16: Daily settlement, additional rewards

Facing Shen Bei's thirst for knowledge, Professor Gu Xinrou originally didn't intend to say much to him.

After all, based on Shen Bei's previous four-dimensional attribute test, there was no need for him to know the superfluous core information about a Martial Artist.

However, considering that Shen Bei had put himself in danger this time, single-handedly capturing the murderer You Wuchang, his meritorious service was immense.

Professor Gu Xinrou did provide some scientific explanations, which could be considered a way to ease Shen Bei's mind.

She slowly said,

"Actually, the fundamental essence of a Martial Artist is to Breakthrough the limits of an ordinary human body."

"You haven't yet come into contact with the true Martial Artist discipline because, at present, you are only in the foundational stage."

"To become a Martial Artist, the key lies in Breakthrough the limits."

"Martial Artists focus on bone tempering, supplemented by muscle and skin refinement. And the four-dimensional attributes are the foundation for training muscles, bones, and skin."

"In summary, a strong four-dimensional attribute is the foundation, which then qualifies one to Breakthrough and become a Martial Artist..."

Professor Gu Xinrou explained for nearly half an hour.

Shen Bei listened attentively, missing no detail.

This gave Shen Bei a completely new understanding of Martial Artists.

Firstly, the Martial Artist System is vast.

If one's Physique attribute is strong, they can pursue the Dao of physical prowess.

If one's Strength attribute is outstanding, they become a humanoid Dragon, simply crushing everything.

If one's Mental Energy attribute is superb, they can Cultivate secret techniques.

If one's Agility attribute is prominent, their moves become mysterious and unpredictable.

While the four-dimensional attributes are the basic foundation,

the act of Breakthrough to become a Martial Artist is not as simple as going out for a meal.

During the Breakthrough, the body's Qi and blood will undergo an anomaly.

It will intensely boil, seeking to Breakthrough its limits.

However, in this situation, if there is no guidance or protection, the danger is immense.

Bursting blood vessels and injuring the body are minor consequences.

Some even die directly.

Every year, ordinary people who try to take a shortcut to become a Martial Artist risk their lives, and not a few perish.

Therefore, during the Breakthrough, it must take place at a Martial Arts University.

There will be a Four-Rank Martial Artist on guard, and if the timing is wrong, he will intervene to suppress the Qi and blood outburst, preventing fatalities.

Of course.

According to Professor Gu Xinrou, not everyone has a Four-Rank Martial Artist guarding them; most older generation Martial Artists rely on themselves.

As long as one can successfully Breakthrough in one go, there is no danger.

Many Geniuses, in fact, don't need anyone to guard them because these individuals can succeed in one attempt...

But people nowadays are more delicate, and the process has become more humane.

There's also another point: to meet the conditions for becoming a Martial Artist, another aid is required.

That is a Cultivation Technique!

A Cultivation Technique that aligns with the Martial Artist's attributes!

And Cultivation Techniques are not to be easily passed on.

Only Martial Arts Universities have them.

Of course, there are also some unorthodox Cultivation Techniques, but those are secret arts passed down by Martial Artists hidden in dark corners, outside the mainstream world.

At this moment, Shen Bei pondered for a while.

There was absolutely no problem with his four-dimensional attributes.

Given more time, they would soar.

As for Breakthrough...

Shen Bei felt that he should be a Genius and didn't need an Advanced Martial Artist to guard him.

Since he had even taken down You Wuchang, he was definitely a Genius.

As for the System...

I, Shen Bei, owe today's achievements entirely to my own unremitting efforts.

The System is merely the icing on the cake.

I'll add more points tomorrow!

The only condition left to become a Martial Artist is a Cultivation Technique.

This thing is relatively difficult to obtain.

However, Shen Bei was not anxious; there would always be a way.

At worst, he could wait until he got into a Martial Arts University before Breakthrough to become a Martial Artist.

At this moment, Professor Gu Xinrou slowly stood up, stretched, and as she rose, her two full breasts also jiggled a few times, and two crystal-clear, fair legs appeared from beneath the hem of her light green nightgown.

Her calves had not a single

trace of flab; they were smooth, delicate, fair, and slender.

It almost blinded Shen Bei.

"Alright, if there's nothing else, I'll head back."

