Chapter 7

The belly band, as the name suggests, is a type of undergarment worn by ancient women, also known as a chest wrap.

When Xu Que heard the old woman's words, he was completely stunned.

In the end, he walked forward with his head held high and chest puffed out, under the strange and winking gazes of all the villagers. The quilt, full of patches, draped over his shoulders, was flung out like a cape, exuding the demeanor of a great general.

After finally getting far from the village entrance and near Xiao Rou's house, Xu Que blushed and looked down at his crotch. The beautiful face and petite, adorable figure of Xiao Rou flashed through his mind.

"Damn, no, no, can't keep thinking about it, get back down."

Xu Que cursed inwardly and pressed down the little brother in his crotch that was about to rise.

He then ran quickly to a small pond in the distance, placed the new clothes on the shore, and with a "splash," jumped into the water.

While washing off the ointment from his body, he also focused his mind on the system.

With a thought, he opened the system interface, and his personal information appeared before his eyes:

"Host: Xu Que

Realm: Foundation Establishment Level 1 (slightly accomplished)

Experience: 200/2000

Bragging Points: 25 points

Cultivation Technique: 'Ancient Five Elements Technique' - Beginner Level

Occupation: None

Status: Prince Consort of Huoyuan Kingdom, Donghuang Continent

..."

"Only 25 bragging points, when will I be able to exchange for the Intermediate Level..." Xu Que sighed inwardly and also opened the system mall, his gaze scanning the options in the cultivation techniques section.

Immediately after, he was stunned.

Previously, he hadn't paid much attention to the items in the mall, assuming they were all very expensive and out of his reach.

But now, he realized it wasn't that the Intermediate Level of 'Ancient Five Elements Technique' was too expensive, but rather that this technique was of a very high level, and its price was reasonable.

The cultivation techniques in the mall were divided into several grades, ranked from high to low as Heaven, Earth, Mystic, and Yellow.

The average price for Yellow-grade techniques was 1 to 5 bragging points.

The average price for Mystic-grade techniques was 5 to 10 bragging points.

The average price for Earth-grade techniques was 10 to 20 bragging points.

But for Heaven-grade techniques, the price started at 20 bragging points and could go up to 200 bragging points.

The 'Ancient Five Elements Technique' he was cultivating was among the most expensive in the Heaven-grade techniques, with the Beginner and Intermediate Levels each costing 100 bragging points, and the Advanced Level costing a full 200 bragging points.

In addition, there were several other grades of techniques after Heaven, Earth, Mystic, and Yellow, but they were locked and the text descriptions were unclear.

When Xu Que tried to force a view, he received a system prompt: "Host permission level insufficient, this function is not yet available."

"Interesting!"

He wasn't disappointed but felt even more excited about this bragging and face-slapping system, as it indicated that there were even more powerful techniques beyond the Heaven-grade.

Reopening the Yellow-grade techniques, Xu Que began to think.

Although he was already cultivating the 'Ancient Five Elements Technique,' he still lacked some combat techniques, so he needed to find a suitable one to practice.

"Nine Swords of Dugu? Damn, such a divine skill is only classified as Yellow-grade?" When Xu Que saw the first martial technique book, he was stunned.

But the next moment, he realized that the Nine Swords of Dugu were from a martial arts world, while he was in a cultivation world, where the combat power was incomparable.

So, he skipped the Yellow-grade techniques and opened the Mystic-grade section.

The first martial technique he saw was the 'Eighteen Dragon Subduing Palms,' which was very cheap, costing only 5 bragging points. The technique description stated that it required internal energy to activate, but when used with fire element spirit energy, its power would increase immensely.

Xu Que's eyes widened, and he was tempted, but he restrained himself and continued to look.

"Mystic Ice Sword Technique? Hmm, no, it doesn't feel powerful enough."

"Flame Technique?"

"Three Flame Blade Technique?"

"Decaying Wood Technique? Metal Shaking Fist?..."

"Damn, the names aren't powerful enough! How can I brag with them?"

After reviewing several sets of martial techniques, Xu Que shook his head, feeling unsatisfied.

Although the prices were the same as the 'Eighteen Dragon Subduing Palms,' he didn't care about their power; in this era, the name was the most important. A technique that could be used to brag was a good technique.

Continuing to scan, Xu Que couldn't find a satisfactory technique, so he opened the Earth-grade section.

"The Lion Tiger Shattering Gold Chant, The Flame Splitting Wave Ruler, damn!"

