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Finally back in the library, Lin Yuan felt a sense of peace as he smelled the familiar scent of books and aged wood.

He didn't linger in front of those profound boxing and sword manuals, but went straight to the most secluded corner.

It contains miscellaneous knowledge that mainstream martial artists consider "heretical" or "unorthodox."

He quickly found his target.

One book is "The Great Method of Turtle Breathing," and the other is "The Art of Bone Shrinking and Shape Changing."

Just as he expected, neither of the two manuals was of high quality; they were merely low-grade martial arts.

Without hesitation, he casually pulled out two manuals. However, just as he was about to turn the pages, two pop-up notification boxes suddenly appeared, causing him to pause slightly in surprise.

[Would you like to consume 1 Source Point to learn the "Turtle Breathing Technique"?]

[Would you like to consume 1 Source Point to learn the "Bone Shrinking and Shape Changing Technique"?]

Seeing the two system notifications, Lin Yuan decisively clicked "Yes".

Compared to having to understand it word by word, this method of directly teaching the source point is so convenient! I just don't know what the source point is! Is it a representation of the rules?

Lin Yuan made a slight guess in his mind. After all, with the Source Point, his game panel already had all the functions of a player, including a super cheat tool that allowed him to use any cheat code with a single tap. However, he quickly lost interest in thinking about it.

As two warm currents rushed into his mind, countless methods of breathing, breath-holding, muscle shifting, and bone misalignment instantly flooded his memory.

He subconsciously adjusted his breathing.

My heartbeat began to slow, my blood flow decreased, and the pores all over my body slowly closed, locking all my vital energy inside. I felt as if I had turned into a lifeless, stubborn rock.

This is the "Turtle Breathing Technique".

He then activated the "Bone Shrinking and Shape Changing Technique".

His bones emitted a series of subtle "crackling" sounds, and his muscles writhed in a peculiar rhythm. His originally upright figure shrank by half a head in just a few breaths, his shoulders became narrower, and even the contours of his face underwent subtle changes.

While it's far from a complete transformation, it's practically unrecognizable compared to before.

As Lin Yuan felt the changes in his body, a strong sense of security welled up in his heart.

With these two skills, his safety will be greatly improved when he is being pursued in the real world.

He glanced at his remaining 20 Source Points, then at the two superior martial arts, Vajra Wrathful Dragon Tiger Fist and Divine Shift Tiger Step. After thinking for a moment, Lin Yuan gritted his teeth and directly increased the skill level of both superior martial arts to the proficiency level.

The next moment, two vast torrents of information, so different yet subtly intertwined, surged into his mind like a river bursting its banks.

One aura was domineering and powerful, filled with the fierce glare of a Vajra and the roar of a dragon and tiger. The other aura was elusive and swift as the wind, suddenly erupting from him with the unparalleled momentum of a tiger descending the mountain and trampling the forest.

Upon receiving so much knowledge at once, Lin Yuan swayed violently, his vision blurred, and he almost collapsed to the ground.

He forced himself to bite his tongue, and a metallic, sweet taste spread through his mouth, barely managing to steady himself.

[Vajra Wrathful Dragon Tiger Fist; Superior Martial Art] Proficient, Effects: [Indestructible body, impervious to blades and spears, possesses the power to exorcise demons and monsters, innate mental intimidation, Strength +60, Constitution +22, Spirit +15] Proficiency 30/1000 → 0/2000

[Divine Swiftness Tiger Step, Superior Movement Technique] Proficient. Effect: [Tiger's Might Stomp instills extreme fear in enemies during your movements, and creates afterimages of a martial arts tiger within a medium range to confuse them. Evasion +80, Strength +28] Proficiency 10/1000 → 0/2000

[Source Point: 20 → 10]

The ten Origin Points were completely exhausted, but in return, they brought a completely different understanding of two superior martial arts techniques.

If getting started is just about teaching him how to punch and how to move, then becoming proficient is about understanding why you should punch and move in that way.

The essential variations of countless boxing techniques and body movements, the skills of exerting force, and the mysteries of the circulation of qi have all transformed from vague memories into a profound understanding that is almost instinctive.

He subconsciously lowered his waist slightly and gently stomped his left foot on the ground.

"Buzz!"

A faint, muffled sound emanated from the air, and an invisible aura spread out from him, slightly stirring up the dust that had accumulated in the corner of the scripture pavilion.

This is precisely the effect of "Tiger's Might Trampling." Compared to when one first enters the realm, this imposing aura is even more refined, as if a real tiger is coiled here, surveying its territory.

