Gal Martial Saint

Gu Chengming stared at the string of psychological descriptions on the system interface, completely dumbfounded.

"..."

Was this Cultivation Method's personality a bit too divine?

The key was, although its thought process was entirely wrong, the conclusion... it actually seemed to have guessed half of it correctly?

After all, Gu Chengming did rely on increasing Affinity to become stronger.

[Hundred Bones Affinity +5]

[Current Affinity: 10/Stranger]

Gu Chengming: "..."

Damn it, you're a Strength Faction member after all!

Is the rabbit head controlling the big head?

Immediately after, a cacophony of noise suddenly sounded in his mind.

It was the eager inner voice transmission of Hundred Bones.

[Hundred Bones attempts to attract your attention]

[Hundred Bones begins to promote its advantages]

[The path of body refinement has those who are fierce and unmatched, using strength to shake mountains; and those who are supple and enduring, using skill to deflect immense force. These are all inferior methods.]

[However, my path, Hundred Bones, does not cling to brute strength in external appearance or skin, nor does it merely stop at the flexibility of Meridians and connective tissues.]

[Its profound mystery is hidden deep within the Hundred Bones, where sinews and bones resonate, seeking the resonance of form and spirit, drawing the rhythm of heaven and earth into one's own supreme realm.]

[Upon reaching great accomplishment, the body becomes like a great bell, and with a single tremor, all methods are repelled, all evils retreat. This is the path to the Heavenly Dao!]

It was like a salesperson eager to hawk their wares, frantically listing its advantages, trying to pique Gu Chengming's interest and increase his "Affinity" for it.

Gu Chengming found it amusing listening to this barrage of sales pitches.

However... this seemed like a good opportunity to strategize?

Since you're being so proactive, I won't be polite.

Thus, he put away his Wooden Sword, sat down cross-legged, and assumed the cultivation posture for Hundred Bones.

Due to the previous five points of Affinity gained from Hundred Bones, Gu Chengming was surprised to find that his understanding of this Cultivation Method seemed to have deepened.

The previously obscure Meridians' circulation routes had now become clear.

The Qi and Blood within his body circulated much more smoothly than before. Although the tearing pain was still present, it had lessened considerably.

The cultivation process was exceptionally smooth.

However, this scene appeared differently in the eyes of Hundred Bones.

[Hundred Bones is ecstatic!]

[It felt it! That smoothness, that compatibility... This kid's cultivation speed is clearly much faster than when he first started!]

[As expected, as long as his Affinity towards it increases, his cultivation speed will receive a massive boost!]

[Hundred Bones thought: So this is its Golden Finger?]

Precisely because of this, amidst the ecstasy of self-persuasion, Hundred Bones's Affinity increased again.

[Hundred Bones Affinity +3]

[Hundred Bones Affinity +2]

As the Affinity rose, Gu Chengming felt his cultivation becoming even more effortless.

The Resonant Qi within his body circulated faster, and the efficiency of tempering his bones also improved.

This, in turn, further validated Hundred Bones's misunderstanding.

[Hundred Bones Affinity +5]

And so, a bizarre positive feedback loop was established.

The more Gu Chengming cultivated Hundred Bones, the more Hundred Bones believed it was due to the effects of increased Affinity, thus its Affinity grew even higher.

The higher Hundred Bones's Affinity, the more feedback and bonuses it gave Gu Chengming, and the faster Gu Chengming's cultivation progressed.

The faster Gu Chengming cultivated, the more convinced Hundred Bones became of its theory, and its Affinity grew even more joyfully.

After just one hour of cultivation, Gu Chengming opened his eyes and looked at the System Panel.

[Hundred Bones Affinity: 20/Stranger]

It's... twenty already?

This is too easy to raise!

[Hundred Bones thought: After all these years, it will finally become a peerless Cultivation Method]

[So, its Hundred Bones life is not inferior to any other Cultivation Method]

[Gu Chengming, break through for me!]

Seeing this, Gu Chengming finally couldn't hold back, realizing where that strange sense of familiarity came from.

Damn, where did this novel protagonist come from?

Fuck, how am I supposed to capture this kind of character? Gala Ge Mu never taught me this!

PS: This chapter is 4000 characters, two chapters in one!

I saw many people in the comment section asking why Gala Ge Mu didn't have any options...

This is actually content for later. Regarding options, there are many quite amusing plot points that will be added only after the Affinity for Clear Heart Art changes again.

I won't spoil any more. This book has a very complete concept, so it won't run out of ideas quickly. At least the plot for the first million characters is guaranteed!

Another chapter will be released around twelve o'clock.

