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Chapter 76: Using the Azure Marrow Elixir
Chapter 76: Using the Azure Marrow Elixir
Jiang Tao chuckled and said,
"You're too ambitious, you know!"
"After I took Ah Miao out for a meal, I couldn't sit still at home knowing you were still training. So I brought her to my Martial Arts Training Hall to keep me company while I practiced."
"Brother Qi, long time no see! You look even handsomer!"
Jiang Miaoyin's eyes lit up as she admired the refreshed, dashing figure of Lin Qi, fresh from his shower.
"Thanks!" Lin Qi grinned.
"Let's go, Brother Qi", Jiang Tao gestured, leading the way to his training hall. "There are fifteen minutes left till the new year. Let's celebrate a bit."
"Sounds good!"
As they entered, a rich, spicy aroma immediately filled the air. The center table was packed with skewers of grilled meats, while rows of cola cans lined the side.
Jiang Miaoyin quickly grabbed a chair for Lin Qi.
The trio settled down. Jiang Tao wasted no time snatching a pork skewer.
"Starving!"
"Ah Miao kept stopping me from eating until you arrived. We waited by the door till it went quiet before knocking", Jiang Tao joked.
"Brother!" Jiang Miaoyin blushed, shooting a shy glance at Lin Qi.
"You can knock anytime next time", Lin Qi said, ruffling her hair before grabbing a skewer himself and chugging a cola.
His hunger was fierce—the Third Killing Move had drained him terribly.
"Dig in! Back then, we couldn't even dream of eating this much", Jiang Tao sighed.
The three relaxed in the warm, satisfying atmosphere as they ate.
*
"Boom!!"
A thunderous roar echoed outside the Martial Arts Training Hall. In the sky, vibrant fireworks bloomed—colorful patterns of flowers, shapes, and words.
"It's midnight!"
"Happy New Year!"
The trio rushed to the corridor, gazing at the dazzling display. Jiang Tao raised his cola.
"Brother Qi, let's make waves in the Final Exam too!"
"Let all of Cang Province remember our names."
"Don't forget me—next year!" Jiang Miaoyin chimed in.
"Cheers!"
They clinked cans in the chilly night air.
*
Martial Dao Calendar, January 1, 2046
The new year began.
After a night's rest, martial arts students threw themselves into their desperate final push.
"There are less than seven days left till the Final Exam. Every second counts—every point matters."
"Raise your score by one, and you'll surpass hundreds, even thousands!" Yan Hong stood solemnly at the podium.
The room tensed. Pressure hung thick—everyone had targets, and none would relent.
*
That night, Training Hall 503
"Boom! Boom!"
Lin Qi swung his spear, unleashing the Third Killing Move—Rockburst Drill. A terrifying force exploded from his weapon.
The spear tore through the air with a shrill whistle, as if drilling through reality itself.
He stopped, wiping sweat from his brow.
"Rockburst Drill is mastered, but it drains me badly. I'm still not smooth enough—using it in battle would leave openings. Need more practice."
After changing, he grabbed an elixir bottle from his cabinet and entered the bathroom, where a white bathtub awaited.
He filled it with hot water, opened the elixir bottle, and gently swirled its translucent, azure liquid into the bath.
"Drop!"
The blue liquid spread instantly, turning the entire tub into a soft sapphire hue. Fragrant herbal steam rose, filling the room.
Lin Qi stepped in. Though the water was scalding, it barely fazed him—his Red Blood regimen had long desensitized him.
"Less than a week till the Final Exam. My spear techniques surpassed expectations. Now Vital Energy is the last hurdle."
A month had passed since he obtained the Azure Marrow Elixir. It was time.
"The instructions say first use adds around 0.08 to Vital Energy. I wonder how much my body can absorb."
He leaned back, letting the warmth work its magic.
Heat surged through his muscles, then a cool sensation trickled in like streams seeping into his pores. The chill wriggled through his body like tiny worms burrowing deep.
Once inside, the coolness surged into his muscles, activating them like ravenous beasts devouring prey. Each fiber absorbed the essence silently, refining itself.
"Ahh…"
Lin Qi exhaled deeply, every muscle relaxing into blissful rejuvenation.
A warm, tingling fatigue crept over him. Before long, he drifted into sleep.
[You’ve used the Azure Marrow Elixir. Your body absorbed 0.01 Vital Energy.]
[Your muscles absorbed the elixir, adding 0.01 Vital Energy.]
[...]
*
Next morning, 4:00 AM
"Beep! Beep!"
Lin Qi jolted awake, still submerged in the now-cool bath.
"Didn’t expect to fall asleep here!"
He turned on the shower, letting hot water cascade over him as he checked his status.
[Vital Energy: 9.74 → 9.84]
He stared, shocked. A full 0.10 increase without training!
"200,000 credits for a reason. To gain Vital Energy just by soaking comfortably…"
He mused, "The average person absorbs 80%, gaining ~0.08. But my innate talent absorbs 100%. Not a drop wasted."
Satisfied, he changed into a fresh uniform, tossed his dirty clothes into the washer, and activated his cleaning drone.
Each day’s four training sessions demanded multiple uniform changes.
He grabbed nutrient-packed energy bread from his cabinet, washing it down with an Energy Brew.
At 4:20 AM, he headed to the Martial Arts Classroom and approached the Punch Force Analyzer.
"With 9.8 Vital Energy, how much did my punch power jump?"
The machine whirred to life. He bounced lightly, loosening his joints.
Inhaling deeply, he relaxed his muscles.
Then—
His eyes sharpened. His aura shifted, fierce as an awakened tiger. Power surged from his feet through his core, coiling like a spring before unleashing through his spine—the great dragon rising, vertebrae stacking into a pillar of force.
Spinning, he unleashed a cannonball of a punch.
The strike connected with a thunderous "Crash!"
The impact rattled the target violently, nearly flinging it off its hinges.
The screen blinked—"1156 kg!"
Lin Qi’s lips curled upward.
*
(End of Chapter)
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