Immortality begins with exchanging talent attributes.

"Huff, huff, huff..."

In the courtyard, the sound of fists whistling through the air could be heard continuously.

"Faster, faster!"

Zhou Yan's fists flailing wildly, his eyes burning with fervor, he seemed to have descended into madness.

His blood and qi surged, and his strength surged. Suddenly, he felt something, clenched his fists tightly, and punched forward with both fists crossed.

"Bang! Bang! Bang!"

Three explosions rang out in quick succession in the small courtyard.

Zhou Yan's bare upper body was covered in sweat, and he was breathing heavily.

His originally thin body became more robust under the transformation of his new talent, and some muscle outlines could be vaguely seen.

"Three resounding punches... this... the Body Tempering Technique is complete!"

In his memory, Instructor Zhao, who taught him the Body Tempering Technique, once said...

Being able to perform a complete set of Body Tempering Fist techniques skillfully is considered the entry level.

Being able to deliver a powerful punch and control one's strength is considered a minor achievement.

Three strikes signify great success.

Nine sounds signify perfection.

Although the Body Tempering Technique is not a high-level martial art.

However, if someone can truly master it, they can temper their skin while refining their blood and qi, thus becoming a true martial artist at the Skin Refining Realm!

A martial artist who can achieve even one level of mastery is already quite remarkable.

In the county jail where Zhou Yan works, many of the regular jailers have not reached the first level of cultivation; most are only at the level of sensing qi and blood.

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Zhou Yan suppressed his excitement and prepared to persevere, hoping to reach perfection directly.

But just as he finished setting up, his mind suddenly went blank and his vision went black.

Hunger and weakness!

He felt dizzy and lightheaded, and his body felt inexplicably weak, as if he hadn't eaten for several days, even though he had just finished eating not long ago.

"My progress has been too fast. I went from mastering the Body Tempering Technique to mastering it in less than three hours, which has left my body depleted."

After a long while, Zhou Yan, realizing the crux of the problem, slowly exhaled a breath of stale air.

Martial arts indeed require not only training, but also nurturing.

Only in this way can one have a strong physique and deliver the most powerful punches.

"I was too impatient, too eager to become stronger."

Zhou Yan quickly took out the leftover coarse rice and cured meat from earlier and began to wolf it down.

He quickly devoured the remaining cured meat and rice, and Zhou Yan patted his stomach, still feeling somewhat unsatisfied.

"With the Body Tempering Technique fully mastered and Qi and blood circulating within the body, this amount of food is still insufficient!"

Zhou Yan understood immediately, went back inside and took out the eggs he had bought that morning, and boiled them directly in water.

I ate eight or nine in a row before my hunger subsided.

"This can't go on. These days, when we're practicing martial arts, we can't replenish our qi and blood with just ordinary food."

Zhou Yan sat on a stone stool in the courtyard, pondering how to obtain some food to improve his qi and blood.

I heard that the pharmacies in the city seem to have some tonics that can improve blood circulation.

The price is probably not low, but I can ask about it when I pass by later.

Another one is the Qingmang Mountain Range outside Qingzhou City, which is said to be home to countless rare and exotic animals.

However, there are also more poisonous insects and ferocious beasts there, and not only is my strength weak, but I also have no experience in gathering herbs, so what use would it be for me to go?

"Sigh~"

Zhou Yan sighed.

He slowly raised his hand, and the panel appeared.

Having just become a martial artist and not having rested all night, Zhou Yan did not feel tired at all.

I was thinking of taking advantage of my free time to study the panel and see what changes would occur after the talent fusion was successful.

But upon seeing it, he was overjoyed.

[Talent Attributes: Copper Skin and Iron Bones (Green), Basic Hand-to-Hand Combat Skills (White)]

[Basic martial arts skills (spoken): Your somewhat structured movements are a bit better than the haphazard punches of those street thugs.]

Age: 16

Lifespan: 10 years and 8 months

[Martial Skill: Body Tempering Technique (Mastery)]

There's an extra entry! There's also an extra martial arts skill slot, and lifespan seems to have increased as well.

"What's going on? Why is the system suddenly being so generous?"

Zhou Yan murmured, his eyes thoughtful.

If I remember correctly, when I completed the fusion of my new talents, there weren't this many things on it yet.

His lifespan increased by five years; it should have been ten years and two months at the time.

As a result, after he mastered the Body Tempering Technique, his lifespan actually increased by another six months.

Practicing martial arts can actually increase lifespan!

Zhou Yan's eyes suddenly gleamed!

He was worried about his lifespan, but now does it mean that the higher his martial arts level, the longer he can live?

Moreover, it's hard to say that the newly added entries weren't due to his martial arts practice.

Practice martial arts!

I must learn martial arts!

When the next breakthrough comes, everything will become clear.

Thinking of this, Zhou Yan clenched his fists and muttered to himself.

"First, I need to recover my health, and then I need to master the Body Tempering Technique as soon as possible."

