67: Chapter 67: Second-Rank Martial Artist as Sparring Partner; Body Protection Martial Arts Experience Surges
Without any hesitation, Chen Yichuan utilized his Grass-Gliding Technique and sped away.
As soon as he saw Pharmacist Huang.
Clap, clap, clap.
Chen Yichuan clapped enthusiastically until Pharmacist Huang turned his gaze toward him.
Only then did Chen Yichuan smile and cup his hands in greeting: "Congratulations to Senior Pharmacist for breaking through to a Second-rank Martial Artist. This occasion is truly favored by the heavens; it seems even the gods have come to offer their congratulations to you."
"A Third-Grade Martial Artist is within your reach."
Upon hearing this.
Pharmacist Huang could no longer contain the smile on his lips; he stroked his beard and laughed heartily: "Hahaha, kid Yichuan, when it comes to social graces, you really are the best."
"I like your flattery. However, I don't have any pills on me; they were all used to break through my realm."
As he spoke, Pharmacist Huang's smiling eyes gave him a deep look.
Gone?
Chen Yichuan felt a slight disappointment in his heart, but it was only for a fleeting moment before he adjusted his state of mind and hummed softly:
"Hmph."
"Senior Pharmacist, this junior didn't say that for the pills in your pocket; these words came from the bottom of my heart."
As he finished speaking.
Two people landed beside him: it was none other than Tian Yushan and Village Chief Zhao Taohua.
"Mm, I suppose you know how to talk." Pharmacist Huang nodded with a smile, then his gaze fell on Chen Yichuan, examining him carefully, revealing a hint of surprise:
"Kid Yichuan? You've broken through to the First-Rank?"
"Hm? Yushan, you've broken through as well?"
"Hahaha, three happy events! Three happy events indeed!" After the excitement, Pharmacist Huang realized what was happening and laughed loudly.
Tian Yushan smiled and cupped his hands: "It's thanks to your pills, Pharmacist. I was lucky enough to break through to the First-Rank last night."
Lucky?
Hearing this, Village Chief Zhao Taohua and the other person both looked at Chen Yichuan in unison.
Seeing this, Chen Yichuan touched his head in slight embarrassment and went along with it: "Ahem, I also owe it to Senior's pills."
Upon hearing this.
Pharmacist Huang nodded and gave Chen Yichuan a deep look.
In his heart, he was lamenting the terrifying talent of Chen Yichuan, and at the same time, he was contemplating.
"Should I invest in Chen Yichuan? Heh, why overthink it? Just his status as Luo Cheng's nephew is enough to make it worth my while to invest in him."
Pharmacist Huang pondered for a moment, his gaze deep as he looked at Chen Yichuan.
Just with that one look.
A faint sense of anticipation rose in Chen Yichuan's heart; it seemed as if something good was about to happen the next second.
Sure enough, staying a little longer has its benefits.
The next second.
He heard Pharmacist Huang's hearty laughter.
"Hahaha, kid Yichuan. I, Pharmacist Huang, am happy today. Although I don't have any pills on me, I insist on giving you something."
Speaking of this, Pharmacist Huang changed the subject and examined Chen Yichuan carefully.
Suddenly, his eyes lit up: "I heard you've cultivated a Body Protection Martial Art?"
Upon hearing this.
Chen Yichuan was stunned for a moment, then nodded.
"Heh, you're quite lucky, kid. A Body Protection Martial Art, heh~ it's truly enviable. Even I have never cultivated one." Pharmacist Huang gave a self-deprecating smile, revealing a look of envy.
Immediately after, he changed the subject: "At the First-Rank realm, if you can push your Body Protection Martial Art to a high level, you will be able to handle even a Second-rank Martial Artist with ease."
"Hall Leader Zhao Shanhe, the crisis of the Black Tiger Hall can be resolved."
"So... kid Yichuan, are you ready to take a beating?"
Hm?
Upon hearing this, Chen Yichuan was stunned at first, then overjoyed.
"Senior Pharmacist, you... you, are you planning to help me cultivate my Body Protection Martial Art?? Did I hear that right!!"
"That's right!!" Pharmacist Huang nodded, looked at Village Chief Zhao Taohua, and said: "Taohua, go call the Taoyuan Village Militiamen. Help Yichuan cultivate his martial art with everything you've got."
"Yushan, you come too."
Both of them were stunned when they heard this.
