Translator: CinderTL
As evening approached, Jiang Ye dragged his weary body out of Chen Zilu's office and headed toward the classroom.
It was long past dismissal time, and only a few students remained in the martial dao classroom, still practicing.
Wen Yuehui was among them.
He watched Jiang Ye approach with a peculiar expression.
"A'Ye, why do you look so drained?"
Jiang Ye glanced at him, frowning. "Do I?"
Wen Yuehui nodded. "You should look in a mirror. You look completely hollowed out. By the way, where were you during self-study this afternoon? I didn't see you anywhere."
"I went to see Teacher Chen," Jiang Ye replied.
During the afternoon self-study period, Jiang Ye had slipped away to Chen Zilu's office, where he spent the entire time engaging in in-depth discussions about martial dao techniques.
Teacher Chen proved remarkably patient, offering extensive guidance.
Jiang Ye understood that such one-on-one instruction was rare and precious, so he studied with utmost diligence.
By the end of the afternoon, his energy was nearly completely depleted.
"Fortunately, the progress was remarkable."
Jiang Ye glanced at the system interface.
The Star Martial Cultivation Method had improved significantly again.
"Just one afternoon, and it's equivalent to two days of normal progress."
"My comprehension seemed even higher than usual during this session. Could it be that I can only fully benefit from that 30% comprehension boost when Teacher Chen is teaching me individually?"
As Jiang Ye pondered this, Wen Yuehui beside him stared with wide eyes.
"Last time I privately asked her for guidance, she told me to wait until martial dao class. How come you're getting private lessons?" Wen Yuehui grumbled indignantly.
Jiang Ye glanced at him and chuckled. "Maybe your modeling skills aren't up to par."
"I'm so angry, I'm shaking!" Wen Yuehui spread his arms wide, his face filled with mock sorrow. "The world is just a giant looks-obsessed beast! When will ordinary men ever rise up?"
Jiang Ye shook his head with a smile and ignored him.
He knew, of course, that Chen Zilu's attention wasn't due to his looks.
The real reasons were his willingness to work hard and the awakening of his martial bone.
This world was never short of diligent individuals.
Nor was it lacking in so-called geniuses.
But a hardworking genius is always admired, no matter where they are.
Nightfall was approaching.
Jiang Ye hurried home before darkness completely enveloped the sky.
Due to the Shadow Calamity, he never ventured out at night.
Taoyang Community, Building 12, Apartment 606.
At the dinner table.
Jiang Ye devoured the meat in large bites.
Suddenly, he paused, a slight frown creasing his brow. "This meat... it tastes different today."
It wasn't like the pork, beef, or lamb he usually ate.
Li Anping smiled. "It's leopard gallbladder. Your father bought it today."
"Leopard gallbladder?"
Jiang Ye looked across the table at Jiang Dahai in surprise.
Leopard gallbladder was a martial dao ingredient.
While not as precious as tiger gallbladder, it was still far more expensive than ordinary beef or lamb.
Beef and lamb already cost five hundred yuan per kilogram. Leopard gallbladder, a specialized nutritional supplement for martial dao practitioners, was several times more expensive than regular meat.
Jiang Dahai grinned. "I got paid today, so I bought some for Xiao Ye to try. This is a once-a-month treat, so savor it."
Half a month earlier, he had successfully joined the Shadow Hunting Bureau.
Though his job was only nighttime security, his monthly salary of eight thousand yuan far exceeded his previous earnings.
Jiang Ting, standing beside Jiang Ye, clung to his arm and whined, "Brother, I want some too!"
"Your brother needs to replenish his energy after martial arts training," Li Anping scolded. "Don't try to steal his food."
"Ah?" The little girl shrank back, quickly apologizing, "I'm sorry. I won't eat any then."
Jiang Dahai, watching Jiang Ye, chuckled, "How does it feel?"
He had never tasted anything so expensive in his life and was genuinely curious.
"It feels warm in my stomach," Jiang Ye replied, having only eaten half the leopard gallbladder.
Such a potent supplement, when combined with a cultivation method, could produce astonishing results.
"Mom, Dad, I'm going back to my room to cultivate!"
He quickly finished the remaining gallbladder and hurried back to his room.
This rare opportunity had to be maximized by combining it with his cultivation method.
Inside his room, Jiang Ye swiftly adopted a martial stance and began practicing the Star Martial Cultivation Method.
One hour.
Two hours.
Before he knew it, five hours had passed.
Drenched in sweat, Jiang Ye finally stopped cultivating.
"Finally digested it all," he murmured, exhaling slowly. His gaze instinctively drifted to the system panel.
[Cultivation Method]
[Star Martial Cultivation Method: Small Success (41% → 45%)]
"Five hours, and I've improved by nearly 5%?"
This efficiency was astonishing, equivalent to a week of arduous cultivation!
Of course, this was his first time consuming leopard gall. If he ate it daily, the effects might not be so dramatic.
But there was no doubt it was far superior to ordinary beef or mutton!
"Is this what martial dao dietary supplementation is?"
After the initial elation, Jiang Ye felt a deep longing. This kind of progress was intoxicating.
Yet he knew that, given his family's circumstances, he could only afford such an opportunity once a month.
"If I can break through to Major Success in the cultivation method soon, I'll finally be able to earn money."
Jiang Ye's mind gradually calmed.
Glancing at the clock, he saw it was 11 PM. He still had two hours left to cultivate.
Straightening his posture, Jiang Ye resumed his training.
Time flew by like an arrow.
Day after day, Jiang Ye persisted in his cultivation.
Except on holidays, he consulted Chen Zilu daily to trigger the 30% comprehension boost from the 'patriarch's friend' buff.
In the blink of an eye, it was mid-June.
As the final exams approached, the atmosphere in the second-year high school class grew increasingly tense.
With the end of the second semester of their second year, they would soon be entering their final year of high school.
Therefore, the final exams of the second semester were of paramount importance.
The top ten students would inevitably attract the attention of the school and teachers, receiving preferential treatment and more resources.
Many students began working overtime, staying up late to cultivate, and desperately trying to improve themselves.
Jiang Ye was no exception.
During this period, his in-depth interactions with Chen Zilu actually decreased. After all, she wasn't his personal tutor and had to attend to other students as well.
When he sought her guidance privately, she occasionally had to decline.
Jiang Ye harbored no resentment.
"Her willingness to teach me privately is a kindness, not an obligation," he thought, his mind as clear as a mirror.
Chen Zilu had already given him more than enough special attention.
To push for more would only breed resentment.
By late June, Jiang Ye was diligently practicing the Star Martial Cultivation Method in his room that evening.
Ding-ding-ding!
During his cultivation, Jiang Ye's bones emitted crisp, metallic clangs, like the clash of gold and stone.
The sounds began sharp and clear, gradually deepening into a resonant hum.
Finally, they vibrated with the force of the earth itself, ringing with an unceasing resonance!
In that instant, a breakthrough surged forth like spring ice cracking, piercing through his being like a sharp sword.
[Star Martial Cultivation Method: Small Success (100%) → Major Success (1%)]
"After half a year of arduous training, I've finally achieved Major Success!"
Jiang Ye ceased his cultivation and examined his body.
But before he could fully assess his transformation, lines of text materialized before him:
[Your strength has exceeded the system's maximum limit!]
[Unlocked Title: Martial Dao Grandmaster!]
[Congratulations! You have achieved the "Martial Dao Grandmaster" milestone, joining the ranks of peak-tier powerhouses!]
[Reward: Physique Enhancement!]
[The 'Martial Dao Heavenly Ladder' feature has been unlocked.]
(End of the Chapter)
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