Chapter 6 Taking the Supreme Strength Pill, Quasi-Martial Artist
The meal was quickly set out on that worn-out dining table.
The food was simple: one meat dish, one vegetable dish, and a small bowl of soup.
Chu Zhan had already been helped up by Zhang Meilan and was leaning against the headboard.
The family of three began to eat. Zhang Meilan kept serving food to Chu Han while she herself ate very little.
After a while, Chu Zhan put down his porridge spoon, hesitated for a moment, and then asked, "Xiao Han, how is your practice of the Seven Forms of Army Breaking going? Have you tried practicing the stance for the first form?"
Chu Han took a mouthful of rice and said, "Progress is pretty good, though I've run into some minor difficulties."
"As long as it's good. Relax; Martial Skills aren't that easy to master. Back then, your dad was said to have a bit of talent in saber techniques, and even it took me half a month to learn the first form. Don't rush..."
His tone was very careful, for fear that his son would suffer another setback because the Martial Skill was too difficult.
Hearing this, Chu Han's movement of eating paused.
Clearly, his father had misunderstood his words.
He had intended to be modest, but right now, his family needed confidence and hope.
He decided to demonstrate the results of his Cultivation.
Chu Han stood up and walked to the small, meager open space in the middle of the living room.
"This child, what is he doing in the middle of a meal?" Zhang Meilan was somewhat confused.
Chu Han didn't explain. He simply returned to his bedroom, brought out his practice prop saber, and struck a pose.
"This... this is the stance for the first form of the Seven Forms of Army Breaking! Could you..."
Chu Zhan immediately understood what Chu Han was about to do. He was shocked beyond measure, his eyes fixed intently on his son, not daring to miss a single detail.
In the next moment, Chu Han moved.
The prop saber in his hand slashed out violently—it was exactly the first form of the Seven Forms of Army Breaking!
His movements were fast as lightning, and a faint whistle even sounded in the air.
"This is the first form of the Seven Forms of Army Breaking! You actually mastered it! Hahaha..."
Chu Zhan was instantly overcome with excitement and let out a burst of laughter.
But his laughter soon stopped.
He saw Chu Han slash out two more times in succession; they were the second and third forms of the Seven Forms of Army Breaking!
Having practiced for half a day, Chu Han's execution of the first three saber forms was now as smooth as flowing water.
One form followed another without the slightest hesitation.
Instantly, both parents were stunned into silence.
Chu Zhan felt as if he had been struck by a bolt of lightning!
His eyes bulged round, his mouth hung slightly open, and his body began to tremble violently out of uncontrollable excitement.
"Cough, cough, cough..."
His excessive excitement triggered his old injuries, causing him to cough violently. Zhang Meilan was startled and rushed to pat his back.
But Chu Zhan waved her off, his eyes still fixed on Chu Han as he asked with a trembling voice, "How is this possible? How could you have reached this level in just a few hours!?"
He simply could not believe his eyes!
How was this the work of a beginner? He had clearly mastered the essence of the Seven Forms of Army Breaking!
Even during his own Peak years, he wouldn't have dared to say he could perform these first three forms so naturally!
Looking at his father's near-loss of composure, Chu Han smiled and said, "Dad, I told you I would become a Martial Artist. You and Mom must believe in me."
"We believe! We believe! We both believe!"
Chu Zhan was so moved that tears filled his eyes. "My son is a Genius! A true Genius! No Talent? Bullshit! Hahahaha!"
He seemed almost manic, crying and laughing as if he wanted to vent all the pent-up frustration and despair in his heart from over the years all at once.
Although Zhang Meilan didn't understand the Martial Dao, her husband's extreme reaction and her son's sharp, extraordinary performance just now made her realize that her son was by no means ordinary.
Tears also welled in her eyes as she nodded repeatedly, a hopeful smile finally appearing on her face.
Seeing his parents so excited, Chu Han also made a silent resolution to give them even more surprises in the future.
After dinner, Chu Han returned to his bedroom.
Outside, his mother was still clearing the table.
He sat cross-legged on the bed, and his consciousness entered the Lottery Space.
There were still seven types of items unused.
5 body tempering pills, 1 F-grade talent fragment, 10,000 federal currency, 10 supreme great strength pills, a D-grade movement Martial Skill 'Spirit Cat Steps', 5 lower-grade energy stones, and 10 pounds of C-grade spirit rice.
body tempering pill: After consumption, it can strengthen muscles, fascia, and bones, enhancing Physique strength, blood Qi, and Foundation.
supreme great strength pill: After consumption, one can gain a 100-pound increase in strength. The medicinal potency gradually decreases; a maximum of 5 pills can be taken.
Spirit Cat Steps: A D-grade movement Martial Skill. After practicing, the body becomes as flexible and versatile as a spirit cat, greatly increasing speed and reaction time.
lower-grade energy stone: Contains a large amount of Universe energy; after absorption, one gains pure Origin Qi.
C-grade spirit rice: Consumption can improve Physique, accelerate blood Qi circulation, and replenish the body's Origin Qi.
Among them, the one with the lowest value was the 10,000 federal currency.
The other Medicinal Pills, weapons, spirit rice, Martial Skills, and energy stones were all worth far more than 10,000 federal currency.
For example, lower-grade energy stones are an indispensable resource for a Martial Artist's Cultivation. By absorbing the energy within, a Martial Artist can speed up their Cultivation. Each one is worth 100,000 federal currency.
However, he didn't plan to sell them; he would keep them for his own use.
Another example is the supreme great strength pill. This pill is sold on the market, but without the word 'supreme', and one pill only increases strength by 30 pounds.
Even so, ordinary great strength pills cost 5,000 federal currency each, and a maximum of 3 can be taken.
In comparison, the 10 supreme great strength pills he had drawn were even more effective.
If they were put up for auction, the price would definitely be very high.
With a thought from Chu Han, a small porcelain bottle appeared in his hand.
Opening the stopper, a thick medicinal fragrance filled the entire bedroom.
Inside the bottle were exactly 10 small pills—the supreme great strength pills.
"So fragrant!"
Chu Han took a deep breath, inhaling the medicinal air. He felt a sudden jolt throughout his body, as if every cell had become active, and his own strength seemed to increase.
"The medicinal power of this pill is actually this strong!"
Chu Han couldn't resist any longer. He poured out one pill and swallowed it.
Once the pill entered his stomach, a massive wave of medicinal power instantly exploded.
Warm currents washed through his limbs and bones, and every cell in his body cheered and jumped!
It took several minutes for the medicinal power of this pill to be completely absorbed by him.
"This feels great! I feel my strength has increased a lot! At least 100 pounds!"
Chu Han now believed the description of this pill; taking one meant 100 pounds of strength.
He could still take 4 more!
Moreover, while this pill increased strength, it also transformed his body, resulting in an overall enhancement for him!
Without any hesitation, Chu Han poured out another pill and took it.
A few minutes later, his strength surged by another 100 pounds!
Then, the 3rd, 4th, and 5th!
After taking 5 pills, his strength had increased by 500 pounds!
And by taking them consecutively, the medicinal effect didn't seem to weaken at all.
"My current single-arm strength is definitely over 1,000 pounds! It might even be much more."
When single-arm strength reaches 1,000 pounds, one becomes a Quasi-Martial Artist!
This was simply a meteoric rise!
"No, tomorrow I'll go to the martial arts hall to test my strength! And while I'm at it, I'll sell the remaining 5 supreme great strength pills!"