The sequence is too involutional, luckily I am too.

[Explanation: It significantly improves focus and thinking ability in a short period of time after use]

I was too tired yesterday and didn't have time to study it properly, but I didn't expect to use it now.

After resting for a while and regaining some strength, Lu Yan found a worn-out pocket watch with frayed edges in the corner of the house.

Once everything was ready, Lu Yan activated the [Answer Questions] skill with a thought.

As the skill was activated, all sounds around him suddenly faded away, and it seemed as if he was the only person left in the world.

Completely focused—that was Lu Yan's most immediate feeling at that moment.

Without hesitation, he calmed his mind and devoted himself to selfless cultivation.

Lu Yan only exited the [Answering Questions] state when a throbbing pain shot through his head and he felt a noticeable weakness in his limbs.

I glanced at my pocket watch; less than fifteen minutes had passed.

"This kind of intense focus definitely puts a lot of strain on the body."

Lu Yan gently rubbed his temples, trying to relieve the discomfort in his head as much as possible.

【Red Blood Breathing Technique (Beginner): 5%】

Although the burden was considerable, the gains were also quite good.

In just fifteen minutes, the progress of the Crimson Blood Breathing Technique had increased by 4%.

This is a world of difference compared to the speed at which I used to cultivate.

"However, one cannot use the state of enlightenment too often or rely on it; one still has to cultivate it on one's own."

Lu Yan was secretly alert. Just as he put away his pocket watch, two notifications appeared on the control panel one after the other.

Seeing your self-discipline, the teacher training program is very satisfied and has helped correct a few mistakes in your self-cultivation.

Not wanting to fall behind, the "hooligan" group proactively increased their training volume.

Suddenly, a corrected memory of the Crimson Blood Cultivation Method appeared in Lu Yan's mind, along with a complete set of cultivation insights.

It felt like having a seasoned senior guiding you through your cultivation.

Is it a characteristic of teachers—their ability to impart knowledge?

Lu Yan seemed to realize that his innate sequence should be considered auxiliary, but he did not expect it to be so helpful to his cultivation.

In this way, it seems that mastering the Crimson Blood Breathing Technique is not so difficult.

The Crimson Blood Breathing Technique rejects infighting and only wants to lie low and do nothing, granting the protagonist the temporary trait of Laziness (lasting 72 hours).

[Laziness: Cultivation efficiency reduced by 50%]

Lu Yan's face instantly darkened. He wasn't surprised that the breathing technique had been given its own will, but he didn't expect it to be this kind of lazy, good-for-nothing personality.

The worst part is that it actually reduced his cultivation efficiency.

This kind of slow and ineffective breathing technique is better left unused!

Seeing the Crimson Blood Breathing Technique being so lazy, the teachers couldn't help but step forward to teach it a lesson, while the hooligans also came over to watch the spectacle, seemingly anticipating something.

The Crimson Blood Breathing Method completely ignored the advice of the teachers and continued to slack off. The teachers had no choice but to try to persuade it with virtue.

After some patient and persuasive guidance, the Crimson Blood Breathing Technique deeply realized its mistakes and immediately expressed its determination to cultivate diligently. Its trait was changed: [Laziness] was removed and replaced with the temporary trait [Diligence] (lasting 72 hours).

[Diligence: Your cultivation efficiency increases by 50%]

The mixed-race sequence was very satisfied with the result, exclaiming that it was not alone in its pursuit.

"The innate sequence is reliable!"

Lu Yan silently gave the teacher's ranking a thumbs up, ate something to replenish his energy, and then immersed himself in his cultivation once again.

……

A secluded house in a town.

Yao Qing wore a silk nightgown, her exquisite figure perfectly outlined by the fabric, a sight that could make any man's hormones surge.

But her expression was so gloomy it could drip water, and she looked like she wanted to devour someone!

"You bastard Lu Yan, you dare stand me up! You just wait!"

……

For the next three days, Lu Yan stayed indoors, never leaving his house, and completely settled into a secluded life.

Apart from necessary rest and meals, he devoted almost all his time to cultivation.

This world is fraught with danger, and even though he has awakened his sequence, he still dares not relax in the slightest.

Moreover, cultivation can really be addictive.

[Teachers: 11%]

[Thugs: 16%]

【Red Blood Breathing Technique (Proficient): 15%】

This intuitive data change allows him to clearly feel the rewards of his efforts.

