Full Speed Ahead

The effects of "Filter Charge" could not only shorten the time needed to take a Blood Qi Potion from two days to one, but also completely eliminate all negative effects.

Xu Ziming took out the instruction sheet that had been pinned beneath the five glass bottles in the box and read it carefully, committing every precaution to memory.

"After taking it for the first time, it is recommended that you forge your body continuously for at least four hours to fully absorb the medicinal effects."

It was around seven in the evening. Even four hours of body forging would only take him to eleven.

Still, it was his first time exercising for four straight hours without a break.

After glancing at his [Body Forging Acceleration] trait, Xu Ziming decided to start first and worry about the rest later.

After mentally preparing himself a little, he picked up a Blood Qi Potion and tilted his head back, gulping it all down.

The potion had no strange taste. It was smooth and warm, and after sliding down his throat, it rapidly transformed into a surging current of heat that exploded within him. It first entered his stomach, then rushed toward every part of his body.

"Mm!"

Xu Ziming let out a muffled groan. He felt as though the blood and qi throughout his body were about to boil, while an immense energy he had never experienced before flowed within him.

A faint flush even appeared on the surface of his skin, and the veins that had previously been barely visible rose one by one.

The powerful energy filled him with strength that had nowhere to go.

I can't waste it. I absolutely can't waste it!

The thought instantly filled his mind.

Suppressing the swelling sensation in his body, he assumed the Opening Stance of the Basic Body Forging Method as quickly as possible.

This time, the effect was completely different!

In the past, his blood and qi would only move when he actively mobilized them. Now, they moved on their own as long as he guided them in the right direction.

The entire process had become more than twice as fast.

In other words, he now only needed half an hour to complete one session of the Basic Body Forging Method.

That meant that in four hours, he could practice the Basic Body Forging Method a full eight times.

Adding the two hours in the morning, that made twelve times in a single day!

Xu Ziming completely lost track of time as he practiced, as though he could no longer feel fatigue, crazily cultivating the Basic Body Forging Method.

Supported by the medicinal effects, his body erupted with endless potential, and his mind was unusually exhilarated as well.

Perhaps it was because his blood and qi could move on their own without requiring much mental effort.

His body, which would normally become tired after only two sessions, seemed to have forgotten what fatigue was.

[Today's completed Basic Body Forging Method training sessions: 3]

[Current realm of Basic Body Forging Method: Beginner (1.2%)]

[Today's completed Basic Body Forging Method training sessions: 8]

[Current realm of Basic Body Forging Method: Beginner (2.4%)]

Four hours passed quickly. Xu Ziming felt that even his consciousness was becoming blurry, while his body was as heavy as if he were carrying a hundred pounds. Every turn was incredibly difficult, and only his stubborn willpower kept him standing.

[Basic Body Forging Method training sessions: 12/100]

There were eighty-eight sessions left. He could train twelve times a day.

Just one more week. In one more week, he would be able to permanently solidify this trait. Then he could unlock a slot and equip a new trait!

He panted heavily. The surging medicinal effects within his body had already been completely absorbed, transforming into vast blood and qi that settled inside him.

However, when he turned his attention to his [Life Energy Level], he discovered that it had not increased.

It was still 3.0.

Even so, he could clearly feel that his strength had increased by around ten percent.

His limbs were now filled with power, and his vigorous blood and qi flowed ceaselessly. Although his Life Energy Level remained at 3.0, his blood and qi were far more robust than before.

Xu Ziming carefully sensed it. His current day of training was equivalent to ten days of his previous training.

And there were still two days before the weekly test. He was confident that he could break through before then and raise his Life Energy Level to 3.1.

But he had no time to think further. That deadly hunger rose from his stomach once again.

He immediately pushed open the door and headed for the kitchen, ignoring the sweat covering his body.

"Brother, why do you look..." Xu Zhiyao had just finished washing up and was sprawled on the sofa watching television.

Then her brother suddenly appeared in her field of vision, drenched in sweat, with reddened eyes and clearly defined muscles in his arms.

"Could it be..."

"Is there anything to eat?"

"Oh, oh, you mean food. I thought you meant that kind of food. Hahaha..."

Xu Zhiyao casually opened the refrigerator and took out an unopened bag of beef jerky.

"Here, remember to save some for me... Hey, what are you doing?!"

Before Xu Zhiyao could finish speaking, Xu Ziming had already dumped all the beef jerky into his mouth and began chewing vigorously.

"Sorry, I just finished training and I'm really starving. I'll buy you another bag tomorrow," Xu Ziming said indistinctly through the meat.

Only after eating nearly half a pound of beef jerky did he feel his body recover somewhat.

"Got it. Even though the College Entrance Exam is coming up, you don't need to work this hard, right? Do you want anything else to eat?"

Xu Zhiyao was not the type to fool around. Seeing how hard her brother was working, she could not help feeling a little distressed for him.

"It's fine. Don't worry about your brother. In a little over a hundred days, I'll get into one of the Five Great Spirit Academies for you to see."

"Tch~ You should worry about clearing Pengcheng Martial University's admission line first."

After eating, Xu Ziming did not immediately go to rest. Instead, he returned to his room and resumed reading Martial Way Theory.

To get into one of the Five Great Spirit Academies, he also needed to score above 200 points in the foundational Martial Way theory exam.

He was still a short distance away.

"I'll study until one in the morning, then rest for the day."

Although martial artists were full of energy and could go without resting for a day, he still reserved three hours of sleep for himself every day.

After all, practicing the Martial Way required a proper balance between exertion and rest. Excessive fatigue could also damage the body.

At around twelve, Mother Xu brought him hot milk again. After drinking it, Xu Ziming studied for another hour before going to sleep.

At four in the morning the next day, Xu Ziming woke up right on time.

This time, he did not take a Blood Qi Potion. Instead, he relied on his own efforts to practice the Basic Body Forging Method.

He spread his stance and continued with the [Opening Stance].

His movements remained precise, but the feeling was already different.

The rushing blood and qi within his body were not as turbulent as they had been after taking the Blood Qi Potion last night, but they were still far more condensed than before.

With every movement, his blood and qi circulated with incomparable smoothness. He had not noticed anything while using the potion last night.

Now, he discovered that after reaching beginner level in the Basic Body Forging Method, training really had become much smoother.

Even without the potion, he could still complete one training session every half hour.

It was just that after two hours, his mind became somewhat fatigued, leaving him unable to continue.

After two hours of training, his cultivation had reached:

[Basic Body Forging Method: Beginner (3.6%), 16/100]

"Ziming, stop training and come eat breakfast."

It was six o'clock, and Mother Xu's voice rang out right on schedule.