diymy Chapter 30 Martial Arts Completed, Enemy's Whereabouts Suddenly Appear
Chapter 30 Martial Arts Completed, Enemy's Whereabouts Suddenly Appear
After a long three-hour stay at the training ground, Lin Zhuo was exhausted and could not continue, so he had to return to the Jianlan Library.
Without sufficient food supplies, he was still unable to train at high intensity for extended periods.
However, the purpose of this trip was ultimately achieved.
He looked at the information on the integrated network information board.
Skill created successfully! Evaluating skill level against the built-in database...
Please name this skill; you may choose whether or not to leave a comment.
[Flick of the Finger and Disappearance Technique (Low Grade, Gray)]
[With keen eyesight, one can discern opportunities in all directions; with attentive ears, one can seize openings and escape difficulties. This method allows for keen observation of even the smallest details, cutting through obstacles in an instant. The body moves at will; upon mastery, one can reach any area within a radius of ten feet in a snap of the fingers.]
Learning progress: 16.5% (Base multiplier × 1)
Current effect: Upon activating this technique, all gathered [Swiftness] Qi is immediately consumed, granting up to 70 stacks of the "Invisibility" buff. Each stack consumed grants a movement speed bonus equivalent to (100% + 2.5 × [Cultivation Level 16.5%]) the power of [Swiftness] Qi during the next action, stacking up to 2 times.
(When your progress reaches 99%, you can try to break through the bottleneck and unlock the next effect.)
This is a bullet hell game. — Ephemeral Yue
Upon seeing the description of this light-body skill, Lin Zhuo recalled the dull pain of being hit by paintballs, the heart-pounding thrill of slipping and falling off the stone pillar, and the dizziness and throbbing after crashing into it.
He wasn't really scared; even if he died in the virtual training ground, there was nothing to be afraid of.
Lin Zhuo only regretted that the venue he set was too conservative. If he hadn't used paintball launchers and had gone straight for live ammunition, with the stone pillars covered in spikes and the ground covered in knives instead of river water, the speed of progress would definitely have been much faster under such a life-or-death threat.
"I must give it a try next time I go to the training ground," he secretly resolved.
There is also a martial arts technique on the information board.
【Jade Belt Entangling Mountain Technique (Low Grade, Gray)】
This skill circulates qi as finely as a thread, permeating the entire body like layers of clouds covering a mountain peak. When external force strikes, the true qi suddenly meets it, simultaneously neutralizing and countering, endlessly circulating. Even if the enemy possesses a thousand pounds of strength, the impact on the body is but a few ounces.
Learning progress: 23.6% (Base multiplier × 1)
Current effect: During the use of this technique, the power of [Protective] Qi is adjusted to (100% + 3.5 × [Cultivation Level 23.6%]), and external attacks are reduced and deflected based on the power of [Protective] Qi.
(When your progress reaches 99%, you can try to break through the bottleneck and unlock the next effect.)
Water cannot be poured in, wind cannot penetrate. —Mayfly Mountain
The process of practicing hard skills once gave Lin Zhuo colored skin, making him look like a graffiti wall.
However, as he mastered the secret of protecting his body with true qi, the spiritual energy surrounding him continuously blew away the colorful bullets coming from all directions, and he finally experienced the freedom of walking in the rain without getting his clothes wet.
When Lin Zhuo was practicing the "Jade Belt Entangling Mountain Technique", he could even enter the water without drowning. The protective aura formed by his true qi could lift him up and keep him floating on the river surface. At most, he would sink to his calves, and his shoes and trousers would not get wet.
If he improves his skill level, he can further increase his water-treading height, eventually allowing the water level to stay around his ankles.
Of course, this is only the effect of his physical skills; his lightness skill and leaping technique have long been able to allow him to traverse rivers and lakes as if walking on flat land.
Now, Lin Zhuo has finally completed a basic martial arts system, taking the first step in a long journey. Internal strength, martial arts techniques, lightness skills, hard skills, and ultimate techniques—the accumulation of each fragment has made him increasingly detached from his original ordinary life.
Lin Zhuo's future plan is to perfect the several techniques he has at hand. Of course, the requirements of the "Supreme Dragon Transformation" technique are special, so it can be excluded from this.
In the remaining time, I need to study the knowledge of talismanic arts and also keep up with the quests on the path of cultivation as soon as possible. Only after obtaining merit points can I convert my combat power into experience for leveling up.
During the lunch break, Lin Zhuo chatted with the curator, Qiao Mingyang, again, using the "Seven Wonders of the Heart Bell" to reinforce the mental guidance for this person.