He glanced down at the old wound on his chest; thanks to the combined nourishment of his extraordinary physique and breathing techniques, the wound was now almost completely healed.

The blood and qi within his body surged like a river, and every movement he made was filled with powerful energy.

Lu Yan felt that if he were to face his former self when he had just awakened, he could easily destroy him!

And all of this is the result of his own hard work!

"With the breathing techniques employed, the self-improvement speed of the 'hooligans' sequence has increased significantly, as for the 'teachers' sequence..."

He did not have any spiritual cultivation methods, but his advancement in the teacher's hierarchy accelerated.

Is it because the number of students being taught has increased, leading to mutual learning between teachers and students?

"If that's the case, it would be best to find several more cultivation methods, or even... more sequences!"

With the panel's support, he can cultivate all the sequences and cultivation methods on his own, so there's no problem of trying to do too much at once.

They might even compete with each other, further increasing their cultivation speed!

Thinking of this, Lu Yan unconsciously looked out the window.

The chaotic town couldn't hide the towering city walls in the distance.

That's the direction of the shelter.

Only by entering the sanctuary and becoming a full citizen can one have access to more sequences and cultivation methods.

"Being a citizen... that's quite difficult."

Lu Yan stroked his chin, lost in thought.

In fact, if he had just revealed his awakened sequence, he would most likely have been able to enter the shelter and obtain citizenship.

The problem is that he can't explain the fact that he awakened his sequence without taking the potion.

Once exposed, it will inevitably lead to unnecessary trouble, which is definitely not the result he wants.

Although no further incidents have occurred in recent days, he knows very well that the person behind the last night raid will not let the matter rest so easily.

However, the rules of the town have always been the law of the jungle. As long as he continues to maintain this pace of cultivation, he is confident that he can deal with whatever conspiracy the person behind the scenes may have.

"However, I have to go out today."

Lu Yan touched his stomach, somewhat helplessly.

Although the superhuman was strong, he also had a huge appetite. The dry rations that were originally enough for half a month were completely consumed in just three days.

Ordinary food would probably be insufficient to sustain his daily cultivation needs.

"I don't know if the gold coins Yao Qing gave me are enough. If not, I'll have to ask for some more."

As soon as he stepped outside, Lu Yan keenly sensed several gazes falling upon him.

He glanced around, and several pairs of eyes immediately looked away, except for one young man with a buzz cut who quickly ran over.

Lu Yan silently noted down the positions of the group, then turned to look at the young man.

"Brother Yan!"

The man who came was also his underling, named Gao Qiang.

He used to sell fish on the west street of the market town, but he offended someone and his stall was smashed by the Red Flower Gang. With nowhere else to go, he ran to the east street and joined the Black Dog Gang. Because he was reliable, he became one of his confidants.

"Brother Yan, you've finally come out."

Gao Qiang ran over and breathed a sigh of relief when he saw that he was alright.

"Sister Qing specifically instructed that no one is allowed to come looking for you. I'll stay nearby and keep watch in case something happens to you."

Yao Qing?

Lu Yan frowned at first, then seemed to remember something and immediately understood.

Is this woman getting revenge on me for standing her up?

"How's everyone doing lately?"

Lu Yan changed the subject and asked in a calm tone.

Upon hearing this, Gao Qiang's face immediately darkened, and he cursed, "Those bastards! Seeing that Brother Yan hasn't shown up, they've all sided with others!"

"There used to be a few loyal brothers, but recently..."

He stopped abruptly halfway through his sentence.

At this moment, a commotion arose in the center of the town, and the scattered refugees surged forward, forming a huge, chaotic scene.

"In the latest sequence injection test by Muyun Technology, selected participants can join the experiment for free and awaken their sequence to achieve extraordinary success! Are you interested in this opportunity to change your destiny?"

On a temporary platform in the town square, a man in a suit and tie is giving a passionate speech, holding a microphone.

Below the stage, countless refugees stared with fervor, flocking to the event.

"Brother Yan, you saw that, right?"

Gao Qiang's voice was low and his expression was gloomy: "Recently, Muyun Technology has been recruiting test subjects every few days. They even brought a few who had successfully awakened. Some of my brothers couldn't resist the temptation and signed up, but... none of them have come back."

Gao Qiang's expression was somber, but when he looked at the few extraordinary individuals on the platform, a hint of undisguised anticipation still shone in his eyes.

What if he manages to awaken successfully?