Lin Qi quickly scanned the numerous Spear Technique Secret Manuals, once again dazzled by the selection. His eyes shone with excitement.
There were so many Spear Technique Secret Manuals. At the Black Iron Level, there were only three spear techniques, all universally available across the country and free to learn.
But at the Bronze Level, the number of Spear Technique Secret Manuals suddenly jumped to several hundred.
They were also rated up to Five Stars based on their level of refinement.
Just like Source Energy Skills, the five-star rated spear techniques were the absolute best—the most refined and the most powerful.
Likewise, their price was also the highest, costing 3 million Xia Country Coins.
A four-star rating cost around 2 million, while Three Stars only required about 1 million.
As for those below a three-star rating, the price was even lower; they could be purchased for several hundred thousand.
He sighed to himself. ’This era is great, or at least, the current Xia Country is.’
’It’s truly fair. As long as you have the money and the Talent, any kind of Cultivation Technique or Secret Manual is available for you to learn.’
’With so many Secret Manuals, you can always find the one that suits you best.’
After some thought, he focused his gaze on the five-star rated Spear Technique Secret Manuals at the top of the list.
On his panel, the compatibility ratings for the various Secret Manuals appeared.
Liaoyuan Spear Technique (Compatibility: 97%)
Meteor Spear Technique (Compatibility: 95%)
Vajra Spear Technique (Compatibility: 95%)
...
He briefly looked at three spear techniques of different styles. Their compatibility ratings all exceeded 95%, which meant they were all suitable for him to practice.
Among them, the Liaoyuan Spear Technique had a fierce and powerful style, as blazing and domineering as a fire when executed.
It was built on the concept of a ferocious momentum that could incinerate all things.
’But my core style is still fierce and domineering, a Spear Technique that emphasizes power.’
’So I need to look through all the five-star Spear Technique Secret Manuals and choose the one that’s most compatible with me.’
Lin Qi thought to himself, then continued to examine the Secret Manuals one by one.
About ten minutes later, Lin Qi had finished looking through all the five-star spear techniques and selected the three that suited him best.
Mountain Splitting Spear Technique (Compatibility: 99%)
Furious Wave Spear Technique (Compatibility: 98%)
Thunderbolt Spear Technique (Compatibility: 98%)
...
Lin Qi looked at these three spear techniques. They all had strong, domineering styles, and their compatibility ratings were all above 98%.
Among them, the Mountain Splitting Spear Technique was the most compatible with him, reaching an astonishing 99%.
Moreover, it was a direct successor to the Mountain Shattering Spear Technique. From Mountain Collapse to Mountain Splitting, he could seamlessly transition into practicing this Spear Technique Secret Manual.
’This is the one!’
Lin Qi made his decision decisively, adding it to his shopping cart to be paid for with everything else at the end.
’Next up, a Body Technique!’
He still needed to pick out a Body Technique, so he opened the search filter: [Body Technique] → [Bronze Level].
The page quickly refreshed, and a large number of Body Technique Secret Manuals appeared.
There were far fewer of them compared to the Spear Technique Secret Manuals, and not many five-star options to choose from.
He began checking the compatibility of the Body Technique Secret Manuals one by one.
Thunder Light Body Technique (Compatibility: 99%)
Wandering Dragon Body Technique (Compatibility: 99%)
Flowing Light Body Technique (Compatibility: 98%)
...
These were the three Body Technique Secret Manuals most suited for him at the moment. Both Thunder Light and Wandering Dragon had reached a 99% compatibility rating.
This put him in a dilemma.
So, he carefully examined the descriptions of the two techniques.
The Wandering Dragon Body Technique’s style was elegant and agile. In combat, the user’s body moved like a wandering dragon, their trajectory unpredictable.
It required sufficient core strength, flexibility, and coordination.
Lin Qi possessed all of these, so it was an excellent fit for him.
It was extremely refined on its own, and if paired with a formidable physique, it could produce even more terrifying speeds.
Wandering Dragon focused more on evasion, whereas Thunder Light not only allowed for dodging but also possessed greater explosive power.
After a simple comparison, Lin Qi realized that Thunder Light was a better fit for him than Wandering Dragon.
’I’ll choose the Thunder Light Body Technique!’
Lin Qi made his decision and added it to his shopping cart.
He looked at the price of the Thunder Light Body Technique.
