SWDnovel Chapter 20 The thing I was most worried about finally happened.
Chapter 20 The thing I was most worried about finally happened.
Zhu Que held the portable testing device to his arm.
"Crack!"
The metal buckle tightens automatically, a thin needle pierces the skin, and the detector begins to hum.
After a while.
The detector displayed Zhu Que's current basic data.
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Spiritual Root: High-grade Profound level (artificial)
Cultivation Realm: First Level of Qi Refining
Dao Heart Stability: Chu Hui 36%
Overall physical fitness: 1.64
Physical condition: Distortion 13.5%
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Zhu Que looked at each of the data points one by one.
The spiritual root has been upgraded to a high-grade Xuan level, but it has been marked as "artificial".
His cultivation level was at the first level of Qi Refining, which was not surprising, as he had already confirmed that he had broken through that day.
The stability of one's Dao heart is 56% at the initial stage of cultivation. This data on the stability of one's Dao heart only exists after reaching a certain level of cultivation.
The stability of one's Dao heart is a very important metric, closely related to cultivation, breakthroughs, and cultivation techniques.
The stability of one's Dao heart can be "positive" or "negative".
The positive direction, from low to high, is represented by: the first rays of dawn, a mirror-like surface, and a clear, penetrating vision.
The reverse, from low to high, is: erosion of thoughts, chaotic surge, and subtle staining.
If the Dao Heart Stability is positive, the higher the value, the more benefits it brings, for example—
During cultivation, the higher the numerical value, the less likely one is to suffer from qi deviation.
The higher the value during a breakthrough, the easier the breakthrough will be.
Some mid-to-high-level cultivation techniques even have requirements regarding the stability of one's Dao heart.
His "36% initial radiance" is positive; although it's not very high, it at least allows him to cultivate with peace of mind.
Secondly, his overall physical fitness improved to 1.64, which is much higher than his previous pitiful 0.34, making him at least a normal person.
Finally, his "distortion" increased by 0.6%.
"The distortion is increasing too fast..."
Zhu Que frowned slightly.
According to Zheng Yuanbo's notebook, although the Qi Refining Period can suppress and improve physical deformities, it cannot completely eradicate them.
Even at the ninth level of Qi Refining, if one continues to be exposed to corrosive pollution, the distortion will still grow uncontrollably.
In other words, he must establish his foundation as soon as possible.
Otherwise, he wouldn't have any so-called "future" at all; his physical deformity alone would have caused him a painful and miserable death.
Then.
Zhu Que put aside his chaotic thoughts, took out the imitation second-tier spirit-gathering cloth, put it on, and began to cultivate with full concentration.
The spirit-gathering effect of the second-tier spirit-gathering cloth far exceeds that of the first-tier cloth.
When using the first-tier Spirit Gathering Cloth, he can absorb all the gathered spiritual energy at once.
However, now, he needs to absorb all the spiritual energy gathered in front of his dantian with the second-tier spirit-gathering cloth twice.
Moreover, this is still a basic cultivation room, and the supply of spiritual energy is not very rich, far below the upper limit of a second-tier spirit-gathering cloth.
After a while.
As his cultivation continued, his absorption efficiency gradually increased, and the speed of spiritual energy circulation also became faster and faster.
that's it.
Zhu Que immersed himself in cultivation.
The next morning, when he stopped cultivating and opened his eyes, the side effects of the second-tier Spirit Gathering Cloth appeared as expected.
His blood and qi were severely depleted, his face was so pale it was almost transparent, his lips were chapped, and even his steps were unsteady.
"That's the feeling..."
Zhu Que, on the contrary, was quite satisfied with this situation.
The depletion of his vital energy and blood made him look extremely weak, which conveniently masked his progress in cultivation.
Afterwards, he ate a hearty breakfast outside, brought one for Sun Zheng as well, and began his routine of working during the day and cultivating at night.
That noon.
After he had lunch, Tang Ke found him and took him to the reopened testing and evaluation center.
on the way.
Zhu Que clearly sensed that the atmosphere in Jinfeng Town was very tense.
Several police cars were parked at each intersection, and a large number of police officers patrolled the streets, using handheld detectors to check and question "suspicious individuals" one by one.
Fortunately, this handheld detector cannot detect born demons; it can only screen suspected individuals.
