Chapter 3

Xu Xiaoshou was indeed very wealthy.

His courtyard had a small pond with spirit fish, a rockery, and several tall spirit trees.

After closing the courtyard gate, Xu Xiaoshou originally wanted to go back to bed, but he noticed that a new section had appeared on the red interface in his mind: the Mall.

Looking down, his Passive Value: 64.

Xu Xiaoshou immediately felt delighted. This harvest was quite profitable. Could it be that the "Mall" was unlocked only after his Passive Value broke into double digits?

He clicked into the Mall and found it empty except for a red gift box.

"Passive Gift Box (Purchase: 10 Passive Value)."

Xu Xiaoshou had tried to use Passive Value to upgrade skills last night but was clueless. Now he realized that Passive Value was actually used to buy things.

Without hesitation, he immediately clicked to purchase and opened the gift box. The information bar instantly updated:

"Skill Points, +10."

"Passive Keys, +3."

At the same time, the Mall shook, and a red wheel appeared, smaller than the previous black wheel, with a hazy gray mist above it, making it impossible to see the contents inside.

Xu Xiaoshou's lips twitched involuntarily, and his eyes dimmed. He immediately recalled the needle he had broken last time.

Inside the Mall's grid, two gray items also appeared.

"Skill Points (Purchase: 1000 Passive Value)."

"Passive Keys (Purchase: 1000 Passive Value)."

Seeing these two items, Xu Xiaoshou was startled. So expensive?

So, he had just used 10 Passive Value to buy something worth over ten thousand?

"Damn!" Xu Xiaoshou's eyes widened, realizing that this gift box was like a beginner's package, without any growth, and was practically free!

Awesome!

"Passive Keys... should be used to activate this wheel?" Xu Xiaoshou pondered. After the last destruction, did this wheel get upgraded? No more manual spinning?

As for the Skill Points, there was no need to think. They were definitely used to upgrade Passive Skills.

So, should he upgrade "Breathing Technique?"

Xu Xiaoshou quickly dismissed this idea. He decided to try the "Passive Keys" first, hoping to spin out other Passive Skills.

In three days, the "Feng Yun Competition" in the outer courtyard would begin. For those who aimed to secure a spot in the top hundred of the "Feng Yun List," it was a battle for supremacy. For Xu Xiaoshou, it was an elimination test.

If this red wheel could spin out a powerful Passive Skill, he might be able to continue cultivating in the Tian Sang Spirit Palace. If he were expelled, he would have nowhere to go.

Xu Xiaoshou inserted the key into the small hole at the bottom of the red wheel, and the mist above became even denser, making it impossible to see anything.

"Give me a chance, something that can instantly make me stronger!"

As he turned the key, Xu Xiaoshou clasped his hands and began to pray: "No cultivation techniques, no cultivation techniques, they won't help much right now..."

The gray mist swirled, and soon the information bar updated:

"Thank you for your patronage!"

Xu Xiaoshou's face turned dark. What was this?

There was even a "Thank you for your patronage"?

Why couldn't they just have something normal? Always coming up with these cheap tricks, just like the needle on the previous wheel!

After venting his frustration, he still had two keys left. Xu Xiaoshou inserted another one, nervously shouting: "Hiss! Blessed by the Euro King!"

The gray mist swirled, and Xu Xiaoshou watched the information bar expectantly:

"Try again!"

Xu Xiaoshou: "..."

Hey, what's the point of this?

One in, one out, nothing gained, just to play with me?

Xu Xiaoshou rolled his eyes to the sky. Do you think you're cola? Try again?

I don't even feel like burping!

With two keys used, he still had two left...

Xu Xiaoshou couldn't bear the torture any longer. He inserted one key without looking at the information bar, waiting for the key to disappear before inserting another one forcefully.

"No rewards, no rewards..."

He jinxed himself while secretly glancing at the information bar.

"Obtained Extended Passive Skill: Strong!"

"Thank you for your patronage!"

Did the jinx work?

Seeing the long line of text, Xu Xiaoshou slapped his thigh in excitement. Finally, a reward!

But upon closer inspection...

Strong?

Xu Xiaoshou almost spat blood. What kind of nonsense was this?

Why not "Weak"?

"Uh, maybe it's not right?"

Xu Xiaoshou suddenly thought that the "Breathing Technique" last time also had a misleading name but excellent effects. Perhaps this "Strong" also had surprising effects?

