191: Chapter 191 Finding Anya!

Blood Refining is the final stage of the low-grade realm, its cultivation difficulty and importance far surpass that of the Bone Forging Chapter.

At that time, a large number of Skill Points may be needed to accelerate comprehension and break through bottlenecks.

He gathered his stance and stood still, clenching his fist slightly.

The joints of his finger bones emitted a series of crisp sounds, like the clinking of jade chimes, exceptionally clear in the quiet training room.

"The efficacy of this bone nurturing pill is indeed formidable."

Qin Yan silently marveled, "At this rate, perhaps it won't be long before I can touch the true limit barrier of the second-grade."

"However, achieving such an effect should also be inseparable from the characteristics of the 'Nine Revolutions Golden Body Spear', this Body Tempering Martial Art."

Qin Yan pondered.

During the Exchange Competition, his ability to overpower Liu Ruyan, defeat Lin Qingyue, and ultimately fight Chen Tian to a standstill, this top-tier Body Tempering Martial Art was credited with the greatest achievement.

It not only granted him formidable explosive power, but its effects in body tempering were also perfectly displayed at this moment.

It absorbed and converted the medicinal power of the bone nurturing pill to the greatest extent, leaving little waste.

Only a top-tier body tempering method, paired with a top-tier auxiliary elixir, could produce such a remarkable effect.

"But... it's still too slow."

Qin Yan frowned slightly, still dissatisfied with his current rate of improvement.

There were only a little over three months left until the possible 'Hidden Dragon Assembly'. He needed to elevate his strength at the fastest speed, reaching at least the third-grade, and solidifying his foundation as much as possible.

The second-grade limit was a step he must cross as soon as possible.

He must increase his investment!

Thinking of it, he acted immediately. Qin Yan promptly connected to the 'Preparatory Resource Library' permissions the school had opened to him through his personal terminal.

A resource world far more vast, complex, and dazzling than the ordinary exchange list unfolded 'before his eyes'.

Just from a cursory glance, Qin Yan felt a wave of dizziness and fascination.

The resources here, their variety and high quality, far exceeded all his previous imaginings.

There were metal blocks labeled 'Fifth-grade·Crimson Flame Fine Gold'.

The image shimmered with flowing light and color, as if flames burned within, priced at 80 academic credits per liang.

A note stated it could be fused into fire-attribute weapons or used as an auxiliary medium for certain special cultivation techniques.

There was an elixir named 'Sixth-grade·Vitality Creation Pill (Damaged)'.

Although labeled as having lost nearly half its medicinal potency, it still exuded a rich vitality, priced at 500 academic credits.

There was also 'Fourth-grade·Lightning-struck Ironwood Core', its image entwined with purple electricity;

'Fifth-grade·Mystical Ice Jade Marrow', its chill seeming to seep through the screen;

'Third-grade·Century-old Vermilion Fruit', crimson as fire...

All sorts of rare metals and stones, spiritual herbs and precious medicines, finished pills, ferocious beast materials, categorized and glowing brilliantly, dazzling the eyes and stirring the heart.

Qin Yan steadied his mind, dispelling these treasures that were temporarily unusable or unaffordable from his view.

He directly entered the keywords into the search bar: 'Bone Tempering', 'Second-grade'.

The light screen refreshed, the list instantly became much more streamlined, but there were still dozens of different resources to choose from.

Qin Yan patiently examined them one by one, comparing their effect descriptions, applicable stages, and most importantly—price.

Qin Yan's gaze was sharp as lightning, swiftly sweeping over each resource's name, brief introduction, effects, and price.

[Dragon-Tiger Bone Strengthening Ointment]: Second-grade pill, for external application, strongly stimulates bone growth and strengthening, potent medicinal nature. Price: 10 academic credits per portion.

[Diamond Rock Marrow]: Second-grade essence, ground into powder for oral consumption or used with special medicinal baths, greatly enhances bone hardness and impact resistance. Price: 15 academic credits per portion.

...

Each one had remarkable effects, but Qin Yan's gaze ultimately settled on one item:

[earth marrow stone milk]: Produced from special earth vein nodes deep within the Yunmeng Great Marsh, gathering earth vein essence and wetland vitality, requiring twenty years to condense.

Effects: Can deeply nourish and penetrate the bones, gently and continuously strengthening the bone's essence.

Enhances their load-bearing capacity and internal vitality, especially effective for consolidating the Bone Forging Perfection realm and impacting the second-grade limit.

Medicinal nature is balanced and mild, with strong compatibility.

Price: 10 academic credits per jin.

The price, though steep at 10 credits per jin, was completely acceptable for Qin Yan, who held a large sum of academic credit rewards and urgently needed to improve his strength.

"Exchange!"

With hardly any hesitation, Qin Yan's fingers moved quickly across the light screen.

Considering daily dosage and the needs of continuous cultivation, he exchanged for twenty jin of earth marrow stone milk in one go.

Watching his academic credit balance instantly decrease by 200 points, Qin Yan felt not a trace of heartache, but rather was filled with anticipation.

Twenty jin of earth marrow stone milk was enough to support his deep bone tempering needs for the coming period.

Combined with the bone nurturing pill and his own arduous cultivation, he was confident that the speed of impacting the second-grade limit would be greatly accelerated!

Resources should be used on the cutting edge.

And at this moment, improving strength was the sharpest edge.

...

January 6th, early morning.

Deep within the First Institute of Modu University of Martial Arts, in an independent, tranquil, and elegant building surrounded by faint greenery.

This was the temporary residence of Her Highness Anya at Modu University of Martial Arts.

Though not a palace, the interior decoration was highly characteristic of the Elf Clan.

Vibrant green vines climbed the walls, several peculiar glowing flowers bloomed quietly in the corners.

Soft light filtered through the carved windows, filling the air with a fresh, natural fragrance of plants and a serene atmosphere.

Qin Yan gently knocked on the door made of a certain warm, smooth wood.

"Please enter." Anya's ethereal, pleasant voice came from inside.

Qin Yan pushed the door open and entered.

Anya was standing before a window, her back to the door, seemingly gazing out at the awakening campus.

Today, she had changed into a simple moon-white robe, her silver hair cascading like a waterfall.

Only a simple vine hair ornament held back part of it, her entire being naturally exuding an aura of tranquility and nobility.

Hearing the footsteps, she slowly turned around, her emerald-green eyes settling on Qin Yan.

Qin Yan took a deep breath, walked to stand not far from Anya, and got straight to the point: "Your Highness Anya, I wish to participate in the Hidden Dragon Assembly."

Anya's expression didn't seem to change much, but a flash of sharp light appeared deep within her emerald eyes, "Are you certain?"

Just yesterday, she had received an official reply from the Modu University of Martial Arts authorities.

Xiao Wangshu and Lu Youyou, these two outstanding new-generation talents she had held in high regard, had both clearly expressed their refusal.

When the news arrived, even with her long years of experience tempering her disposition, she couldn't help but feel a faint trace of disappointment and regret.

However, she hadn't expected that this youth, the most dazzling in the Exchange Competition, would proactively seek her out early this morning.

"Yes, I have already considered it clearly," Qin Yan answered firmly.

Anya looked at Qin Yan quietly for a few seconds.

A moment later, she gave a slight nod, a very faint, approving smile appearing on her face: "Good."

She didn't say much in the way of encouragement or warning; those words had already been spoken before.

She simply raised her slender hand and gestured lightly towards the empty space beside her.