One Month Later

A moment later, the car's speed stabilized at 150 km/h.

Jiang Ye waited patiently.

However, after waiting for a few minutes, he still hadn't received a System prompt.

Is it not working? Jiang Ye pondered.

Was it because the speed wasn't high enough?

Or was this method unable to exploit a bug?

"Driver, can we go any faster?" Jiang Ye asked.

"Any faster and we'll take off!"

The driver said this, but he still stomped on the accelerator, and the speed increased again.

The entire car vibrated, giving a faint sense of floating.

At this point, the car's speed had reached 160 km/h!

Jiang Ye waited patiently for another ten minutes.

But he still didn't receive a System prompt.

Is this method really unable to exploit a bug? Jiang Ye felt a little disappointed.

Just as he was feeling disappointed, the next second, several System messages suddenly popped up.

[Detected Host reaching Starry Sky Martial Artist standard with Martial Arts Grandmaster level speed, and maintaining it for a period of time.]
[Title Unlocked: Gale Step]
[Reward: Instantaneous Speed +100%, can be actively triggered, lasts 30s, 3-minute cooldown]

"It actually took this long to trigger the achievement?"

Jiang Ye marveled inwardly, "This System is really not that smart, it takes so long to detect things."

He was used to it.

This System always managed to come up with new tricks when he wasn't paying attention.

Jiang Ye shook his head and looked at the reward this time.

"Gale Step? Actively triggered?" He was immediately delighted.

Actively triggered meant this was a growth-type reward.

In other words, the 100% speed increase would increase along with his base speed!

"Starry Sky Martial Artist?"

At this moment, Jiang Ye noticed a special term.

"According to the System's realm classification, the realm after Martial Arts Grandmaster is Starry Sky Martial Artist?"

"It seems Starry Sky Martial Artist is equivalent to the 'First Break' level in reality."

Merely perfecting a cultivation method wouldn't allow one to reach a speed of 160 km/h.

Only by breaking through the limitations of life and entering the First Break as a Starry Sky Martial Artist could one achieve this.

"Driver, let's go back." Jiang Ye called out.

For him, this journey had been a complete success.

After returning to the residential complex, Jiang Ye immediately tested his newly acquired ability.

"Gale Step!"

He silently chanted in his mind.

Instantly, Jiang Ye's figure turned into an afterimage, suddenly charging forward.

"So fast!"

Jiang Ye was startled. This speed almost exceeded his control.

This was because if one's physical body realm didn't keep up with the speed, it would create an illusion of losing control.

The first time would always be very uncomfortable.

Fortunately, after experiencing it for a while, Jiang Ye slowly gained control of this speed.

"Too fast!"

"What a shame, it only lasts for 30 seconds."

Jiang Ye thought to himself, "However, if used in actual combat, it's more than enough. A sudden doubling of speed would make it very difficult for an opponent to react."

After completing the test, Jiang Ye returned home, completely satisfied.

"The plan was indeed feasible."

"There might be even more places to exploit bugs."

Jiang Ye thought of many ideas.

For example, using a telescope to observe objects tens of kilometers away might unlock a vision achievement.

Or perhaps wearing a bulletproof vest to increase his armor and defense.

But these all required a significant amount of money.

For a telescope, he'd need to buy a high-end one.

It needed to not only have sufficient range but also be clear and have a wide field of view. Otherwise, knowing the System's nature, it might not even unlock the achievement.

Meeting these requirements would cost at least ten thousand yuan to start.

Let alone the bulletproof vest; he currently didn't have the financial means for that.

"Exploiting bugs like this is indeed satisfying, but it's too expensive. Isn't there a simpler and cheaper way?"

Jiang Ye pondered.

Unfortunately, he couldn't think of one for the time being.

"Xiao Ye!"

Just then, his adoptive father, Jiang Dahai's, voice came from outside the door.

"Coming," Jiang Ye said as he walked out.

"Look what I brought back!" Jiang Dahai laughed. "Tiger Gallbladder! I finally managed to buy it!"

