Rise in Douluo Continent with the help of bean buns

The days after awakening are like a wound-up clock, precise and regular.

Lin Chen quickly adjusted his schedule, dividing his time into blocks each day, cultivating, doing business, tempering his body, and forging his spirit, all in parallel without neglecting any of them.

I get up at 3 AM, meditate for two hours, and practice the "Qinghe Technique";

At the end of the Mao hour (5-7 AM), I washed up, ate breakfast, and dealt with trivial business matters.

From Chen Shi (7-9 AM) to Wu Shi (11 AM-1 PM), they go up the mountain to collect herbs and tend to the medicinal herb fields.

At noon, lunch and a half-hour nap are served.

From 1-3 PM to 3 PM, we make calming packs, check inventory, and process orders.

At 5 PM, I went to town to deliver goods and settle accounts, and also to purchase ancient books and supplies.

At 7 PM, dinner; whale gelatin body-tempering bath (once every three days).

At Hai hour (9-11 PM), meditate and train your spirit for one hour, then rest.

My days are packed with activities, yet I manage to balance them well.

Once the rhythm was adjusted, efficiency immediately increased significantly.

The whale gelatin quenching process is proceeding as planned, once every three days without interruption.

The intense, stinging sensation from the first body tempering was still vivid in Lin Chen's mind, but by the tenth time, he was able to handle it with ease.

It wasn't that the pain had lessened, but rather that his tolerance had increased and he had become more familiar with the rhythm of the medicine's effects.

During each body tempering session, Doubao would precisely guide the medicinal power throughout the entire process, flushing the meridians and nourishing the body along the optimal path.

The absorption rate of the medicine is consistently above 92%, which is more than twice that of an ordinary Soul Master.

Over the course of two months, twenty body tempering sessions were completed.

The width of the meridians increased by 35%, and their resilience increased by 32%, clearing all congenital blockages. Although it hasn't reached the point of qualitative change yet, it's steadily improving with each treatment.

In terms of cultivation, the progress of the "Qinghe Technique" is also very steady.

Four hours a day, without fail.

It only took him a little over two months to go from level three to level four, and then to the peak of level four in terms of soul power.

This speed is considered fast even among ordinary Soul Masters, let alone Blue Silver Grass, which is known for its slow cultivation.

If others knew that Blue Silver Grass could cultivate at this speed, they would probably be astonished.

But Lin Chen was not in a hurry to break through to level five.

He took the initiative to suppress it and began to refine his level four soul power, repeatedly compressing and purifying each strand of soul power until the level four soul power container was completely filled without any gaps.

Others seek speed, he seeks stability.

The deeper the foundation, the higher you can go in the future. Taking a step back now can allow you to leapfrog ten steps later.

  

Martial Soul Micro-Management Training is also ongoing.

One hour every day, without fail.

From initially tying a knot in the vine and threading it through a small hole, to later simultaneously controlling dozens of vines, each performing different actions, the precision of control has improved significantly.

Lin Chen also developed some new ways to play.

For example, make the ends of the vines as thin as needles to accurately prick the antennae of ants; make the vines weave into a simple net structure to catch falling stones; make the vines grow along specific patterns to "write" words on the ground.

These are all very basic exercises, but the results are obvious.

In his hands, the Blue Silver Grass had transformed from a limp, useless vine into a precise and controllable "tool".

Although he doesn't have any soul skills yet, his basic control skills are already very solid.

Once you obtain your first spirit ring and have a proper spirit skill, its power will definitely not be weak.

Business operations are also expanding steadily.

Distribution to the surrounding three towns went smoothly. The quality of the calming pack speaks for itself; its efficacy is 30% better than similar products on the market, yet the price is only 10% higher, making it extremely cost-effective. It quickly gained market share, and orders increased rapidly.

The medicinal herb field was expanded from half an acre to three acres, and two impoverished villagers were hired to help manage it. Lin Chen was only responsible for the crucial aspects of planting spacing and water and fertilizer ratio. Two additional auxiliary ingredients were planted, both used in calming and body-tempering medicines, further reducing raw material costs.

Production capacity has increased two or three times, barely enough to keep up with demand.

My monthly income has steadily exceeded twenty gold coins and is still growing.

Despite accumulating more and more money, Lin Chen remained frugal. His food, clothing, and daily necessities were no different from those of ordinary villagers. Apart from keeping a portion for working capital, he converted all the money he saved into gold notes, which he kept close to his body as a fund for future soul hunting and purchasing books.

He remained very low-key in the village.

He rarely goes out, and spends most of his time in the yard except when delivering goods.

The villagers only know that this orphan now runs a small business, is able to eat his fill, and occasionally helps out the villagers. He is an honest and good boy.

Concealing one's talents and keeping a low profile is his first principle in life.

Never make a fuss until you have sufficient means to protect yourself.

The knowledge base is also continuously expanding.

Every time he went to town, he would browse the secondhand bookstores and pick up some old, handwritten books.

It contains cultivation insights from low-level Soul Masters, illustrations of hundred-year-old Soul Beasts, and basic theories of plant-based Martial Souls... The content is mostly superficial and contains many errors and omissions, but it is still useful for expanding one's knowledge base.

Every time Doubao finds a book, she analyzes and archives it page by page, corrects errors, and adds it to the database.

