Four Realms of Cultivation Method

A brief announcement struck like a stone shattering the heavens.

After a short silence, the cafeteria erupted in an instant.

Since Li Qingshan's table had learned the news from Wan Keshan beforehand, they were not too shocked.

Yu Lei, Hong Qian, and Zhao Hongzhou quietly discussed the scant information in the announcement.

Meanwhile, Li Qingshan kept his head lowered without saying a word, his fingers rapidly tapping across the Light Screen.

When Zhao Hongzhou still did not hear Li Qingshan speak, he turned his head in confusion.

"Brother Shan, what are you busy with?"

"Nothing. Writing a resignation letter."

Li Qingshan smiled and held out his wrist, displaying the Light Screen.

It was a resignation letter, half written.

"I just joined the Martial Arts Class, and I don't want to be distracted, so I'm putting my part-time job on hold for now."

Li Qingshan gave a simple explanation, withdrew his wrist, and continued tapping.

Since there was risk, he had to avoid it in advance.

Whether the killer was that purple-haired woman or not, he did not intend to return to Star River Bar.

Soon, he finished and sent the resignation letter. Another letter appeared beneath it on the page.

A report letter!

The page was densely packed with words, all written just now with the speed of his fingers.

Li Qingshan carefully went through it. After confirming that it described every detail of last night's encounter clearly, he immediately sent it to the Patrol Bureau.

The Patrol Bureau had always been generous. As long as the clue was useful, there would definitely be a reward.

But he had to act quickly.

After all, he would not be the only one filing a report.

Just on last night's bus alone, someone might have seen those three yellow-haired men.

By the time Li Qingshan finished, the discussion at the table had already died down.

There was too little information in the announcement to discuss anything useful.

Yu Lei looked at Li Qingshan, her eyes turning as she thought of a new topic.

"Li Qingshan, do you rarely use Nutrient Solution?"

"I haven't used it before, but I'm planning to buy some when I head back later."

Li Qingshan nodded without hiding it.

"You should have bought it ages ago." Zhao Hongzhou wiped his mouth. He knew Li Qingshan's circumstances well.

"If Brother Shan had used Nutrient Solution earlier, his test results today would definitely have been even higher."

"He got first place in the class without using Nutrient Solution. That's already absurd enough." Hong Qian clicked his tongue.

Yet Yu Lei was not surprised in the slightest. Instead, her eyes lit up.

"I knew it!"

Li Qingshan's gaze shifted to Yu Lei.

When Wan Keshan had evaluated him earlier, Yu Lei's expression had already been different from the other students'.

When it came to martial arts, Yu Lei definitely knew more.

"The Stars Are Calling has different realms. You should all know that, but you definitely don't know that this cultivation method has four realms in total."

Yu Lei raised four fingers, not beating around the bush.

"The four realms are movements, Force Generation, breathing, and muscles."

"Other than a small number of people in our class who only know the movements, most students are at the Second Level, having mastered the Force Generation techniques of the 108 movements."

"The reason Hong Qian and I scored better was only because we used more Nutrient Solution."

"And Li Qingshan, you should be at the Third Realm, having mastered breathing coordination, right?"

"That's right. Sharp eyes." Li Qingshan nodded.

The traits of the first three realms did indeed correspond to Beginner, Proficient, and Mastery on the Status Panel.

But he was even more curious about the next realm.

"Yu, could you explain what the 'muscles' in the fourth realm means?"

"Just call me by my name." Yu Lei waved her hand and pondered for a moment.

"The key to the fourth realm is mastering Muscle Rhythm."

"This realm is quite mysterious. I heard Uncle... ahem... Teacher Wan say that movements, Force Generation, and breathing go from the outside inward, while Muscle Rhythm goes from the inside outward."

Her words came to an abrupt stop. Yu Lei looked at the three pairs of bewildered eyes and helplessly spread her hands.

"That's all I know."

It truly was mysterious. They could not understand it at all.

