smashing heavily into the Punching Target.
"BAM!!"
With a heavy thud, the Punching Target shook violently, as if it were about to be thrown off.
"BEEP!"
A string of numbers instantly appeared on the electronic screen—"1156 kg!"
Seeing this, the corners of Lin Qi’s mouth lifted into a smile!
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