My Apprentice Is Too Diligent

Chapter 4 [004] Rapid Progress (Seeking to Catch Up)

"The Fish Swallowing Technique" is a cultivation method of the Body Refining Realm.

It consists of a total of nine levels.

Each level corresponds to a layer.

The eighth level of "The Fish Swallowing Technique" represents Chen Wuji's ability to step into the eighth layer of the Body Refining Realm.

And this is only the result of one day of grinding!

"Phew~"

Taking a deep breath to stabilize his excited emotions, Chen Wuji put down the sword technique manual and got up to go to the underground training room next door.

Before entering, he took a porcelain bottle from the corner cabinet.

Inside the bottle were about ten marrow-cleansing pills.

Every breakthrough in the Body Refining Realm's layers requires a large amount of external energy supplementation.

Under normal circumstances, various body tempering soups are consumed.

However, if one wants to break through faster, they can swallow corresponding exclusive pills for the specific realm.

For example, if the sixth layer of the Body Refining Realm is marrow-cleansing, then taking marrow-cleansing pills can accelerate the progress of marrow-cleansing.

...

Training room.

Chen Wuji opened the porcelain bottle and poured out two marrow-cleansing pills, swallowing them.

A ball of fiery energy quickly spread from his abdomen, along the meridians, to every part of his body.

Chen Wuji timely activated "The Fish Swallowing Technique" to absorb and digest this energy, accelerating his progress on top of the marrow-cleansing foundation he already had.

Hiss~ Hiss!

Strands of mist permeated through the open pores.

Above his head, substantial gas entwined like smoke.

After a while, the energy from the two marrow-cleansing pills was depleted.

Chen Wuji poured out three more pills and swallowed them in one breath, using his cultivation technique to digest and absorb the energy.

After a moment, he poured out four, five pills...

When there was only one marrow-cleansing pill left in the porcelain bottle--

Boom!

A silent explosion resonated from within his body.

At this moment, his entire body's bones vibrated, his internal organs trembled lightly, and a hint of heat emanated from deep within his bones. Faintly, he could even hear the sound of blood flowing.

Success!

The sixth layer of the Body Refining Realm, marrow-cleansing, was completed, and he stepped into the seventh layer, Blood Transformation!

"Phew—"

Stopping his cultivation, Chen Wuji exhaled a turbid breath that turned into white mist.

He adjusted his breath and felt the changes in his body, clenching his fists.

"The seventh layer, Blood Transformation. My strength has increased by at least three times."

His single-arm strength reached 3,000 kilograms!

And with Blood Transformation perfected, he could effortlessly exert a force of over 10,000 kilograms!

"Continue!"

Chen Wuji got up and went to the cabinet at the entrance, taking another porcelain bottle.

Inside the bottle were ten Blood Transformation pills.

These were prepared by the original owner of his body, but he hadn't been qualified to take them until now.

Now he could!

Returning to the room, Chen Wuji first poured out one Blood Transformation pill and swallowed it, turning it into a ball of energy.

Immediately, he activated "The Fish Swallowing Technique" to absorb and digest the energy.

As the technique circulated, the blood in his body flowed vigorously, starting a new cleansing process.

The medicinal effect of the first Blood Transformation pill quickly depleted, with 99% of the energy absorbed.

This is the advantage of the eighth level of "The Fish Swallowing Technique," Blood Transformation. The speed of energy absorption is faster, and the utilization rate is higher, with very little waste.

The second, third, fourth pill...

He swallowed all ten Blood Transformation pills, and the energy they transformed into propelled his Blood Transformation to successfully enter the stage of initial completion.

Huff~ Huff~

In the training room, Chen Wuji threw a few punches, creating bursts of wind-breaking sounds.

"My strength has increased a bit more."

"However, it's not enough!"

"Only when Blood Transformation reaches the level of perfection or even mastery can one be fearless against Xiong Zengming!"

Chen Wuji's eyes sparkled with excitement, his face filled with coldness.

...

The next day, early in the morning.