……

Evening, at the entrance of the prison in Qingzhou County.

Zhou Yan, dressed in prison garb, slowly walked through the gate.

"Damn it, a bowl of nourishing soup costs five taels of silver! That's insane!"

As Zhou Yan walked, he muttered to himself.

Just now, he went to a pharmacy called "Tong'an Hall" to inquire about the price of qi and blood tonics.

They were told that even the cheapest "Qi-boosting and blood-tonifying soup" cost five taels of silver per serving.

Having no money, Zhou Yan had no choice but to pretend he had urgent business and hurriedly escape.

Even now, he still remembers the strange look in the eyes of the young apprentice who greeted him.

"We need to find a way to make some money, otherwise we won't be able to continue practicing martial arts."

As Zhou Yan was deep in thought, he suddenly sensed a hurried footstep approaching from behind.

"Ayan, why did you walk so fast this morning? I called you from behind, but you didn't hear me."

An arm wrapped around his neck from behind and said loudly.

Suddenly being approached, Zhou Yan's muscles tensed up instinctively, and he turned his head to look.

A man in his early thirties, slightly shorter than Zhou Yan, with a friendly face, was looking at him with a smile.

A white smudge appeared above the other person's head.

[Public-spirited and righteous (in speech)]

The other party is in a stable state; exchanging terms can restore five years of lifespan.

After a moment's thought, Zhou Yan recognized the person and let out a soft breath.

The person in front of me is named Zhu Asan. He is a friend and colleague of the original owner's father. As the entry says, he is loyal and values ​​his friends.

It is said that he was once saved by Zhou's father, so he takes extra care of Zhou Yan.

As for the lifespan boost mentioned on the panel, Zhou Yan could understand it. After all, he was currently a green attribute, so it was understandable that he would receive some lifespan boost in return.

But this is far too little.

"Third Brother! I have something to do this morning, so I'll leave quickly."

"Hey kid, you seem to have grown taller and stronger too? But why is your complexion so pale?"

Zhu Asan stopped and pinched Zhou Yan's arm, asking with some confusion:

"Haha, really? Maybe it's because I've been practicing martial arts lately, so the changes are more noticeable."

Zhou Yan's heart skipped a beat, then he scratched his head and chuckled awkwardly.

Because he has integrated a new talent, his body has undergone obvious changes, which could very well be noticed by someone with ulterior motives. He must be careful to hide it in the future.

After all, his cheat ability was the most important secret of his life, and he absolutely couldn't let anyone else discover it!

Zhu Asan didn't think much of it and laughed it off:

"Haha, you kid, martial arts training isn't something you can master overnight. Be careful not to ruin your health. Here you go."

As he spoke, he took out an oil paper package from his pocket and stuffed it into Zhou Yan's arms, then added:

"You're off duty today, don't leave early. Come home with me for dinner, your sister-in-law is still talking about you."

Zhou Yan listened quietly to the other person's friendly words, the fragrance emanating from the oil paper package on his chest lingering around his nose.

He couldn't help but recall a saying from his past life.

No matter when or where, no matter what kind of world you live in, there will always be someone who treats you well.

He nodded emphatically and said earnestly:

"Okay, thank you, Third Brother."

"Don't be so polite with Third Brother."

Zhu Asan waved his left hand dismissively, then put his right arm around Zhou Yan's neck and walked out of the prison.

"By the way, Third Brother, do you know where I can buy cheaper Qi and Blood Activating Medicine? Tong'an Hall's medicines are too expensive."

Upon hearing this, Zhu Asan smiled and said:

"Tong'an Hall is for wealthy families; we certainly can't afford it." He finished speaking, stroking his chin thoughtfully for a moment, and then said:

"You can go to the market at the foot of Qingmang Mountain outside the city. There you will find some medicinal herbs that the herbalists who went up the mountain have just brought back. Although they are not as good as the medicine prepared by Tong'an Hall, they are cheaper and enough to replenish your qi and blood."

Zhou Yan had only asked casually, but he hadn't expected the other person to actually have connections, so he quickly replied:

"Thank you very much, Third Brother. May I ask the exact location of that market?"

"No need to rush. The market doesn't start until noon. Come home with me for lunch tomorrow morning, and then I'll take you there."

Upon hearing this, Zhou Yan thanked him repeatedly.

Zhu Asan waved his hand again, telling him not to be so polite.

The two exchanged a few more words and then entered the prison together, before going to different areas to take up their posts.

Walking in the dimly lit passageway, Zhou Yan muttered to himself.

"At the foot of Qingmang Mountain..."

I wonder if I can find some cheap medicinal herbs tomorrow.

However, we still need to find a way to make money, otherwise we won't be able to afford even the cheapest things.

As he pondered, Zhou Yan's figure gradually disappeared into the passageway.

……

P.S.: Thanks to my older brother for the reminder; Lao Ma took the advice seriously! (To be revised)