Lack of talent? I'll buy a year's worth of cultivation for one dollar!

"I've reached the mastery level!"

proficient!

The proficiency levels of martial arts skills are divided into: beginner, proficient, master, and perfect.

A low-grade Xuan-level martial art, mastered to perfection.

This means that Zhao Ze was able to compress and unleash 10.3 units of his internal energy in an extremely violent way the moment he struck out!

The destructive power has at least doubled!

"Su Yu".

Lin Xiaoxiao looked at the silent boy, her eyes filled with worry.

"Although your Qi and Blood level reached 10.4."

"But your surge of energy and blood over these three days has left you no time to settle down."

"What you've been learning is probably the lower-grade Yellow Rank Five Elements Fist taught at school, right?"

"The Five Elements Fist against the Master-level Rock-Shattering Palm."

"That was an absolute crushing defeat!"

Lin Xiaoxiao bit her lip and warned in an extremely serious tone.

"Tomorrow's practical assessment."

"If we face Zhao Ze."

"Never confront him head-on!"

"Use your speed to roam and wear him down!"

"Profound-level martial arts techniques consume a great deal of vital energy; he won't last long!"

Su Yu listened quietly.

There was no interruption.

I don't actually have any Xuan-rank martial arts techniques, so I don't know if the Five Elements Fist that my system deduced might be more powerful than Xuan-rank martial arts techniques.

But it's not that important.

1000 points of martial arts master's health.

Even if he just stood there and let Zhao Ze hit him, Zhao Ze's proud "Rock-Shattering Palm" would only have his bones shattered by the impact.

Dimensionality reduction strike.

This is the true meaning of a dimensional reduction attack.

but.

Looking at Lin Xiaoxiao sitting opposite him, who was racking her brains for her own safety and sharing all her knowledge without reservation.

A rare hint of gentleness flashed in Su Yu's deep eyes.

For an orphan who has struggled at the bottom of society for three years.

This feeling of being genuinely cared for.

Very strange.

But I don't dislike it.

"I see."

Su Yu responded with a faint "yes".

His tone lacked its usual coldness and aloofness.

Hearing Su Yu agree.

Lin Xiaoxiao breathed a long sigh of relief.

She was afraid that this proud guy would try to fight Zhao Ze head-on in the ring just to save face.

"Come on, eat more."

With a weight lifted from her shoulders, Lin Xiaoxiao resumed her carefree ways.

She picked up her chopsticks.

With utmost ease, he picked up a piece of plump, succulent mandarin fish.

It was placed into the bone dish in front of Su Yu.

"Fish is the best for replenishing qi and blood. Your qi and blood have just surged, so your foundation is not stable. Eat more to consolidate it."

While picking up food.

Lin Xiaoxiao even stood up.

In the empty space of the private room, he demonstrated a few simple dodging steps.

"Watch closely."

"If Zhao Ze attacks your lower body with the 'Shattering Rock Palm,' then use this move, 'Swallow Return.'"

"Take light steps, lower your center of gravity..."

The girl's clear voice echoed in the private room.

Her black, form-fitting martial arts uniform accentuated her youthful and energetic figure as she moved.

Su Yu sat quietly in the chair.

Slowly chewing the food in his mouth.

Looking at the young lady in front of him, who was so focused on teaching him practical combat skills that she even neglected to eat, he realized that she was a pampered young lady.

He did not refuse this kindness.

Even if he doesn't need it at all.

a meal.

In this slightly warm teaching atmosphere, a rare sense of peace was found during the meal.

The private rooms at this private restaurant are spacious enough.

Lin Xiaoxiao pushed aside the rosewood round table, making room for it.

She took off her black martial arts jacket and casually draped it over the back of the chair.

All that was left was a close-fitting black sports vest.

The abs that the girl had developed through years of martial arts training were faintly visible under the lights, exuding youthful energy and vitality.

"Watch closely."

Lin Xiaoxiao looked serious and stood with her feet one in front of the other in a fighting stance.

"The core of 'Swallow Return' lies in the instantaneous burst of waist power and the absolute control of the toes."

Before he could finish speaking...

She shot off like an arrow.

Just as he was about to hit the wall, he suddenly pushed off with his toes, and his waist twisted at an incredible angle.

Swah——

In a manner that defies the laws of physics, the person instantly returned to Su Yu's side.

It stirred up a sharp gust of wind.

The wind ruffled the stray hairs on Su Yu's forehead.

"Do you understand?"

Lin Xiaoxiao was slightly out of breath, her bright eyes fixed on Su Yu.

