Martial Arts: Starting with Creating a Genius Persona

Chapter 7 Bone Tempering Pill

Lu Yuan wanted to show off in front of others this time.

They made thorough preparations well in advance.

He went to the teahouse every day to scout out the location.

The purpose was to find out the carriage's route and when it would appear.

I rehearsed the whole process in my mind countless times... including how to startle the horses silently and then use special methods to calm them down.

I just didn't expect,

The pulling force of those two crimson horses far exceeded his expectations.

The heavy cauldron he lifted earlier was an inanimate object with a stable center of gravity; once lifted, all he had to do was hold it.

But horses are alive; they struggle and exert force.

The force of the back-and-forth pulling caused a huge impact on his shoulder.

He took off his coat and found that his entire right shoulder joint was red and swollen, with a faint bluish-purple tinge visible under the skin.

The injury I sustained this time was more serious than the one I suffered after lifting the weight.

That nonchalant demeanor he showed on the street just now... it was all an act.

"We'll have to try a different approach next time."

He grimaced and pulled a bottle of medicinal wine from under the bed, poured some into his palm, and applied it to his right shoulder.

The pungent smell of medicine spread, and the pain in my shoulder was relieved a little.

Then he closed his eyes, and his consciousness sank into his mind.

A semi-transparent panel appeared.

[Innate Divine Strength (Green) in Evolution]: Evolution progress 73%

[Unorthodox (White)] Your remarks are more likely to cause controversy, but your martial arts will is purer, and your cultivation speed has slightly increased. Negative effect: Deterioration of relations with the literary circle.

[You have gained a new entry: Stopping a Horse with One Hand (White)]: New entry. Your arm strength has slightly increased.

[You have gained a new entry: Composure in the face of adversity (white)]: This new entry slightly enhances your calmness in unexpected situations.

Lu Yuan looked at the panel, and the corners of his mouth slowly turned up.

The term "unorthodox" was coined from his outburst at the teahouse today.

The scholars were enraged by his outrageous remarks, but they couldn't find fault with them on the surface, and they were so frustrated that their faces turned ashen.

This strong negative perception was also absorbed by the cheat code and transformed into an entry.

Moreover, the effect of this entry is quite interesting.

"The will to fight has become purer."

This means his judgment was correct.

Perception doesn't have to be positive; as long as it's strong enough, it can be transformed into power.

As for the negative effect, it was "falling out with the literary circle," but that was not a price for him at all.

He doesn't take the imperial examinations, so what's the point of winning over scholars?

The fact that his [Innate Divine Strength] evolution progress increased by 73 percentage points was something he hadn't expected.

For the first time, the update of the entry is reflected in the form of an evolutionary progress.

It seems that in order to elevate an entry to a higher level,

A broader and stronger understanding is needed.

The two new terms, "Stop a horse with one hand" and "Remain calm in the face of adversity," are the results of planning to stop a horse with one hand on Suzaku Avenue.

I just witnessed about forty or fifty people, and the efficiency far exceeded expectations.

Before Lu Yuan could finish studying today's gains,

A knock came at the door.

"Yuan'er? Are you there?"

It was Lu Youde's voice.

Lu Yuan opened his eyes and looked down at his swollen right shoulder.

He had already taken off his outer garment, leaving only a close-fitting white undergarment. The fabric on his right shoulder was damp with medicinal wine, revealing a faint brown tinge.

If Lu Youde sees this, he will inevitably be interrogated again.

He quickly grabbed his coat from the foot of the bed, put it on, tied the belt, and covered his right shoulder completely.

"Yes, Godfather."

The door opened.

Lu Youde walked in, his face bearing an expression that Lu Yuan rarely saw...

"I heard you stopped two crimson horses on Suzaku Avenue today?"

Lu Yuan leaned against the headboard, his tone flat: "Mm."

"One hand?"

"Um."

"They rescued the city lord's daughter?"

Lu Yuan paused for a moment.

That girl in red was actually from the city lord's mansion.

"smoothly."

Lu Youde sat down by the bed, looking at Lu Yuan with an irrepressible smile in his eyes.

He opened his mouth, as if he wanted to say a lot.

But in the end, he simply patted his knee and exclaimed, "Good. Good! This afternoon, half of Qingzhou City was talking about you."

"Although the City Lord's Mansion hasn't officially sent an invitation, they've already sent people to inquire about your injuries. Do you know what that means?"

Lu Yuan remained silent.

"This means the City Lord's Mansion has remembered your name."

Lu Youde raised one finger.

"Qin Lie is a powerful expert at the Meridian Opening Realm, the true number one person in Qingzhou City. He never owes anyone favors. You saved his daughter today, and he will definitely repay you. This favor is more valuable than gold."

Lu Yuan hummed in response, his expression remaining unchanged.

Seeing his stubbornness, Lu Youde was not angry at all; instead, he laughed even more heartily.

That's the spirit.

A genius should have this kind of arrogant attitude.

Deacon Tie Heng is right; those who are obsequious and subservient are the ones who become useless.

"Oh, right."

Lu Youde suddenly changed the subject and took out a small celadon bottle from his pocket.

"Here, take this."

Lu Yuan took the porcelain bottle.

The bottle has a warm, smooth feel, and a faint fragrance of cinnamon emanates from it.

He uncorked the bottle, and a rich medicinal aroma wafted out.

Bone Tempering Pill!

Moreover, it is a high-quality bone-tempering pill, with a lingering and fragrant aroma.

Even if you have money, you might not be able to buy a pill of this quality in Qingzhou City.

"Godfather, this is too precious."

Lu Youde waved his hand.

"The Iron Bone Sect's grand election is less than a month away. You've been stuck at the mid-stage of Body Tempering for a while now. This pill can save you half a year of hard work. Although the Lu family isn't the richest in Qingzhou City, they can still afford to support a genius."

Lu Yuan was silent for a moment, then spoke: "I am only the adopted son of the Lu family. The direct descendants of the clan are all looking on with envy. It is probably not appropriate for you to give it to me alone."

Bone Tempering Pills are not ordinary cultivation resources.

Its preciousness is self-evident.

Lu Yuan was somewhat apprehensive about Lu Youde's enthusiasm.

Lu Youde sighed.

"Yuan'er, you know I have three children. Shan'er, Yun'er, and Chuan'er. Shan'er is honest and hardworking in martial arts, but his talent is limited, and the late stage of Body Tempering is his limit. Yun'er is feisty and has good comprehension, but she is a girl and will eventually get married. As for Chuan'er..."

He didn't continue.

But Lu Yuan understood.

"None of these three children can shoulder the responsibility of the Lu family. I'm forty-three this year, and the mid-stage of Blood Coagulation is my limit. What will happen to the Lu family after I'm gone?"

"So you're placing your hopes on me," Lu Yuan said.

Lu Youde raised his head and looked into Lu Yuan's eyes.

"Yes. Although you are my adopted son, you are not a member of the Lu family by blood."

"But if you join the Iron Bone Sect in the future and become an inner disciple, or even a personal disciple... your surname will ultimately still be Lu. As long as outsiders remember that you came from the Lu family, the Lu family will not fall."

He stood up, walked to the window, and turned his back to Lu Yuan.

"This Bone Tempering Pill is a personal gift to you. Some people in the clan may gossip, but I will suppress it. You only need to do one thing."

"Breakthrough! And then take first place in the general election."

Lu Yuan stared at him for a moment, then lowered his head.

"Thank you, godfather."

Lu Youde nodded in satisfaction, strode over, and patted Lu Yuan's shoulder forcefully.

It's still the right shoulder!