Chapter 8

My cousin Mo Xixi sneaks a bite in the middle of the night

When Jiang Yuan woke up, it was already midnight.

His body was covered in blood, sweat, and black grime. He was starving, but he could feel a surge of intense heat within him.

He wasn't given a chance to think about the current situation.

Cuckoo.

My stomach was growling violently, and an extreme feeling of weakness followed.

"I can't take it anymore, I'm so hungry, I'm starving to death."

Jiang Yuan forced himself to get out of bed and went to the living room. Tao Chunru was already asleep. Seeing the table full of food, Jiang Yuan immediately began to wolf it down.

It was all gone in less than ten minutes.

"Half full."

After finishing my meal, I went to the bathroom, turned on the tap to rinse off the grime, and also checked the system panel.

Immortal Body Forging Method (SSS): A total of thirty-one forms, eliminating impurities, tempering the body, using the body as a furnace, and blood and qi as an inextinguishable fire, refining every cell into immortal particles, cultivating the body density to the extreme, transforming the body into immortal glass, forming a chaotic universe within the body, the physical body traversing the galaxy, the stars are destroyed but I am immortal.

hiss……

Jiang Yuan gasped.

"I actually created an SSS-level body-forging technique?"

He found it incredible.

"I heard Chen Hao say that the most powerful breathing technique in the country is the Star Breathing Technique created by a demigod, which is SS level."

"I've never even heard of an SSS-level breathing technique. I doubt even the Martial Arts Association headquarters has one."

"It seems that the talent of Supreme Analysis is even more terrifying than I thought," Jiang Yuan clicked his tongue in amazement.

After all, it is the product of a 100,000-fold increase in comprehension.

"Give it a try."

Filled with anticipation, Jiang Yuan closed his eyes and, while rinsing himself with cold water, performed the first movement of the Immortal Body Tempering Technique in the bathroom.

This body-strengthening method is extremely difficult. In addition to having an ultimate understanding of this breathing technique, it also requires perfect control over every muscle in the body to stimulate one's own qi and blood.

Every movement requires the body's energy and blood to vibrate dozens or even hundreds of times, and there can be no mistakes whatsoever.

It is many times more difficult than the previous Rock Forging Method. Even if it were given to a demigod, it would probably take several years to study and comprehend it before he could practice it.

Jiang Yuan tried to cultivate, and after failing thirteen times, he gradually grasped the knack and successfully completed the first move.

The moment of success.

Jiang Yuan's entire body began to tremble uncontrollably. Invisible pressure came from all directions, and his body felt like it was being scraped and burned, as if his very bones were on fire.

It's hot! So hot!

It hurts! It hurts so much!

His pores opened, and scorching heat rose from his body, turning into white steam with a hiss upon contact with the cool water, filling the bathroom with mist.

"Damn it! Why does it hurt so much?!"

Jiang Yuan gritted his teeth and persevered, each second feeling like an eternity. Tons of sweat mixed with blood and black substance seeped from his pores, only to be quickly washed away by the water.

Ten seconds later.

Jiang Yuan finished his cultivation, leaning against the wall and panting heavily.

I rested for a full five minutes.

Jiang Yuancai finally came to his senses, still shaken, and gave a wry smile.

"I almost thought I was going to die."

After checking the attribute panel, Jiang Yuan could hardly believe his eyes.

Strength +1, Speed ​​+1.

The results in ten seconds are more than Jiang Yuan had achieved in a month of intense training!

"I can't even hold the first move for ten seconds right now. If I could master all thirty-one moves... how fast would I improve?"

Jiang Yuan murmured.

The [Martial God] class is blessed with bug-level skills, and continuously improved and tempered by the Immortal Body Forging Method!

He dared not even imagine how terrifying his physical body would become after he became a martial artist, killing monsters and leveling up, with his attribute points constantly increasing. Would his blood and qi eventually transform into cosmic tides, allowing his physical body to traverse galaxies and become immortal?

Just thinking about it is exciting!

"Coo coo coo".

My stomach started growling again. The food I had just eaten had been completely digested. It was normal for this level of breathing technique to be so energy-consuming.

Jiang Yuan quickly placed a takeout order.

"Black Feather Chicken Hot Pot, one order please."

"Barbecued pig's trotters with thorns."

"Moon Shadow Rhinoceros Grilled Pork Ribs".

"The silverfish set meal is also good."

……

They are all meats from ferocious beasts that are rich in nutrients, and their prices are quite high.

Order completed, payment deducted - 3902 yuan.

Jiang Yuan said he felt a little heartbroken.

A few minutes later.

Jiang Yuan tiptoed to the balcony, where a small blue air shuttle was parked. The delivery person was a girl wearing a helmet and a delivery uniform.

"Eat your food and we'll deliver it right away, at your service."

"Did you order this takeout?" the delivery woman asked.

"it's me."

After Jiang Yuan received the takeout, the delivery girl smiled at him.

"You must be taking the college entrance exam. Good luck on your exam! My name is Reina. Remember to give me a five-star review."

"I have to go deliver my next order now."

After saying that, she twisted the accelerator and shouted, "Cover up, accelerate!"

The shuttle was enveloped by a force and instantly transformed into a streak of blue light, disappearing before Jiang Yuan's eyes.

"Acceleration-related talents..."

Jiang Yuan suddenly realized.

The delivery woman from earlier was probably a martial artist who had awakened an acceleration-type talent, and her rank should be quite high.

Life's tough these days; even martial artists are delivering food...

