Gao Wu: I became a saint through daily settlements

"With a previous D-level contract, we might have had to wait for a better price, but with this B-level contract, we can sign it directly," Gu Feng explained.

Although Lin's mother didn't know what a B-level contract meant, if Gu Feng thought there was no problem with it, then there was nothing wrong with it.

"Son, I support you."

The Lin family and the Gu family have a very good relationship. Before Lin Yue was born, Lin Yue's father already knew Gu Feng, and they had a life-or-death friendship.

"Lin Yue, you actually got a B-level contract from the Starry Sky Martial Hall." Gu Yutang looked at Lin Yue in surprise.

That's a B-level contract from the Starry Sky Martial Hall. Even though she has already entered the Martial Artist realm, she can only receive a C-level contract from the Blazing Sky Martial Hall.

Gu Yutang knew all too well how difficult it was to obtain a B-level contract. Unless there were special circumstances, the Martial Hall would never grant a high school student a contract of C-level or higher.

As for the reason, Gu Feng didn't ask, and Gu Yutang naturally felt embarrassed to inquire.

Just then, the television screen changed.

"We have an urgent news briefing. Recently, a star beast of general rank has been suspected to have appeared in the Northwest Theater Command. However, citizens, there is no need to panic. The Martial Arts Alliance has begun to increase its assistance to the Northwest Theater Command."

A star beast at the level of a general? Lin Yue's heart tightened. His father had died at the hands of a star beast of the general level.

Star Beasts are divided into six levels: Mortal Beast, Intelligent Beast, General, Lord, Starry Sky, and Supreme.

Ordinary beast-level star beasts are comparable to adult lions and tigers. Even without developing sentience, they are not something ordinary people can contend with.

Once a mortal-level star beast begins to develop intelligence, it can already crush human martial artists and stand on equal footing with martial masters.

General-level star beasts can already rival grandmasters among humans, and even a grandmaster of normal level would not be a match for a general-level star beast.

"If it really is a star beast of the general rank, then the Northwest War Zone is in trouble," Gu Feng analyzed.

"Uncle Gu, just how strong are general-level star beasts?" Lin Yue asked.

Gu Feng was silent for a moment. He put down his teacup, looked at Lin Yue, and his eyes showed a deep, deep weariness.

"I saw it once," Gu Feng said. "Eight years ago, on the Southwest Front. In that battle, out of our squad of twelve, only three came back alive."

"The team leader is at the peak of Martial Master, just one step away from Grand Martial Master. He can shatter a building with one punch. But that general-level star beast only used one claw." Gu Feng raised his right hand, revealing a faint scar on the back of his hand that stretched from the base of his thumb to his wrist.

"I carried the team leader's body back with me. There was a hole in his chest, about the size of a fist, running from his front to his back."

"The star beast's claws pierced through his body, pinning him to the ground."

He had truly witnessed the terror of general-level star beasts; with a casual slap, such a monster could instantly turn a concrete house into dust.

"No wonder the major martial arts halls started special recruitment ahead of schedule."

"Once a star beast of this level appears, the number of casualties among martial artists will increase dramatically, and the Martial Hall will inevitably face a shortage of personnel in the future."

Gu Feng was only at the Martial Master level, and it was purely by chance that he survived the battle against the General-level Star Beast.

"...The Martial Arts Alliance has urgently dispatched three Grand Martial Master level martial artists to the Northwest War Zone for reinforcement, and they are expected to arrive tomorrow."

"A spokesperson for the alliance stated that the situation in the Northwest Theater remains under control, and the public should not panic..."

"Three Grandmasters." Gu Feng repeated the number, his tone was very soft, but Lin Yue could hear the weight in it.

A Great Martial Realm warrior with a life energy level of 24 to 30 is a strategic-level combat force wherever they are placed.

The fact that the alliance has now dispatched three Grandmasters to the Northwest War Zone at once indicates that the situation is no longer "controllable" but is on the verge of spiraling out of control.

"Perhaps this star beast is not only at the general level, but has even reached the lord level."

How terrifying are Lord-level Star Beasts? Besides their own strength being comparable to that of a Grandmaster, they can also continuously generate other spirit beasts.

This means that a Grandmaster-level martial artist is no match for a Lord-level Star Beast.

"Without a Grandmaster-level martial artist to oversee the battlefield, the Northwest Theater might fall very quickly."

Upon hearing this, Lin Yue angrily slammed his fist on the table.

His own father died at the hands of the Star Beasts; how could he not hate them?

"Lin Yue..." Gu Yutang felt a pang of heartache looking at Lin Yue's current state.

Although Gu Yutang had never lost a close relative, she understood Lin Yue's current feelings.

......

