Chapter 29

In a daze, a strange piece of information suddenly surfaced in Lin Qing’s mind.

According to the Entropy Reverser’s calculations—

Theoretically, to push the “77 Version Morning Practice” to its absolute limit, he must perfectly execute all 49 movements and their accompanying breathing techniques, ensuring the absorbed mysterious energy fully integrates into every part of his body, and repeat the practice exactly 127 times in perfect condition.

After 127 repetitions, the 77 Version Morning Practice reaches its absolute limit, and his entire physical Suzhi doubles, reaching the human body’s second limit.

The next moment—

“Boom!”

Countless memories flooded into Lin Qing’s mind—memories of himself repeatedly practicing the 77 Version Morning Practice.

The key to mastering the 77 Version lies in sensing the deeper layers of that mysterious energy, allowing more efficient utilization of it to trigger another transformation in a body already at its first limit.

In the memories, he tried again and again, enduring an unknown length of time, until finally, during one moment of exceptional condition, he lucked into sensing the deeper layers of that mysterious energy.

After successfully mastering the practice, he began seeking an even more refined state, trying to accelerate the transformation of his entire body through that mysterious energy, bringing the practice closer to perfection.

After countless repetitions, his technique finally stabilized, and his body began transforming toward the human body’s second limit.

“Too much…”

An overwhelming flood of practice memories surged forth; Lin Qing kept his eyes tightly shut, absorbing them all.

Simultaneously, his breathing and blood circulation began shifting instinctively, while wave after wave of mysterious energy seeped into his body, devoured by every single cell.

This deeper transformation of the mysterious energy caused his body to change at a terrifying speed.

“Thump! Thump!”

His heart pounded with unprecedented force, blood surging like rivers and oceans through every part of his body.

Beneath his skin, waves of mysterious energy, carried by the blood, moved like living things, darting everywhere.

Intense pain surged as his body transformed rapidly, causing him to tremble uncontrollably all over.

Yet, Lin Qing could still endure it.

Moments later.

All anomalies gradually subsided.

“Huh…”

Lin Qing slowly exhaled, then opened his eyes, silently sensing the changes within him.

The most obvious changes were in his vision and hearing; other aspects still needed testing, but he already knew the results without trying.

Fully mastering the 77 Version doubles all physical Suzhi .

“Not a small improvement.”

Lin Qing looked at his body, covered in sticky sweat and streaks of blood, stood up, and walked to the bathroom to turn on the water for a shower.

If he had mastered the 77 Version normally, the first transformation wouldn’t be so drastic, the body wouldn’t endure such pressure, and blood wouldn’t seep out.

His transformation was simply too fast and too violent, overwhelming his body’s capacity.

But the benefits were clear.

He didn’t need to gradually Mosuo for his own perfect practice state like others, nor did he need to spend years slowly transforming.

He had directly reached the human body’s second limit—his improvement was naturally substantial.

Though not as great as mastering a combat technique, it was more balanced, and his body now held more mysterious energy, allowing him to sustain combat techniques longer.

“Splash splash.”

Lin Qing let the water cascade over his body, then suddenly his hand blurred into a phantom and vanished.

The streams of water spraying from the showerhead exploded into countless flying droplets—those streams could no longer fall past his head, as if blocked by an invisible wall.

—It was caused by his palm striking the water at superhuman speed, repeatedly upward.

“Water Severance…”

Lin Qing smiled, lowered his hand, and continued showering.

“My Chushou speed is significantly faster than before, but the resistance is also greater.”

“According to theory, with physical Suzhi doubled, speed should increase by about forty percent.”

Every middle school student knows kinetic energy is proportional to the square of velocity.

This doesn’t even account for air resistance or other factors.

“Right now, I’m probably as strong as a Captain-level, or close enough.”

Lin Qing mused to himself.

People like his cousin or Xiao Pei, Captain-level figures, had not only mastered the 77 Version but also at least two combat techniques.

He had learned only one combat technique, but he had reached the “instinct” level, allowing him to unleash it to its full potential.

Two “mastered” combat techniques, even when combined, each only achieved forty to fifty percent of their power—likely no stronger than one technique pushed to its absolute limit.

Two combat techniques at the Mastery level, even when coordinated, each only achieve four or five tenths of their potential, and likely won’t surpass the peak performance of a single technique.

Someone mastered the “Zi Zai Shen” series’ “Agility” and “Speed”—their movement speed would far exceed his, but their Chushou speed wouldn’t gain much advantage; their neural reaction and flexibility couldn’t match his.

