Time passed in a blur as his body and mind synchronized perfectly with the Tongbei Fist. His movements became faster, sharper, and more explosive.
Soon, he had mastered muscle memory for the technique.
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As he practiced, Lin Xuan began experimenting with other mission possibilities.
[Mission created: Practice Rockfall Fist 100 times. Reward: Proficiency (Mastery) +1.]
[Mission created: Cultivate Tongbei Fist to Mastery. Reward: Bottle of first-grade Qi and Blood Pills.]
[Mission created: Cultivate Tongbei Fist to Perfection. Reward: Bottle of second-grade Bixue Pills.]
[Mission created: Cultivate Tongbei Fist to Transcendence. Reward: Fist Talent (Beginner).]
[Mission created: Break through to Body Tempering Sixth Stage. Reward: Physique +1, Bones +1.]
Lin Xuan looked at the missions before him, a fiery determination burning in his eyes.
"This system is my path to rise above everyone else.
Lin Dong may have the Ancestral Stone, but I… I have this!"
Lin Xuan was fully immersed in practicing the Tongbei Fist!
Except for eating, drinking, and sleeping, he spent every moment cultivating.
After his parents passed away, Lin Xuan lived alone in a small courtyard.
He was quiet and withdrawn, rarely leaving home.
Most of his time was spent in closed-door cultivation, so almost no one came to disturb him.
The family competition was drawing near.
All the younger members of the Lin family were training desperately, each one hoping to stand out during the competition and win glory for their branch of the family.
At first, Lin Xuan had no high expectations for this event. However, now that he had the system, his confidence had grown greatly.
"Lin Dong is probably training hard right now too.
With his Ancestral Stone and Stone Talisman Spiritual Liquid, his cultivation speed won't be slow."
Lin Xuan's lips curved into a slight smile. "But even so, my progress should be faster."
Both he and Lin Dong were the type to work quietly in the shadows and then shock everyone with their achievements.
This time, he wanted to see which of them would amaze the family more.
The First Task
Suddenly, a mechanical voice rang out in his mind:
[Task: Practice Tongbei Fist 10 times.
Reward: Tongbei Fist proficiency +1 (Small Success).
Completed, claim reward?]
"Claim!" Lin Xuan said without hesitation.
"Pa! Pa! Pa! Pa! Pa! Pa! Pa! Pa! Pa!"
Nine sharp and continuous popping sounds echoed in Lin Xuan's courtyard as he completed another round of the Tongbei Fist.
[Tongbei Fist (Small Success +10) → Great Success]
[Task: Cultivate Tongbei Fist to Great Success.
Reward: A bottle of First Grade Qi and Blood Pills.
Completed, claim reward?]
"Claim!"
A white light flashed before Lin Xuan's eyes, and a small jade-green bottle appeared in his hands.
When he opened it, a strong medicinal fragrance drifted out. Inside were ten round, blood-red pills.
[Qi and Blood Pill: Quickly restores physical strength, strengthens the body, and improves the foundation for cultivation.]
"This came at the perfect time," Lin Xuan said happily.
The Importance of Pills
For cultivators, ordinary food couldn't supply enough energy.
Even if one ate a lot, the energy would be digested quickly and wouldn't meet the huge physical demands of intense training.
Before obtaining the system, Lin Xuan could only practice a few sets of Tongbei Fist before he became exhausted and needed rest.
To increase cultivation intensity, monster meat, spiritual herbs, and medicinal pills were essential.
Having just finished a session, Lin Xuan was completely worn out and starving.
"Gulu!"
He quickly swallowed a Qi and Blood Pill.
The moment it entered his body, the pill dissolved into fiery energy that surged through his veins.
His fatigue vanished instantly, leaving him feeling full of strength and energy.
"Great! Time to set a new task and keep going!"
New Tasks
[Task: Practice Tongbei Fist 100 times.
Reward: Tongbei Fist proficiency +1 (Great Success).]
[Task: Cultivate Tongbei Fist to Perfection.
Reward: A bottle of Second Grade Azure Blood Pills.]
Without hesitation, Lin Xuan started again.
"Pa! Pa! Pa!"
Every strike of the Tongbei Fist echoed like rolling thunder.
He wasn't stingy when it came to using the pills. Each day, he consumed two Qi and Blood Pills, allowing him to keep training without interruption.
Five Days Later
[Task: Practice Tongbei Fist 100 times.
Reward: Tongbei Fist proficiency +1 (Great Success).
Completed, claim reward?]
"Claim!"
"Pa! Pa!"
This time, ten clear sounds rang out. Lin Xuan had finally pushed his Tongbei Fist to Great Perfection.
[Tongbei Fist (Great Success +10) → Perfection]
[Task: Cultivate Tongbei Fist to Perfection.
Reward: One bottle of Azure Blood Pills (Second Grade).
Completed, claim reward?]
"Claim!"
Lin Xuan eagerly checked the Azure Blood Pill's description.
It was a stronger version of the Qi and Blood Pill, with even greater effects.
"I've already reached the peak of the fifth level of Body Tempering, just one step away from breaking through to the sixth level,
" Lin Xuan thought excitedly. "I can feel a mysterious power forming inside me....that must be Yuan Power."
"With this Azure Blood Pill, I should be able to break through very soon."