57: Chapter 57 Silver Skin!

"Breaking the limit?"

Qin Yan held his breath and focused.

"That's right." Lu Youyou extended a slender finger to illustrate, "Take the First Grade Skin and Flesh Realm we are currently in, for example.

Conventional wisdom dictates that once the skin and flesh have been tempered eight times, one has reached the peak.

Upon reaching the peak of the first grade and achieving the 'Copper Skin' realm, one's physical strength far surpasses that of ordinary people, making it difficult for blades and swords to cause harm."

She paused before continuing, "However, above the 'Copper Skin' realm, there actually exists a higher level known as—'Silver Skin'!"

"Silver Skin?!"

Qin Yan's heart jolted; this was the first time he had ever encountered this concept.

Above Copper Skin, there was actually Silver Skin?

"Yes, Silver Skin!" Lu Youyou's tone was certain. "And to reach the 'Silver Skin' realm, one must satisfy an almost harsh prerequisite—cultivating the corresponding chapters of a top-tier Body Tempering Martial Art to the Perfection Realm!

Note, it must be a top-tier Body Tempering Martial Art!

Exquisite-grade or common-grade Body Tempering Martial Arts...

Even if cultivated to so-called Perfection, it is absolutely impossible to touch the domain of 'Silver Skin'. This is a fundamental gap."

Seeing the flash of realization and shock in Qin Yan's eyes, she added with a giggle, "Of course, even if I didn't tell you, the teacher would explain this systematically later in the Martial Arts Basic Theory Class.

I'm just giving you a heads-up in advance so you have a direction to work towards."

"Even so, I still must thank Senior Sister for clearing my doubts."

Qin Yan thanked her sincerely.

This information was crucial for planning his future cultivation path.

"It's fine, it's fine! Why be so polite with your Senior Sister!"

Lu Youyou waved her hand generously.

Afterward, Lu Youyou enthusiastically invited Qin Yan to have a meal on the third floor of the cafeteria.

She said it was to celebrate their first triumphant battle in the Monthly Exam as fellow disciples.

Qin Yan originally wanted to politely decline; after all, he was currently short on funds.

The academic credits rewarded from the Monthly Exam had not yet arrived, and the expenses on the third floor of the cafeteria were no small amount.

But he couldn't resist Lu Youyou's enthusiasm; she gave a grand wave of her hand.

She stated this meal was her treat to celebrate her Junior Brother's "flying start."

Since it was hard to refuse such kindness, Qin Yan stopped being overly formal.

The three of them ordered a table full of rich dishes containing vital blood on the third floor of the cafeteria. Qin Yan let loose his appetite and feasted heartily.

It was the perfect way to replenish the energy consumed during today's battles and cultivation.

In the end, Lu Youyou naturally and briskly settled the bill.

After the meal, Qin Yan bid farewell to Lu Youyou and went straight back to his manor villa.

After a brief rest, he threw himself into his afternoon and evening training.

Sweat poured like rain and spear shadows flew everywhere, not ending until the dead of night when all was quiet.

Looking at the 4 Skill Points he had gained once more, Qin Yan fell into thought.

"Where should I add these Skill Points now?"

He was a bit conflicted.

Currently, his resources for medicinal baths were exhausted.

Even if he continued to invest Skill Points into the Nine Revolutions Golden Body Spear to make it break through quickly...

Without the assistance of resources like golden scale grass and iron bone flower,

The efficiency of his own Skin Tempering would be greatly reduced, resulting in half the result for twice the effort.

"It seems the urgent priority is to solve the resource problem..."

Qin Yan rubbed his chin, his gaze gradually becoming firm.

"In that case, I'll add them to the Complete Explanation of Low-Grade Spirit Herbs first!"

He made his decision; he wanted to reach the entry level of alchemy techniques as soon as possible.

There were two main reasons for this: first, to officially become Teacher Xiao Huo's disciple.

During this time, Teacher Xiao Huo had cared for him deeply and taught him everything without reservation.

He kept this kindness in his heart; meeting his teacher's requirements early was the best way to repay him.

Second, and more practically, once he became an alchemist, he could start refining pills!

Alchemy was one of the fastest and most stable ways to earn academic credits!

Only with enough academic credits could he exchange for cultivation resources.

Only then could his Skin Tempering speed be boosted again!

Action followed thought; Qin Yan no longer hesitated.

With a thought, he invested all 4 of the Skill Points he had just obtained into the Complete Explanation of Low-Grade Spirit Herbs.

In an instant, a massive amount of information regarding the forms, habits, medicinal properties, effects, growth environments, and processing techniques of various low-grade spirit herbs flooded in.

The progress bar for the Complete Explanation of Low-Grade Spirit Herbs on the panel surged forward, jumping from the original 4% to 12%!

"Progress increased by 8%.

1 skill point can increase progress by 2%."

Qin Yan quickly calculated in his head, "Now I'm 88% away from reaching the 100% entry level, which requires 44 Skill Points.

Based on my daily training gain of 4 Skill Points, I need to train for 11 consecutive days!"

"11 days... perfectly acceptable!"

With a clear goal, Qin Yan's motivation to cultivate became even more abundant.

In the following days, he remained focused and undistracted.

He poured all his energy into his daily spear practice, accumulating precious Skill Points.

Time flew by, and eleven days passed in a flash.

When Qin Yan once again invested the 4 Skill Points he earned today, the progress of the Complete Explanation of Low-Grade Spirit Herbs finally reached 100%!

An incredibly full and complete feeling welled up in his heart.

At this moment, he felt as if he knew the thousands upon thousands of low-grade spirit herbs recorded in his mind like the back of his hand.

It was as if he had personally identified and processed them countless times.

This feeling of his chest being filled with knowledge was wonderful beyond words.

Early the next morning, Qin Yan left the manor and headed to the Sixth Institute to find Teacher Xiao Huo.

Inside the Alchemy Room, the fragrance of medicine permeated the air.

"Teacher." Qin Yan bowed respectfully.

"Hmm, coming here so early, have you encountered some problem in your cultivation?"

Xiao Huo asked warmly.

"No, Teacher." Qin Yan raised his head, his gaze clear and firm. "I have come to tell Teacher that I have preliminary mastery of the Complete Explanation of Low-Grade Spirit Herbs."

"What?!"

Xiao Huo's movements came to a sudden halt, and his voice involuntarily rose a few pitches. "What did you say? You've mastered the Complete Explanation of Low-Grade Spirit Herbs?!

How long has it been?!"

Xiao Huo couldn't help but be shocked.

The content of that Complete Explanation of Low-Grade Spirit Herbs was so complex and vast that even he, back in the day, had spent nearly half a year just to barely memorize it.

How long had it been since Qin Yan got the book?

This speed was simply inconceivable!

"I would not dare deceive Teacher."

Qin Yan said calmly.

Xiao Huo took a deep breath, looked at Qin Yan, and spoke, "Good!

Then I shall test you!

If there are indeed omissions, I will certainly not be lenient!"

"Please ask, Teacher. I will do my best to answer."

Qin Yan's expression was calm, with confidence in his heart.

"Good! First question: tell me the effects, characteristics, and common companion herbs of the 'Blaze Flower'."

Xiao Huo threw out a simple question.

Qin Yan answered fluently without a second thought: "Blaze Flower, a first grade spirit herb, usually grows in places where earth-fire veins are active or on the edges of volcanoes.

Its main effect is to stimulate the activity of vital blood, and it is one of the main ingredients for refining 'Blood Boiling Pills' and 'Bone Burning Powder'.

Its medicinal properties are fierce and must be neutralized with cold-natured auxiliary herbs."

The answer was organized and detailed.