Chapter 297: Mid-Stage Vein Refining Realm?

"Two seniors, shouldn't we proceed with the assessment now?"

Qi Heng and Zhang Xue were stunned for a moment, then expressions of wry amusement appeared on their faces.

That's right, wasn't the purpose of their visit to conduct the Pulse Refining Realm Martial Artist assessment for Lu Yu?

It was just that they never expected this seemingly ordinary martial artist before them to actually be an extremely outstanding Alchemist as well.

"Alright, little brother Lu, the assessment isn't actually complicated; it's similar to the entry-level strength assessment. As long as you can let me perceive the existence of True Qi within your body, that will suffice."

Qi Heng said, his gaze now carrying a bit more seriousness.

After all, if Lu Yu truly was a Pulse Refining Realm Martial Artist, then his aptitude in the martial path was absolutely one in ten thousand.

"As long as you can perceive the True Qi within my body, right?" Lu Yu confirmed again.

"That's correct, little brother Lu," Zhang Xue explained patiently.

"If it's not convenient for you to mobilize the True Qi in your body, that's fine too. You can just tell us the location of the True Qi, and it is perfectly feasible for us to probe it using our own True Qi.

After all, for a martial artist, as long as even a trace of Qi sensation appears in the body, it can be recognized as having stepped over the threshold of the Vein Refining Realm."

After all, as long as a trace of Qi sensation appears in a martial artist's body, they can be recognized as a Pulse Refining Realm Martial Artist.

"No need for such trouble." Lu Yu smiled and looked at Qi Heng, saying, "Senior Qi, I am about to make a move."

Qi Heng was slightly startled and felt a bit surprised, but he still said, "Alright, go ahead."

Lu Yu was seen slowly raising his right hand, then suddenly pushing out a palm.

Instantly, a powerful palm force rushed toward Qi Heng.

Even from over a meter away, the clothing on Qi Heng's body was stirred by this palm force, snapping loudly.

However, this movement gradually diminished, and not long after, it was as if nothing had happened at all.

"True Qi projection!" Qi Heng couldn't help but exclaim, his eyes filled with shock.

Zhang Xue, standing to the side, was also instantly stunned.

She had originally thought that they might need to touch Lu Yu's body to perceive it with their own True Qi, or that Lu Yu would need to control the True Qi in his body to channel it into them to complete the assessment. But she hadn't expected Lu Yu to directly perform True Qi projection!

One must know, this is not something a martial artist who has just broken through to the Vein Refining Realm can easily achieve!

Song Tian was likewise dumbfounded.

He clearly remembered that the skill of True Qi projection could only be performed by a martial artist at the mid-stage of the Vein Refining Realm.

Being stared at by the three of them, Lu Yu couldn't help but feel a bit embarrassed. He chuckled and said, "Well, I won't hide it from you two seniors, I have already opened the first four meridians."

He felt there was nothing to hide regarding his realm; by saying it earlier, it might be easier for everyone to accept when he eventually breaks through to the True Essence Realm.

"No wonder." Qi Heng suddenly realized, but his eyes were still filled with disbelief.

In that case, Lu Yu was already a mid-stage Vein Refining Realm martial artist?

Such a young mid-stage Vein Refining Realm martial artist was truly astonishing!

Zhang Xue was speechless for a moment.

Because she herself was only a mid-stage Vein Refining Realm martial artist...

As for Song Tian, he seemed to suddenly understand a lot of things.

No wonder Lu Yu was so powerful, hunting Advanced Fierce Beasts as easily as killing chickens; it turned out he was already a mid-stage Vein Refining Realm martial artist!

Looking at it this way, Lu Yu indeed had no need to fear Chen Yu, after all, Chen Yu was only an initial-stage Vein Refining Realm martial artist.

But thinking about it carefully, that wasn't necessarily true.

One must know, two fists are no match for four hands; there was more than one Vein Refining Realm martial artist in the Merchant Guild, and furthermore, they had the Awakened backing them.

"Little brother Lu, I didn't expect that not only is your alchemy skill far superior to ours, but in terms of martial talent, you also make us feel inferior," Qi Heng couldn't help but sigh softly.

"That's right, your realm is already about the same as mine now; I'm afraid it won't be long before you surpass me," Zhang Xue said with a wry smile.

"You two seniors are too kind; I just have slightly better luck." Lu Yu looked at Qi Heng and asked with a smile, "Senior Qi, does this count as passing the assessment?"

"That certainly counts," Qi Heng said, feeling both amused and frustrated.

If this didn't count as passing the assessment, then what would?

"Little brother Lu, don't worry, I will submit the assessment results immediately. Within half an hour, your information will be updated, and by then, you will be able to unlock new permissions and use your Contribution Points to purchase corresponding items."

Hearing this, the smile on Lu Yu's face became even brighter.

This was exactly what he had been looking forward to.

As for Prescriptions, logically speaking, the Martial Arts Association's certainly couldn't compare to the Awakened Association's.

But what he truly valued were the various consumables.

For example, the medicinal herbs needed to refine True Qi Pills, as well as weapons and equipment. Compared to the Awakened Association, purchasing these at the Martial Arts Association could save quite a lot of Contribution Points.

"By the way, little brother Lu, we have another piece of good news to tell you." Zhang Xue smiled mysteriously and said, "After a martial artist reaches the Vein Refining Realm, they will also unlock some new items."

"Oh?" Lu Yu's heart stirred. Could it be...

"They are some Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures, as well as Special Items," Qi Heng, being an honest person, didn't keep him in suspense and said directly.

"After consuming these Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures, one can strengthen the body, such as enhancing Constitution, increasing strength, accelerating speed, and even improving Mental Power and the True Qi within us martial artists.

As for those Special Items, they are crafted by the Awakened in the Awakened Association and possess various miraculous effects, such as storage, teleportation, protection, and so on.

It just so happens that last month, you ranked first on the Contribution Points Monthly Ranking, so now you can choose one from the following Special Items."

After listening, a bad premonition rose in Lu Yu's heart.

So this was what Song Tian had mentioned to him before regarding the special reward?

Facts proved that his premonition was correct.

The three Special Items Qi Heng mentioned were:

Option one, a Medium Space Item; although it is called medium, its storage space is only 1 cubic meter.

For some martial artists who need to carry a large number of items, this space might be slightly cramped, but for daily use and carrying key items, it can still provide a certain degree of convenience.

Option two, a Small Amulet; don't let its small size fool you, it contains powerful energy and can withstand one attack from an Advanced Fierce Beast. When facing danger, this amulet might become a lifesaver for a martial artist.

Option three, a Small Teleportation Talisman; this talisman possesses magical power, capable of teleporting one five hundred meters while ignoring the obstruction of any obstacles. In battle or when encountering danger, this is undoubtedly an extremely practical life-saving means.

"Little Brother Lu Yu, these three Special Items were all bought by the Association from the Awakened Association with great difficulty; they are of extremely high value, and you may choose one at will."

"If you do not yet have a Space Item on you, I suggest you choose the first one; although it cannot hold many things, it can bring quite a lot of convenience to life," Qi Heng said with a beaming smile.

"A Space Item..." Song Tian's eyes were full of envy.

In fact, it was not just the Space Item; he was also very tempted by the other two items.

Little did they know, at this moment, Lu Yu felt like crying but had no tears.