Gao Wu: I became a saint through daily settlements

The next morning.

Lin Yue practiced Bird Strike again, which had become his daily standard for getting up.

Current speed: 13.1

"It increased by 0.1 compared to last night."

Compared to the increased speed from cultivation, the mental strength provided by Bird's Strike is more noticeable. This mental strength is not only reflected in appearance but is also a standard of ability for martial artists.

Legend has it that Tian Jingsha could cover the entire Blue Star with just his spiritual power.

As for the Flowing Water Rock-Shattering Fist that I figured out yesterday, the system has already made it a complete system.

【Water Flow Rock Crushing Fist (Beginner)】

Lin Yue sent a message to Gu Feng early in the morning, telling him about his comprehension of the boxing technique.

Therefore, Gu Yutang also clamored to spar with Lin Yue, but Gu Feng refused, saying that he should not disturb Lin Yue's cultivation.

Meanwhile, the scholarship money that Li Yuan mentioned was also deposited into Lin Yue's account.

"I spend about 1.5 yuan on medicinal diets every month, so this 5000 yuan is not a lot, but it's not a small amount either."

"At least it can relieve a lot of the mother's stress."

Why is Lin Yue so eager to become a martial artist?

Before becoming a martial artist, a martial artist is already a huge money-devouring beast.

Medicinal cuisine, physiotherapy equipment, medicinal solutions, expert guidance, and so on – all these involve high-end consumption.

Only after becoming a martial artist does one truly have a chance to make money.

Alternatively, becoming a student in the elite class allows one to take on tasks in addition to regular training, which can also be a substantial source of income.

......

Another seven days have passed.

Lin Yue diligently practiced martial arts every day, including the Flowing Water Rock-Breaking Fist.

The system also gave evaluations ranging from low to high. Lin Yue had already obtained three or four strands of internal energy, in addition to various medicinal liquids to help him temper his body.

At the same time, Lin Yue's Starry Sky Battle Network has also reached Silver Tier 2, and he is only one step away from Gold.

With this "Water Flow Rock Shattering Fist" technique, Lin Yue has already made a name for himself in the Silver rank. Many people feel a strange sense of pressure when they see the ID "Lin Yue".

When Lin Yue first advanced from Bronze to Silver, Battle.net rewarded him with 1 Blue Star Coins. Lin Yue didn't hold back; after treating Gu Yutang's family to a meal, he used half of the remaining money to buy basic potions and gave the other half to his mother.

Through daily arduous training, Lin Yue's life energy level reached a level that would astound everyone.

10.7 In less than half a month, Lin Yue raised his life energy level by 0.9.

What terrifying speed!

Half a month—let alone 0.9, even 0.1 is a progress many people dream of.

"Chen Fang is in a cultural studies class now, and it's really boring to attend classes every day," Lin Yue muttered to himself.

A few days ago, Chen Fang was found to have an extremely high talent for mechanics and the like, so he immediately switched to studying literature without saying a word.

Practicing martial arts? Your talent is too low; even a dog wouldn't practice it.

If Chen Fang were to cultivate martial arts normally, he wouldn't even be able to get into a martial arts college. Now that he has been found to have talent in mechanics, it's perfectly reasonable for him to give up martial arts.

In the future, I can become a mechanic and make weapons and mechs, which can earn me a lot of money.

Moreover, for martial artists, bleeding and injuries are common occurrences, and many are even disabled or die.

Martial arts are too cruel.

Lin Yue opened Battle.net and logged in.

[Silver Tier 2]

Score: 483

Win rate: 72%

"My win rate was around 80% in Bronze, but it dropped by 8% in Silver."

"On the surface, I've dropped by 8%, but actually my win rate in Silver should be around 65%," Lin Yue thought to himself.

"There are quite a few experts at the Silver rank. No wonder Gu Yutang was stuck at the Silver rank before."

In the recent Battle.net ranked matches, Lin Yue encountered many skilled players, some with unparalleled knife skills, others with extraordinary leg techniques...

"Match successful".

A cold, mechanical voice rang in Lin Yue's ears.

As the cold, mechanical voice faded, the scene before Lin Yue's eyes abruptly changed.

A white platform unfolded beneath my feet, its edges glowing with a blue light that was brighter than when I was in the Bronze rank.

Battle.net adjusts the platform's physical parameters based on rank; the higher the rank, the closer the platform's friction, elasticity, and hardness are to those of a real battlefield.

Ten meters away, a figure slowly materialized.

He was a young man who looked to be around seventeen or eighteen years old. He was tall and slender, wearing a dark red martial arts uniform with silver patterns embroidered on the cuffs and collar.

His hair was longer than most martial artists', tied into a small braid at the back of his head, revealing his well-defined profile.

What's most striking is what he's holding—a gun.

A short, antique-style spear, about two meters long, its tip gleaming with a cold, silvery light under the platform's illumination.

Lin Yue frowned slightly.

In the Silver rank, not many people use weapons.

Most martial artists at this stage still focus on hand-to-hand combat because the training cycle for weapons is too long, and the return on investment is not as cost-effective as that for hand-to-hand combat.

Anyone who can use weapons well at the Silver rank is very difficult to deal with.

Opponent Information: Nickname "Su Yu", Rank: Silver I, Points: 597, Win Rate: 81%.

