Chapter 80

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Lin Qing saw a dedicated training ground on the service list of the Hong Gang team, which was said to provide accelerated cultivation services. However, after a brief investigation, he found that the training grounds were all gathering places for Hong Gang members.

Given his identity as a fake, plus the fact that a surgeon skilled in firearms and poisons was now transitioning to training in grappling techniques, it seemed rather strange.

Therefore, he gave up on the team services.

But Lin Qing was pleasantly surprised to find that the surgeon was indeed very wealthy.

He had established a special training room in the basement of his villa. Lin Qing had already discovered this place and decided to study it thoroughly today.

He walked into the training room and turned on the optical brain in front of him.

After browsing through the content of the optical brain, Lin Qing grinned.

Pretending to be a surgeon was definitely a wise decision, and this time it had paid off.

The main purpose of this secret villa was actually a secret training base.

Here, one could simulate any scene, any weapon, and engage in holographic combat drills.

This function, when translated into data, could increase the cultivation efficiency of any cultivator practicing C-level or lower techniques by 25%.

Of course, this couldn't compare to the 10 times cultivation speed under the guidance of Master Extermination, which required consuming her favor. However, for an adventurer, being able to enjoy a 25% increase in cultivation speed at any time was already quite astonishing.

Just the cost of exchanging and installing this complete training ground was astronomical, showing that the respectable surgeon was indeed very good at accumulating wealth.

Lin Qing immediately began his training.

The progress of the White Eyebrow Eagle Claw Technique was at the second level with 4% proficiency.

There was at least 10 days before the next mission.

Lin Qing's goal was to advance the White Eyebrow Eagle Claw Technique to the third level before the next mission!

"Activate Martial Arts Mode." Lin Qing set the training mode on the optical brain.

"Grapple Techniques!"

In front of Lin Qing, a holographic image of D-level strength appeared, proficient in grapple techniques, providing the greatest challenge to Lin Qing.

One hour quickly passed as Lin Qing trained, drenched in sweat.

His proficiency increased by 1 point, 5%.

"Ha!" A laugh escaped from Lin Qing's chest.

Zhou Zhiruo.

"What are you laughing at?" Lin Qing asked irritably.

"I just found out that the famous Yu Mian Meng Chang Jun, who destroyed the Ming Cult and became the leader of the Emei Sect, doesn't even know a bit of Wudang martial arts," Zhou Zhiruo appeared in front of Lin Qing, smiling. "He actually has to start from the most basic hard qigong and eagle claw techniques."

Lin Qing deflated, smiling bitterly. "If you keep talking, I won't even have the spirit to practice. Can you teach me Emei martial arts?"

Zhou Zhiruo frowned. "It seems I can't. Due to my vows, I cannot directly teach you Emei martial arts. You can only exchange for them with money. However..."

She looked at Lin Qing slyly. "I can guide you in your practice. Although Emei isn't known for grapple techniques, my experience in combat is definitely more than yours. Teaching you some skills isn't a problem for now."

Lin Qing was overjoyed.

How could he forget that he had a female mentor like Zhou Zhiruo?

Zhou Zhiruo took the White Eyebrow Eagle Claw Technique manual, read it for a while, and, being a high disciple of the Emei Sect, her understanding of martial arts techniques was definitely stronger than Lin Qing's.

An hour later, Zhou Zhiruo began correcting Lin Qing's movements.

Under Zhou Zhiruo's guidance, by evening, after 8 hours of training, Lin Qing gained 12 points of proficiency.

Although it couldn't compare to the speed of Master Extermination's guidance, it was already 50% better than Lin Qing's self-study.

Lin Qing was very excited.

Zhou Zhiruo frowned. "Although you can definitely advance the Eagle Claw Technique to the third level before your next mission, this kind of evil and unorthodox grapple technique is not the right path."

Lin Qing glanced sideways.

Zhou Zhiruo said, "I'm not talking about the distinction between right and wrong. In fact, the foundation for every disciple of a sect is always the cultivation of internal energy. With internal energy, even ordinary techniques become much more powerful. Without internal energy, even the most advanced techniques are just showy moves that can't withstand scrutiny by experts."

Lin Qing nodded repeatedly.

"So," Zhou Zhiruo said seriously, "my suggestion is to obtain the Nine Yang Manual as soon as possible. This technique is considered the most powerful and robust internal energy technique. If you can cultivate it, your future martial arts foundation will be boundless."

Lin Qing frowned. "But the Nine Yang Manual is an advanced technique, and I can't cultivate it directly."

"That's for techniques like the Heaven and Earth Shift," Zhou Zhiruo shook her head. "Internal energy techniques don't require any prerequisites, no matter how advanced they are."

Lin Qing shook his head. "I can only wait until next month to enter the Return of the Condor Heroes plot world to consider this issue."

