High Martial Arts: Become a God by Spending Money, Start by Spending All Your Compensation Funds

When the last piece of equipment was placed steadily in its designated location on the second floor, Lin Yun gently patted the dust off his hands.

Su Nianhe shook her arms, her forehead covered with a thin layer of sweat, and the ends of her high ponytail were slightly messy, but she didn't look disheveled at all. Instead, she exuded a fresh and energetic vigor.

She sat down against the wall, her eyes crinkling with a smile, and said, "Finally finished moving everything, I'm exhausted."

Lin Yun also walked over and sat down next to her.

"I counted," Su Nianhe said, counting on her fingers and shaking them triumphantly. "I moved 60 units, so I won, right?"

"Alright, alright, you win."

Lin Yun smiled knowingly.

Although he lost the competition, he was very happy. The transportation fee was 2000 yuan per unit, so 40 units would cost 80,000 yuan.

With the remaining 40,000 or so, he now has 120,000 in hand, enough not only to buy the Heavenly Star Tempering Grass, but also to have a considerable amount left over.

However, he wasn't in a hurry to ask for the money. Instead, he stayed with Su Nianhe, leaning against the wall, and rested quietly with her.

Su Nianhe spoke first, turning to look at Lin Yun, her voice soft and cautious: "Lin Yun, I've heard about your brother."

Lin Yun's eyes darkened: "I'm fine, I'm used to being alone anyway."

"You're not alone. Even though your brother is gone, if you don't mind, I'll be your family from now on, and I'll always be there for you."

Upon hearing this, Su Nianhe suddenly grabbed Lin Yun's arm and said in a serious tone.

These words were like a warm current, instantly flowing through Lin Yun's entire body.

The moment he learned of his brother's death, he felt as if his world had completely collapsed.

He thought that from then on, he would truly be all alone, carrying his hatred alone as he walked alone in this cold world.

In the end, he realized that he had forgotten about the silly girl who had been silently waiting for him for ten years.

Lin Yun's Adam's apple bobbed, as if he wanted to say something, but he found that his throat was blocked and he couldn't utter a single word.

He had never been so nervous in his entire life.

After a long while, he took a deep breath, as if making a decision, and asked, "Nianhe, you should be able to get into the top martial arts academy in the capital, right?"

"Of course!" Su Nianhe immediately raised her chin, her face showing the pride unique to young girls. "I bought this equipment to get used to the training intensity of the top martial arts academy in the capital in advance. I can't let others outdo me there."

After saying that, she seemed to suddenly remember something and quickly grabbed Lin Yun's arm.

"But Lin Yun, don't worry. With your current 9 points of Qi and Blood, plus your top score in the humanities, you'll definitely get into a third-tier martial arts academy in the capital! We'll be close by then, so we can see each other often, and I can protect you!"

She was afraid that Lin Yun would feel inferior, so she spoke quickly and urgently, her eyes sparkling with sincerity.

Lin Yun looked at her nervous expression and suddenly smiled.

He shook his head, looked firmly into Su Nianhe's eyes, and said, word by word, "I will also get into the top martial arts academy in the capital."

Su Nianhe was stunned.

What does it mean to get into the top martial arts academy in the capital?

It has been 108 years since the spiritual energy was restored, but to this day, fewer than 80 people from the entire Qingcheng have been admitted to the top martial arts academy in the capital.

She had only reached the fourth level of the Martial Apprentice realm, and even had a chance to break through to the fifth level before the martial arts exam. Otherwise, how could she be so confident?

But Lin Yun, although his current cultivation level surprised her, still wanted to get into the top martial arts academy in the capital...

It's as difficult as climbing to heaven!

Su Nianhe immediately realized that Lin Yun might not really want to apply to the top martial arts academy in the capital, but was simply using this method to tell her that he would always be with her.

Thinking of this, Su Nianhe couldn't help but break into a bright smile.

"Great! I support you!"

"Um."

Lin Yun nodded, his eyes filled with unwavering determination.

He didn't dare to dream of it before because of his low aptitude. But things are different now; he has a system, and he can spend money to become stronger.

Six days is enough time for him to complete his body tempering, break through to the Martial Apprentice realm, and even get into the top martial arts academy in the capital.

He was going to the capital with Su Nianhe.

He wanted to stand at the same level as her.

He wanted to give her an answer after ten years of waiting.

Seeing Su Nianhe's happy expression, Lin Yun couldn't help but smile slightly.

