e-booksonline Chapter 9 Skill Stone - Qilin Arm, Cultivation Technique - 8th Tier
Chapter 9 Skill Stone - Qilin Arm, Cultivation Technique - 8th Tier
Contract successful.
Wang Yichuan has joined the Pet Space.
[Humanoid Pet Capacity: 1/1 (Full)]
[Currently, due to space limitations, you cannot contract a second humanoid pet. To increase capacity, please upgrade your terminal.]
Su Chen's consciousness immediately sank into the pet space.
In the empty gray-white space, Xiao Zi's projection was squatting next to the learning machine, tilting its head to look at the other humanoid projection that had suddenly appeared.
It was a life-size, semi-transparent "Wang Yichuan" standing in the center of the space, in a still pose, like an exquisite sculpture.
But Su Chen could sense that there was an invisible line connecting the projection and Wang Yichuan himself.
He tried touching Wang Yichuan's projection, and a new line of information popped up on the panel:
[Humanoid Pet Training Mission - Wang Yichuan]
Task 1: 3km Race
Task: Accompany Wang Yichuan in five 3km races, and improve your time to under 8 minutes in at least one of them.
Progress: 0/5
Rewards: Pet Energy x100, Ice Jade Essence Pill x5
Task Two: Hard-Warped Training
Task: Complete 50 practical sparring sessions with Wang Yichuan.
Progress: 0/50
Rewards: Pet Energy x300, Dragon Elephant Bone Strengthening Pill x5, Skill Stone - Qilin Arm
Task Three: Win the Battle
Task: Achieve a score higher than Wang Yichuan in any one of the six martial arts disciplines.
Progress: Incomplete
Rewards: Pet Energy x800, Nine Dragon Pills x3, Master Equipment - Rising Dragon Sword
Su Chen's gaze swept over the three tasks.
"Five 3km sprints, improving the time to under eight minutes..."
"My best time is 8 minutes and 23 seconds, and I scored 36 points in this joint exam!"
"According to the standards of this joint examination, 7 minutes is the full score, and one point is deducted for every six seconds that is off."
"Wang Yichuan scored 45 points in 7 minutes and 28 seconds."
"Fortunately, this task doesn't require me to surpass Wang Yichuan; it just requires me to run with him five times, and my time needs to improve to 8 minutes!"
From 8 minutes and 23 seconds to 8 minutes, a difference of 23 seconds.
It's nothing for someone at the Opening Acupoints Realm, but for someone at the Meridian Opening Realm like him, it's a significant hurdle!
But now that there are cheat codes, it's not impossible to do it.
As for the fifty practical sparring sessions in Mission Two...
"I wonder if I can get away with throwing the game."
"And there's also the reward skill stone, 'Kirin Arm,' am I supposed to give it to Little Purple?"
Su Chen looked at Xiao Zi with a puzzled expression.
The image of the cute little purple chimpanzee appeared in his mind, transforming into the shape of a chimpanzee.
Well...maybe we shouldn't.
"Wait! Could it be...?"
"Humanoid pets, even humans can use the skill stones given by the system!?"
"Or rather, the system's name for spirit orb-type items is skill stones!!!"
"this..."
Su Chen suddenly felt even more eager to complete Task Two first.
As for mission three...
WTF!
My best subject is speed; to surpass Wang Yichuan in this area, I need to increase my speed by almost a minute.
Su Chen's speed advantage lies in the one-kilometer and three-kilometer sprints.
If the speed test requires carrying weights, or if it involves a 10-kilometer middle-distance run, the difference will be even greater.
"I've never even heard of the Nine Dragons Pill on the market. It's not something you can get easily."
"Damn it! I can only get the first two tasks done first."
........
"Brother Chen!"
Wang Yichuan's voice came from ahead, interrupting Su Chen's immersion in consciousness.
Su Chen raised her head.
Wang Yichuan and Liu Xiangdong had already reached the guard post.
Wang Yichuan is about 1.78 meters tall, with dark skin and a broad frame, looking very sturdy.
With a buzz cut, thick eyebrows, big eyes, and a bright white smile, he exudes a simple and honest aura.
Liu Xiangdong stood to the side, shorter in stature, with fair skin, wearing glasses, looking refined and gentle, with a polite smile on his lips.
"Everyone's here." Wang Yichuan glanced at Lin Xiyue and Zhang Yan, his gaze lingering on Su Chen. "Where do we go now?"
Su Chen glanced at his watch; it was almost ten o'clock.
He patted Little Purple's head, and Little Purple immediately stood up from the ground, shook its fur, and wagged its tail twice.
"I've already reserved a spot at the Donglin Martial Arts Training Ground."
He paused, then said in a relaxed tone, "Last night I activated another acupoint on my leg, so let's train hard today! Two hours this morning will be a warm-up, and I'll treat you to a good lunch! We'll go all out this afternoon."
"Alright!" Wang Yichuan's eyes lit up, and he rubbed his hands together eagerly.
Liu Xiangdong didn't speak, he just nodded.
Zhang Yan pouted: "You activated a new acupoint? Really? Don't brag!"
Su Chen rolled her eyes at her and said, "What's the point of lying to a little girl like you?"
"You! Hmph!"
The group turned and walked out of the park.