[Thunder Light Body Technique, Type: Body Technique Secret Manual, Rating: ★★★★★, Price: 2,000,000 Xia Country Coins, Note: Red Dome]
...
Its price was 2 million Xia Country Coins, 1 million cheaper than the Mountain Splitting Spear Technique.
The two Secret Manuals together cost 5 million, but since Lin Qi had a 25% discount...
...he only ended up spending 3.75 million Xia Country Coins, leaving a gap of 1.25 million.
’Uncle Yue said 5 million, so I have to spend the full 5 million.’
Lin Qi had no intention of saving money for someone else.
So, he turned his attention to Gravity Rings.
’The 10-jin Gravity Rings aren’t very effective on me anymore, so I gave them to Taozi. I need heavier ones now.’
Lin Qi looked at the black, hollow metal rings and increased the weight to 50 jin, which raised the price from 20,000 to 100,000 each.
Two pairs would weigh a total of 200 jin and cost 400,000 Xia Country Coins.
Lin Qi then bought some Qi and Blood Pills and Stimulant Potions, managing to bring his total close to 5 million Xia Country Coins.
Finally, he clicked to confirm his order.
[Please confirm your purchase of: Mountain Splitting Spear Technique, Thunder Light Body Technique, Gravity Rings, Qi and Blood Pills...]
[Confirm!]
[The total value of your purchased items is 6.66 million Xia Country Coins. With your 25% discount, the final total is 4.995 million Xia Country Coins. Please select a payment method.]
Upon seeing this, Lin Qi found the "Request Payment From Another" option among the many payment methods.
He found his friend—[Yue Feng].
And sent the request.
Haaah~
Lin Qi let out a long breath. Now, he just had to wait for Yue Feng to complete the payment and for the Secret Manuals to be delivered.
He stood up, changed into his Martial Arts Uniform, picked up his Thunder Horn Spear, and began his daily Cultivation.
SWISH SWISH!!
Without the suppression of the Gravity Rings, his entire body felt exceptionally light. An endless well of power surged forth, and even the spear in his hands felt lighter.
Power traveled through his muscles and tendons to his arms as he unleashed a continuous series of thrusts.
The speartip quivered, madly slicing through the air as he thrust it straight out, retracted it, and thrust again.
14, 15, 16...
17!
HUFF!
Lin Qi retracted his spear, his eyes bright. Seventeen thrusts in one second—he had broken his limit again.
Being able to thrust more times per second meant he could inflict greater damage on his enemies in battle.
The effect of the Gravity Rings was even better than he had imagined.
Suddenly, he thought of the Body Technique Secret Manual he had just bought. ’Perhaps the Gravity Rings will be effective for training my Body Technique as well.’
...
「Red Dome Martial Arts Dojo, Top-Floor Office.」
The faint scent of incense hung in the air, creating a calming atmosphere.
Yue Feng, dressed in a black suit, sat in a smart chair, his expression serious as he looked at a message on his phone.
’In three days, the Hall Master and the inspection team will arrive in Celestial Sea one after another.’
’The full evaluation of Lin Qi will begin.’
HAAAH~
Yue Feng leaned back in his chair and took a deep breath, staring at the white ceiling as the image of the Hall Master surfaced in his mind.
He was a man who exuded a terrifying aura.
He and Master Lu were only Vice Hall Masters; they handled most of the daily affairs.
But the true Hall Master was someone else entirely.
For the branches in some provincial capitals, the Hall Masters were all Eighth Realm Martial Artists—truly Top Level Martial Artists in the Xia Country.
’I wonder what the Hall Master will think of Lin Qi?’ Yue Feng thought with some concern.
BEEP!
As he was thinking this, a message was projected in front of him.
[Lin Qi has invited you to pay for his purchase!]
Yue Feng’s eyes lit up. Lin Qi was buying new Secret Manuals.
’Looks like the kid is feeling the pressure, too.’
’If he doesn’t learn a new Spear Technique, he’s destined to lose when he faces the others in the sixth round.’
With that, he pressed his fingerprint to the scanner and initiated the payment.
"Fingerprint verification successful!"
"Payment successful!"
Yue Feng couldn’t resist his curiosity and used his authority to check which Secret Manuals Lin Qi had bought.
Mountain Splitting Spear Technique
Thunder Light Body Technique
...