He placed a black iron box on the table.

Opening the box, he saw a piece of dark golden meat lying inside, preserved in potent wine, and a strong smell of blood wafted out.

"It's Tiger Gallbladder," Jiang Ye said, also a little surprised.

Tiger Gallbladder was more than five times the price of Leopard Gallbladder, and its enhancement effect far surpassed that of Leopard Gallbladder.

He had wanted to try it for a long time but had never managed to buy it.

Half an hour later, Jiang Ye sat down at the dining table.

In his bowl was a large serving of golden-thin slices, glistening and moist. Each slice was crystal clear, like pale golden amber, emitting a rich meaty aroma.

Beside it was a bowl of strong liquor.

"Strong liquor with Tiger Gallbladder, one mouthful is equivalent to a year of cultivation!"

This was, of course, an exaggeration. No matter how potent a Martial Arts ingredient was, it couldn't replace a year of cultivation.

But it still indicated its significant effect.

Jiang Ye eagerly began to devour it.

Beside him, Jiang Ting watched with longing. However, she knew this was for Jiang Ye's Martial Arts cultivation, and she couldn't compete with her brother.

Ten minutes later.

Jiang Ye cleared the table and hurried back to his room to begin cultivating.

As soon as he started cultivating, he immediately felt something unusual.

"All my pores have opened, expelling impurities."

"A fierce energy is circulating through my meridians. It feels like my Conception and Governing vessels have been unblocked."

An unprecedented sense of clarity washed over him.

Jiang Ye didn't dare to delay and quickly began refining this energy.

One hour.

Three hours.

Five hours.

In the blink of an eye, more than ten hours passed.

During this time, Jiang Ye didn't feel tired or hungry at all. Instead, he felt more energetic the more he cultivated.

It wasn't until more than ten hours later that he finally felt a slight sense of exhaustion.

But Jiang Ye still didn't stop cultivating, continuing to refine the remaining energy in his body until it was completely depleted.

A full day passed.

Jiang Ye opened his eyes and looked at his status panel.

[Cultivation Method]

Star Martial Cultivation Method: Great Accomplishment (21% → 26%)

"Comfortable,"

Jiang Ye sighed inwardly. For the past few days, his progress had been less than 1% per day.

After consuming the Tiger Gallbladder, the effect was more than five times that of the Leopard Gallbladder.

"I can eat Tiger Gallbladder for several more days. I'll maintain this rate of progress for the next few days."

"Before the end of the month, I'll at least reach 40%!"

Jiang Ye was suddenly filled with hope for the future.

He glanced at the time.

"Huh? It's time for dinner again. I'll go eat first, then come back to cultivate."

Jiang Ye got up and walked out the door.

Time flew by.

In the blink of an eye, it was early August.

In the room, Jiang Ye finished the last move of the Star Martial Cultivation Method and slowly concluded his practice.

A sweet female voice came from the communication watch on the table: "Not bad, your practice has very few mistakes compared to before."

"Thank you for your concern, Teacher."

Jiang Ye walked over and picked up the watch.

Over the past month, he had often video-called Chen Zilu using the communication watch, actively seeking guidance.

After he passed the first level assessment of the Martial Arts Heavenly Ladder, he had already gained a 10% permanent Comprehension Boost.

Combined with the 30% Comprehension Boost from 'Friend of the Ancestor'.

Jiang Ye had benefited greatly from Chen Zilu every day.

From the watch, Chen Zilu smiled and said, "Tomorrow is the trial assessment, remember to be at school on time."

"Mhm, mhm."

"Rest today, don't get too tired."

Chen Zilu's voice was clear and crisp, "Diligence isn't about a single moment. You've already worked hard enough. Relaxing before the exam is also very important."

"Okay." Jiang Ye nodded.

After hanging up, Jiang Ye sat back on the edge of the bed and took a deep breath.

"A month of arduous training, and it's finally time to see the results."

Jiang Ye also attached great importance to and looked forward to tomorrow's trial.

He silently looked at his status panel.

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