C3 Martial Skill Yin Yang Taiji Boxing!

Strolling along, Su Yu toyed with the wooden box in his hands, his interest clearly piqued. Inside lay the sixteen Blood Essence Pills he had won from Lee Hu.

"Perfect timing," he mused, "just as I'm ready for bed, it's like someone's delivered a pillow."

Licking his lips, Su Yu's smile broadened.

"I could use more encounters like that!"

As he walked, a shop caught his eye. The attendant at the door spotted him and called out.

"Sir, might you be interested in perusing some Martial Skills?"

Martial Skills?

At the mention, Su Yu's interest was instantly ignited, and he stepped into the store.

"Sir, we offer a comprehensive selection of Level One Martial Skills. Do any catch your eye?" the attendant asked, his smile ingratiating as he watched Su Yu.

Su Yu's gaze darted across the display, each Martial Skill capturing his attention.

"Mountain Breaking Boxing, a Level One Martial Skill: ideal for Quasi Martial Cultivators! Priced at 10,000!"

"Crushing Boxing, a Level One Martial Skill: also recommended for Quasi Martial Cultivators!"

"..."

The steep prices quickly dampened Su Yu's initial excitement. They were simply too costly!

Reading Su Yu's expression, the attendant caught on and approached with a reassuring smile. "Sir, while Level One Martial Skills are indeed a significant investment, they offer enhancements to your physical strength, attack speed, and more. If they're beyond your budget, perhaps you'd like to consider these alternatives," he suggested, guiding Su Yu to another section.

"Sir, these items may not be Martial Skills, but they're quite effective for body conditioning," the attendant explained.

Su Yu gave them a cursory look—Taiji Boxing and similar health-promoting practices, the kind you'd see the elderly enjoying in the park. They were affordable, just a couple hundred yuan each.

But they weren't Martial Skills... How could they measure up in Su Yu's eyes?

Hold on!

A thought struck him, his eyes narrowing with intrigue. With his synthesis column, he could combine Medicine Pills—could he perhaps do the same with these Body Strengthening Secret Books?

Resolved, Su Yu didn't hesitate. Moments later, he left the shop, cheerfully cradling twenty Taiji Boxing Secret Books under his arm.

At the entrance, the waiter's practiced smile bid Su Yu farewell.

"Have a good one, sir!"

Once Su Yu was out of sight, the waiter's grin turned sly.

"Hooked another sucker!"

Whistling, he sauntered back into the shop.

Back in his rented room, Su Yu was brimming with excitement.

"Time to test if these regular Secret Books can be turned into Martial Skills. If it works, I'll make a fortune!"

He eagerly accessed the Synthesis Column and placed the Taiji Boxing Secret Books into the slot.

A message appeared beside it.

"Taiji Boxing Secret Realm: Indispensable tonic for the elderly in the park to fortify themselves!"

"Proceed with synthesis?"

"Synthesize!"

Su Yu clicked the button, and a burst of golden light ensued.

An ancient tome now rested quietly in the slot.

"Gateway to Taiji: An in-depth explanation of Taiji Boxing's core, slightly aiding your integration into the park elders' craze!"

Su Yu's forehead creased with lines of frustration.

"Let's keep going!"

He merged twenty Taiji Boxing manuals into ten Gateways to Taiji, then combined two of those.

"True Explanation of Taiji: An elaborate portrayal of Taiji Boxing's essence, greatly assisting your entry into the park elders' movement!"

Su Yu's face soured further.

"There's no way I can't synthesize a single Level One Martial Skill with all these!"

He combined two True Explanations of Taiji.

"Synthesize!"

The column hummed as the golden light returned.

A time-worn book lay within the Synthesis Column, and a new message emerged.

"Taiji Boxing: A pinnacle Level One Martial Skill, using softness to overcome hardness, on par with a Level Two Martial Skill when mastered! Recommended for Quasi Martial Cultivators!"

Su Yu's eyes sparkled with triumph.

"Success!"

His breath heated with anticipation, he merged the last five True Explanations into two Taiji Boxings.

As Su Yu prepared for another round of synthesis, he was startled by a new message in the Synthesis Column.

"You've reached the current synthesis cap. To synthesize further, upgrade the Synthesis Column level!"

Su Yu felt a twinge of disappointment. It seemed that Taiji Boxing was as far as he could go.

