Once Chen Mo's analyzed Basic Stance Training reached the perfected stage, he could absorb the medicinal effects of Qi and Blood Pills at maximum efficiency.
Yesterday, one meal of Fierce Beast Meat had condensed 2 points of qi and blood. Yet now, one Qi and Blood Pill plus last night's meal of Fierce Beast Meat had only condensed 4 points of qi and blood. The results left Chen Mo somewhat disappointed.
Compared like this, Qi and Blood Pills were not as substantial as Fierce Beast Meat.
After pondering for a while, Chen Mo understood what had happened.
Yesterday at noon, that meal of Fierce Beast Meat had indeed condensed 2 points of qi and blood, but it had also consumed his body's potential. Thus, when he ate another meal that night, it had merely replenished that expenditure.
By Chen Mo's estimation, one Qi and Blood Pill could condense 3 points of qi and blood.
For the current Chen Mo, that was already quite fast.
In the past, one ordinary Qi and Blood Pill could only let him condense a single point of qi and blood.
There were two reasons. First, his Basic Stance Training had only reached Minor Accomplishment, so its absorption efficiency was low. Second, his body's own absorption efficiency had been poor.
When Chen Mo's mental power had broken through 100, the mental power feedback had transformed his body, increasing both its efficiency at absorbing energy and its capacity to store it.
With his stance techniques perfected and his physique strengthened, those factors combined to let him absorb a Qi and Blood Pill's medicinal effects in a short time and condense 3 points of qi and blood.
"Just 2 more points of qi and blood, and I can break through to Seventh-grade Martial Trainee. Should I eat that Premium Qi and Blood Pill?"
Chen Mo rubbed his chin as he considered it.
"Forget it. I should check my body first!"
Chen Mo examined his body internally and found that his organs and meridians were already saturated from absorption. They had developed resistance to Qi and Blood Pills. If he ate the Premium Qi and Blood Pill now, much of its medicinal power would be wasted.
Since he could not eat any more, Chen Mo decided to apply for a sparring partner position.
"Mozi, drink some energy beverage first and replenish your energy."
Seeing Chen Mo stop cultivating, Jiang Tao hurriedly spoke.
"Sure! Toss it over."
As soon as Chen Mo spoke, Jiang Tao casually threw the energy drink toward him.
Chen Mo glanced at the arc of the drink's flight, pre-cognized where it would land, and steadily caught it with an outstretched hand.
He unscrewed the cap and gulped it down. The icy, sweet-and-sour drink flowed into his stomach, dispersing the heat in his body.
"Refreshing!"
After finishing it, Chen Mo crushed the bottle into a ball and threw it toward the trash can, landing it neatly inside.
"Mozi! Spot on!" From more than ten meters away, Chen Mo had thrown it precisely into the trash can. Jiang Tao gave him a thumbs-up.
"Hehehe, basic stuff—don't make a fuss!" Chen Mo could not help laughing.
"I praise you once, and you start panting already?" Jiang Tao rolled his eyes. "I could do that too!"
After saying that, Jiang Tao actually went to the trash can, picked up the bottle, and walked toward Chen Mo.
"You can? I don't believe it!" Chen Mo said, pretending to provoke him.
The two often joked around like this, adding no small amount of fun to their dull cultivation.
"Don't believe me? Just wait for me to slap your face! Haha..."
Brimming with confidence, Jiang Tao came before Chen Mo and bumped his shoulder.
Then he looked toward the trash can, holding up the bottle and measuring the distance between them, seemingly taking aim.
"I'm watching."
Chen Mo smiled.
A distance of more than ten meters did not require much effort for people like them, whose single-arm strength exceeded 600 kilograms. Still, accuracy was another matter.
"Fine, I'll show you what I can do." Jiang Tao's fighting spirit was stirred. No longer hesitating, he aimed at the trash can and threw the bottle.
The bottle flew out in a parabola toward the trash can, landing precisely inside it.
"Well? Your brother's impressive, right?"
