Super Invincible Somewhat Explosive Art

Outside the residential complex. Wang Xu drove while Li Yan sat in the passenger seat, the two chatting and laughing. Cui Fan lived in a different direction, whereas Li Yan and Wang Xu lived in roughly the same direction, so Wang Xu was giving Li Yan a lift. Sitting in the car, Li Yan's eyes sparkled with curiosity. "You've only been out of university for a year and you already bought a car? Does the Maritime Bureau really pay that well?" "Where would that kind of money come from? It's just so-so. I only bought this car after busting my back for a year, plus some help from my parents," Wang Xu said with a laugh. "I heard your Maritime Bureau is pretty busy. What brought you back to Tianyue City this time?" Li Yan asked casually. "Mm... Some criminals smuggled a shipment of sea monsters into Tianyue City. I'm in charge of handling the handover," Wang Xu said, his voice dropping into a solemn tone. "The legendary sea monsters?" Li Yan covered her mouth in shock. "What do they look like? Are they just like the ones on TV?" "Pretty much. Extremely ugly, but you can't deny their meat is tender and boosts virility—plenty of wealthy folks are desperate to eat it. That said, sea monster meat is toxic. Eating too much causes bodily mutations, so... it's best not to touch it." At the mention of sea monsters, Wang Xu looked grave, a lingering dread washing over him as though recalling something. "I heard sea monsters have miraculous abilities, kind of like the immortals in legends, possessing superpowers?" Li Yan asked eagerly, deeply intrigued. Wang Xu shook his head. "What era is this? Still so superstitious? Where would you find immortals in this world? Technology is king! Besides, even if the immortals recorded in ancient texts really walked the earth again, I doubt they could stand up to our modern weapons!" Confidence flared in Wang Xu's eyes at the mention of modern weaponry. The immortals and martial gods recorded in the myths of Qinyuan Kingdom were indeed powerful, capable of soaring through the skies, tunneling through the earth, and hoisting thousand-jin cauldrons with sheer might! Yet even hoisting a thousand-jin cauldron, could that compare to the power of a single tractor? Take martial arts, which was rumored to be so miraculous and divine. Analyzed and scrutinized under modern science, its ceiling was limited—it was nothing more than tapping into the latent potential of the human constitution and bloodline. Even a champion of the Martial Arts Tournament would lose seventy to eighty percent of their combat capability after taking a single bullet, to say nothing of more advanced technological weapons. Studying martial arts was far inferior to researching genetics. As for myths, they were merely legends. Even if the gods from the legends who soared through the sky and tunneled through the earth appeared, could they survive a direct strike from the Eye of Space? The Eye of Space was the strongest weapon of Qinyuan Kingdom. If even a battleship from Can Star were hit by a blast, it would instantly collapse. That was simply not something human strength could withstand. "Even though sea monsters aren't worth worrying about, it's still best for ordinary people like us to stay away from them. When those wealthy elites run into trouble, they have channels to cure whatever ails them, but ordinary people like us... if we ever run into one, we can probably only wait for death," Wang Xu said solemnly. "That exaggerated?" "Mm, more terrifying than any old horror film!" Wang Xu chuckled. ... Back in his room, Qi Yuan finished his conversation with Cui Fan and closed his eyes to rest. *Those Resetters are probably embarking on their... miraculous adventures by now, aren't they?* Qi Yuan didn't feel strongly one way or the other about being reborn. After all, using foreknowledge amounted to nothing more than amassing some money or walking the path of political power. Qi Yuan couldn't care less about those things. If he ran short of money, weren't there always loan sharks? If not loan sharks, weren't there still those aging, dim-sighted white moonlight figures? Those people would surely be more than willing to lend him money. He couldn't be bothered to exploit future knowledge to start a company or invest in some politician. Once his health improved, practicing martial arts was what he truly needed to be doing. Lying on the bed, he set about compiling a simplified version of the *Qi Yuan Scripture*. Unfortunately, in his current state, excessive mental strain immediately brought on a wave of grogginess and fatigue. The compilation