Li Meilin and her daughter returned.

Their hard work had allowed them to exchange 70 pieces of white equipment, which were only suitable for being discarded in space, for a total of 1443 supply points.

This surprised Lin Qing greatly.

Yan Ran said proudly, "I told you, my mother is a business genius. She categorized these white equipment into several types, found a market, and auctioned them off through bidding. Those adventurers who only had a few supply points borrowed money to buy them. Each piece of equipment sold for the highest price. A white Ming Cult cloak that only increases 1 point of reflexes actually sold for 150 supply points. Can you believe it?"

Lin Qing looked at Li Meilin. He realized he had found a treasure.

Li Meilin said embarrassedly, "All these treasures you worked so hard to get, how could I sell them for less? I can't do much else, but I do have some business skills."

Lin Qing nodded but returned the 1443 supply points transaction request submitted by Li Meilin.

"These are all yours," Lin Qing said frankly. "Use them to do something. I have a lot on my plate and can't take care of you."

Li Meilin and her daughter were surprised, their beautiful eyes wide open.

Lin Qing had taken care of their food and lodging, given them money, and saved them several times. The debt of gratitude was already unpayable.

Yan Ran winked at Li Meilin and slyly returned to her room.

Li Meilin firmly disagreed. "One is one, two is two. How can we take so much money? Besides, you spend a lot outside."

As she spoke, her face turned red.

Outside... The tone sounded so much like a wife managing the household finances, giving her husband pocket money.

Lin Qing chuckled, lifted Li Meilin's chin, and kissed her fiercely.

Li Meilin was lost in passion for a long time before pushing Lin Qing away and fleeing back to her room.

Lin Qing was in a great mood and went to sleep.

The next morning, an even more sumptuous breakfast awaited Lin Qing.

Lin Qing, who had recovered his energy overnight, looked at the shy Li Meilin, finished his breakfast, and went to continue his training with a pleasant mood.

Zhou Zhiruo's appearance today surprised Lin Qing greatly. She had changed her outfit, wearing ordinary long jeans and a white shirt, looking particularly pure and adorable. The simple clothing accentuated her graceful and beautiful figure, highlighting her extraordinary and unique气质, as white and flawless as a goddess, beautiful beyond measure, and noble beyond desecration.

Her oval face, which only a beauty could have, was lightly made up, giving this classical beauty a touch of modern charm. Her smooth forehead, skin as white as snow, and deep, mysterious eyes under her arched eyebrows, her finely sculpted nose, and her soft, tender lips, along with her sharp and rounded chin, added an infinite charm to her already captivating beauty.

This transformation left the otaku Lin Qing speechless.

When did Zhou Zhiruo become a modern beauty?

Zhou Zhiruo, feeling the fiery gaze of Lin Qing, blushed and looked down at her outfit, pouting her rosy lips adorably. "Is this outfit not good?"

Lin Qing quickly nodded, indicating that it was extremely good.

Zhou Zhiruo giggled. "A woman dresses up for the one she likes. Last night, while you were sleeping, I went to ask Sister Lin for advice on how to dress, style, and apply makeup. She taught me a lot."

Lin Qing looked like a wolf, eager to pounce, but was deterred by Zhou Zhiruo's sword brows and the倚天剑 (Tianyi Sword) she brandished.

Seeing Lin Qing's eager and frustrated look, Zhou Zhiruo couldn't help but laugh, her charm radiating.

Lin Qing said with a lecherous smile, "Dressed like this, you are even more beautiful beyond measure."

Zhou Zhiruo said seriously, "I see that Sister Lin and her daughter are gentle and kind women. You must not abandon them after seducing them."

Lin Qing, caught between laughter and tears, said, "When have I ever been unfaithful? And when did you become so close to her?"

Zhou Zhiruo, like a cunning fox, blinked. "We are both women, so we naturally have a lot in common. For example, you."

Lin Qing felt extremely awkward.

He had planned to tackle each one individually, but he didn't expect Zhou Zhiruo to be so cunning, already forming a strategic alliance with Li Meilin.

Both Li Meilin and Zhou Zhiruo were shy beauties, and now he had the opposite effect, seeing but not getting. No wonder Li Meilin looked at him strangely during breakfast.

"Since we're talking about me, when do you plan to serve in the bedroom?" Lin Qing said with a stern face.

"Serve in the bedroom?" Zhou Zhiruo blushed and spat, "Foolish dreams! Do you understand that what is improper should not be heard or seen? Hurry up and practice."

Under Zhou Zhiruo's urging, Lin Qing had no choice but to start practicing, muttering, "If I can't get it, I'll find a way... the catfish effect!"

Discovering a house full of beauties but unable to get any, Lin Qing, a two-time otaku, was truly frustrated.

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