Gao Wu: I became a saint through daily settlements

Jingshan Residential Area.

After eating and drinking his fill, Lin Yue began to concentrate on reading.

After several days of hard work, he has already finished studying more than half of these five books.

"Passing the exam shouldn't be a problem," Lin Yue murmured.

Just then, a semi-transparent panel slowly appeared in Lin Yue's eyes.

Daily Settlement

[First Star Beast Slaying Today, Rating: Above Average.]

[Obtained a copy of the Record of Martial Arts Treasures.]

A pale yellow classic book slowly came into view before Lin Yue's eyes.

【Martial Arts Curiosities】

"Is this the Record of Martial Arts Treasures?" Lin Yue asked curiously, looking at the classic book in front of him.

"It sounds amazing just from its name."

[Current number of unlocked rare items: 1]

"Check it out," Lin Yue silently thought to himself.

At Lin Yue's command, the illustrated guide to martial arts treasures began to turn its pages automatically.

Finally, it stopped on a page that was glowing with an eerie light.

"Martial Arts Elixir".

"Made from six rare martial arts treasures, it can nourish the body's vital energy, strengthen muscles, bones, and skin, fortify the body, and replenish essence, blood, and vital energy."

Lin Yue's gaze quickly swept over the six rare ingredients needed to refine the Martial Essence Pill. When he saw the first name, his eyes lit up instantly: "Guardian Heart Vine?" He recognized this rare ingredient at a glance.

[Guardian Vine: Often grows in areas scarred by frequent martial arts battles.]

As for the other five flavors, since they haven't been obtained yet, the image function in the encyclopedia hasn't been unlocked, so only their names can be seen.

【Ancient Ginseng from Southeast Asia: No information available】

[Bone-Splitting Grass: No information available]

[Zhenyue Flower: No information available]

[Blood Dragon Fungus: No information available]

[Azure Root: No information available]

"I never imagined that the Heart-Guarding Vine would be such a rare treasure in martial arts."

"Fortunately, I didn't directly absorb the Heart-Guarding Vine before."

"Otherwise, wouldn't it be a complete waste?"

Lin Yue carefully put away the Martial Arts Treasures Record, and then began to snore loudly.

......

The next morning, a municipal bureau vehicle was parked at the entrance of Lin Yue's residential area.

As soon as I reached the entrance of the residential area, a middle-aged man in a sharp black suit came to greet me.

This man was tall and upright, full of energy, with gentle yet respectful eyes. He proactively extended his hand and said:

"You must be Mr. Lin Yue?"

"Yes, that's me." Lin Yue reached out and shook his hand, feeling a strong touch on his fingertips.

Although he didn't recognize the person in front of him, judging from the city police car and what happened yesterday, it should be related to his killing of that star beast.

The middle-aged man withdrew his hand, his smile becoming even more respectful: "Hello Mr. Lin, we are from the city television station. We have learned about your heroic act of stepping forward yesterday to slay the star beast and prevent the disaster from spreading."

"Our mayor greatly admires your heroic actions and intends to personally commend you. Would you be available to come with us?"

"There will be a brief interview, which will only take about 10 minutes of your time and won't take up too much of your time."

Lin Yue nodded slightly upon hearing this. The mayor had personally invited him, and it was just a simple interview and commendation; naturally, he had no reason to refuse.

He then followed the middle-aged man into the municipal bureau's official vehicle, which slowly started and drove towards the municipal government.

On the other side, Jiangcheng Wuke Affiliated Middle School.

Senior 3 (1) Class, Elite Class.

Because of the Star Beast attack that occurred in Jiangcheng yesterday, in order to raise students' awareness of safety protection, the school specially announced a one-day suspension of classes and organized all students to watch a special film on Star Beast invasion prevention.

Aside from a few classmates who were practicing at home, almost everyone was present.

Class teacher Guo Jingyao stood on the podium, glanced at the students below, and began to speak:

"Students, watch the video carefully and memorize the Star Beast's defensive techniques. This will be very helpful for your future training and dealing with emergencies."

"I'll take this call and be right back." With that, he turned and walked out of the classroom, closing the door behind him.

On the large screen on the podium, news from Jiangcheng Martial Arts Alliance TV was playing, the announcer's deep and powerful voice echoing in the classroom:

According to Jiangcheng Martial Arts Alliance TV, more and more regions across the country have recently experienced star beast invasions of varying sizes.

"The star beasts are diverse in species and extremely aggressive, posing a serious threat to the lives and property of local residents."