Shaking his head, Jiang Yuan carried a large pile of takeout food back to his room.

Just as he was about to open the door...

The door to the next room opened, and my cousin, wearing pajamas, came out rubbing her eyes, ready to go to the bathroom. The two women looked at each other.

……

"That young man was quite handsome," Rena thought to herself as she rode her air shuttle through the skyscrapers.

"Ordering so much ferocious beast meat, is it because it's a crucial time to strengthen your qi and blood?"

The watch beeped.

You have a new call; it's from the boss.

"Connected."

"Rena, where did you go?" A cold female voice rang out.

"I'm delivering food."

"Why are you delivering food again... We've just discovered a level 3 abyss here, hurry up and come over."

"Wait a minute, I'll be there after I finish this delivery."

………………

Inside Jiang Yuan's room.

He and his cousin, Mo Xixi, were enjoying their takeout.

"Yuan-ge, keep your voice down, don't let my mom hear. She won't let me eat anything tonight."

"Then why are you still eating?"

"I... I couldn't resist! Besides, you've ordered way too much. Will we be able to finish it all?"

"Don't worry, I'm starving right now."

"...Is that how you talk about yourself?"

……

"I'm full."

Mo Xixi quickly finished eating and lay on the bed, rubbing her little belly with a satisfied expression.

She looked at Jiang Yuan, who was still wolfing down his food, and said incredulously, "Brother Yuan, you can eat so much! You've eaten so much and you're still not full. Did you awaken a black hole stomach today?"

"By the way, how was your job change ceremony today? What talent did you awaken?"

She lay on Jiang Yuan's bed and asked with interest.

"Rank E, Assassin." Jiang Yuan didn't even look up.

"E, E-level? That's too low." Mo Xixi exclaimed in shock, then looked at Jiang Yuan with sympathy: "I understand why you ate so much today. It turns out you turned your grief into appetite. I get it."

Jiang Yuan: "..."

"But it's okay."

"As a new generation of prodigy, a future S-level talent possessor, and a rare professional."

Mo Xixi patted her budding chest and proudly declared, "I, Xixi the Great Demon King, will protect you from now on."

"Thank you so much."

"You're welcome."

She didn't linger in Jiang Yuan's room for long, and fearing being discovered by Tao Yufeng, she quickly returned to her own room.

It took Jiang Yuan another half hour to finish all the takeout.

What used to be a week's worth of food can now only fill me up to 70%. Every cell in my body is craving nutrition like a glutton, and it's hard to satisfy.

"My appetite is too big now, which is partly due to the influence of the [Martial God] profession and partly due to the cultivation of the Immortal Body Tempering Technique."

"We need to figure out a way to make money."

Jiang Yuan thought to himself.

"Let's talk about it tomorrow..."

Back inside, I collapsed onto the bed and fell asleep immediately.

So much happened today that he is physically and mentally exhausted.

……

The next morning.

Jiang Yuan stood shirtless in front of the bathroom mirror.

The boy in the mirror had handsome, well-proportioned features and flawless, fair skin. His originally black pupils had turned into a pale gold, exuding a sense of majesty.

He had medium-length black hair with wispy bangs casually falling across his forehead. His eight-pack abs were faintly visible, and although he didn't have many muscles, they were incredibly well-proportioned.

Compared to yesterday's awakening.

Overnight, he looked as if he had shrunk and lost weight.

"She's lost a lot of weight, and seems to have gotten fairer and shorter."

Jiang Yuan was originally 1.75 meters tall, but now he is only about 1.7 meters tall.

Jiang Yuan clenched his fist slightly, and could clearly feel a terrifying power flowing within his body.

"With my current strength, under normal circumstances, punching a truck to pieces shouldn't be a problem."

Jiang Yuan thought to himself.

He took a deep breath, suppressing the urge to release his energy, and went to the kitchen to prepare breakfast.

……

While eating breakfast.

Jiang Yuan told his aunt's family about his awakening of E-level talent and his job change to assassin.

Although Aunt Tao Yufeng and Uncle Mo Lingfeng felt sorry, they didn't say anything. After all, they had seen Jiang Yuan's hard work every day. Awakening talent was something that was destined and couldn't be forced.

"So what are you planning to do next?" Mo Lingfeng asked.

"I plan to train my physique well for the next month so I can take the college entrance examination and try my best to get into Wuhan University," Jiang Yuan said.

Mo Lingfeng nodded slightly.

Tao Yufeng also said, "It would be good to get into a martial arts university; it would make it easier to sign a contract with a guild after graduation."

Everyone assumed Jiang Yuan meant getting into a third-tier university like Wuhan University.

Only Jiang Yuan himself knew the truth.

He was referring to the four top-tier martial arts universities in China.

Shenwu University.

Kunlun University.

Civilized University.

Xinghai University.

The four martial arts universities were established 150 years ago and have mastered a large number of dungeons, secret realms, equipment, skills and techniques, and various resources.

As long as any graduate of these four martial arts universities is still alive, none of them are below the fourth-level martial artist! Most of the renowned figures are graduates of these four universities! It can be said that the people they cultivate are the backbone of Great Xia's resistance against the Abyss!

This is also why these four universities hold such a prestigious position within the Great Xia Dynasty.

You need to be in the top 100 in the province to get into these four universities.

In this dog-eat-dog world, in order to select the strong who are suitable to survive in the abyss, the college entrance examination only tests one subject.

Survival in uncharted territory!

Defeating ferocious beasts within dungeons earns you a score; the higher the score, the higher your ranking.

Simple and direct.