8: newborn

Life energy surged like a tide, converging into a sharp spear, whistling away!

The next moment!

Qin Jin's own life energy struck the condensed special energy.

The special energy gathered there was instantly dispersed, the flame patterns on his skin disappeared, and as his Breathing Method circulated, life energy, like a guide, pulled the special energy to circulate within his body, refining every part.

Pain assaulted him.

Qin Jin's mind was completely immersed in it.

Time passed, and at a certain moment, Qin Jin clearly felt his own life energy fluctuate intensely.

In this fluctuation, he seemed to have stepped over a threshold, finding a winding path to a sudden enlightenment!

His flesh was being tempered, his internal organs were being strengthened, his bones and tendons were growing more robust, and his blood was surging!

When a Martial Artist's life index reaches 20 points, they advance to the Newborn Realm, undergoing a personal transformation.

It seemed easy, but for Martial Artists with insufficient talent or accumulation, it was like an insurmountable chasm.

His physique continuously strengthened, with life energy surging forth.

Faintly, Qin Jin felt his mind being cleansed, becoming increasingly clear.

That was after the initial transformation, when his mental will reached a certain standard, allowing him to begin mental cultivation.

After a long while.

Qin Jin suddenly opened his eyes, brimming with vigor.

He looked down and saw that the liquid around him had turned transparent; the power contained within the medicinal bath, seized upon the opportunity of his successful advancement, had been absorbed into his body, becoming nourishment for his growth.

Qin Jin stepped out of it and onto the ground, clenching his fist slightly.

Life energy whistled within his body, and a dull thunderous sound resonated around him.

"No wonder whether a Martial Artist advances or not is so crucial."

"If I were to encounter my former self now, I could defeat him in one move."

"Although the ancient medicinal bath formula is primitive, it can be considered a secret transmission; without the aid of the medicinal bath, it probably wouldn't have been this easy."

Qin Jin's eyes lowered slightly.

His professional panel quietly appeared.

【Name】: Qin Jin

【Age】: 16

【Profession】: [Martial Artist] [Mech Modificator] [Sacrificial Spirit]

His gaze swept across, focusing on the changed item.

[Martial Artist: Newborn Realm]

[Life Index: 29.8]

[Mental Index: 19.4]

[Thunder Beast Breathing Technique: Lv3 (Perfected)]

The life index is an evaluation established based on a Martial Artist's own life energy and other comprehensive data such as physical strength.

The difference in each point of the life index will continuously increase as the Martial Artist improves.

In other words, 10 and 9, 20 and 19, may seem to differ by only one point, but the intrinsic value is completely different.

"Life index is close to 30 points."

"After the transformation, the mental index also appeared in the panel information."

"The initial mental index of ordinary people is between 5-10; comparatively, my initial mental index is extremely high, is it because of awakening my past life memories?"

"It seems my talent is not bad, and the transformation effect is very good."

Martial Artists also have differences in talent.

Martial Artists with excellent talent have better effects when operating their Breathing Method, their mental will and life energy increase faster than ordinary people, and they gain more during their transformation, thereby widening the gap.

"A Newborn Realm Martial Artist already has a certain status and strength to support them."

"With the aid of spiritual power, the combat power I can unleash even surpasses those of the same realm."

"My plan can begin."

Qin Jin opened his communication wristband, a light screen appeared before him, and after a series of operations, the screen entered a website.

[Twilight Star Interstellar Trading Platform]

[Affiliated Region]: Corridor Star System

This is one of the super-large interstellar online trading platforms officially established by the Starfire Federation.

The universe is vast, and in countless past years, countless star explorers have become rich overnight due to new discoveries; the star sea contains countless secrets, and trading platforms emerged in response.

Initially, the trading content on the platform was relatively conservative, but with the development of time, under the tacit approval of the Federation, the items traded on the platform gradually became bizarre, with black and white intertwined, and to this day, it has instead become a guarantee, where things that can be purchased exceed imagination.

