Gao Wu: I became a saint through daily settlements

After tidying up everything, Lin Yue found a relatively safe area.

"Now is not the time to use these star beast inner cores." Lin Yue closed his eyes, feeling the restless energy within his body, his brows furrowing slightly.

The star beast inner core he had absorbed earlier had given Lin Yue the feeling that his body was about to burst.

Although tempering the bones consumed a lot of qi and blood, there was still a considerable surplus.

"If I were to forcibly absorb the inner cores of other star beasts at this moment, I'm afraid not only would I fail to improve my strength, but I might even cause irreversible damage to my body," Lin Yue said calmly, opening his eyes.

Please select the bone-tempering area.

Lin Yue looked at the skeleton floating in front of him and pondered:

"The spine is the origin of the body and the foundation of one's life."

"Whether it's hand-to-hand combat or weapon-based fighting, any exertion of force is inseparable from the transmission of power through the spine."

"If the spine is not strong enough, even the best techniques will be difficult to unleash their true power."

"Even modern spiritual practices have never neglected the training of the spine."

While modern spiritual practices focus on cultivating true qi and pursuing a rapid increase in life energy levels, unlike ancient martial arts which temper the physical body to the extreme, this does not mean that physical training is neglected.

However, modern cultivation methods place more emphasis on the cultivation of internal energy, so the physical aspects of cultivation are naturally less than in ancient martial arts.

This is why the criteria for judging modern life energy levels include both true qi and physical qualities.

"After all, the essence of combat is still about physical strength."

"Refine the third and fourth cervical vertebrae!" Lin Yue gave the order.

Apart from the three bones that had been tempered before, Lin Yue's bones are currently all in a zero-level state.

At Lin Yue's command, his third and fourth cervical vertebrae began to burn as if on fire.

……

Fifteen minutes later.

"Refining complete."

[Congratulations, host! Your third and fourth cervical vertebrae have been tempered to the first level.]

[Effect: Slightly improves the efficiency of physical force transmission.]

Immediately afterwards, the third and fourth cervical vertebrae of the virtual skeleton also lit up with a faint glow, echoing the parts that had just been tempered.

"Improve the efficiency of power transmission in the body?" Lin Yue stared blankly at these words, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes.

The bird strike technique I practiced before was also to improve the body's flexibility and the efficiency of power transmission.

"In this way, the power can be better transmitted to all parts of the body."

"Whether it's throwing a punch or swinging a knife, it will be faster and more precise!"

"Indeed, these techniques are all closely related."

"Check the panel," Lin Yue said in a low voice, and then a semi-transparent panel appeared in front of him.

[Host: Lin Yue]

Life Energy Level: 15.1

[Martial arts skills mastered: Flowing Water Rock-Shattering Fist (Tier 2), Basic Mo Dao Saber Technique (Tier 1), Wave-Treading Step (Tier 1)]

[Mastered Body Strengthening Method: Rongchengzi Guiding Technique (Bear Strike, Bird Strike)]

[Supernatural Powers: Records of Martial Arts Treasures, Sprout of True Qi]

Looking at the information on the panel, Lin Yue frowned slightly:

"Now, there is a fist technique called 'Flowing Water Shattering Rock Fist' and a body technique called 'Wave-Treading Step'."

"The only thing missing is a decent sword technique."

Lin Yue had realized this when he was competing against the test examiners.

His excellence in weaponry and combat is essentially due to his physical strength.

As for his swordsmanship, it can only be described as passable.

"If it weren't for my physical flexibility and agility, which allowed me to avoid the examiner's attacks..."

"I estimate the score for the equipment-based practical test will be even lower."

As a heavy weapon, the Mo Dao emphasizes fierceness, sharpness, and precision in its strikes.

Without proper swordsmanship skills, even with great strength, one can only rely on brute force and cannot control the sword effectively.

"Swordsmanship..."

The cheapest knife skills on the market cost over 10 Blue Star Coins, a price that very few high school students can afford.

After all, most high school students rely on their families or schools for training resources, so it's difficult for them to have so much savings.

But Lin Yue is different; the Starry Sky Martial Hall signed an A-level contract with him for 800 million Blue Star Coins per year.

"Of the 800 million Blue Star Coins that Starry Sky Martial Hall gave us before, after deducting the cost of home renovations and purchasing various supplies, there are still more than 700 million left," Lin Yue roughly estimated.

"Adding the 100 million Blue Star Coins I received for killing that Nether Wolf, I should now have over 800 million in my account."

Eight million Blue Star Coins are currently more than he can spend; he simply can't spend them all.

As long as he doesn't gamble or buy fighter jets, 800 million Blue Stars is more than enough for his cultivation resources for a whole year, and there might even be a lot more to spare.