Lin Yuan's heart stirred, and he slowly raised his right hand, clenching his fist. His inner energy surged through his meridians along a new and more efficient route. Before the fist was even thrown, the air around the fist's edge had already begun to distort slightly, with faint sounds of wind and thunder.

This is the change brought about by mastery.

He slowly withdrew his fist, calming the surging blood in his body, his joy almost overflowing.

The improvement in strength is so real, so clear.

He suppressed the urge to continue immersing himself in martial arts and turned his gaze to the other side of the scripture pavilion.

Practicing martial arts is for survival, while alchemy is for living better.

He walked through rows of tall bookshelves and soon arrived at the books on elixirs, a category different from martial arts texts.

Lin Yuan's gaze swept over the various book titles on the bookshelf: "General Principles of Alchemy," "Seven Essentials of Fire Control," "Illustrated Treatise on Exotic Herbs," "The Heartfelt Explanation of Alchemy"...

Each book exudes an antique charm.

Lin Yuan did not aim too high, but instead found a weighty classic book called "Danyang Herbal Classic".

This book is not a formula for alchemy, but rather a systematic explanation of the identification, properties, contraindications, and basic extraction methods of various medicinal materials. It forms the foundation of alchemy and, overall, complements his "Thousand Herbs Diagram".

His current pharmacological knowledge has reached an advanced level through the Thousand Herbs Diagram, but that is ultimately just theoretical knowledge, and there is still a gap between it and actual alchemy practice.

As you turn the pages, a unique fragrance of books wafts out.

[The learnable skill "Danyang Herbal Classic" has been detected. Do you wish to consume Source Points to upgrade the Life Skill: Alchemy?]

"Improve," Lin Yuan murmured to himself.

[Upgrading "Basic Alchemy" to "Intermediate Alchemy" requires 8 Source Points. Confirm?]

Lin Yuan looked at his remaining 10 Source Points and did not hesitate at all.

"confirm."

In an instant, another gentle yet incredibly complex stream of information flowed into his consciousness.

This time, it's not about fighting and conquest, but about the mysteries of life and creation.

How to identify the age of medicinal herbs, how to judge the furnace temperature by the color of the flames, how to use mental power to guide the fusion of medicinal liquids, how to purify, how to remove impurities and retain the essence...

The experience that countless alchemists had spent their entire lives accumulating was imprinted in his mind in just a few breaths.

His advanced pharmacological knowledge was perfectly integrated with his alchemy techniques at this moment, and many pharmacological problems that he had previously only vaguely understood suddenly became clear.

Lin Yuan [Personal disciple of the Fifth Elder of Qinghe Palace]

……

Special Technique, [Enchanting Demon Eyes, Mid-Grade Special Technique] Beginner Level, Effect: [Can plant a mental suggestion and mental confusion in enemies through eye contact, increases mental strength by 10] 20/100

Life Skills; [Cooking Skills 10] [Pharmacology; Advanced] [Intermediate Alchemy; Beginner]

Source point: 2

Looking at the remaining 2 source points, Lin Yuan felt not heartache, but rather an unprecedented sense of fulfillment.

Martial prowess and skill are the foundation for survival in any world.

He closed the "Danyang Herbal Classic" and prepared to search for more methods of mental training, since the power of the "Enchanting Demon Eye" was closely related to the strength of one's mental strength.

Just as Lin Yuan was diligently studying the Danyang Meridian, the sky gradually darkened.

In a secluded courtyard.

Ling Xiao and an old man stood facing each other.

"Xiao'er, we can't wait any longer. Your mother is about to make a big move. We need to strike first and swallow up Qinghe Palace, this sect that's blocking the throat of Jiangnan, to open up new opportunities for our Holy Sect in Jiangnan!"

"Yes, Father, I understand!"

Ling Xiao bowed respectfully in reply, his eyes filled with an unyielding gloom.

Originally, he wanted to become the master of Qinghe Palace through his father and take the position of young master.

However, after a series of failed plans, he can only follow the path his mother gave him. Now, within the sect, the First Elder's position is becoming increasingly powerful, while the Second Elder's lineage is being increasingly ostracized.

They had reached a point where things were extremely difficult, and if they didn't fight back, it was only a matter of time before they and their father were kicked out of the house.

However, compared to the young master of Qinghe Palace, the young master of the Holy Gate is ultimately inferior, and the good reputation he has earned in the martial arts world will be wasted.

Ling Xiao clenched his fists. From now on, he would lose his glorious appearance.

As the two figures disappeared, the once quiet and peaceful Qinghe Palace was filled with an indescribable sense of impending storm.