He stood up and dusted off his pants: "Alright, Nianhe, I should go back to training."

"Oh right!" Su Nianhe nodded quickly, then took out her phone. "I'll pay you your wages first!"

[Ding! 80000 Dragon Kingdom Coins have been deposited into your account.]

[Current host balance: 120372 Dragon Kingdom Coins.]

Looking at the balance on his phone, Lin Yun's eyes hardened.

"Then I'm leaving."

Lin Yun waved to Su Nianhe.

"Hmm!" Su Nianhe nodded, watching Lin Yun's departing figure, then suddenly shouted loudly again:

"Lin Yun! I believe in you! You can definitely get into the top martial arts academy in the capital!"

Lin Yun paused in his steps.

He turned around and gave Su Nianhe a bright, toothy smile.

This was the first time he had ever laughed so happily.

……

Back home, Lin Yun couldn't wait to go into the bathroom and walk to the bathtub.

"System, exchange for Heavenly Star Tempering Grass."

[Ding! 80000 Dragon Kingdom Coins deducted, exchanged for 1 Celestial Body Tempering Grass.]

[Current host balance: 40372 Dragon Kingdom Coins.]

A soft white light flashed, and a spirit herb, entirely emerald green with silver specks on its leaves, appeared in Lin Yun's hand.

The grass blades trembled gently, releasing a refreshing herbal fragrance that made one feel invigorated just by smelling it.

The silver stars on the blades of grass shimmered under the light, as if they contained the entire starry sky, truly living up to its name, "Heavenly Stars."

Following the instructions provided by the system, Lin Yun filled the bathtub with boiling water and then carefully placed the Heavenly Star Tempering Grass inside.

"Sizzle—"

The moment the medicinal herb entered the water, the originally clear boiling water instantly turned into a deep dark green, and countless tiny starlight floated and rolled in the water, and the rich aroma of the medicine instantly filled the entire room.

Once the water temperature had cooled to a comfortable level, Lin Yun took off his clothes and slowly sat down in the bathtub.

"hiss!"

The moment the medicine came into contact with my skin, a bone-chilling coldness crept into my limbs and bones, followed by a burning sensation.

It felt as if countless fine needles were simultaneously piercing every inch of his muscles and every bone.

This is the medicinal power of the Heavenly Star Tempering Grass washing over his meridians and removing the impurities that have accumulated in his body for eighteen years.

Lin Yun gritted his teeth and didn't make a sound.

Compared to the excruciating pain from the previous blood and qi stagnation, this pain is nothing.

He closed his eyes and guided the flow of qi and blood within his body, slowly circulating it according to the route of the basic body tempering method he was practicing.

The dark green liquid churned continuously, and wisps of black impurities seeped from Lin Yun's pores, gradually turning the originally clear liquid cloudy and black.

Time passed by, second by second.

On the first day, the medicine's effects were entirely concentrated on the skin and flesh.

The hidden injuries left by years of training and the muscle strain caused by insufficient blood and qi were repaired one by one by the gentle yet powerful medicinal power of the Heavenly Star Tempering Grass. The originally thin muscle fibers became thicker and more resilient, and every muscle was full of explosive power, yet did not appear bulky.

When the morning sun shone through the window into the bathroom the next day, the medicine finally broke through the flesh barrier and began to seep into the bones and meridians.

The pain this time was even worse than on the first day.

Lin Yun felt as if every bone in his body was being gnawed at by countless ants, or as if he were being forged in a furnace. His originally narrow and fragile meridians were constantly widened and strengthened under the influence of the medicine. The tiny cracks that had been torn apart by the rampage of qi and blood were completely smoothed out, and the meridian walls became as tough and smooth as jade.

The blood and qi in the body, which were originally somewhat stagnant, now circulate like a rushing river without any obstruction.

Lin Yun could clearly feel that his body was undergoing a complete transformation.

The body tempering was finally completed in the early hours of the third day, when the last glimmer of starlight disappeared from the medicinal liquid, the water in the bathtub had turned murky black, and there was no longer any medicinal fragrance.

Lin Yun slowly opened his eyes.

Two restrained glints flashed in his eyes before disappearing.

He stood up from the bathtub, feeling the surging yet incredibly steady power within him, and couldn't help but smile slightly.

He took a deep breath and slowly circulated his internal energy.

[Ding! Detection indicates the host has completed full body tempering and officially broken through to the first level of Martial Apprentice!]