Chapter 75: The Ultimate
Chapter 75: The Ultimate
It was no wonder that Xiao He had changed into a dress that she rarely wore. In times of chaos, casual attire was more convenient, but now with her Sinew Transformation Realm strength and confidence, she didn't need to worry about such things in the Outer City. Wearing feminine clothing wasn't an issue.
"I've been looking through the City Guard's records, and it seems that demon activity occurs every few years. Has it always been like this in the past?"
Chen Mu led Xiao He into the courtyard and ordered someone to prepare some tea and snacks. Then, they sat down by the fireplace.
Although he had been in this world for several years and retained his past memories, he had never dealt with matters at this level before.
Xiao He gracefully took a seat and said, "Basically, it's more or less the same. Demon activity is both a nuisance and an opportunity. When more demons appear, the threat increases, but the chances of obtaining various demon bones and blood also rise."
"Although the Imperial Guard is stationed outside, guarding the most important locations, and there's also the 'Demon Slayer Bureau' within the Inner City dedicated to this task, when demons are active, each family still sends people to claim a share of the spoils."
Xiao He explained.
Outside Yu City were vast estates and farmland, all of which were owned by the Inner City factions. Almost none of the farms belonged to the peasants themselves; most were cultivated by tenant slaves.
Because of this, these farms and estates were generally guarded by each family's own people, in addition to the elite Imperial Guard stationed outside the city. Usually, no demons could enter and wreak havoc; they would be stopped at the vast mountains.
But when demons were active, their numbers in the mountains would suddenly surge. Even with the Imperial Guard guarding some key areas, many would still infiltrate.
At this time, each family would generally send out people to hunt demons outside the city. On the one hand, they needed to protect their own farms and estates, and on the other hand, demons themselves were valuable resources, so the more they killed, the better.
"I see."
Chen Mu nodded slightly.
According to Xiao He's description, not only did many powerful individuals above the Sinew Transformation Realm from various families go out of the city, but even the private soldiers who had achieved Muscle Refinement Completion through Muscle Cultivation were mobilized in large numbers.
Xu Hongyu was not weak, and as the Chief Magistrate of the Southern District, she naturally led a team to join the hunt. However, the Willow Grove Patrol Officer she led was not among them.
The reason was simple. Hunting demons outside the city had its rewards but also its dangers. In Xu Hongyu's opinion, for now, it was better for Chen Mu to stay in the safer environment of the city and continue his cultivation at a slower pace, as he still needed protection.
For this reason, she also left Xiao He, who had broken through to the Sinew Transformation Realm, in the city. On the one hand, Xiao He would control the City Guard's situation in her absence, and on the other hand, she would also take care of Chen Mu.
"I wonder how long it will last."
Chen Mu picked up the teacup and took a sip.
He was indeed not very enthusiastic about demon hunting, and so far, the furthest he had ventured outside the city was to transport corpses to the mass grave.
"It could be as short as a month or as long as several months."
Xiao He said, "But Miss will return regularly and won't stay outside the city the entire time."
"Mhm."
Chen Mu nodded.
Then he asked Xiao He about other matters, and she answered each question.
After sitting for a while, Xiao He stood up and bid farewell to Chen Mu. As they reached the courtyard, she suddenly smiled and said, "How about another spar? Just to test your progress."
But before Chen Mu could respond, she laughed and walked out of the courtyard, saying, "Never mind, let's wait until you reach the Sinew Transformation Realm. It would be too unfair to you right now."
Chen Mu couldn't help but smile as he watched the scene unfold. Xiao He seemed to be in a state of 'the wind has stopped, the rain has stopped, and I'm moving again,' but this time, Chen Mu didn't have the intention of taking advantage of her. He simply smiled and escorted her out the door.
Once he returned to the courtyard, Chen Mu summoned the System Panel.
【Heavenly Wolf Muscle Training Method (Mastery)】
【Experience: 1001 points】
Today was actually the last day for Chen Mu to practice the muscle training method, as he had accumulated enough experience to break through to the Sinew Transformation Realm. If Xiao He hadn't suddenly appeared, he would have already started practicing the Sinew Transformation Technique.
Without hesitation, Chen Mu used his experience points to upgrade the Heavenly Wolf Muscle Training Method to mastery.
A surge of intense energy erupted within his body, penetrating every muscle and filling him with a scorching heat, as if molten lava was coursing through his veins. Chen Mu's muscles had already been tempered to iron-like hardness through the Bull Bodybuilding Technique, and now, with the Heavenly Wolf Muscle Training Method also reaching mastery, the two techniques complemented each other, making his muscles even more perfect and flawless, like tempered steel.
Chen Mu stood still, and a wave of white heat emanated from his body, visible to the naked eye, causing the surrounding snow and ice to melt. The sound of the energy was like a low hum, and the ice on the roof began to crack and fall off.
After a while, Chen Mu stretched his body and stood up straight, practicing a set of movements from the Bull Bodybuilding Technique and the Heavenly Wolf Muscle Training Method. With a light tap of his right foot, the ground emitted a low rumble, causing the ice and snow in the distance to shatter.
"My muscle training has reached its limit," Chen Mu said, feeling the changes in his body. He exhaled a stream of white heat that extended three feet, like a white energy sword.
The Bull Bodybuilding Technique focused on strength and explosiveness, while the Heavenly Wolf Muscle Training Method emphasized agility and flexibility. Now, with both techniques at mastery, Chen Mu's muscles had become like a steel membrane, tempered to an iron-like hardness.
It could be said that, at this point, Chen Mu's defense was almost impenetrable, and even if someone were to attack him with full force, they would find it difficult to break through his defenses. In fact, Chen Mu's muscles could absorb and redirect the force of the attack, potentially even shattering his opponent's sword.
The combination of his steel-like muscles and copper-like skin had created a synergistic effect, far exceeding the sum of its parts. If he only had copper-like skin, it would still be vulnerable to sharp blades, but with muscles as hard as steel and possessing flexibility, his overall strength had increased several fold.
"With just this copper skin and steel flesh, I might be able to rival ordinary Sinew Transformation practitioners," Chen Mu said, clenching his fists.
For him, using the System Panel to upgrade his skin and muscle training to their limits had brought benefits beyond just increasing his strength. When he entered the Sinew Transformation Realm, his ability to control his steel-like body and unleash its power would far surpass that of ordinary people.
"It's time," Chen Mu said, returning to his bedroom and carefully taking out the Black Jade Power Pellet he had obtained earlier.
With his skin and muscle training at their limits, the next step was to enter the Sinew Transformation Realm.
(End of Chapter)
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