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Li Qingshan shook his head regretfully. From that whole explanation, he had gained only one thing.

Wan Keshan was Yu Lei's uncle.

"Li Qingshan, don't lose heart either." Yu Lei felt a little guilty and comforted him.

"You reached the Third Realm so quickly, so you should count as Awakened. With your aptitude, you'll reach the fourth realm sooner or later."

Aptitude?

Li Qingshan only smiled without speaking. He had never experienced such a thing.

Whether it was Force Generation techniques or breathing coordination, he had automatically learned them after the Status Panel upgraded. There had never been any process of "comprehension."

But Yu Lei was not entirely wrong. Once he filled up the proficiency for the Mastery level, he would naturally "gain insight" into Muscle Rhythm.

After chatting a little more, the four got up and left the cafeteria. They parted outside the school gates, and Li Qingshan headed straight for the nearest Mall.

"Ten bottles of Primary Nutrient Solution. Please take them!"

The Sales Girl smiled brightly as she held out a specially made small Insulated Box with both hands.

Li Qingshan tried hard to return her smile, but the corners of his mouth were stiff.

His right hand took the Insulated Box while his left gripped the knife sheath. His Communicator swiped past the Payment Terminal.

-30000

His savings had been cut in half!

"Please take care, and welcome back next time!"

The girl's service attitude was excellent, but Li Qingshan could not slow down in the slightest. His steps were swift as he hurried away from that place of heartbreak.

When he returned home,

Li Qingshan leaned the Chopping Knife diagonally against the wall. His gaze swept over the Status Panel, but he did not rush to experience [Martial Arts Space].

Reality was the foundation. Cultivation method levels were only a means of improving himself.

If he wanted to raise his Body Forging progress, he could not neglect his daily cultivation in reality.

"Besides, now that I have Nutrient Solution, I should be able to increase the number of training sessions."

Li Qingshan placed both hands on the Insulated Box and carefully opened it.

Cold mist surged out. Ten thumb-thick test tubes lay wrapped in fog, their glowing blue liquid appearing and disappearing within it.

"The packaging is luxurious enough, at least."

Li Qingshan muttered, feeling a little better at last.

He took out a bottle of Nutrient Solution, quickly closed the Insulated Box, removed the stopper, and tipped his head back to drink it.

The icy liquid, sweet and sour in flavor, flowed down his throat and vanished without a trace.

"Three thousand, gone?"

Li Qingshan shook the empty bottle, somewhat dazed.

His body had no unusual reaction. The Nutrient Solution worth 3,000 Star Coins seemed no different from a drink worth 3 Star Coins.

However, the Sales Girl had already explained this point.

Nutrient Solution was a supplement. Its specific effects depended on the individual.

Ordinary People could barely absorb any Nutrient Solution at all.

To increase absorption efficiency, one had to cultivate through a cultivation method.

The specific effects varied from person to person.

In other words, the higher the cultivation method level, the better the absorption efficiency.

Li Qingshan gathered his thoughts, stood in the center of the living room, swung his arms, and began practicing The Stars Are Calling.

An hour later,

After completing the final movement, Li Qingshan collapsed onto the floor, drenched in sweat.

"Not hungry anymore?"

Li Qingshan touched his stomach, his eyes lighting up.

Every time he had practiced in the past, he would be so hungry his chest nearly stuck to his back, forcing him to eat immediately.

Now, not only did he feel no hunger,

It was as though streams of trickling water flowed from his stomach, spreading through his entire body and nourishing his exhausted frame.

"Three thousand well spent!" Li Qingshan grinned.

At this recovery speed, it would not be long before he could begin a second training session.

Li Qingshan spent the entire afternoon cultivating.

That evening, after dinner and another completed practice session,

Li Qingshan's limbs were weak and sore, unable to muster even a shred of strength. The Nutrient Solution's effects had already run out.

[Realm: Body Forging 9/100] → [Realm: Body Forging 10/100]

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