Gao Wu: From a poor man in the outer city to a martial saint of the ten directions

"It's still uncertain whether the disaster will escalate." Hongyu frowned and shook her head.

"But the situation is indeed extremely unusual!"

"For the past two weeks, at least three human-level alien beasts have appeared every day along the Xishan defense line! This is an absolutely impossible occurrence under previous blue alerts!"

"The military high command noticed something amiss and suspected that some kind of mutation had occurred inside the crack, so they ordered a martial arts master to lead a team to investigate the root cause."

At this point, Hongyu gave Li Tian a deep look, her tone conveying an unquestionable tone.

"Crisis often brings with it tremendous opportunity!"

"Once the Western Mountain erupts completely, the treasures and high-grade elemental crystals deep within the forbidden zone will surely appear!"

"Li Tian, ​​you must give it your all during this time and seize the opportunity to break through and become a martial artist!"

"If you perform well in this crisis, you might be able to seize this opportunity to comprehend the secrets of martial arts that belong to you."

"You might even have the chance to obtain top-grade materials found only deep within forbidden zones, to forge your future signature weapon!"

Upon hearing this, Li Tian's eyes instantly blazed with fervent fighting spirit and ambition, and he nodded emphatically.

"Don't worry, Aunt Hong, I will never let you down!"

……

Late at night, in the outer city of Linghai, in the tenement building of Xiahe District.

In the dark and narrow stairwell, two figures were quietly climbing up.

"Instructor, thank you so much for your help. You even carried it up for me yourself."

Wei Xiu, carrying two heavy boxes of nutrient solution, lowered his voice and spoke to Li Bulong, who was walking ahead.

"This weight is nothing, just a little exercise." Li Bulong carried the three boxes of nutrient solution steadily, without even breaking a sweat, and easily arrived at Wei Xiu's door on the fifth floor.

Wei Xiu put down the box, took out his key, and opened the door, but didn't dare to push it too hard.

After stopping and turning around, Wei Xiu smiled apologetically at Li Bulong.

"Coach, I'm so sorry. It's so late, and my mother isn't feeling well; she should be fast asleep by now."

"I won't invite you in, so as not to wake her..."

"I understand, I understand." Li Bulong waved his hand dismissively, a hint of admiration in his eyes.

This kid is a reckless mad dog in the ring, but at home he's an extremely caring and filial son.

"Alright, the goods have been delivered, I'll be leaving now." Li Bulong patted Wei Xiu's shoulder with his large, warm hand.

"You get some rest tonight. Be at the martial arts gym by 9 p.m. tomorrow night."

"The elimination rounds tomorrow won't be held in our dome. The Martial Arts Federation has arranged for them to be held at the United Gymnasium in the city center. The scale will be much larger than today, so don't be late!"

"Understood, instructor, take care."

After watching Li Bulong go downstairs, Wei Xiu carefully carried all five boxes of level-three nutrient solution into his small bedroom.

He closed the door, turned on the dim lamp, and looked at the boxes piled up like a small mountain on the floor. Wei Xiu let out a long sigh of relief.

A total of one hundred and fifty bottles of level-three nutrient solution!

If I were to buy it myself, it would cost 60,000 yuan!

Without hesitation, Wei Xiu tore open a cardboard box. Looking at the neatly arranged blue glass bottles inside, he decided to use himself as a test subject tonight.

He picked up a bottle of nutrient solution, unscrewed the cap, tilted his head back, and drank it all in one gulp.

A viscous liquid with a faintly sweet and fishy smell slid down his throat, instantly turning into a warm energy in his stomach, which quickly spread throughout his body.

"Not enough, more!"

Wei Xiu opened three bottles in one go and gulped them all down.

After letting out a burp, Wei Xiu immediately brought up the system panel in his mind.

Name: Wei Xiu

[Energy Power: 440]

[Talent: Undying (Cooldown)... Remaining Time: 81 hours 34 minutes]!

"It really works!"

Wei Xiu's eyes lit up suddenly, and he was overjoyed.

I clearly remember that when I checked the panel a few hours ago, the cooldown of [Undying] still had more than 91 hours left.

Now, after drinking just three bottles of Level 3 nutrient solution, the cooling time has been reduced by a full 10 hours out of thin air!

The high-intensity, pure energy contained in this nutrient solution can be absorbed by the system, thereby accelerating the repair function!

The effect of this one bottle is much stronger than eating five pounds of meat!

At this rate, it will only take another two or three days for the cooldown of [Undying] to be completely restored!

"But... this thing is really awesome."

Wei Xiu touched his round belly, feeling as if his stomach was filled with a heavy piece of lead, and his body even felt slightly warm due to excess energy.

With my current digestive and absorption capacity, I definitely can't drink a fourth bottle tonight, otherwise I'll be so full that I'll get a nosebleed.

After calming his excitement, Wei Xiu took out a neatly folded piece of paper from his pocket.

By the light of the lamp, an address located on the edge of the inner city was written on the note.

After thinking it over, Sun Na wrote this down for herself.

The entrance to Linghai City's underground black market!

"Anlei Group, trial participant..."

Wei Xiu stared intently at the note, his fingers unconsciously tracing its edges.

Lynch's warning was definitely not unfounded; the mortality rate of drug trials was indeed extremely high.

But the huge reward of 700,000 is just too tempting!

This match against Shen Gui earned him a B-level rating, and his Yuanli has now reached 443 points!

Moreover, if An Lei's trial drug has the effect of increasing Yuan Power, it can bring him one step closer to becoming a quasi-martial artist!

"Once the [Undying] skill cooldown is over, I can use the invincibility mechanic to tank the toxicity of the Anlei Group's experimental drugs!"

A resolute glint flashed in Wei Xiu's eyes.

Once I earn this 700,000, I won't have to worry about my mother's subsequent targeted drug expenses anymore, and I'll have more funds to quickly improve my abilities!

Wei Xiu carefully hid the note close to his body, turned off the lamp, and fell into a deep sleep on the bed.

……

The next morning.

The sky was just beginning to lighten, and the clock on the wall was just pointing to six o'clock.

Wei Xiu's eyes opened precisely on time.

Without the slightest drowsiness from staying in bed, my eyes were crystal clear, and my brain instantly resumed high-speed operation!

"strangeness……"

Wei Xiu sat up in bed, stretched vigorously, and his bones cracked like popping beans.

The soreness from yesterday's competition has almost completely subsided after a deep night's sleep and the nourishment from the nutrient solution.

But what puzzles me most is that I didn't fall asleep until almost 2 a.m. last night, and I only slept for a total of four hours.

But now I feel incredibly energetic, and I even have the illusion that my body can handle not sleeping all night!

"It seems that the increase in Yuan Power and the enhancement of the system have not only changed the density of my muscles and bones, but also caused a qualitative leap in my energy limit and recovery speed?"

Wei Xiu clenched his fist, feeling the surging power within him, and a slight smile appeared on his lips.

After washing up and preparing breakfast for his mother, which he left warm in the pot, Wei Xiu picked up his schoolbag and went out.

Due to the tense situation in Xishan, and to prevent low-level alien beasts from possibly burrowing underground, several subway lines connecting Linghai City to the outer city remain under control and suspended.

Wei Xiu skillfully walked to the street corner and boarded the early morning bus heading to the inner city in the cool morning mist.