Although they didn't know how Pharmacist Huang intended to help Chen Yichuan cultivate his martial art, since it was beneficial for Chen Yichuan, the two naturally wouldn't ask further questions and went to act accordingly.
"There is only one clumsy way to accumulate experience for a Body Protection Martial Art—taking a beating.
Yichuan, I believe you understand as well. Get ready; I will help you break through next." Pharmacist Huang stood with his hands behind his back and said in a deep voice.
It must be said.
Looking from Chen Yichuan's perspective, he truly looked like an expert from the outside world, heroic and generous.
Sure enough.
Pharmacist Huang was indeed a 'great immortal' who liked flattery. If you went along with him, there would be unexpected surprises.
[Forced logout countdown: 5 hours 3 minutes.]
He glanced at the panel; there was still time.
Chen Yichuan's face showed joy as he cupped his hands: "Senior, Uncle Yushan, please feel free to come at me. This junior absolutely will not utter a sound of pain. Train me hard."
As he finished speaking.
A figure in white landed in front of him. He saw Pharmacist Huang gathering his True Qi in his palm; the massive True Qi was blinding.
Boom, he attacked Chen Yichuan with a palm strike.
Seeing this scene.
Chen Yichuan did not dodge and quickly circulated his Iron Shirt.
Clang.
A crisp sound rang out, instantly causing him to retreat several steps, while Pharmacist Huang remained unmoved.
As expected of a Second-rank Martial Artist; that unremarkable palm strike was almost too much to handle.
He instinctively glanced at his panel.
The experience moved.
With just one strike, the Iron Shirt that had never moved before finally moved.
Chen Yichuan was overjoyed and shouted loudly: "Come on!!"
Thump, thump.
Immediately after, Pharmacist Huang beckoned for Tian Yushan to join in.
One Second-rank Martial Artist, one First-Rank Martial Artist—an extremely luxurious lineup of sparring partners. Although Chen Yichuan was struggling, with sweat seeping from his forehead.
He still did not call for a stop, persisting!!
Just like that, the bombardment of True Qi attacks continued for more than ten minutes.
The effect was very significant; Iron Shirt experience skyrocketed.
Iron Shirt skillful 124 / 500.
Sure enough, cultivating a Body Protection Martial Art requires relying on stronger martial artists; the efficiency is much faster than those two Quasi-Martial Artists, Zhang Fan and Fang Qing.
Before long.
The members of the Militiamen team arrived, over twenty of them.
Under Pharmacist Huang's deliberate arrangement, the Militiamen held their weapons, found the gaps, and attacked without stopping.
Just like that.
A quarter of an hour later, Chen Yichuan gritted his teeth and persisted, enduring the pain in his body.
Finally.
The system notification sounded in his ears.
'Ding.'
'System Prompt: Iron Shirt has been upgraded from 'skillful' to 'adept'. Rewarding 1 point of Strength, 1 point of Agility, 1 point of Stamina; Unlocked Silk-Reeling Force Deflection.'
Before Chen Yichuan could open the panel to check.
Thump.
Pharmacist Huang kicked him with a sweeping leg strike.
The violent attack instantly made Chen Yichuan retreat several steps.
At the same time.
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A scarlet damage number floated over Pharmacist Huang's head.
This stunned Chen Yichuan for a moment, but he quickly reacted.
This was the second layer of the realm unlocked by adept: Silk-Reeling Force Deflection, which has a chance to deal counter-damage.
"Hm? Counter-shock!"
"Yichuan, have you broken through your realm?" Pharmacist Huang instinctively looked at his foot and said in a deep voice.
Upon hearing this.
Chen Yichuan nodded: "That's right!"
"Hahaha, not bad, not bad. You are truly a monster with heaven-defying comprehension. Breaking through a realm in just one hour." Pharmacist Huang sighed with emotion.
Subsequently, he ordered the Militiamen not to use martial arts involving fists and kicks, but to use weapons.
Otherwise, they would be injured by Chen Yichuan's counter-shock force.
Weapon attacks would also generate counter-shock, but compared to close-quarters hand-to-hand combat, the counter-shock force was much smaller.
Clang, clang, clang.
Just like that, two and a half hours passed.
The martial arts experience skyrocketed as if it were on a rocket, until a thin layer of Qi shirt appeared on Chen Yichuan's body.
Iron Shirt Great Completion!!