Back home!
Looking at the three Qi Condensation Pills, Zhang Mo hesitated for a moment, not intending to take them.
Although he was now at the peak of the First Rank, he didn't have a Second Rank technique. Taking them would be a waste.
Then!
Zhang Mo began to browse the few secret manuals Bai Cang Shan had given him.
Not long after, the system panel displayed.
【Martial Arts: Qi Concealing Technique (Unlearned)】
【Martial Arts: Qi Seeking Art (Unlearned)】
【Martial Arts: Tortoise Breath Technique (Unlearned)】
【Martial Arts: Third Rank · Vajra Body (Unlearned)】
...
There were four secret manuals. Vajra Body should be the gift from Bai Cang Shan, while the other three martial arts were not ranked.
However, Zhang Mo was excited.
Vajra Body naturally went without saying. Although it was an external skill, it was the highest martial art he had encountered so far.
The other three, though unranked, were very practical.
Qi Concealing Technique could hide one's strength level.
Qi Seeking Art could detect unusual auras and was specifically used for hunting beasts.
Tortoise Breath Technique could reduce consumption and enter a state of suspended animation when necessary.
These three secret manuals all had life-saving qualities, no wonder they were given to apprentice Beast Hunters.
Then!
Zhang Mo looked at the system panel.
【Remaining Stolen Lifespan: Three Hundred and Fifty-one Years】
This lifespan was contributed by those ferocious beasts during the selection, a considerable gain.
Taking a deep breath, Zhang Mo first poured the lifespan into Vajra Body.
【Your external skill body training has already reached a high level. The gradual training of Vajra Body has not caused you any trouble. It only took five years for Vajra Body to reach the beginner stage.】
【Sixteenth year, Vajra Body breaks through to the mastery stage.】
【Fiftieth year, Vajra Body has reached great mastery.】
【One Hundredth year, your Vajra Body has reached the pinnacle stage. Your body is like Vajra iron, and your physical body has entered a new realm.】
【Remaining Stolen Lifespan: Two Hundred and Fifty-one Years】
“......”
Zhang Mo saw this and was slightly silent for a moment.
This time... the lifespan consumed seems a little less.
But thinking about it, Vajra Body was also about gradual training, and with the foundation of Dragon Elephant Black Iron Body, it was reasonable.
He wondered, how powerful was this Third Rank external skill?
He felt his physique, lifted a palm slightly, and slapped it down forcefully.
Bang!
With a muffled sound.
Zhang Mo was unscathed.
He struck again, this time even using Black Heart Palm, but he only felt a slight impact.
The invisible energy, though penetrating the skin, was instantly dispersed by the blood and energy of his flesh.
“It's so exaggerated?”
Zhang Mo's eyes widened slightly.
Indeed, a Third Rank external skill.
With this, an ordinary opponent, even if he stood there letting them strike, would probably tire themselves to death.
“Next, it's time for these martial arts.”
After the surprise, Zhang Mo began to pour lifespan into these three martial arts.
Now, even his internal skill cultivation had reached the peak of the First Rank, giving him a different understanding of martial arts.
These three unranked martial arts only consumed thirty-five years of his stolen lifespan.
【Martial Arts: Tortoise Breath Technique (Pinnacle)】
【Martial Arts: Qi Concealing Technique (Pinnacle)】
【Martial Arts: Qi Seeking Art (Pinnacle)】
【Remaining Stolen Lifespan: Two Hundred and Sixteen Years】
As the three martial arts reached the pinnacle, Zhang Mo's aura quickly converged, as if he had become an ordinary person with no cultivation at all.
“Indeed, not bad!”
Zhang Mo only felt his breath and blood were completely locked within his body, not leaking even a bit.
Then, Zhang Mo activated Qi Seeking Art, only to feel the originally chaotic smells in the air becoming clearly distinguishable.
Especially the aura of beasts was strongest, coming from his refrigerator.
He could even smell the scent of passersby outside the house.
This feeling was rather peculiar.
However, soon, Zhang Mo smelled some unpleasant odors and immediately stopped the technique in disgust.
“Now I have so much lifespan left. It's time to find a suitable internal skill for the future.”
Zhang Mo glanced at the system panel and muttered softly:
“But tomorrow is the start of school. I might try to apply for access to the second-floor library.”
......
Facing the morning sun, Zhang Mo walked to the First High School. From afar, he could see the bustling scene, full of life and energy.
As he walked through the school gate, a man dressed flamboyantly waved to him.
This man was named Li Yun, Zhang Mo's childhood friend. They were practically inseparable.
Li Yun walked over and said to Zhang Mo:
“This short break, did you make any progress with Black煞掌(煞)?”
His tone was sincere, without any mockery.
He was genuinely concerned about Zhang Mo's situation.
“It's alright, some progress.”
Zhang Mo responded with a smile.
Li Yun's eyes lit up, he said, “I knew you could do it, haha. We brothers will be able to fight together soon.”
“When your martial art reaches its peak, we can spar again.”
As he spoke, Li Yun's aura surged, revealing his peak First Rank cultivation.
In his heart, Zhang Mo was always that genius, he didn't need any pity.
That technique seems quite extraordinary!
Sensing Li Yun's aura, Zhang Mo was secretly amazed.
His buddy was indeed a rich kid, he had money.
Zhang Mo nodded, accepting Li Yun's invitation, he said:
“But let's go first, class is about to start.”
“Alright!”
They hurried to the classroom.
The classroom was already full.
Some students were also discussing and sharing their holiday fun, or verifying their martial arts experience with each other.
Just then, a woman in a light blue dress with long, flowing hair and a refined air walked in.
She was the teacher of the Ninth Grade, Class Nine, Zhang Mo's homeroom teacher, Liu Ru Mei.
Liu Ru Mei clapped her hands, attracting everyone's attention, and said:
“It seems everyone had a pleasant break.”
“But we're going to get busy now. You all know, the college entrance exams are coming up soon.”
“And today, we're going to participate in the martial arts exchange match between First High and Ninth High.”