82: Chapter 80 Treasure! Cultivation

Over the past two months, the endorsement fees given by Shengchuan Group alone reached 35 million Star Coins, coupled with Fang Yu's harvests exceeding 3 million Star Coins from entering the Wilderness Area several times.

Wuling City Martial Arts College gave 1 million Star Coins, Huguang Martial Arts University gave 3.7 million Star Coins, and there was also an endorsement fee from Tieshan Martial Arts Club.

In the end, so many Star Coins had been accumulated.

Of course, Fang Yu's expenses were not small either, having spent millions just on purchasing red star pills.

"The fines and compensation totaling 1.3 million have already been forcibly deducted?" Fang Yu glanced at the account transaction details. The current thirty-eight million plus Star Coins were what remained after the deductions.

"Let's set aside the personal income tax portion first. Try not to touch it unless necessary, lest it not even be enough to pay taxes next year." Fang Yu pondered slightly.

Except for the Star Coins obtained from selling battle spoils, which were tax-free.

The rest, such as selling Heaven And Earth Treasures, endorsement fees, and so on, ultimately required paying taxes to the Blue Moon Alliance, except that unified accounting was only conducted every March. It is still early now, so there is no rush.

Not pay taxes? Fang Yu had never thought of that.

On one hand, it was a concept cultivated by education since childhood.

On the other hand, as far as Fang Yu knew, even the high and mighty Sky-Patrol Martial Artists dared not evade taxes, as they would suffer the most severe crackdowns from the Blue Moon Alliance.

"The higher the Rank of the Civilization Warrior, the lower the taxes that need to be paid." Fang Yu thought to himself: "If I can advance to a Tier 2 Civilization Warrior in the next actual combat assessment, my personal income tax should not exceed 30%."

"If I maintain a Tier 1 Civilization Warrior, the tax payment quota will reach 40%," Fang Yu thought to himself.

For ordinary people, the portion of personal income tax with an annual income exceeding 960,000 is 50%.

For Martial Artists, as their Civilization Warrior Rank increases, the personal income tax quota drops rapidly, gradually stabilizing at around 20% for a Tier 4 Civilization Warrior.

"In other words, there is a high probability that I will have to pay around 11 million in taxes next year?" Fang Yu felt his head explode just thinking about it.

Paying tens of millions in taxes all at once?

Ordinary people couldn't earn that much in a lifetime.

"Well, the more taxes I pay, the more it shows I earn. Consider it making a contribution to the entire civilization." Fang Yu stopped thinking too much about it and instead turned to ponder his subsequent Cultivation path.

"Life Level!"

"What is most crucial for me is still the Life Level." Fang Yu pondered: "According to Associate Professor Tang, after the second Awakening, the Star Phase will evolve once again, and the number of star apertures will also skyrocket. From what she described, the so-called second Awakening is very similar to my second-stage Awakening, both requiring a higher Life Level."

Life Level was the foundation of everything.

Just like a Level 39 Martial Artist, even without understanding any combat skills, casually picking up a large club, there is a high probability they could smash Fang Yu into a pulp of meat with a single strike.

"After improving the Life Level, Mental Energy grows stronger, and sensing the body becomes easier. It will be easier for my skill to step into the Inner Scenery level." Fang Yu thought to himself: "The key is still the second Awakening."

"Only through the second Awakening can I break through Xia Kaishan's obstruction at the fastest speed."

Of course, Fang Yu understood that when his Life Level reached over level 22 and his Mental Energy reached level 25, he underwent the first-stage Awakening. Judged by common sense, he probably needed to reach at least the 30s level for the second-stage Awakening.

"Ultimately, I must progress in this direction."

"Right now, my Star Power absorption efficiency is equivalent to an Upper Astral Constellation, which is already astonishing. There is no need to eat expensive drugs like red star pills; the cost-effectiveness is too low." Fang Yu pondered.

Why could many Martial Artists quickly improve their Life Level without spending so much money?

