Trying to Pull Rank on Me?

As soon as I entered the Martial Arts Student Department Store, two female greeters bowed and said, "Welcome!"

Chen Lie walked straight into the store's lobby and began searching for the martial arts resources he urgently needed at this stage.

After walking around the hall, Chen Lie still couldn't find anything he wanted.

Most of them are Spirit Medicine that are around fifty years old, First-Order Exotic Beast Meat, Energy Potion, and high-grade tonics.

He couldn't help but frown.

These readily available martial arts resources are hardly enough for him.

At this moment, a receptionist walked up to Chen Lie.

"Hello sir, is there anything I can help you with?"

Chen Lie looked up at the receptionist and said, "Do you have any martial arts resources here that can be used by Martial Arts Student with Blood Qi Value approaching four digits to enhance their Qi and Blood?"

"Martial arts resources were used to maintain Blood Qi Value approaching four digits?"

The receptionist was taken aback and couldn't help but look at Chen Lie with suspicion in her heart.

Could the young man before me be a martial arts genius with a Blood Qi Value approaching four digits?

But martial arts geniuses at that level should all have their own channels for acquiring resources; otherwise, it would be absolutely impossible for them to have such high levels of Blood Qi Value.

If they had access to resources, why would they ask at the Martial Arts Student Department Store?

The receptionist replied, "I'm sorry, sir, our store only has the martial arts resources needed by Martial Arts Student with a maximum of around two hundred units of Blood Qi Value."

As for the cultivation resources used by martial arts geniuses with near-four-digit Blood Qi Value, as you mentioned, they are probably not available on the market.

"No?"

Chen Lie frowned, but this was within his expectations. He then said, "Then take me to see those martial arts resources that can maximize the improvement of Blood Qi Value."

"Okay, please follow me."

The receptionist nodded and led Chen Lie upstairs.

"The second floor of the store is mostly Spirit Medicine that are nearly a hundred years old. These Spirit Medicine need to be purchased in advance."

Yesterday, ten Spirit Medicine arrived at our store, nine of which were pre-ordered by students' parents.

"We only have one 90-year-old Blood Bodhi left, priced at 980,000 Star Dollar. Do you want it?"

As soon as Chen Lie went up to the second floor, he saw the Spirit Medicine separated by crystal glass.

He asked, "How effective is this Blood Bodhi?"

The receptionist replied, "The 1990-year-old Blood Bodhi, after being made into Spirit Medicine Meal, is consumed in several portions, and after a few days of training..."

It can increase your Blood Qi Value by approximately 30 units.

Of course, I can't be sure about this. The reason I say this is that most Martial Arts Student who use 90-year-old Blood Bodhi can achieve such a significant increase in their Qi and Blood.

"Alright, I'll take this 1990 Blood Bodhi," Chen Lie said.

"Okay, is there anything else you need?" the receptionist asked again.

Chen Lie thought for a moment and asked, "What else do you have here that can be used in conjunction with Spirit Medicine to increase qi and blood?"

"If you urgently need to increase your Blood Qi Value, then I recommend that you purchase a Blood Qi Powder. One bottle of Blood Qi Powder costs 20,000 Star Dollar and can increase your Blood Qi Value by approximately 1 unit."

However, excessive use of Blood Qi Powder can lead to drug tolerance. The first use of Blood Qi Powder can increase Qi and Blood by 1 unit; the second use...

It can only increase Qi and Blood by a little over 0.9.

After accumulating ten bottles of medication, the body's tolerance reaches a critical point; subsequent use will reduce the increase in Blood Qi Value to below 0.6 calories.

Upon hearing this, Chen Lie immediately said, "In that case, give me ten doses of Blood Qi Powder."

"Okay, sir, we'll pack it up for you right away. Please come this way to pay."

As they spoke, the receptionist and Chen Lie went downstairs to the front desk of the store lobby.

Chen Lie simply took out his Free Star Dollar Card and swiped it to pay the bill.

1.18 million Star Dollar were just spent like that.

The receptionist took a 1990-year-old Blood Bodhi tree and ten doses of Blood Qi Powder, which had been packaged by the staff, and handed them to Chen Lie.

"Sir, here are your purchased items."

Chen Lie accepted the martial arts resources, then turned and walked out of the Martial Arts Student shop.

"Please take care, sir. Welcome to visit again."

The receptionist bowed to Chen Lie.

After leaving the house, Chen Lie went directly to the bus stop in Martial Artist Market to catch the Flying Bus.

Looking at the resources he had purchased, Chen Lie felt somewhat helpless.

The martial arts resources currently available on the market will soon be insufficient to meet his needs.

However, he has no access to those rare martial arts resources for the time being.

Therefore, Chen Lie decided that he had to participate in the Martial Arts Grand Competition held by the school.

He was determined to win the prize for first place in the competition: twenty catties of Tier 2 Exotic Beast meat, a rare Martial Dao Rare Treasure, and ten million Star Dollar as Martial Arts Incentive Fund.

