CHAPTER 238: CHAPTER 226: TEN GEARS

Zhou Leng looked at Xiaoba.

Xiaoba gestured a lot with Huang, allowing Zhou Leng to understand the purpose of the three items.

For the beast tribe, progressing from the Body Refining Stage to the Vitality Stage is a crucial step.

Because the fierce beasts are known for their "power."

After advancing to the Vitality Stage, different fierce beasts consume different Promotion Medicine Fruits.

These three medicinal fruits are the best Promotion Medicine Fruits the Eight-toothed Mammoth tribe has summarized over countless millennia.

Previously, Xiaoba often used his trunk to tie up Zhou Leng, not just for play but to test Zhou Leng’s strength and body.

Now, after the tests.

With Zhou Leng’s current physique, once he advances to the Vitality Stage, he can consume these three promotion fruits.

These three medicinal fruits are not only scarce but also extremely powerful, treasures of the Eight-toothed Mammoth tribe.

Zhou Leng did not expect the Eight-toothed Mammoth tribe to be so warm and generous.

Even willing to give away such high-grade medicinal fruits.

Although their specific value is not yet clear, they are at least worth tens of millions.

If truly sold on Blue Star, each could sell for over a hundred million, as they’re unprecedented.

The world of fierce beasts is a place unexplored by the Human Race and other worlds.

It’s said that altogether, the other nine realms have only about five or six factions capable of trading with the world of fierce beasts.

And the trade volume is very limited.

Fierce beasts don’t really need external items; their medicinal fruit resources are the number one across the Ten Realms.

Zhou Leng solemnly put away the three medicinal fruits, thanked Xiaoba, and then took out all the snacks and cooked meat from the Magic Spirit Bag.

Xiaoba cheerfully bounced on its six legs.

Bidding farewell to Xiaoba, Zhou Leng walked out while planning the things to come.

Continue cultivating and consolidating the Giant Body, cultivate the Undying Star Body.

At the same time, prepare the Promotion Magic Potions for the Vitality Stage.

Humans, giants, and fierce beasts get multiple portions of each, along with the dwarves’ Dragon Bone Medicine.

These four types of foundation Promotion Pills will bring his "Pill Realm" officially into the "One Hundred Million Body" level.

Once advancing to the Vitality Stage, he can find an opportunity to deal with the necessary people.

Finally, he must prepare for the "Innate Battle Path."

As for how to tread the Innate Battle Path, he will consult many experts.

Back in Xiaoru Village, the network connected, and again there were countless information prompts.

Zhou Leng browsed as he walked.

Xu Qingjin, as usual, just simply shared things from her life.

Many of the things weren’t important, but she wanted Zhou Leng to know.

Just as every time Zhou Leng returned to school after a trial, he would tell her about his experiences.

Liang Baiyin’s messages suddenly increased, dozens of them, occasionally complaining about why Zhou Leng didn’t reply.

Rao Mingxian sent several messages, as they hadn’t met since the New Year and wanted to find a chance to chat and eat together, already arranged with Xue Chengsong.

Xue Chengsong also sent messages, saying the friends from the Demon City squad should gather, as they had agreed before to meet after the New Year, this time adding Rao Mingxian.

Elder Song successfully returned from Mount Everest, told Zhou Leng to come next time, preferably with Liang Baiyin, otherwise, he wouldn’t have time.

Who knows what Liang Baiyin told Elder Song again.

Zhang Xinglie didn’t contact him, but Zhou Leng briefly checked his moments.

He actually entered Innate Mountain, probably about to start comprehending and cultivating in the Residual Cloud Pillar.

His old classmate Hu Yi’s moments still lamented the beauties of the past spring, occasionally posting videos or photos from the back of a taxi.

Feng Wenhao’s moments were full of campus and Martial Arts content.

Two people of the same age, less than a year since graduation, now live in two different worlds.

Zhou Leng responded to Xu Qingjin first, then replied to the others in turn, everyone was accustomed to this.

Just as he walked out of Xiaoru Village, Liang Baiyin’s voice call came through.

Zhou Leng answered.

"Brother Zhou Leng, have you been in closed cultivation these days?"

"Yes, I often go into closed cultivation; I might not reply to your messages much in the future."

"It’s okay, just don’t forget little Baiyin."

"Mhmm."

"By the way, when you have time to go to Elder Song’s place, remember to contact me first; we’ll go together."

"Sure."

"Can’t you just talk with me a bit more?" Liang Baiyin’s voice was coquettish.

"I’ve been really busy lately." Zhou Leng was consumed with thoughts of the Vitality Stage, Undying Star Body, and Giant Body, with no time for idle chatter.

"You... true to your name, alright, see you at Elder Song’s place."

Liang Baiyin ended the call and sent back a heart emoji.

Zhou Leng opened Martial Arts City, checked Tian Wenhua’s intelligence reports and the cases in the Martial Guard section to see if there was any new progress.

The cases had no new developments, but Tian Wenhua and Xue Tongming’s subordinates had clashed a few times in secret, suffering mutual damage.

The intelligence showed that both sides were preparing to gather more people, either for a violent clash or a large-scale duel to the death.

Xue Chengsong’s call came through.

"Zhou Leng, looks like you finally have time, want to gather today?"

"Sure," Zhou Leng replied.

"Want to go to a club my dad often visits?"

"A regular meal is fine."

"Haha, then let’s meet at the restaurant, see you at Old Rongji’s tonight, I’ll send you the private room name in a bit."

Soon, Rao Mingxian sent a voice message, sounding a bit aggrieved.

"When I ask you out, you say you’re in seclusion for cultivation. When Xue Chengsong asks you, you immediately agree. That’s just too much."