of the *Qi Yuan Scripture* progressed in fits and starts; every so often, he had to take a short nap. *Is this body even meant for a human being? I really admire my willpower back on Blue Star,* Qi Yuan thought. Back on Blue Star, his health hadn't been any better than it was here. Still, because this compilation was merely a stripped-down version derived directly from the *Qi Yuan Scripture*, it went smoothly enough. After roughly five hours, he managed to adapt a simplified version of the *Qi Yuan Scripture* capable of supporting cultivation up to the seventh layer of Qi Refining. "I even ended up with an extra piece of trash technique." During the adaptation process, he had inadvertently produced another barely complete cultivation art that could also take a practitioner to the seventh layer of Qi Refining. While naturally inferior to the simplified *Qi Yuan Scripture*, it had nonetheless come from Qi Yuan's own hand. Back in the Canglan Realm, cultivators wouldn't have been able to buy it even for a million spirit stones. *I'm short on cash right now... should I sell this technique?* At that thought, Qi Yuan's eyes lit up. *Before selling it, though, I need to give it an impressive name. As the saying goes, clothes make the man and a saddle makes the horse. If I want to sell it for a high price, it needs a grand, high-status name.* *How about calling it the Super Invincible Somewhat Explosive Art?* Qi Yuan was thoroughly pleased with the name he came up with. A name this powerful was straightforward yet imposing. Asking ninety million wouldn't be unreasonable, right? After all, that was only ten million per character of its name. With that in mind, Qi Yuan registered an account on Arch Star's most popular social media app. [Young man, do you want to cultivate immortality? Do you want to change your destiny? For just 99,990,000, you can obtain the *Super Invincible Somewhat Explosive Art*!] As for the video, he simply snapped a few photos of the starry sky, typed in a few lines of text at random, and slapped on an epic, stirring background track. Naturally, to actually sell the technique, he also uploaded the first one percent of its contents. "Tip 10,000 Qinyuan coins to send me a direct message." "Tip 100,000 Qinyuan coins to add my contact info." Qi Yuan left two comments under his video. After all, if he didn't set a threshold, what if people harassed him? He couldn't be bothered to sift through messages. If it sold, great; if not, so be it. *Then again...* After a moment's thought, Qi Yuan spent a hundred yuan to purchase an ad for the video to give it some exposure and views. By the time he finished everything, night had fallen, and Zero-One returned. It placed several large bags of goods in front of Qi Yuan. Worry flickered in its eyes. "Master, our account balance is running low. There is less than two thousand yuan remaining." As it spoke, it printed out the receipt from the shopping trip and handed it to Qi Yuan. "Mm, it's fine. Help me crush these materials..." Qi Yuan began giving Zero-One instructions. Different ingredients required different processing methods, but most simply needed to be ground down. With his current lack of physical stamina and severe kidney deficiency, he had to rely on this not-so-bright intelligent robot. "Understood." Receiving the command, Zero-One carried the bags back into the kitchen. Roughly half an hour later, Zero-One reappeared with the processed ingredients. A distinctive herbal scent filled the room. Qi Yuan waved a hand, and Zero-One obediently left. Only Qi Yuan remained in the room. Looking at the various medicinal extracts, he began blending them. "Mountain-reflecting blood is yin in nature, purple mountain grass is yang; yin and yang complement each other..." Qi Yuan drank the blended concoction. A spicy, cooling sensation mingled with a peculiar fragrance surged across his palate, tasting like a hybrid of bitter melon and chameleon plant. At that exact moment, the simplified *Qi Yuan Scripture* began circulating. In his current condition, Qi Yuan's body was far too frail. If he recklessly practiced cultivation without tonifying it first, he could easily drop dead on the spot. That was why the medicinal draught was necessary. Spiritual energy began seeping into his body. Eyes closed tight, Qi Yuan continuously drove the technique. After an unknown amount of time, a wisp of spiritual light seemed to appear within the darkness behind his closed lids. He lunged forward and snatched it. The spiritual light was swallowed by him, and his body gradually began to change. The next morning, Qi Yuan opened his