The weapon module added to the Deep Driller was purchased here.

Qin Jin's account was left by his parents.

Six years ago, after his parents disappeared, he inherited everything they left behind.

Logging into the website, Qin Jin listed the fire python crystal core and the strange ore offered by the Si Huo Tribe on the trading platform.

He did not set a price, only added an introduction and left information for private negotiation.

In the grand era of exploration and pioneering, such transactions are like grains of sand in the sea, hardly worth mentioning, and instead serve as the best cover.

After listing the items for trade, they would also be recommended to those who needed them through big data.

"The quantity of the ore is relatively small, and it hasn't been thoroughly analyzed, so its value is limited."

"But the remains of extraordinary creatures have always had a good market."

"Compared to me spending time finding a way to use it myself, monetizing it can provide a greater benefit."

"Let's see what kind of surprise it can bring me."

A thought flashed through his mind, Qin Jin browsed the trading platform, placed some orders, and then closed the interface.

He cleaned up the residue from the medicinal bath and left the warehouse.

...

East of New Sheep District.

This is the residential area of New Sheep District, with buildings standing tall.

During the day, an artificial sun rose in the sky above New Sheep District, emitting light. Qin Jin's goal was clear, and he walked straight ahead, finally stopping in front of a detached villa.

The villa's gate was open, and looking inside, in the courtyard, a male figure was leaning back in a rocking chair, wearing slippers, with a paper book covering his face. The reclining chair swayed back and forth, quite at ease.

"Teacher Wen."

Qin Jin's voice sounded.

"Who is it?"

The rocking chair paused, the man lifted his hand to remove the book, yawned, and looked towards the gate with sleepy eyes.

"Qin Jin, why are you here?"

Seeing it was Qin Jin, the man's eyes lit up, and he asked, "Did you encounter any problems with your Martial Arts cultivation?"

"Didn't I tell you that at your age, such performance already qualifies you as a genius; you must guard against arrogance and impetuosity."

Qin Jin looked at the man's face.

The man appeared to be around thirty or forty years old, middle-aged. His expression was kind, but on his face, there was a prominent horizontal scar running from left to right, quite grim.

Given today's technology, removing this scar would be easy, not to mention that as Martial Artists increase their life index, their vitality is extraordinary, and they constantly repair themselves.

The scar blended with his kind expression, making him seem somewhat peculiar.

This middle-aged man was Wen Jinglun, the Martial Arts instructor at New Sheep District No. 1 Middle School, an Ningyi Realm Martial Artist.

Listening to Wen Jinglun's verbose yet caring words, Qin Jin was not surprised.

After all, as a Martial Arts instructor at a school affiliated with the Federation, if any students showed outstanding performance, he would also receive rewards for it.

"Teacher Wen."

Qin Jin interrupted him, stating directly, "I've become Newborn."

"Oh."

Wen Jinglun responded, casually setting the book aside, then his movements paused, and he suddenly reacted.

"Newborn?!"

"You've advanced to the Newborn Realm?!"

Qin Jin nodded.

Wen Jinglun instantly rose from the rocking chair, which swayed behind him, and his expression became serious: "Qin Jin, show me."

Qin Jin did not hesitate.

His Breathing Method circulated, life energy surged, and an invisible aura emanated from around Qin Jin.

The specific data of the life index requires detection by special instruments.

However, with Qin Jin actively demonstrating, Wen Jinglun, as an Ningyi Realm Martial Artist, could use his Divine Intent to perceive. Although he couldn't determine the exact index, it was easy to distinguish a Martial Artist's realm by sensing their life energy.

"It really is the Newborn Realm."

Wen Jinglun's perception spread, and his eyes showed shock: "Such active life energy, it seems you gained a lot from your transformation."

"I didn't expect to meet a genius like you in this barren place."

Wen Jinglun's tone held joy, and he looked at Qin Jin: "No wonder you came to find me at this time."

"Did you come for the Visualization Method?"