Cosmic Demon

Chapter 107: Genius Treatment, Mindfulness Meditation (First Update!)

"Student Qin, this is the talent apartment assigned to you. We have bought all the daily necessities. If you find anything missing, please tell us."

In the afternoon, a special car from the inspection department took Qin Shi to the Tai'an urban circle. After a 40-minute drive, it slowly stopped at the bottom of a high-end apartment building in Qingyang District.

It is very close to Xinyi Middle School. If you want to go to Qiguang Hengda, it is only a few stops away. It has all the supporting facilities around it and can be said to be a prime location for school district housing.

After passing through the entrance hall, Qin Shi stood in the living room and looked around the layout of the apartment.

The apartment has two bedrooms and one living room, and is fully furnished with sofas, chairs, and dining and kitchen utensils.

The windows are bright and the light is excellent. There is a relatively spacious terrace across the sliding door of the partition, with several pots of green plants, which is full of vitality.

Even in Hengzhou, which has such a strict level of electronic blockade, smart homes are still installed to control indoor lights and curtain switches at will.

Compared with the small bedroom of seven or eight square meters in the shantytown, it is much better.

Qin Shi said friendly:

"I am very satisfied, thank you."

The person who took him to the elevator and into the room after swiping his card was a pretty young woman.

She has shoulder-length hair, is quite tall, and is wearing a black suit, dressed like a professional.

"Student Qin, please add me as your contact. If you have any questions or need to buy anything, I will help you. By the way, my last name is An, you can just call me Xiao An."

Miss An has a friendly smile and an excellent attitude, comparable to the waiters at Haidilao.

Qin Shi sighed, it turned out that this was the treatment that geniuses enjoyed. Not only were they given good living conditions, but they also had someone specially arranged to take care of their lives.

He took the key and access card and asked curiously:

"Miss An, are all the residents in this building students like me?"

"The majority of students come from Xinyi Middle School, Hengda Middle School, and Jiakai Middle School. Only those who are at least in the top ten of the grade and have passed the vitality test can apply for it."

Miss An smiled and nodded and replied:

"This is one of the benefits of the Education Committee's Talent Development Program. If you, Qin, perform outstandingly and win the cup competition honor, you will have the hope of being selected as a rising martial arts star and can go to the central city.

The conditions there are much better, with each student having their own house, a private practice room, and public venues.”

Who says studying is useless? It can definitely change your destiny!
Qin Shi was greatly surprised by what he heard. If Uncle Chen had not spoken and Secretary Huo had not arranged it, he would not have known this at all.

The teachers of the Hongzhi class in Xinyi Middle School never mentioned it to the students. They probably thought it was unnecessary. Few people in the class could pass the dan placement exam, let alone the martial arts star program that selected top students from all the universities in Hengzhou.

We have to admit that the all-round gap in educational resources does determine students' knowledge and future.

Just talking about everything in front of us, it is difficult for the children of employees in Jiuchang Street to touch it.

"Okay, I won't bother you anymore, Qin."

After Miss An explained the matters, she left tactfully.

She didn't go downstairs immediately, but stood at the window in the corridor for a moment.

This is a 17-story building with one apartment per floor, making it a private territory suitable for quiet solitude.

"So young."

Miss An looked down at the prosperous scenery of the metropolitan area from a high vantage point, thinking to herself:
"I don't know where this student Qin came from. He hasn't even finished the dan-setting exam yet, but he's able to move directly into the top floor of the Chengcai Project Apartment."

She had not mentioned that the floors and rooms of this apartment building were actually allocated according to academic performance and the assessment scores of overall potential.

The seventeenth floor where Qin Shi is located is a special position where one can "reach the top of the world", representing that he has the highest score in this year's talent project.

"Lu Hui at the 16th level, Xu Mo at the 15th level, and Zhao Yunzhu at the 14th level, their vitality has exceeded 28 points.

Lu Hui is even closer to 30 points. If nothing goes wrong in the next year, there is a good chance that he will reach 45 points, which is enough to meet the admission standard of the Martial Arts Department of Qiguang Hengda University."

An Jingchu was very curious about how talented and capable this classmate Qin was to be able to easily crush all the high school elites in Tai'an urban area and live on the 17th floor that had been vacant for a long time.

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“The second-level energy liquid for daily consumption, the third-level energy liquid for replenishing the energy consumed during practice, and the fourth-level energy liquid for impacting vitality.

Dachang brand nutritional paste with rich flavors, high-energy protein bars for snacks, and even injection equipment are available.”

After Miss An, who was like an apartment housekeeper, left, Qin Shi couldn't wait to open the double-door refrigerator, which was filled with various valuable "learning resources".

A rough estimate is that the amount is no less than hundreds of thousands.

State funding and public appropriations are indeed generous!

"No wonder Uncle Chen said I didn't write enough last time. The resources that a project can provide are beyond my imagination.

Add to that the education fund and the upcoming martial arts star plan, and there’s no need to worry about money.”

