Jiang Qingzhu was faster than expected.
Ding ding ding--
Ye Li had just finished showering and changed into clean clothes when there was a knock on the door.
"They've arrived."
He walked over and turned the doorknob, and a familiar, aloof young woman peeked her head out from the crack in the open door and slipped inside.
"It's a success!"
As soon as she entered, Jiang Qingzhu exclaimed excitedly, "I got the Jiang Family's S-Grade Refinement Method for you!"
"Amazing."
Ye Li didn't hold back his praise, after all, the other party had really helped him a lot.
However, once he has enough credits, he can directly exchange them in the Book Repository of Fengyun University.
While it's tempting to accept something for nothing, it's best to know when to stop.
Otherwise, it would Trouble if you ended up losing money yourself one day.
"For you."
Jiang Qingzhu took out a rather thin book from her storage ring, handed it to Ye Li, and said with a rising tone at the end:
"This is the [Snow Mountain Body Sculpting] technique. It is very difficult to cultivate. Martial artists who have not learned [White Mist Frost Snow] have virtually no chance of mastering it."
"For this reason, it's considered a very niche Refinement Method within the Jiang Family. Apart from a few direct disciples, basically no one knows how to learn it, and no one can learn it either."
She paused, then pursed her lips slightly and said with a touch of emotion:
"But if it were you, it should be very easy for you to learn."
The fact that Ye Li mastered the S-Grade Breathing Technique [White Mist Frost Snow] in just a few days had such a strong impact on her that she still remembers it vividly.
Although, that was indeed not long ago...
Thanks.
Ye Li took the book, and a cool sensation immediately flowed through his body. He then asked with some surprise:
"So thin?"
This S-Grade Refinement Method is at least half the thickness of the previous S-Grade Breathing Technique.
"Thin means difficult to learn."
Jiang Qingzhu explained softly, then hesitated slightly before saying, "As far as I know, even the most talented ancestor in the Jiang Family's history only barely mastered the basics after two months..."
Remembering that this senior had also spent two months practicing that Breathing Technique, she didn't say the second half of her sentence, "Do you want his insights and experiences?"
If the other person could have mastered it in three days, but after reading the tips and insights it took them two months, then that would be Trouble.
Upon hearing this, Ye Li nodded slightly, but inwardly sighed.
Back then, he spent fifty years painstakingly working on maxing out [White Mist Frost Snow].
This time they switched to the more difficult [Snow Mountain Body Sculpting], which will probably be another huge expense...
But that's okay.
The savings in my account had been waiting for a long time.
Is there anything else?
Ye Li's voice was calm, much gentler than usual, but it still had a slightly off-putting quality.
He had an S-Grade Refinement Method tucked in his pocket, and a massive amount of Malice Points lying dormant in the background...
This made him want to immediately activate the skill point allocation mode.
"I..."
Jiang Qingzhu didn't understand the implied dismissal in his words. After pondering for two seconds, she seemed to muster up her courage and invited him:
"I'm going back to the Jiang Family soon. Would you like to come with me? The Yang Family of Shanzhou is definitely eyeing you covetously lately. The Northern Extreme Jiang Family can provide protection..."
"No, thank you." Ye Li nodded politely.
He's going to Fengyun University in a couple of days to check on things; he doesn't have time to go to the Jiang Family to avoid some so-called trouble.
He had absolutely no desire to experience the feeling of being dependent on others.
Upon hearing this, Jiang Qingzhu's clear eyes dimmed slightly.
She had actually anticipated the boy's answer and had prepared herself mentally beforehand.
Even so, it's still a little hurtful to actually hear the other person's rejection.
"That..."
After a moment, Jiang Qingzhu raised her head and tentatively asked, "Are we friends?"
I guess so.
Ye Li calmly replied, "Anyway, you can tell me who you have a grudge against; I'll still help you with this little favor."
This also provides an excuse to take action.
He paused, then a look of realization dawned on his face:
"I see. So you're back at the Jiang Family because someone wants to take you down? If that's the case, I can go with you."
"No, nobody wants to deal with it." Jiang Qingzhu shook her head subconsciously.
"Is that so? What a pity."
Ye Li was somewhat disappointed.
A character who can become enemies with the eldest daughter of the Jiang Family must be a big spender in terms of points.
"Yes..."
Jiang Qingzhu lowered her head, but a slight smile appeared on her lips, and her clear eyes shone with an unprecedented light.
He... he considered me a friend...
It was worth it!
All the effort I put in during this time was worth it!
"Well then, I'll take my leave now. Best of luck."
Jiang Qingzhu bowed slightly, then nimbly pushed open the door. "Feel free to contact me anytime if anything happens. See you at Fengyun University!"
After saying that, she walked out of the room and skipped back the way she came, beaming with joy.
"... You know the answer already."
Watching the other person's departing figure, Ye Li shook his head and closed the door, puzzled.
The other party is an extremely wealthy woman, and she has helped so much; by any measure, she's practically a friend.
A friend means someone who can help you fight.
It repays favors and earns you Malice Points at the same time—why not?
Ye Li's idea was actually very simple.
Find opportunities to repay those who treat you well, and trample those who treat you badly into the ground.
This way, you can maintain a good mindset and push forward without any psychological burden.
A path built on unwavering dedication and without regrets is simply invincible.
In order to continue on this path, we must constantly move forward and become stronger.
In the face of the world and calamities, only the strong can carry out their will!
Walking back to the bedroom, Ye Li sat cross-legged on the bed.
Reaching out to open the book [Snow Mountain Body Sculpting], a pale blue light screen appeared before my eyes.
[Current Malice Points: points]
[New Project: S-Grade Refinement Method - Snow Mountain Body Sculpting (Beginner Level)]
"Bring it on."
Ye Li let out a silent sigh.
Without hesitation, tens of thousands of points of Malice Points surged into the panel.
[Bite!]
[Starting to increase the proficiency of "Snow Mountain Body Sculpting" will continuously consume Malice Points!]
[Upon opening this classic text, clear words come into view, and you are surprised to find that understanding them is not actually that difficult.]
[This is your mastery of the S-Grade Breathing Technique "White Mist Frost Snow," which has reached an almost instinctive level. Even the most talented senior of the Jiang Family at this age was far inferior to you...]
[Gained a buff: Cultivation speed increased by 70%!]
[You're moving at a speed comparable to someone in a long-distance race who steals a phone, scans a shared bike, and speeds away amidst the horrified stares of bystanders!]
[After consuming 1000 points of Malice Points, you've read most of this Refinement Method, but your understanding remains superficial. To grasp its true meaning, you choose to continue reading...]
[After consuming 2000 points of Malice Points, you have thoroughly reviewed this Refinement Method. Even if you haven't grasped its full depth, you understand some of its Refinement Method concepts: it relies on true qi with a cooling effect to temper oneself, allowing the blood in one's body to undergo further transformation...]
[After consuming 4000 points of Malice Points, you have mastered the method of tempering your blood with true qi, and have developed a certain resistance to extremely cold environments!]
[Snow Mountain Body Sculpting (Beginner)]
Although it's unclear how long this roughly equates to the arduous practice he'd put in on his own.
But without a doubt, this period of time far exceeded two months.
A martial artist or poet who can master it in just two months...
Ye Li sighed, only to find that with each breath, he could hear a sound like howling wind and snow within his body.
The blood in his body was slowly undergoing a transformation in response to this sound!
Is this the permanent effect of the S-Grade Breathing Technique...?
Ye Li was in a great mood and his attention returned to the text that kept appearing on the panel.