Xu Que almost jumped out of the pond.

What the hell, this system even sold techniques from a popular novel from his previous life, and each one only cost 10 bragging points.

"Big win, this is a big win!"

Xu Que was extremely excited and continued to scan, becoming more and more astonished.

Most of the Earth-grade techniques were from novels, including techniques cultivated by the main characters and even some powerful skills of the antagonists.

'The Flame Splitting Wave Ruler':

A combat technique from a certain plane, Low Earth-grade. When fully mastered, it can split mountains and waves with a single move.

Price: 10 bragging points.

'Three Thousand Thunder Movements':

A movement technique from a certain plane, Low Earth-grade. Divided into three levels: Thunder Flash, Thunder Instant, Three Thousand Thunder Movements!

Price: 10 bragging points.

'Six Directions Roaming Body Ruler':

A combat technique from a certain plane, Mid Earth-grade. Combines attack and defense, advancing to attack and retreating to defend, divided into three realms: Fire Splitting, Body Roaming Fire, Six Directions Fire. When cultivating, find a lava lake, stir up the waves, and move through them. If you can move freely without touching the lava, you have reached the advanced level. When fully mastered, you will be invincible among peers.

Price: 15 bragging points.

'Lightning Essence Technique':

A remnant of a divine technique from a certain plane, High Earth-grade. Draws elemental energy from lightning into the body, accelerating the condensation of one's own elemental energy. This technique is extremely powerful, and ordinary cultivators cannot withstand the direct entry of lightning into the body and cannot practice it.

Price: 20 bragging points.

...

As he read through the techniques, Xu Que's eyes were dazzled, and his mouth gaped wide.

All kinds of techniques from novels, it was impossible not to brag, any one of them would be enough to shock a region.

However, for Xu Que, choosing one or two techniques from this pile was a difficult decision.

But in the end, he overcame this difficulty and directly chose a High Earth-grade martial technique called 'Nine Transformations of the Soaring Dragon'!

Why not choose the Flame Splitting Wave Ruler or the Six Directions Roaming Body Ruler? The reason was simple: not enough bragging points!

After buying the technique, he would also need to buy a ruler, and without a ruler, these techniques couldn't be used.

But he had seen the rulers in the system's treasure section, and the cheapest one cost 50 bragging points, which he couldn't afford.

The Lightning Essence Technique was even worse, requiring the descent of lightning to practice, so Xu Que ignored it.

So, he could only temporarily endure the pain and buy the 'Nine Transformations of the Soaring Dragon' for self-defense. After all, there was plenty of time, and he could buy other techniques later.

Of course, the 'Nine Transformations of the Soaring Dragon' was not chosen at random. Being listed as High Earth-grade and costing 20 bragging points, it had its own powerful aspects.

'Nine Transformations of the Soaring Dragon':

Soaring through the four seas, nine transformations.

First transformation: Full power, weakening the enemy.

Second transformation: Double power burst, weakening the enemy.

Third transformation: Triple power burst, weakening the enemy.

Fourth transformation: Quadruple power burst...

...

Ninth transformation: Ninefold power burst, summoning wind and rain, nine dragons emerging, looking down on the world.

Xu Que was very clear that the power of this technique, doubling with each transformation, was unimaginable. In any world, it was a game-changing existence.

So, Xu Que chose this technique. Before he was fully grown, it was the best choice for self-preservation and defeating enemies.

"Beep, do you confirm the exchange for 'Nine Transformations of the Soaring Dragon'?"

"Yes!" Xu Que replied.

Whoosh!

Immediately, a golden light flashed across his brow, and his body trembled.

When he opened his eyes again, he realized he had gained a new skill, as if it had been with him from birth, feeling no strangeness at all!

Opening his personal information list, he saw the changes:

"Host: Xu Que

Realm: Foundation Establishment Level 1 (slightly accomplished)

Experience: 200/2000

Bragging Points: 5 points

Cultivation Technique: 'Ancient Five Elements Technique' - Beginner Level

Skill: Nine Transformations of the Soaring Dragon (Progress 0%, First Transformation mastered)

Occupation: None

Status: Prince Consort of Huoyuan Kingdom, Donghuang Continent

..."

Xu Que nodded in satisfaction, stroking his chin. The 20 bragging points were well spent.

As for the remaining 5 bragging points, he decided to keep them for now, in case he got injured and needed to activate the repair function to heal.

Having settled the technique, Xu Que opened the system inventory, filled with anticipation.

What would the new reward growth package contain?

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