Or suppose they mastered “Agility” and “Strength”—their power would far surpass his. Overall—

His weaknesses were obvious, but his advantages were equally pronounced, compensating for the gaps.

So Lin Qing felt he was very close to Captain-level.

Unless he faced a Captain who mastered several combat techniques, the difference wouldn’t be significant.

“If I could learn another combat technique and pre-advance it to instinct level, I’d fully surpass Captain-level.”

Lin Qing glanced at the Entropy Reverser interface—the debt for the combat technique “Agility” had been repaid significantly; in ten more days of practice, it would be fully settled.

Lin Qing glanced at the Anti-Entropy panel; the debt for the technique “Agility” had been largely repaid, and with another ten days of practice, it would be fully settled.

He only had two third-class merits, insufficient to exchange for another new combat technique—he’d have to accumulate more.

And the “77 Version Morning Practice” had just been pre-advanced—he still needed to perfectly complete 127 repetitions.

“If I practice once a day, it’ll take four months to fully complete…”

Lin Qing wasn’t in a hurry.

Right now, there was nothing urgent to learn, no pressing need.

Besides, thinking the other way around, completing the 77 Version in just four months was already very fast.

If he took a suitable high-energy slow-release fluid, he could drastically shorten this time!…

After showering, Lin Qing searched online for currently available high-energy slow-release fluids.

After breaking through the human body’s first limit, the effects of the K1-series high-energy slow-release fluids had greatly diminished.

The best choice was the MY-series fluid, making body cells hungrier, allowing him to practice the 77 Version twice more daily to achieve triple efficiency.

It’s best to consume the MY-series high-energy sustained-release liquid, to make the body’s cells hungrier, and train the Seven-Seven Version twice daily to achieve triple efficiency.

“Damn… so expensive?”

Lin Qing’s eyes twitched slightly.

One set of MY-series fluid contained ten vials, and even the “discounted” price was 229,999!

Just twenty extra practices cost 230,000?

If he practiced hundreds or thousands of times, wouldn’t he spend millions—or tens of millions? Triple experience boost, but at millions or tens of millions.

“Purely a game for the ultra-rich…”

Lin Qing sighed helplessly, then checked the internal patrol bureau’s welfare pricing.

The patrol bureau had its own channel for MY-series high-energy slow-release fluids.

One set cost only 179,999 yuan—50,000 yuan cheaper than market price! But internal purchases had restrictions.

Only a “Level-3 Patrol Officer” could enjoy this benefit; as a Patrol Officer Candidate, he could only view it, not purchase it.

“I need to get promoted to Patrol Officer sooner…”

Lin Qing narrowed his eyes slightly.

Promotion from Patrol Officer Candidate to Patrol Officer required only two conditions—

First, merit or seniority: one second-class merit, six third-class merits, or ten years of service with no criminal record.

Second, strength: mastering the 77 Version Morning Practice and two combat techniques.

“I’m still missing one combat technique.”

Lin Qing frowned slightly. “I’m also short on merits—I’d need three more third-class merits if I rely solely on accumulating them.”

Transferred merits had no official commendation records and couldn’t be used for promotion—only for exchanging combat techniques or other benefits.

“Once I meet all the conditions, I’ll apply publicly for promotion to Patrol Officer.”

Lin Qing made his decision.

He’d already laid the groundwork—everyone assumed he had long mastered the 46 Version; now reaching its limit wasn’t strange at all.

On that basis, it was already plausible he’d mastered the 77 Version—it just depended on state and luck.

As for mastering two combat techniques in a short time?

He planned to cultivate the persona of a “combat technique prodigy.”

According to what he’d found, such people were rare but existed—combat technique mastery depended mostly on insight and compatibility.

In Lian’an City, there were prodigies who mastered a technique in just ten or fifteen days.

“My talent is hard to explain, but I’ll claim I’m exceptionally suited to combat techniques, with high insight—who can prove otherwise?”

Lin Qing smiled faintly.

He’d already had this idea before.

That’s why, after dealing with the two fugitives at the bathhouse last night, he hadn’t turned them into vegetarians or killed them—he’d considered this.

So after he dealt with the two fugitives at the bathhouse last night, he didn’t turn them into vegetarians or kill them outright—he took this into account.

When the Gongan Bureau interrogated and recorded statements from the two fugitives, they would certainly document how the arrest was carried out, and naturally infer that this Patrol Officer had mastered combat techniques.

"As for credit, once we’ve grown strong enough, we can start with the Red Oak Boxing Gym..."

Lin Qing took a deep breath: "In any case, get promoted to Patrol Officer as soon as possible."

(End of Chapter)