Lu Zheng’s eyes widened. He glanced at the Qi Gathering Pills in his hands and was infuriated.
As much as he wanted to blame Ravyn, he did not want to, either.
Or rather, he could not.
Ravyn was his mentor at the moment, so he could humiliate him as much as he pleased.
So, Lu Zheng could only place all his anger on the Qi Gathering Pills, instantly crushing them with his hand.
He closed his eyes and took a deep breath, exhaling them out to calm his mind. Of course, his breathing rhythm was in accordance with the Ocean’s Heart Qi Technique.
He then instructed the system to show his current status.
[Name: Lu Zheng
Rank: Apprentice
Internal Technique: Ocean’s Heart Qi Technique.
External Technique: Azure Tide Sword Art.
Strength: 9.6 (7)
Durability: 5
Speed: 6.4 (8)
Agility: 8.4 (10)
Stamina: 4 (7)
Intelligence: 4
Qi: 8
Extra Points: 10.]
Lu Zheng tilted his head, suddenly having an inquiry on his head.
He asked Ravyn in his mind, “What do you think are the limits of my physical attribute points in the Apprentice Rank?”
Ravyn did not take some time to reply, “It should be ten. You’re nearing the limits. By the way, the system is not that magnanimous to help you with the breakthrough of the limits of the physical attributes.
That’s why it’s much better to pour all your extra points to qi.”
Lu Zheng’s eyes sparkled in understanding. He smiled and said in an elated tone, “Thank you!”
Ravyn did not reply.
Lu Zheng did not mind. He was distracted by another inquiry popping up in his head.
He asked, “Is it even possible for the system to help me break through the Adept Rank?”
Ravyn instantly replied, “Yeah. But, the system might demand more than that. Ask it yourself.”
Lu Zheng nodded.
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He asked the system, “System, how many extra points do you need to turn all ten yellow qi to one red Qi.”
The System replied, {Ten extra points.}
Lu Zheng paused.
Inside his consciousness, Ravyn quivered a bit.
He heard Lu Zheng’s question, “Do you think I should not have crushed the Qi Gathering Pills? I mean, with two of them and ten of my extra points, I will be able to ascend to the Adept Rank.”
Ravyn snorted. He instantly replied, “And then what? Can your body currently handle the qi inside your body? Do you want to enter Qi Deviation?”
Lu Zheng’s eyes widened. He thought. He’s right. Qi Deviation can also be the result of improper cultivation. If my body can’t handle the amount of qi inside my body…
“Also,” added Ravyn. “Those Qi Gathering Pills are like cow dung compared to the qi provided by the system. Don’t underestimate it.”
Lu Zheng nodded in understanding. He did not doubt Ravyn anymore… though, he was a bit suspicious.
After all, he was a bit talkative… seemingly defensive.
However, he instantly tossed the unnecessary thoughts at the back of his mind, dismissing them by shaking it.
Lu Zheng mumbled. “I guess I don’t have to be in a hurry. One step at a time…”
He reminded himself.
He then instructed the system, “System, spend two extra points in my Qi.”
{Request granted. Consuming two extra points to add two points in your Qi…}
Suddenly, a conspicuous gathering of qi manifested in the inn, until Lu Zheng.
Lu Zheng closed his eyes and enjoyed the feeling, until Ravyn broke it…
“You really have the audacity to enjoy when you are exposing yourself naked.”
Lu Zheng’s eyes abruptly awakened. He was about to move when Ravyn’s voice echoed in his head again.
“Don’t move yet. Wait until the two yellow qi in your dantian appear. After that… run with your tail between your legs, doofus.”
Lu Zheng felt his heart racing. He had completely forgotten. He thought the System was invincible.
So during the time I increased the qi points, I was already exposed.
Ravyn’s chuckles echoed in his mind as he said, “Of course, how could you not know? You really deserve the name, Doofus.”
Lu Zheng sighed. He replied, “You really are talkative now, aren’t you?”
“Why? Is there a problem?”
“T-There’s no problem.”
Lu Zheng broke into sweats. He felt the ominous aura emitting by Ravyn. If the latter wanted to, he would break his consciousness and make him a retard!
In the end, Lu Zheng waited for the System to finish adding the two yellow qi on his dantian before he decided to leave, rather than trying to assess his current power.
Finally, the System’s announcement echoed in his head.
{Congratulations, your Qi Points increased from 8 > 10 in exchange for two extra points.}
Lu Zheng nodded. “Mhm! Thank you, System.”
Just like Ravyn, the System did not respond to his words of gratitude. However, as expected, Lu Zheng was nonchalant about it, knowing he had to escape as fast as possible.
He opened the door and slowly closed it, walking towards the stairs, leading below, as though nothing happened…
…
Lu Zheng had the money pouch on his waist, with the gold and silver coins with him.
As soon as he arrived at the ground floor, the receptionist, as always, was still asleep. Meanwhile, the restaurant manager, or so he thought earlier, who was actually the owner of the Inn, was still cleaning another bottle of wine.
The inn owner glanced at him and gestured to sit in front of him.
Lu Zheng hesitated until he finally accepted his invitation. He walked towards him, watching the Inn owner pop the cork as he grabbed a glass of cup below the table and placed it on the surface.
He pushed it forward where Lu Zheng sat in front and poured the bottle of wine.
Lu Zheng scratched his cheeks and said, “I’m still a minor.”
The Inn owner was taken aback and suddenly chuckled.
He said, “I know. There’s no alcohol mixed there. It’s simply the juice of the fruit. I have not fermented it. After all, there are many kids like you wanting to act like an adult, so they come to this Inn.”