Su Yu stood quietly in place.

understand?

I understand perfectly.

In Su Yu's eyes, who possessed the martial arts master level and the comprehension of perfect martial arts techniques, Lin Xiaoxiao's proud footwork was like a slow-motion replay.

It is full of flaws.

If the center of gravity is too high when starting, it is easy to be knocked down by a sweeping leg kick.

The excessive force exerted by the waist during the turn caused a brief stiffness upon landing.

But Su Yu couldn't say.

"I'll give it a try."

Su Yu nodded and, imitating Lin Xiaoxiao, walked to the edge of the open space.

He deliberately suppressed his muscles' instincts.

It charges forward with an extremely awkward and stiff posture, then clumsily twists its waist and turns back.

Snapped.

I stumbled and almost lost my balance.

Lin Xiaoxiao couldn't stand it anymore.

She covered her forehead with her hand.

"Lin Xiaoxiao, have you been studying diligently at all?!"

She roared in exasperation.

The moment the words left his mouth, the private room fell silent.

Lin Xiaoxiao was stunned.

Her fair cheeks flushed bright red instantly, all the way down to her ears.

"Pah! You've made me so angry I've lost my mind!"

She stomped her foot in annoyance.

"Su Yu! Have you even been studying properly?!"

"Results will be released tomorrow, and the practical test will be held tomorrow afternoon."

"If you can't beat Zhao Ze, how will you get into Kyoto Martial Arts University?"

Su Yu looked at her exasperated and embarrassed appearance, and a faint smile flashed in his eyes.

"Feel sorry."

"I'll try again."

"What are you trying? Your point of application is completely wrong!"

Lin Xiaoxiao strode forward.

Without any hesitation, she moved directly to Su Yu's side.

I'll teach you step by step.

"Stand up straight!"

Lin Xiaoxiao placed one of her hands directly on Su Yu's lower back.

A warm touch.

"Relax your arms!"

With her other hand, she gripped Su Yu's wrist tightly.

The distance is too close.

Su Yu was so close that he could clearly smell her faint fragrance and even feel the slight rise and fall of her chest as she spoke.

Lin Xiaoxiao's heart skipped a beat.

She is usually carefree, but she is still an eighteen-year-old girl.

When she actually had such extensive physical contact with a boy, the hormonal scent of the opposite sex instantly broke through all her pretenses.

Su Yu's body temperature is very high.

The muscles were as hard as a branding iron.

Lin Xiaoxiao's palm, which was holding Su Yu's wrist, began to sweat slightly.

Even my breathing became a little rapid.

"That's...that's it."

Lin Xiaoxiao's voice was a little unsteady, and she didn't dare to look Su Yu in the eye.

"Feel the trajectory of my power generation."

Su Yu lowered his eyes.

He could sense Lin Xiaoxiao's nervousness.

But his heart remained calm.

The qi and blood in his body were locked up, completely suppressing the martial artist's instinctive counterattack, allowing Lin Xiaoxiao's weak power to guide his body.

Fifteen minutes later.

"Alright, that's enough for today."

Lin Xiaoxiao released her grip as if she had been electrocuted and took two steps back.

She grabbed her coat from the back of the chair and haphazardly put it on.

He concealed his wildly beating heart.

"Be smart in actual combat, don't try to take it head-on."

"Let's go, I'll take you home."

Stepping out of the private restaurant.

The blush on Lin Xiaoxiao's face faded slightly as the night breeze blew.

The two walked to the black bulletproof SUV.

Lin Xiaoxiao opened the car door, but did not get in immediately.

As if by magic, she pulled an extremely exquisite mutton-fat jade bottle from the storage compartment.

Turn around.

It was thrown directly at Su Yu.

Su Yu instinctively reached out and caught it.

It feels smooth and warm to the touch.

The bottle opening was sealed with wax, but extremely rich energy and blood fluctuations still emanated from it.

"What is this?" Su Yu frowned slightly.

"Third-tier Blood Nourishing Pill".

Lin Xiaoxiao rested one hand on the car door, her tone deliberately relaxed.

"It strengthens the foundation and nourishes the vital energy."

"Your qi and blood surged too quickly, your meridians must have been damaged. Take one before bed tonight, it will help stabilize your cultivation level."

Third-tier elixir.

Su Yu had seen it in the library's materials.

The market price starts at least in the millions, and it is a military-controlled item, so even if you have money, you may not be able to buy it.

"It's too expensive."

Su Yu held the jade bottle, intending to hand it back.