Knowledge base update progress:

Plant Martial Soul Basic Manual Unlock Progress: 55%

Hundred-Year Soul Beast Encyclopedia Unlock Rate: 70%

Low-level tempering theory unlock rate: 58%

Basic Soul Master Combat Theory Unlock Rate: 41%

Little by little, great things are achieved; grains of sand can be piled up to form a tower.

These seemingly scattered pieces of knowledge are gradually piecing together a complete picture of the Soul Master world.

When we move to bigger cities and come into contact with more classic texts, our knowledge base will experience explosive growth.

That afternoon, Lin Chen returned from town with a copy of "The Essentials of Combat for Low-Level Soul Masters" that he had just acquired.

The book was old, the pages were yellowed, and it talked about combat techniques from Soul Warrior to Great Soul Master.

The content is very basic, but it is still very valuable for Lin Chen, who has never actually fought.

He sat at the stone table and slowly flipped through the pages.

Doubao's voice would occasionally ring in my mind, supplementing, correcting, and extending.

This statement is biased. The core of a control-type Soul Master is not "binding the opponent," but rather "restricting the opponent's rhythm of action." Binding is merely a means; disrupting the rhythm and creating opportunities for battle are the true goals.

[A tactical approach has been overlooked here. Against offensive opponents, multiple stages of control can be used instead of a single instance of crowd control, depleting their soul power and stamina, and dragging the battle into a prolonged fight.]

The key to victory in this case wasn't the strength of the soul skills, but rather the improper allocation of soul power. If 30% of soul power had been conserved in the early stages, there would have been a chance to turn the tide later.

Lin Chen read it aloud while silently memorizing it.

He spent an entire afternoon reading a thin booklet. It wasn't that he read slowly, but rather that each page contained a wealth of supplementary information and extensions, far exceeding the content of the book itself.

When he closed the book, his understanding of Soul Master combat had reached a new level.

Although they haven't actually fought yet, their theoretical foundation already far surpasses that of ordinary Great Soul Masters.

"Doubao, simulate a battle. Opponent: Level 7 Soul Master, Power-type Beast Soul, Strength Type," Lin Chen thought to himself.

[Command received. Battle simulation initiated. Opponent model: Level 7 Soul Warrior, Power Attack Type, Strength Type, Martial Soul: Iron Arm Bear, Soul Skill: Strength Amplification.]

The simulation begins...

Lin Chen closed his eyes and his consciousness entered the deduction space.

On the battlefield, a burly young man roared as he charged forward, his martial spirit manifesting, his arms covered in thick bear fur, and his strength surging. He threw a punch, accompanied by a whistling sound.

This was a full-force attack from a level seven Soul Master.

If it were an ordinary level 3 Blue Silver Grass Soul Warrior, they probably wouldn't even last one round.

But Lin Chen is not an ordinary Blue Silver Grass Soul Warrior.

With a thought, he unleashed a dozen or so blue silver grass vines, not directly binding his opponent, but spreading them out along his path, some tripping him up, some wrapping around his wrists, some obstructing his view, all in a rhythmic and orderly fashion.

The boy smashed several vines with a punch, but his footing was tripped, and his attack paused.

In the short time it took to eat, even more vines wrapped around it, layer upon layer, like a large net.

The boy roared and struggled to break the vines, but for every one he broke, two more would take its place. His soul power was being rapidly depleted, while Lin Chen's soul power was being consumed much less.

After several dozen rounds, the boy's soul power was exhausted, and he stopped, panting heavily.

Lin Chen won.

[Analysis result: Victory.]

Consumption Comparison: Lin Chen consumed 45% of his soul power, while his opponent consumed 100%.

Reasons for victory: Effective tactics, using multiple stages of control instead of hard crowd control, depleting the opponent's soul power, and dragging the battle into a protracted war.

Rating: Excellent. The advantage of a control-type Soul Master lies in rhythm control, and you have already grasped the basics.

Lin Chen slowly opened his eyes, a faint smile appearing on his lips.

really.

Although Blue Silver Grass is weak in the early stages, it may be able to fight opponents of higher levels if the tactics are appropriate.

Of course, this is just a projection.

The real battle is full of variables and shouldn't be taken too seriously. But at least it proves that this path is viable.

He stood up and walked into the yard.

As the sun sets, its golden rays bathe the courtyard, casting a warm glow on the herbs in the corner.

Lin Chen looked up at the distant Sunset Mountain Range, his eyes calm and resolute.

In just over two months, I progressed from level three to the peak of level four, from blocked meridians to more than 30% wider meridians, and from complete ignorance to a basic understanding of the theory.

Significant progress has been made, but it's not enough.

His goal was never to become king in Qingshi Village, but to leave this remote place, go to a wider world, and stand in a higher place.

The next goal is clear:

Continue to refine the foundation, compressing the fourth-level soul power to its limit;

Continue the body tempering process, completing the first stage of thirty whale glue body tempering cycles;

Continue to expand the knowledge base to prepare for future Soul Hunting;

Continue to expand your business and accumulate more wealth;

Then—find a suitable time to move to Blackrock Town.

The road ahead is long, but he walks steadily.

Refuse to slack off, refuse shortcuts, and steadily climb the ladder step by step.

As night fell, the courtyard grew quiet.

Lin Chen turned around and went back into the house, where he lit an oil lamp.

Under the dim light, the boy spread out paper and pen and began to record his cultivation insights and deductions for the day.

The handwriting is neat and the strokes are steady.

Every step was taken with clarity and solidity.

Make steady progress and accumulate strength for future breakthroughs.

One day, this unassuming blue silver grass will surprise everyone.