"Currently, the entire country is on high alert. The Martial Arts Alliance has dispatched personnel to various regions to assist local authorities in dealing with the star beast invasion and protecting public safety..."

......

"It's so boring. All the TV stations are reporting on this, it's the same thing over and over again, I'm tired of hearing it."

A student in the audience couldn't help but sigh, resting his chin on his hands.

Without classes or opportunities for cultivation, these elite students, accustomed to high-intensity training, felt extremely uncomfortable sitting in the classroom watching boring news.

Just then, the image on the big screen suddenly changed, and the announcer's voice became even more impassioned:

"Yesterday, a star beast attack occurred in JB District of our city. A first-tier star beast suddenly broke into a residential area and caused widespread destruction."

"At the critical moment, a middle school student stepped forward and, relying on his own strength, successfully killed the Star Beast before the disaster spread further, protecting the safety of the surrounding residents."

"Next, let's take a look at the photos from the scene."

Then, the image on the big screen changed to a photo of a person and a star beast.

"High school student? Where did this high school student come from that is so awesome?"

"Hmph, I've seen plenty of people like this. He's probably the son of some big company CEO, who bought his way into the school and is just here to get a prestigious title. Maybe even that star beast was arranged in advance." Xiong Bing, sitting in the back row of the classroom, sneered disdainfully.

As soon as Xiong Bing said this, many students who usually fawned over him nodded in agreement:

"Yes, yes, Brother Xiong is right. He must have been gilded. There's no way a high school student could be that good."

"Brother Xiong Bing is truly knowledgeable and experienced; he saw through it at a glance."

Xiong Bing proudly raised his chin, basking in the adulation of the crowd, a smug smile playing on his lips:

"Of course, my dad is a prominent figure in a listed company. I'm used to this kind of back-door deals and 'gilding'."

Just then, a student wearing glasses sitting in the front row suddenly lit up, pointed at the photo on the big screen, and excitedly shouted:

"Wait! Isn't this Lin Yue from our class?"

Upon hearing this, Xiong Bing frowned instantly, looking at the bespectacled student with an expression as if he were looking at a fool, and said sarcastically:

"Is Lin Yue your father? You keep calling him Lin Yue, are you out of your mind? I could easily say the person in this photo is me, Xiong Bing!"

The other students were also intrigued and stood up, crowding in front of the podium to see who was in the photo.

"Holy crap! It really is Lin Yue!"

"Didn't you notice that Lin Yue hasn't come to school today?"

A chorus of exclamations filled the classroom. The crowd that had been praising Xiong Bing just moments before instantly dispersed and surged to the front of the classroom, discussing the large screen with eyes full of shock and envy.

"Wow! We actually have such an awesome person in our class!"

Xiong Bing sat in his seat, his face alternating between pale and flushed, looking extremely unwell. He suddenly stood up, squinted his eyes, and muttered a curse under his breath:

"Damn it! Let me see too!" With that, he pushed through the crowd and rushed to the front of the stage.

Just as chaos erupted in the classroom, the door was suddenly pushed open, and the homeroom teacher, Guo Jingyao, walked in. Upon seeing the scene before him, he immediately frowned and sternly reprimanded:

"What are you all doing? It's such a mess! Get back to your seats right now!"

"Several school leaders will be coming to our class to observe later, so behave yourselves!"

Upon hearing this, everyone immediately calmed down, dared not make any more noise, and reluctantly returned to their seats.

Not long after, a series of orderly footsteps approached from afar, the classroom door was pushed open, and Principal Cai Yue walked in, chatting and laughing, surrounded by several vice principals.

Cai Yue, dressed in a crisp Zhongshan suit, his hair neatly combed, and a gentle smile on his face, waved to the students below the stage:

Hello, students.

"The students are all watching the video of this safety drill very attentively."

"Good morning, Principal!" the students responded in unison, their voices loud and clear.

With the support of the crowd, Cai Yue walked to the podium and sat down, and several vice principals also took their seats on the chairs on both sides of the podium.

The stage for the elite class is very large, and can seat more than ten people.

"Whoosh, whoosh." Cai Yue tested the microphone.

"The main reason I'm here today is to talk about some important things to note regarding the 'Secret Realm of Southeast Asia'," Cai Yue said solemnly.

"What is the 'Secret Realm of Southeast Asia'? I'm sure you all know it by now, so I won't go into too much detail."

Just as Cai Yue was about to continue speaking, the announcer's voice suddenly came through the large screen on the podium again, interrupting his words.

"Next, let's invite Lin Yue to share his thoughts on the Star Beast invasion."