Chapter 16

"Senior, it's not that I'm unwilling to repay the gambling debt, it's just that... the Su family doesn't have enough money to pay it back right now," Su Tianhong said with a pained expression, addressing Pan Shan Shi Wang.

"I don't care about that; that's your problem. As the notary, I only need to fulfill my duty. Whether or not you have the money to repay the gambling debt is not my concern. I'll give you three days. If you haven't repaid Huang Yu's gambling debt by then, don't blame me for being impolite," Pan Shan Shi Wang said, already eager to exchange the ink crystal jade with Huang Yu. He left a message and then left the Su family jade shop with Huang Yu and Sima Yan.

Su Tianhong stood there, staring at the departing backs of Pan Shan Shi Wang and the others, dazed for a long time. When he came to his senses and saw Su Guang getting up, he was instantly enraged. He walked over and slapped Su Guang hard across the face. This slap, fueled by anger, caught Su Guang off guard. He was sent flying, losing a few teeth in the process, and then fell heavily to the ground, passing out again.

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Huang Yu hadn't walked far when he heard the system notification.

"Ding, congratulations, player has won ten pieces of jade of quality 7 or higher at the Su family jade shop, completing the D-level task. Reward: a low-grade human-level cultivation technique, 300 experience points, 500 life energy."

"Ding, congratulations, player has leveled up to level 4."

"Ding, congratulations, player has leveled up to level 5."

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"Ding, congratulations, player has leveled up to level 8."

Completing the task and jumping several levels, from level 3 to level 8, this speed was much faster than leveling up by fighting monsters. It seemed that doing more tasks would be better in the future.

Huang Yu walked while checking his character attributes.

Huang Yu:

Level: 8 (21/90)

Cultivation: Qi Condensation Sixth Layer

Health: 80

Attack: 10 + 21 + 7

Defense: 10 + 20 + 14

Dodge: 11 + 15 + 2

Luck: 5

Sect: None

Life Energy: 646

Weapon/Equipment: Fruit Knife (High-grade Mortal), Wild Wolf Wrist Guard (Low-grade Mortal), Wild Wolf Soft Armor (High-grade Mortal)

Skills: Throwing Knife Technique (High-grade Mortal, Upgradable), Gathering Technique (Low-grade Mortal, Upgradable), Detection Technique (Low-grade Mortal, Upgradable)

With the level increase, his combat power had improved by almost a tier. More importantly, he now had 500 life energy, which was enough to boost his cultivation by several levels.

"Lulu, with over 600 life energy now, if I exchange it for cultivation, what level can I reach?"

"Master, if you exchange it for cultivation, you can reach the Second Layer of the Innate Realm."

The Second Layer of the Innate Realm, Huang Yu was delighted. In this world, martial power was the most important thing; everything else was an illusion. Being able to reach the Second Layer of the Innate Realm was a significant improvement. Without hesitation, Huang Yu said, "Lulu, exchange the life energy for cultivation."

"Sure, Master, it will be done right away." Lulu's sweet voice sounded in Huang Yu's ear.

A few seconds later, Huang Yu heard the system notification: "Ding, congratulations, player's cultivation has reached the Second Layer of the Innate Realm, consuming 540 life energy."

With his cultivation improved, Huang Yu checked his character attributes again.

Huang Yu:

Level: 8 (21/90)

Cultivation: Second Layer of the Innate Realm

Health: 80

Attack: 82 (10 + 65 + 7)

Defense: 88 (10 + 64 + 14)

Dodge: 72 (11 + 59 + 2)

Luck: 5

Sect: None

Life Energy: 106

Weapon/Equipment: Fruit Knife (High-grade Mortal), Wild Wolf Wrist Guard (Low-grade Mortal), Wild Wolf Soft Armor (High-grade Mortal)

Skills: Throwing Knife Technique (High-grade Mortal, Upgradable), Gathering Technique (Low-grade Mortal, Upgradable), Detection Technique (Low-grade Mortal, Upgradable)

With the boost in combat power, he felt great. If it weren't for Pan Shan Shi Wang and Sima Yan being nearby, Huang Yu would have felt the urge to shout out loud.

However, Huang Yu's cultivation improvement couldn't be hidden from Pan Shan Shi Wang, whose cultivation was much higher than Huang Yu's. As soon as Huang Yu's aura changed, Pan Shan Shi Wang immediately noticed it, and Sima Yan, though not as powerful as Pan Shan Shi Wang, also sensed the change.

"Huang brother, your cultivation?" Curious, Sima Yan couldn't help but ask.

At this moment, Huang Yu realized that such a sudden and significant improvement in cultivation was inappropriate. No one could break through so many levels at once.

"Ah, that, hehe, Sima brother, don't be surprised. I cultivated a technique to conceal my cultivation, but it has some flaws, so the effect is very unstable," Huang Yu laughed and explained. He couldn't possibly tell them that he had broken through so many levels at once; if they found out, it would be disastrous. One should not have the heart to harm others, but one must always be cautious.

"Concealment technique? With flaws?" Sima Yan looked at Huang Yu, believing his words. He placed a hand on Huang Yu's shoulder and said with concern, "Huang brother, if the technique has flaws, it's better not to cultivate it. If something goes wrong and you suffer a mental breakdown, it won't be good. If Huang brother lacks cultivation techniques, you can tell me. I can provide some low-grade human-level techniques."

Sima Yan's words moved Huang Yu. Human-level techniques, though far inferior to heaven-level techniques, were rare in a small town like Liulin. Even high-grade mortal-level techniques were scarce, let alone higher human-level techniques.

However, after some thought, Huang Yu decided not to owe him such a favor. Moreover, human-level techniques weren't particularly useful to him. Huang Yu believed that with his all-powerful cultivation system, obtaining earth-level or heaven-level techniques would not be difficult, and he might even obtain even higher-level techniques.

"Thank you, Sima brother, but I don't lack cultivation techniques. I chose to cultivate that flawed concealment technique because it has a high compatibility with me. As for the flaws, there's no need to worry. I believe I can complete the technique soon. I already have some ideas, and I think it won't take too long to complete it." Since he had started lying, he might as well make it a big one.

Hearing Huang Yu's words, both Sima Yan and Pan Shan Shi Wang were impressed. How old was he, and what was his cultivation level? To be able to complete a cultivation technique, even a common mortal-level technique, was not easy. The fact that he had the potential to complete it proved how strong his talent and insight were. Such a person, if he didn't fall, would surely have a bright future.