Bring Out the Grit to Work Three Jobs in One Day!

Du Busi looked at Han Yu's pale face and teased him.

"Cough, cough! I didn't have a choice."

Han Yu was helpless. After absorbing the Mystic Water Pill and the Soul Ascension Pill, his physique had already improved a great deal.

But he had a negative buff: his physique would dynamically decrease by one quarter.

A physique that should have been doubled was only at seventy-five percent under the negative buff.

He could only see what the next treasure chest might open, something that could remove negative statuses, Han Yu thought to himself.

"Vast Sea City is located in the northwestern part of the empire. We've already covered most of the journey these past few days. In another day or two, we'll be there."

Du Busi took out a water pouch, drank a mouthful, and gave an explanation.

"We're going to Vast Sea City? Is there some good cultivation site over there?"

Han Yu was a little puzzled. With his current weak-as-a-chicken strength, shouldn't the process be staying in the sect, slowly cultivating soul power, then breaking through and obtaining a Soul Ring?

Then he could keep a low profile for a few years, go out to temper himself, make a few friends, fight in some competitions, and attend school.

Why did he have to go out for training when he was only at rank eight soul power? With his combat power, who could he even beat?

"Hmph! Our Body Sect isn't the kind that stays in the sect and cultivates slowly. Think about it yourself. How many sect members have you seen in the sect?"

A hint of amusement flashed across Du Busi's face as he asked.

"Well, I really haven't seen many people. Maybe I just haven't stayed long enough?"

Han Yu said hesitantly.

"That has nothing to do with how long you've stayed. Our sect values actual combat and tempering the self. So after most members reach a certain cultivation level, they go out to train."

"On one hand, they search for Body Martial Souls out in the world for the sect. On the other, they temper themselves and raise their strength. After all, actual combat is the fastest way to improve."

Han Yu nodded, finally understanding why the sect had so few people around.

"All right, let's set off!"

Du Busi stood up. With a sweep of his large hand, Han Yu was caught under his armpit.

Vast Sea City.

After two days of torment, Du Busi finally brought Han Yu to Vast Sea City.

Vast Sea City was huge. As the empire's only coastal city, its trade industry was extremely developed.

There were also a great many soul masters.

Taverns could be seen everywhere, with groups of burly men drinking and playing finger-guessing games inside. Beautiful attendants moved among them, letting out bursts of delicate laughter from time to time.

They arrived at a hotel that was not particularly luxurious, and Du Busi went forward to book two rooms.

"Rest properly today. Tomorrow, I'll take you out to sea for training. Your teacher still has some things to prepare. Stay in the room and don't wander around."

After Du Busi finished speaking, he turned and left the room.

The corner of Han Yu's mouth twitched. You really are at ease, just leaving me here all by myself like this.

Helpless, he could only begin cultivating.

A faint glow of soul power emerged, and the soul power inside his body grew in a slow but steady manner.

When he cultivated, it was as if there were a progress bar in his mind, slowly filling as time passed.

"With my current cultivation speed, I'm afraid it'll take quite some time to reach rank ten."

Han Yu shook his head. His current Innate Soul Power should be around rank five and a half.

It was not very high, but it was not very low either. If he wanted to cultivate to rank ten, it would probably take several months.

"When the time comes, I'll think of a way to scheme for the Immortal Herb, and also see if I can get my hands on the Sky Dream Ice Silkworm."

He had already roughly confirmed the timeline. Long Aotian was a few years older than him, and judging from the fact that he was not yet twenty when he participated in the second soul master tournament...

Right now, he should be a little younger than Bei Bei.

In other words, he was about the same age as Huo Yuhao and the others.

But judging by the current situation, he would not be able to obtain the Sky Dream Ice Silkworm's Soul Ring as his first Soul Ring.

Because the days ahead were not going to be pleasant.

Du Busi disappeared for an entire day and night, not returning until noon the next day.

"My good disciple, come with me. Let your teacher train you properly!"

Du Busi had a strange smile on his face, his eyes full of wicked amusement.

"Teacher, can you speak a little more seriously? Cultivation is cultivation!"

"All right, stop talking nonsense. Keep up."

After Du Busi finished speaking, he turned and walked out of the room, waving his right hand behind him to signal Han Yu.

Han Yu followed Du Busi to the seaside.

Looking at the deep blue seawater, a hint of surprise flashed across Han Yu's face.

This was his first time coming to the seaside. He had not expected the scenery to be so beautiful.

Du Busi waved his hand, and a small boat appeared on the surface of the sea.

Though it was not large, it was more than enough to carry master and disciple.

After boarding the small boat, they soon arrived on an island.

Han Yu examined it carefully. The island was not very large; with one glance, he could see all the way to the end.

There were only some Blue Silver Grass on the island, adding a bit of green to the place. As for other plants, there were none at all.

"This place belongs to the shallow sea near the deep sea. Tides appear every day, and what you must do next is avoid being washed away when the tide comes."

"This will strengthen your physique."

Du Busi took out a Cauldron and spread a thick layer of blankets around it.

"Ah!"

Although he had already guessed that his cultivation would have something to do with seawater, he had not expected it to be this insane.

One had to know that the impact force of seawater during high tide was enormous, and it would affect the internal organs of the human body.

Those with weaker bodies might suffer internal injuries from the tremendous impact.

"Teacher, isn't this a bit too difficult? With my current strength, I'm afraid the moment the tide comes, I'll be gone. You don't want your disciple to leave you so soon, do you?"

The corner of Han Yu's mouth twitched, and he spoke with some difficulty.

As someone who could not swim, he had an instinctive fear of seawater.

"Don't worry. With your teacher here, nothing major will happen. And you don't need to worry about damaging your body either. See this Cauldron?"

Du Busi said with a beaming smile, then pointed at the three-legged Cauldron beside them.

"This is what your teacher will use to repair your injuries. I'll combine it with the Body Sect's secret methods to prepare a medicinal liquid. When the time comes, you'll cultivate inside the Cauldron."

Seeing that Du Busi had prepared so thoroughly for him, Han Yu's uneasy heart finally calmed down.

He took a deep breath, and a trace of determination flashed through his eyes. Since he had come here, he might as well risk it all.

Bring out the grit he had from working three jobs in one day. Let's do this!

"Yes, Teacher!"

Han Yu nodded.

"In that case, take off your clothes. Get into the water now. For the first time, you'll stay by the edge."

Hearing this, Han Yu swiftly stripped off his clothes in a few quick movements, leaving only a pair of shorts.

His bony frame was exposed. Looking at his own figure, Han Yu shook his head with a bitter smile, walked to the edge of the small island, and slowly sank into the water.

Hiss!

The seawater was very cold. The moment he entered the water, a chill instantly spread over him.

The seawater reached his chest, and the water pressure pressed down on it. Han Yu could feel the pressure very clearly, and his heartbeat was much faster than usual.

His chest felt a little stuffy, and there was an indescribable discomfort, as if something heavy were pressing on his chest and making it hard to breathe.

"Get ready! The tide is coming soon."

Du Busi looked at the surface of the sea. Not far away, a mass of waves had already emerged hazily and was surging toward them.