8: Chapter 8 Thunder Breathing Technique: Drawing Qi into the Body

Seven days later, in the villa kitchen.

"Zhou Bai, if you keep this up, we won't be able to make dinner again tonight!"

In the kitchen, Zhao Shiyu, who was chopping vegetables, sensed the presence behind her and spoke with a helpless expression.

"Shiyu, it's fine. We can just order takeout later. That way, you won't have to work so hard either!"

Zhou Bai said with a slight smile.

With the boost from the energy fruit, Zhou Bai had completely transformed into a study maniac these past few days.

If Zhao Shiyu weren't a third-grade martial artist with over eight thousand kilocalories of Qi and Blood, she probably wouldn't have been able to withstand such high-intensity studying.

"I really don't know what to do with you. Well then, I'll go change my clothes!"

Zhao Shiyu made as if to take off her apron.

"No, just like this is fine..."

Zhou Bai stopped Zhao Shiyu.

"You... you always know how to take advantage of me..."

Zhao Shiyu's eyes held a flirtatious gleam, but she still didn't refuse Zhou Bai...

...

Three days later, in the villa garden.

Zhou Bai and Zhao Shiyu were strolling in the garden, basking in the sunlight.

After spending so many days together, the two had become quite familiar with each other.

Zhao Shiyu was also shocked by Zhou Bai's immense potential. He was already this powerful without even being a graded martial artist. If he did become one, he would likely immediately stand out among first-grade martial artists.

Zhou Bai had also grown fond of this girl, two years his senior, who was both pure and gentle.

"Zhou Bai, Shiyu, are you getting used to married life?"

A while later, a deep, resonant voice called out.

Chen Jianghe walked towards the two of them with a smile, carrying a black long case.

"Uncle Chen!"

Zhou Bai and Zhao Shiyu greeted Chen Jianghe.

"We're getting used to it. Zhou Bai is much better than I imagined!"

Zhao Shiyu said with a charming, radiant smile.

"That's good. I told you, Zhou Bai is a good kid!"

Seeing the two getting along so harmoniously, Chen Jianghe's heart was finally completely at ease.

"Zhou Bai, I'm here this time to deliver a Breathing Technique to you!"

After exchanging a few pleasantries, Chen Jianghe stated his purpose for visiting.

"A Breathing Technique... So I'm finally going to start cultivating?"

Upon hearing Chen Jianghe's words, Zhou Bai's eyes lit up.

"Yes. This is the Thunder Tone Breathing Technique, created by a top-tier Grandmaster realm expert. It's an A-grade, thunder-attribute Breathing Technique, and it's compatible with your own thunder-attribute talent. I've already purchased the usage rights for you!"

Chen Jianghe took out a tablet and handed it to Zhou Bai. On it was an encrypted file containing the Thunder Tone Breathing Technique.

In this world, the copyright protection for techniques and supernatural abilities was extremely strict. Any registered technique or ability required a usage license to be learned.

Otherwise, unauthorized learning would be suppressed by the entire Martial Artist Alliance.

"An A-grade Breathing Technique... Uncle Chen, isn't that too precious..."

Hearing Chen Jianghe's words, Zhou Bai was slightly taken aback.

These past few days, Zhou Bai had also learned about Azure Bird Academy's situation from Zhao Shiyu.

Although Azure Bird Academy was the top-ranked Vocational College, it still had a significant gap compared to those undergraduate institutions.

Within the academy, the vast majority of students cultivated using D-grade or C-grade Breathing Techniques.

Only the most elite Prodigy Cadets could learn B-grade ones.

This A-grade Breathing Technique would require a considerable price even at an ordinary upper-tier undergraduate university.

And now, Chen Jianghe was giving this A-grade Breathing Technique to him so casually.

"Zhou Bai, since you've joined our Azure Bird Academy, I naturally have to take responsibility for you. This is all I can do. It's just an A-grade Breathing Technique, don't think too much about it!"

Chen Jianghe continued, his tone exceptionally calm.

Although Chen Jianghe spoke lightly, Zhou Bai knew he must have put in a lot of effort.

Otherwise, he wouldn't have delivered the Breathing Technique only now.

"Uncle Chen, I'll accept it then!"

A wave of warmth rose in Zhou Bai's heart as he spoke to Chen Jianghe.

"There's also an A-grade martial skill, [Thunder-Breaking Saber Technique], and a B-grade martial skill, [Mountain Splitting Fist]. I noticed you seemed to have a special fondness for blades back in high school, so this B-grade alloy combat blade is also prepared for you!"

