C35 Limit Bronze!
Chu Yi had made up his mind that once he had enough money, he would exclusively purchase Exquisite Fruits!
As for the other High Order potions...
He would consider them later.
Gazing at the sky outside his window, now tinged with the light of dawn, Chu Yi sensed the star power in the atmosphere transforming into the intense force of a blazing star and paused in contemplation.
Indeed, Chu Yi was deeply curious about the potential speed of his progress if he could harness this nearby star power for his Stellar Combat Body training.
"Maybe, it would be incredibly terrifying!"
If he could truly absorb the power of the sun, not only would his training time double during the day, but the rate of power absorption would be beyond imagination.
"I wonder, how much has my strength increased by now?"
Before his life essence had transformed, with his previous strength of over 900 kilograms, he would surely be at his peak.
With the right opportunity to make a breakthrough, he would undoubtedly become a Silver Level Great Warrior.
But at the moment...
Chu Yi felt he hadn't quite achieved Bronze Perfection, though he sensed he was close.
So...
At the Old Black Bull Martial Arts Stadium, the owner was beside himself with frustration upon seeing Chu Yi again.
"It's you, it's always you! Why?"
Students preparing for college entrance exams were protected by policy, allowing them free access to any Martial Arts Stadium.
If you asked the owners of these stadiums who they least preferred, it would unquestionably be these very students.
They couldn't earn any profit, and on top of that, they had to pay out of pocket for equipment maintenance after usage.
Granted, the federal government would reimburse some of the costs, but only a fraction.
Ultimately, it was a definite financial loss.
Chu Yi felt somewhat guilty; consistently taking advantage of the facility's equipment without paying was somewhat uncomfortable.
It appeared that Chu Yi only used the testing equipment briefly during his visits, seemingly wasting little more than electricity. However, that particular piece of equipment was the most expensive to operate.
Though he didn't grasp the underlying principles or know what mysterious elements the tests consumed, Chu Yi understood that each test incurred a significant expense.
Otherwise, these folks would be here testing every single day.
"Sorry about that, boss," I said with genuine remorse.
"But don't worry, I'll wait a couple more days before coming back..."
Upon hearing Chu Yi's initial apology, the boss thought he had a change of heart and was about to offer some compensation.
But the rest of Chu Yi's words were enough to make the boss feel like he was having a stroke.
He glared at Chu Yi with fury, then, faced with Chu Yi's apologetic look, the boss could only muster a feeble wave of his hand.
"Forget it, I'm just exhausted," he conceded.
The boss felt utterly disheartened.
Since the opening, only two people had come by.
One was a friend, and the other was Chu Yi.
In other words, he hadn't made a dime since the grand opening.
If he didn't have some savings to fall back on, he'd probably be declaring bankruptcy by now.
It's tough when you can't let go of cultivation. Even though I can't continue it now, whenever I see those energetic cultivators, I feel like I'm right there with them again...
Watching Chu Yi bounce around, completely shedding his earlier guilt, the boss's mood soured once more.
What was he to do?
Even as the boss, he felt a sense of despair...
Chu Yi did feel guilty, albeit briefly.
Soon enough, his focus was back on the testing equipment. Once he was sure the boss was out of sight, he started another round of tests.
This punch yielded a similar result to the last, causing a slight tremor in the machine.
But the numbers displayed sparked excitement in Chu Yi.
988 kg!
Just 12 kg short of reaching the Silver Level warrior status!
He was so close, just one more step!
Chu Yi was aware that this final hurdle could be the most challenging and that this small gap might take a considerable amount of time to bridge.
Nevertheless, he couldn't help but feel thrilled.
In just over half a month since his return, he was on the verge of becoming a Silver Level Great General!
"I won't need a month. I'm bound to be a Silver Level Great General," he mused.
"With such pace, who else can compete?"
A smirk playing at the corners of his mouth, Chu Yi felt an urge to dash into the streets and exclaim, "Who else can match this?"
Yes, aside from those drug abusers, normal practitioners could be considered her equals.
However, to Chu Yi, those individuals were nothing but cheaters.
Thus, he, Chu Yi, was the undisputed number one!
His cultivation speed was unmatched, and there was no denying it!
Leaving with a sense of satisfaction, all that remained was the boss's scornful look.
"Pfft! You have the money for drugs, yet you come here to freeload!"
"Hope your college entrance exam ends in disaster!"