eyes. "Second layer of Qi Refining..." Qi Yuan looked down at himself. His skin was fairer and more translucent than before, and a strand of spiritual energy flowed within his body. Of course, compared to his true self, it wasn't worth mentioning, but on Arch Star, it at least gave him a tiny measure of self-defense. "Still... that feeling of physical weakness is still there." The curse within his body persisted, its toll on his constitution still severe. However, because his cultivation had advanced, his remaining lifespan had extended by a small margin. "Light Body Technique!" Qi Yuan immediately cast a spell on himself. Right now, his body felt far too heavy. Walking for even a short while left him panting, so he had to rely on magic to alleviate the burden. Once the Light Body Technique took effect, Qi Yuan felt as light as a swallow, as though he had just unstrapped heavy sandbags from his legs. He headed to the bathroom, washed up and took a bath, then stepped out into the living room. "Zero-One, how is the investigation into martial arts coming along? My health has greatly improved, and I want to study martial arts to strengthen my body." Qi Yuan framed his intent with high emotional intelligence. He wasn't practicing martial arts with a death wish; he was doing it for physical fitness. The robot Zero-One paused briefly before answering truthfully, "Generally speaking, there are three paths to entering the realm of martial arts. The first is to join a martial arts dojo; the second is to find a renowned martial arts master to take you as an apprentice; the third is to stumble upon a lost martial arts manual by chance." "Which dojos in Tianyue City can help me get started in martial arts?" Qi Yuan asked. He chose the first option without hesitation. The second option meant becoming someone's mantle successor, which was far too troublesome—he might even have to nurse them in old age and arrange their funeral. The third option was the stuff of television dramas. Therefore, the first route was the most reliable. "There are twenty-eight dojos in Tianyue City that match Master's criteria. The closest one is called Mingwu Dojo. Regular student tuition is 7,800 yuan per year. If you wish to study genuine martial arts, the registration fee is 120,000 yuan per year." "That expensive?" Qi Yuan paused in surprise. He didn't have that kind of money right now. It seemed he needed to get his hands on some cash. At present, he had two ways to make money. One was the loan shark Cui Fan had mentioned, and the other was the *Super Invincible Somewhat Explosive Art*. Thinking this over, he logged into his account to check on the video he had posted. Fortunately, because he had spent a hundred yuan, more than a dozen comments had appeared. "Have you gone crazy for money?" "I am the creator god of myth and legend, currently reborn. I urgently need startup capital. Send me one million, and I'll appoint you the God of Water." "This scammer is way too unprofessional!" "How is this a scam? It's clearly a comedy video. Otherwise, who on earth would name an immortal cultivation art *Super Invincible Somewhat Explosive Art*?" "At least he doesn't scam the poor." Reading through these comments, Qi Yuan was taken aback. *Is the name I picked really that bad?* He thought it sounded quite good. *People on Arch Star are so vicious with their words, nowhere near as nice as those on the Divine Flower Society forum.* On the Divine Flower Society forum, whenever he posted, ninety-nine percent of the replies were glowing praise and extravagant flattery. That showed just how harmonious society was and how noble the cultivators' morals were. In contrast, the people on Arch Star were a bunch of keyboard warriors in the comment section. *As the saying goes, in prosperity, aid the whole world; in adversity, cultivate personal virtue! Once my divine art reaches completion, I must thoroughly clean up the social atmosphere and build a civilized, harmonious society.