Cheat Mode? Bullets That Turn!

"An all-around improvement in my physical abilities!"

Wu Yu tested the strength and agility of his body, then sat back down in his chair.

"As expected of a blue-grade technique. It's better than Tiger Roar Eight-Slash Saber in every aspect."

Ever since entering River City Advanced Academy, Wu Yu's health had worsened by the day. On one hand, he had to regularly pay his 'Eternal Life Tuition'; on the other, he had been overworking his brain with study.

He had thought he would only be able to change everything after becoming an immortal cultivator. Yet before he had even begun cultivating, his body had already recovered—and become remarkably sturdy.

"With just one Tiger Roar Eight-Slash Saber, plus Heaven-and-Earth Toss, my body has become this strong!"

"If I learned a few more manuals, wouldn't I be able to knock open the Transcendent Gate and undergo a metamorphosis in my life level?"

Thinking of those extraordinary humans in River City, Wu Yu's gaze flickered.

"No rush! I now have three paths leading to the Transcendent. Whether it's the [External Heavenly Spiritual Root], Vitality Pills, or cultivation techniques..."

Coming back to himself, Wu Yu took out a small stone that had not been inscribed with a [Bi Fang Sigil].

Many such pebbles had piled up in his inventory. He had casually picked them up while traveling through the mountains and forests.

For now, the inventory seemed capable of holding many things. He did not know whether he could take all of them out with him.

Looking around, Wu Yu placed a pebble by the door. After moving farther away, he casually threw another one.

The pebble tore through the air and, in the blink of an eye, landed squarely on the stone by the door.

He casually tossed several more small stones. Regardless of their size, every one struck the target. He could even hit whichever exact spot he wanted.

Suddenly, a buzzing sound came from beside his ear.

A bug!

Whoosh—!

A sharp sound split the air as a pebble instantly smashed into the flying insect, killing it.

"It's already become muscle memory. I don't need to aim at all."

"This accuracy is outrageous!"

After playing around for a while, Wu Yu was overjoyed.

Within this [Newcomer Secret Realm], Wu Yu had already killed quite a few bandits.

But he had mostly relied on sneak attacks, as well as his enemies' carelessness and ignorance.

If he encountered someone smart, or someone more cautious and faster, the [Bi Fang Sigil] would be hard-pressed to threaten them.

And in the short term, Wu Yu had no way to become an immortal cultivator, so he could not increase its power.

If he wanted greater gains in the [Newcomer Secret Realm], Heaven-and-Earth Toss had arrived at exactly the right time!

"And there's also a [Heaven-Earth State]!"

Wu Yu looked at the panel, curiosity stirring in his heart.

Once activated, the [Heaven-Earth State] continuously consumed vitality and blood. It allowed him to hit every shot, increased his attack range, and could even make hidden weapons turn in midair!

"Isn't this a cheat? An aimbot? Bullets that turn?"

In the memories, the [Heaven-Earth State] was an explosive skill, a trump card to be used only when there was no other choice.

But Wu Yu was not truly a martial artist of this world, so naturally, he did not need to be so rigid about it.

"The cultivation techniques of this world all have methods for refining essence and refining the spirit. Could they be related to the idea of essence, qi, and spirit?"

"The spirit-refining method of Tiger Roar Eight-Slash Saber can be regarded as a skill! That's easy enough to understand."

"But this [Heaven-Earth State] of Heaven-and-Earth Toss..."

Wu Yu's heart stirred. Following the images from his memories, he visualized the appearance of a copper coin in his mind!

This was the key to using a spirit-refining method.

For [Tiger Roar], one visualized the 'Mountain Lord,' transforming the vitality and blood within one's body into a soul-shaking furious roar.

And by visualizing this 'Heaven-Earth Copper Coin,' the vitality and blood within his body would continuously be consumed.

In an instant, Wu Yu entered a mysterious state.

The flow of time seemed to slow. His focus sharpened, and every stray thought vanished from his mind!

Threads of blood-red vapor coiled around the small stone in his palm, dyeing its gray surface a faint crimson.

At the same time, Wu Yu could sense the existence of the 'small stone.' It seemed to have become part of his body, as easy to command as an arm or finger.

Wu Yu threw the pebble, and a thought flashed through his mind.

Whoosh—!

The pebble shot out at high speed, only to make a sudden turn at the doorway. It circled the room before returning, smashing a hole through the table with a bang!

One had to remember that this pebble had not been inscribed with a [Bi Fang Sigil].

Once it was inscribed with a [Bi Fang Sigil], then its power...

A moment later,

While Wu Yu was still playing happily, his heart suddenly skipped. A faint discomfort spread through his body.

He immediately dispersed the 'Heaven-Earth Copper Coin' in his mind and instantly withdrew from the [Heaven-Earth State].

Bang—!

The pebble in midair stopped turning and smashed straight into the door.

"With my current physical strength, I estimate I can maintain the [Heaven-Earth State] for an hour."

"But considering that inscribing [Bi Fang Sigils] also consumes vitality and blood, I can't activate it recklessly in normal circumstances!"

Wu Yu calmed down and gained more thoughts about this spirit-refining method.

Reality was not a game. If he kept the [Heaven-Earth State] active for only half an hour, Wu Yu might already suffer from insufficient vitality and blood, weak limbs, and a severely impaired combat state!

At some point, noisy voices rose from downstairs.

Wu Yu, who had been stockpiling firepower in his room, put down the pebble in his hand. He walked to the window and looked down curiously.

Downstairs, a group of people was speaking loudly.

Blue Hair, Yu Tiezhu, Chen Lingling, and Bai Xiaotian were gathered around someone—Liu Zheng!

"He came too."

Wu Yu narrowed his eyes slightly.

Clearly, the bandits who had been pursuing him had either lost track of him or been slaughtered by Liu Zheng instead.

Who knew how much spiritual-energy equipment this Inspector Liu of extraordinary origins possessed? The cost of fighting a prolonged battle for a while might be an ordinary person's lifetime income.

"..."

Wu Yu pondered for a moment, then looked at the small stone in his hand.

A Divine Bird Sigil flashed across it, and the [Bi Fang Sigil] was successfully inscribed!

Last night, he had asked the inn attendant about it. There was a blacksmith in Redfang Village, but he could not forge things like throwing knives or silver needles. The most suitable ammunition was still the small stones found by the roadside.

"[Bi Fang Sigils] are truly miraculous. They're far stronger than the talismans I saw at the Spirit Cultivation Association."

After thinking briefly, he turned and left the room.

"Don't worry, everyone. Once I'm done with my business, I'll take everyone away immediately!"

Though Liu Zheng looked exhausted, he still maintained a stern image.

Yu Tiezhu and the others were deeply grateful and hurriedly echoed him.

"Lord Liu, you've worked hard!"

"If Inspector Liu needs anything, just say the word! I got here first, so I can count as a local snake around here."

"Brother Kun, you were just captured..."

"You little brat, don't call me that!"

On the first floor, Liu Yu sat leisurely in a corner, drinking tea as he watched the show.

The moment Wu Yu came downstairs, Liu Yu looked over. His expression immediately turned astonished.

"Good morning."

Wu Yu smiled faintly.

"Good morning."

Liu Yu returned to normal and said, "Cunning brat, with those clothes and that bearing, you really do look like an ancient martial artist!"

"Thank you for the compliment."

Wu Yu pretended not to understand and strode toward the others.

"In just one day... what did this kid get from the village?"

"Could it be that he managed to meet the village chief?"

"But every time I went to ask for an audience, I was driven away..."

Liu Yu frowned deeply, immediately rose to his feet, and hurried out of the inn.