Use first and repay later: Advance the future cultivation fruits

Chapter 78: 78, Will

“I’ve actually mastered it just like that?”

Lin Qing was somewhat astonished.

He had been unable to master the Combat Skill “Yi” for such a long time, he had even prepared to spend Merit to learn it again.

He didn’t expect…

He had only attended this meditation class for a short while, and just like that, he had mastered it?

However, the Combat Skill “Yi” was essentially a kind of self-hypnosis method, more focused on the domain of spiritual will, and with his current clear state of mind, learning became much more effective, making it understandable that he would master it.

If it had been another combat skill that didn’t emphasize spiritual will, the help provided by this mental state would have been minimal.

But, no matter what, it was astonishing.

“This meditation class is really something…”

Lin Qing closed his eyes, continuing to listen to those odd, gentle tapping sounds.

Online, there were also various so-called sound therapies that use a range of sounds to stimulate the release of certain neurotransmitters in the brain, thereby relieving anxiety, improving mood, aiding in the treatment of mental illness, and even boasting the ability to promote physical recovery.

It belonged to the esoteric realm of psychological comfort.

Yet now, Lin Qing discovered that these gentle tapping sounds made by the middle-aged man were actually useful!

The feeling of mental clarity and the brain becoming alert, even if the fees for this meditation class were exceedingly high, it would still be worth it.

After a moment, the tapping sounds gradually ceased.

The students in the Quiet Room opened their eyes, involuntarily revealing contented smiles that came from deep within.

The enjoyment and relaxation of refining the spirit was something no one would dislike.

“Let’s stop here for today.”

The middle-aged man smiled slightly, bowed to everyone, then turned to leave.

Lin Qing pondered for a moment and didn’t follow; being able to attend such a genuine meditation class was enough.

Besides, he already had enough troubles to deal with right now and didn’t want to get involved with the circle of Telekinesis Awakeners. One Zhao Jiayi was already enough.

“I can use the Combat Skill ‘Yi’ in advance when I get home.”

Lin Qing glanced at the back of the middle-aged man and immediately left the Quiet Room with quick steps.

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“Order.”

Back at home, Lin Qing summoned the Entropy panel.

“Use in advance, Combat Skill ‘Yi’!”

In that moment, a vast amount of inexplicable information continuously poured into Lin Qing’s mind.

According to Entropy’s deduction—

With his talent, to cultivate Combat Skill “Yi” to its pinnacle, besides incorporating the skill’s changes into his Instinct, what was most important was to temper his will until it reached the current limit, and that was the most difficult part.

Completing 69 times of combat skill changes would lead to perfect integration into Instinct.

Then, a vast array of memories suddenly emerged in Lin Qing’s mind.

Those were his memories of practicing Combat Skill “Yi” over and over again, starting from awkward to nearing perfection, with no sense of how much time had passed.

Fortunately, his will was sufficiently astonishing, meeting the requirement of Combat Skill “Yi” without the need for additional tempering.

At last, Combat Skill “Yi” fully integrated into his Instinct, and he could activate it with just a thought.

“Phew…”

Lin Qing slowly opened his eyes. “Is this Combat Skill ‘Yi’?”

His gaze was sharp as a blade, his pupils devoid of any fluctuation, and that supremely concentrated will was like a piece of steel refined through a thousand hammers—ordinary people would feel intimidated just by making eye contact.

Moreover, not a single distracting thought was present within him; his spirit was highly focused, as if he had entered a unique state, with his thoughts exceptionally clear.

“Heart Flow?”

This idea flashed through Lin Qing’s mind.

Some people, in life-or-death battles, once they panic, lose courage, feel weak in hands and feet, and become desperate, their true strength might only manifest as a fraction of what it’s capable of.

Combat Skill “Intention” ensured he performed flawlessly.

Even for Lin Qing, this Combat Skill was quite useful. Despite his experiences in the post-apocalyptic world, which had already made him cool-headed, he could still benefit from this Combat Skill in certain exceptional circumstances.

