Chapter 13: Chapter 11 Pure Divine Art—Sunbathing
Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations
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[Detected cultivation technique, Pure Divine Art]
[Do you want to simplify it?]
"Simplify!" Xu Zhong fervently thought.
[Host confirmed!]
[Cultivation method, Pure Divine Art is being simplified…]
[Simplification complete.]
[Pure Divine Art simplified to sunbathing]
"Sunbathing?"
Xu Zhong was confused.
This simplification occurred in one go.
Xu Zhong glanced at the sunny weather. His luck was holding up well.
He stepped out into the sunlight.
[Pure Divine Art Proficiency +1]
[Vitality+0.01]
Xu Zhong was dumbfounded. Wow, this was amazing.
Modern students prioritized martial arts over academics. Their cultural education was somewhat lacking. They couldn't conjure up much eloquence when confronted with such a marvel, aside from exclaiming how incredible it was.
Another 30 seconds passed.
[Pure Divine Art Proficiency +1]
[Vitality+0.01]
Xu Zhong was shocked!
Although 0.01 was little, the remarkable part was that Xu Zhong didn't have to exert himself. He simply had to bask in the sun.
This was akin to a passive skill. He could continuously augment his Vitality as long as he stood beneath the sun.
One minute equated to 0.02, and an hour amounted to 1.2 vitality.
Even though it couldn't compete with traditional craftsmanship, his physique couldn't endure the latter if practiced daily.
Xu Zhong suddenly felt dizzy and hungry. He then devoured two pieces of beef jerky.
Then, he continued.
[Pure Divine Art Proficiency +1]
[Vitality+0.01]
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[Pure Divine Art Proficiency +1]
[Vitality+0.01]
From 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.
[Pure Divine Art Proficiency +2]
[Vitality+0.02]
"Wow, the brighter the sun, the more my vitality increases."
This was genuinely remarkable.
Soon, Xu Zhong shifted his attention to the Thunder Fist that Xiahou Chi had sent him.
At this point, Xu Zhong was beginning to feel hungry. He had already consumed all the food he had purchased earlier.
"Ouch… 2,000 yuan per week won't be sufficient for my living expenses if I continue eating like this. It's more like 20,000 yuan."
Xu Zhong had already devoured over 100 yuan worth of snacks in a short time. It had been a little over an hour since he started cultivating. In that case, his daily expenses would amount to 2,000 yuan.
"Yes, I need to find a buffet. Otherwise, it's going to be a major loss."
Xu Zhong thought.
Soon, Xu Zhong dialed his sister's number. He intentionally lowered his voice and said, "Xu Yun'er, listen carefully. Your brother, Xu Zhong, is currently in a precarious situation. Prepare one million yuan immediately, or your brother's life will be in grave danger."
"Xu Zhong, have you exposed yourself to the sun for too long these past few days? If you have something to say, just say it plainly," Xu Yun'er knew Xu Zhong's jest.
Xu Zhong chuckled, "Sister, guess what my vitality test results were today?"
"Judging by our morning battle, it should be around 70."
While Xu Yun'er suspected that Xu Zhong's Vitality was probably above 70, considering his previous test result of only 1 Vitality point, she couldn't fathom how he had achieved such a remarkable increase.
Xu Yun'er could only make an educated guess.
Xu Zhong grinned. "107! That's the result of my test today!"
He didn't conceal it from his sister.
In this world, Xu Yun'er was the only person he trusted wholeheartedly.
However, after Xu Zhong finished speaking, he didn't hear the laughter and praise he had anticipated.
"Hello, Sis. Are you still there?"
"You little rascal, I have a weak heart. Stop with your nonsense. To increase your Vitality by over 100 points overnight? I know what your aptitude used to be like. Quit pretending."
Xu Yun'er couldn't believe that her slovenly brother possessed such talent.
"Sis, I'm not lying to you. But never mind if you don't believe me. By the way, I'll need 20,000 yuan per week for my living expenses from now on."
"No," Xu Yun'er flatly refused.
"What do you mean?" Xu Zhong frowned.
"Sigh, I've taken a liking to a cultivation technique recently, priced at 100 million yuan. My funds are a bit tight. For now, you'll have to make do with 2,000 yuan a week."
100 million?
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If you don't want to lend me money, just say so!
However, Xu Zhong didn't doubt his sister. In martial arts, potent cultivation techniques and martial techniques could fetch a billion, let alone a mere 100 million.
Xu Zhong didn't want to burden his sister any further. After all, she had already done so much for him.
It seemed that he would have to earn his own money.
Xu Zhong exchanged a few more words with Xu Yun'er before heading to the cafeteria to eat.
Initially, he thought the cafeteria would be less crowded after missing the regular mealtime. To his surprise, it was still bustling with people.
Most of them were martial artists.
Martial artists had voracious appetites.
As a rule, everyone at Luo City High School's cafeteria could only obtain food once. If they wanted seconds, they had to pay extra. This rule was non-negotiable, and anyone who didn't get their fill would have to accept it.
"Xu Zhong!"
Xu Zhong had just sat down when he saw Lin Miaozhen sitting opposite him.
Women only hindered my martial arts practice.
While he had to acknowledge Lin Miaozhen was a stunning beauty, Xu Zhong was only interested in eating and soaking up the sun.
If it weren't for his feelings about eating outdoors improperly, he would have taken his food outside.
Hence, he wasn't enthusiastic about wasting time chatting. After Lin Miaozhen sat down and greeted him, he began eating.
"Xu Zhong, with your current Vitality, you should be able to rank in the top 1,000 in the martial arts examination. Which university are you planning to apply to?"
"Yes, I'm considering Battle College," Xu Zhong replied candidly.
"Just as I thought," Lin Miaozhen smiled.
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The two of them exchanged a few more pleasantries. After Xu Zhong finished eating, he bid Lin Miaozhen farewell.
He went to the supermarket and purchased 300 yuan of food, including beef jerky, tofu jerky, milk, and cheese.
[Detected martial technique, Thunder Fist]
[Do you want to simplify it?]
"Simplify!"
Xu Zhong confirmed the simplification.
[Host confirmed!]
[Martial technique, Thunder Fist, simplifying…]
[Simplification complete.]
[Thunder Fist simplified to punch.]
[Note that simplifying martial techniques is only simplifying the cultivation process. It will not reduce the power of martial techniques. There might even be a chance to break the original upper limit of martial techniques.]
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Just by throwing a punch?
Xu Zhong suddenly felt wrong. Why was the Primal Chaos Body Formula called "simplified" when it required so much effort?
After simplifying it, he needed to perform meticulous craftsmanship. In contrast, for the Pure Divine Art and the Thunder Fist, all he had to do was bask in the sun and throw a punch.
Xu Zhong immediately gave it a try.
He clenched his right fist and threw a punch.
[Thunder Fist Proficiency+1]
After taking a deep breath, Xu Zhong felt a newfound insight in his mind.
He punched again.
[Thunder Fist Proficiency+1]
He punched once more.
[Thunder Fist Proficiency+1]
In this manner, Xu Zhong continued to throw punches while soaking in the sun.
Yes, he mostly did it because performing meticulous craftsmanship in broad daylight felt a bit inappropriate. Otherwise, Xu Zhong wanted to savor the joy of his Vitality increasing rapidly.
He wondered if this buff could be stacked.
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