Immortality begins with exchanging talent attributes.

For three consecutive days, Zhou Yan went to the Xuanyi Guard to report for duty every morning, and then went straight home to practice martial arts.

There has been no news from Lu Qingshuang either; she doesn't know if her injuries have healed or if she has forgotten about him.

They also couldn't get in touch with Zhu Asan for a long time.

Zhou Yan was not uneasy.

But the city was too big. He only knew that Zhu's maiden name was Zhao, but he had no idea where she lived or what she did for a living.

The only way to find out about this is through Li Kun, a local bigwig.

Li Kun readily agreed, saying he could give him a definite answer today.

Boom!

Put down the "meteor hammer" in your hand.

Zhou Yan raised his hand, and the panel appeared.

[Talent Attributes: Strength of Nine Oxen and Two Tigers (Blue), Iron Skin and Bones (Green), Ever-Changing Aura (Green), Swift Blade (Green)]

Age: 16

Lifespan: 15 years and 11 months

Martial Arts Skills: Copper Body Technique (Mastery), Mountain Step (Beginner), Thunderclap Saber Technique (Mastery), Tiger Subduing Fist (Minor Success), Body Tempering Technique (Perfect), Collarbone Grappling Hand (Perfect)

[Realm Level: Third Refinement of Yi Jin Jing (Perfect)]

Looking at the information that appeared on the panel, Zhou Yan felt a real sense of satisfaction.

These past few days, he has kept his schedule almost completely full.

After clocking in at dawn, I would come back and practice the Bronze Body Kung Fu all morning, practice swordsmanship in the afternoon, and practice boxing in the evening. I was practicing martial arts almost all the time except for eating and sleeping.

With the added strength of nine oxen and two tigers, his progress in the Bronze Body Technique can be described as changing every day.

It is worth mentioning that the original first three levels of the Bronze Body Technique, once mastered, were replaced by the complete version and became "Mastery".

If he hadn't run out of Qi-replenishing pills, he felt he could have broken through to the minor success of the Bronze Body Technique in one go, and then started forging his bones.

As he completed the three training sessions, his lifespan increased by more than two years.

This gives him plenty of motivation every day.

Zhou Yan picked up a handkerchief and wiped his sweat, then hesitated for a moment.

He decided to go to Wanbaolou.

He is now quite wealthy, so he might as well go and see if he can buy some effective pills like the Qi and Blood Pill.

The effects of the Replenishing Essence Pill might be sufficient for some ordinary third-level martial artists, but frankly, it's still a bit lacking for Zhou Yan.

He had just taken the last pill, and less than an hour later, the effects of the medicine were completely worn off, forcing him to stop, otherwise he would further deplete his body.

Donning the official uniform of the Black-Clad Guard and picking up his sword, Zhou Yan headed straight for the Wanbaolou in the inner city.

Zhou Yan put on the uniform of the Black-Clad Guard, picked up his long sword, and went straight out the door, heading towards the Wanbaolou in the inner city.

  

He had been passing by Wanbaolou every day for the past few days, and he actually wanted to go in and take a look.

I just felt that I didn't have anything to buy at the moment.

Secondly, there isn't enough time to practice martial arts, so how could I bear to waste it on leisurely strolling around?

So I held back and didn't go in.

Today is just right.

As soon as I stepped into the gate of Wanbaolou, a pretty maidservant came to greet me.

Seeing that Zhou Yan was dressed in the official uniform of the Black-Clad Guard, they dared not be negligent and said with a smile:

"My lord, welcome to Wanbaolou. I am Xiaoru, a maid of Wanbaolou. What would you like to buy?"

It has to be said that Wanbaolou is clearly a high-end place; no wonder its business is so successful.

"I'd like to see the elixirs and cultivation techniques."

Since he was already there, Zhou Yan decided to take a look at everything.

"Yes, sir, please follow me."

Xiaoru smiled and agreed, then led Zhou Yan upstairs.

As they walked, they continued to explain:

"This floor is filled with antiques and picture books; the martial arts master's things are all upstairs."

"Um."

Zhou Yan nodded.

As soon as Zhou Yan arrived at the area selling pills on the second floor, he was stunned.

Having received one hundred taels of gold from Fang Wenjian, plus the one hundred and fifty taels he had saved, he felt incredibly wealthy.

But when he saw the prices of the various pills on the counter, he truly understood what poverty meant.

The Replenishing Essence Pill, a basic Qi and Blood elixir, costs sixty taels of silver for a bottle of five pills.

Blood-Generating Pill, a basic Qi and Blood Pill, five pills per bottle, costing one hundred taels of silver.

Taihe Dan, a mid-level Qi and Blood Pill, five pills per bottle, 500 taels of silver.

……

Isn't this a bit too exaggerated?

Looking at the price of the Taihe Pill, Zhou Yan fell silent.

Five hundred taels a bottle? One hundred taels a pill.

What's the difference between this and eating gold?