"Raise the synthesis column level?"

"How exactly?"

As if the synthesis column could understand him, it displayed a new message.

"Advance to Martial Cultivator to upgrade the synthesis column level!"

"Martial Cultivator, huh?"

"Well, being able to synthesize a Level One Martial Skill, which is worth ten thousand yuan, for just a few thousand? That's a steal. Once I become a Martial Cultivator, maybe I'll be able to create a Level Two Martial Skill."

Su Yu reassured himself with a smile.

He then pulled out the wooden box he was holding.

Inside, there lay sixteen Blood Essence Pills.

Gazing at the free Blood Essence Pills, Su Yu couldn't help but exclaim,

"Lee Hu really is like a walking treasure trove!"

He hadn't given anything in return, yet he got his hands on sixteen Blood Essence Pills.

Su Yu was over the moon.

Now came the thrilling part.

Licking his parched lips, Su Yu accessed the synthesis column and placed two Blood Essence Pills inside.

He repeated the process until he had transformed the sixteen Blood Essence Pills into eight Blood Refining Pills.

"Now that the Blood Essence Pill can be synthesized into a Level Two Blood Refining Pill, I wonder if it's possible to synthesize the Blood Refining Pill even further!"

Su Yu entertained a daring thought.

If he could keep synthesizing, what greater treasures might he uncover?

Considering that a Blood Refining Pill already boosts the Blood Essence Value by 0.1, what marvels could result from further synthesis?

With this idea in mind, Su Yu placed two Blood Refining Pills into the synthesis column.

"Blood Refining Pill: Level Two Medicine Pill. Significantly enhances human Blood Essence Value. Effects diminish with excessive use."

"Proceed with synthesis?"

"Synthesize!"

Su Yu hit the synthesis button.

A golden glow flickered, and in an instant, the Blood Refining Pills vanished.

In their place was a creamy white pill.

A line of text automatically appeared.

"Body Refining Pill: Level Three Medicine Pill. Guarantees a 0.3 increase in Blood Essence Value with no side effects!"

As Su Yu scanned the fine print, his eyes sparkled with excitement.

"A Level Three Medicinal Pill!"

In all of Hengcheng, such pills were treasures beyond price.

On the rare occasion that a Level Three Medicinal Pill surfaced, maybe once every month or two, it would trigger a frenzy among the competing powers.

Some had even fetched prices in the hundreds of thousands.

The value of a Level Three Medicinal Pill was unmistakable!

Su Yu's breath quickened, not just at the thought of the pill itself, but also because of the guaranteed 0.3 increase in Blood Essence Value—without any side effects!

Consider that even a Quasi Martial Cultivator only needed a 0.5 Blood Essence Value to qualify!

This single Body Refining Pill could elevate him to the status of a Martial Cultivator.

Without hesitation, Su Yu combined the remaining eight Blood Refining Pills into Body Refining Pills.

As he prepared to continue with the synthesis, the Synthesis Column flashed the word "limit" once more.

Su Yu stroked his chin thoughtfully.

"The pinnacle for Medicine Pills is Level Three, yet for Martial Skills, it's Level One. It seems that a Martial Skill of equivalent level is far more precious than its medicinal counterpart!"

Indeed, a Level One Blood Essence Pill was a mere thousand yuan, while even the most basic Level One Martial Skill started at ten thousand yuan.

The stark price difference laid bare the disparity between the two.

With a slight smile, Su Yu gazed at the Body Refining Pill in his hand.

Armed with this, becoming a Martial Cultivator seemed well within reach!

He settled into a cross-legged position on his bed, attuning himself to his peak condition before respectfully placing the Body Refining Pill on his tongue.

A surge of power, more potent than that of the Blood Refining Pill, enveloped him.

Instantly, Su Yu's Blood Essence Value roiled like molten lava within him.

He quickly regulated his Blood Essence Value, absorbing the pill's formidable potency.

As he delved into his cultivation, time slipped away.

By dawn, as the sunlight filtered in, Su Yu's eyes fluttered open.

A flash of crimson brilliance darted across his gaze.

In just one night, after consuming two Body Refining Pills, Su Yu had successfully raised his Blood Essence Value to 1!

This signified that Su Yu had triumphantly ascended to the rank of a Martial Cultivator!