Seeing that he had made it, Jiang Tao was immensely pleased with himself.
"Not bad." Chen Mo smiled in response.
"What do you mean, not bad? That was obviously amazing!"
Jiang Tao was somewhat dissatisfied with Chen Mo's evaluation.
"Strongest on earth!" Chen Mo had no choice but to praise him again.
"Now that's more like it!" Jiang Tao was finally satisfied, then sighed regretfully. "What a pity. If my aptitude were a little better, I'd practice Flying Daggers too."
"Mozi, when you have time, you can practice Flying Daggers. They can make up for some of your long-range attacks."
Now that Chen Mo had opened his acupoints, cultivating martial techniques was no longer difficult for him. That was why Jiang Tao made the suggestion.
Chen Mo thought it made sense and nodded. "Mm. Once I've trained my fist technique and movement technique well, I'll practice Flying Daggers. They're small and can strike where no one expects, catching enemies unprepared. When hunting Fierce Beasts in the future, I can ambush their eyes and other weakly defended areas."
"Exactly! If my aptitude weren't so poor, I'd want to practice too! With a flick of the wrist, a Fierce Beast drops dead. That'd be so cool!"
As Jiang Tao imagined that scene, his heart could not help surging with excitement.
He could not pull it off himself, but his brother could!
When the time came, he would have something to boast about!
He firmly believed Chen Mo would become a powerful Martial Artist. In the future, he might even need Chen Mo to look after him.
He could already imagine himself saying that he was Chen Mo's brother and seeing the envy and jealousy in everyone else's eyes.
That feeling was beyond words.
"Alright, you cultivate slowly here. I'm going to apply for the sparring partner position!"
"Mm, go ahead. I'll wish you success in advance!"
"Alright!"
Without taking any of his belongings, Chen Mo left the Cultivation Chamber and went to find the martial arts gym's front desk.
"Hello, I'm here to apply as a sparring partner for the martial arts gym."
"Alright. Do you know the requirements for being a sparring partner here? Are you applying for the Martial Disciple-stage sparring partner position, or...?" The receptionist did not look down on Chen Mo and received him courteously.
"I know. Fifth-grade Martial Disciple or above, and at least one Basic Martial Technique must have reached Major Accomplishment. I'm applying for the Martial Disciple-stage sparring partner position."
Chen Mo knew Wuji Martial Arts Gym's requirements for recruiting sparring partners. The realm requirement was lower, but one's Basic Martial Technique had to reach Major Accomplishment.
"Alright. May I ask what your current cultivation is, and which Basic Martial Technique has reached Major Accomplishment?"
"Sixth-grade Martial Disciple. Basic Saber Technique, perfected!"
"Basic Saber Technique, perfected?"
The receptionist looked at Chen Mo in disbelief. She had never seen someone so young whose Basic Martial Technique had reached perfection.
After all, many Seventh-, Eighth-, and Ninth-grade Martial Disciples who came to apply as sparring partners did not have any Basic Martial Technique at perfection.
To verify whether he was telling the truth, the receptionist asked again:
"Are you sure your Basic Saber Technique has reached perfection? You'll need to undergo an assessment later. If there is any deception, the martial arts gym will blacklist you. From then on, don't even think about spending money at Wuji Martial Arts Gym or any of its affiliated shops."
"I'm sure, and I understand the consequences. My Basic Saber Technique truly is perfected!"
Chen Mo's expression was serious.
Seeing Chen Mo like this, the receptionist said nothing more, though her attitude became even more courteous.
"Alright, I'll register you. As for the sparring partner's wages and working hours, someone will explain them to you after you pass the assessment!"
"Mm!"
After entering Chen Mo's detailed information, the receptionist printed out the form and handed it to him.
"Here, Mr. Chen. Take your assessment form to the Assessment Area on the third floor of the martial arts gym and undergo the assessment."
"Alright! Thank you!"
Chen Mo accepted the assessment form, thanked her, and headed for the Assessment Area on the third floor of the martial arts gym.
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