Shen Bei swallowed, feeling a bit hot, and said, "Um... Teacher, I'm a little scared. Can you stay with me?"

Professor Gu Xinrou was slightly stunned and let out a soft chuckle, "Don't pretend. You even dared to handle a Martial Artist; are you still scared?"

"I'm afraid You Wuchang's accomplices will retaliate against me."

"He has no accomplices."

Professor Gu Xinrou didn't believe Shen Bei's nonsense and left directly.

"Hey!"

Shen Bei stood up and shouted.

Professor Gu Xinrou elegantly brushed the hair from her fair neck with her jade hand, an elegant aura of a mature woman emerging, and she smiled sweetly, "If you have something to say, spit it out."

Shen Bei: ...

Why is she speaking so aggressively? It's ruining the image.

Shen Bei coughed, "If I get into a Martial Arts University, will Teacher keep her word?"

Professor Gu Xinrou snorted, her eyebrow twitching, "Dream about it after you get in!"

"Then I'll reserve Teacher's face!"

"Hmph."

Professor Gu Xinrou tossed her hair and disappeared at the door.

Shen Bei felt invigorated.

He felt that the teacher was already in his grasp; she couldn't escape.

The following days would be business as usual: skipping classes and working part-time.

Just grind for attribute points.

Of course, if there was a chance to obtain a Cultivation Technique, that would also be a good thing.

At the same time, Shen Bei began to calculate.

You Wuchang's Medicinal Pills were good; he could use them too.

He had over 200,000 in cash, plus the bounty and the System's double reward, his total assets could expand to 2.2 million!

"I'm rich!"

Shen Bei clenched his fists.

What can dispel worries? Only immense wealth.

Shen Bei originally planned to buy a house and move out of this neighborhood.

But then he thought...

He would definitely go to a Martial Arts University.

It would be better to save the money to buy an off-campus residence in Lingnan City.

With this thought, Shen Bei's face instantly fell.

"Housing prices in the city are not as cheap as in Changtu County."

"They must start at ten thousand or eight thousand, right?"

"If I buy a set, I'll have very little left."

"I still need to make money!"

Shen Bei smacked his lips, only then realizing that money is never enough to earn and never enough to spend.

... ...

The next day.

Shen Bei had just woken up.

The daily panel settlement information popped up.

[Yesterday's settlement rewards are as follows:]

[Completed escort mission, gained Money +50, Jian Tong's Favorability +20.]

[Completed bounty mission, gained Money +1,000,000, Strength +1, Agility +1, Mental Energy +1, Physique +1, Toxin Resistance +10]

After reading the information.

Shen Bei froze for a moment.

Jian Tong's Favorability increased?

Does this mean... if he messes with her a few more times, she'll be utterly devoted to him, faithful until death, refusing to marry anyone else?

Awesome!

If Shen Bei had to choose between Jian Tong and Professor Gu Xinrou.

Shen Bei would choose...

To have them all!

Jian Tong had her charms.

Professor Gu Xinrou had her allure.

Both were equally important to him.

As for the bounty mission, in addition to the bounty,

he actually received a grand slam of four-dimensional attribute bonuses!

And Toxin Resistance attribute!

Thinking back to the situation, it was reasonable and logical to gain these attribute bonuses.

Being cautious, the test was Mental Energy.

Striking out, the test was Strength.

Dodging You Wuchang's attacks, that was Agility.

Running up and down the stairs was no different from moving bricks, naturally increasing the Physique attribute.

As for the very unexpected Toxin Resistance attribute.

That should have come from the effect of the tranquilizer he accidentally licked during the experiment, adding that attribute.

"I lost big time!"

Shen Bei exclaimed, "I should have swallowed all the tranquilizer then; it would definitely have given me Toxin Resistance +100!"

But Shen Bei also thought it was fortunate he didn't drink it all then.

Otherwise, he would have definitely fainted on the ground.

And You Wuchang upstairs had planned to kill him last night, so he would have definitely come downstairs to find him.

That scene would not have been pretty...

At this moment, Shen Bei opened his mobile banking app to check his balance.

A genuine two million!

After calming down from the dizzying number of zeros.

Shen Bei finished washing up and left for school!

Upon arriving at school, Jian Tong gave Shen Bei a huge surprise.