Chapter 29

Step by step, Bu Fan, who had been diligently practicing in the villa, was unaware that he had become a target for many forces in the post-apocalyptic world.

At this moment, he was immersed in the joy of his rapidly growing strength. It had been a week since he started his training.

The day before, Xue Meier and Bu Yan had left the villa simultaneously. Bu Yan returned to the base academy, while Xue Meier's whereabouts were unknown.

However, before leaving, Bu Yan had prepared another fifty bottles of enhancement potions for Bu Fan because she discovered that his absorption rate of the enhancement nutrients far exceeded her expectations.

Of course, Bu Fan's progress also surpassed her calculations. By yesterday, his muscle strength had already reached 150KG, which was close to the standard for a First Rank Warrior. This was the result of just six days of training.

In addition, in other areas such as speed, agility, and reaction time, Bu Fan had also made significant improvements.

At this rate, Bu Yan speculated that it might take only three more days for Bu Fan to reach the First Rank Warrior level. The standard for a First Rank Warrior is a muscle strength of 200KG or a speed of at least 15 meters per second. Basically, meeting either of these standards qualifies one as a First Rank Warrior.

Although surprised by Bu Fan's rapid progress, Bu Yan was delighted by the effectiveness of the enhancements.

Even Xue Meier was shocked by Bu Fan's unusual performance. She even spent a day specifically studying him, but the results showed that there was nothing abnormal about Bu Fan's body.

In fact, only Bu Fan knew that the significant difference was due to the assistance of the internal energy (neili) in his body.

Indeed, after several days of dual training in the game and reality, Bu Fan had successfully condensed a thread of internal energy using the Small Circulation Method. Although this thread of internal energy was still very small in reality, it provided him with significant help.

Thinking about this, Bu Fan looked forward to today's journey in the game even more, because although the internal energy in reality was just a thread, in the game, he had already successfully condensed a ball of internal energy.

According to Uncle Bu Er, he could now learn genuine internal cultivation techniques.

Moreover, the benefits of cultivating internal energy extended beyond reality. In the virtual training space of the SkyNet, due to the enhancement of his spirit, he became more familiar and adept with high-performance firearms.

After a day of training, Bu Fan finally waited for the time when the game would reopen. He exited the training space and went to the Jianghu Hall.

In the hall, Diaochan did not immediately appear, but Bu Fan was not concerned. He walked directly to the World Gate in front of the Jianghu Hall and stepped through the light gate.

As Bu Fan stepped through the light gate, Diaochan slowly emerged from behind a stone pillar, watching Bu Fan's disappearing figure with a mysterious smile on her face.

"Amazing, he cultivated internal energy in such a short time. He really is impressive!" Her clear, melodious voice echoed lightly in the empty hall, and then she disappeared again.

In the Bu Family Manor, Bu Fan slowly opened his eyes, then sat up from the bed, feeling the thread of internal energy surging within him, a smile of excitement on his face.

After a quick wash, Bu Fan hurried to Uncle Bu Er's courtyard. However, when he arrived, he found that Uncle Bu Er's room was already empty.

"Huh, where did Uncle go?" Looking at the neatly cleaned room, Bu Fan asked in confusion.

Just as he turned to leave, he was pleasantly surprised to see Uncle Bu Er calmly walking into the courtyard.

"Uncle!"

Bu Fan called out sincerely. Although this might just be a virtual character, the care he showed for Bu Fan was genuine.

Seeing Bu Fan standing in the courtyard, Uncle Bu Er nodded, walked into the house, and then turned around with a smile. "I knew you couldn't wait, but you should know that the martial arts of our manor are not taught casually. They require the approval of the Manor Lord or the Young Miss!"

"Huh?"

Hearing Uncle Bu Er's words, Bu Fan's face fell, feeling a sudden disappointment.

Seeing Bu Fan's dejected look, Uncle Bu Er burst into laughter and then said loudly, "Alright, I won't tease you anymore. Do you know what I was doing just now?"

"Did Uncle already...?" Bu Fan's eyes lit up, and he asked hopefully.

Uncle Bu Er nodded solemnly. "Yes, I have already informed the Manor Lord, and he has agreed to let me teach you some of the manor's techniques!"

"Thank you, Uncle!" Bu Fan jumped up in joy and shouted loudly.

"Don't get too excited yet, there's another piece of good news for you, an unexpected surprise!" Uncle Bu Er waved his hand and continued.

"Another piece of good news?" Bu Fan looked at Uncle Bu Er in confusion, not understanding what he meant.

Could it be that he was going to be relieved of his stable boy duties?

Seeing Bu Fan's puzzled expression, Uncle Bu Er shook his head, somewhat helplessly. "I forgot, there are some things you don't understand. Well, I won't hide it from you. The Young Miss will be leaving on a long journey for the next two days, and the Manor Lord has instructed you to accompany her!"

"Huh? A long journey? Can I not go?" Hearing Uncle Bu Er's words, Bu Fan was not delighted but rather conflicted.

Originally, he wanted to use this opportunity to familiarize himself with internal energy in the Bu Family Manor. If he had to go on a long journey, he would spend most of his time traveling, making it difficult to practice internal energy.

Unfortunately, as soon as Bu Fan spoke, Uncle Bu Er slapped the back of his head.

"You coward, you're like a pile of mud that can't be shaped into a wall. Do you know how many people would want this opportunity? You're lucky to be chosen, and you're still picky!" Uncle Bu Er scolded him, frustrated.

"But, I really don't want to go!" Bu Fan still shook his head. In this situation, his priority was to familiarize himself with internal energy and ensure his survival in the real world. Everything else had to be put on hold.

"Hmph, this trip to侠客岛 (Jiangke Island) is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. If you don't want to go, I'll go and inform the Manor Lord that you're declining," Uncle Bu Er said, turning to leave.

"Wait!"

Bu Fan instinctively called out to Uncle Bu Er, then swallowed hard and asked incredulously, "Uncle, you said I'm going to Jiangke Island with the Young Miss, right?"

"That's right!" Uncle Bu Er responded coldly, then his face showed surprise as he looked at Bu Fan and asked, "You know about Jiangke Island?"

Bu Fan did not answer but asked Uncle Bu Er nervously, "Uncle, if we go to Jiangke Island, do we have to drink the Laba porridge?"

"Of course, if you don't drink the Laba porridge, why would you go? It seems you know quite a bit!" Uncle Bu Er said.

"Yijing washing the marrow shocks the world, Tai Xuan's legacy is hidden in the cave!" Bu Fan recalled the twelve lines of poetry given by Qiao Yurou, muttering to himself.

The latter part, "Tai Xuan's legacy," refers to the "Jiangke Xing" hidden on the stone walls of the Jiangke Island cave.

Brothers, with Jiangke Island appearing, another supreme martial art is within reach. Show your support and give Qianshan the motivation to keep writing!