20: Chapter 20 Third-Order Blood Nourishing Pill

"Reached the Mastery Realm!"

Mastery!

Martial Skill proficiency is divided into: Entry, Proficiency, Mastery, Perfection.

To practice a Profound Rank Low Grade Martial Skill to Mastery.

This meant that the moment Zhao Ze struck, he could compress and explode his 10.3 Qi and blood power in an extremely violent way!

The lethality would at least double!

"Su Yu."

Lin Xiaoxiao looked at the silent young man, her eyes full of worry.

"Although your Qi and blood have reached 10.4."

"But your Qi and blood have surged over these three days, and you haven't had time to stabilize your Foundation."

"You're still using the Yellow Rank Low Grade 'Five Elements Fist' taught at school, right?"

"'Five Elements Fist' against a Mastery-level 'Rock-Crushing Palm'."

"That's an absolute crushing defeat!"

Lin Xiaoxiao bit her lip and warned him with an extremely solemn tone.

"Tomorrow's actual combat assessment."

"If you go up against Zhao Ze."

"Absolutely do not go head-to-head with him!"

"Use your speed, maneuver around, and wear him down!"

"Profound Rank Martial Skills consume a massive amount of Qi and blood; he won't be able to hold out for long!"

Su Yu listened quietly.

He didn't interrupt.

He really didn't have a Profound Rank Martial Skill, but he wondered if the Five Elements Fist evolved by his System would be stronger than a Profound Rank Martial Skill?

However, it didn't matter that much.

1000 points of Martial Master Qi and blood.

Even if he just stood there and let Zhao Ze hit him, Zhao Ze's proud 'Rock-Crushing Palm' would only result in his own bones shattering from the recoil.

Dimensional reduction strike.

This was the true dimensional reduction strike.

However.

Looking at Lin Xiaoxiao, who was sitting opposite him, racking her brains for his safety and teaching him everything without reservation.

A rare hint of gentleness flashed in the depths of Su Yu's deep eyes.

For an orphan who had struggled at the bottom for three years.

This feeling of being genuinely cared for by someone.

Was very unfamiliar.

But, not unpleasant.

"I understand."

Su Yu responded faintly.

There was no trace of his usual coldness and detachment in his tone.

Hearing Su Yu agree.

Lin Xiaoxiao let out a long sigh of relief.

She was terrified that this guy who cared so much about Face would try to go head-to-head with Zhao Ze on the arena just to prove a point.

"Come, come, eat more."

With the heavy stone lifted from her heart, Lin Xiaoxiao returned to her casual demeanor.

She picked up her chopsticks.

Extremely naturally, she picked up a piece of fatty Spirit Tail fish meat.

And placed it into the bone dish in front of Su Yu.

"This fish meat is the best for nourishing Qi and blood. Your Qi and blood just surged, and your Foundation is unstable, so eat more to consolidate it."

While serving the food.

Lin Xiaoxiao even stood up directly.

In the empty space of the private room, she mimicked a few simple dodging steps.

"Watch closely."

"If Zhao Ze uses 'Rock-Crushing Palm' to attack your lower body, use this move, 'Swallow Return'."

"Your footsteps must be light, and your center of gravity lowered..."

The young girl's crisp voice echoed in the private room.

The black form-fitting martial arts uniform outlined her youthful and energetic figure as she moved.

Su Yu sat quietly in the chair.

Slowly chewing the food in his mouth.

Looking at this wealthy Young Miss who was so preoccupied with teaching him combat techniques that she didn't even have time to eat.

He did not refuse this kindness.

Even though he didn't need it at all.

A meal.

Was eaten in a rare, peaceful, and slightly warm atmosphere of instruction.

The private room of the restaurant was spacious enough.

Lin Xiaoxiao pushed aside the sandalwood round table to clear a space.

She took off her black martial arts jacket and casually draped it over the back of the chair.

Only a form-fitting black sports vest remained.

The defined abs the girl had developed from years of martial arts training were faintly visible under the lights, youthful and full of explosive power.

"Watch closely."

Lin Xiaoxiao looked serious, her feet spread apart in a stance.

"The core of 'Swallow Return' lies in the instantaneous explosion of waist power, as well as absolute control of the toes."

Before she finished speaking.

She darted out like an arrow released from a string.

The moment she was about to hit the wall, she tapped her toes sharply, and her waist twisted at an incredible angle.

Swish—

Her whole body defied physical common sense, instantly folding back in front of Su Yu.

Bringing with it a sharp gust of wind.

Blowing the bangs on Su Yu's forehead.

"Did you get it?"

