Nine Dragons Body Refining, Muscle Freak

[Beginner Achievement - Super Sensory Perception]

[Description: It is said that in ancient times, scientific teams conducted research and confirmed that the human brain could sense magnetic fields and react strongly to them. They named this "Super Sensory Perception." It is a sixth sense beyond sight, hearing, smell, taste, and touch, a subconscious drift, and a keen judgment provided by intuition.]

[Trait: You will receive information through channels other than your normal senses, have a very low probability of foreseeing future events, and gain minor enhancements to your sight, hearing, smell, taste, and touch.]

[Advancement Route: Evade three dangers, or attempt to resolve them, and you may be granted the lucky badge 'Disaster Always One Step Behind Me'.]

After returning the spoon to his youngest sibling, Qin Lan, Qin Shi's eyes seemed a little unfocused, as if he was still immersed in the wondrous feeling from just now.

This experience of being a Stand User activating time stop, with the flow of the world around him slowing down, was both foreign and novel!

"Another new achievement unlocked. Was it because I was studying Hundred Forms Cultivating Momentum with Old Liang yesterday?

My Spirit Cultivation is beginner level, plus the Combat Rewind in the consciousness space every night.

The training my Mental Strength received is no less than that of my physical body."

Qin Shi sat by the table, inhaling the aroma of the porridge simmering in the room, and pondered:

"This new achievement looks like some kind of sixth sense, predicting danger, reacting quickly.

It's just that the conditions for advancement are a bit difficult. Three dangers?

I work, tutor, and practice my cultivation every day. My schedule is packed.

Moreover, Hengzhou has such good public security. Even Old Factory Street doesn't have many serious incidents throughout the year..."

"Brother, you didn't sleep well last night?"

Qin Lan scooped out two bowls of steaming hot millet porridge and placed them in front of Qin Shi, her eyes showing worry.

She felt her older brother was pushing himself too hard lately, carrying too much pressure.

She couldn't help but worry:

"Brother, I don't want the computer anymore. You should rest for a few days.

I'll buy some groceries tonight and cook you something delicious!"

Seeing his youngest sibling wagging her tail like a puppy, Qin Shi smiled:

"Rejected! Your brother is in peak condition, bursting with combat power, ready to break through to the Great Perfection of Twelve Layers of Qi Cultivation!

When school starts, you'll know what the legend of the fastest to reach Class Advancement in New No. 1 Middle School is.

Watch your brother shatter the Dao hearts of those in the Elite Class!"

Qin Lan chuckled foolishly:

"That's right, my brother is super invincible! Many of the top students in the Metropolitan Area gained their vitality through drugs and injections, how can they compare to my brother!"

Qin Shi habitually rubbed his youngest sibling's head, like petting a dog to relieve stress in his past life:

"Exactly, your brother's Natural Body Refining is a Perfect Foundation Building. He can definitely crush those Void-like guys who rely on pills. What about those half-step Late Stage Peak Extreme Great Perfection of Twelve Layers of Qi Cultivation students in the Elite Class? He can take them down with one punch!"

He and his youngest sibling loved browsing books from street stalls since they were kids, especially online novels from the Old Era, and they understood each other very well.

"Brother, then you work hard! Usually, protagonists like us rise from Outer Sect Servant, suppress our peers, and ruthlessly slap the faces of arrogant Inner Sect True Disciples!"

Qin Lan clenched her small fist and waved it vigorously, as if cheering him on.

For the children of factory workers from Old Factory Street, New No. 1 Middle School in the Metropolitan Area truly deserved the title of a Great Sect Branch Academy.

If one could advance from the Hongzhi Class to the Elite Class, it would be considered entering the inner sect from the outer sect.

If their grades were outstanding and they received scholarships, they would be considered remarkable True Disciple Seedlings.

"If I can get into a First-class Sect like Hengda University or Keda University, and become one of the Top Ten True Disciples, I won't have to worry about finding a good job after graduation."

Qin Shi thought seriously about how many stages his vitality needed to reach to guarantee passing the score threshold and receiving admission notices from Qiguang Hengda University and Jiakai Keda University.

Six stages and above, around 45 points, should be enough!

He concluded.

Then he pondered again.

He currently had sixteen points. He exercised diligently every day, practicing Cultivation Methods and Body Cultivation during the day, and Fighting Style and Spirit Cultivation at night.

Coupled with the ample Nutritional Paste and the occasional high-energy food cans he "borrowed" from Lin Yunqing, He could probably break through the twenty-point mark in about six days.

"A bit slow."

If others knew Qin Shi's thoughts, they would be so angry they'd grind their teeth.

Who measures an increase of single-digit vitality in days?

Unless they were young masters from places like the Imperial Capital or Haizhou, with deep pockets, guidance from famous teachers, and lacking nothing.

Otherwise, even the fastest would be measured in "months."