Not merely a Quasi Martial Cultivator, but a full-fledged Martial Cultivator!

A surge of elation that Su Yu couldn't hide swelled within him.

Consider this: even the status of Quasi Martial Cultivator came with a hefty financial reward. The benefits of being a bona fide Martial Cultivator were even more substantial.

"Maybe I don't have to wait a whole month. I could head to the Martial Artist Association and complete the Martial Cultivator Test right after today's classes."

With a slight grin, Su Yu recalled how he had used two Body Refining Pills last night to boost his Blood Essence Value to 1.

Now, he had two of those pills remaining.

"Time to find out what happens when I synthesize the Body Refining Pill."

Su Yu navigated to the Synthesis Column.

This time, he noticed additional features within the Synthesis Column.

Next to the three slots, there was a new element labeled as Luck Value.

"What's this Luck Value all about?"

Su Yu eyed the Synthesis Column with curiosity.

"Luck Value: When the Luck Value hits 100, a rare item will be randomly awarded to the host. Synthesizing an ordinary item increases the Luck Value by 1. For a Level One item, it goes up by 10 points. For a Level Two item, it increases by 20 points... and so on!"

"Each time a rare item is awarded, the required Luck Value for the next one doubles!"

The explanation in the Synthesis Column made Su Yu's eyes sparkle.

"A rare item, huh?"

After extensive testing over the course of a day and a night, Su Yu was well aware that even the most mundane objects could be transformed into items of exceptional quality through the Synthesis Column.

So what could possibly qualify as a rare item in the Synthesis Column?

Su Yu's anticipation grew.

But for now, the priority was to synthesize the Body Refining Pill.

Carefully, Su Yu placed the Body Refining Pill into the column, and a flash of golden light ensued.

Within the Synthesis Column, a white medicinal pill flecked with gold lay in repose.

"Bone Refining Pill: A Level Four Medicinal Pill that guarantees a 100% increase in Blood Essence Value. After consumption, the user will be devoid of strength for one hour. Exercise caution when using!"

A Level Four Medicine Pill!

In the synthesis column, a Level Four Medicine Pill had actually materialized!

It's important to realize that in all of Hengcheng, a Level Four Medicine Pill was unheard of.

And if one did exist, it wouldn't be revealed lightly.

After all, such a pill could even benefit a Martial Cultivator.

Su Yu's breath quickened as he carefully stowed the Bone Refining Pill in a wooden box, then tucked it away in a hidden nook.

Next, he inserted Taiji Boxing into the synthesis column.

A flash of golden light ensued.

A sheepskin scroll appeared before Su Yu.

"Yin Yang Taiji Boxing: A Martial Skill at the Peak of Level Two, offering a chance to grasp the essence of Yin and Yang. Master it fully, and it rivals a Level Three Martial Skill! Recommended for Martial Cultivators."

Su Yu's eyes widened in shock.

A Martial Skill at the Peak of Level Two!

Out in the world, this could fetch upwards of a hundred thousand yuan.

And even with money, there's no guarantee you could acquire it!

"What a shame. If I could sell this Yin Yang Taiji Boxing, I could trade it for more Blood Essence Pills to synthesize more Bone Refining Pills," Su Yu lamented.

Currently, as a new Martial Cultivator, there was no point in risking exposure for such a small amount of money.

Having lived two lifetimes, Su Yu understood all too well the saying, "An innocent man may invite trouble by possessing something of value."

If his true identity were discovered, it would undoubtedly attract troublemakers.

After all, a high school student without any significant background suddenly producing such items would certainly raise eyebrows!

After some contemplation,

Su Yu secured the Martial Skill and the Bone Refining Pill in a safe location.

Feeling reassured, he left his apartment and made his way to Hengcheng No.1 Middle School.

As he walked, Su Yu felt invigorated.

Becoming a Martial Cultivator overnight was enough to thrill anyone.

"Soon, after school today, I can participate in the Martial Cultivator Assessment. Then I'll gain access to Martial Cultivator Techniques, and even funding and resources!" he thought, just as he crossed the threshold of the school gate.

Inside an office at Hengcheng No.1 Middle School, an elderly man with gold-rimmed glasses furrowed his brow in concern.

"Hmm? What's this? There's a strange presence of a Martial Cultivator in the school?"

With a grave look on his face, the old man vanished from the office in an instant.