Gao Wu: I became a saint through daily settlements

"Therefore, I hope that in these three days, students can review the knowledge points related to the 'task'."

"The tests after the opening of the Nanyang Secret Realm will have a significant weight in the theoretical score, so there is no room for carelessness." On the podium, Guo Jingyao spoke solemnly, his eyes sweeping over every elite class student below the stage.

After explaining the process, key points of theoretical examination, and precautions for the Nanyang Secret Realm test, Guo Jingyao picked up his lesson plan and announced the end of get out of class.

The classroom was instantly filled with the sound of desks and chairs being moved as students gathered in twos and threes, discussing the upcoming tests and the secret realm adventure.

Lin Yue sat in his seat, watching his classmates skillfully exchange knowledge points, his face full of helplessness.

He had only been in the elite class for less than a week and hadn't even had time to catch up with the class's pace when the Nanyang Secret Realm was about to open hastily, leaving him only three days to prepare.

With no extra time to participate in the discussion, Lin Yue tidied up the few theoretical textbooks on the table, got up and left the classroom, intending to go home and concentrate on reviewing.

Jingshan Residential Area.

On Lin Yue's desk were several textbooks on the theoretical knowledge of "missions".

"If anyone can finish learning these 5 books in three days, I'll just eat them!" Lin Yue said helplessly, regretting that he hadn't joined the elite class sooner.

Having just joined the elite class, the Nanyang Secret Realm is about to open, leaving very little time for preparation.

Lin Yue calculated that, based on his ability to study 40 pages a day, it would take him about 43 days to finish these five books.

"Even after practicing 'Bird Strike,' learning these things is still a bit difficult."

"But you can't skip learning these basics."

If his theoretical knowledge is inadequate, then the probability of him passing the test is basically zero.

Lin Yue simply put down his book, leaned back in his chair, and closed his eyes to rest.

Just then, a cold system notification sounded in his mind.

Daily Settlement

[Second place in today's cage battle, above average rating.]

[Reward: A handful of fertile soil. Note: Fertile soil is abundant and brimming with vitality. Covering it with soil can revitalize all things and accelerate the growth of spiritual creatures.]

Lin Yue suddenly opened his eyes, and a handful of black soil instantly appeared in the air in front of him. The soil particles were fine, and it emitted a faint fragrance of grass and trees. It was slightly cool to the touch and had a sticky feel.

"And what is this fertile soil?" He reached out and poked it, his fingertips getting a little black soil on them. "But since it's a system reward, it probably isn't anything ordinary."

"According to the system, it can revitalize all things, so can it also accelerate the revival of the True Qi Seed?" Lin Yue wondered.

If the Seed of True Qi hasn't revived before the test begins, then things will be difficult.

"With my current strength, I am not yet at the point where I can ignore true qi."

After a fierce battle with Xu Beihai, Lin Yue finally understood a principle.

You can do without true qi, but you can't live without it.

"No wonder universities value martial arts talent so much," Lin Yue murmured with a sigh.

Without martial arts talent, the path to awakening true qi will be extremely difficult, and one may never be able to break through in their lifetime.

"Without this seed of true qi, I would most likely never have been able to awaken true qi in my entire life," Lin Yue asked himself.

"Moreover, the actual combat test is against instructors at the 'Martial Artist Realm,' who will inevitably use true qi. Just in terms of true qi alone, I am already at a disadvantage."

Lin Yue looked at the fertile soil, a glimmer of hope appearing in his eyes.

"Action speaks louder than words."

Thinking it over, Lin Yue covered the seed of true qi with this handful of fertile soil.

The Seed of True Qi is not formless or colorless; it is a perfectly round seed that is entirely black and covered with a faint golden True Qi. However, apart from Lin Yue, no one else can see it.

This handful of fertile soil was just the right size to completely cover the seed of true energy.

Just as the fertile soil covered the seed of true energy, the system notification sounded again:

The seed of true energy is absorbing nutrients from the fertile soil, accelerating its recovery.

With fertile soil, the seed of true energy began to slowly take root, growing into a thin rhizome about 2cm long.

"That actually works."

Lin Yue was overjoyed, and a long-lost smile finally appeared on his face.

[Seed of True Qi: In the process of recovery (92%)]

However, Lin Yue soon discovered that the progress of the True Qi Seed was stuck at 92% and could not be increased any further.

"Why is this?" Lin Yue frowned, lost in thought. "The fertile soil hasn't run out of nutrients yet, so why has it stopped? Could it be due to a lack of water?"

With a try-it-and-see attitude, Lin Yue picked up the mineral water on the table, took two sips, and concentrated his mind to guide the water toward the seed of true energy.

"I don't know if this will work."

[Seed of True Qi: In the process of recovery (92%)]

"No response at all." Lin Yue frowned and muttered to himself.

"Perhaps it's because the water quality is too low. The seed of true qi and this handful of fertile soil are not ordinary things, so the water that this seed needs cannot be provided by ordinary mineral water."

After a moment of thought, Lin Yue's eyes lit up as he remembered the reward he had previously received—Moon Dew.

Moon dew contains pure spiritual energy, making it far more precious than ordinary water, and it might be able to meet the needs of the seed of true energy.

Lin Yue carefully took out a drop of moon dew and gently dripped it onto the seed of true energy.

The seed of true energy is absorbing the essence of the moon dew, accelerating its recovery.

[Seed of True Qi: In the process of recovery (93.4%)]

"It really worked!" Lin Yue thought with delight.

"If moon dew helps revive the seed of true energy, what about the sun's rays?"

Lin Yue took out the fully charged sunlight and shone it evenly on the seed of true energy.

[Under the sun's rays, the seed of true energy is growing vigorously.]

As the system notification sounded, the tender sprout on the seed of true energy slowly unfurled, bent slightly, and grew toward the direction of the sunlight, as if greedily absorbing the energy in the light. A faint green tinge appeared on the originally pitch-black surface of the seed.

"It seems that all the things the system provides are interconnected," Lin Yue said thoughtfully.

"This handful of fertile soil is enough for the seed of true qi that has not yet sprouted."

"But it seems that this seed of true energy will not only sprout, but also grow, and may even grow into a tree," Lin Yue analyzed.

"We cannot slack off; we must acquire more fertile ground."

Once the Seed of True Qi had completely absorbed the light of the Sun, the recovery progress stopped increasing. Lin Yue put away the Sun and closed the panel.

[Seed of True Qi: In the process of recovery (97%)]

"Once the Sun's Radiance is fully charged, the Seed of True Qi should be fully restored by noon tomorrow at the latest."

After putting away the seed of true energy, Lin Yue returned to reality and began reviewing the theoretical knowledge points of the test.

"The theoretical part of this 'task' test is really giving me a headache," Lin Yue said helplessly, looking at the five books.

"Learning like this is too slow; it's not a sustainable approach."

"It's a pipe dream to learn all five books in three days by self-study," Lin Yue asserted.

"Since things have come to this, let's rest for now."