The maid Xiaoru, who was standing nearby, continued to introduce the situation:

"Due to the different alchemists, the price of pills of the same grade can vary."

Although both the Replenishing Essence Pill and the Blood Regenerating Pill are basic-level pills, the Blood Regenerating Pill was refined by a master alchemist from our Wanbaolou, so its effects are better, and its price is also higher.

With a stern face, Zhou Yan nodded and said:

"Give me two bottles of Qi-replenishing pills."

There's nothing wrong with the Replenishing Essence Pill; just eat more of it.

"Yes, sir."

Xiaoru's smile remained unchanged.

A moment later, she brought out two bottles of wrapped Replenishing Pills and handed them to Zhou Yan.

"Sir, would you like to take another look at the cultivation technique?"

"have a look."

Zhou Yan nodded.

Since we're already here, it's good to broaden our horizons.

Xiaoru then led him upstairs.

As she passed the third floor, she introduced:

"Sir, the third floor sells high-quality weapons. If you are interested, you can come and take a look at them later."

"good!"

Zhou Yan agreed verbally, but his steps never stopped.

He certainly lacked high-quality weapons, but he also lacked money.

When I arrived on the fourth floor, I was already mentally prepared.

But seeing the price tags on these secret manuals still made his vision go black.

The Three Yang Palm technique, an inferior palm technique, costs eighty taels of silver.

The Plum Blossom Sword Technique, a mid-level sword technique, costs 350 taels of silver.

Fire Dragon Saber Technique, a superior saber technique, worth 1,800 taels of silver.

……

Their martial arts skills are quite good.

The price is also very good.

It was so good that Zhou Yan felt a lump in his throat just looking at it.

He hasn't fully mastered the martial arts techniques he already possesses, so he's not in a hurry to switch to new ones.

I mainly came here to check out the market, and now I've seen the market trend.

He also realized something.

I am still poor, extremely poor.

Zhou Yan did not continue browsing.

He feared that if he continued watching, his Dao heart would become unstable.

He told Xiaoru what was going on, then quickly went downstairs and headed straight for the outer city residence.

Back at home.

Zhou Yan didn't delay and went straight into the training room.

He took out the newly bought Replenishing Pills, poured out two pills, and swallowed them all at once.

The elixir entered the stomach.

The warm medicinal properties quickly dissolved and flowed through the blood and qi to the limbs and bones.

Zhou Yan took a deep breath.

Today, four training sessions!

With the restrictions lifted, he picked up the meteor hammer and felt the medicinal power within his body being activated.

Whoosh!

boom!

The rhythmic pounding sounds echoed once again in the practice room.

The sounds in the training room gradually disappeared as the sun began to set.

Zhou Yan stood in the room, his more than three-meter-tall body undulating slightly.

Sweat rolled down his bronze chest, tracing the lines of his muscles.

Large tendons, like small snakes, constantly twist and extend under the skin.

That's the change after the tendons have been tempered to the extreme.

Zhou Yan clenched his teeth.

pain.

It hurts.

But he could sense that he was very close to taking that step.

a moment.

The large tendons that were constantly twisting under the skin suddenly shuddered all at once.

Immediately afterwards, the tremor traveled along the large tendon and penetrated deeper inside.

It goes straight to the bone.

Zhou Yan could clearly feel his bones getting hot.

It was a burning heat that emanated from deep within the bones.

Click!

A subtle sound emanated from his body.

His spine, arm bones, and leg bones seemed to be hammered and tempered by an invisible iron hammer.

The pain exploded along the gaps in my bones.

But what followed was a force that was more solid and substantial than before.

next moment.

Zhou Yan's aura suddenly turned somber.

It felt as if an invisible force had pressed down on him.

Although his body size did not continue to grow, he felt heavier than before.

With a slight lift of the arm, the panel appeared.

Lifespan: 21 years and 11 months

[Martial Arts Skill: Bronze Body Technique (Minor Success)]

[Realm: Fourth Refinement Bone Forging Realm (Entry-level)]

Life expectancy increased by six years!

Zhou Yan clenched his fists tightly.

Chi!

The air seemed to be squeezed and burst, emitting a short, sharp whistle.

Having reached the fourth level of Bone Forging, I wonder how powerful I truly am now.

When Zhou Yan killed Shen Heng and the others, he briefly unleashed his full power.

At that time, he had only just entered the third level of training, but he still suppressed and killed Shen Heng, who was at the fourth level of training, with overwhelming power.

"I wonder if my punch can kill a martial artist in the Blood Exchange Realm."

He muttered something to himself.

A feeling of wanting to fight someone welled up inside him, making his breathing a little rapid.

Boom boom boom!

A knock on the door interrupted Zhou Yan's thoughts.

next moment.

His body shrank rapidly, and within a few breaths, he returned to his normal size.

"Young Master, Lord Li Kun is here to see you."

Zheng Bo's voice came from outside the door.

"understood."

Zhou Yan replied.

Li Kun has arrived.

It seems there's news from the third brother's side as well.

……