Qin Shi let out a long sigh, and his tense nerves seemed to relax at this moment.

She no longer has to worry about money, rely on Lao Liang's salary and family assets, or rely on her elder sister's hard work to support herself.

"From now on, you just need to upgrade with peace of mind and complete your second transformation."

Qin Shi took out several bottles of energy liquid and placed them according to their levels.

He then sat cross-legged and began to practice his fighting skills, manipulating his true energy.

The fists and feet seemed to carry the wind, with power flowing as they were swung, sometimes light, sometimes heavy, sometimes sharp, sometimes violent. The moves were connected smoothly and perfectly, revealing the demeanor of a master.

After breaking the limit and settling in the inner world, Qin Shi, through resonance, studied the Hundred Aspects Refining Technique of his ancestor day and night and made great progress.

In just a few minutes, his body quickly became hot, like a blazing furnace, and his tendons were twisted and tangled, making "bang bang" sounds.

"The flesh and blood are gathering vitality, the aura is getting stronger, and the new transformation is really cool! It's like leveling up with double or even triple experience points. Once you experience it, it's hard to go back to that slow state of cultivation."

The second level of the divine barrier allowed Qin Shi to feel more deeply the subtle changes in his body.

Even without looking inward, he could feel that the "seed of life" in his lower abdomen was growing stronger little by little as if it had been watered.

The scorching sun was still beating down, and Qin Shi soon broke out in a sweat. However, he was unaware of it, as he was immersed in the circulation of Qi.

I saw that the space between his brows gradually became brighter, and strands of free light seemed to penetrate through his forehead and seep into his inner body.

"The life force takes the form of a seed, and it seems to be able to absorb energy from the outside world?"

Qin Shi was surprised. He had always thought that the path of martial artists focused on exploring the physical body and developing potential, which was quite different from the fantasy style of absorbing the spiritual energy of heaven and earth in online reading materials.

He emptied his mind, used muscle memory to maintain his training state, and entered the Hall of Mind to ask Super Xiao He.

The latter hesitated for a moment and gave his answer:

"This is a gift from the God's Great Limit. Logically speaking, if you want to absorb external energy, the life seed must break out of the shell and form a 'field' covering the whole body before it can be refined.

The spiritual realm is to form a holy fetus and break the barriers of the material world. In the practice of ancient times, this is called "the unity of heaven and man."

Qin Shi seemed to be lost in thought. Because his mind was fixed inwardly and he could sense subtle things, he unconsciously gathered the sunlight.

"You have to be careful. The sun is a stellar celestial body. The light and heat rays it emits were called 'sun essence' in ancient times. Those Qigong practitioners can only start with moon essence. If they rashly gather sun essence, they will easily burn themselves. If you feel something is wrong, stop immediately."

Super Xiao He reminded.

"What good is it to gather the sun's essence?"

Qin Shi asked. "The so-called inner is the heart, and the scenery is the image. Letting the mind accommodate more external images can nourish the spiritual power and form 'thoughts' faster.

Only when you have the ability to project thoughts outward can you be considered a qualified spiritual practitioner and be qualified to take the meditation master exam."

Super Xiao He is like an encyclopedia and always provides the correct answers.

Qin Shi raised his head and looked upwards, and sure enough, a faint sun halo appeared in the Hall of Thought, making this interior scene even more lively.

He couldn't help but think:
"It's somewhat similar to the ancient practice of 'gathering qi'. It's said that those qi cultivators traveled to famous mountains and rivers, collecting the purple qi of the morning sun and the qi of the dew, and then made pills to consume them."

Super Xiao He nodded:

"The path of martial artists is a road to heaven created by Yan Haishan by integrating many cultivation methods. It includes many ancient martial arts and ancient methods."

Qin Shi understood and left the palace of thinking.

Scalding heat traveled throughout his body, and his second transformation was even more violent. The rich vitality filled every inch of his flesh and blood, constantly expanding outwards, causing his body surface to begin to glow with a faint glow.

"If my vitality breaks through 30 points, I think my eyes will glow."

Qin Shi sat cross-legged, imagining the cool scene with the electric eyes. When the qi circulation slowed down, as if lacking power, he grabbed the energy liquid and drank tons of it.

There is no need for acupuncture to inject this type of second- and third-level energy liquid, as it has the property of [overgrowth] and is sufficient to be completely absorbed.

The sun gradually sets in the west, the scorching sunlight becomes softer, casting layers of golden light on the tall buildings.

It was like large patches of burning clouds, changing into various shapes. Qin Shi only ended his training for the day when the last bit of afterglow faded away.

This feeling of being able to concentrate on doing something without being disturbed by the outside world makes people feel at ease and satisfied.

The mind is calm and peaceful like a lake!
"The rich go to suburban villas, away from the crowds, or travel to the sea to escape the world, just to pursue this kind of experience."

Qin Shi's heart was constantly filled with insights. People's hearts are too easily influenced, and his active thinking was like a wild horse that could not be stopped at all.

