Hearing Tang Yangwu say this, Su Tu immediately remembered the scene at the diner yesterday.
It seems that the reason for my extreme hunger at the time was due to excessive internal consumption, leading to the body's deficiency.
Martial artists' cultivation inherently consumes a lot, requiring copious nutritional supplements, if relying solely on food, the amount would be unimaginably vast.
But with this potion, it's much more convenient, not only quickly replenishing the body's deficiency but also saving time, otherwise, just eating each day would take several hours.
"Has technology advanced to this point?" Su Tu had never heard of such magical potions before.
"The Federation has always been at the forefront of research in martial arts. This nutritional potion has been around for a long time, but the compound type is a recent development with excellent effects. It not only quickly fills the body's deficiency but also promotes physical metabolism and accelerates body recovery."
Tang Yangwu introduced to Su Tu.
Listening to this, Su Tu felt a bit tempted. Having this potion would indeed be much more convenient; otherwise, every time after cultivating, he would spend hours eating, which would be too wasteful of time.
But to be honest, Su Tu felt that he shouldn't accept this potion. Although Tang Long wanted to cause trouble for him, he hadn't even managed to utter a complete curse word before Su Tu knocked him out.
In this situation, it would be best for both sides to take a step back. Taking the other's possessions seemed unreasonable.
But before Su Tu could refuse.
Tang Yangwu spoke up first: "Not only to apologize on behalf of my brother, but mainly because I want to make friends with you!"
"More friends, more roads. I don't want to get to know you through various interactions in the future. Just now, there is this opportunity, and I want to take this chance to befriend you!"
Tang Yangwu said directly, showing no pretense at all.
Hearing these words, Su Tu couldn't help but give Tang Yangwu a surprised look; he didn't expect him to be so straightforward.
"So, what do I need to give in return?" Su Tu understood well that everything in this world has a price.
Tang Yangwu was willing to tread over the grievances between his brother and Su Tu, using a compound potion to make friends with Su Tu, there must be a reason behind it.
"Body Tempering Room." Tang Yangwu only said three words, and Su Tu immediately understood his meaning.
Yesterday in the Body Tempering Room, Su Tu showcased an extremely terrifying physical talent, which is why Tang Yangwu was willing to befriend him.
"In that case, it would be rude to refuse."
Su Tu no longer declined, he indeed needed this compound potion right now, and Tang Yangwu had already spoken to such an extent that refusing would have seemed excessive.
Seeing Su Tu accept the potion, the corners of Tang Yangwu's mouth slightly raised, revealing a bit of a smile.
"Little Long, from now on at school, consider Su Tu your elder brother, got it!" Tang Yangwu reprimanded Tang Long.
Afterwards, he had a casual chat with Su Tu. During the conversation,
Su Tu raised his doubts about why, with only three months left, Elder Zhou still wanted him to attend school during the day instead of dedicating himself entirely to martial arts.
To this, Tang Yangwu provided his explanation.
"Martial arts cultivation involves not only the body but also the heart and spirit, both depend on each other,"
"You should know that heart and spirit cultivation is called Qi Flow, which requires visualizing secret arts to see the divine. However, there are thresholds for Qi Flow; it's not just about having secret arts to visualize but requires the heart and spirit to reach a certain level to see the divine in the secret arts.
Apart from some rare prodigies, most martial artists' heart and spirit do not meet the requirements. Therefore, the Federation began researching how to improve heart and spirit, stimulating neurons, potions, all these methods have been tried, but none have been effective.
Finally, Federation scientists discovered that humans' heart and spirit would slowly improve through the process of learning, this process is not about what one learns, but about the act of learning itself. Scientists believe that humans' heart and spirit are linked to their wisdom, and the act of 'learning' is a sharpening of wisdom."
"Therefore, teachers have you continue learning, hoping your heart and spirit can reach the level to see the divine in the secret arts during this period."
Hearing Tang Yangwu's explanation, Su Tu understood the purpose of Zhou Wuliang having him continue his studies.
But the current issue is... not only can I see the divine in the secret arts, but I also imprint the divine within my heart and spirit.
