I am a high-level martial arts master.

In the basement of the armory.

The candlelight flickered, and before Ye Li were thousands of secret manuals engraved on iron plates.

Unlike the five floors of the Azure Dragon Gang's armory, which only display iron plaques with the names and brief descriptions of the martial arts techniques, the armory of the Azure Dragon Gang has only these plaques.

At this moment, in the ten-meter-deep basement, lies the original source of countless martial arts techniques.

Old Jiang, the guard of the armory, was qualified for the position, so his cultivation level was naturally at the acquired level. He had attended the Azure Dragon team-building event at the Poison Wolf Gang's apprenticeship banquet a few days ago. After the team-building, he was captivated by the charm of this extraordinary person, so it wouldn't be unreasonable for him to give the young gang leader a little special treatment.

Iron Wire Fist, Wall Climbing, Formless Body Technique, Vajra Hand... Raging Bull Strength, Ten Solutions to Sleeve Arrow, Mysterious Steps, Shadow Fist, Star Shift Nine Palaces Step...

The contents of the five layers of secret manuals were now being displayed one by one in front of Ye Li.

Ye Li was prepared to look at them all.

The last time Ye Li came to the armory, he took away two secret manuals.

One book is a movement technique called "Star Shift Nine Palaces Steps," and the other is a martial arts technique called "Snake Python Strength."

Actually, Ye Li had already practiced both of these books. However, the movement technique had a green attribute, but the manual called "Snake Python Strength"... "Snake Python Strength (70/70)"

Ye Li, relying on his perfect understanding of the Azure Dragon Force, was able to advance the Serpent Force to 63/70 within two hours. Finally, with the help of [World-Shaking Wisdom], he spent an hour perfecting the cultivation technique.

Unfortunately, once it reaches perfection, it will no longer contribute any more experience beyond the limit.

Clearly, techniques of the same type are too similar to continuously contribute to the list of entries, thus dispelling Ye Li's idea of ​​endlessly farming entries. "In that case, theoretically, it's enough to focus on just one technique of that type." Ye Li's gaze swept over the countless techniques before him.

"However, previous experience has shown that the more experience a cultivation technique requires, the higher the level of attributes it can ultimately yield."

"We need to try similar techniques to see if, after obtaining a green attribute, we can also obtain a white subordinate attribute. We need to analyze these quantitatively."

Ye Li pondered for a moment, then selected a manual on Vajrapani palm techniques. He blew away the dust from the iron plate, sat down on the ground, and began to study it by the light of the lamp oil. "You have finished reading Vajrapani, gaining +1 comprehension."

"You have watched the entire Iron Wire Fist video, gaining +1 comprehension."

"You have watched the entire Ten Releases of the Hidden Blade, gaining +1 comprehension."

"You have watched the entire 'Phantom Fist' video, gaining +1 comprehension."

Late at night, as darkness fell, Ye Li rubbed his throbbing forehead.

He got up and slowly stretched his muscles and bones. In one day, he had learned nearly a hundred secret manuals.

"Vajrapani (8/300)"

"Iron Wire Fist (5/600)"

"Ten Releases of Hidden Arrow (38/1300)"

"Fist of the Mysterious Shadow (23/1700)"

Looking at the frighteningly long list of cultivation techniques on the panel, Ye Li shook his head, feeling a little dizzy. The results were gratifying, but he didn't know how many entries he would get in the end.

Picking up a few doses of traditional Chinese medicine for strengthening the body and replenishing vital energy, Ye Li walked out of the armory, greeted Elder Jiang, returned the key, and went straight back to the courtyard. Night had fallen, and starlight adorned the sky.

Ye Li closed the courtyard gate, shutting out the noise from the outside world, leaving only the chirping of insects and the sound of the wind.

He weighed the heavy packets of medicinal herbs in his hand, which emitted a strange medicinal fragrance. Ye Li then called over Li Liang, who had been secretly following him.

The two quickly set up a large iron pot in the yard and started a fire to boil water.

When the water vapor rose and boiled like a gushing spring, he untied the herbal medicine packet.

Inside were various colored medicinal powders, already prepared and ground, and several peculiar mineral crystals, which were then added to boiling water in the proportions specified in the prescription. "Sizzle!"

As the herbs were added to the water, a thick white mist instantly rose up. A strange medicinal fragrance mixed with the burning smell of minerals spread out, with a faint hint of iron and the bittersweet taste of herbs.

The originally clear boiling water quickly became viscous, and its color turned a deep, dark bluish-black, with fine bubbles floating on the surface. Looking at the boiling medicine in front of him, Ye Li inexplicably had the thought that "if a baby is soaked in this water, he will become plump and fair-skinned after a hundred days."

Inside the bathtub, the dark blue medicinal liquid churned and steam rose. Ye Li removed his outer garment, revealing his well-proportioned, muscular, and sleek upper body.

While the water was still hot, he stepped into the bathtub without hesitation.

"hiss!"

Even though Ye Li was prepared and his physical strength far exceeded that of others of the same level, the burning and stinging sensation that instantly penetrated his bone marrow still made him gasp! It felt as if countless red-hot needles were piercing into every pore of his body, frantically drilling into his flesh and fascia.

"This potion has so much power, you'd think it was a bath in concentrated sulfuric acid if you didn't know better..."

Ye Li thought to himself, even his current physical body couldn't withstand it.

But soon, Ye Li followed Jiang Xiyue's instructions, took the Body Tempering Pill handed to him by Li Liang, and swallowed it in one gulp.

"boom!"

In an instant, under the internal and external application of the Body Tempering Pill and the Foundation Strengthening Bath, the blood and qi in the body surged like ignited explosives under the guidance of the Azure Dragon Force!

The excruciating pain intensified once again!

His already condensed blood and qi, as pure as mercury, became even more refined under the stimulation of the potent medicine, and his body greedily devoured and absorbed the essence of the medicine.

Amidst the excruciating pain, Ye Li clearly felt as if his flesh and bones were being forged and tempered, the effect being several times greater than simply taking the Body Tempering Pill. "Such potent medicinal power! No wonder it's a secret formula passed down by a powerful clan!" He could clearly sense a significant transformation taking place in his body. Time passed slowly.

Half an hour later, after taking three Body Tempering Pills, the bluish-black liquid in the bathtub faded at a visible speed, and its essence was being frantically absorbed by Ye Li's body.

When the last trace of ink faded and the liquid became like murky gray water, the domineering burning pain finally receded like the tide, replaced by an indescribable sense of power!

He could feel that his physical strength had increased compared to before he soaked in the medicinal bath!

Realm: "Late Stage of Body Tempering (15+60/4000)"

"60 points!" Ye Li looked at the increased experience bar on the panel in surprise.

At this rate of efficiency, he could easily reach perfection before the competition.

At this moment, Ye Li thought of Jiang Xiyue.

Jiang Fu Po produced this medicinal herb without making a fuss, which undoubtedly indicates that she had been using it for a long time in the past.

Ye Li estimated that Jiang Fu Po's talent was not low, so what level is the young girl at now?

Suppressing his doubts, Ye Li stepped out of the bath, quickly dried himself, and changed into clean clothes. He felt refreshed and all his fatigue had vanished. He looked at the remaining packets of medicine, his eyes burning with desire.

"Looks like I'll have to get a few more packs of this stuff and let it sit for a few months. With the new entries, I'll have a much better chance of winning the competition."