Chapter 225: Chapter 169: Martial Arts Transcendence
Although he had long since cultivated the basic Swordsmanship technique gifted by Kong Sheng to the point of perfection, allowing him to project a three-foot sword gleam, the technique contained the most fundamental principles of the sword. Practice always yielded new insights. It also helped him develop a better rapport with his sword, Zhanming. Upon realizing this, Yu Fei made it a habit to practice with Zhanming for a while every morning.
The sheer weight of the sword also served to limber up his muscles and bones.
On the vast training grounds, Yu Fei swung the greatsword with great effort. Zhanming required two hands to wield, and due to its peculiar shape, his forms were not always perfect. This made it difficult to project the three-foot sword gleam; he could only occasionally manage a sharp aura of about a foot.
A little over an hour later, at Jueke’s reminder, Yu Fei stopped his cultivation. He turned to see it leading a mobile, cabinet-style robot, on which were displayed four bottles of [Vermilion Flower Honey]. He had taken this type of Qi Blood recovery drink during the Celestial Pride Positioning Competition before. While targeted at third-realm practitioners, his own Qi Blood was far more vigorous than an ordinary person’s. One bottle had been just right when he was in the second realm, but now, he estimated the effect would be weaker.
However, he despised the taste of [Vermilion Flower Honey]. It was cloyingly sweet.
Yu Fei frowned deeply and asked Jueke, "Are there any Qi Blood drinks with better recovery effects and a lighter taste?"
’This kind of functional beverage can’t be so one-note,’ he thought. ’In the vast Martial Arts Extraordinary World, there must be better options.’
Jueke then slapped the robot on its head, and its internal compartments unfolded, layer by layer, to reveal more than thirty different-colored Qi Blood drinks.
"Master, the [Vermilion Flower Honey] is provided free by the school, but other Qi Blood drinks with the same function require merit points to purchase!"
Yu Fei was confused. "They’re already here in my residence! I still have to pay for them?"
Jueke looked panicked. It leaped in front of Yu Fei, its chubby paws blocking his path as if to stop him.
He had to stop himself from laughing. ’Could a mere virtual projection really stop him?’
"Master, these drinks are all supplied by major corporations! Some are even businesses owned by our school’s Grandmasters and Martial Saints. You must be careful!"
That immediately extinguished any ideas Yu Fei had. ’That makes sense.’
"Alright, alright, relax. I was just asking."
Jueke knew better. Its built-in human micro-expression recognition system told it that the young man had, just a moment ago, seriously considered smashing the automated vending robot to bits with a single sword strike.
Seeing Yu Fei examining the drinks in the cabinet, it began to explain them cautiously.
The prices of the colorful Qi Blood drinks in the cabinet varied greatly, and they were roughly divided into three tiers.
The regular type cost 5 to 30 merit points, the elite type 30 to 100, and the premium type started at 100, with the most expensive bottle costing 1,000 points.
Yu Fei asked in confusion, "What’s the difference between them?"
He could afford it, but 1,000 for a single bottle was still a bit steep.
Jueke clumsily hopped onto the cabinet. After catching its breath, it gestured with a paw and said, "The regular type has a medicinal effect similar to [Vermilion Flower Honey], the elite type’s recovery is five to six times more effective, and the premium type provides about a tenfold boost."
"But the prices vary a lot even within the same tier?"
The orange cat adjusted its top hat and said hesitantly, "The more expensive ones taste better, and the brands are more famous."
"That’s it?"
The orange cat spread its paws. "That’s just how it is!"
’What a rip-off.’ He couldn’t help but ask, "Merit points are so hard to earn. How many people would really throw money away like that just for the sake of their palate or for brand prestige?"
As he spoke, he picked an elite-tier, green tea-flavored Qi Blood drink worth 30 merit points, twisted off the cap, and downed it in one go.
"Actually, there are quite a few. Aren’t you a perfect example?"
Yu Fei was taken aback. "What do you mean?"
The orange cat explained earnestly, "If you were only concerned with value, you could have stuck with the free Vermilion Flower Honey. Drinking five of them would only mean a slight delay. And yet, you still chose the 30-merit-point elite drink because you disliked the taste."
"But I can afford 30 merit points, and it saves me time!"
The orange cat nodded seriously. "Yes, and the Martial Artists who drink the 1,000-merit-point version think the exact same thing."
That one sentence left Yu Fei speechless. In principle, Jueke was right. If he had hundreds of millions of merit points, he wouldn’t think twice about spending 1,000 on a drink.
"Alright, Jueke, you have a point. Prepare the Energy Chamber for me; I’ll be using it in a bit. And prepare a light breakfast!"
"Yes, Master!"
After a year of cultivation, Yu Fei had finally cultivated the [Pure Yang True Body] to the Major Accomplishment stage a few weeks ago, reaching the level of ’jade skin and golden bones’ described in the Cultivation Technique.
At this moment, Yu Fei’s skin had a luster like condensed jade, which meant his body’s natural defense had been further enhanced. Ordinary blades could no longer harm him in the slightest. According to the Cultivation Technique’s description, at this stage, conventional firearms were already ineffective against him—even sniper rifles.
The ’golden bones’ manifested as raw strength; indeed, his ability to wield Zhanming was a direct benefit of having achieved the Major Accomplishment stage of the [Pure Yang True Body].
The Major Accomplishment of the [Pure Yang True Body] also enhanced his stamina. This Cultivation Technique’s physical enhancements were multi-faceted, not limited to defense alone. The power of a top-tier technique was beginning to show.
Within his spiritual sea, an extremely vigorous Yang Fire burned slowly. As the morning sun rose, a dense wave of Purple Qi from the East swirled around him, slowly pouring into the Yang Fire. The flame visibly leaped an inch high, further enhancing its ability to temper his body.
The third effect of the [Xuanxiao Spirit Body] was Profound Yang, described as: "Pure Yang Profound Gang, with an innate Divine Power."
This effect further elevated his Yang-attribute talent. The most direct result was an eightfold increase in the amount of Purple Qi from the East he absorbed during each session. This was why he had been able to cultivate the technique to the Major Accomplishment stage so rapidly, and he was now sprinting toward the Perfection stage with momentum to spare.
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