"I heard you were going too, so I agreed," Zhou Leng replied.

"Haha, that’s more like it. How’s the Giant World? Pretty terrifying, right?"

"More than terrifying, I almost died there. But in the end, it was a good result. I’ve got classes today, let’s chat tonight."

After two months, Zhou Leng returned to class once more.

This morning’s classes were Inner Skill Class and Leg Technique Class.

Zhou Leng, like the other students, quietly listened to the lectures.

Slowly, Zhou Leng realized that not only could he understand everything the instructor said, he fully grasped it, and even had deeper insights on some aspects.

Not necessarily surpassing the instructor, but certainly beyond the current teaching content.

Listening to these now can’t be said to be a waste of time, but more like revision.

And it’s inefficient revision at that.

Zhou Leng suddenly understood why Instructor Deng Zhijue had said that he might rarely return to class in the future.

Both his realm and strength had already far surpassed the teaching level of the Martial Arts Hall.

At his current level, he needed at least Innate-level instruction.

After the first class, he didn’t attend the second, and instead contacted Deng Zhijue to explain his situation.

Deng Zhijue was out on a mission and replied while on the road.

"Whether it’s Ruda or any other Martial Arts Academy, the topmost students increasingly need extra educational resources, hire more advanced instructors, and dig into their own Martial Arts abilities."

"You’re growing too fast; the Martial Arts Hall is not Yunhua Jinjing, their way of nurturing you is outdated."

"But rest assured, in a few days, we’ll find an Innate Instructor from the Martial Guard for online teaching from Xiong City."

"In these days, slowly summarize your needs, and we’ll select an Innate Instructor to suit your requirements."

"Additionally, I’ll give Hall Master Wang a nudge to see if we can get you a Grandmaster or even a Martial Saint as a mentor. Even as a registered disciple, it would be significant."

"By the way, Hall Master Wang’s teacher is Martial Saint Zhu Shiji. It’s said he was injured in a great battle and has been recuperating for years, rarely showing himself. But, he is still a Martial Saint, and any connection with him — whether kin, disciple, or friend — could provide great help for you."

"If you could become Zhu Shiji’s disciple and Hall Master Wang’s junior, even just a registered disciple, going to those related to Martial Saint Zhu, they might not teach you directly, but can certainly guide you."

Zhou Leng thanked Deng Zhijue and began pondering on the matter of mentorship.

Elder Tree should be considered his mentor, but without direct teaching, something is inevitably missing.

As he continues to advance, he must find a truly profound mentor to learn from.

Joining a Martial Saint with fewer constraints would be the best choice.

However, Martial Saints are very selective in choosing their disciples.

It’s difficult without being at least at the Innate stage to qualify for a Martial Saint’s attention.

Zhou Leng, lost in thought, entered the High-level Martial Arts Hall to train with advanced equipment.

Near noon, a group of people came in.

At the front were senior students in their Body Refining Stage, followed by freshmen, sophomores, and juniors in the Early Stage of Body Refining, making a total of four people.

The four newcomers behaved cautiously and remained respectful.

The newcomers were there for a visit, preparing to integrate into this place soon.

Ruda’s freshmen ranked fourth, Ji Changnian, was among them.

As a freshman in Body Refining, who had also gone through the Celestial Ladder, he was more valued than sophomores or juniors in Body Refining.

But he remained humble, as one of the senior students’ fathers was his father’s superior.

Ji Changnian was fully aware that until he advanced to the Innate stage, his social standing was not on par with most seniors here.

A senior student walking alongside them, smiling, remarked, "You’ve just recently advanced to Body Refining and aren’t strong enough to use these high-level instruments yet, but it doesn’t hurt to familiarize yourselves in advance for future preparation."

"I know you’re dissatisfied, thinking these things look easy. You know Rao Mingxian, right? Once the top of Ruda, now ranked second, after his first visit here, he never came back. You should understand why."

Ji Changnian and the others nodded in unison, aware of the reasons behind Rao Mingxian’s mishaps, and understanding the high difficulty of the equipment in the High-level Martial Arts Hall.

Afterward, the senior students led them over to the True Qi Rope, introducing and teaching them about it.

After explaining the True Qi Rope, they moved on to teach about the other equipment sequentially.

The four newcomers had seen this equipment before but were trying it for the first time and were very curious.

Bang bang bang...

From the depths of the Martial Arts Hall, continuous sounds of strikes came from the high-level strikers.

Both the seniors and the newcomers occasionally glanced at the striker, but were unable to see who was inside due to the view being blocked at the entrance.

In a short while, the group approached the high-level strikers, with the person in the lead slowly walking and explaining.

"High-level strikers, whether in attack intensity, speed, strength, or any aspect, far exceed ordinary strikers..."

The group got closer and the striker stopped.

A small giant, entirely red and purple, stepped out.

The senior students and Ji Changnian stared in surprise.

One senior said, "Brother Zhou Leng?"

"Brother, how did you suddenly grow so much taller?" another senior asked.

Most of these seniors were the ones Zhou Leng had saved during the Sea Siren’s attack.

Upon hearing the senior students’ address, the four newcomers were puzzled, especially Ji Changnian.

Zhou Leng knew such a matter could not be hidden, but the Body of Wonders could be concealed, so he said, "I went to the Giant World and gained some opportunities."

Experienced senior students looked towards the display panel showing the level.

Level ten.

Most seniors simply marveled at Zhou Leng’s strength, but a few who knew him well had a subtle quiver in their pupils, thinking of something.

As he passed Ji Changnian, Zhou Leng remembered he had previously greeted him in goodwill, so he nodded at Ji Changnian.

Ji Changnian promptly stood straight and nodded back in greeting.