As the influence of the profound true energy deepened, Qiao Mingyang unconsciously regarded Lin Zhuo as a close friend and companion. Therefore, even in casual conversations, he would unconsciously reveal his trust and often confide his innermost thoughts to him.
Qiao Mingyang recounted several offline gatherings he had with his accomplices. This group had many secret locations, usually in remote and secluded places, especially concentrated in the underground level of Hongshui City, some abandoned factories, and parts of the blocked sections of the intercity tunnel, which were the places where they committed their crimes.
Lin Zhuo had never imagined that so many underhanded tricks could be played out right under the noses of Chijiang's supervisory authorities.
Because he was so annoyed by what he heard, Lin Zhuo was just hoping that the day when the so-called "Team Leader Fang" from the big company would appear at the gathering would come as soon as possible.
In the afternoon, near the end of the workday, Qiao Mingyang suddenly came to his workstation, gave him a wink, and casually made up an excuse to ask him to come to the office.
The two entered the room one after the other. Before Lin Zhuo could ask any questions, Qiao Mingyang took out a letter from his pocket.
"Oh? What's this?"
"I just checked the 'mailbox,' and the contact person was here." The curator smiled slyly. "Guess what the letter said? Haha, it was Team Leader Fang issuing instructions. 'Fellow comrades, the time has come. We'll meet tonight, no turning back.' Look, Xiao Lin, our good days are finally here."
Lin Zhuo's eyes gleamed brightly. "Time? Place?"
"Before 11 p.m., go to the underground level of Hongshui West Station and wait for me on the first floor of the third canteen in the waiting hall. I'll take you there."
"Mr. Qiao, you might as well tell me the specific address as well."
The curator looked displeased. "You haven't officially pledged your allegiance yet, so there are some things I can't tell you, or I'll be in trouble."
"You'll definitely tell me," Lin Zhuo said with a smile, taking out the Snake Bell.
A moment later, having learned the specific address and time of the gathering, Lin Zhuo stopped lingering, clocked out, and left the Jianlan Library.
He was unsure what unexpected situations he would face tonight, but in any case, he had to finish practicing these skills before nightfall.
This requires the help of a virtual training ground, and Lin Zhuo needs to prepare a large amount of food for nutritional supplementation.
Finally, before the operation begins, a reconnaissance mission is conducted to determine the enemy's possible activity range, defensive and security forces, and to plan the retreat route.
Today is Saturday, and elementary school students are on holiday, so even the Iron Horse Fighters Association's extracurricular classes are suspended for two days. Lin Zhuo's four young disciples, however, still have to practice extra.
He had urgent business to attend to and planned to entrust today's training schedule to Min Pei-er.
Lin Zhuo carried a brand-new sandbag into the venue, where he was greeted by a cacophony of voices.
Every weekend, the place is bustling all day long. Association members come here whenever they have free time, and even the private training rooms are almost full.
"Comrade Min Peier." Lin Zhuo spotted her from afar, dressed in full armor, standing on the sidelines watching the cadets fight swords.
"Ah, it's Instructor Lin." Min Pei'er crossed her arms, holding her sword close to her chest, and glanced at Lin Zhuo sideways, speaking slowly.
"What's wrong? Feeling down? Look, I brought the new punching bag."
"It must have taken a lot of work points, right?" Min Pei'er's face was hidden behind the helmet's visor, so her expression was unclear, whether it was anger or joy, but her tone had softened considerably.
Lin Zhuo smiled casually, "I've earned work points anyway, and I have nowhere to spend them. By the way, is that old sandbag still there? I'll go clean it up."
"It's already been sent to the recycling center. I've also cleaned the room thoroughly. Someone claimed they'd come to clean up the mess, but in the end, they were nowhere to be found."
"Comrade Min Peier, your noble character makes me look like a petty person who breaks his promise. I sincerely repent and admit my mistake, and hope you can give me a chance to make amends." Lin Zhu put down the sandbag with a deep thud, without a drop of sweat on his forehead, and his smile was bright and cheerful.
Min Pei'er stared at him for a while, then snorted, "Play a match with me. If you win, I'll forgive you."
"Here?"
"What, are you afraid I'll lose face?"
Lin Zhuo thought for a moment, then nodded seriously, "No one likes to lose, especially in public. I absolutely do not want to embarrass you."
"...You're right. Then come with me." Min Pei'er turned to leave with her sword in her arms, but suddenly turned back and added, "Carry the sandbags."