Chapter 11: Refinement and Preparation
The morning sun filtered through the windows of Luo Shin's hut, casting a soft glow on his training area. His Qi Refraining Level 5 cultivation had stabilized, and the Common-Grade Defensive Treasure around his neck glimmered faintly with protective energy.
Shin stretched and activated the system panel.
> Spiritual Energy: 300/500
Realm: Qi Refraining Level 5
Techniques:
〈Circulating Qi Palm〉 (Intermediate)
〈Qi Palm Surge〉 (Minor Success)
Spiritual Root: Middle
Soul: Infant
Ding!
[System Notification: Daily Lucky Royale Spin available tomorrow]
Shin smirked. "Tomorrow… let's see what the system has in store for me."
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Refining Low-Grade Techniques
Shin decided to continue refining 〈Circulating Qi Palm〉. He focused his Qi, circulating it through his meridians, and executed a series of precise strikes on a wooden post.
Ding!
[Technique Comprehension: Intermediate → Major Success]
[Spiritual Energy: 350/500]
Shin's body felt more responsive. Each strike carried power without consuming unnecessary Qi. He could sense the flow of energy better than ever before.
Next, he tried improving 〈Qi Palm Surge〉. The technique required sudden bursts of Qi. With his Middle Spiritual Root now matured, he could control the bursts without losing energy.
Ding!
[Technique Comprehension: Minor Success → Intermediate]
[Spiritual Energy: 400/500]
> "Better… much better," Shin murmured, feeling the difference in both speed and efficiency.
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Observation and Strategy
Later, Shin went to the training center. Beginners were still struggling with Level 1 and Level 2 Qi Refraining cultivation. Using Status Scan, Shin silently observed their Qi flow and noted where mistakes were made.
Beginner #7: Qi leaking due to uneven circulation
Beginner #15: Too much focus on technique, not energy balance
Shin quietly adjusted his training approach, practicing controlled sparring with Huan again. Each strike was measured. Every movement conserved Qi while refining techniques.
Ding!
[Huan Spiritual Energy: 5/100 lost in minor strike]
[Technique Efficiency: +20%]
Shin whispered, "Observation and precision matter as much as power. One day, Huan will catch up… but for now, I must train carefully."
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Preparation for Day 4 Spin
That evening, Shin returned to his hut. His mind wandered to the upcoming Lucky Royale Spin. After Day 3, he had gained Soul (Infant). Now he wondered what the system would reward him next.
> Will it be a treasure? A new technique? Or something else entirely?
Shin set up his practice area, refined 〈Circulating Qi Palm〉 once more, and stored Qi carefully in his dantian.
> "I have to be fully prepared. Whatever the system gives me, I need to be ready to use it immediately."
Outside, the city lights glimmered as beginners struggled, advanced, and sometimes collapsed. But Luo Shin, in his quiet hut, continued his steady rise—one Low-Grade technique, one spin, one breath of Qi at a time.
> Step by step… no shortcuts. The Absolute Anomaly moves forward.
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✨ End of Chapter 11 ✨