Lin Yue returned home, ready to devote himself to cultivation.

"Calm down, anger doesn't help me at all," Lin Yue told himself.

He then began the breathing exercises from the Bear Sutra, and after several repetitions, his emotions gradually calmed down.

"Still too weak."

Lin Yue checked his current panel.

Name: Lin Yue

Age: 18

[Martial Arts Talent: Seed of True Qi]

Power: 20.8

Speed: 21.8

Stamina: 25.4

Flexibility: 15.6

True Qi: 4.5% (Growing)

[Special physical condition: None]

[Martial arts skills learned: Basic fist techniques (proficient), Basic leg techniques (proficient), Basic footwork (proficient)]

[Learned techniques: "Sixteen Forms of Rock" (Free version distributed by the Alliance), "Bear Scripture" (Mastered), "Bird Strike" (Mastered)]

Life Energy Level: 11.6

"When Lord Tang was leaving, he gave me some Qi and blood medicine, saying it would help increase my Qi and blood."

Lin Yue pulled out a test tube of medicine that was about 5cm long from the box.

Its entire body is blood red.

This kind of qi and blood medicine is simply not something that ordinary families can afford; it is basically in a state of being priced but unavailable.

Ordinary blood and qi medicines can only slightly repair the blood and qi that has already been lost, essentially acting as a blood vial.

The bottle in Lin Yue's hand can directly improve the user's blood and qi, thereby increasing their life energy level!

Tang Long's willingness to give Lin Yue three doses of this Qi and Blood Elixir is enough to demonstrate how much he values ​​Lin Yue.

"I wonder what this blood-nourishing potion made from the blood of star beasts tastes like!" Lin Yue's eyes burned with desire; he desperately wanted to become stronger.

The moment Lin Yue unscrewed the bottle cap, a strong, pungent smell of blood gushed out of the bottle opening. It hit his face and even caused a burning sensation.

Lin Yue's fingers tightened slightly; the energy contained in this potion was far more violent than he had anticipated.

"As expected of a blood-nourishing potion made from the blood of star beasts."

"That's really domineering!" Lin Yue exclaimed.

He glanced at the label on the bottle: "Qi and Blood Elixir, Type III. Ingredients: Spiritual Intelligence Star Beast Essence Blood, Centuries-Old Ginseng, Snow Lotus Essence."

"Efficacy: Permanently increases the upper limit of Qi and Blood, and promotes the growth of life energy level. Precautions: Symptoms such as fever, palpitations, and muscle soreness may occur after taking the product, which are normal phenomena. Contraindications: Do not use if life energy level is below 10.0."

The essence and blood of a Spiritual Intelligence Star Beast.

Lin Yue recalled Gu Feng's words from earlier that day: once a mortal beast-level star beast develops intelligence, it can rival a martial artist.

The potion Tang Long gave him used the blood of a star beast of this level.

Without hesitation, he tilted his head back and poured the medicine into his mouth.

The moment the liquid entered his mouth, Lin Yue felt as if he had swallowed a mouthful of magma.

From his throat to his esophagus, and from his esophagus to his stomach, the burning sensation spread like a line of fire throughout his body.

He clenched his teeth, refusing to cough. His stomach felt like it was on fire, a surge of heat spreading outwards and coursing through his limbs and bones.

His skin began to turn red, first his face, then his neck, then his arms, and his whole body looked like it was being cooked, emitting visible steam.

Sweat poured from every pore, instantly soaking the T-shirt.

Lin Yue sat cross-legged on the bed, closed his eyes, and began to circulate the Bear Scripture.

Inhale, stop; exhale, stop.

The breath flowed slowly within the body, guiding the intense heat along the meridians to converge in the dantian.

The airflow was violent, like an untamed wild horse, rampaging through his body. Lin Yue's will tightly enveloped it, preventing it from running amok.

Once, twice, three times.

The airflow gradually became gentle, transforming from wild horses into a stream, flowing slowly along the path of the bear's path.

When the energy flows through the dantian, part of it is absorbed by the dantian, while the other part continues upward, passing through the spine, shoulder blades, and arms, and finally exiting from the fingertips.

This process lasted about half an hour.

As the last wisp of heat escaped from his fingertips, Lin Yue opened his eyes and let out a long breath.

The breath carried a faint fishy smell and condensed into a white mist in the air, which lasted for two or three seconds before dissipating.

He looked down at his body.

The T-shirt was soaked through and clung tightly to the boy's body, outlining his lean and muscular physique.

The redness on her skin had faded, replaced by a healthy, slightly glowing color.

[System notification: The host has consumed "Qi and Blood Potion - Type III"]

[True Qi Reserves: 4.5% → 7.8%]

Life Energy Level: 11.6 → 11.9