Chen Jianghe continued.

After speaking, Chen Jianghe opened the black case in his hand.

Inside the black case was a sharp combat blade with a keen edge. The blade's finish was extremely sharp, emanating a cold, chilling aura.

"Thank you, Uncle Chen. Then I won't stand on ceremony!"

Zhou Bai took a deep breath and then spoke gratefully to Chen Jianghe.

Chen Jianghe had really gone above and beyond for him. These things were almost unimaginable for a Vocational College.

"I've also transferred five hundred thousand star coins to your card. You can use them to purchase learning courses directly on the spirit net and start studying!"

Chen Jianghe added.

Zhou Bai nodded. Having received so many things already, a bit more star coins didn't make much difference.

"Don't feel any psychological burden either. After you enrolled in our Azure Bird Academy, our academy recruited quite a few outstanding students thanks to your reputation!"

Chen Jianghe looked at Zhou Bai ahead, worried he might have some concerns, and added.

"I understand, Uncle Chen!"

Zhou Bai nodded.

After exchanging a few more words with Zhou Bai and Zhao Shiyu, Chen Jianghe hurriedly left the villa.

"Shiyu, I'm going to go study this Breathing Technique first. You take this chance to get some proper rest!"

After Chen Jianghe left, Zhou Bai said to Zhao Shiyu.

Zhao Shiyu shot Zhou Bai a coquettish glare.

However, she also knew she really did need to recuperate.

Otherwise, once Zhou Bai succeeded in guiding Qi into his body and became a martial artist...

Thinking of this, Zhao Shiyu's legs couldn't help but tremble. Zhou Bai was just too relentless...

Soon, Zhou Bai, carrying the black case, arrived at the martial arts training room.

Inside the training room, Zhou Bai opened the file for the Thunder Tone Breathing Technique on the tablet.

Upon opening it, facial recognition and iris recognition immediately popped up.

Zhou Bai verified them one by one. Then, the cultivation method for the Thunder Tone Breathing Technique appeared before his eyes.

"Then let's give this Thunder Tone Breathing Technique a try!"

Zhou Bai then began reading the cultivation method for the Thunder Tone Breathing Technique.

Thanks to his Psychic Power talent, Zhou Bai's mental strength was far greater than an ordinary person's. He quickly memorized the Thunder Tone Breathing Technique.

After Zhou Bai memorized it, the Thunder Tone Breathing Technique appeared on his panel.

"System, use the Skill Enhancement Card to upgrade and enhance the Thunder Tone Breathing Technique!"

After it was recorded by the system, Zhou Bai immediately used the Skill Enhancement Card to enhance the Breathing Technique.

[Ding! Congratulations, Host, enhancement successful! Thunder Tone Breathing Technique enhanced to Thunder Breathing Technique!]

[Thunder Breathing Technique]: S-grade Breathing Technique. A top-tier Breathing Technique containing the power of thunder. Each breath can trigger the pulsation of thunder.

"Continue enhancing!"

Zhou Bai didn't stop. He still had two Skill Enhancement Cards and planned to max out the Breathing Technique.

[Ding! This skill has already been enhanced once and cannot be enhanced further!]

At this moment, the system's prompt sounded in Zhou Bai's mind.

Zhou Bai's heart sank. He hadn't expected it could only be enhanced once.

"Since that's the case, I'll just use this Thunder Breathing Technique for now!"

Zhou Bai dismissed his thoughts and prepared to use this Thunder Breathing Technique to guide Qi into his body.

Then, Zhou Bai closed his eyes and began cultivating according to the Thunder Breathing Technique, drawing in the surrounding spiritual energy.

Half an hour later, following the rhythm of Zhou Bai's breathing, faint surges of thunder seemed to appear around his body.

The surrounding spiritual energy also entered Zhou Bai's body along with the rhythm of his breathing.

The influx of spiritual energy grew faster and faster. Soon, Zhou Bai felt his body undergoing a profound transformation.

Both his physique and spirit were slowly improving.

[Level]: Ungraded → First Grade

[Qi and Blood]: 38 Kilocalories

[Spirit]: 22 Hertz

"Successfully guided Qi into the body. I've become a first-grade martial artist!"

Zhou Bai clenched his fist, deep, shimmering light flashing in his eyes.

[learning points]: 212

Zhou Bai looked at his learning points and thought to himself.

"learning points, boost my Qi and Blood!!!"