Chapter 24: Chapter Twenty-Three - This running gag isn't over yet, is it?

To be honest, this kind of "left foot stepping on the right foot" spiraling cultivation is terrifyingly efficient.

At least Gu Chengming could clearly feel that the improvement in his Constitution was by no means small.

In this world, attributes are not simple "Attack Power" or "Defense Power" data.

It is an extremely complex system where pulling one thread moves the whole tapestry.

For example, "Strength" not only determines how much damage you can deal with a punch, but also how heavy a weapon you can wield, and even affects the entry requirements for certain heavy-attribute cultivation techniques.

For example, "Agility" is not only related to dodge probability, but also affects the speed of attacks, the flexibility of movement, and even the success rate of certain spells that require fine manipulation.

But without a doubt, the "Constitution" attribute is strongly tied to "HP" and "Survivability."

The most direct feeling Gu Chengming had now was that he had become more durable.

Before, when practicing Hundred Bones, he would definitely be sore all over the next morning, as if he had been beaten up with a sack.

Now?

He was still full of energy the next day. This was the benefit of improved Constitution.

And while he was engrossed in Hundred Bones, the other targets naturally had their reactions.

[Huiyuan Sword Art is a bit jealous.]

[It watches you spend a lot of time pampering that newly arrived cultivation technique every day, and it feels sour.]

[But it's an understanding cultivation technique. It knows your current body is too fragile and you ultimately need to practice Body Refining Techniques to strengthen yourself. Only when your body is strong can you wield it better.]

[So, it doesn't blame you.]

As for the other one...

[The Clear Heart Art finds it quite interesting, but compared to your cultivation progress, it cares more about another matter.]

[It strongly demands updates! When will you finish writing the third part of your storybook?]

And so, the days passed in a strange yet harmonious atmosphere.

However, the good times didn't last.

Because after Hundred Bones's Affinity reached 20 points, it refused to budge.

Gu Chengming was a little anxious.

Gu Chengming felt a bit guilty about a Target with no "experience."

Little did he know, at this very moment, someone was even more anxious than him.

That someone was Hundred Bones itself.

[Hundred Bones was anxiously pacing in circles.]

[Why isn't it increasing anymore? Why has this Kid's cultivation speed stopped increasing?]

[Hundred Bones looked at your stagnant cultivation speed, feeling extremely flustered.]

Gu Chengming was speechless.

Who exactly was trying to conquer whom here?

Until one day, Gu Chengming once again used that precious bottle of Spirit Rhinoceros Bone Quenching Dew to aid his cultivation.

The medicinal power entered his body, and golden light flowed.

Under the boost of that immense medicinal power, Gu Chengming's cultivation speed instantly soared, and that long-lost feeling returned.

And at this very moment, the system notification finally sounded again.

[Hundred Bones Affinity +2]

[Current Affinity: 22]

Gu Chengming almost burst out laughing.

It wasn't that desperate, was it?

So, you weren't looking at whether I had feelings for you, but whether I had spent money?

Only when you take medicine and your speed increases will you be willing to raise your Affinity?

However, what Gu Chengming didn't know was that this time, Hundred Bones had misunderstood again.

[Hundred Bones looked at the suddenly soaring cultivation speed and breathed a sigh of relief, thinking, "So that's how it is."]

[So your Affinity decreased before because... you disliked it for being too slow!]

[Only when using external forces like Spiritual medicine can you feel that ultimate Sense of leveling up, and your "Affinity" for it will rebound.]

[It felt a wave of shame.]

[As a top-tier Body Refining Technique, it had actually fallen to the point where it needed to rely on taking medicine to keep the Disciple's heart, this was simply a great humiliation!]

[It wanted to prove that even without medicine, it could make you feel good!]

Thus, in the following days, Gu Chengming found that Hundred Bones had become exceptionally "Attentive".

Every time he started cultivating, without him needing to deliberately guide it, the Resonant Qi within his body would automatically and consciously circulate along the Optimal route.

Even at some Obscure and difficult bottlenecks, there would be an invisible force helping him break through the obstacles.

That feeling was like playing a game with a Fully automatic idle script, and it was an Intelligent optimized version at that.

Gu Chengming was quite speechless about this.

Big brother, why are you trying so hard? Why don't you increase your Affinity!

If you only do the work and don't increase your Affinity, I'll feel uneasy!

It was in this kind of Stumbling, mutually misunderstanding, yet inexplicably mutually promoting, Weird cultivation process.

Time quietly passed.

One afternoon.

The sun was just right, and the breeze was gentle.

Gu Chengming had just finished a round of Hundred Bones cultivation and was about to get up to retrieve that Wooden Sword.