25: Visualization method, go to Wuhan University!

“You mean, if I kill too many fierce beasts, I’ll be affected by their malevolent thoughts?”

“Lightly, it affects one’s mind; severely, it turns one into a killing machine??”

Li Ziyu’s eyes widened, and he frowned, looking at Han Wu beside him.

“Yes, yes, sir.”

“Those who hunt fierce beasts for many years will be plagued by the beasts’ consciousness. If it’s not stopped, they will eventually be influenced by the beasts’ consciousness and become mere killing machines.”

The middle-aged man, whom Li Ziyu called Han Wu, explained with a solemn tone, his gaze towards Li Ziyu somewhat complex.

Along with the complexity, there was more shock.

He had seen everything that happened on that small path through his sniper rifle scope, clearly from start to finish.

He had initially thought that Li Ziyu would surely die when he encountered a First Level Peak Martial Artist blocking his way and robbing him.

He had just silently mourned for Li Ziyu in his heart.

But unexpectedly, this young man, who looked even younger than his son, had instantly killed that First Level Peak Martial Artist with just one strike!

Every time he recalled what had just happened, Han Wu felt like he was dreaming.

If he hadn't witnessed it with his own eyes, even if someone showed him a video, he would suspect the video was fake.

A monster!

This young man was absolutely a monster!

What was this young man’s true strength?

Could he be a Second-Level Martial Artist?

The red-clothed woman carrying a sniper rifle, who was quietly following beside him, had a similar expression to Han Wu. She lagged half a step behind Li Ziyu, frequently turning her head to curiously observe him, her eyes revealing surprise and curiosity.

Li Ziyu paid no attention to what the two were thinking.

At this moment, he was pondering Han Wu’s words.

If it hadn't been for Wang Dali's situation, he wouldn't have realized his mind was being affected.

Killing too many fierce beasts could affect one’s mind—how was he supposed to continue then?

Wouldn’t this severely slow down his progress in increasing his Qi and blood?

Li Ziyu frowned deeply.

No!

There must be a solution to this. Otherwise, what about the Soldiers fighting fierce beasts on the border?

“But sir, there's no need to worry excessively. The higher-ups discovered this long ago and already have countermeasures.”

“That is to cultivate Visualization Methods. As long as one cultivates a Visualization Method, it can increase resistance to mental intrusion.”

“Where can I get a Visualization Method? Do you have one?”

Li Ziyu’s eyes lit up, and he turned to look at Han Wu, his shining gaze causing Han Wu to instinctively take two steps back.

However, after realizing that Li Ziyu had no ill intentions towards him, he awkwardly returned to normal.

“Uh… my rank is too low. I haven’t even mastered a single Battle Skill yet, let alone a Visualization Method, which is even more precious than Battle Skills.”

“However, I do know where you can obtain a Visualization Method.”

A moment later, they entered inside the city wall.

After a brief chat with Han Wu and exchanging Flying Letter contacts, Li Ziyu waved goodbye to Han Wu.

Watching Han Wu’s disappearing back, Li Ziyu felt quite emotional.

“This trip to the wilderness was truly worthwhile. Not only has my strength greatly improved, but I also learned such important information.”

“So, the next step is to prepare for the Martial Exam and get into a martial arts university!”

Li Ziyu walked towards Zhenwu Pavilion, deep in thought.

He had just learned from Han Wu that if he wanted to resist the fierce beasts' influence on his mind, he had to cultivate a Visualization Method.

Visualization Methods, like martial arts techniques, are divided into nine levels, with level one being the lowest and level nine the highest.

Ordinary first and second-level Visualization Methods, though expensive, were available for sale in society.

However, first and second-level Visualization Methods were not very effective at resisting mental influence.

For instance, even if a second-level Visualization Method was cultivated to a high level, it couldn't completely resist the erosion of the fierce beasts' malevolent thoughts.

If he continued killing fierce beasts at his current frequency, he would need to rest for a few days to recover after just one or two days.

And for his kind of high-intensity slaughter, to completely resist the invasion of the killing intent, he could only cultivate a higher-level Visualization Method!

