Asuna Yuuki?

Li Yu left Sister Mi's shop with his newly acquired Tang dao. Looking at his bank balance, now two thousand credits lighter, he couldn't help but start pondering the issue of making money.

No matter which world you are in, you can't get anywhere without money. This blade was a gift from Sister Mi; heaven knows how much it would have cost if he had to pay for it himself.

Therefore, aside from his studies, the most important thing for Li Yu moving forward was to make money.

Relying on a part-time job? Never mind whether he even had the time for that right now, the pittance he would earn would be a drop in the bucket.

So, if he wanted to make real money, he had to find other methods—perhaps starting a side hustle?

Or maybe heading out to hunt the monsters that had strayed into the city to harvest their materials.

Li Yu walked and pondered how to get his hands on more cash; he was currently far too short on funds.

He soon arrived at the commercial district while lost in thought. Seeing he had reached his destination, Li Yu began to shop.

In addition to buying some necessary clothes, Li Yu also picked up some ingredients and seasonings to take back.

The apartment his predecessor rented had a kitchen and natural gas, though the original owner had rarely used them.

For the predecessor, as long as he could fill his stomach, that was enough, so he always ate at nearby fast-food joints for ten credits or so a meal.

But for the current Li Yu, this was naturally intolerable. He knew how to cook, but he didn't like eating out.

Plus, with the Eye of Keigeko, becoming a master chef was incredibly simple, so he decided to buy his own groceries and cook for himself.

By the time he finished buying everything, the sun had set. Looking at his balance, which had dropped by several hundred more, Li Yu felt a sense of helplessness.

At this rate, barring any surprises, his savings might not even last until next month.

So, the matter of making money had to be put on the agenda; it really was a troublesome affair.

Carrying his bags back to his rental, Li Yu set the items down and began preparing dinner.

Placing his phone by the stove, Li Yu looked at his ingredients and began searching for cooking tutorial videos online to start learning.

It had to be said, the boost provided by this talent was truly intoxicating; there was a certain thrill in feeling knowledge flood into his brain.

Moreover, once it was in, it wasn't going anywhere—it was all mastered by Li Yu. Learning while cooking, Li Yu's speed was incredibly fast.

When he finished preparing dinner, he couldn't quite believe he had made it himself, especially since he had only known how to cook a few home-style dishes before.

But the food he had just made was a feast for the eyes, nose, and palate. He felt he could go out and apply for a job as a chef somewhere.

Li Yu took a taste; the flavor was quite excellent, so he immediately picked up his bowl and began to scarf it down.

Perhaps it was because of his martial arts training today, but Li Yu had a massive appetite. He finished everything he had cooked and still felt like he could eat more.

Li Yu now had a clear understanding of his current appetite.

After condensing his internal energy, his appetite had grown as well. In this world, if you don't have money, you might not even be qualified to practice martial arts.

Muttering to himself, Li Yu cleaned up the dishes and picked up the Tang dao to study it carefully.

He didn't know what material the blade was made of; it felt bone-chillingly cold to the touch, far beyond what ordinary steel could compare to.

After fiddling with the Tang dao for a while, Li Yu began using his phone to learn, searching for tutorials on sword techniques online.

Furthermore, Li Yu intended to attempt a special experiment. Before he transmigrated, he had played a game: "If you don't work hard in your youth, your backstep will bring sword qi..."

Could that set of moves be realized in this world? If it could, then Li Yu could also become an Ultimate Ghost Sword Technique user.

While learning basic stances, he recalled the moves used by the character in that game.

Slowly, a rough outline formed in Li Yu's mind. It was possible to execute such moves.

However, Li Yu needed more techniques to support them; only then could he pull off the sequence in his head.

As for how to project sword qi, that was simple: once his internal energy reached the fourth stage and could be released externally, he would be able to do it with ease.

Having figured this out, Li Yu's eyes lit up. This was absolutely fantastic! The Ultimate Ghost Sword Technique in his mind was incredibly cool.

It was powerful in this world, too. Who wouldn't love something both strong and stylish? Just thinking about the future, where he could unleash sword qi and clear maps, made Li Yu feel hyped.

He decided that this would be his path. No matter what, he had to master that set of sword skills.

He, Li Yu, would become the Ultimate Sword Soul of this world! With this thought, Li Yu began devouring various sword techniques online within his apartment.

Whether they were useful or not, he would learn them first. Since he could master anything after one look and fully grasp it after two, Li Yu had nothing to fear.

Could this be considered "getting stronger by watching videos"? Thinking of this, Li Yu couldn't help but laugh out loud.

He watched videos for nearly two hours straight, keeping them at 1.5x speed the entire time. He learned every sword move he could find, and although many were repetitive, Li Yu didn't skip them. As long as someone posted it, Li Yu would watch it. Because of this, in just a few hours, he went from a complete novice to a seasoned expert.

Moreover, Li Yu felt even more confident in his plan, and the sword techniques in his mind became increasingly clear.

Li Yu checked the time, and realizing it was late, he stopped to wash up and rest.

The night passed without incident. The next morning, after waking up, washing, and packing his things, Li Yu headed downstairs, bought breakfast, and set off for school.

Passing by the area where the elderly practiced, Li Yu glanced over, but seeing only things he had already learned, he lost interest.

As he walked to school, Li Yu ate his breakfast. Along the way, he noticed something unusual: there were many more patrol teams on the streets.

Seeing these people searching for something while armed, Li Yu felt a bit puzzled. What had happened? Why were they on such high alert?

Although Li Yu felt a bit puzzled, he had no intention of joining the commotion for the time being, so after a few glances, he continued on his way to school.

When Li Yu arrived at school and reached his new classroom, there were already people inside, and he noticed that there was a new student sitting in the seat behind Kato Megumi.

Seeing that student sitting quietly and reading a book, Li Yu felt a bit subtle inside.

With flaxen long hair and an exquisite face, Li Yu recognized who it was at a single glance: Asuna Yuuki!

I really didn't expect her to be in this world too. Does this mean there are even more people here? And it seems I'm surrounded by wealthy women!!