Despite Chu Yi's caution, the boss had countless ways to discover Chu Yi's test results within his domain.
The boss had been aware of Chu Yi's progress from the start.
During the last test, the boss was astounded by Chu Yi's swift advancement in cultivation, but he eventually realized the truth.
Chu Yi had simply been bolstered by medication.
Without those copious drugs, Chu Yi wouldn't have achieved such heights in the boss's opinion.
Initially, the boss suspected Chu Yi might be a naturally awakened Metahuman, but after not detecting any fluctuations of elemental power and observing Chu Yi's continuous improvement without the typical stalls of a natural-born Metahuman, the boss confirmed that Chu Yi's progress was drug-fueled.
Indeed, the boss was correct; Chu Yi had truly advanced by relying on medication.
Without the Exquisite Fruit, Chu Yi wouldn't have even attempted to strive for the Bronze level...
With just two days left of the holiday, Chu Yi had no intention of squandering any more time.
He was determined to push forward and make further breakthroughs.
Chu Yi had immense confidence in his own strength; with his attribute power, he was virtually a glitch among his peers. Yet, he was well aware that during the college entrance exam, the so-called battle perception and willpower talent wouldn't be at his disposal.
Relying on his current capabilities alone was insufficient to contend with the plethora of top-tier prodigies and freaks of nature.
Thus, he needed to bolster his strength even more.
This time, Chu Yi was intent on gaining real-world experience.
He was acutely aware of his shortcomings.
Despite his extraordinary primordial spirit allowing him to effortlessly spot his opponents' weaknesses and dodge their techniques, Chu Yi's actual combat experience was severely lacking.
Combat experience isn't equivalent to the aspects previously mentioned. True experience is almost an instinctual memory, a mastery over the situation.
The ability to spot flaws in an opponent's moves is indeed a terrifying talent, but it's only a small part of combat. It's useful only during an engagement, a case of countering moves as they come.
But combat experience is different; it's about having a grip on the bigger picture!
Moreover, there have been many instances where Chu Yi has calculated the most logical trajectory in response to an opponent's attack, only to find himself physically unable to react in time. This happened during his battle with the Bronze Warrior, and later against Zhen Ye. Had Chu Yi's control over his body been better, he might have withstood Zhen Ye's formidable strike.
Such skills can only be honed through real combat.
Right now, what Chu Yi is sorely lacking is practical combat experience!
Chu Yi is well aware that two days is insufficient to enhance this experience.
Hence, Chu Yi found himself once again in Comrade Guoqiang's office. Upon seeing Chu Yi, Comrade Guoqiang greeted him with a beaming smile.
Though Chu Yi was no scientific prodigy—his lackluster academic performance had long since estranged him from the world of science—Lee Guoqiang remained optimistic about his prospects. Chu Yi's exceptional perceptual talent promised him significant future success. While not on par with genuine scientific talent, it was enough to ensure a life of comfort and to make him a sought-after guest among elite families and powerful circles.
These connections were the lifeblood of Seventeenth High School, greatly benefiting the school's future prospects.
Thus, Comrade Guoqiang was exceptionally warm and welcoming towards Chu Yi.
"What brings you here, Student Chu Yi?" he asked.
"Are you planning to return to classes early?"
Comrade Guoqiang wasn't concerned with the reasons behind Chu Yi's leave. After all, Chu Yi's academic prospects were bleak, so taking a leave was inconsequential.
With a respectful smile, Chu Yi conveyed genuine admiration for Lee Guoqiang.
This principal was exceptional, dedicating his entire being to the development of Seventeenth High School. His commitment was unwavering, both in his past life and now in this one.
Chu Yi held deep respect for such a selfless individual. Thus, he always approached Lee Guoqiang with the utmost respect, regardless of the circumstances.
"Principal, I've come to discuss two matters with you," Chu Yi began.
Lee Guoqiang nodded with an encouraging smile, signaling for Chu Yi to continue.
"The first matter is that I need to request another leave of absence. This time, it may be for a slightly longer duration."
Upon hearing this, Lee Guoqiang's smile momentarily stiffened, but he soon nodded in acknowledgment.
Had it been any other student, Lee Guoqiang might have reacted with a stern reprimand.
Taking leave now? With the college entrance exams around the corner, you're considering a leave? Are you serious about pursuing higher education?
But then, considering Chu Yi's dismal academic performance, Lee Guoqiang conceded that Chu Yi's presence in school for an additional two months would likely be of little benefit.