Lin Yue himself came from a poor background, and before signing with the Martial Hall, he was extremely frugal, splitting every dollar he earned into two.

This also instilled in him a sensitivity to money; he would never waste a single penny on things he shouldn't.

However, he was not stingy at all when it came to his martial arts skills.

"Any amount of money is worth it if it makes me stronger."

"You might consider buying a mid-level sword technique for around 50."

Intermediate-level swordsmanship is already the limit that Lin Yue's body can currently withstand; going any higher would require the physical qualities of a martial arts master or above.

For a martial artist, being overly ambitious is an extremely serious flaw.

Many people who learn martial arts become arrogant and think they are exceptionally talented, thus always setting their sights too high.

This will lead to a very serious consequence—being all talk and no action.

In actual combat, this would be considered underestimating the enemy.

In battles between martial artists, life and death are at stake, and there is no room for carelessness; underestimating one's opponent is a grave taboo.

A major reason why many martial artists lose their lives is because they underestimate their opponents.

Lin Yue did a good job in this regard; he always remained humble and cautious.

Never overestimate yourself, nor underestimate your opponent; give your all in every battle.

"There are quite a few of these intermediate-level sword techniques on the Starry Sky Battle Network, with a complete range of styles and detailed instructional videos."

"It's a pity that we can't access the Starry Sky Battle Network in this secret realm, and it's also not convenient to practice here."

Thinking of this, Lin Yue couldn't help but feel a little regretful. Since entering the secret realm, apart from tempering his five bones, he had basically done no other cultivation.

Cultivating in a secret realm is risky; if you encounter a star beast or an evil cultivator like that Miao Zhou martial artist, you could easily lose your life.

"Fortunately, the daily settlement function wasn't restricted." A hint of relief flashed in Lin Yue's eyes. He raised his hand and tapped the "fertile soil" he had obtained from the previous daily settlement, covering the sprout of true qi with it.

[True Qi Sprout: Growing (55%)]

"Another 10% increase, that's quite a growth rate," Lin Yue murmured, looking at the thriving sprout of true qi before him.

Last time, the progress of the True Qi Sprout was 45%, but this time it has increased by 10%.

"The sprout of true qi will condense moon dew. What will happen after it continues to grow and becomes a tree of true qi?" Lin Yue wondered to himself.

Based on previous conclusions, the items provided by this "daily settlement" are more or less related to each other.

Unable to figure it out, Lin Yue stopped thinking about it and instead checked his injuries.

"It seems that the Qi-Stealing Palm attack I took earlier has almost healed."

He looked down at his chest and found that the wound from the previous leakage of his inner energy was slowly healing.

The wound has grown from the size of a palm to the size of a thumb, and it's getting smaller and smaller.

"Is this the self-healing effect that comes from tempering the Heavenly Pillar Bone to the first level?" Lin Yue sighed.

Although a martial artist's body's self-healing speed increases with their cultivation level, it is extremely rare for a martial artist with a life energy level below 18.0 to possess such a powerful self-healing ability.

"Five Elements Elixir"

[Materials not all collected (1/6)]

Lin Yue is now increasingly curious about the effects of the Martial Essence Pill, which is refined after gathering all six martial arts treasures.

"We'll still have to rely on Wang Teng and his team to find that ancient ginseng from Southeast Asia," Lin Yue thought to himself, raising an eyebrow.

As a rare treasure of martial arts, the ancient ginseng from Southeast Asia is extremely scarce. In addition, this secret realm is vast, with towering ancient trees and complex terrain.

"It's too slow for one person to search."

A day has passed since Lin Yue arrived at this secret realm, and there are only 6 days left before the realm closes.

"Moreover, the ancient ginseng from Southeast Asia grows quite a distance from here."

"Go check on Wang Teng and the others." Lin Yue stood up and dusted himself off.

……

"What a pair of good-for-nothings, still sleeping until now," Wang Teng muttered under his breath, his tone tinged with helplessness.

Actually, it's not surprising that these two were not to blame. When an ordinary person is hit by the Qi-Stealing Palm, their internal energy will be greatly depleted, so it is normal for them to fall into a coma.

"This Qi-Stealing Palm is indeed as terrifying as the rumors say," Wang Teng murmured, looking at the palm-shaped wounds on the chests of the two men.

"As for Lin Yue, after being hit by the Miao state martial artist's Qi-stealing palm, he didn't seem to have any reaction for some reason," Wang Teng said, somewhat puzzled.

When Lin Yue was chasing that Miao warrior just now, he was slashing with incredible speed and power.

Meanwhile, his two underlings were still unconscious, a stark contrast to Lin Yue.

