16: Advice from someone who has experienced this: Is the Qi and Blood capped?

"Whoa! A First Grade Warrior? This person is already a First Grade Warrior and only now came for certification?"

"Strong! There are only a few dozen First Grade Warriors in Xu Jiang City! I didn't expect to see one here today."

"Tsk! His combat power exceeds his blood qi value by so much; this person is considered impressive even among First Grade Warriors. His Battle Skill is at least Intermediate!"

Along with the Martial Arts Association staff member's words, there was a chorus of exclamations and a surge of people in the arena.

Li Ziyu was also a little surprised.

According to the Martial Arts Association's standard for a Martial Artist's blood qi, a blood qi reaching 1.5 is defined as a First Grade Warrior.

A blood qi reaching 3 is defined as Intermediate, reaching 6 is defined as Advanced, and a blood qi reaching 10 is a First Level Peak Martial Artist!

This Bald Strongman's blood qi had already broken through 3, which is the level of an Intermediate Martial Artist.

And the Bald Strongman's combat power also significantly exceeded the normal standard, so his basic Battle Skill was probably at least Intermediate.

Thinking this, Li Ziyu glanced at the system again.

Name: Li Ziyu.

Realm: First Grade Warrior.

Combat Skills: Swift Wind Blade Technique, Intermediate Blade Technique, Initial Body Technique.

System: Martial God System.

Function: Can absorb all things to increase blood qi; other functions await the host's independent discovery.

"I am also a First Grade Warrior; I wonder what my blood qi value is."

Several people who had finished their tests couldn't help but step forward with beaming smiles to greet the strongman as he left the stage.

Even Bai Haoran enthusiastically introduced himself to the strongman.

However, the strongman remained expressionless throughout, ignoring the enthusiasm of those around him, yet no one dared to show the slightest dissatisfaction.

Powerful individuals have tempers; it's understandable.

After his test, the strongman, like the short-haired young man, did not leave but found a seat and sat down, his gaze fixed on the next person to be tested, ready to observe.

The next to be tested was a girl named Xia Lin, and Li Ziyu's gaze followed, a look of curiosity on his face.

He had already learned from Xu Mengyao that Xia Lin was the top genius of Second High.

Coincidentally, by observing Xia Lin's blood qi and combat power, he could see the difference between himself and a genius.

Li Ziyu thought to himself.

He had never fought anyone, and to be honest, his current assessment of his own strength was a bit vague.

Xia Lin, with a stern and serious expression, walked to the front of the stage and entered the testing cabin.

The Martial Arts Association staff member tapped twice on the panel, and numbers appeared on the screen.

Seeing these numbers, the Martial Arts Association staff member looked a bit surprised, couldn't help but take another look at Xia Lin, and said:

"Blood qi value 1.58."

"I see from your data that you're still a high school student, right? To have such a high blood qi value at such a young age, you truly are a formidable talent for the future!"

After the blood qi test, Xia Lin proceeded with the combat power test.

She used a short sword, walked to the target, let out a soft cry, and swiftly, accurately, and fiercely struck the target with her short sword.

"Combat power 185!"

"Meets the First Grade Warrior standard."

The Martial Arts Association staff member looked at the data displayed on the target, a hint of surprise on his face.

He smiled and said to Xia Lin:

"Congratulations, student! You are now a formal Martial Artist!"

"Once all tests are complete, someone will issue you a medal representing your First Grade Warrior status. Additionally, for Martial Artists undergoing their first certification, our Martial Arts Association will also provide you with a copy of the First Grade defensive Battle Skill, Diamond Tempering Method."

"You can choose to continue watching here, or you can leave. Either is fine."

Xia Lin nodded to the Martial Arts Association staff member and, like the strongman, retreated to a seat.

As she reached her seat, the strongman even gave Xia Lin a slight nod.

To be able to become a First Grade Warrior at such a young age, even before graduating high school, while her strength was lower than his as a First Grade Warrior, her future potential was much greater than his.

She was worthy of his respect.

"As expected of Second High's top genius, a strong contender for the top three in the Martial Exam! Her blood qi value and combat power are both so high!"

"With a blood qi value of 1.58, she can have a combat power of 185. Her Battle Skill must be at least Intermediate!"

In the seating area, Bai Haoran watched Xia Lin, who had just descended from the testing platform, with a solemn expression, unconsciously clenching his fists.

A hint of jealousy involuntarily arose in his heart.

"Don't worry, Brother Bai Haoran, you're also a genius, no worse than Xia Lin!"

"I believe in you! Keep it up!"

"Besides, even if your blood qi value and combat power aren't as good as Xia Lin's, they're at least much stronger than that laggard Li Ziyu, right?"

Xu Mengyao's expression was gentle, and her tone was soft as she patted Bai Haoran, comforting him considerately from the side.

Hearing Xu Mengyao's words, Bai Haoran seemed to recall something and turned his gaze towards Li Ziyu, who was sitting in front.

Looking at Li Ziyu's back, Bai Haoran couldn't help but curve his lips into a smile, a hint of disdain flashing in his eyes.

"Indeed, no matter what, I am a genius from Third High. Even if my blood qi value and combat power aren't as good as Xia Lin's, I'm still stronger than that laggard Li Ziyu."

Bai Haoran's sense of superiority instantly swelled, and his gaze followed Li Ziyu's retreating back as he ascended the stage.

"Then let him go up and test first!"

"Heh, someone with less than 1 point of blood qi also comes for First Grade Warrior certification. What a clown. Everyone here will probably burst into laughter in a moment."

"Mm!"

Xu Mengyao also looked towards Li Ziyu.

As Li Ziyu went on stage.

Below the stage, the strongman and Xia Lin looked over.

Now, only Li Ziyu and Bai Haoran had yet to be tested. The two of them hadn't left earlier because they wanted to see Li Ziyu's test results.

After all, Li Ziyu was so young, and they had just heard the conversation between Xu Mengyao and Li Ziyu, so he was probably disliked for his low blood qi.

They were curious about exactly how much blood qi Li Ziyu had.

Li Ziyu walked onto the stage, and the Martial Arts Association staff member glanced at Li Ziyu and said:

"Student, do you know how to use the blood qi testing device?"

"Yes, I've tested it at school."

"That's good, but as an experienced elder, I still want to tell you that just because your blood qi test is low now doesn't mean you won't have a chance to become a Martial Artist in the future!"

"The road ahead is long. As long as you persevere and continuously strive towards the path of a Martial Artist, then one day in the future..."

"...one day I'll become a Martial Artist?"

Li Ziyu looked up in surprise.

The Martial Arts Association staff member chuckled.

"No, not really. One day you'll realize that you are, after all, just an ordinary person."

...

Li Ziyu was speechless. Brother, are you comforting me or discouraging me?

The Martial Arts Association staff member smiled, looked seriously at Li Ziyu, and spoke with a tone of persuasion.

"Young man, I see my former self in you."

"Although my blood qi talent was better than yours back then, our situations are quite similar. We both got dumped by our girlfriends right after the school tests."

"But that's life, isn't it? Just look at the bright side. You can still live without a woman."

After speaking, the Martial Arts Association staff member even glanced towards Xu Mengyao's position.

...

Li Ziyu was speechless again.

However, he didn't explain much, only offered a word of thanks.

You know, don't let this uncle's perpetually expressionless face fool you; he's surprisingly warm-hearted.

He probably heard what Xu Mengyao said to him just now and made some connections.

But Li Ziyu didn't intend to explain further. He simply stepped into the testing cabin and lay down.

A moment later.

Beep.

A bright red number appeared on the screen outside the blood qi testing device.

5.999!