30: Study plan ahead, buy books online, new skill [Bloodthirst]

“Sometimes, I really feel like I’m illiterate, knowing nothing at all.”

“It seems my study plan needs to be moved up.”

“First, let me ask Artificial Intelligence · Heavenly Book, then I’ll buy some books online about human biomechanics, "human anatomy", psychology, and hypnotism.”

He exited the game world, took out his phone, and began to ask Artificial Intelligence · Heavenly Book whether the toughness and hardness of tendon tissue were more important, or its extensibility and length.

Soon, Bai Xuan saw the answer.

Tendon tissue usually refers to tendons and ligaments.

Its toughness, hardness, extensibility, and length are all very important; they collectively determine the tissue's function and health. Their importance depends on the type, location, and load the tissue bears.

Neither set can be absolutely said to be “more important” than the other; they are interrelated and require balance.

Here is a specific analysis:

Toughness refers to a material's ability to absorb energy (resist damage) before fracturing.

High toughness means the tissue is less likely to tear or break when subjected to impact or sudden loads.

This is crucial for all tendon tissues, especially when enduring instantaneous explosive force or unexpected impacts during exercise (such as landing, sudden stops, or confrontations).

Hardness refers to a material's ability to resist deformation.

High hardness means it is not easily stretched when subjected to force, which is particularly important for tissues that need to precisely transmit force and maintain joint stability.

Extensibility refers to the degree to which a material can be stretched before fracturing (elongation).

A certain degree of extensibility is crucial for absorbing impact energy and cushioning vibrations.

Length: Both tendons and ligaments have a fixed length determined by their anatomy, which directly affects the distance they span across joints and their leverage.

Summary:

Healthy tendon tissue requires an optimal balance between hardness/strength, extensibility/flexibility, and toughness. Its specific “length” (anatomical length) is also part of its functional design.

Neglecting any one aspect can affect function or increase the risk of injury.

Seeing this answer, Bai Xuan now had a clear understanding.

The upgrades for the Steel Tendons skill needed to be alternated.

So, Bai Xuan directly chose [Steel Tempering] and planned to choose [Tendons Reinforcement] for the next upgrade.

“I still have seven Skill Points, enough for two more levels.”

[Skill Points - 2]

[Proficiency + 200]

[Steel Tendons LV2 → LV3]

For the upgrade, he chose [Tendons Reinforcement].

[Skill Points - 3]

[Proficiency + 300]

[Steel Tendons LV3 → LV4]

For the upgrade, he chose [Steel Tempering].

Feeling the subtle changes in his body, especially in his tendon tissues… a sort of exhilarating soreness from an invisible force continuously tempering and stretching his tendon tissues, truly made Bai Xuan feel both pain and joy.

However, this sensation came and went quickly.

After the enhancement ended, Bai Xuan turned his gaze back to his phone screen.

“Now I can buy books online.”

After quickly selecting and purchasing thirteen books, Bai Xuan once again entered the game world to continue hunting.

During the hunt, Bai Xuan gained a deeper understanding of the changes within himself.

He could perform some difficult movements more easily, even movements that ordinary humans couldn't do. This made Bai Xuan ponder.

“Although the wisdom of our predecessors is indeed profound and brilliant.”

“Whether it’s Wudang Swordplay or Taiji Sword, both are exquisite, rigorous, and biomechanically sound sword arts.”

“But as my attributes grow stronger and stronger, coupled with the bonuses from numerous skills, my body is becoming increasingly inhuman… breaking the theoretical limits of the human body, capable of movements ordinary people cannot achieve…”

“This also means… sword arts suitable for ordinary humans are not suitable for me.”

“However, creating a sword art suitable for me is not a simple task.”

“I need to study… study various sword arts, study human biomechanics, study "human anatomy"… study a vast amount of related knowledge… Only with sufficient knowledge can I create the most suitable sword art for myself, based on my physical condition.”

“Perhaps this sword art could integrate many skills into one, so what astonishing effects and bonuses would it possess?”

A glimmer of anticipation flashed in his eyes, but it quickly changed.

“Buzz!! Buzz!!!”

A faint glow flickered in his eyes, and Bai Xuan turned his gaze towards the source of the sound, his pupils contracting.

It was a mosquito, a mosquito as large as a basketball.

Above its head, there was a line of text.

High-Level Mutant!

This was the second High-Level Mutant Bai Xuan had encountered.

The first High-Level Mutant had brought Bai Xuan the powerful transcendent skill Golden Wind Lung.

So, what kind of harvest would this High-Level Mutant bring him?

His eyes narrowed slightly, and Bai Xuan, without hesitation, changed his weapon.

He drew his bow, nocked an arrow, and activated a skill.

Penetrating Arrow!

“Whoosh——!”

As the arrow cut through the air even faster, the mutated mosquito reacted.

Its reaction speed was very fast, and its flight speed was also very fast.

After easily dodging the Penetrating Arrow's attack, it flew towards Bai Xuan at an extremely high speed, like a white phantom.

Its proboscis, like a sharp, long needle, looked terrifying.

After all, this was a mosquito the size of a basketball.

“Its reaction speed is very fast… its flight speed is also very fast… but its defense should not be strong. Against such an enemy… I can use this skill…”

Aiming again, this time Bai Xuan activated the skill Arc Arrow.

This skill not only allowed the arrow to fly in an arc but also provided an additional 70% accuracy bonus.

Therefore,

“Whoosh——!!!”

The arrow shot through the air, drawing an arc in mid-air, and then accurately hit its target.

“Pfft!!!”

As pure white blood bloomed, the mutated mosquito's movements stiffened.

It wasn't dead.

But Bai Xuan had already seized the opportunity.

Penetrating Arrow!

“Whoosh——!!!”

Although Penetrating Arrow couldn't curve and didn't have an additional accuracy bonus, it had an extra penetration bonus, making its lethality extremely high.

“Pfft!!!”

A larger splash of pure white blood bloomed, and this time the mutated mosquito finally died.

Now it was time for the harvest!

He reached out and touched it, and a prompt appeared.

[Obtained skill “Bloodthirst”]

[Skill: Bloodthirst LV1 (0/100)]

[Effect: Passive ability, you can smell the scent of transcendent blood within a thousand meters. Active ability, you can restore stamina, heal injuries, and ingest energy and nutrients by drinking transcendent blood]