Lin Xiaoxiao panted slightly, her bright eyes fixed on Su Yu.

Su Yu stood quietly in place.

Did he get it?

He understood it too well.

In the eyes of Su Yu, who possessed the Martial Master Realm and Perfection-level Martial Skill comprehension, Lin Xiaoxiao's proud footwork was like slow-motion playback.

Full of flaws.

The center of gravity was too high at the start, making it easy to be knocked down by a sweep kick.

When turning back, the waist power was used too forcefully, causing a brief stiffness upon landing.

But Su Yu couldn't say that.

"I'll try."

Su Yu nodded, imitating Lin Xiaoxiao, and walked to the edge of the open space.

He deliberately suppressed his muscle instincts.

With an extremely awkward and stiff posture, he sprinted forward, then clumsily twisted his waist to turn back.

Slap.

His footsteps stumbled, and he nearly lost his footing.

Lin Xiaoxiao couldn't watch anymore.

She covered her forehead with her hand.

"Su Yu, are you even trying to learn seriously!"

She yelled in exasperation.

As soon as the words left her mouth, the room went quiet.

Lin Xiaoxiao froze.

Her fair cheeks flushed bright red, all the way to her earlobes.

"Pfft! I'm so frustrated I'm not thinking straight!"

She stomped her feet in annoyance.

"Su Yu! Are you even trying to learn seriously!"

"Results come out tomorrow, and actual combat is tomorrow afternoon."

"If you can't beat Zhao Ze by then, how are you going to get into Kyoto Martial Arts University?"

Su Yu watched her exasperated and embarrassed appearance, a faint smile flashing in his eyes.

"Sorry."

"I'll try again."

"Try what, your force application point is completely wrong!"

Lin Xiaoxiao strode forward.

Without any hesitation, she pressed directly against Su Yu's side.

Teaching him hand-in-hand.

"Straighten your waist!"

One of Lin Xiaoxiao's hands pressed directly onto the small of Su Yu's back.

Warm touch.

"Relax your arms!"

Her other hand gripped Su Yu's wrist tightly.

The distance was too close.

So close that Su Yu could clearly smell the faint, fragrant scent on her, and could even feel the slight rise and fall of her chest as she spoke.

Lin Xiaoxiao's heartbeat skipped a beat.

She was usually carefree, but she was an eighteen-year-old girl after all.

When she was in such close physical contact with a boy, the pheromones of the opposite sex instantly shattered all her disguises.

Su Yu's body temperature was very high.

His muscles were as hard as a branding iron.

Lin Xiaoxiao's palm, holding Su Yu's wrist, began to sweat slightly.

Even her breathing became a little rapid.

"Just... just like this."

Lin Xiaoxiao's voice drifted, not daring to look into Su Yu's eyes.

"Feel the trajectory of the force I'm guiding you with."

Su Yu lowered his eyelids.

He could feel Lin Xiaoxiao's nervousness.

But his heart was calm as water.

The Qi and blood in his body tightly locked down his Martial Master instincts, allowing Lin Xiaoxiao's weak force to guide his body.

A quarter of an hour later.

"Alright, let's stop here for today."

Lin Xiaoxiao let go as if electrocuted and stepped back two paces.

She grabbed the jacket from the back of the chair and threw it on haphazardly.

Covering up her wildly beating heart.

"Be smart during actual combat, don't take hits head-on."

"Let's go, I'll take you back."

Walking out of the restaurant.

As the night wind blew, the blush on Lin Xiaoxiao's Face faded slightly.

The two walked to the black bulletproof SUV.

Lin Xiaoxiao opened the car door but didn't get in immediately.

As if performing a magic trick, she pulled an extremely exquisite mutton-fat jade bottle from the storage compartment.

She turned around.

And threw it directly at Su Yu.

Su Yu reached out and caught it subconsciously.

It felt warm and smooth in his hand.

The bottle mouth was sealed with wax, but a rich Qi and blood fluctuation still emanated from it.

"What is this?" Su Yu frowned slightly.

"Third-Grade Blood-Nourishing Pill."

Lin Xiaoxiao leaned one hand on the car door, her tone feigning ease.

"It's for strengthening your Foundation and nourishing your essence."

"Your Qi and blood surged too quickly, so your Meridians must be damaged. Take one tonight before bed; it will help you stabilize your Realm."

A Third-Grade Medicinal Pill.

Su Yu had seen it in the library's materials.

The market price started at at least one million, and it was a military-controlled item; you might not even be able to buy it with money.

"This is too valuable."

Su Yu held the jade bottle, wanting to hand it back.