"Buy Blood Transformation Pills?"

In the study, the old butler who came to deliver breakfast heard Chen Wuji's instructions and subconsciously paused, "I remember we already have Blood Transformation Pills in stock, young master. You haven't..."

"Wait!"

The old butler's body trembled, his eyes widened, and he exclaimed excitedly, "Young master... you've made a breakthrough?"

"Yes, I broke through last night."

Chen Wuji said calmly, "I have already taken the Blood Transformation Pills that were prepared before. I need more Blood Transformation Pills. Use the money from the restaurant and the house, leave some for circulation, and use the rest to buy Blood Transformation Pills."

"When buying, don't attract attention!"

Chen Wuji instructed, "Also, don't tell anyone about my breakthrough for now!"

"Okay, okay, okay!"

The old butler's body trembled, unable to contain his emotions, his eyes moist.

He didn't ask why or why he shouldn't tell anyone.

The "Hidden Dragon Gate" was located in the Chen Family's courtyard.

In terms of loyalty, among all the people in the courtyard, only the old butler scored a perfect 100.

Although Chen Wuji couldn't see it.

But this old man, who had been taken in by the Chen Family's patriarch since he was young and had been loyal his whole life, was the most loyal supporter of Chen Wuji!

...

The old butler secretly purchased Blood Transformation Pills.

Chen Wuji's progress in Blood Transformation was steadily and orderly increasing without any waves.

[Your top disciple, Su Dayong, has increased his proficiency in "Earth Dragon Fist" by 1. His current loyalty is 92, and he receives a reward of 92 times. Your proficiency in "Earth Dragon Fist" increases by 92.]

[Your second disciple, Han Ying, has increased his proficiency in "Winding Snake Steps" by 1. His current loyalty is 78, and he receives a reward of 78 times. Your proficiency in "Winding Snake Steps" increases by 78.]

[Your third disciple, Nan Jinyu, has increased his proficiency in "Earth Dragon Fist" by 2. His current loyalty is 61, and he receives a reward of 61 times. Your proficiency in "Earth Dragon Fist" increases by 122.]

[Your fourth disciple, Chen Yifan, has increased his proficiency in "Earth Dragon Fist" by 2. His current loyalty is 55, and he receives a reward of 55 times. Your proficiency in "Earth Dragon Fist" increases by 110.]

[Your sixth disciple, Chen Qingning, has increased his proficiency in "Cloud Piercing Saber Technique" by 1. His current loyalty is 46, and he receives a reward of 46 times. Your proficiency in "Cloud Piercing Saber Technique" increases by 46.]

...

In the following two days.

With the diligent cultivation of his disciples and their daily practice, Chen Wuji's proficiency in martial arts and mastery of techniques were rapidly improving.

[Name: Chen Wuji (Hidden Dragon Gate Master)]

[Lifespan: 30/85]

[Cultivation: Body Refining Realm, Seventh Layer]

[Technique: "Fish Swallowing Technique," Ninth Layer, Perfection (1000/1000)]

[Martial Arts: "Earth Dragon Fist" (Mastery 675/800), "Cloud Piercing Saber Technique" (Intermediate 329/500), "Winding Snake Steps" (Intermediate 308/500)]

[Talent: Sudden Inspiration]

[Disciples: Eight (expandable)]

...

Technique perfected!

Martial arts mastered!

Swordsmanship and footwork, both reaching intermediate levels!

And...

Hoo! Hoo! Hoo!

Fists swinging, accompanied by the piercing sound of the wind.

A slight exertion of power, unleashing tremendous strength.

Blood Transformation achieved mastery!

All of this was accomplished in just three short days.

And at this moment...

"Master, Xiaoqi just climbed over the wall and went out!"

Shortly after midnight, Duan Zhen came to the study to report to Chen Wuji.

"Finally couldn't resist, huh?"

Chen Wuji put down his book, stood up, and said calmly, "Let's go. Call the eldest and second eldest. We'll follow and see who Xiaoqi is meeting so late at night!"

(End of this chapter)