Moreover, Zhu Que, who appears extremely weak and whose body has undergone deformities, is hardly a suspect.
"They're so useless. After all this time, they can't even catch a man with a missing arm," Tang Ke muttered.
"A severed arm?" Zhu Que was slightly taken aback.
"yes."
Tang Ke said, "That born demon seed named Zheng Yuanbai was arrested by the police a couple of days ago, but he cut off his own arm and escaped."
"The entire town of Jinfeng is now under police control; they're going to find that guy again."
Zhu Que's heart skipped a beat upon hearing this.
He recalled Zheng Yuanbai's words before he left that day, which seemed to indicate that he had joined some organization and was preparing to make a big splash.
He thought Zheng Yuanbai had already left, but he didn't expect that he would be caught by the police and then cut off his own arm to escape. He is now trapped in Jinfeng Town.
Zhu Que looked at the armed police forces on the streets and alleys and felt a chill run down his spine.
Even a Foundation Establishment cultivator like Zheng Yuanbai was chased like a stray dog by the police. If a nobody like him, who is only at the first level of Qi Refining, were to have his identity exposed, he probably wouldn't even have a chance to struggle.
This moment.
A sense of urgency filled Zhu Que's heart, further strengthening his resolve to quickly improve his cultivation level.
"By the way, do you want to get tested and evaluated later? I heard that the new college entrance exam regulations are really going to be implemented soon."
Tang Ke seemed to suddenly remember something, and turned to look at Zhu Que.
"Forget it, I'm not going to join in this."
Zhu Que shook his head, his tone calm, but cold sweat broke out on his back.
Although his cultivation level is improving rapidly, at this rate, he might not do too badly in the cultivator college entrance examination.
But the problem he faced wasn't about cultivation level—
To participate in the master's entrance examination, one must undergo testing and evaluation, and for him to undergo testing and evaluation is tantamount to courting death.
"Unless the problem of my being a 'born demon seed' can be resolved, the testing and evaluation absolutely cannot proceed..."
Zhu Que thought to himself.
After a while.
Zhu Que followed Tang Ke to the testing and evaluation center and watched as Tang Ke and her female classmates successfully completed the testing.
Zhu Que glanced at Tang Ke's test data without making a sound.
Her cultivation level is at the eighth level of Qi Refining, and her Dao Heart stability is at 11%.
Tang Ke is currently a senior in high school, attending a training high school. Her grades are already among the best in the school.
"Keke, you're amazing! We've been stuck at level six of Qi Refining for so long, we're so envious of you."
Several girls surrounded her, their faces full of envy.
"What's there to envy? There are still a few months until the college entrance exam. Keep up the good work and you can do it too," Tang Ke smiled.
"Keke, is that genius Chu still pursuing you?"
"They stopped chasing him a long time ago; they've probably found a new target." Tang Ke pouted.
"What's wrong? You sound a little disappointed?"
"What am I disappointed about?" Tang Ke scoffed. "I'm single-mindedly pursuing the Dao; men will only hinder my sword-drawing speed!"
"Come on, stop pretending to be so righteous. Tell me the truth, wasn't that Dream Jade Ring I gave you fun?"
"Are you kidding me?! How could you say something like that in public!"
"Hahaha! Murder! Murder! Murder!"
"Shut up, shut up, shut up!"
"..."
The girls laughed and joked all the way, first having a meal together, then getting beauty treatments and manicures, and finally going to see a play.
Zhu Que and several servants followed them the whole time, like a backdrop to their colorful life as young ladies.
That evening, Zhu Que returned to the junkyard and continued his routine of working during the day and cultivating at night.
More than half a month has passed in the blink of an eye.
During this period, the blockade of Jinfeng Town was lifted, and it is said that Zheng Yuanbai had escaped from Jinfeng Town.
However, because of the existence of a second naturally born demon, the police's large-scale manhunt has not stopped.
It still felt like a knife was hanging over Zhu Que's head every day.
Until that night.
The thing Zhu Que feared most has finally happened.
"Splash—"
Outside the training room, a series of hurried footsteps suddenly rang out, followed by a chilling shout:
"Check every training room one by one!"
Oops!
Zhu Que suddenly opened his eyes, his expression changing drastically.