After boarding the Flying Bus, Chen Lie arrived at the Dongchuan Martial Arts Hall and found a Personal Training Room.

Upon entering the Cultivation Room, Chen Lie immediately opened the packaging of the martial arts resources. He first drank ten bottles of Blood Qi Powder in succession, and then he ate the 90-year-old Blood Bodhi raw.

Immediately, Chen Lie sat down cross-legged and Blood Qi Circulation Method within the <Flood Dragon Rebirth Technique>.

The energy generated by the cultivation resources was quickly absorbed by Chen Lie's cells.

About half an hour later, the energy that had spread from Chen Lie's abdomen to his limbs and bones was completely devoured.

He stopped circulating his qi and blood in the <Flood Dragon Rebirth Technique>, stood up, and walked out of the Cultivation Room.

The first and second floors of the Martial Arts Hall are training grounds for Martial Arts Student with low Blood Qi Value.

Chen Lie left his Personal Training Room and went to a Blood Essence Detector. He then entered the cabin and began scanning his blood and qi.

A beam of blue light swept across Chen Lie's head, and the Blood Essence Detector began to announce the test results.

"Beep, test complete. Blood Qi Value: 143.01 calories."

The door to the Blood Essence Detector opened, and Chen Lie stepped out.

"Five catties of Tier 2 Exotic Beast meat, ten Energy Potion, a 90-year-old Spirit Medicine, and ten bottles of Blood Qi Powder, and it only increased my Blood Qi Value by twenty calories."

Chen Lie turned to look at the readings on the Blood Essence Detector, his brows furrowing.

"If these resources were purchased with money alone, they would cost nearly two million Star Dollar."

Even if Divine Sense Master make money quickly, future martial arts resources will be difficult to secure.

This is how martial arts secrets work when you reach the Blood-Qi Stage. You no longer need to worry about Strength Value. However, with the same resources, others can increase their Qi and Blood by 20 units, while he might only increase it by about 10 units.

"With my current energy and vitality, I should be able to rank in the top 20 of the Elite Student Top 100 Ranking, right?"

But none of that matters. With my combat experience and Mental Power attacks, taking first place in the School Martial Competition will be a piece of cake.

Moreover

Chen Lie arrived at the Blood Essence Detector next to the Strength Detector.

He swung his fist and punched the target of the Strength Detector repeatedly.

With a "boom," the screen on the Strength Detector displayed the values.

"727.12 jun."

Chen Lie took a step back. "With such a high strength multiplier, even without relying on Mental Power attacks and without any combat experience, I'm already no weaker than Martial Arts Student with over two hundred calories of Blood Qi Value."

He absolutely had to win first place in the School Martial Competition. Putting everything else aside, he didn't want to miss out on the generous rewards for first place.

He also aims to rank among the top in the upcoming Genius Training Camp, until he enters the so-called Provincial Youth Genius Group and wins the title of provincial martial arts champion.

Only in this way can he enjoy the preferential treatment of martial arts resources throughout the province and reach the Ultimate Realm the Blood-Qi Stage.

At that moment, a clear and melodious voice rang out behind Chen Lie.

"Oh? Brother, you're training at the Martial Arts Hall too?"

Chen Lie turned around and saw Chen Xingyao walking towards him with a smile.

Behind Chen Xingyao were several girls her age.

Chen Lie saw Chen Xingyao and hummed in response.

"Huh? Which top student just tested their Strength Value here?"

"With 727 jun of strength, your Blood Qi Value must be at least 230 calories, right?"

Chen Xingyao stepped forward and saw the test values on the Strength Detector, which puzzled him.

However, a girl behind her immediately interrupted her.

"Chen Xingyao, so you have an older brother? How come you've never mentioned him?"

Another girl said, "I did see him at the Martial Arts Hall, but Xingyao said that my brother was in the Ordinary Class and his Blood Qi Value didn't seem very high."

"It seems that's true."

Chen Xingyao's face flushed red as she explained, "Don't talk nonsense! When did I ever say my brother was in Ordinary Class? He's Elite Student!"

At this moment, a girl whose appearance stood out from the rest of the group stepped forward.

"I can attest that Xingyao's brother is a highly capable Elite Student."

Even my sister, a top student on the Elite Student Top 100 Ranking Elite Student, is ashamed of herself compared to her!

"Really? It's that amazing?" a group of girls exclaimed in surprise.

"Of course!"

The beautiful and outstanding girl approached Chen Lie and greeted Chen Lie in a clear, cheerful voice, "Hello, senior."

"Hmm." Chen Lie nodded.

The girl who greeted him was none other than Li Xianyu, whom he had instructed in martial arts for two days.

Chen Xingyao looked at Li Xianyu with suspicion.

Last time at the Martial Arts Hall, she thought Li Xianyu wanted to expose her brother's incompetence in order to undermine her, but now it seems that's not the case.