The reason lay right here.

"Therefore, I just need to buy some Star Power nourishing pills to further improve Star Power absorption efficiency." Fang Yu made a decision: "At the same time, continuing to match it with cell vitality supplements and vitality regeneration agents should be able to increase the improvement speed of the Life Level by 30% to 50%."

Star Power nourishing pills only needed to be taken three times a month, totaling 150,000 Star Coins.

For cell vitality supplements and vitality regeneration agents, Fang Yu estimated the monthly expense to be over 300,000—routine Cultivation to improve the Life Level every month was about 500,000 Star Coins.

Much lower than using red star pills previously.

This was the advantage of an awakened Star Phase.

In fact, after Fang Yu awakened his Star Phase, if it were just to save money, he could spend not a single cent, and within at most half a year, his Life Level could also reach level 30.

Using these treasures, he could reach level 30 even faster.

"Improving the Life Level involves too many aspects. Apart from some legendary treasures or special circumstances like an awakened Star Phase, it is ultimately difficult to achieve a massive leap all at once. The most suitable approach is still step-by-step." Fang Yu thought to himself: "On the contrary, Mental Energy has the hope of skyrocketing rapidly."

Mental Energy was very important.

During the last confrontation against the Wolf Tide, had his Mental Energy not skyrocketed and his body control successfully reached the limit of the Micro-realm, it would have been impossible to master a Micro-realm Secret Technique in a desperate situation.

"With growing Mental Energy, my skill will step into the Inner Scenery faster."

"After Inner Scenery, it can also allow the Life Level to rise even higher." Fang Yu thought to himself that in life evolution, the body and Mental Energy complemented each other.

Time passed.

Fang Yu continuously searched on the Primordial Network.

In the end, he confirmed a treasure that was relatively suitable for himself.

Nourishing Divine Spirit Spring (Elementary): Contains a mysterious substance that can help Martial Artists rapidly improve Mental Energy. It is mainly for use by Senior Martial Artists whose Mental Energy has reached level 30. After use, it can allow Mental Energy to reach level 39 faster.

Price: 1.2 million per bottle.

Usage suggestion: 6 bottles form a cycle, take one bottle each time, and the effect lasts for 3 days.

Taboo 1: The efficacy of the Nourishing Divine Spirit Spring is very strong; it should be used with a Mental Energy of at least level 25 or above. A Martial Artist's Mental Energy is generally on par with their Life Level. If you are not sure of your own Mental Energy Rank, please use specialized instruments to determine it first.

Taboo 2: The Nourishing Divine Spirit Spring has significant side effects. It is recommended that each usage cycle be separated by more than a year before being used again, with at least a half-year interval.

Taboo 3: After using 2 to 3 cycles, its effects will plummet drastically, and its assistance effect for breaking through level 40 Mental Energy is minimal. Therefore, it is not recommended for Martial Artists above level 38 to purchase.

"So, the Life Level and Mental Energy of most Martial Artists are equal." Fang Yu thought to himself: "According to the message transmitted by the Star Phase, my Mental Energy is level 30, which is much higher than my Life Level. This treasure is very suitable."

The Nourishing Divine Spirit Spring was essentially similar to Qi and blood type potions, which could save a lot of time.

For Martial Artists.

Time was the most precious thing.

"My Mental Energy was already strong to begin with. Taking the Elementary Nourishing Divine Spirit Spring will definitely make it grow faster." Fang Yu quickly clicked the screen: "I hope it can improve things a bit more."

Clicked to select purchase.

Purchased 6 bottles, which was just enough for one cycle of use.

7.2 million Star Coins were deducted from the account.

"Arriving within 6 hours?" Fang Yu thought to himself: "It's enough for now. If I need any treasures later, it won't be too late to buy them then. Money must be used sparingly."

According to Fang Yu's estimation, for a long time to come, it would be very difficult to have any income.

