High Martial Arts: Gains one point of health per second, sweeping across the heavens.

"No wonder even the human war god Yue Wuji only tempered himself to level nine. Level ten is simply not for humans to train!" Su Jie couldn't help but complain. "Only a cheat like me would dare to even think about it."

"My liver is too tired to keep going, so I can only keep spending money." He looked at his 709,100 health points, which was only enough to instantly level up two level 10 martial arts techniques.

Without further hesitation, he immediately poured 50 units of Qi and Blood into the Qi and Blood Furnace.

[500000 points of Qi and Blood invested, conversion successful! 50 points of Qi and Blood Essence gained!]

"System, instantly upgrade two martial arts techniques to level 10!"

[Consuming 25 points of Qi and Blood Essence, Martial Aperture level increased to 10! Combat Power +30!]

[Consuming 25 points of Qi and Blood Essence, Martial Aperture level increased to 10! Combat Power +30!]

Two consecutive beeps sounded like celestial music!

Boom! Boom! Boom!

Within Su Jie's body, the two level-nine martial acupoints seemed to transform into two miniature cosmic black holes, frantically devouring the extremely pure essence of qi and blood, causing a tremendous transformation in their structure! A sense of power far stronger and more primal than when he advanced to level nine surged forth like a volcanic eruption!

His aura suddenly surged, and the air in the room seemed to thicken. The invisible pressure made the water glass on the table make a slight "clicking" sound.

[Current Martial Acupoints: Level 10: 2, Level 9: 97]

[Current Qi and Blood Reserves: 20.91 points (+1/second)]

[Combat Power: 6990 points!]

"Two level 10 martial acupoints, directly increasing combat power by 60 points!" Su Jie felt incredibly shocked as he looked at the two level 10 martial acupoints in his body that shone like stars, radiating endless power and profound fluctuations.

He could sense a qualitative leap between the tenth and ninth levels of martial arts! It wasn't just an increase in combat power, but also a closer approach to a higher level of life, with his perception of the energy of heaven and earth becoming several times more acute!

"This is incredible! This is the true prototype of a perfect foundation!" Su Jie clenched his fist excitedly. "At this rate of increase, if all ninety-nine acupoints reach level ten perfection, my base combat power will probably approach ten thousand points?!"

A Martial Aperture stage cultivator with a basic combat strength of nearly ten thousand? Who would believe that?!

"We must obtain more Qi and blood as soon as possible!" Su Jie's eyes burned with fierce fighting spirit.

Su Jie recalled Yang Baichuan's mention of the "Myriad Manifestations Heavenly Palace," where he might be able to find a place that could provide a large amount of Qi and Blood.

"It seems it's time to contact Uncle Yang and go take a look at the Myriad Manifestations Heavenly Palace."

The Myriad Realms Palace! It connects to countless dungeon worlds, and must contain resources and opportunities unimaginable to the outside world. Perhaps there is even a treasure land that can provide a massive amount of health and vitality!

Without further hesitation, he immediately sent a communication request.

Once, twice, three times... the communication failed to connect for a long time.

"Is Uncle Yang busy? Or is he in some isolated instance?" Su Jie put down the bracelet with some disappointment. It seems the trip to the Myriad Manifestations Heavenly Palace will have to be postponed for now.

However, how could Su Jie, the King of Scrolls, wait idly here? He prepared to go out to the City Hall's public quest board to try his luck and see if there were any quests with generous rewards that could quickly grant a large amount of health points. Every little bit helps.

Just as I reached the bustling commercial district in the city center, a familiar yet annoying voice rang out behind me.

"Hey, isn't this Su Jie, our Linjiang City's greatest genius?"

Su Jie turned around and saw Zhou Kun with several followers, looking at him arrogantly. Compared to the last time in the martial arts hall, Zhou Kun's aura was much stronger. It seemed that the Zhou family had invested a lot of resources in him recently, and his combat power had probably exceeded 1,000 points.

Beside him stood a richly dressed, aloof young woman whose gaze toward Su Jie held a hint of scrutiny and disdain.

"Zhou Kun, is something the matter?" Su Jie asked indifferently, not even bothering to give any extra expression.

Zhou Kun was furious at Su Jie's attitude, but remembering his family's recent instructions, he suppressed his anger and sneered, "It's nothing, I just saw that Su Tiancai seemed very relaxed, so I'm reminding you that the martial arts exam is approaching. Don't let temporary success make you slack off in your training."

"No need for you to trouble yourself." Su Jie turned to leave.

"Halt!" The aloof young woman beside Zhou Kun suddenly spoke, her voice clear yet carrying an air of arrogance. "I heard you rejected the Zhou family's offer? And you even injured Vice Master Zhou Xiong?"

Su Jie stopped and raised an eyebrow at her: "So what if it is?"

"Hmph, how arrogant!" the girl sneered. "My name is Zhao Bingyun, from the Zhao family of Jinling. The Zhou family is a subordinate family of the Zhao family. By injuring someone from the Zhou family, you are disrespecting the Zhao family!"

The Zhao family of Jinling? Su Jie had a vague impression of them. They were a well-known martial arts family in Tiandu Province, and it was said that there was a powerful warrior-level expert in the family.

"So?" Su Jie remained as nonchalant as ever.

Zhao Bingyun was enraged by Su Jie's attitude: "So? I'll give you a chance! Kneel down, apologize to Zhou Kun, and hand over your Earth-rank finger technique as compensation, and I might consider having my family treat you leniently!"

Su Jie seemed to have heard something funny and couldn't help but laugh out loud: "Pfft... Hahaha!"

"What are you laughing at?!" Zhao Bingyun's pretty face was frosty.

"I laugh at you scions of noble families, are you all missing a screw in your heads?" Su Jie stopped laughing, his eyes sharpening. "Making people kneel down at the drop of a hat, teaching martial arts? Do you think you're the King of Heaven?"

"You're asking for death!" Zhao Bingyun had never been so humiliated. A chill ran through her body, causing the surrounding temperature to drop several degrees. She raised her hand, ready to strike.

"Bingyun, don't be impulsive!" Zhou Kun quickly stopped her, whispering, "This is the city center, if you make a move you'll get arrested by law enforcement! Besides, this kid is really weird..."

"What's there to be afraid of? Does the Zhao family fear the mere Linjiang Enforcement Team?" Zhao Bingyun said arrogantly, but ultimately withdrew her hand. She stared coldly at Su Jie, "Sharp-tongued! Dare to step onto the stage? Let me see what you're really made of, this rising star!"

Su Jie picked at his ear, looking nonchalant: "No time, I'm in a hurry to play whack-a-mole... oh no, I mean, to do a mission."

Whack-a-Mole? Zhao Bingyun and Zhou Kun were both taken aback.

Su Jie was too lazy to pay attention to these two self-important guys anymore, and waved his hand: "Alright, if there's nothing else, I'll be going. If you're really bored, you can go to the sewers and help clean up the mutated rats, and make some contribution to the city, instead of thinking about bullying honest people all day long."

After saying that, he didn't linger, turned around and blended into the crowd, leaving Zhao Bingyun and Zhou Kun, whose faces were ashen, standing there.

"Damn it! I'll make him pay!" Zhao Bingyun stomped her foot in anger.

A glint of malice flashed in Zhou Kun's eyes: "Don't worry, Sister Bingyun, he'll see just how foolish he is during the martial arts exam!"