Is something wrong with her and her brother?

Chen Lie looked at his sister and said, "I'm leaving the Martial Arts Hall. Do you still want to continue training?"

"Okay!" Chen Xingyao nodded. "I made plans with my classmates to practice a little longer."

Chen Liedao, "Then I'll be going now."

"Okay, goodbye, brother!"

Watching Chen Xingyao wave goodbye to Chen Lie with a big smile, Li Xianyu couldn't help but feel a lot of questions.

What happened? Didn't Chen Xingyao have a bad relationship with her brother?

Could this be an illusion?

After watching her brother go downstairs, Chen Xingyao turned around and beckoned to Li Xianyu with her finger, signaling her to come over.

Li Xianyu walked towards Chen Xingyao curiously and asked, "Yaoyao, is something wrong?"

Chen Xingyao put her arm around Li Xianyu's neck, and the two walked away from the other girls.

"I'm asking you, do you know my brother?"

"Of course I know him!" Li Xianyu said innocently.

"Stop talking nonsense. Can't you tell what my question is? I want to ask if there's something going on between the two of you?"

Could it be that you know I've also mastered a martial art, and you feel you can't surpass me in martial arts, so you want to be superior to me in terms of seniority?

"You want me to call you sister-in-law?" Chen Xingyao questioned.

"What nonsense are you talking about!"

Li Xianyu blushed at Chen Xingyao's discussion of seniority and quickly explained, "Senior is a martial arts senior I greatly respect. I was just asking if you might have that kind of thought?"

"Very respectful? How much respect?"

Chen Xingyao stared at Li Xianyu, his eyes narrowing into crescent moons.

"To be honest with you, the Cloud Smoke Steps I've mastered was taught to me by your senior, your brother. Understand?"

Li Xianyu responded irritably.

"My brother taught you that? What right does he have to teach you that?"

Chen Xingyao suddenly remembered that her brother was actually a Divine Sense Master.

If Divine Sense Master is so powerful, teaching someone a martial art should be a piece of cake, right?

But why teach it to a stranger instead of his own sister?

Li Xianyu said, "I don't know, but my senior charged me 100,000 Star Dollar to teach me martial arts."

"Oh, you already paid. Never mind then."

Chen Xingyao thought to himself, even if he accepted 100,000 Star Dollar from Li Xianyu, Li Xianyu would still be the one who made the big mistake.

Because she also knew that if she wanted to learn a martial art, the martial arts instruction course at the Martial Arts Hall would cost tens of thousands of Star Dollar, and there was still a high probability that the instructor would not be able to teach her.

In comparison, Li Xianyu only spent 100,000 Star Dollar to learn a C-Rank Martial Art, which was indeed a bargain for her.

"Hey Yaoyao, I have a question for you. Last time at the Martial Arts Hall, I noticed that your relationship with your senior was really bad. How come it's suddenly changed now?" Li Xianyu asked.

"It's normal for siblings to bicker and make up. You don't have a brother, so you wouldn't know anyway."

After saying that, Chen Xingyao ignored Li Xianyu and joined her classmates in their exercise session.

Li Xianyu was taken aback. She didn't have a brother, but she did have a sister.

Why don't she and her sister ever argue and make up?

Meanwhile, Chen Lie returned home by Flying Bus.

On the way, he picked up his Communicator and checked the school's official WeChat account again for the Martial Arts Competition announcement.

As soon as you open the Green Bubble, a "ding-dong" Green Bubble notification sound comes out.

Chen Lie scrolled past the messages, glanced at the School Martial Competition information again, and then returned to his friends page.

He clicked on the first friend's profile.

Wei: Thank you, Mr. Chen Lie, for helping me correct my Sea of Consciousness that day. I also thank you for your Mental Power Treasure, which has elevated my Mental Power to a new level.

Chen Lie replied, "No need to thank me, it's an equal exchange, each getting what they need."

As soon as Chen Lie sent the message, he received a reply instantly.

Wei: "I got a great deal by exchanging seven Martial Dao Rare Treasure for a Mental Power Treasure. I wonder if your sister still likes the little gift I gave her last time?"

I'm so sorry, I didn't know you had a sister, and I never expected to run into her. I didn't have any cigarettes on me at the time, so I just gave her a small gift.

I hope you won't find it offensive.

Chen Lie: "The item is quite valuable; no one will complain about it."

Wei: "I'm glad your sister is happy. If you ever come to Cloud River Province again, please let me know, and I will do my best to be a good host."

There's one more thing. The Blue Star Divine Sense Master Association contacted me and my sister Shen Feixue a couple of days ago, asking us to keep your secret.

Actually, I broke through to the Ultimate Realm during the Blood-Qi Stage, and I am also under the protection of the Blue Star Potential Genius Protection Bureau, so I am quite aware of all of this.

After the Blue Star Divine Sense Master Association issued a gag order, your information should no longer be leaked.