Double Comprehension, Photographic Memory!

Zheng Renxin remained unmoved, merely inspecting the corpses on the ground one by one. Facing everyone's righteous indignation, Zheng Renxin said calmly, "Judging by the wounds, many were killed with a single palm strike. A martial artist capable of striking with such palm force must be in the Refining Organs realm." "A Refining Organs martial artist?" "There's a Refining Organs martial artist among the bandits?" "Is the family head sure he didn't misjudge?" Hearing the words "Refining Organs martial artist," those who had just been clamoring to personally lead a team to capture the culprits fell completely silent. Every single one of them held their tongue. Clearly, the deterrent force possessed by a Refining Organs martial artist made even Miaoshou Garden's upper echelon feel deeply troubled. Miaoshou Garden had Refining Organs martial artists as well. Even Zheng Renxin himself was one. However, Miaoshou Garden's Refining Organs martial artists could be counted on one hand. Once engaged in a deadly fight with bandits, if anyone were injured or killed, who would be able to hold down Miaoshou Garden's vast enterprise? Risk their lives against bandits who had nothing to lose? Miaoshou Garden would never do such a thing. "Have the guard team intensify their patrols, and dispatch additional guards to every pharmacy shop." "Go to the yamen as well, and have the constables conduct a citywide search." Zheng Renxin gave his orders methodically. In truth, orders like these were merely meant to reassure people. It was fundamentally impossible to catch the bandits, let alone guard against them. Zheng Renxin only hoped that after pulling off such a major robbery, those bandits would flee as soon as possible. As for vengeance? Utterly impossible. Miaoshou Garden would simply have to swallow this grievance! Lu Changsheng watched how Zheng Renxin handled the matter. He immediately understood Zheng Renxin's thinking. The great Miaoshou Garden was actually going to endure it? There was only one reason: there was a Refining Organs martial artist among the bandits! A single Refining Organs martial artist was enough to cow the massive Miaoshou Garden. "What use is having more silver, a greater enterprise, or more guards?" "A single Refining Organs martial artist can leave Miaoshou Garden completely helpless. What if it were someone in the Divine Strength Realm?" "I'm afraid someone in the Divine Strength Realm could force Miaoshou Garden to bow its head and take whatever they pleased..." At this moment, Lu Changsheng realized the importance of martial strength more than ever. Ultimately, this was a world where martial might reigned supreme. Martial arts were the true foundation! Come nightfall, a large iron wok sat in Lu Changsheng's room. The wok was filled to the brim with iron sand. This was special iron sand that Lu Changsheng had expended great effort to finally obtain, specifically meant for practicing the Iron Sand Palm. Because his Iron Sand Palm lacked this crucial iron sand, it had remained stalled at mastery, unable to reach perfection. Afterward, Lu Changsheng began thrusting his hands into the iron sand to train. Once, twice, thrice... The rustling sound of shifting sand echoed through the room. He did not know how much time had passed when suddenly, a line of small characters surfaced before his eyes. "Iron Sand Palm perfected. Comprehension +2." "Iron Sand Palm reached perfection?" Lu Changsheng paused slightly. The Iron Sand Palm was merely a second-tier martial technique; once perfected, it added two points of comprehension. Under normal circumstances, an increase of two comprehension points was not considered a significant boost. Yet now it was different. Currently, Lu Changsheng's comprehension had reached 198. With these two additional points, it would be 200—almost double that of an ordinary person! Double comprehension! This was bound to bring a tremendous elevation. Hum. In the next instant, Lu Changsheng felt a wave of coolness wash over his mind. Moreover, whether it was an illusion or not, he felt his thoughts turn remarkably nimble. It seemed as though there had been a qualitative leap! Lu Changsheng closed his eyes as if something were brewing in his mind. Whoosh. In the next instant, Lu Changsheng snapped his eyes open. The dagger in his hand flashed and vanished. His figure was like a phantom, as though he had never moved at all. Yet a corner was already missing from the table not far before him. "Instant Kill Technique perfected. Comprehension +5." Another line of small text appeared before his eyes. "The Instant Kill Technique is perfected too..." Lu Changsheng's gaze was calm. This was within his expectations. Just now, once his comprehension reached 200 points, he had vaguely grasped the key to the Instant Kill Technique in his mind. When he gave it