Additionally, Combat Skill “Intention” possessed a self-hypnotic ability, allowing one to surpass limits and extract 120% of one’s own strength for a beyond-normal performance.

It might seem like only a 20% increase in strength, but this boost would apply even when he activated other Combat Skills, making it possible to maintain that 120% performance.

“I’ve improved a bit more.”

Lin Qing pondered thoughtfully, “Even though the progress isn’t significant, I should be about on par with Xu Qiu now, right?”

He was already close to Xu Qiu, the NO.1 Patrol Officer in Lin’an City, in terms of strength before. Now with further improvements, there should be no significant difference.

In theory, the strength of a Patrol Chief was enough to do as one pleased within Lin’an City.

But now, with the looming threat of the Bright Society’s Original Research Institute, such strength was still far from sufficient.

“Intention” places greater emphasis on willpower. If I can perfectly practice it sixty-nine times, I should be able to compensate for the gap.

Lin Qing thought to himself, “That’s less than half a month away… However, I must always reserve a slot for the Original Chaoyang Training Method as the effects of the Super Sensing Liquid could kick in at any time.”

Even if he were to practice every Combat Skill in the Divine Transformation Series to the Instinct Level, the enhancement in strength wouldn’t match that of the Original Chaoyang Method.

“Unfortunately, my Order Level is still far from Level 10.”

Lin Qing glanced at the Entropy panel which displayed [Current Order Level: 4.1] and couldn’t help but shake his head slightly.

After eliminating another hideout of the Yuanhong Society and their second-in-command, along with a number of henchmen, his Order Level rose to 4.1.

However, it was still too great a distance from Level 10.

If only he could advance another skill, he could learn the six Combat Skills of the Divine Transformation Series even faster.

“These criminals really deserve to die. Without you, I wouldn’t even know how high my Order Level could be…”

Lin Qing took a deep breath, firmly resolved, “Once I’m strong enough, I’ll completely cleanse the whole of Lin’an City. Even if I don’t reach Level 10, I reckon it won’t be far off.”

…

In the outskirts of Lin’an City, within a long-abandoned factory.

This place was extremely close to the Coastal Urban Circle, and even near midnight, the night was barely able to erode the glow enveloping the area from the urban circle.

Deep inside the factory, a dimly lit area could be seen. A lean, bald man leaned against a corner, arms folded, with his eyes closed, resting.

“Tap, tap, tap, tap, tap…”

Suddenly, a series of footsteps echoed within the factory.

The bald man abruptly opened his eyes, which gleamed with a cold sharpness in the dark.

Then, a beam of light shone on the bald man, illuminating his face.

It was none other than the infamous escapee from Qinghu Island, Chu Tianyao.

“What are you hiding here for?”

A shrill, voice-changer-altered voice suddenly came from behind the source of the light column.

“Have you arrived?” Chu Tianyao squinted his eyes slightly and looked towards the light, but all he saw was a figure in black clothes wearing a pale smiling mask.

“Are you Number One from the Yuanhong Society?” Chu Tianyao asked.

The mysterious person behind the pale smiling mask let out a sharp laugh and shook his head, “Although I’m not interested, you could say that.”

“First, identify yourself.” Chu Tianyao watched the other party expressionlessly.

“Of course.”

Beneath the pale smiling mask, a mocking light glinted in the mysterious person’s eyes. He turned around, presenting his side profile to Chu Tianyao and pulled open his collar, revealing the skin on the back of his neck.

A sun-shaped tattoo was there, with a string of black numbers inside.

[NO.1412]

“1412…”

Chu Tianyao’s dark brown pupils contracted as he said solemnly, “Did you earn this number through strength, or is it a talent like 7489’s?”

The tattoo slowly faded, and the mysterious person pulled up his collar again, his voice sharp through the voice changer, “I don’t have such strong genetic abilities. After mixing in Lin’an for so many years, how could I rely on talent?”

“With such an early number, you have this level of strength, and yet the boss arranged for you to stay in Lin’an City?”

Chu Tianyao’s voice deepened, “Could the rumor be true… that a big shot from the Bright Society who created the Original Research Institute has also built an experimental base in Lin’an?”