Little Purple followed him with light steps, its silvery-white tail held high.
Behind them, Zhang Yan held Lin Xiyue's hand and chattered away.
Lin Xiyue nodded occasionally, smiled occasionally, her gaze sweeping over the silver-white figure in front of her before calmly looking away.
........
The group walked along the stone path by the lake toward the park's exit.
Su Chen walked ahead, with Xiao Zi following lightly at his feet, its tail held high.
At this moment, Su Chen's consciousness had already sunk into the pet space.
Inside the learning machine, Wang Yichuan's projector is showing training.
The semi-transparent figure repeatedly performed the Shadowless Step in the virtual training field. Every time it raised its leg, landed, or changed direction, it started from the Foot Taiyin Spleen Meridian, passed through Xuehai and Yinlingquan, went all the way up to the Dai Meridian, and then turned back to its leg!
Su Chen also practiced the Shadowless Step himself.
He practiced this martial arts technique for two and a half years.
Nine months ago, after moving from the first stage—the initial glimpse of the path—to the second stage—"entering the inner sanctum"—progress slowed down.
He knew where he was lacking: his acupoints weren't open enough, and the efficiency of his spiritual energy flow was too low.
It's like a river, winding and meandering, no matter how strong the current is, it can't rush fast.
But he had no idea how to change this; he could only rely on time to gradually understand.
Right now, he is experiencing the flow of spiritual energy during Wang Yichuan's Level 5 Shadowless Step in actual combat!
"Holy crap!"
Su Chen almost couldn't help but shout out loud.
He cursed twice in his mind, forcibly suppressing his expression, but the corners of his mouth still turned up uncontrollably.
It’s too shocking!
No! It's Thai hot pants!
The Shadowless Step technique has four levels.
The first level requires activating four corresponding acupoints.
The second layer, seven locations.
The third layer, ten locations.
The fourth layer, fifteen locations.
For most martial artists to reach the second stage – "entering the inner sanctum" – they need to cultivate their skills to the second level, which means opening seven acupoints.
To enter the third stage – "some minor success" – one usually needs to cultivate to the third level.
Su Chen has currently reached the second level of cultivation, unlocking seven acupoints, but his proficiency is stuck at the middle of the second stage.
According to his own estimate, even if he practices hard every day, it will take at least eight or nine months to reach the threshold of the third level.
But at this moment, with the help of Wang Yichuan's projection, he was personally experiencing the Lv5 Shadowless Step.
Lv5!
As far as Su Chen knew, Wang Yichuan had entered the third stage half a year ago – a slight achievement, which was a whole level higher than him.
Just then, a subtle piece of information flashed through his mind...
[Shadowless Step Experience Points +1]
Su Chen was taken aback and subconsciously brought up his skill panel.
【Shadowless Step Lv3 (126/3000)】
Lv3?
Has Wang Yichuan taken another step forward in the Shadowless Step technique?
They're actually two whole levels higher than me!
Su Chen was not discouraged at all; on the contrary, he became even more excited!
The bigger the gap, the better! We can learn faster by stealing their knowledge!
And this means that you can quantify your progress.
In less than a minute, the Shadowless Step experience points increased by 1 point.
At this rate of efficiency...
I can't even imagine it!
"If we invest more, wouldn't we be able to advance to level 4 in just one month? That should be equivalent to the third tier – a minor achievement, right?"
According to his original schedule, it would take at least nine months without opening any new acupoints!
"This is too outrageous!" Su Chen thought to himself, unable to suppress the smile on his lips.
He glanced furtively at Wang Yichuan, who was walking ahead of him.
Wang Yichuan was chatting casually with Liu Xiangdong, seemingly about the second solution to the math problem from that morning.
The two of them argued back and forth, neither willing to concede.
Su Chen took two quick steps and put her hand on Wang Yichuan's shoulder.
Wang Yichuan turned his head to look at him, his expression natural, with that familiar, honest smile: "What's wrong?"
Su Chen didn't beat around the bush and asked directly, "What's your current level of Shadowless Step? I know you've made some progress. What I mean is, how far are you from mastering the fourth level?"
"Hmm..." Wang Yichuan thought for a moment, "I'm still one acupoint away from mastering the Shadowless Step to the fourth level. After reaching the fourth level, it should only take three or four months to achieve complete mastery."
"Quadruple?" Su Chen raised an eyebrow. "Awesome!"
"You rascal," he patted Wang Yichuan on the shoulder, his tone tinged with envy, "more than a quarter of your acupoints are on your legs, right? Why don't you try to improve in other areas?"
"Once I master the Shadowless Step to the fourth level, I won't have to worry too much about speed; I can easily get a perfect score on the college entrance exam. With the remaining time, I can focus on strength and combat skills!"
"Have you considered fusing with any spirit orb?"
Wang Yichuan thought for a moment and said, "We should integrate a combat-related element to make up for the shortcomings in other aspects. I have a few expected directions in mind."
"Which direction?"
"Probably a god of lightning."
Su Chen was stunned for a moment.
Lightning type?
Great! Lightning element is great!
I'll most likely need this!
True brothers indeed!
and many more!
Su Chen suddenly realized that the contract period was only seven days.
Once Wang Yichuan has mastered it, will I still be able to steal it from him?
This is a problem...