a try, it truly reached perfection all at once. With 200 points of comprehension, his capacity for understanding showed immediate results, elevating the Instant Kill Technique straight to perfection. "The Instant Kill Technique granted five points of comprehension, which means it is a fifth-tier martial technique, rather than the third or fourth tier I had previously guessed." "To think that while still in the Strengthening Blood Realm, I could create a fifth-tier martial technique of my own." Even Lu Changsheng was somewhat astonished. He had never even seen a fifth-tier martial technique before. The Instant Kill Technique was currently the only fifth-tier martial technique he had ever encountered! Next, Lu Changsheng began to examine his attribute panel. Host: Lu Changsheng Comprehension: 205 (considerable potential) Instant Kill Technique: perfected Iron Sand Palm: perfected Six Heavens Blood-Strengthening Technique: fourth layer On the attribute panel, once his comprehension reached 200 points, even the appraisal had shifted from "average talent" to "considerable potential." Clearly, this was a form of comprehension "transformation." Previously, when Lu Changsheng's comprehension transformed from "mediocre" to "average talent," the effect had already been very good. Now that it had transformed from "average talent" to "considerable potential," the effect was downright terrifying. "Doubling comprehension yields a qualitative leap." "Then how many comprehension points will be needed for the next breakthrough?" Lu Changsheng shook his head; he did not know. Perhaps 300 points, perhaps 500. However, even the current 205 points of comprehension seemed to let Lu Changsheng perceive the entire world anew. The world was still the same world, and people were still the same people. Yet Lu Changsheng's perception was entirely different from before. This sensation was difficult to put into words, but he could clearly feel that he was fundamentally different from what he had been. Lu Changsheng thought of a way to test it. He retrieved a copy of the Classic of Herbs from the bookshelf. The Classic of Herbs contained more than three thousand kinds of medicinal materials, which Lu Changsheng had not yet finished memorizing. Now, he simply skimmed through it, reading ten lines at a glance as he turned page after page without pause. Clap. After about an hour, Lu Changsheng closed the book. He shut his eyes. At this moment, within Lu Changsheng's mind, the contents of the Classic of Herbs he had just skimmed at ten lines a glance actually surfaced in his memory. Though some details were not crystal clear, the vast majority of the content laid itself out in his mind. "Photographic memory..." Lu Changsheng's eyes filled with astonishment. He was now certain that he possessed the ability of photographic memory. Such was the terrifying capability of reaching 200 points in comprehension. Yet even an ability like this was merely appraised as "considerable potential." Furthermore, photographic memory was only an ability concerning recall. The enhancement of comprehension was far more than an improvement in memory. There were also comprehension, observation, and numerous other facets. "Phew..." Lu Changsheng calmed his emotions slightly. The boost in comprehension had stirred an undeniable excitement within him. "If I want my comprehension to keep rising, I'll have to keep practicing martial techniques." "However, there aren't many second-tier martial techniques left on the black market." "Once I finish practicing second-tier martial arts, I'll have to practice third-tier ones. And the price of third-tier martial techniques is not something second-tier ones can compare to." Lu Changsheng frowned slightly. Silver again! Previously, Lu Changsheng had spent large amounts of silver to purchase medicinal cuisine. And now, purchasing martial techniques would likewise require substantial sums. The medicinal herbs in the valley were also running low. How was he going to earn silver going forward? "During the day, the people from Miaoshou Garden said those bandits ransacked the pharmacy shop, taking over three thousand taels in hard cash alone." "If I can track down those bandits and kill them..." A glint of coldness flashed through Lu Changsheng's eyes. However, he quickly shook his head. "Not yet. I'm only in the Strengthening Blood Realm, while there is a Refining Organs martial artist among those bandits." "Even though my Instant Kill Technique has reached perfection, I still have little confidence against a Refining Organs martial artist." "Unless my Six Heavens Blood-Strengthening Technique reaches the sixth layer. Or, I step into the Tempering Bone Realm..." Lu Changsheng murmured softly under his breath. For now, Lu Changsheng suppressed this dangerous thought. Yet the idea seemed to take root, lingering unshakeably in his mind.