The Earth Grade Technique was secured.
The shortcoming in his Movement Technique had also been remedied.
"Next, I'll raise another technique to Elite Grade!"
Su Zhan headed straight to the elite section on the second floor and found the Gilded Body that Jade Body had mentioned.
Sanyu: "Yes, yes, yes, Boss, that's the one!"
When Sanyu saw Su Zhan take it from the bookshelf, it became exceptionally excited.
It was clear just how desperately it wanted to devour this technique.
"Ding! Jade Body wishes to devour the technique Gilded Body. Allow?"
Su Zhan: "Don't rush. This is someone else's collected technique. If you swallow it and make it disappear, I won't be able to explain myself."
"I'll report it first."
Holding the technique, Su Zhan headed straight down to the first floor.
The Lin family personnel in charge of the technique repository knew that Su Zhan was someone the family head greatly valued. Upon hearing that he wished to take this technique, they immediately said warmly and respectfully, "Mr. Su, we have backup copies of every technique here. Please feel free to take it."
"Alright, thank you."
"Take care, Mr. Su. Whenever you need anything, you may visit the technique repository at any time. We shall await your honored presence!"
As Su Zhan strode away, he had already decisively issued permission in his mind.
The next second.
Light suddenly bloomed from Sanyu's avatar.
It entered the exact same state as Nine Heavens Thunder Fire Saber... except lightning flickered around Nine Heavens Thunder Fire Saber, while Sanyu radiated even more resplendent golden light.
A moment later.
"Ding! Congratulations, evolution successful! Jade Body has successfully evolved into Gilded Jade Body. Grade: Elite Grade!"
"Ding! Since Gilded Jade Body has been raised to Elite Grade, its original realm has dropped to Intermediate Grade, its original Cultivation Multiplier has dropped to 133.67 times! The original [Technique Avatar - Second Stage] remains unchanged!"
As the system notifications rang out, a flood of brand-new information surged in.
At the same time, every part of Su Zhan's body underwent violent changes!
This was different from Nine Heavens Thunder Fire Saber.
When a weapon technique advanced, it brought technique and proficiency.
But when a Body Tempering Technique advanced, it brought the most direct changes to the body!
His skin not only possessed a jade-like luster, but also glimmered with a trace of golden radiance.
His flesh, blood, and bones became denser as well. His bones in particular had already taken on a faint dark-golden hue... clearly beginning to transform toward gilded gold.
"This upgrade is incredible!"
Su Zhan delightedly felt the changes within his body.
It had only risen to Elite Grade, yet his physique and defense had both received enormous boosts!
It was no exaggeration to say.
Even if he stood before that Advanced Martial Artist and let the man slash at him now, the man would be unable to inflict much harm on Su Zhan!
And that was not all.
"According to the description in that information."
"My blood consumption has decreased by around 10%, while my blood recovery has sped up by at least 10%... an Elite Grade Body Tempering Technique truly is extraordinary!"
At Beginner Grade, it could at most strengthen the body's defensive capabilities.
But at Elite Grade, aside from greatly enhancing the body's defense, it also brought significant improvements to his blood and vitality!
This meant that from now on, Su Zhan would consume less blood and vitality when using moves, while recovering it faster after expending it.
The gains from one decrease and one increase were absolutely substantial.
On this point alone, his combat endurance was far more ferocious than anyone else's!
Blood Consumption: "Congratulations, Third Brother, on successfully stepping across the threshold of Elite Grade!"
Nine Heavens Thunder Fire Saber: "Congratulations indeed. Third Brother, now you can experience the exhilaration I spoke of, right?"
Sanyu: "Wonderful! Truly wonderful beyond words! If only I could do it once more!"
Frenzy Blood: "Wishful thinking!"
Universe Wind Thunder Concealment: "What's going on? A Beginner Grade technique actually rose to Elite Grade?"
Blood Consumption: "That's right. As long as there's a technique compatible with you, you can upgrade after devouring it!"
Sanyu: "Hehe, didn't know that, did you? That's the benefit of following our Boss!"
Universe Wind Thunder Concealment: "If I advance again, I'll reach Heaven Grade... Can I really reach Heaven Grade?"
Nine Heavens Thunder Fire Saber: "As long as you have a Heaven Grade Technique you want to devour, swallow it and you'll definitely rise to Heaven Grade... of course, that depends on whether you get the chance to encounter one."
Frenzy Blood: "There's no need to doubt it. Two Beginner Grade techniques in this group have already risen to Elite Grade. I'm also waiting for an opportunity to reach Earth Grade."
Su Zhan: "Don't worry. When you encounter a technique you especially want to devour, tell me. Getting you to Heaven Grade won't be a problem!"
Universe Wind Thunder Concealment: "Really...?"
Clearly, she still had some doubts. This was simply too outrageous, far beyond the bounds of her understanding... and besides, she had only joined the group not long ago, so she needed time to digest it.
Su Zhan had the techniques explain it properly to her.
He himself went straight to see his parents and spend some quality time with them.
"He came out in only half an hour?"
"And he took an Elite Grade Body Tempering Technique?"
Upon receiving the news, Lin Fanlong was utterly baffled.
Hadn't Su Zhan clearly been interested in Earth Grade Techniques?
Why had he ultimately taken an Elite Grade Technique instead?
And it was the Gilded Body Body Tempering Technique, which was not particularly rare... what exactly was Su Zhan planning?
Could it be that he had truly listened to his advice, so he had even passed on an Earth Grade Technique and selected the easier-to-master Elite Grade one?
"Father, Su Zhan has arrived."
At that moment, Lin Baitian's voice sounded from outside the door.
"Come in."
Su Zhan and Lin Baitian stepped inside.
It was obvious that Su Zhan wore a broad smile, clearly indicating something good had happened.
"Little Zhan, you made a wager with Bai Tian that you would become a Martial Artist within a month... Now that you've met the target ahead of schedule, consider these rewards my meeting gift. Accept them."
Lin Fanlong directly tossed over a Space Ring, which Su Zhan caught with one hand.
That was right.
This was the reason for the smile on his face... the benefits given by the Lin family!
As an investment target, as a seedling the Lin family favored, as a monstrous genius comparable to the Four Greats... now that Su Zhan had personally come calling, how could the Lin family possibly offer no gesture at all?
"Holy shit!"
Su Zhan gave it a casual sweep.
His pupils immediately widened involuntarily.
He had struck it rich.
This time, he had truly struck it rich!
Gold Coins, 10,000.
Naturally, that was not much to Su Zhan at present—he could earn it in ten days... but for a Beginner Martial Artist, it was simply an enormous sum. Based on his father Su Jianguo's salary, it would take at least half a lifetime to earn!
A top-grade spirit weapon saber.
This saber alone was worth at least more than 50,000 Gold Coins!
Fourth-grade Pills, Spirit Melting Pills. Each pill was worth more than 5,000 Gold Coins; there were eight in an entire bottle, amounting to a value of 40,000!
Su Zhan did not recognize the remaining Heavenly Treasures and rare items.
But he could estimate.
The total value of the Gold Coins contained within this Space Ring directly exceeded 100,000 Gold Coins!
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