"Spiritual Wisdom relates to heart and spirit!" This conclusion dawned upon Su Tu as well.
After all, scientists can only speculate that learning enhances heart and spirit, but Su Tu can observe firsthand that every time he learns something, his Spiritual Wisdom skill level increases, indicating a connection between Spiritual Wisdom and heart and spirit.
After agreeing to meet at the Martial Arts Hall in the evening, Tang Yangwu departed without so much as another glance at his brother.
Tang Long appeared somewhat crestfallen.
But Su Tu did not have the extra mental space to tend to his feelings.
Instead, he took the box of potions and returned to his class, concerned about what would unfold in the meantime.
Upon returning to class, he discovered that the class teacher hadn't shown up yet.
Seeing Su Tu return, several students cast concerned glances his way, and Su Tu nodded to reassure them.
Then he returned to his seat, and seeing him back, Chen Xi immediately asked.
"You okay?"
"No issues, just a misunderstanding."
"So fakey, much wow." Chen Xi remarked playfully upon seeing Su Tu's demeanor.
"Quit it with the stale internet jokes, your brain's rotting that way." Su Tu retorted before diving into his road of test questions...
After school, Su Tu immediately headed to the Martial Arts Hall.
Today marked the first day of his formal cultivation of Basic Skill. He found a corner in the Body Tempering Room, got into position, and began circulating his Basic Skill.
"Straighten your arms, if you slack even a little here, a crucial point might not channel Qi later!"
"Squat down, introspect both body and mind!"
"Back, pay attention to your back!!"
Zhou Wuliang corrected a few students' postures, his brows knitted together.
It was only upon seeing Luo Fan, Mo Ya, and Tang Yangwu that his brows relaxed.
"Not bad, your foundation in Basic Skill is strong. Luo Fan, Mo Ya have channeled Qi into over ninety acupoints, and Yangwu has over eighty acupoints with Qi, you have the chance to enter Tier Two Mingtiao before the exams, so work hard."
"After this, follow me, your heart and spirit should be ready for Qi Flow."
Zhou Wuliang encouraged.
Hearing this, a trace of joy shimmered in their eyes, a significant reason for joining Tayue Martial Arts Hall was that secret art.
Rumor has it that the secret art hails from the True God Burial Land, harboring True Divine Spirit, powerful and mysterious.
Thirty years ago, Zhou Wuliang broke the barrier, bringing forth the divine from the secret art, witnessing a grand moon emerging through the Star River, overpowering all and destroying an abandoned star.
Zhou Wuliang mused internally, observing some of his students.
"Ancestor Star is still lacking, among these families, Tang Yangwu stands out more, but the Tang Family itself was knocked down from New Star, offering a bit more heritage than other families."
"This martial exam will hinge primarily on Luo Fan, Mo Ya... or perhaps this prodigy."
His gaze then fell on a young man in the corner.
Su Tu stood in horse stance, his left hand like the firmament placed above his Dan Tian, and his right hand like sturdy earth below his Dan Tian, converging like a world.
Each of his movements bore an inexplicable divinity, indistinct to others.
But Su Tu could feel, as his movements shifted, the previously faint Qi within him coursed throughout his body, leaving areas it passed through burning with stimulation—a reaction of his blood and energy.
His breathing adapted to a unique rhythm, accelerating in certain areas while slowing in others, as if a natural instinct ingrained into Su Tu's body since that day he grasped Basic Skill.
Cultivating Basic Skill was a continual refinement of the body with Qi, akin to a hammer incessantly smelting blood vessels, sinews, and acupoints until each one could perfectly conduct Qi, culminating in success.
This process was grueling, as one never knows when the hardship would end.
But... for Su Tu, there was an inexplicable enjoyment... because he discovered the difference between Immortal Burial and other Basic Skills!!
[Cultivated Immortal Burial for twenty minutes, blood energy surged, Body Strengthening Proficiency +20]
[Cultivated Immortal Burial for forty minutes, meridians resonated, Body Strengthening Proficiency +20]
[Cultivated...]