"Why is that?" Wang Teng shook his head.

His two underlings, while not exceptionally strong, had both reached the Martial Realm, and the gap between them and Lin Yue shouldn't be too large.

"But in terms of skill level, the gap between Lin Yue and us is not that big."

"If it's not a matter of spiritual level, then what is it?"

Just then, Lin Yue, who had just gone out to hunt star beasts, returned, carrying the bodies of several star beasts in his hands.

Besides their inner cores being excellent for cultivation, star beasts' meat is also highly nutritious.

Star Beast meat is not only very filling, but it is also extremely beneficial for the recovery of the body's muscles.

Especially the meat of star beasts of the first rank and above is an excellent supplement for martial artists' cultivation.

Outside the secret realm, these star beast meats are extremely precious ingredients and can fetch a very high price. Normally, Lin Yue would really be reluctant to eat them.

"If it were outside the secret realm, it might have fetched a good price," Lin Yue said regretfully.

Why is Star Beast meat so expensive?

Because star beasts are highly powerful and extremely difficult to kill, and not all star beast meat is edible.

Therefore, the price of first-tier star beast meat is already over 1000 Blue Star Coins per kilogram, which is simply unaffordable for ordinary families.

Most ordinary families still eat meat from normal living organisms, such as pork and beef.

Star Beast meat is undoubtedly a luxury for them.

Lin Yue threw the bodies onto the ground.

"duang~"

The carcass of the clouded deer crashed to the ground with a loud thud, causing the ground to tremble slightly.

Although this Cloud Deer is not yet an adult, it is still a Star Beast, and its body is much larger than that of a normal deer. As a result, it weighs about one ton and its muscles are full and firm.

Upon seeing this, Wang Teng immediately stood up from the rock.

He strode to the carcass of the clouded deer, reached out and touched its thick leg, and exclaimed in shock:

"You took care of all of these by yourself?"

There were four star beast corpses in front of them. Besides the cloud deer, there were also some star beasts such as pheasants and rabbits.

"Of course." Lin Yue nodded.

"Holy crap, what terrifying power this is!" Wang Teng exclaimed in shock as he looked at the enormous body of the Cloud Deer before him.

Wang Teng tried to move the clouded deer.

"Hiss!" Wang Teng's face turned bright red.

"It's impossible to move it."

Wang Teng felt that his worldview had been severely damaged.

"Didn't he just go through a tough battle?"

"Why do I still have the energy to fight against star beasts!"

Although these are all herbivorous star beasts, it doesn't mean they have no offensive capabilities.

A star beast like the Cloud-Horned Deer, with its massive horns alone, is enough to give many people a run for their money.

The physical strength of star beasts far exceeds that of normal creatures.

"This is a clouded deer weighing over a ton..."

Wang Teng recognized the star beast before him. As the successor of the Jiangcheng branch of the Xuantian Martial Hall, he had been well-versed in poetry and literature since childhood.

Wang Teng could recognize many of the star beasts at a glance.

Seeing Wang Teng's face turn red, Lin Yue simply said:

"I'll do it."

wow——

Lin Yue used his long-handled sword to cut the carcass of the cloud-deer into several even pieces.

"That makes things much easier."

"This deer blood is a treasure too!" Wang Teng's eyes lit up as he took a cup of deer blood and fed it to his two underlings.

"Brother Lin Yue, I, Wang Teng, am not going to eat and drink for free. I will give you 100 million for these star beasts, which are priced at 200 million per beast on the market."

Upon hearing this, Lin Yue was slightly surprised.

"So extravagant?"

Seeing that Wang Teng was so agreeable, Lin Yue couldn't refuse.

……

Before long, Wang Teng set up a simple barbecue grill nearby.

Wang Teng and the others, who had been starving all day, were now extremely hungry.

"Barbecued Star Beast Meat!"

"I wonder how it tastes!"

After all, only those at the level of Flying Warrior or above can truly achieve abstinence from grains, without eating or drinking.

Martial artists with low cultivation levels still need to eat.

Within the secret realm, apart from some wild fruits, there are few other food sources.

If one is strong enough, one can, like Lin Yue, use these precious star beast meats as food.

If other students were to witness this scene, they would surely exclaim:

"How extravagant!"

……

Half an hour later, the venison was sizzling and dripping with oil, its aroma filling the air.

Lin Yue took a bite of venison:

"As expected of star beast meat."

After taking a bite of venison, Lin Yue felt his blood and energy become even more abundant.

"No wonder it sells for such a high price!"

On the other side, Wang Teng also took a bite of venison and mumbled:

"Brother Lin Yue, I've remembered some more details about that ancient ginseng from Southeast Asia."