But, higher-level Visualization Methods were only controlled by the various martial arts universities!

In other words, if he wanted to increase his Qi and blood by continuously killing fierce beasts, he could only attend a martial arts university and cultivate a high-level Visualization Method!

“Going to a martial arts university is good too. It is said that martial arts universities have instructors to guide you, and if your talent is good enough, you can even get some high-level Battle Skills for free!”

“Battle Skills greatly improve a Martial Artist, but relying solely on killing fierce beasts and trading their materials to accumulate wealth for Battle Skills is too slow.”

“Those high-level Battle Skills are astronomically priced, and sometimes they’re even unavailable at any price. If I can get them directly at a martial arts university, why not?”

With his goal clear, Li Ziyu no longer hesitated.

There were still three days until the Martial Exam. Great Xia Country regulations stated that one could register up to twenty-four hours before the exam began.

There was still plenty of time. First, he would go to Zhenwu Pavilion to tally his gains.

Then, he would go to Hong Su Martial Arts Hall to test his strength, and afterwards, he would focus on the Martial Exam!

Thinking this, Li Ziyu quickened his steps.

...

At Zhenwu Pavilion, as soon as Li Ziyu entered, he was led to the VIP room by an OL-dressed female attendant.

After savoring a sip of excellent Dahongpao tea, Tang Xuan quickly pushed open the VIP room door and entered.

“Old Brother Li, I heard you have a big deal for me?”

Tang Xuan looked curious.

He had just received a call from an attendant saying that Li Ziyu had returned, and this time he mentioned a big deal for him.

Tang Xuan immediately dropped everything he was doing and rushed over without delay.

For Li Ziyu, who considered killing ten Shadow Cats a minor matter, to call something a “big deal,” Tang Xuan was very curious.

Pouring himself a cup of tea, Tang Xuan was about to speak again.

However, before he could open his mouth, his hand holding the teapot froze in mid-air, and he looked at Li Ziyu, who was sitting opposite him, with a shocked expression:

“Old Brother Li, you’ve gotten stronger again!?”

Tang Xuan looked horrified, his eyes wide as he stared intently at Li Ziyu.

He actually felt a hint of danger from Li Ziyu!

And the closer he got to Li Ziyu, the stronger that sense of danger became!

It was like being pricked by a needle.

He himself was also a Second-Level Martial Artist, and thus quite sensitive to Qi and blood and danger.

Previously, Li Ziyu had given him a powerful feeling, but it wasn’t like today, where facing Li Ziyu felt like facing a fierce beast!

Could this young man’s strength already pose a mortal threat to him?

That couldn’t be, could it?

Tang Xuan felt this thought was a bit absurd.

“Let’s not talk about that, Boss Tang. I came to find you…”

A few moments later, Tang Xuan handed Li Ziyu a black bank card, speaking with considerable emotion.

“Old Brother Li, when you told me last time that you could hunt second-level fierce beasts, I scoffed.”

“I never expected that in just one short day, you would already be able to kill an Arm Blade Tiger, a First Level Peak fierce beast!”

“The younger generation is truly formidable! Truly formidable!”

“I’ve already arranged for people to transport the fierce beast corpses from outside the city back. Here’s two million great xia currency, Old Brother Li, please count it.”

“No need, I trust Boss Tang’s character.”

“And I don’t need the money. I’ll just exchange it all for equipment directly.”

Li Ziyu waved his hand, pushing the bank card back into Tang Xuan’s hand.

As his strength improved, earning money would become increasingly simple.

He was about to participate in the Martial Exam. Instead of keeping this money, it would be better to exchange it all for equipment that could enhance his strength.

After browsing Zhenwu Pavilion for a while, Li Ziyu selected a black combat suit, a first-level defensive Battle Skill called Vajra Body, and finally, he bought some pills for recovering injuries and stamina, spending all two million great xia currency.

Finding a mirror, Li Ziyu eagerly took off his dirty, discolored T-shirt, stained with various grime and fierce beast blood, and put on the black combat suit.