"The first step in spiritual practice is to enter into a state of concentration. You can imagine how difficult it is to 'fix your thoughts'. For a long time, you need to meditate, breathe, guide, and grow your spirit. With a strong mind, you can control your body, restrain your thoughts, and subdue your thoughts.

This state is called "lock up the monkey in your mind and you will become enlightened; tie up the will and you will become a dragon" in the "Void Meditation Method".

Qin Shi closed his eyes again and did not enter the inner scene. His empty thoughts seemed to have weight, like a stone sinking into the water and would no longer float easily.

The skin and flesh inside the body squirmed and the fascia vibrated, making a thunderous sound.

The seed of life absorbed nutrients eagerly, and quickly expanded from a fingernail to the size of a pebble.

The heart beats violently, the blood flows rapidly, and the body's metabolism works to its limit, expelling previous waste.

I don’t know how much time passed. When Qin Shi opened his eyes, the sky was dark, with only the light of neon lights.

His whole body was wet, as if he had sweated a lot, making his clothes stick to his skin, feeling sticky and uncomfortable.

"I'm in a state of meditation. My mind is in a state of meditation and my body is in a state of meditation."

Qin Shi's eyes were extremely bright and sharp, and seemed to glow in the thick darkness.

A few hours passed in a flash. The long period of practice did not make him feel tired. Instead, he felt relaxed physically and mentally. Full vitality overflowed in his body, like a nutrient-rich river water nourishing the seeds of life.

"It jumped at least eight."

Even Qin Shi himself was surprised.

He was no longer the ignorant son of the Old Factory Street worker. He knew very well that such a huge leap was simply unbelievable!
Developing vitality is by no means a panacea that can make you an amateur or professional overnight.

It grows like a tree, and even if it is forced to ripen, it still needs a process.

"My spiritual state of concentration stimulates my body and promotes my transformation... The two complement each other and I make rapid progress."

Qin Shi pondered it over and wondered, could it be that the unity of body and soul is the true path to becoming a martial god?

If you want to improve your vitality by 8 points, even the top students in the elite class would need months to do so, but I accomplished it in one night.

"He Lanchan chose to break the limits of his physical body and manifest his spiritual power. Maybe he wanted to take a unique path."

Qin Shi sat up slowly, and with just one movement, the feeling of hunger spread throughout his body.

He quickly walked into the house, opened the refrigerator, and took out some delicious nutritional paste and several high-energy protein bars that provided huge calories.

Start showing off!
It took me a full forty minutes to finish most of the food I had left before I felt about 80% full.

"It's wonderful to live a life where I can practice in peace and have all the resources I need!"

Qin Shi took a deep breath, took off his sweat-soaked clothes, and went into the bathroom to wash.

"It would be great if this kind of life could continue."

He dried his hair and lay down on the bed to spend the first day in the apartment.

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The next day.

Qin Shi opened his eyes. His body was like a precision machine that could operate according to the set program without any reminder.

The terminal beeped, it turned out to be a message from Miss An.

[An Jingchu: Mr. Qin, the Talent Apartment provides nutritious meals in the morning and evening. If you need them, please let me know.]

"That's too considerate. If I tell Xiao Zhou that the top students in the elite class enjoy this kind of treatment, he'll probably clench his fists and grit his teeth."

Qin Shi sighed that even with the same talent and such excellent educational resources, the elite class and the Hongzhi class are like high-speed trains and horse-drawn carriages. Even if they are at the same starting line, the gap will only get bigger and bigger.

【Qin Shi: Please give me two servings. 】

【An Jingchu: OK, it will be delivered in 20 minutes. 】

Sure enough, when Qin Shi finished washing up, the doorbell of the apartment rang.

An Jingchu pushed the dining car and stood outside, delivering two silver trays to the dining table.

When Qin Shi opened it, he found that it was actually a large piece of grilled meat with clear texture and a strong aroma.

An Jingchu introduced:

"This is 'iron-cracked crocodile meat', which is only supplied by first-class universities. It is a third-level food ingredient that can enhance one's physical strength. United Pharmaceutical's high-energy protein bars contain a certain proportion of iron-cracked crocodile meat. This is considered a Hengzhou specialty and is supplied once a week."

Qin Shi nodded to show that he understood, but he thought in his heart that every time he spent a day in the talent apartment, his knowledge would be broadened.

Hengzhou specialty?

As a native of Tai'an, Hengzhou, Qin Shi had never heard of it before!

An Jingchu placed her hands on her lower abdomen, just like a housekeeper doing her duty:

"Student Qin, after dinner, if you want to visit the talent apartment, I can take you around and have a look.

Things like the gym, swimming pool, practice room, and even computer room are all open to you. However, the latter two will be limited in time, not all day long. "

Qin Shi thought for a moment and said:
"If all is well, I plan to stay in the training room for a while."

An Jingchu smiled gently and bowed slightly:

"Okay, I'll arrange it for you."

(End of this chapter)