"The Seven Great Limits of the Physical Body, if I can break through another stage and undergo another rebirth and transformation.

Then the 45 points of vitality required for the Amateur Level Six, which seems to be not so unattainable."

Qin Shi devoured his food like a storm, wolfing down three large bowls of millet porridge.

He was about to go out and find Old Liang to consolidate his Cultivation Method.

His current goal was only at the level of Hengda and Keda University.

Located light-years away, separated by an endless sea of stars, the Four Great National Universities belonged to the top Super Sects of this era.

They were too far away, so he didn't even think about them.

"If I could get into one of the Four Great National Universities, forget about the Elite Class at New No. 1 Middle School, even Lin Yunqing from Qiguang Hengda University would have to respectfully bow to me!

After all, the Four Great National Universities are considered Holy Land Factions of the Ancient Central Continent. Geniuses are as numerous as clouds, and True Disciples are as common as rain. Only by reaching the level of Daozi Saintess would one have the qualification to look down on others."

Qin Shi sighed, wiped his mouth, and left some pocket money for the youngest.

"Old Qin! Check out the solid pecs I've just developed!"

Before Qin Shi could walk out of the alley, he bumped into Zhou Ning, whose physique had expanded by more than double.

In just a few weeks, the former skinny, dark-skinned Zhou Ning had transformed into a muscular man covered in fat.

Even his hairstyle had been shaved into the buzz cut commonly seen at the Silver Horse Gym.

Qin Shi frowned:

"Xiao Zhou, why is your head so pointy?"

He knew his good friend Zhou Ning had been taking classes with Coach Luo recently and heard it was very effective.

Aunt Zhou and Uncle Zhou told everyone they met that their son was improving rapidly and could easily get into a second-rate school.

But after not seeing him for several days, seeing such a huge change in Zhou Ning made Qin Shi inevitably feel suspicious. Was the gold-medal coach at the Silver Horse Gym that amazing?

"What nonsense are you talking about! This is called 'Dragon Raises Head'!"

Zhou Ning grinned:

"Old Qin, you don't know this, but after only one week of classes, Coach Luo privately told me that I have excellent talent!

He specifically customized a training plan for me to adjust my muscle frame, ensuring I could see results in four to five days and my performance in the Big Three Lifts would soar!"

After speaking, Zhou Ning deliberately rolled up his sleeve, revealing his well-defined biceps bulging high, his upper arms looking as if they had instantly filled with blood, displaying astonishing explosiveness.

"Did he also try to sell you any protein powder or supplements?"

Qin Shi's frown deepened.

The Old Martial Arts path could squeeze potential to increase vitality in a short period, but it relied on going all-in and risking one's life.

If one couldn't break through the Seven Great Limits of the Physical Body, there would be a cruel backlash.

Zhou Ning's method of training wasn't even considered New Martial Arts.

And his progress was so fast?

"Coach Luo is a gold-medal coach, how could he learn from those scam artists who push products?"

Zhou Ning shook his head:

"However, he does recommend different packages to trainees who perform exceptionally well, such as 'Nine Dragons Integration,' 'One Head Muscle Special Reinforcement,' and the 'Big Three Lifts Manly Man Creation Plan,' among others."

Qin Shi's mouth twitched, his expression peculiar.

The Big Three Lifts were somewhat normal – bench press, squat, deadlift.

What the heck was "One Head Muscle"?

"Nine Dragons Integration" was even more outrageous!

The style had completely changed!

"Which one did you choose?"

Qin Shi asked.

"I wanted to choose 'One Head Muscle Special Reinforcement,' but Coach Luo felt I was too young to handle it.

So he recommended 'Nine Dragons Integration.' He knows a major pharmaceutical company in Yancheng and gets the products directly from the manufacturer. They're currently running a promotion, so I can try it for free for one cycle."

Zhou Ning confessed honestly.

"What is 'Nine Dragons'?"

Qin Shi didn't understand.

"Coach Luo said it's nine newly developed drugs. The names are quite difficult to pronounce, like 'Xisilon' and 'Kanglilong,' I don't really remember."

Zhou Ning scratched his head and said cheerfully:

"Old Qin, I just tested my vitality the day before yesterday, and it's already increased by half a point! So I thought I'd tell you and see if you want to get a package together. We can see the results first, and it doesn't cost anything."

Qin Shi felt increasingly uneasy:

"Coach Luo praised your talent, so what exactly is your talent?"

Zhou Ning straightened his chest and uttered three words:

"Drug Resistance!"

He then added:

"They can only do eight needles in three days, but I can do twelve needles every day!"

Damn! My best friend is going to turn into a muscle monster!

Qin Shi's forehead veins bulged.

This wasn't Life Force Development at all, it was more like creating super soldiers!

A hundred needles a day, and everyone can become a Martial God, right?