"Let's hope so!" Xu Xiaoshou regained his composure and looked at the red interface, noticing that it had changed.

1. Basic Passive Skills.

2. Extended Passive Skills.

3. Mall.

"An additional Extended Passive Skill?" He glanced at the information bar and saw that "Strong" was categorized under Extended Passive Skills, separate from "Breathing Technique."

"The categorization is quite detailed..."

He clicked to view, and a small line of text appeared: Strong (Acquired Lv.1).

"Could it be a technique to strengthen the body?" Xu Xiaoshou pinched his arm, but it didn't become more solid due to this Passive Skill.

Perhaps it was the level?

Xu Xiaoshou was conflicted. He still had ten Skill Points. Where should he use them?

"Breathing Technique" was the fundamental method, naturally worth investing in, but its improvement required long-term accumulation. Yesterday's breakthrough was due to accumulated effort.

"Strong," if it was indeed a technique to strengthen the body as he suspected, would be more suitable for upgrading now.

If his body could be significantly improved, he could compete for a spot in the "Feng Yun Competition" and avoid elimination.

Weighing the options, Xu Xiaoshou decided to use his Skill Points on "Strong." What if a miracle happened?

He used the Skill Points on the panel, and the information bar updated:

"Strong (Acquired Lv.2)."

Xu Xiaoshou paid close attention to his body. Whether it was an illusion or not, he felt stronger, but the change was not obvious. He continued to upgrade the skill level.

"Strong (Acquired Lv.3)."

"Strong (Acquired Lv.4)."

"Strong (Acquired Lv.5)."

This time, it was very clear. Xu Xiaoshou felt his muscle lines slightly bulge, and his originally thin body looked more like a normal person.

"Interesting!"

Xu Xiaoshou was overjoyed. He punched the ground, and it dented slightly with a dull thud.

"Wow, the enhancement is so obvious. Could the Acquired levels of this Passive Skill correspond to the ten realms of a Spirit Cultivator?" Xu Xiaoshou muttered in amazement.

The initial cultivation level of a Spirit Cultivator is the ten realms of Spirit Cultivation, followed by the Innate realm.

So, calling the ten realms of Spirit Cultivation "Acquired" is also correct.

At Acquired Lv.5, the strength was already this powerful. If he hit someone, it would definitely break a few ribs!

If the levels truly corresponded as he suspected, and he used all his Skill Points, his body could reach the Innate realm!

"Damn!" Xu Xiaoshou was excited. Reaching the Innate realm in physical strength was even more difficult than in cultivation!

Originally, he planned to distribute his Skill Points evenly, but he immediately decided to focus on "Strong" to see the effects.

"Strong (Acquired Lv.6)."

"Strong (Acquired Lv.7)."

"Strong (Acquired Lv.8)."

His physical strength kept increasing, and Xu Xiaoshou felt like he had taken a stimulant, with boundless energy.

At this point, his muscles stopped bulging and began to refine, gradually forming perfect muscle lines.

Xu Xiaoshou took off his shirt, revealing a well-built, aesthetically pleasing body.

Bang!

A punch, and the ground cracked!

Strength comparable to the eighth realm of Spirit Cultivation!

Xu Xiaoshou marveled, "Too strong, this is too strong!"

With just this punch, he might have a chance to compete for a spot in the top few hundred of the "Feng Yun List," ensuring he wouldn't be eliminated!

Xu Xiaoshou's eyes gleamed. He wasn't done yet. He still had three Skill Points left, so he continued to upgrade.

"Strong (Acquired Lv.9)."

"Strong (Acquired Lv.10)."

"Strong (Innate Lv.1)."

Seeing the final line of text, Xu Xiaoshou's mind went blank with happiness, "Innate, it's really Innate!"

Every muscle in his body began to twitch violently. The next moment, his body expelled sticky, black impurities, emitting a foul odor.

Xu Xiaoshou let out a long howl and slapped himself hard.

Slap!

Not a dream!

He punched the ground, and with a bang, a brick-sized hole appeared, with cracks spreading like a spider web, covering several feet.

Five-tenths strength!

Xu Xiaoshou was stunned. That was only five-tenths strength. If he hit someone's head...

Ha ha,

Xu Xiaoshou felt that this "Feng Yun Competition" was going to be very interesting...