* After a moment's thought, Qi Yuan left another comment under his own post: "If you want it, come quick. Once I'm not short on cash, I won't bother selling it anymore." With that posted, Qi Yuan logged off. Three days passed, and Qi Yuan's post garnered more and more views, with the comments climbing as well. They had even reached a thousand. This was normal. He was a new creator using a verified real-person account, so the platform gave him a certain amount of promotion. The comments below were mostly people cracking jokes and making memes. As for anyone wanting to buy the technique, there wasn't a single one. "This batch of netizens has weak financial strength; they can't even afford 99.99 million." Qi Yuan stopped checking it. Everything depended on fate; if it didn't sell, it didn't sell. After all, his blind date with Xiao Mei was coming up shortly. On top of that, he needed to use Cui Fan's connection to borrow money from the loan sharks. Qi Yuan stretched his sluggish limbs, cast a Light Body Technique on himself, and walked out the front door. Looking up at the sun in the sky, Qi Yuan felt a warm, lazy comfort wash over him. He looked around with curiosity in his eyes. This world was very similar to Blue Star, but noticeably, its technology was a massive leap ahead. Interstellar travel had already become a reality. Tourist shuttles even operated between Arch Star and Can Star, with wealthy individuals and retired high officials boarding spaceships every year to vacation on Can Star or settle down there permanently. Leaving the residential community, Qi Yuan boarded the subway. The blind date location he and Xiao Mei had agreed upon was called Qindeji. Initially, he had planned on Yuanxian Snacks, since online rumors claimed that going on a blind date at Yuanxian made sparks fly faster. On second thought, however, he chose the somewhat more Westernized Qindeji. Qindeji's status in Qinyuan Kingdom was similar to Wallace's status back on Blue Star. Picking this place couldn't go wrong. He soon arrived at Qindeji. Since it wasn't mealtime yet, only a handful of scattered patrons occupied the restaurant. Every now and then, delivery couriers came in to pick up takeout orders. Qi Yuan sat in place, fiddling with his phone, occasionally scrolling through the comments on his video. Most were memes, along with several advertisements. *Trying to steal my business?* Glancing over the comments, Qi Yuan couldn't be bothered to respond. *This Xiao Mei is already ten minutes late...* He checked the time, an odd look appearing in his eyes. Logically speaking, Xiao Mei and Cui Fan definitely had an ulterior motive. Under such circumstances, why would she deliberately be late for a blind date? Could something unexpected have happened? Qi Yuan decided to wait a few more minutes. If she still didn't show, he would send Cui Fan a message to ask about the loan sharks. About five minutes went by. A faint fragrance drifted over as a tall woman dressed in a tight black jumpsuit walked in. Her face was striking and attractive, carrying a fox-like allure. Accented by the form-fitting outfit, her curves were remarkably pronounced. She glanced at Qi Yuan, a deep, enigmatic look surfacing in her eyes. She walked straight over and took a seat opposite him. "Hello, Qi Yuan. I'm Xiao Mei, your blind date for today. Traffic was terrible, so I'm late... Sorry about that." Qi Yuan glanced at her, his expression placid. The woman before him was excessively glamorous, and a peculiar aura radiated from her. Having lived through multiple worlds, Qi Yuan could tell at a single glance that this woman had killed someone before. "The moment you open your mouth, my nose starts growing longer. Zhang Wuji's mother was right after all—the prettier a woman is, the more she loves to lie." Qi Yuan spoke casually, not bothering to make a fuss. "I'm hungry. Go ahead and order some food." He knew this blind date would likely end up nowhere. He might as well seize the chance to get a bite to eat. He was short on cash right now; having his blind date pay for a meal wasn't out of line, was it? "You order. I'm fine with whatever." The woman named Xiao Mei looked at Qi Yuan, a complicated gleam deep within her eyes. "Since it's a blind date, we should eat something good, or else people will look down on us. Let's get this 198-yuan family bucket," Qi Yuan said earnestly. "Sure." The woman didn't react much. A man sitting nearby, however, couldn't help but chuckle. "Buddy, you're hilarious. You've got such a gorgeous blind date, and you brought her to Qindeji?" Calling a 198-yuan meal "something good" was especially comical. Qi Yuan glanced at the man, then pulled a credential booklet from his pocket. "Mind your own business." The man froze. Seeing the booklet, he had assumed Qi Yuan was some sort of public official. Even the woman in the jumpsuit looked startled. Yet when the man got a clear look at Qi Yuan's credential, an odd expression washed over his face. Without even finishing his food, he hurriedly paid his bill and left. He had run into a lunatic! Meanwhile, Qi Yuan felt quite pleased with himself. This certificate was truly handy. Seeing this, the woman across from him couldn't help but smile. "Qi Yuan, you're full of surprises."