[Specialty: Marksmanship. Weapon: Long spear (2m in length, approximately 10kg).]

[Special Note: This player is currently on a five-game winning streak.]

Looking at the score, Lin Yue made a judgment in his mind.

"The qualifying rounds?"

"Looks like we need to take this game seriously."

Su Yu was also sizing up Lin Yue.

His gaze swept from Lin Yue's posture to his hands, then from his hands to his eyes, and finally landed on the data above Lin Yue's head.

[Lin Yue | Silver II | Points 483 | Win Rate 72% | Winning Streak: 4]

"Four consecutive wins?" Su Yu spoke, his voice younger than Lin Yue had expected. "Coincidentally, I have a five-game winning streak. One of them will have to break it today."

He twirled the pistol in his hand, the tip cutting through the air with a soft "hum".

"Come on," Su Yu said.

The gun arrived as soon as he finished speaking.

A flash of cold light appeared first, followed by the spear thrusting out like a dragon.

fast.

Incredible blocks.

"That's fast."

Su Yu's spear wasn't for thrusting, it was for sweeping.

The gun barrel swept across from the side, whistling through the air, its target Lin Yue's waist.

The sweep covered a large area; the gun tip blocked more than a meter of space on both sides of Lin Yue, leaving retreat as his only option.

But retreating would put them in Su Yu's rhythm, as spearmen are best at controlling distance.

The moment you retreat, he advances, his spear tip always positioned just wide enough to pierce you.

"They're really troublesome!"

Lin Yue did not back down.

He took half a step forward, his body sinking like water, his spine curving in an incredible arc.

The gun barrel grazed his hair, creating a gust of wind that snapped off a few strands of hair, which then drifted onto the platform.

"The advantage of a gun is its range; close range is its blind spot. But to get close, you have to get past the gun first," Lin Yue murmured.

"He actually dodged it?" Su Yu's eyes narrowed slightly.

He used 70% of his strength in that shot, and the angle and speed were quite precise; not many people could dodge it like that.

With a flick of his wrist, he brought the sweeping gun barrel to a sudden stop, then reversed the tip, thrusting it at Lin Yue from an odd angle.

This move changes very quickly, so quickly that most Silver-ranked players can't react to it.

However, Lin Yue forcefully twisted his body while charging forward, his right hand emerging from below, palm open, slapping the side of the gun barrel.

Snapped!

"Gotcha."

Su Yu's expression finally changed; he hadn't expected Lin Yue to dare to grab the gun barrel directly with his hand.

"It's my turn."

Lin Yue's right hand shot out from below, delivering a punch straight to Su Yu's chest.

Su Yu loosened his grip on the gun with his right hand, pulled back with his left hand while holding the gun with one hand, and pressed down with the heel of his right hand, trying to block Lin Yue's fist.

However, the moment their fists and palms clashed, Su Yu's expression changed.

"That's not right," Su Yu sighed inwardly.

Lin Yue's fist grazed Su Yu's palm at an odd angle and struck Su Yu's chest.

boom!

Su Yu flew backward, released the gun lever with his left hand, and slid nearly two meters on the platform before regaining his balance.

He clutched his chest, gasping for breath, his face pale.

"What a bizarre boxing style."

The gun landed on the platform with a crisp metallic clang.

Su Yu looked at him, remained silent for two seconds, then lightly tapped the gun barrel with his toe, raised the gun, and grabbed it.

"Again."

This time, he did not test the waters again.

Su Yu's marksmanship has changed; he now uses thrusting and sweeping techniques, firing one shot after another, each move linked to the next.

The first shot was aimed at his throat, but Lin Yue turned his head to avoid it.

The second shot turned into a sweeping motion halfway through its thrust, targeting the knee, but Lin Yue raised his leg to dodge it.

Before he could even hit the ground, the third shot was fired, the tip already rising from below, aimed straight for his chin.

The three shots were fired in quick succession without the slightest pause.

"What impressive marksmanship!" Lin Yue exclaimed.

This pressure is completely different from when I was in the Bronze rank. In Bronze, there are gaps between the moves of the opponent, and he can seize those gaps to counterattack.

But Su Yu's marksmanship was flawless; each shot was a natural continuation of the previous one, like a chain, with each link interlocking with the next.

Lin Yue was forced to the edge of the platform.

Take one more step back, and you're out of bounds.

Before he could think, Su Yu's spear thrust at him from the front, moving so fast that it was just a streak of silver light.

"Then we'll just have to take it on."

He punched out with his right fist, and water splashed everywhere.

The fist drew an arc from the side, striking the middle of the gun barrel.

boom!

The gun barrel vibrated violently, and Su Yu's hand went numb from the shock, almost causing him to drop the pistol.

Lin Yue didn't waste the opportunity; he knew the importance of finishing off the enemy.

"Bang!"

Another punch was thrown, striking Su Yu in the ribs.

Su Yu flew sideways and crashed onto the platform, his short gun flying out of his hand and landing three meters away.

The referee's mechanical voice sounded:

Battle ended. Time taken: 3 minutes and 47 seconds.

【victory!】

[Points change: 483 → 506]

[Rank: Silver II → Silver I (506 points)]

[94 points away from Gold rank (600 points)]