Evening time.
Jiang Ye dragged his weary body out of Chen Zilu's office, heading towards the classroom.
By now, school hours had already passed, leaving only a few people still cultivating in the Martial Arts classroom.
Wen Yuehui was among them.
He looked at Jiang Ye approaching, his gaze somewhat peculiar.
"Ye, why do you look so drained?"
Jiang Ye glanced at him, frowned, and said, "Do I?"
Wen Yuehui nodded and said, "Why don't you look in a mirror, it feels like your whole body's been emptied... By the way, where did you go during the self-study class this afternoon? Why didn't I see you?"
"I went to find Teacher Chen."
Jiang Ye replied.
That afternoon, during the self-study class, he hurried to Chen Zilu's office and spent the whole afternoon engaging in an in-depth discussion about Martial Arts techniques.
Chen Zilu was indeed very patient and offered a lot of guidance.
Jiang Ye also knew this one-on-one tutoring was very rare, so he studied with extreme seriousness.
The afternoon almost drained his energy.
"Fortunately, the progress was remarkable."
Jiang Ye looked at the panel.
The "Star Martial Cultivation Technique" had significant improvement.
"In just one afternoon, it equaled two days of usual progress."
"During this time, it seems my perception was even higher than usual, could it be that only when Teacher Chen teaches me individually can I fully enhance that 30% perception?"
As Jiang Ye pondered.
Wen Yuehui beside him widened his eyes.
"Last time when I secretly sought her guidance, she told me to wait for the Martial Arts class to ask questions, how come in your case, you got private lessons?"
Wen Yuehui said indignantly.
Jiang Ye glanced at him and laughed, "Maybe your modeling isn't good enough."
"Outrageous, male safety!"
Wen Yuehui spread his hands with a face of sorrow and said, "The world is a big sucker for looks, when will the average male be able to stand up..."
Jiang Ye shook his head with a laugh, ignoring him.
He obviously knew it wasn't because of Chen Zilu's looks.
More due to his willingness to work hard, and the Martial Bone Awakening.
This world is never short of people who exert effort.
Nor is it short of so-called geniuses.
However, hardworking geniuses are liked everywhere.
Night was falling.
Jiang Ye, taking advantage of the still not fully dark skies, hurriedly embarked on the journey home.
Because of the existence of the 'Shadow Disaster,' he never went out at night.
...
Taoyang District, Building 12, Unit 606.
At the dinner table.
Jiang Ye was eating meat heartily.
Suddenly, he paused slightly: "This meat today... why doesn't it taste quite right?"
It didn't taste like the pork, beef, or lamb he usually ate.
Li Anping smiled and said, "It's leopard gall, your dad bought it today."
"Leopard gall?"
Jiang Ye looked astonishingly at Jiang Dahai across the table.
Leopard gall is a Martial Arts ingredient.
Though not as precious as tiger gall, its price is still much higher than ordinary beef and mutton.
Beef and lamb are five hundred per pound, not to mention leopard gall, which is specifically supplied for Martial Arts and is several times more expensive than regular meat.
Jiang Dahai grinned, "I got paid today and bought it for Ye to try, only once a month, so take it easy."
Half a month ago, he successfully joined the Shadow Hunting Bureau.
Though only in night security, the monthly salary was eight thousand, much higher than before.
Next to him, Jiang Ting clung to Jiang Ye's arm and pouted: "Brother, I want to eat too!"
"Your brother needs to replenish his body practicing martial arts, don't compete with him." Li Anping scolded.
"Ah?"
The little girl shrank her neck and quickly said, "I'm sorry, then I won't eat it."
Jiang Dahai looked at Jiang Ye and smiled, "How does it feel?"
He had never eaten such an expensive thing in his life, so he was curious.
"My stomach feels warm."
Jiang Ye had only eaten half and was already feeling it.
This nourishing item, combined with the cultivation technique, produced amazing effects.
"Mom and Dad, I'll go back to my room to cultivate!"
He quickly finished the rest of the leopard gall and rushed back to his room.
This opportunity was rare, and it was necessary to combine it with the cultivation technique to maximize the benefits.
Inside the room, Jiang Ye quickly assumed a fist stance and began cultivating the "Star Martial Cultivation Technique."
An hour.
Two hours.
In the blink of an eye, five hours passed.
Jiang Ye, drenched in sweat, stopped cultivating.
"Finally, it's all digested." He breathed a sigh of relief and instinctively looked at the panel.
[Cultivation Technique]
Star Martial Cultivation Technique: Minor Success (41%→45%)
"Five hours, yet it improved nearly 5%?"
Such efficiency was too high, equivalent to his week of hard work!
Of course, it was also because this was the first time he ate leopard gall, if he ate it daily, the effect might not be so dramatic.
But undoubtedly, it was far better than regular beef and lamb!
"Is this Martial Arts nourishment?"
After his joy, Jiang Ye felt a deep longing in his heart, this level of progress was intoxicating.
But he also knew that with his family's situation, there would only be one such opportunity a month.
"Strive to break through to cultivation technique Great Success, then I'll have the ability to earn money."
Jiang Ye gradually calmed down inside.
He glanced at the time, it was half past eleven, he could still cultivate for another two hours.
Jiang Ye straightened up and started cultivating again.
...
Time flew by.
Jiang Ye cultivated day after day.
Aside from holidays, he would seek guidance from Chen Zilu to trigger the "Ancestor's Friend" 30% perception boost.
In the blink of an eye, it was mid-June.
As the final exams approached, the atmosphere in the entire sophomore year gradually became tense.
With sophomore year ending, junior year was just around the corner.
Thus, the final exams for the second semester were of critical importance.
Those in the top ten were destined to be given more attention by the school and teachers, with extra effort and resources allocated.
Many students began working overtime, staying up late to cultivate, desperately striving to improve themselves.
Jiang Ye was naturally no exception.
During this period, his in-depth exchanges with Chen Zilu became fewer since she was not his personal tutor and had to take care of other students too.
When he sought her guidance privately, he would occasionally be declined.
Jiang Ye had no complaints about this.
"Her willingness to teach me here and there is a favor, her refusal is her right." Jiang Ye understood clearly.
Chen Zilu had already given him enough private teaching.
To keep pushing might only provoke antipathy.
...
Time came to late June.
That evening, Jiang Ye was diligently cultivating the "Star Martial Cultivation Technique" in his room.
"Ding ding ding!"
During his cultivation, the bones all over Jiang Ye's body emitted continuous crisp sounds, like metal clashing.
The sound started crisp, gradually turning muffled.
Eventually, it was like the resonating ground of the earth, ringing continuously!
In an instant, a breakthrough feeling like the bursting of spring ice shot out like a sharp sword.
[Star Martial Cultivation Technique: Minor Success (100%)→Great Success (1%)]
"After half a year of hard cultivation, I finally broke through to Great Success!"
Jiang Ye stopped cultivating and looked at his body.
Before he could thoroughly inspect his changes.
Lines of text appeared abruptly.
[Detected that your strength exceeds the system limit!]
[Unlocked title: Martial Arts Grandmaster!]
[Congratulations, you achieved the 'Martial Arts Grandmaster' accomplishment, stepping into the ranks of peak powerhouses!]
[Reward: Constitution Enhancement!]
['Martial Arts Celestial Ladder' function unlocked.]