Besides, after the actual combat ended and he went home, Fang Yu also planned to transfer a sum of money to his dad. This had always been Fang Yu's wish—to alleviate his old man's financial pressure.

"Continue Cultivating the Blade Technique." Wearing only pants and revealing chisel-like robust muscle lines, Fang Yu held a battle saber and came to the middle of the room.

"Swish!"

"Swish!"

Waving the battle saber again and again, every strike was very heavy, and the speed was relatively slow. It was a completely different Blade Technique from the Streamer Saber, and it was precisely another Blade Technique that Fang Yu cultivated—the Thousand Mountains Saber.

"One is a fast saber, pursuing ultimate speed; the other is a heavy saber, pursuing absolute power."

"I have cultivated the Streamer Saber to Perfection, mastering a Micro-realm Secret Technique." Fang Yu thought to himself: "Next, is to try and successfully Cultivate the Micro-realm Secret Technique of the Thousand Mountains Saber, 'Breaking Mountain'."

Mastering one Micro-realm Secret Technique versus mastering two made a huge difference, allowing Fang Yu to have more methods to cope at critical moments.

On the other hand.

When a skill reached a level like Fang Yu's, after a long time and countless attempts, he gradually understood.

The so-called Micro-realm Secret Technique, apart from the perfect combination with weapons, was essentially a deeper-level mobilization of the body's strength, making the instantaneous power and instantaneous speed of that move exceed the limit of the Micro-realm.

However, any Micro-realm Secret Technique usually only involved specific movements, mobilizing specific muscle groups and hidden forces of tendons and bones.

"As I master more secret techniques."

"When one day, any casual move can exceed twice the explosive limit of the Micro-realm, it will mean that any casual move is at the level of a secret technique. That will be the true realm of Inner Scenery." Fang Yu looked forward to it quite a bit in his heart.

Wanting skills to step into the Inner Scenery.

On one hand, it needed to be relaxed, using Mental Energy to perceive time and time again.

On the other hand, it needed to be tense, trying to mobilize deeper-level power of the body during successive extreme explosions, all the way to the cellular level.

Alternating between relaxation and tension, repeating in cycles, there was hope to reach the Peak.

In the afternoon, a few simulation robots delivered the Elementary Nourishing Divine Spirit Spring that Fang Yu had purchased. After returning to his room, Fang Yu directly took out a bottle.

"It looks like there is nothing special about it." Fang Yu muttered quietly as he looked at the nearly transparent blue bottle, and carefully reviewed the manual once again.

Confirmed correct with no errors.

"Glug."

Fang Yu opened one of the bottles, tilted his head, and swallowed it. The liquid in the bottle instantly surged into Fang Yu's throat until he confirmed not a single drop was left.

Very refreshing.

Hum~ The Divine Ability 'Devour' took effect, and Fang Yu immediately clearly felt that the Nourishing Divine Spirit Spring quickly turned into streams of power that merged into his flesh, blood, tendons, and bones.

Swish~ This strange, refreshing power then surged along his chest and neck, gradually pouring into his brain.

A person's Soul was in the brain.

"My head feels a bit warm, but I also feel very energetic." Fang Yu only felt that this experience was very wondrous, yet he could still perceive the slow change in his Mental Energy.

It was gradually improving.

It was as if a person was eating a large meal, and at the same time, everything swallowed was directly digested completely, rapidly converting into energy to promote the improvement of the Life Level.

The effect was shockingly good.

"It seems that the effect of this Elementary Nourishing Divine Spirit Spring on me is much better than what is stated in the manual." Fang Yu thought to himself: "Is it the effect of the Divine Ability 'Devour'?"

Six hours later.

"The medicinal efficacy seems to have been completely devoured? So fast?" Fang Yu's eyes lit up: "The manual clearly states that the general medicinal efficacy will last for three days, and after resting for two days, one can continue to Devour—it only lasted six hours on me?"

"Does this not mean..."

"Within ten days, I will be able to consume all six bottles of the Elementary Nourishing Divine Spirit Spring?"